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Flashing Global Rom from Russian Global Rom

I just received my phone today and it came with unlocked bootloader and Russian global rom V9.5.14.0.OEARUFA.
Question is, can I download the updater ZIP file of Global Rom V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA and use the updater app to flash instead of using Fastbook/Miflash Tools. Is this a safe way? Will it work? Thanks in advance!
Note : It is China Mi8 device.

I also wait for solution... Buy online and got russian rom and unlocked bootloader... What suitable twrp version for this rom because i scare bootloop will happen when install the unsuitable version... And does anyone here already try the miui pro rom from miuipro website.. does it good? Any feedback is appreciated..

The latest recovery-TWRP-3.2.3-0806 will do the trick.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528068853
Flashing with twrp is probably the safest way as mi flash you can accidentally re-lock your bootloader.
Since the OP phone is china mi8. It's compatible with all the rom in this forum (EU, global, etc) with unlock bootloader of course.

I do not wish to change my recovery to twrp. So it's the only way is to use miflash tools? No direct zip flash global from from updater app from phone ?

yvliew said:
I do not wish to change my recovery to twrp. So it's the only way is to use miflash tools? No direct zip flash global from from updater app from phone ?
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To my knowledge you can't change channel with updater app. With channel I mean Global stable, Global developer, Chinese stable, Chinese developer etc etc.

So global and global Russia can be used with updater app ? Is that correct?
But if can't, it will only show error and nothing will happen to y device right?

markkenzy said:
The latest recovery-TWRP-3.2.3-0806 will do the trick.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528068853
Flashing with twrp is probably the safest way as mi flash you can accidentally re-lock your bootloader.
Since the OP phone is china mi8. It's compatible with all the rom in this forum (EU, global, etc) with unlock bootloader of course.
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Ok i already successful install twrp and magisk but there one question when my device is booting its said unlocked but when i go to the developer setting its said device still locked? So does this gonna have effect?

ShafiX94 said:
Ok i already successful install twrp and magisk but there one question when my device is booting its said unlocked but when i go to the developer setting its said device still locked? So does this gonna have effect?
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Magisk is probably tricking the firmware to see the bootloader is locked. For purposes of online banking and stuff? I believe bootloader is still actually unlocked.

I have two problems with ROM Global 9.5.31 Beta

Hello guys,
I buy k20 pro, I think its a China version. And i have two problems with this rom(Global 9.5.31 Beta), i dont know what i need do now.
First problem:
Reboots from nothing, sometimes the phone reboots when i use the finger for unlook.
Second problem:
Network(4G) stops to work from nothing and i need reboot for back to work again.
If I need change the rom, what rom i can use for this version? Its easy to change?
Sorry for my english, i dont speak well. Thanks

K20Pro doesn't have any Global beta rom, so your device came with a fake rom. What you need to do is to flash official rom via fastboot. Careful to select only "clean all" option for fastboot flash. Locking the bootloader may brick your device.

kibria.mgk said:
K20Pro doesn't have any Global beta rom, so your device came with a fake rom. What you need to do is to flash official rom via fastboot. Careful to select only "clean all" option for fastboot flash. Locking the bootloader may brick your device.
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Where i can download this official rom for my phone and have some problem because its china version?
Thanks for your help.

Tagales said:
Where i can download this official rom for my phone and have some problem because its china version?
Thanks for your help.
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The Official Rom for your phone is China Rom. You can download it from MIUI China Forum. However, incase you need Google Apps, you’ll need the 9T Pro Global rom which works just fine on K20 Pro as more or leas they are siblings. Here’s the fastboot link for Global rom. Flash it via Mi Flash and choose the options carefully in the tool. Locking the bootloader would hard brick your device.
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.1.0....XM_20190805.0000.00_9.0_global_135788d537.tgz

Remember if you flash the china rom, you can lock bootloader, there wont be any issues. But if you choose to flash global/eu/india rom, locking bootloader will brick your device. So choose "clean all" in the flash tool.

Question Need help to set back stock ROM

Hello,
I have bought a Mi 11 yesterday version M2011K2G,
I found out that the bootloader was unlocked on it, but when I check it has a global ROM installed already on it,
the thing is that it's not making any update, so I guess it's not an original ROM ?
I want to put back the original ROM and lock the bootloader back in order to have updates,
can you please help me on how I can do this without breaking the phone ?
or I'm I not getting the updates just because the bootloader is unlocked and if I lock it I will get them back ? I'm just scared if I lock it back the phone will break,
or you think I should install back the ROM and lock it back to get everything better ?
Thanks !

What version of ROM do you have?

fotocreaman said:
What version of ROM do you have?
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here it is attached,
when I check updates it says no update available

Normally an unlocked bootloader has no affort to the update. How did you get notice about that? If your bl is really unlocked I would stay with that.
Are you maybe on latest version? Can you take a screen shot of settings - my device - All secs

sweatbox said:
Normally an unlocked bootloader has no affort to the update. How did you get notice about that? If your bl is really unlocked I would stay with that.
Are you maybe on latest version? Can you take a screen shot of settings - my device - All secs
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I know it's unlocked cause I see the unlocked "padlock" when I restart the phone, other than this I don't have any idea of what modification could have been done to it since I'm used to use my phone the way they come with, thats why I want to get it back to stock ROM or get the updates to make sure it's all good

Here is the latest Rom for eea.
It's interesting that rkbeusf is nowhere to find.
Well unzip the fastboot file put the fastboot files from miui into it and try the installation without locking

sweatbox said:
Here is the latest Rom for eea.
It's interesting that rkbeusf is nowhere to find.
Well unzip the fastboot file put the fastboot files from miui into it and try the installation without locking
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if I use the Mi Flash and I don't lock it after flashing it, I won't get the upcoming updates will I ?
I mean, is there any way to lock it back ?
I kind of want to make the phone as it went out from factory

I never used mi flash, sorry.
My first step on new phones are always to unlock the bootloader so I can flash root and restore the apps with titanium.
And I got always updates through Ota.
I switched to xiaomi.eu rom, because it was faster with miui 12.5

sweatbox said:
I never used mi flash, sorry.
My first step on new phones are always to unlock the bootloader so I can flash root and restore the apps with titanium.
And I got always updates through Ota.
I switched to xiaomi.eu rom, because it was faster with miui 12.5
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thanks man, I will try install this ROM you gave me, I have noticed that when I make "download latest packages" it directly says "impossible to download..."
I wonder why it's doing this

Sorry if I misunderstood you, but you will have to scroll down until you see fastboot then a bit more to 'full rom' and click on the blue button
Edit:
Tested it right now and it works fine for me (download started)
Edit 2:
Seems to work with MI flash tool too:
Found on the mitool side:
Step 1: Download the correct Fastboot ROM on the Windows PC by double-checking the compatibility. Then extract and get the workable extensions on the PC (use the Rom above)
Step 2: installation bla bla
Step 3: too
Step 4: too
Step 5: Then attach the ROM file
Step 6: Switch Xiaomi device into the Fastboot mode. So turn off the device and simply take a long press and hold the keys of Volume Down and Power keys
Step 7: Then connect the device to the PC with a proper USB cable which is in the Fastboot mode
Step 8: Now you can enter the tool interface and check whether the device is connected
Step 9: Then select the most suitable flashing option from all three “Flash all”, “Flash all except storage” and “Flash all except data and storage”
Step 10: Hit flash from the top of the window and wait for several minutes
Step 11: Once the process is done you can reboot and finalize the process successfully.

sweatbox said:
Sorry if I misunderstood you, but you will have to scroll down until you see fastboot then a bit more to 'full rom' and click on the blue button
Edit:
Tested it right now and it works fine for me (download started)
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thanks bro it worked, it now checks the updates and make them when they're available, my wife won't ask the divorce finally haha
one last question and I leave you,
my phone is a 12gb 256 (chinese) if I install that same ROM I installed, will I get autoupdates on it or that version can only update on it's chinese ROM ? any idea ?

For my understanding it will work too. The 12 GB ram is EU is not available but it's only additional ram and does not have an other rom.
... So if you can install and use your phone with that rom you will have no issues with updates

abiedster said:
thanks bro it worked, it now checks the updates and make them when they're available, my wife won't ask the divorce finally haha
one last question and I leave you,
my phone is a 12gb 256 (chinese) if I install that same ROM I installed, will I get autoupdates on it or that version can only update on it's chinese ROM ? any idea ?
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Be careful, don't lock bootloader with a global or EEA ROM on CN hardware, you will brick your phone.
Take care when using Miflash with CN flashed to global. Now you are on production software, best to stay there unless you want to install custom ROMs. OTAs should work now. 12.5.1.0 is the latest for EEA.

onslaught86 said:
Be careful, don't lock bootloader with a global or EEA ROM on CN hardware, you will brick your phone.
Take care when using Miflash with CN flashed to global. Now you are on production software, best to stay there unless you want to install custom ROMs. OTAs should work now. 12.5.1.0 is the latest for EEA.
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thank you so much to both of you, my CH was on a global version 12.5.3.0 I wonder what version it was but it couldn't download or not even check the updates, I'm switching it to this other version, hopefully I will have OTAs from now on
thank you again guys !

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onslaught86 said:
Be careful, don't lock bootloader with a global or EEA ROM on CN hardware, you will brick your phone.
Take care when using Miflash with CN flashed to global. Now you are on production software, best to stay there unless you want to install custom ROMs. OTAs should work now. 12.5.1.0 is the latest for EEA.
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Isn´t all Mi 11 CN = China hardware ? I think it is safe to relock bootloader if you are on original ROM. Do you mix hardware and rom with each other.

primazz said:
Isn´t all Mi 11 CN = China hardware ? I think it is safe to relock bootloader if you are on original ROM. Do you mix hardware and rom with each other.
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primazz said:
Isn´t all Mi 11 CN = China hardware ? I think it is safe to relock bootloader if you are on original ROM. Do you mix hardware and rom with each other.
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do you think that even if it's a Chinese version, if I'm on an officiel original ROM (even if it's global and not chinese) I can relock the bootloader ?

abiedster said:
do you think that even if it's a Chinese version, if I'm on an officiel original ROM (even if it's global and not chinese) I can relock the bootloader ?
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You say you bought version M2011K2G. How did you came up that is chinese version ? Thats global not chinese rom. If your phone is originally global then you can relock.
https://xiaomiwiki.github.io/wiki/Flash_official_ROMs.html

primazz said:
You say you bought version M2011K2G. How did you came up that is chinese version ? Thats global not chinese rom. If your phone is originally global then you can relock.
https://xiaomiwiki.github.io/wiki/Flash_official_ROMs.html
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oh, no my wife's is a global one, and mine is the chinese 12gb one, I did install ROM sweatbox gave to me on both of them, but I didn't lock any of them. I wanted to lock the global one but I got scared it breaks it so I left it unlocked

abiedster said:
oh, no my wife's is a global one, and mine is the chinese 12gb one, I did install ROM sweatbox gave to me on both of them, but I didn't lock any of them. I wanted to lock the global one but I got scared it breaks it so I left it u
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Ok sorry for my misunderstood.

When will be the Android 11 update????

When will be the Android 11 update???? for Mi 9T pro thanks!

renr29 said:
When will be the Android 11 update???? for Mi 9T pro thanks!
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Already first global build is out with a11 and miui 12.5

Ezio553 said:
Already first global build is out with a11 and miui 12.5
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Hi,how to flash thats rom?standard method or need to unlock bootloader 1st?

Thanks moderator!

bakayaruo said:
Hi,how to flash thats rom?standard method or need to unlock bootloader 1st?
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If u use global mi 9t pro then u can update through recovery or else twrp method always works..

bakayaruo said:
Hi,how to flash thats rom?standard method or need to unlock bootloader 1st?
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It all depends what is your current ROM (you didn't post a single word about).
If you are on Global, just update.
If not, please look around and learn about switching from e.g. China or EEA to Global, etc. Guides can be found on XDA and elswhere

zgfg said:
It all depends what is your current ROM (you didn't post a single word about).
If you are on Global, just update.
If not, please look around and learn about switching from e.g. China or EEA to Global, etc. Guides can be found on XDA and elswhere
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My phone is global with stock global rom 12.0.6.So thats means i can just updated from choose updated package/recovery right?

bakayaruo said:
My phone is global with stock global rom 12.0.6.So thats means i can just updated from choose updated package/recovery right?
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Well do you have twrp as your recovery?
If not, see if you can unlock your bootloader in developer options and then flash twrp in download mode.
From memory:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Fastboot only works for me in Linux these days. Windows doesn't recognise my device, even after installing all the drivers.

To update the
bakayaruo said:
My phone is global with stock global rom 12.0.6.So thats means i can just updated from choose updated package/recovery right?
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To update from Global to Global you can use Choose Update Package from Updater app (with stock Recovery - not TWRP, and with locked Bootloader):
How to enable "Choose update package" option on MIUI 10?
How to enable "Choose update package" option on MIUI 10? Xiaomi is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers listed as one of the top companies/
www.media-max.eu

zgfg said:
To update the
To update from Global to Global you can use Choose Update Package from Updater app (with stock Recovery - not TWRP, and with locked Bootloader):
How to enable "Choose update package" option on MIUI 10?
How to enable "Choose update package" option on MIUI 10? Xiaomi is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers listed as one of the top companies/
www.media-max.eu
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Thanks so much for verified thats!.And one more thing does it wipe all my data after update?

bakayaruo said:
Thanks so much for verified thats!.And one more thing does it wipe all my data after update?
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It should not, it must work like OTA

zgfg said:
It should not, it must work like OTA
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Ok,Thanks again.I'm glad there's still person can help even this an old phone.

Question Need help with root... 🙌 Update... Part 2...

I have updated to the latest MIUI Global 13,0,2,0 and I NEED ROOT ACCESS, how do i go about it now?
i know it cant be done via trwp but fastboot...
i downloaded the miui_STARGlobal_V13.0.2.0.SKAMIXM_eecc15ab63_12.0 but there is no boot.img inside??? (that is the rom version i currently have installed)
PLEASE help me root my device

1. Yes and it takes 168 hours to complete and ends with a format. Use official mi unlock tool.
2. There is only one custom ROM. It is the Xiaomi EU ROM and available on that forum or via mifirm.net
3. Safetynet will not pass while on a rooted ROM. Unless you use magisk. My question is why do you need root? The Xiaomi EU ROM passes safteynet and all you banks, gpay etc work fine without root. There is no working twrp on A12, all A12 updates on Xiaomi EU ROM are fastboot.
4. Plenty of guides in this or the Xiaomi EU forum for 11 Ultra but obviously there is always risk in flashing but even when bricked, these can be brought back to life with the help of anyone with an edl account.

GODSPD said:
Hi guys, I just got myself the 11 ultra and I want to root it before I start using it, it came preinstalled with MIUI 12.5.4 Global, and Android 11 rkqq...
1> Do I need to unlock bootloader? If so, how?
2> which custom rom would you suggest?
3> twrp, safety net passes, magisk works on every version? If not what should I update to or stay away from?
4> any simple Guides for idiot's available as I don't want to brick a New phone
5> I have an update request to 12.5, should I do it? I've noticed people mention 13... Why doesn't that come up for me?
Thank you in advance!
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MIUI 13 is A12, but it depends on what variant of your phone is (global, Chinese, eu...) and where r u living, u will have miui 13 or not

Sathelp said:
1. Yes and it takes 168 hours to complete and ends with a format. Use official mi unlock tool.
2. There is only one custom ROM. It is the Xiaomi EU ROM and available on that forum or via mifirm.net
3. Safetynet will not pass while on a rooted ROM. Unless you use magisk. My question is why do you need root? The Xiaomi EU ROM passes safteynet and all you banks, gpay etc work fine without root. There is no working twrp on A12, all A12 updates on Xiaomi EU ROM are fastboot.
4. Plenty of guides in this or the Xiaomi EU forum for 11 Ultra but obviously there is always risk in flashing but even when bricked, these can be brought back to life with the help of anyone with an edl account.
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Awesome, thank you kindly for that great reply,
2) is that custom Rom any better than stock or has some sort of advantage over stock? Extra features, programs, tweeks...?
This custom rom come pre-rooted?
3) i don't need root for anything in particular, I've always had root on every single Android I've ever owned, once in a blue moon it comes in handy, i do plan on using magisk,
- from memory mine came with Android 11 Global, will twrp work on that?
5) That 1 custom rom, does it receive updates or voids warranty? And it is possible to revert back to stock but not downgrade Android versions...?

hungragezone said:
MIUI 13 is A12, but it depends on what variant of your phone is (global, Chinese, eu...) and where r u living, u will have miui 13 or not
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It's a global version, living in Europe, as mentioned I'm currently on 12.45 and available is 12.5... How can i force it to receive 13? Thanks

Oh, just noticed that my phone came with an unlocked boot loader so that's a bonus,

GODSPD said:
Awesome, thank you kindly for that great reply,
2) is that custom Rom any better than stock or has some sort of advantage over stock? Extra features, programs, tweeks...?
This custom rom come pre-rooted?
3) i don't need root for anything in particular, I've always had root on every single Android I've ever owned, once in a blue moon it comes in handy, i do plan on using magisk,
- from memory mine came with Android 11 Global, will twrp work on that?
5) That 1 custom rom, does it receive updates or voids warranty? And it is possible to revert back to stock but not downgrade Android versions...?
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2. We call it "custom" but it just stock miui China rom of 11U with some mod for working in global area
As u know if u unlock phone, some app will not work normally (like banking, Google pay, Netflix...) they already fix almost all of the problem like that. And every default app can be uninstall easily (but xiaomi already have the way to uninstall thêm too).
And it isn't pre-rooted
3. If u dont want to do anything with root, i recommend u to stay away from it.
A11 is working fine with twrp, u can find official twrp in forums
MIUI 13 (A12) isn't.
GODSPD said:
It's a global version, living in Europe, as mentioned I'm currently on 12.45 and available is 12.5... How can i force it to receive 13? Thanks
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Maybe u need to upgrade step by step
If u dont want to do that, just unlock your phone, use xiaomi flash tool and flash official miui 13 EEA stable fastboot rom

GODSPD said:
Oh, just noticed that my phone came with an unlocked boot loader so that's a bonus,
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LoL
As I can see, almost every units of this phone in global is just CN device, unlocked and flash global fw

hungragezone said:
2. We call it "custom" but it just stock miui China rom of 11U with some mod for working in global area
As u know if u unlock phone, some app will not work normally (like banking, Google pay, Netflix...) they already fix almost all of the problem like that. And every default app can be uninstall easily (but xiaomi already have the way to uninstall thêm too).
And it isn't pre-rooted
3. If u dont want to do anything with root, i recommend u to stay away from it.
A11 is working fine with twrp, u can find official twrp in forums
MIUI 13 (A12) isn't.
Maybe u need to upgrade step by step
If u dont want to do that, just unlock your phone, use xiaomi flash tool and flash official miui 13 EEA stable fastboot rom
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You mentioned if I unlock my phone some apps won't work... You mean if I root my phone right? There's magisk hide that Helps to bypass these restrictions...
If there's no custom ROMs or special mods then I don't see the point in installing twrp? Unless there's advantages of twrp on Xiaomi phones?
Can I root the current stock firmware that's installed now on my device ?

GODSPD said:
You mentioned if I unlock my phone some apps won't work... You mean if I root my phone right? There's magisk hide that Helps to bypass these restrictions...
If there's no custom ROMs or special mods then I don't see the point in installing twrp? Unless there's advantages of twrp on Xiaomi phones?
Can I root the current stock firmware that's installed now on my device ?
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Some app check unlock status, not just root status
Yes
Yes, can root without twrp, just need to find correct boot.img file
Global miui 13 - link added -awesome update
Update: this is only for mi pilot program accounts, I didn't know that I am part of pilot program until this update. Many people are commenting in here without reading comments that says it is for pilot accounts so I had to add this update...
forum.xda-developers.com

hungragezone said:
Some app check unlock status, not just root status
Yes
Yes, can root without twrp, just need to find correct boot.img file
Global miui 13 - link added -awesome update
Update: this is only for mi pilot program accounts, I didn't know that I am part of pilot program until this update. Many people are commenting in here without reading comments that says it is for pilot accounts so I had to add this update...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thanks, so is There any advantages of twrp on Xiaomi?
And lastly, once rooted, can I reverted to stock again by flashing original Global firmware?

GODSPD said:
Thanks, so is There any advantages of twrp on Xiaomi?
And lastly, once rooted, can I reverted to stock again by flashing original Global firmware?
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with me, i just need twrp when i want to use xiaomi.eu rom, they usually realease recovery zip file for update rom. But now still no working twrp with A12, so they realease fastboot rom, and i dont want to use xiaomi.eu rom anymore so i dont care about twrp
yes. u can always comeback to stock with flash fastboot rom (or recovery rom with working twrp)
i prefer fastboot rom because i just think it's cleaner than recovery (LOL)
And with fastboot method, u can relock bootloader if u want, just need to carefully pick the right rom of your phone original. (eg: global unit can only relock using global rom, eea with eea rom, CN with CN rom)

I have updated to the latest MIUI Global 13,0,2,0 and I NEED ROOT ACCESS, how do i go about it now?
i know it cant be done via trwp but fastboot...
i downloaded the miui_STARGlobal_V13.0.2.0.SKAMIXM_eecc15ab63_12.0 but there is no boot.img inside??? (that is the rom version i currently have installed)
PLEASE help me root my device
PS_ i have seen a few posts saying that magisk hide no longer works???

GODSPD said:
I have updated to the latest MIUI Global 13,0,2,0 and I NEED ROOT ACCESS, how do i go about it now?
i know it cant be done via trwp but fastboot...
i downloaded the miui_STARGlobal_V13.0.2.0.SKAMIXM_eecc15ab63_12.0 but there is no boot.img inside??? (that is the rom version i currently have installed)
PLEASE help me root my device
PS_ i have seen a few posts saying that magisk hide no longer works???
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Read the guide i posted before to root
But until now, no fastboot rom of miui 13, so u cant find boot.img

hungragezone said:
Read the guide i posted before to root
But until now, no fastboot rom of miui 13, so u cant find boot.img
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That's inaccurate
xdroms
Download xdroms for free. None
sourceforge.net

munky-head said:
That's inaccurate
xdroms
Download xdroms for free. None
sourceforge.net
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I will never use that rom, because it isn't official
If I want custom rom, i will go for xiaomi.eu
And here i talk about official fastboot rom, thanks

You're misinformed.
They offer the official rom, all they do is to pack it in a fastboot installer.
Again, official rom, repacked. I'd advise a fact check because you are active in answering people, but your knowledge is obviously partial.

munky-head said:
You're misinformed.
They offer the official rom, all they do is to pack it in a fastboot installer.
Again, official rom, repacked. I'd advise a fact check because you are active in answering people, but your knowledge is obviously partial.
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whatever, i just dont care
I only trust what i think i can trust, not just few online random people
And dont judge people because u think u are better

ok, device is rooted... THANK YOU!

If I unlock and root my phone, it's possible rollback all to the original status? Turn back locked and unrooted? Or maybe just unroot?