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Hi guys,
Recently saw a thread about how to flash chinese op5 to oxygen os.
Couldn't find it now..or i am just literally lazy to search.
Well here is how i did it without rooting or unlocking bootloader or that sorts.
Download the oxygen os rom from oneplus website and move the official rom to the base of your memory.
Head on to system updates and hit the menu for local udgrade/update and select the rom you downloaded.
Let it run and reboot.
Setup as per normal.
Now at this moment,there might be some icons or apps still in chinese language.
Its vest to do a factory reset and you're all set.
Oh..do remember to backup anything while you are still in hydrogen os or before you do the initial factory reset.
Hope i've helped some fellow bros here.
Cheers.
Hi,
I just tried your method of flashing Oxygen OS to my Chinese OP5, but get Installation failed message. Am I missing something?
Thanks.
I have Chinese version that flashed OxygenOS
Here what I have done...
Unlocked the device
Flash twrp
Install OxygenOS via twrp, no problem
P.S actually global device and Chinese devices are exactly the same device except they come with different charger and OS nothing else
Hello guys,
I don't see a dedicated section for lenovo Z5s but I managed to download the TWRP 3.3.1 from baidu (only chinese and english but chinese default).
I then looked for rom authors, it seems they all are using chinese custom roms, anyway they are mirrored and MIUI has been tested by me.
I decided to mirror all downloads I found (they were quite hard to get):
TWRP :
TWRP-3.3.1-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150-fastboot.7z (with fastboot instructions and files)
TWRP-3.3.1-0529-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150.zip (can be flashed with TWRP)
recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0529-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150.img (only .img file)
Chinese Roms :
Z5s_miui_19.5.20(9.5.16)_Pie_Public_by Art_Chen(TWRP_FASBOOT_2in1).zip
Z5S_H2OS_190722
Z5s_Flyme7.3.1.0A_YouLinw_V1.5_19.07.25
GSI Roms : (Seems to be AB, because A-Only are not working)
According to 4PDA, only Pixel Experience have been tested for now, they provide screenshot and video.
Pixel Experience GSI Tested working!
Ressurection Remix Tested working!
Arrow OS Tested Working!
All other public GSI images (tested many, none of them working, no idea why)
Official ROM backup (QPST format):
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/l78071/
I added permissiver v4 I got from Telegram on Android Q GSI channel
Instructions for GSI Images (thanks to 4PDA):
Using TWRP recovery:
0. Download the firmware files to your smartphone.
1. Enter the recovery menu. To do this, turn off the smartphone and simultaneously hold down the power button and volume +.
2. In the recovery menu, select the item Cleaning -> Selective cleaning. Check the boxes on Dalvik / ART Cache , System , Data and Cache . Swipe the slider to the right. Return to the main recovery menu.
3. In the main recovery menu, select Installation -> Install Img. Select firmware file XX.img. For system section firmware, select System Image, and for boot - Boot. Swipe the slider to the right. Go to the main recovery menu. Select Reboot -> System.
This procedure is new for all smartphones, so don't be afraid to ask questions if something went wrong.
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Using adb:
0. Install the USB, ADB and Qualcomm drivers on the PC. Reboot the computer and connect the smartphone to the PC. Download files for firmware on PC.
1. In the folder where the files (.img) were saved, press SHIFT and the right mouse button from scratch. In the context menu, select PowerShell or CMD (activate command console).
2. Enter the commands one by one
fastboot flash system XX.img
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
PS In some cases, it will be necessary to flash vendor and / or boot:
fastboot flash vendor XX.img
fastboot flash boot XX.img
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Source for TWRP: https://club.lenovo.com.cn/thread-5442053-1-1.html
Source/author for H2OS & Flyme : Weibo
Source/author for MIUI : Weibo
4PDA page : https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=960895
Please move topic to another section if wrong.
First, thanks for the Thread. Very informative.
let me report that H2OS showes black screen after boot logo,
Flyme seems working but with some minor problems (bad english translation, no google apps on built-in chinese app store, upper notification bar not aligned, etc).
TASON42 said:
First, thanks for the Thread. Very informative.
let me report that H2OS showes black screen after boot logo,
Flyme seems working but with some minor problems (bad english translation, no google apps on built-in chinese app store, upper notification bar not aligned, etc).
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Hi, thanks. H2OS is the only one i have not tested, i will remove the link. If you live outside Cina I would recommend GSI rom since chinese roms might have issues with notifications.
I now recommend AEX (arm64 AB)
vickdu31 said:
Hi, thanks. H2OS is the only one i have not tested, i will remove the link. If you live outside Cina I would recommend GSI rom since chinese roms might have issues with notifications.
I now recommend AEX (arm64 AB)
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Don't you lost WIFI after flashing just GSI img file? I need to flash MIUI before flashing any GSI to keep WIFI working.
and this maybe is a lil bit off topic but have you ever had problems with fastboot?
my fastboot is not working properly since I bought this smartphone, 'fastboot devices' works but
can't flash anything, saying random error like 'maxium download size not reported', 'too many links', and even 'error: no error'...
tried changing usb port, cable, driver, everything I can think of.
I can still flash boot.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img via QFIL but I want to use fastboot which is less hassle..
Report:
MSM Xtended is working too.
problems I hav till now.
1. WIFI not working if you flash directly from ZUI, or wipe cache/dalvic.
2. loud speaker sound problems at various ROMs, with or without equalizer app.
3. notch size is not matching with status bar at every ROMs
4. double tap to wake is not working for every ROMs.
I actually did flash miui first.
I contacted art_chen to get international MIUI, he told me he dont have phone anymore but we can download his miui zip and replace system.img with the one official from MI9 (taking the system.img full global fastboot firmware and it should work).
The vendor image and boot.img included in the miui rom have been customised by art_chen so he probably fixed wifi !
Since i also dont have the phone i cannot test so well.
vickdu31 said:
I actually did flash miui first.
I contacted art_chen to get international MIUI, he told me he dont have phone anymore but we can download his miui zip and replace system.img with the one official from MI9 (taking the system.img full global fastboot firmware and it should work).
The vendor image and boot.img included in the miui rom have been customised by art_chen so he probably fixed wifi !
Since i also dont have the phone i cannot test so well.
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1. did you had loud speaker problem after flashing treble GSI files? Mine distorts heavily with every .img file i tried.
2. I'm testing swapping .img file with other xiaomi devices but none of them is working. Sounds like you don't own the device anymore so this will be lonely fight.
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I need FM radio which is not included in Art_chen's ROM so I tried swapping system.img with Redmi note 7 (closest spec), and failed.
TWRP log is saying "Failed to mount '/system_root'" so i guess the reason is partition chart problem or pre-installed magisk, I'm not sure I can fix this but I'll keep trying.
since FM radio is not even on the hardware list so i decided to give up FM radio, but updating android security patch with
Mi 9 (since OP mentioned), Mi 9 SE (quite close spec) and Mi CC9 (not international but even closer than redmi note 7) firmware files,
I don't think any of them would work, but I'll keep trying(2).
You could also try with Flyme blobs (boot, vendor etc) they are from different dev
If you messed up partition i recomment flash wjole miui or flyme with adb
Looking for Global Rom
I purchased the Chinese version of this model.
I tried various GSIROMs, but there were a lot of things that didn't work.
I want to use ZUIOS obediently. Does anyone have a Global Rom?
Also, you should be careful about overwriting GSIROM.
The lighting adjustment has gone wrong.
(No problem with genuine ROM)
teketake said:
I purchased the Chinese version of this model.
I tried various GSIROMs, but there were a lot of things that didn't work.
I want to use ZUIOS obediently. Does anyone have a Global Rom?
Also, you should be careful about overwriting GSIROM.
The lighting adjustment has gone wrong.
(No problem with genuine ROM)
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there is no Official Global Firmware since this phone is only for china mainland. You can enable google service/calendar/GPS by downloading play store .apk from lenovo app store.
there is faulty firmware chimera with chinese rom + google service preinstalled, but trust me, it is unusable. It has every unfamiliar chinese-specific settings + bunch of 'google service force closed' alarms, bad battery drain by google service, crashing app downloading, etc.
Yes, I'm still using this mediocre device, found some useful articles about GSI, will throw links here.
https://www.dospy.wang/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1626&extra=page=1
https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1504540
it's not in English but google translate will help you guys.
here's the essence.
Flash MIUI first, its mandatory. Without it you will lost WiFi.
But, you will lost DT2W and FM radio at kernel level if you flash MIUI.
Now you can flash any GSI, but I recommend Pixel Experience from the link I uploaded,
because fixes of common GSI issues like statusbar height (use magisk+rirucore+riruedxposed+gravitybox), sound distortion (use magisk+audio compability), headphone not detecting (random) are integrated to the GSI.
Global ROM was uploaded to 4PDA.
K10 note is almost identical with Z5s and now it's Global released, you can get the QFIL files, I guess just swap system.img and userdata.img might work.
the difference between Z5s chinese ROM and K10 note global ROM must be something like that of Z6 pro chinese and global version...
edit: yes it is working, just swap system_xx.img and userdata_xx.img files will do the work, only camera.apk won't work properly (no optical zoom just digital, ramdom crash sometimes ) but we can stick with Gcam port.
I flash pixel experience then i find out auto brightness isn't work well.i adjust it to the lowest , but it still so bright.how can i fix it?
H2OS 9 : https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/45L1TZFa0g1MP3-jSYhMDg
Flyme 8 : https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/P8tL8eq9UhV8Hbq8-7nYBQ
MIUI 11 : https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/q-8qnFI1VP8upyz6quZZmw
it's all from YouLinw, the dev of Flyme 7 port in OP.
Flyme 8 is still in daily alpha, it boots but stuck in Terms&Conditions screen.
MIUI 11 and H2OS works great, (but don't use pre-installed Magisk, install official v19.3 from via TWRP. idk why but pre-installed one or lastest v20.1 won't work.)
Android Security Patch in MIUI11 is Sep 1st while H2OS is Aug 1st (same with PE I linked before)
so it's your choice to use MIUIsh MIUI with newer ASP, or H2/PE which is more stock android, but with older ASP.
Quack phh Android 10 is not working sadly,
neither vendor by Art_Chen (MIUI10) nor YouLinw booted,
with original vendor it boots but Wi-Fi won't work, like always.
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s94084sammy said:
I flash pixel experience then i find out auto brightness isn't work well.i adjust it to the lowest , but it still so bright.how can i fix it?
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I have the same problem, I just bear it since it's not major one. you can use any third party apps from play store that dims your screen if you want to.
Hello, i think about buying this phone or xiaomi note 7 pro . Want to flash lineage or aosp base rom, someone has a point of view about best hardware and best dev support ? For me note 7 pro have better dev support but one week for unlock bootloader and lcd cheaper for repair . Can't find photo versus, z5s have three module but rn7p have 48mp , someone have an advice ?
bretzelpopo said:
Hello, i think about buying this phone or xiaomi note 7 pro . Want to flash lineage or aosp base rom, someone has a point of view about best hardware and best dev support ? For me note 7 pro have better dev support but one week for unlock bootloader and lcd cheaper for repair . Can't find photo versus, z5s have three module but rn7p have 48mp , someone have an advice ?
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I think Redmi Note 7 pro is the buy.
I chose Z5s because of its cheaper price, lighter weight, and more premium material (alu+glass).
And I also had nice Dev experience with ZUK Z2 so I expected the same with this phone (which was wrong guess )
Cam, I assume stock camera is better in Z5s, but You won't use stock ZUI/MIUI ROM anyway so that won't bother you.
GCam works great on both model, ported stock camera apk won't work as good as it's on stock ROM, both in Z5s/Note 7.
Sound, both mediocre.
Screen, both mediocre (HDR on Z5s is fake color boost only for chinese content apps),
and Z5s has unusual copper plate type connection not like normal ribon cable.
Dev, Z5s is for China mainland only so you won't get proper global/AOSP ROM developments,
but you can get bunch of MIUI/Flyme/H2OS ROMs...
Official Update is also better in MIUI over ZUI.
Hi there. Was there any AOSP or LineageOS working on our Z5S?
Hi @vickdu31 do you have a copy of recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1015-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150.img ? I tried as a guest in 4pda but I get a 404 error. Thanks for your help!
carlshark said:
do you have a copy of recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1015-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150.img?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JwD0Ie5xY2CQRDv8rvZMK6ICf0vmp4n/view?usp=drivesdk
Hey, i've extracted the latest Global and CN ROMs and got my CN X2Pro working with Global system.img with few apps missing and some key features not working. Now i'm struggling to repack any vendor.img files bc of an error that's probably caused by some Realme tricks. Has anyone figured that out already?
(https://youtu.be/IGlJCqOWiKs)
SHiFT! said:
Hey, i've extracted the latest Global and CN ROMs and got my CN X2Pro working with Global system.img with few apps missing and some key features not working. Now i'm struggling to repack any vendor.img files bc of an error that's probably caused by some Realme tricks. Has anyone figured that out already?
://youtu.be/IGlJCqOWiKs
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video is not available. I would love to turn my cn into global
Have you tried flashing chinese vendor and firmware on it?
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=!ADsB2yYimnI2vLg&id=AD5E6D3C1CC65865!11309&cid=AD5E6D3C1CC65865
SHiFT! said:
Hey, i've extracted the latest Global and CN ROMs and got my CN X2Pro working with Global system.img with few apps missing and some key features not working. Now i'm struggling to repack any vendor.img files bc of an error that's probably caused by some Realme tricks. Has anyone figured that out already?
(https://youtu.be/IGlJCqOWiKs)
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I really hope that you will be successful beyond me will make many members happy
EdgardoSchiffer said:
Have you tried flashing chinese vendor and firmware on it?
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=!ADsB2yYimnI2vLg&id=AD5E6D3C1CC65865!11309&cid=AD5E6D3C1CC65865
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I'm already working with both roms and my custom rom basically contains chinese vendor + global system. Firmware does nothing there.
To run modified system, you would need global based vendor but you obviously can't just flash global one so you need to modify it. However, I was unable to built any vendor even outta pure stock files. I already know what causes it but i can't fix it. Both vendors has euclid folder that consists outta 450mb of raw img files. I'm trying to convert em into any other img but unsuccessful so far.
Awesome. I hope this will work. I've aways wanted to shift to global from CN
SHiFT! said:
I'm already working with both roms and my custom rom basically contains chinese vendor + global system. Firmware does nothing there.
To run modified system, you would need global based vendor but you obviously can't just flash global one so you need to modify it. However, I was unable to built any vendor even outta pure stock files. I already know what causes it but i can't fix it. Both vendors has euclid folder that consists outta 450mb of raw img files. I'm trying to convert em into any other img but unsuccessful so far.
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I'm rooting for you a lot friend.
I hope you can, I would also love to change my CN to global, hugs
Did you manage to sort this out?
Support!
I don't know much about developing , but I am here to show my support. Wish we can flash a global from on to our devicecon day !
I am not on STOCK (LOS-UNOFFICIAL). Is there a way to flash C29 firmware and turn my CN device into a GLOBAL one?
Hey guys,
as my last phone was an OPO where flashing custom roms was pretty simple, I don't understand the principle of flashing the Mi 9T Pro, where you always have to consider and install separately the right version of firmware, vendor etc. I would be thankful if someone could explain it to me.
I try to order my questions:
Why are ROM, firmware and vendor separated and don't come together in a single file?
How do I find out the correct version of firmware for my phone? And what is the difference between those versions, eg. China, Global and EU? And is EU the same as EEA?
The recommendation is always to update the firmware when flashing a ROM - but for vendor it is not (like for LineageOS 18.1) - why? Wouldn't it be beneficial to update vendor, too? As I understand, vendor contains necessary proprietary binaries.
Is it recommended to regularly update the firmware even if there is no update for my ROM? And what is the most comfortable way, is something like OTA possible?
What is different about TWRP images with a "_9"? (twrp-3.5.0_9-0-raphael.img vs. twrp-3.4.0-0 or -1). Recently broke the recovery of my OPO when I installed its latest twrp version which had the 9
Thank you for helping an interested person with little IT/android knowledge
oriped said:
Hey guys,
as my last phone was an OPO where flashing custom roms was pretty simple, I don't understand the principle of flashing the Mi 9T Pro, where you always have to consider and install separately the right version of firmware, vendor etc. I would be thankful if someone could explain it to me.
I try to order my questions:
Why are ROM, firmware and vendor separated and don't come together in a single file?
How do I find out the correct version of firmware for my phone? And what is the difference between those versions, eg. China, Global and EU? And is EU the same as EEA?
The recommendation is always to update the firmware when flashing a ROM - but for vendor it is not (like for LineageOS 18.1) - why? Wouldn't it be beneficial to update vendor, too? As I understand, vendor contains necessary proprietary binaries.
Is it recommended to regularly update the firmware even if there is no update for my ROM? And what is the most comfortable way, is something like OTA possible?
What is different about TWRP images with a "_9"? (twrp-3.5.0_9-0-raphael.img vs. twrp-3.4.0-0 or -1). Recently broke the recovery of my OPO when I installed its latest twrp version which had the 9
Thank you for helping an interested person with little IT/android knowledge
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If you stick with stock ROMs, you don't need to worry anout firmware, vendor, etc.
You update by OTA or by downloading the so-called zip/recovery package that can be installed by the stock recovery or from TWRP
Only in rare occasions (usually when people screw something, want to go back from custom ROMs and so), you would need Xiaomi Flash tool and the so-called tgz/fastboot packages.
They include vendor and again, you don't need to worry about downloading and flashing vendor
How (and do you really) need downloading and flashing vendor for LOS, I have no idea (I don't use AOSP ROMs)
What do you mean by Eu?
If you mean Xoaomi.eu ROMs - they are not the same as stock EEA ROMs.
Actually, Xiaomi.eu IS NOT stock or even not an official ROM endorsed by Xiaomi Inc.
Personally, I started on my Mi 9T two years ago with A9/MIUI 10 (I think). Mine was EEA and I followed the updates till A10/MIUI 11.
From the beginning I unlocked Bootloader, played with various versions and incarnations of TWRP, I always rooted my phone with the latest (Canary) Magisk, played with debloating, various Magisk modules, etc.
I also played with Kali Nethunter at the time
Never in my carrier I needed to use Xiaomi Flash tool and tgz/fastboot firmwares (specially not vendor packages), always only zip/recovery ROM packages were enough for me
A year ago I moved to Xiaomi.eu weeklies. A month ago I decided it was enough and settled to Xiaomi.eu but Stable.
Xiaomi.eu, both weeklies and stable are built on A11/MIUI 12.5 (recently stock was finally also updated to A11/MIUI 12+ but I didn't return to stock)
Since 'official' Magisk is kind of 'dead' for 5 or so months, for the last two months I play with Magisk Alpha (recently incl. Zygisk and so)
Again, I have no experience (and no interests at all) about AOSP and GSI ROMs, particularly the LOS (in my past life with another phone, I used an earlier version of LOS for quite some time there)
Some links maybe of interest for you to read/learn from:
https://c.mi.com/thread-1857937-1-1.html
How to Flash Xiaomi Firmware using MIUI Fastboot and Recovery ROM
Ever since the dawn of affordable smartphones in countries like India and China, the demand for more has increased. The consumers now, more than ever, are
www.getdroidtips.com
How-to use Xiaomi Flash Tool to flash or install Firmware
Step-by-Step guidelines to use Xiaomi Flash Tool to Flash Stock Firmware on Xiaomi Smartphone and Tablets.
xiaomiflashtool.com
Xiaomi's Anti-Rollback Protection Explained: How to avoid bricking your phone
All Xiaomi smartphones and tablets will have anti-rollback protection enabled. What is it and how do you avoid bricking your device because of it?
www.xda-developers.com
[INFO] Widevine L1 Support
This thread should answer most of your questions regarding Widevine L1 support on your device(s). I will try to keep it maintained and up-to-date. Notes: * This list includes only supported Android 10+ devices that either support Widevine L1 officially, or support it unofficially by Xiaomi.eu...
xiaomi.eu
What the letters in the MIUI version designation mean
MIUI V12.0.5.0. QFJMIXM - Android version M - Android 6.x (Marshmallow) N - Android 7.x (nugát) O - Android 8.x (Oreo) P - Android 9.x (Pie) Q - Android 10.x R - Android 11.x S - Android 12.x - device code (phone model) JA - Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro JB - Xiaomi Mi 10 JC - Redmi 9 JO - Redmi Note 9 JZ...
xiaomi.eu
PS: Yeah, I am from Mi 9T (not Pro) world, but your questions and my comments and links are common and more general (not limited to Mi 9T Pro or plain, or to MI 9 *** range of models, but general for Xiaomi devices)
But if you meant EU letters in the stock ROM name - then yes, EU means European and that is EEA stock ROM
Similarly like MI letters (probably abbreviated from MIUI) in the stock ROM name mean International - see the attachement
Btw, this app might be also useful (not only for newbies):
MIUI Downloader - Apps on Google Play
MIUI upgrade app for Mi users.
play.google.com
Open your Settings/My Device/MIUI Version (top left), aka System Updater app, read the full name of your stock ROM and compare against the attached chart
Thank you!
One more question: How do I change magisk to vvb2060 alpha version?
oriped said:
Thank you!
One more question: How do I change magisk to vvb2060 alpha version?
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His Github page where you can download the 'latest official' Alpha:
GitHub - vvb2060/magisk_files
Contribute to vvb2060/magisk_files development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Newer, unofficial (I'm on the latest) can be downloaded here:
Magisk alpha
带遥测的第三方Magisk版本，比Canary通道更加不稳定，与上游行为有较大不同，无安全性保证，无可用性保证，无隐私协议。 问题反馈请加群发送日志文件，非alpha独有问题建议先在GitHub反馈。
t.me
You download and install Magisk (Alpha) apk (formerly, in Magisk v22 it was Magisk mngr)
If you are already rooted, you can take then Direct install to 'upgrade' to the same Magisk Alpha version
If you were not rooted yet, you can patch your boot.img (it can be extracted from your zip/recovery or tgz/fastboot stock ROM), later you will flash that patched img by Fastboot.
Instead of boot.img, you can patch boot.emmc.win Boot backup from TWRP
You can also rename magisk apk file (that Magisk Alpha app you downloaded) to install.zip and flash through TWRP (old school for those who are accustomed to flash Magisk zip through TWRP).
If you have the latest 3.5.-9 official TWRP, you don't even need to rename, you can flash as it was downloaded as magisk apk file
But be aware that Magisk Alpha has no more MagiskHide, instead it is now DenyList.
And configuring DenyList to pass SafetyNet is another (short) story
zgfg said:
If you stick with stock ROMs, you don't need to worry anout firmware, vendor, etc.
You update by OTA or by downloading the so-called zip/recovery package that can be installed by the stock recovery or from TWRP
Only in rare occasions (usually when people screw something, want to go back from custom ROMs and so), you would need Xiaomi Flash tool and the so-called tgz/fastboot packages.
They include vendor and again, you don't need to worry about downloading and flashing vendor
How (and do you really) need downloading and flashing vendor for LOS, I have no idea (I don't use AOSP ROMs)
What do you mean by Eu?
If you mean Xoaomi.eu ROMs - they are not the same as stock EEA ROMs.
Actually, Xiaomi.eu IS NOT stock or even not an official ROM endorsed by Xiaomi Inc.
Personally, I started on my Mi 9T two years ago with A9/MIUI 10 (I think). Mine was EEA and I followed the updates till A10/MIUI 11.
From the beginning I unlocked Bootloader, played with various versions and incarnations of TWRP, I always rooted my phone with the latest (Canary) Magisk, played with debloating, various Magisk modules, etc.
I also played with Kali Nethunter at the time
Never in my carrier I needed to use Xiaomi Flash tool and tgz/fastboot firmwares (specially not vendor packages), always only zip/recovery ROM packages were enough for me
A year ago I moved to Xiaomi.eu weeklies. A month ago I decided it was enough and settled to Xiaomi.eu but Stable.
Xiaomi.eu, both weeklies and stable are built on A11/MIUI 12.5 (recently stock was finally also updated to A11/MIUI 12+ but I didn't return to stock)
Since 'official' Magisk is kind of 'dead' for 5 or so months, for the last two months I play with Magisk Alpha (recently incl. Zygisk and so)
Again, I have no experience (and no interests at all) about AOSP and GSI ROMs, particularly the LOS (in my past life with another phone, I used an earlier version of LOS for quite some time there)
Some links maybe of interest for you to read/learn from:
https://c.mi.com/thread-1857937-1-1.html
How to Flash Xiaomi Firmware using MIUI Fastboot and Recovery ROM
Ever since the dawn of affordable smartphones in countries like India and China, the demand for more has increased. The consumers now, more than ever, are
www.getdroidtips.com
How-to use Xiaomi Flash Tool to flash or install Firmware
Step-by-Step guidelines to use Xiaomi Flash Tool to Flash Stock Firmware on Xiaomi Smartphone and Tablets.
xiaomiflashtool.com
Xiaomi's Anti-Rollback Protection Explained: How to avoid bricking your phone
All Xiaomi smartphones and tablets will have anti-rollback protection enabled. What is it and how do you avoid bricking your device because of it?
www.xda-developers.com
[INFO] Widevine L1 Support
This thread should answer most of your questions regarding Widevine L1 support on your device(s). I will try to keep it maintained and up-to-date. Notes: * This list includes only supported Android 10+ devices that either support Widevine L1 officially, or support it unofficially by Xiaomi.eu...
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What the letters in the MIUI version designation mean
MIUI V12.0.5.0. QFJMIXM - Android version M - Android 6.x (Marshmallow) N - Android 7.x (nugát) O - Android 8.x (Oreo) P - Android 9.x (Pie) Q - Android 10.x R - Android 11.x S - Android 12.x - device code (phone model) JA - Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro JB - Xiaomi Mi 10 JC - Redmi 9 JO - Redmi Note 9 JZ...
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PS: Yeah, I am from Mi 9T (not Pro) world, but your questions and my comments and links are common and more general (not limited to Mi 9T Pro or plain, or to MI 9 *** range of models, but general for Xiaomi devices)
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Hi I'm K20pro/Mi 9t pro user currently on latest 12.5.1.0 raphael stock rom, can you give bit of advice about going to eu stable rom(12.5.6.0 latest) from stock miui. I do have orange fox recovery installed but confused about what to wipe(dalvik/cache/...other options) or format data(yes confirmation option) and if rom flash needs to be in clean internal storage via format data(yes confirmation option), will i need latest firmware with it or just eu rom.
After that i will install magisk
I'm pretty much new custom roms with just a week of 35-40 hours of research, I will be glad if you or anyone reading this, willing to clear my doubts.
Thank you in advance
jacksterky said:
Hi I'm K20pro/Mi 9t pro user currently on latest 12.5.1.0 raphael stock rom, can you give bit of advice about going to eu stable rom(12.5.6.0 latest) from stock miui. I do have orange fox recovery installed but confused about what to wipe(dalvik/cache/...other options) or format data(yes confirmation option) and if rom flash needs to be in clean internal storage via format data(yes confirmation option), will i need latest firmware with it or just eu rom.
After that i will install magisk
I'm pretty much new custom roms with just a week of 35-40 hours of research, I will be glad if you or anyone reading this, willing to clear my doubts.
Thank you in advance
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When switching to Xiaomi.eu (and generally when switching the ROMs) it's required to Format Data (not just to Wipe Data - fornatting does more than wiping)
More about downloading and installing Xiaomi.eu ROMs find on their forum, in the OP posts:
MIUI 12.0 - MIUI 12.0/12.1/12.2/12.5 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
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Better also Wipe Cache (Dalwik will be wiped as part of Data partition hence you can wipe it too but it won't matter)
You can use OF but make sure you use a recent/latest version, or use the latest official TWRP. More about the suitable custom recoveries can be found in the Forum/thread as above
Generally:
- backup your photos, docs, etc (transfer to PC)
- use Google to backup, some apps like Whatsapp provide backing up to clouds, etc
- With Xiaomi Cloud you can backup installed apps and their settings, Contacts, Call History, SMS, even WiFi passwords
- Download the ROM to Internal memory
- reboot to OF/TWRP and install (flash) the downloaded zip
- Wipe Dalwik and Cache (TWRP automatically offers upon installing)
- Do not reboot to System but go back in OF/TWRP and do Format Data (do not Format Data before flashing the zip because Formatting Data will wipe your Internal memory, hence it would also wipe your downloaded zip - although you could, but then flash the zip from OTG stick)
Then reboot to System, setup your new Android/MIUI, restore things...
zgfg said:
When switching to Xiaomi.eu (and generally when switching the ROMs) it's required to Format Data (not just to Wipe Data - fornatting does more than wiping)
More info about downloading and installing Xiaomi.eu ROMs find on their forum, in the OP posts:
MIUI 12.0 - MIUI 12.0/12.1/12.2/12.5 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
Better also Wipe Cache (Dalwik will be wiped as part of Data partition hence you can wipe it too but it won't matter)
You can use OF but make sure you use a recent/latest version, or use the latest official TWRP. More about suitable custom recoveries can be found on the Forum/thread as above
Generally:
- backup your photos, docs, etc (transfer to PC)
- use Google to backup, some apps like Whatsapp provide backing up to clouds, etc
- With Xiaomi Cloud you can backup installed apps and their settings, Contacts, Call History, SMS, even WiFi passwords
- Download the ROM to Internal memory
- reboot to OF/TWRP and install (flash) the downloaded zip
- Wipe Dalwik and Cache (TWRP automatically offers upon installing)
- Do not reboot to System but go back in OF/TWRP and do Format Data (do not Format Data before flashing the zip because Formatting Data will wipe your Internal memory, hence it would also wipe your downloaded zip - although you could, but then flash the zip from OTG stick)
Then reboot to System, setup your new Android/MIUI, restore things...
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I'll follow your instructions step by step.
Again thank you for your quick support, really appreciate your help
jacksterky said:
I'll follow your instructions step by step.
Again thank you for your quick support, really appreciate your help
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Do not wipe any other partition, specially not Persist (you would loose DRM L1), modem, and so on.
Since you are on stock, all that is good and Xiaomi.eu will actually flash only to System and Vendor
You probably use pin or pattern for screen unlocking, you will need to enter the same when you boot to OF/TWRP that it can read Internal memory (later, when you Format Data it will be gone and you will have to setup your pin/pattern again once you boot to your new System)
First time you boot to the new System give it some time (might be slow at first, doing things in the background)
Xiaomi.eu 'hides' that Bootloader is unlocked, hence you will pass SafetyNet (i e., Device will be certified in Playstore) right away
You will also have DRM L1 (you may need to download the certificate, but that's easy)
When you later need to reboot to OF/TWRP, you don't need to struggle with key combos - in Xiaomi.eu, from System updater, when you open the top-right menu, you have Reboot to recovery option (root not needed)
Later you can think about rooting with Magisk, installing nodules, additionally debloating, etc
Be aware that raphael is on the end-of-line and it's not clear would it receive any more Xiaomi.eu updates (or if, then just a newer Security Patch).
But that's also the case with stock
zgfg said:
Do not wipe any other partition, specially not Persist (you would loose DRM L1), modem, and so on.
Since you are on stock, all that is good and Xiaomi.eu will actually flash only to System and Vendor
You probably use pin or pattern for screen unlocking, you will need to enter the same when you boot to OF/TWRP that it can read Internal memory (later, when you Format Data it will be gone and you will have to setup your pin/pattern again once you boot to your new System)
First time you boot to the new System give it some time (might be slow at first, doing things in the background)
Xiaomi.eu 'hides' that Bootloader is unlocked, hence you will pass SafetyNet (i e., Device will be certified in Playstore) right away
You will also have DRM L1 (you may need to download the certificate, but that's easy)
When you later need to reboot to OF/TWRP, you don't need to struggle with key combos - in Xiaomi.eu, from System updater, when you open the top-right menu, you have Reboot to recovery option (root not needed)
Later you can think about rooting with Magisk, installing nodules, additionally debloating, etc
Be aware that raphael is on the end-of-line and it's not clear would it receive any more Xiaomi.eu updates (or if, then just a newer Security Patch).
But that's also the case with stock
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Okay i'll follow your given directions, I'll update you after installation, Thank you
I'm now on latest weekly build on eu rom, and it's butter smooth and i know this might be the last beta version for the raphael but experience is just flawless and new features work perfectly fine, again thanks for your instructions i'll remember them for future installations.
jacksterky said:
I'm now on latest weekly build on eu rom, and it's butter smooth and i know this might be the last beta version for the raphael but experience is just flawless and new features work perfectly fine, again thanks for your instructions i'll remember them for future installations.
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Doesn't matter if it's last Weekly as long as you are satisfied with.
Btw, I thought you'd be little more conservative and go for Stable, but probably differences are minor
Stable is MIUI 12.6 (also A11) with Security patch Oct 1 - what are your parameters?
Also, check Widewine L1 certificate and update if neccessary:
Settings / Passwords and security / Fingerprint unlock / Fingerprint payments
Check do you have Widevine L1 cert.
If necessary, take Certificate update
Btw, you are ready now for Magisk, AdAway, Vanced YT, Viper4Android, CustoMIUIzer and so
For about a couple of weeks I run crDroid 7.16. This because I think an EOL A11 rom is developed out with minimal bugs.
Inside the flashing instructions I didn't read nothing about flashing Xiaomi firmware before, so I didn't think about that.
My Xiaomi firmware version was 12.5.3.0. EEA and flashing crDroid didn't give problems.
But viewing build.prop I saw the rom was based on v. 12.5.4 Global
Although I haven't problems, I wonder if it wouldn't be wiser to flash 12.5.4 Global after all
However, I want to avoid a bootloop, format or other surprises.
That's why I have some questions
- Can I flash the Xiaomi firmware without a clean install?
- Or is it better to dirty flash crDroid, Gapps, Magisk and decrypt again too?
- Or is it better to flash the latest A11 firmware 12.5.9 Global?
- Or leave it as it is?
You would need to do a clean installation because you'll be changing firmware. However, you said you're device region is EEA. No need to change anything. EEA and Global variants are roughly the same but it is best to stick to your region firmware.
BigChungus321 said:
You would need to do a clean installation because you'll be changing firmware. However, you said you're device region is EEA. No need to change anything. EEA and Global variants are roughly the same but it is best to stick to your region firmware.
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Thanks for your answer.
I don't talk about installing complete Miui rom, but firmware from which is mentioned here
This is only a part of a complete Miui rom. Is clean install than really neccesary?
I ask because I read on another tread
"Firmware is simply the bootloader, modem and baseband files that are responsible for bluetooth, wifi and all wireless connections on the device, it is only necessary to update if you are coming from a very old version of the stock ROM."
That's why I have some doubts if it makes much difference
Personally, running previously on ArrowOS 11 then 12, now on LOS, I've been dirty updating firmware without flashing rom, by flashing it with twrp, cleaning cache and dalvik, and everything is ok.