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Anyone got a working TWRP for Mi 8 global? MIUI 10.

As title. I've tried like 5 different TWRP versions linked from all over the Mi 8 forums and none have worked for me. Any and all versions have made the ROM unable to boot, every restart will load recovery instead and I have to flash stock boot to get the ROM to work. Bootloader unlocked, ROM rooted by having Magisk create a patched boot cos every other way also failed.

I'm also looking for it.
ArmedandDangerous said:
As title. I've tried like 5 different TWRP versions linked from all over the Mi 8 forums and none have worked for me. Any and all versions have made the ROM unable to boot, every restart will load recovery instead and I have to flash stock boot to get the ROM to work. Bootloader unlocked, ROM rooted by having Magisk create a patched boot cos every other way also failed.
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Currently https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-mi-8-t3837745 this version working but you've to format all of your data then flash your rom. I know its not the standard solution and even I'm waiting for official TWRP for our beloved Mi 8.

You need to choose Format Data first, Reboot again to Recovery, and then flash the DM Verity and Encryption Disabler.
After that, you can go ahead to flash any ROM you like.

mrnannu said:
Currently https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-mi-8-t3837745 this version working but you've to format all of your data then flash your rom. I know its not the standard solution and even I'm waiting for official TWRP for our beloved Mi 8.
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Aw man crap, I don't want to wipe my phone againt, bootloader unlock already did it ): I'll wait for a regular version of TWRP then thanks!
motherninja said:
You need to choose Format Data first, Reboot again to Recovery, and then flash the DM Verity and Encryption Disabler.
After that, you can go ahead to flash any ROM you like.
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Thanks! It's more work than I want to deal with now, phone just got wiped from unlocking bootloader, I don't wanna go through another 5 hours of downloading and reinstalling everything.

ArmedandDangerous said:
Aw man crap, I don't want to wipe my phone againt, bootloader unlock already did it ): I'll wait for a regular version of TWRP then thanks!
Thanks! It's more work than I want to deal with now, phone just got wiped from unlocking bootloader, I don't wanna go through another 5 hours of downloading and reinstalling everything.
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Believe me, it worth the efforts! It would be much better than staying with crappy MIUI 10 Global Stable.
Currently, I'm with MIUI EU 10.0.6.0 Stable and I don't want to go back to stock MIUI Stable, just don't forget to install Magisk 17.2 for root access, replace the GPS.conf with your preferred country server URL (I believed it should be Malaysia) - look for a thread by @RainGater for the complete walkthrough - and although it is not necessary, it would be better to edit the default Xiaomi EU build.prop to change the region to match your country (by default it is set to Romania or some EU country, I forgot)

motherninja said:
Believe me, it worth the efforts! It would be much better than staying with crappy MIUI 10 Global Stable.
Currently, I'm with MIUI EU 10.0.6.0 Stable and I don't want to go back to stock MIUI Stable, just don't forget to install Magisk 17.2 for root access, replace the GPS.conf with your preferred country server URL (I believed it should be Malaysia) and although it is not necessary, it would be better to edit the default Xiaomi EU build.prop to change the region to match your country (by default it is set to Romania or some EU country, I forgot)
Here, I uploaded the needed files to my personal Drive account to save your time, those are the files that I use personally for my Mi 8.
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I don't actually have a problem with my ROM. My GPS works fine, and I've already gotten root on my stock Global. Right now in my journey with Android which started with the HTC Desire Z, I don't need a custom ROM, I just need root for the occasional app that needs it I do have root now, but would love TWRP too so I can make full backups. Will check out your links regardless, thanks!

Redmi note 9 twrp recovery????

Anybody have twrp recovery for redmi note 9 ????

Mbilalkhaan said:
Ksi k pass redmi note 9 ki twrp recovery ha ????
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Guessing you're asking if there's a custom recovery available for the RN9. Not yet, so far as I know
I've found the stock firmware pretty solid so far - can't see me bothering too root this

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interested too in a twrp for RN9 for magisk and stereo mod

Probably gonna be a while. The forum for this phone just opened a couple days ago , plus it has a mediateck processor so gonna be a while

Unofficial twrp?
Has anyone tried this Unofficial TWRP 3.4.1 for Redmi Note 9/Merlin_Global?
unofficialtwrp.com /twrp-3-4-1-root-redmi-note-9/
just remove the space before the forward slash

i must wait 166 hours to unlock my bootloader...after that i will try it. thanks

danger2u said:
i must wait 166 hours to unlock my bootloader...after that i will try it. thanks
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May I ask, why do you need to wait 166 hours to unlock bootloader? I this about the apply thingy that you need to do before unlocking Xiaomi devices? Because I have read this article that stated "Before some years ago you need to apply and wait 1-15 days for permission! But, now Xiaomi changes its policy. Now you don't need to apply for unlocking your device.Oct 13, 2018"
c.mi.com /thread-1635834-1-1.html#:~:text=Before%20some%20years%20ago%20you,apply%20for%20unlocking%20your%20device.

danger2u said:
i must wait 166 hours to unlock my bootloader...after that i will try it. thanks
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I see now. Mine's 168 hours. You just need to add your Mi account first then it will tell you to wait 168 hours on the Mi unlock tool. Thanks Mr. danger2u

tested the unofficialtwrp thing today. And now got me bootlooped. seems like the no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip is not working as expected. now im trying to restore the old state.... hope there will be a good way to root this cause i need adaway

Adguard is loads less trouble - fine without root

darthm0e said:
tested the unofficialtwrp thing today. And now got me bootlooped. seems like the no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip is not working as expected. now im trying to restore the old state.... hope there will be a good way to root this cause i need adaway
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Thanks darthm0e! Hope you keep updating here on your findings BTW, how can we create a custom recovery? I want to know how to.

Adguard doesn't work for all my needs. and its more or less browser based. Anyway i need root for some other stuff too...so.
2nd try i used the Xiaomi Tool V2 (by Francesco Tescari). It loads also the same TWRP image and i also get stucked in the Bootloop.
on tradingshenzhen they explained more or less the same method then unofficialtwrp.com except they use the XiaomiTool V2
and the TWRP i found there is the same.
whats strange is that i only read about Codename Merlin for the Redmi Note 9, but mine reports hisself as MerlinNFC. maybe this is the thing or are they all equipt with NFC? I will try tomorrrow again.

darthm0e said:
Adguard doesn't work for all my needs. and its more or less browser based. Anyway i need root for some other stuff too...so.
2nd try i used the Xiaomi Tool V2 (by Francesco Tescari). It loads also the same TWRP image and i also get stucked in the Bootloop.
on tradingshenzhen they explained more or less the same method then unofficialtwrp.com except they use the XiaomiTool V2
and the TWRP i found there is the same.
whats strange is that i only read about Codename Merlin for the Redmi Note 9, but mine reports hisself as MerlinNFC. maybe this is the thing or are they all equipt with NFC? I will try tomorrrow again.
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Note 9 phones with model number M2003J15SG have NFC
M2003J15SS don't
(Can check your model number in settings)

Redmi note 9 root
How root redmi note 9???? Any body know about redmi note 9 recovery?????? When recovery coming for redmi note 9??????

Hi guys,
New here and I got this phone a few weeks ago. I tried rooting it via Magisk both by flashing the zip on the unofficial TWRP and by patching the boot.img file, but both methods ended up in bootloop.
So I'd like to know if any of you have informations on this : has a consistent way of rooting this phone been found?
(My question may seem stupid since it only came out a month or so ago, but honestly I don't really have an idea how long it usually takes after a device's release for people to find a way to root it)
Thanks for your answers!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/re.../how-to-unlock-root-redmi-9-9s-9-pro-t4108913
This post worked for me as far as rooting goes.
I also managed to verify the SafetyNet test (with magisk spoofing modules + clearing Play Store/Services data), then installed edXposed just fine too.
But, then I installed some module that got me stuck in a bootloop and had to wipe and start over, and I couldn't pass the SafetyNet check anymore for some reason.
So I wiped again and keeping it unrooted for now, I'll wait for custom ROMs.

Akitake said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re.../how-to-unlock-root-redmi-9-9s-9-pro-t4108913
This post worked for me as far as rooting goes.
I also managed to verify the SafetyNet test (with magisk spoofing modules + clearing Play Store/Services data), then installed edXposed just fine too.
But, then I installed some module that got me stuck in a bootloop and had to wipe and start over, and I couldn't pass the SafetyNet check anymore for some reason.
So I wiped again and keeping it unrooted for now, I'll wait for custom ROMs.
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Could u tell me please how did u install ? I flashed it in magisk but it shows me that it's not installed in the edxposed manager.

@Akitake: That's always nice to see that a particular rooting method of some related Redmi phone works on our Redmi Note 9. :good:
Now, you know for sure that the Redmi Note 9 has a MediaTek G85 processor and Xiaomi devices are notorious for getting very easily bricked. See for example the Custom Rom threads for Redmi Note 8. It is really spooky how some guys end up having their smartphone turn in to a Xiaomi service center - if there is such a center at all in their country. So what's paramount here for us Redmi Note 9 users is that we really, really make sure that we don't arrive at a hopeless situation! That's why I need to ask you some questions to make sure we all are on the same page.
1) What Note 9 do you have? Is it one with NFC or not? Mine, for example, is a M2003J15SG where G denotes the NFC variant.
2) What's the MIUI version you are running? Mine, for example, is 11.0.5.0 (QJOEUXM)
3) You unlocked your phone, right?
4) Did you use any particular tools like a particular fastboot version, for instance?
5) Which version of Magisk did you install?
6) Which version of edXposed did you install?
7) Which Magisk spoofing module did you install? Why that and not another one?
8) What do you mean with "clearing Play Store / services data". Do you mean all Google Play services data?
9) If you arrived at a bootloop, how did you wipe? Did you wipe data/cache/etc? Did you use fastboot or some LR-TWRP or MiFlash? Which version of the tool?
10) Once you reinstalled your original boot.img, did your phone start up normally or were there "hickups"?
Sorry for asking so many questions, but as I said, I want to make a 100% sure that everything goes well.
Thanks for your answers in advance!
Best whishes to you!
- dfahren
Akitake said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re.../how-to-unlock-root-redmi-9-9s-9-pro-t4108913
This post worked for me as far as rooting goes.
I also managed to verify the SafetyNet test (with magisk spoofing modules + clearing Play Store/Services data), then installed edXposed just fine too.
But, then I installed some module that got me stuck in a bootloop and had to wipe and start over, and I couldn't pass the SafetyNet check anymore for some reason.
So I wiped again and keeping it unrooted for now, I'll wait for custom ROMs.
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dfahren said:
@Akitake: That's always nice to see that a particular rooting method of some related Redmi phone works on our Redmi Note 9. :good:
Now, you know for sure that the Redmi Note 9 has a MediaTek G85 processor and Xiaomi devices are notorious for getting very easily bricked. See for example the Custom Rom threads for Redmi Note 8. It is really spooky how some guys end up having their smartphone turn in to a Xiaomi service center - if there is such a center at all in their country. So what's paramount here for us Redmi Note 9 users is that we really, really make sure that we don't arrive at a hopeless situation! That's why I need to ask you some questions to make sure we all are on the same page.
1) What Note 9 do you have? Is it one with NFC or not? Mine, for example, is a M2003J15SG where G denotes the NFC variant.
2) What's the MIUI version you are running? Mine, for example, is 11.0.5.0 (QJOEUXM)
3) You unlocked your phone, right?
4) Did you use any particular tools like a particular fastboot version, for instance?
5) Which version of Magisk did you install?
6) Which version of edXposed did you install?
7) Which Magisk spoofing module did you install? Why that and not another one?
8) What do you mean with "clearing Play Store / services data". Do you mean all Google Play services data?
9) If you arrived at a bootloop, how did you wipe? Did you wipe data/cache/etc? Did you use fastboot or some LR-TWRP or MiFlash? Which version of the tool?
10) Once you reinstalled your original boot.img, did your phone start up normally or were there "hickups"?
Sorry for asking so many questions, but as I said, I want to make a 100% sure that everything goes well.
Thanks for your answers in advance!
Best whishes to you!
- dfahren
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1) It's the lower end version, with 64GB internal storage, Redmi Note 9 (merlin)
2) Latest at time of writing, shouldn't matter but yes, 11.0.5.0, we're also going to get MIUI 12 soon-ish as it's already released in China.
3) Yes with miunlock (Official tool)
4) I just always use the ADB and Fastboot versions provided with MiUnlock (same folder, open CMD inside it then you can use adb and fastboot)
5) Latest? 20.4
6) I installed EdExposed manager from XDA Labs and simply installed it that way, so, latest
7) One of them is like Magisk Props something, the other is lib something which seemed to help for DRM content (netflix etc)
8) Once I installed the Magisk modules for spoofing, I restarted, then cleared the Google Play Store & Play Store services data (In Settings>Apps>Manage Data> Clear all Data), restarted again.
9) I didn't bootloop ever. And even if you do, it's to either use fastboot (power + vol down) and flash the official rom back with MiFlash.
10) Nah it was completely normal.
Links:
- Official Roms for Redmi note 9: https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1900378
- Re-flash stock rom via recovery (power + vol up): https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=1
- Re-flash stock rom via fastboot (power + vol down): https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
Their links to roms in that guide are dead, you can get them here though: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/merlin/
Just make sure the ROM you download is of the right type (recovery for recovery method, fastboot for fastboot+miflash method) before downloading.

Question Official MUII 12.5 Global. Any link and tutorial to flash CN versions?

Hi! I buyed a CN version of Mi 11. Is there any link with the official Global rom for Mi 11 that was rleased today ? Any tutorial?
Thanks!

As far as I know, the Mi 11 Global version won't be available before February 25th (at least here in Europe), so I doubt the global ROM is available yet. Most people recommend the xiaomi.eu ROM over the global ROM because it has some extra features and so on.
I recommend you use Xiaomi.eu's ROM, there's a thread explaining how to do it here. Also, don't forget to unlock your bootloader - you need to wait 7 days before it can be unlocked, so if you start the process today, you'll be able to flash custom ROMs in a week.

https://c.mi.com/thread-3581378-1-0.html

Thanks guys!

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Thanks guys!
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Did you managed to install it ? When I try, it send me back to bootloader. (Using Miui 12.5 EU)

DarckZian said:
Did you managed to install it ? When I try, it send me back to bootloader. (Using Miui 12.5 EU)
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Installation ok for me. Like u i was on xiaomi.eu lastest. there is a smalll error : This error is caused because the tool verifies if the device’s bootloader has been locked or not. Since you used the ‘clean all’ or ‘save user data’ option, the bootloader is not locked and the error is shown. This is a problem with the tool itself and is nothing to be worried about since the verification takes place after the flash is fully complete.

rafik25 said:
Installation ok for me. Like u i was on xiaomi.eu lastest. there is a smalll error : This error is caused because the tool verifies if the device’s bootloader has been locked or not. Since you used the ‘clean all’ or ‘save user data’ option, the bootloader is not locked and the error is shown. This is a problem with the tool itself and is nothing to be worried about since the verification takes place after the flash is fully complete.
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You don't mind if I abuse you since you the first known to successfully flash the global rom?
Therefore, my bunch of questions are:
1. Did you use the fastboot version of rom (unzipped tgz)?
2. You did dirty flash form eu rom or did you clear data before flash?
3. You don't have any modem issue, all mobile bands and both wifi (2.4 and 5)?
4. Like first impression: do you still experience massive battery consumption?
5. What are major differences between eu and global?
6. Is the rom smooth and responsive or you experience any malfunctions so far?
7. Google Pay works? If you don't use it, could you be so kind and install safety net tester and report the results?
8. Could you still use phone calls recorder?
Thank you for your patient and contribution.

Yes of course
1. fastboot version
2.Form xiaomi.eu rebooting in faastboot mod and flashing fastboot version with mi flash with clean all option.
3. No mobile or wifi issues
4. all gms are installed ( google phone dialer and sms )
Sorry bro fresh installation i cant say more im at work
i dont use google pay and safety net failed
Rom is smooth but orange bloatware are downloaded

rafik25 said:
Yes of course
1. fastboot version
2.Form xiaomi.eu rebooting in faastboot mod and flashing fastboot version with mi flash with clean all option.
3. No mobile or wifi issues
4. all gms are installed ( google phone dialer and sms )
Sorry bro fresh installation i cant say more im at work
i dont use google pay and safety net failed
Rom is smooth but orange bloatware are downloaded
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I don't want to install the xiaomi.eu because of the OTA updates and more. I want to flash the official global version of miui.

For this official global rom I still need to unlock the bootloader or can I flash over the chinese version? Sorry for the nob question. I'm new to Xiaomi phones.

marcoshmaciel said:
I don't want to install the xiaomi.eu because of the OTA updates and more. I want to flash the official global version of miui.
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Just as a warning - if you decide to flash the official ROM, DO NOT RE-LOCK YOUR BOOT LOADER.
See this post.

Up to this thread

Xiaomi lied about the mi 11 launching with miui 12.5.

hulkyboi said:
Xiaomi lied about the mi 11 launching with miui 12.5.
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No they didn't, it was always launching with miui 12. Irrelevant anyway

rafik25 said:
Yes of course
1. fastboot version
2.Form xiaomi.eu rebooting in faastboot mod and flashing fastboot version with mi flash with clean all option.
3. No mobile or wifi issues
4. all gms are installed ( google phone dialer and sms )
Sorry bro fresh installation i cant say more im at work
i dont use google pay and safety net failed
Rom is smooth but orange bloatware are downloaded
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Could you please show me where to download the global rom. The link given below does not work.
Fastboot Flash 4.1G
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.RKBEUOR/venus_eea_or_global_images_V12.0.1.0.RKBEUOR_20210127.0000.00_11.0_eea_482ce39234.tgz
Thanks.

[email protected] said:
Could you please show me where to download the global rom. The link given below does not work.
Fastboot Flash 4.1G
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.RKBEUOR/venus_eea_or_global_images_V12.0.1.0.RKBEUOR_20210127.0000.00_11.0_eea_482ce39234.tgz
Thanks.
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Look up and you'll see it

Mackay53 said:
Look up and you'll see it
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Are you talking about this link: https://c.mi.com/thread-3581378-1-0.html
If you are, the download link provided in the above url does not work and it is the same link I mentioned earlier.

piskr said:
You don't mind if I abuse you since you the first known to successfully flash the global rom?
Therefore, my bunch of questions are:
1. Did you use the fastboot version of rom (unzipped tgz)?
2. You did dirty flash form eu rom or did you clear data before flash?
3. You don't have any modem issue, all mobile bands and both wifi (2.4 and 5)?
4. Like first impression: do you still experience massive battery consumption?
5. What are major differences between eu and global?
6. Is the rom smooth and responsive or you experience any malfunctions so far?
7. Google Pay works? If you don't use it, could you be so kind and install safety net tester and report the results?
8. Could you still use phone calls recorder?
Thank you for your patient and contribution.
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hello I have my mi 11 on the global rom for 1 week
I flashed my phone with the fastboot rom (adb) and everything went well (if the phone restarts in fastboot mode, force the boot in recovery mode and does a data factory reset whip)
google pay works fine for me
my phone works without problem (no slowdown, no problem with the wifi connection on the phone, all Google services work perfectly)
after the rest has already been said

[email protected] said:
Are you talking about this link: https://c.mi.com/thread-3581378-1-0.html
If you are, the download link provided in the above url does not work and it is the same link I mentioned earlier.
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Right Klick, Open in new TAB, than it works ;-)

luuxis said:
hello I have my mi 11 on the global rom for 1 week
I flashed my phone with the fastboot rom (adb) and everything went well (if the phone restarts in fastboot mode, force the boot in recovery mode and does a data factory reset whip)
google pay works fine for me
my phone works without problem (no slowdown, no problem with the wifi connection on the phone, all Google services work perfectly)
after the rest has already been said
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So, first i have to install xiaomi.eu-rom? Is that the right order?

Question Easiest way to change from CN ROM to Global ROM without losing data?

Hi guys, I bought my Xiaomi 11 ultra via an exporter almost 6 months ago and I have been using it happily.
I updated to MIUI 13.0.9 recently based on the phone OTA updates and I have been experiencing issues with dark mode and notifications. Some apps don't show notifications despite me disablling MIUI battery saver and enabled auto start.
Been browsing this forum for awhile and reading all the guides but can't seem to find one that allows me to root and swap to Global ROM without losing my data.
I have tons of pictures and data in my phone that I don't want to lose.
Can anyone be so kind to point me the directions?
Regards,
James

Simplest and only way, LOSE YOUR DATA!!!
The other thing you can do is back your data up over cloud (google or Xiaomi) and then restore your phone once rom has changed

Can the unlock bootloader / flashing of the global ROM or eu rom work with the latest version of CN ROM?

Luck515 said:
Can the unlock bootloader / flashing of the global ROM or eu rom work with the latest version of CN ROM?
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Global rom still 12.x so if u want to flash from CN 13.x to global 12.x U must change some line in fastboot file so can downgrade rom

EU ROM seems like it's on MIUI 13.0 already. Would you recommend me unlocking bootloader and flashing MIUI 13 EU ? I'm backing up my phone now, just a little worried about my Google authenticator and my other crypto defi wallet like metamask and etc .

Luck515 said:
EU ROM seems like it's on MIUI 13.0 already. Would you recommend me unlocking bootloader and flashing MIUI 13 EU ? I'm backing up my phone now, just a little worried about my Google authenticator and my other crypto defi wallet like metamask and etc .
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EU rom is china rom with some mode to make it global. And miui 13 stil has alot of bug (im using it 1-2 months) and i will change back to global rom soon
With me, eu rom sometimes got so laggy, refresh rate suddenly change to very slow value. Never met it in global rom.
Unlocked and flash another rom is a must do thing if u dont live in china. So u can try global or EU, what do u feel better. I come from eu to global, then try eu 13.x and now really want to fall back to global now

Luck515 said:
EU ROM seems like it's on MIUI 13.0 already. Would you recommend me unlocking bootloader and flashing MIUI 13 EU ? I'm backing up my phone now, just a little worried about my Google authenticator and my other crypto defi wallet like metamask and etc .
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I would also recommend you to use Swift Backup for App / Messages / Call logs / WiFi PW backups. It works for most of the Apps so that you don't loose anything. Usually with Banking apps the restore doesn't really work. But there is usually also no data to keep with it. I always copy the Download and DCIM folder directly to my Laptop and after local backup also the full Swift Backup folder. Then I'm ready to wipe. I do that on a regular base (every 4-6 weeks) as the daily updates of CN rom sometimes make the phone a bit unstable.
Don't forget that your phone will be wiped once you unlock the bootloader.

when you unlock your bootloader there is no other option then format. It happens without asking it is just mandatory. Like @RoughNeck1971 says... i also use Swift to backup and copy DCIM directly to laptop

Question though, I'm now currently on MIUI 13.0.9 on CN ROM through OTA ever since I got it out from the box.
Am I able to flash to global ROM from MIUI 13 CN to Global ROM MIUI 12?
I read that OTA doesn't work anymore after changing ROMs,
So the propery way is to
1. Unlock bootloader,
2. Flash Global ROM with TWRP
3. Then full back up with TWRP whenever I want to update it to a new version of global stable ROM?
Sorry guys I haven't been in xda for a long time, since the times HTC sensation was released I meddle with some roms and radio updates.
Appreciate your guidance.
Regards,
James
RoughNeck1971 said:
I would also recommend you to use Swift Backup for App / Messages / Call logs / WiFi PW backups. It works for most of the Apps so that you don't loose anything. Usually with Banking apps the restore doesn't really work. But there is usually also no data to keep with it. I always copy the Download and DCIM folder directly to my Laptop and after local backup also the full Swift Backup folder. Then I'm ready to wipe. I do that on a regular base (every 4-6 weeks) as the daily updates of CN rom sometimes make the phone a bit unstable.
Don't forget that your phone will be wiped once you unlock the bootloader.
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First of all - when you go back to MIUI 12 on Android 11 then TWRP is the right way to go as it supports it. Then you don't have to care about changing line in fastboot for downgrade. But as long as you have TWRP installed instead of the xiaomi recovery you can't do OTA. But you can just "update" with the new full rom version.
If you should do a full backup with TWRP - can't really say as I never tried to restore a full backup. I wouldn't rely on it to be honest. Better to have everything backed up and do a new install if there are issues.

RoughNeck1971 said:
First of all - when you go back to MIUI 12 on Android 11 then TWRP is the right way to go as it supports it. Then you don't have to care about changing line in fastboot for downgrade. But as long as you have TWRP installed instead of the xiaomi recovery you can't do OTA. But you can just "update" with the new full rom version.
If you should do a full backup with TWRP - can't really say as I never tried to restore a full backup. I wouldn't rely on it to be honest. Better to have everything backed up and do a new install if there are issues.
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I am really new to custom roms after using iPhone for a really long time and forgot how to root the phone.
I am fresh on CN ROM, on 13.0.9.
Can someone verify or guide if the steps I listed are correct?
0. Backup all files
1. Unlock "bootloader" with Mi Flash Unlock
2. Install ADB and flash TWRP Image
3. Install Global ROM (just to clarify, i can go back from 13.0.9 CN to Global MIUI 12 right?)
4. Check with Magisk that I am indeed rooted.
5. Restore backup from Swift / PC / Xiaomi Backup

You had it right. But you need to keep in mind that it takes usually 7 days until your bootloader will get unlocked! Sou you "apply" for it and then the counter starts from 168 hours to 0. Only then it will be unlocked. Unfortunately there is no way to get around that.

Hi guys, is it possible to flash the 512GB variant with a EU/Global rom or this can be done with a 256GB variant only?

You will lose data. You must format when you change ROM branch. I have Xiaomi EU ROM on my 11 512 Ultra now but did have global. Storage size doesn't affect ROM installation.

RoughNeck1971 said:
First of all - when you go back to MIUI 12 on Android 11 then TWRP is the right way to go as it supports it. Then you don't have to care about changing line in fastboot for downgrade. But as long as you have TWRP installed instead of the xiaomi recovery you can't do OTA. But you can just "update" with the new full rom version.
If you should do a full backup with TWRP - can't really say as I never tried to restore a full backup. I wouldn't rely on it to be honest. Better to have everything backed up and do a new install if there are issues.
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But he is now at miui 13, so he must change fastboot file to rollback to miui 12 fastboot rom first
Then unlock, flash twrp and do everything else

Ah - OK. I understood that you have no problem installing Android 11 when you have TWRP running. Only to install Android 12 via TWRP has issues.

hi
my device is
MIUI GLOBAL 12.5.11 STABLE RKAEUXM MODEL M2102K1G
Can i install muiu 13 china version so i can get muiu 13
thanks
p.s any guide

alleshi said:
hi
my device is
MIUI GLOBAL 12.5.11 STABLE RKAEUXM MODEL M2102K1G
Can i install muiu 13 china version so i can get muiu 13
thanks
p.s any guide
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[ROM][MIUI][star/mars] Xiaomi.eu ROM for Xiaomi MI 11 Pro / Ultra
How to install Xiaomi.eu ROM for Xiaomi MI 11 Pro / Ultra We will release fastboot ROM versions until TWRP for star/mars is released TWRP RELEASED Steps to install xiaomi.eu ROM for first time from China ROM (All your data and files on...
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alleshi said:
hi
my device is
MIUI GLOBAL 12.5.11 STABLE RKAEUXM MODEL M2102K1G
Can i install muiu 13 china version so i can get muiu 13
thanks
p.s any guide
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You must format data when changing ROM branches. This due to possible partition differences between them. You may end in a boot loop until you do format.

How To Guide Chinese MIUI on Global phone models!

I came to this just by occasion while trying different things with the phone.
Please keep in mind that there were 4 testers, but only 2 successful installations have been reported. Please consider participating in testing
So, the instruction itself:
Download the latest china fastboot ROM
Download your preferred, but one of the latest Recovery global ROM (I recommend Taiwan)
From recovery archive, with the help of payload-dumper-go extract vendor partition:payload-dumper-go -p vendor payload_bin_or_recovery_rom
Flash China ROM, then reboot to fastbootd: fastboot reboot fastboot
Flash vendor: fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
Flash patched vbmeta (you can find it yourself)
Now the system should boot just fine (dm-verity still may occur, but that's not critical)
How to OTA:
After the system prompts you for reboot, reboot into fastbootd: adb reboot fastboot and flash your vendor again, then flash pathced vbmeta
Problems:
On POCO, POCO launcher is being installed and it doesn't work. The fix is down this post
No Google services included, flash WeebGApps in Magisk. SafetyNet attestation WON'T WORK! AT ALL!
Everything else is working just fine (Camera, NFC, 5G)
POCO fix:
First of all, you have to enable USB debugging and installing apps via usb. Because the launcher is "blinking", you will have to get to developer options via quick settings. It might not work, so firstly get to any application from notification or quick settings button.
Once you've done that, install magisk via adb:adb install magisk.apk
Now you have to open it: adb shell monkey -p magisk.package.name (look for it in settings) -v 1
Patch boot image with magisk as usual and flash it
Open magisk again with the same method. Or flash via PC: adb push module.zip your/desired/location; adb shell; su; magisk --install-module module.zip
Flash P2Mi.zip
Reboot and enjoy

Hi, could you please kindly provide a url link to the Chinese roms?
Thanks.

wenyendev said:
Hi, could you please kindly provide a url link to the Chinese roms?
Thanks.
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Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
btw, 4 testers have tested this method. And there were only 2 sucessful attempts, and 2 unsuccesful

Great post, i was waiting this guide for a long time!
My suggestion is 8ndonesian vendor and microg gapps. I will try asap
A question: u have tryed without flash a global vendor?

KastenTop said:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
btw, 4 testers have tested this method. And there were only 2 sucessful attempts, and 2 unsuccesful
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Thanks for the link.
I suppose you mean "Global phone models" by the Android devices other than Xiaomi & Redmi?
Have you tried flashing MIUI roms downloaded from the official site (https://www.miui.com/download.html) straight to Global phone models? And how was that?

wetito said:
have tryed without flash a global vendor?
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Yep. If so, it just reboots into recovery saying that NV data is corrupted

wenyendev said:
"Global phone models"
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The funny thing is that any other Xiaomi device just boots normally and only we are unique. And as for this phone it's got 2 versions: camellia (for china), and camellian (global)

KastenTop said:
The funny thing is that any other Xiaomi device just boots normally and only we are unique. And as for this phone it's got 2 versions: camellia (for china), and camellian (global)
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So for the same model, for example, Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi developed a version (named "camellia") to sell in mainland China, and another (named "Camellian") for oversea market?

wenyendev said:
So for the same model, for example, Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi developed a version (named "camellia") to sell in mainland China, and another (named "Camellian") for oversea market?
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Yes

KastenTop said:
Yes
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Ok, I see.
So am I right in saying that Chinese roms (on the official website listed here https://www.miui.com/download.html) customized for domestic model (ex. Camellia) cannot be installed on Global model (ex. Camellian)?

wenyendev said:
Ok, I see.
So am I right in sayting that Chinese roms (on the official website listed here https://www.miui.com/download.html) customized for domestic model (ex. Camellia) cannot be installed on Global model (ex. Camellian)?
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Yes. And it looks like the reason is vendor partition. I can't tell exactly what makes it crash with Chinese vendor

KastenTop said:
Yes. And it looks like the reason is vendor partition. I can't tell exactly what makes it crash with Chinese vendor
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I understand now.
Why not simply install a Global miui for Camellian (https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/detail/device/1900390), rather than use a Chinese Rom customized for Camellia on Camellian?

wenyendev said:
I understand now.
Why not simply install a Global miui for Camellian (https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/detail/device/1900390), rather than use a Chinese Rom customized for Camellia on Camellian?
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More beautiful and faster

KastenTop said:
More beautiful and faster
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Ok. Btw, how do you get to know if the version of Redmi Note 10 is Camellia or Camellian?

wenyendev said:
Ok. Btw, how do you get to know if the version of Redmi Note 10 is Camellia or Camellian?
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Build prop

i could flash both latest MIUI 13 dev (13.0.3.1.13) and stable (V13.0.8.0.SKSCNXM) without doing anything from your thread
cams and nfc (didnt try 5G since i dont have coverage) work well
im not sure if for older MIUI versions you can just flash it without requiring any steps from the post
(dev miui, always uses blue miui logo)

so i suppose flashing system.img china over could work?
1lopes said:
i could flash both latest MIUI 13 dev (13.0.3.1.13) and stable (V13.0.8.0.SKSCNXM) without doing anything from your thread
cams and nfc (didnt try 5G since i dont have coverage) work well
im not sure if for older MIUI versions you can just flash it without requiring any steps from the postView attachment 5787399
(dev miui, always uses blue miui logo)
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thanks for your feedback. i was quite sure that miui cn version can be installed without any bootloop, and you have confirmed

wetito said:
so i suppose flashing system.img china over could work?
thanks for your feedback. i was quite sure that miui cn version can be installed without any bootloop, and you have confirmed
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I actually just flashed it via mi flash both versions just fine

1lopes said:
I actually just flashed it via mi flash both versions just fine
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Are you sure you got camlliaN, and not just camellia?
It's really interesting topic. In my case if I do not flash vendor I get rebooted into Recovery saying NVData is corrupted. For the other guy it didn't even boot, throws to fastboot

KastenTop said:
Are you sure you got camlliaN, and not just camellia?
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It is camellian, I bought it fresh new, if u want to see I can send some images (but if im sure MIUI CN changes the model to Chinese but im not sure about the hardware)