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Any way to make Android Pay actually work?

I've always loved the idea of being able to pay (at a lot of places, now) using NFC technology. Unfortunately, root access, xposed, and now a custom rom (Props to the EpicROM team!) have always out prioritized the NFC payment feature.
I've read a great deal about Magisk, and so I know how it works, but afaik EpicROM is packaged with SuperSU and so there isn't a straightforward way to use one of the compatible superuser apps. So, my question is (and the custom rom issue might be a bit much to tackle, but it's worth asking), has ANYONE managed to get Android Pay working on their Mix?
Also, I searched around for a good bit, only to find the answer elude me: Are there acceptable substitutes for Android Pay that do the same thing (NFC payment, "tap and go"?) and are accepted by most point of sale setups?

bigcc32 said:
I've always loved the idea of being able to pay (at a lot of places, now) using NFC technology. Unfortunately, root access, xposed, and now a custom rom (Props to the EpicROM team!) have always out prioritized the NFC payment feature.
I've read a great deal about Magisk, and so I know how it works, but afaik EpicROM is packaged with SuperSU and so there isn't a straightforward way to use one of the compatible superuser apps. So, my question is (and the custom rom issue might be a bit much to tackle, but it's worth asking), has ANYONE managed to get Android Pay working on their Mix?
Also, I searched around for a good bit, only to find the answer elude me: Are there acceptable substitutes for Android Pay that do the same thing (NFC payment, "tap and go"?) and are accepted by most point of sale setups?
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To pass safety net you need to
1. Be unrooted
2. Have an official rom, which is stable (not developer)
3. Have a locked bootloader
So most probably, Magisk will not help you on this
Sent from my MI MIX using Tapatalk

Nikos2k said:
To pass safety net you need to
1. Be unrooted
2. Have an official rom, which is stable (not developer)
3. Have a locked bootloader
So most probably, Magisk will not help you on this
Sent from my MI MIX using Tapatalk
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Yeah the three things you listed there are things I think I'd rather have than the slight inconvenience of having to actually pull out my wallet to pay for things.
In an ideal world we'd all be able to pay with PayPal using NFC technology, but oh well.

There is a kernel patch which fakes a verifiedboot state; you can try that.
https://github.com/sultanxda/androi...bc05b16bbd33521c2fffaf491c5657a94bfcfc5.patch
Which you can apply to: https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/scorpio-m-oss

adwinp said:
There is a kernel patch which fakes a verifiedboot state; you can try that.
https://github.com/sultanxda/androi...bc05b16bbd33521c2fffaf491c5657a94bfcfc5.patch
Which you can apply to: https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/scorpio-m-oss
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I'm usually pretty technologically literate, but I'm not sure what I'm looking at. Part of the first URL you linked includes the words "oneplus," suggesting to me that it might not be as simple as just running that command line script. I don't expect to be spoon-fed information, but links to any related threads would be much appreciated.

I relocked my bootloader after I installed the official Global rom. I can add my credit cards but I can't get it to pay for anything at a terminal. It just doesn't launch at all.

Instead of flashing patched kernel, I would recommend flashing resurrection rom instead.

Found the EU rom!

Here you go! I take no responsibility if something bad happens. Flash at your own risk... Of course you need to be unlocked and rooted with TWRP recovery
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi.../files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/7.9.22/

stu5797 said:
Here you go! I take no responsibility if something bad happens. Flash at your own risk... Of course you need to be unlocked and rooted with TWRP recovery
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi.../files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/7.9.22/
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Is this the same thing as the 'global' rom?

I think they are different but essentially the same. Both come with Google apps

3473 said:
Is this the same thing as the 'global' rom?
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No. These are the differences:
Our*ROMs features (Whats not in Global):
Based on*China Stable / Weekly builds (except HMNote3SE)
Enabled search gesture (swipe up) on the desktop
Enabled MiDrive in File Explorer
Added landscape mode for SMS app
Sunrise/Sunset in the weather app
Google apps support integrated
Importing theme from zhuti.xiaomi.com via ThemeManager
No useless Chinese bloatware apps
More free RAM due to less background processes
Unified flat style app icons for both system and 3rd party apps (eg. Play Store icon flat*too, unlike official global MIUI)
Advanced menu with color icons (not just text like in official MIUI releases)
No any Chinese character under the full system
Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Radio, Mi Browser: No any useless Chinese content
No possibility to re-lock bootloader accidentally with flash any xiaomi.eu release
Added real 27 languages translation made by Official MIUI Fansites and MIUI Fans
Added EU T9 dialer support
Added charging sound switch
Added Spell Checker switch
Added Screen-OFF animation
Optimized GPS settings for EU
Optimized Battery consumption
Optimized RAM consumption
Added OIS auto-calibration for MI5
Added 4k Video support for MI4C, MI4S, HMNote3Pro, HMNote3SE, HMNote4X
Added 3D Touch to MI5S 3GB RAM version
Added GSMalphabet into SMS app
Added more icons grid layout 4x5, 4x6, 5x5, 5x6
Added Toggles 5x3 layout
SafetyNet passed (Android Pay)
Play Store Certified
Deodexed
And more, and more made by our 5 years MIUI mods experience..
Inviato dal mio Mi Note 2 utilizzando Tapatalk

Thanks! Which root method should I flash in TWRP to make sure I pass safetynet to use Android pay

definitely the latest magisk

stu5797 said:
Thanks! Which root method should I flash in TWRP to make sure I pass safetynet to use Android pay
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You don't have to root to use Android pay with the EU Rom. If you look at the features in the post above yours you will see they include Google certified as part of the package.

scdoyle said:
You don't have to root to use Android pay with the EU Rom. If you look at the features in the post above yours you will see they include Google certified as part of the package.
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once you have a unlocked bootloader, android pay will not run unless you have magisk

I was going to try this out today, but I'm getting the good old "10008 followed by some Chinese text" error when trying to bind my device in Developer Options in order to be able to unlock the bootloader. As far as I know, there is no working fix for that right now...
EDIT: One proposed solution is to connect to a Chinese VPN server and trying to bind it, but it hasn't worked for me (I've tried with four different Chinese servers).

Yes there is. Download plexvpn in the play store and use the Shanghai server. You will get approved right away

stu5797 said:
Yes there is. Download plexvpn in the play store and use the Shanghai server. You will get approved right away
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Thanks! I think I ended up trying ten or so VPN apps, but I wish I had tried plexvpn earlier.
Although I apparently still need to wait 72 hours (or more like 62 hours) to be able to unlock.

Glad I could help! I still need to wait 24 hours until I can unlock

Morphy- said:
Thanks! I think I ended up trying ten or so VPN apps, but I wish I had tried plexvpn earlier.
Although I apparently still need to wait 72 hours (or more like 62 hours) to be able to unlock.
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Why do you have to wait, to unlock the device?
I didnt receive my device yet and it will be my first xiaomi device, thats why im asking

It's hell to unlock this phone. After you jump through hoops to finally get the phone registered to be unlocked, xiaomi puts a mandatory 72 hour wait on the phone before it can actually be unlocked.

loooller said:
once you have a unlocked bootloader, android pay will not run unless you have magisk
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Not going to argue. All I'll say is that android pay works on my Mi 6 with unlocked bootloader, EU Rom but no magisk.

scdoyle said:
Not going to argue. All I'll say is that android pay works on my Mi 6 with unlocked bootloader, EU Rom but no magisk.
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wow i didnt know that, but my Mi 5s with AOSP definitely needed Magisk

stu5797 said:
It's hell to unlock this phone. After you jump through hoops to finally get the phone registered to be unlocked, xiaomi puts a mandatory 72 hour wait on the phone before it can actually be unlocked.
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Can I just register and wait out the 72 hours (before I've received the phone) or do you need the phone to start this process?

3473 said:
Can I just register and wait out the 72 hours (before I've received the phone) or do you need the phone to start this process?
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+1 same question. ^^
My phone will arrive in round about 10 days, so is it possible to wait out the unlock time before I've received the phone?

You should try and start the process without the phone. Once you get the text you will need the phone to register it. To register it use a VPN app like plexvpn to register the phone in developer options. Use the Shanghai location. Once registered you will need to wait the 72 hours.

72h are over for me. I will unlock and flash EU rom after work.

GApp in the red magic 3?

Hi
Will I have the GApp in the RM 3 ?
If I buy a Chinese version or European version, what changes inside for the software?
Thx

If you buy Chinese version, root is needed to install Google service.

how can we root this phone ?

Yeah i saw some videos that it was impossible to install Google apps on Chinese model. Better wait for International release next week.

WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Yeah i saw some videos that it was impossible to install Google apps on Chinese model. Better wait for International release next week.
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Chinese model can install GMS. I successfully install it using Go Google Installer after root.

changguangyu said:
Chinese model can install GMS. I successfully install it using Go Google Installer after root.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/red-magic-3/how-to/red-magic-3-root-guide-t3933148 its good guide

Hi. I have already rooted mine, and had Playstore installed... Haven't experienced any problem so far... Here's a video of it: https://www.facebook.com/clarencedalonzo/videos/2719242894756954/

worth or not buy red magic 3?

Worth it. I think this is best smartphone for this price

International model has stock Android.
Stock Android 9 (Pie)
When you’re not gaming, the Red Magic 3 features a Stock Android 9.0 experience.
No bloatware, no pre-installed games, no overbearing skins. It’s everything you want (and nothing you don’t).
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Hello..after Unlock Bootloader can i flash to global rom if available?

Without unlock bootloader also u can install global rom just download rom and save internal storage then go system update option then local files and find global rom. Confirm install. It's easy?

kararens said:
Hi. I have already rooted mine, and had Playstore installed... Haven't experienced any problem so far... Here's a video of it: https://www.facebook.com/clarencedalonzo/videos/2719242894756954/
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I can't get this. Any tutorial more complete?

Question UK NHS covid app

Hi All
Has anyone got this working on the Mi 11 Ultra?
I've been playing with it for a while. You get part way through the introduction and get a generic error message saying it doesn't work:
"unfortunately this app is not working"
It would be nice if the eror message contained a permission request that had been denied so you could diagnose the issue, but no.
So far I've given it every permission I can see, but still the same problem.
I'm running Chinese ROM Stable 12.5.7
Thanks
Steve

I flashed Eu Rom weekly and it works with no problems. China Rom is just so problematic. I think it will always be unless Xiaomi decides to optimise it for people outside China.

picitup said:
Hi All
Has anyone got this working on the Mi 11 Ultra?
I've been playing with it for a while. You get part way through the introduction and get a generic error message saying it doesn't work:
"unfortunately this app is not working"
It would be nice if the eror message contained a permission request that had been denied so you could diagnose the issue, but no.
So far I've given it every permission I can see, but still the same problem.
I'm running Chinese ROM Stable 12.5.7
Thanks
Steve
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The Chinese ROM doesn't have full GMS framework, so the covid and some other Google apps won't work fully. If you want them, flash the Global or EEA ROM but your best option to keep the best of all the ROMs is to flash the official Xiaomi EU ROM.

Hi both
Thanks for your replies. Time to unlock and root my new phone then!
Cheers
Steve

Sathelp said:
The Chinese ROM doesn't have full GMS framework, so the covid and some other Google apps won't work fully. If you want them, flash the Global or EEA ROM but your best option to keep the best of all the ROMs is to flash the official Xiaomi EU ROM.
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You mean the unofficial one!?
Via twrp ?

picitup said:
Hi both
Thanks for your replies. Time to unlock and root my new phone then!
Cheers
Steve
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No need to root! But unlocking yes! That week's wait is terrible!

speedtripler said:
You mean the unofficial one!?
Via twrp ?
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The EU ROM is approved by Xiaomi Europe and is based on stock updates, stable and weekly beta versions. But yes, via twrp install and format data on first install due to partition differences between them

Sathelp said:
The EU ROM is approved by Xiaomi Europe and is based on stock updates, stable and weekly beta versions. But yes, via twrp install and format data on first install due to partition differences between them
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I thought the Eu ROM was the only "unofficial" one in the world
But this is the first xiaomi device I've ever owned or modified

Yes I mean Xioami EU rom. I believe it's based on the China ROM, but much improved. I installed a few of them on my old Note 10 Pro and they worked well.
After a battle with settings and Xiaomi's Mi Unlock, I've started the boot unlock process so Thursday next week I should be cooked.
The bit that got me was there are 2 settings you need to enable in Developer Options, namely:
USB Debugging
USB Debugging (SecuritySettings)
OEM Unlocking
Without these set, Mi Unlock displays nothing, yes nada.
First port of call after rooting and flashing for me will be checking out camera2 api. I'd like to use 3rd party camera apps with all lenses.
Then hopefully the NHS Covid app will work.
Cheers
Steve

picitup said:
Yes I mean Xioami EU rom. I believe it's based on the China ROM, but much improved. I installed a few of them on my old Note 10 Pro and they worked well.
After a battle with settings and Xiaomi's Mi Unlock, I've started the boot unlock process so Thursday next week I should be cooked.
The bit that got me was there are 2 settings you need to enable in Developer Options, namely:
USB Debugging
USB Debugging (SecuritySettings)
OEM Unlocking
Without these set, Mi Unlock displays nothing, yes nada.
First port of call after rooting and flashing for me will be checking out camera2 api. I'd like to use 3rd party camera apps with all lenses.
Then hopefully the NHS Covid app will work.
Cheers
Steve
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You are in fastboot mode when starting your unlock? Also try a different cable if you were. Many issues with some usb cables not, for some reason, working fully.

Lucky you.... Be glad it doesn't work.... Don't promote these Chinese surveillance apps...

On the snooping side, the firts app I load on a new phone is no root firewall:
NoRoot Firewall - Apps on Google Play
Firewall WITHOUT ROOT. Host name name filtering, fine-grained access control.
play.google.com
By default, it blocks everything so you have to check it and manually enable apps to pass through it, keeping in mind, some apps might not work at first.
If an app is trying to contact a server in China via a secure port (443) it's blocked. I recently bought a Chinese printer and the driver wanted location data and tried SSL to China so that was blocked lol.

Well after much jiggery pokery I now have the weekly EU ROM installed and the UK Covid app is working fine.
On the China ROM.....
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You get to a point in the setup and get some generic error message saying it might be a work phone.
On the EU ROM
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At the same point as above, it asks you for permissions and exposure notifications. You grant them and it carries on and works fine.
I emailed the developers about the issue and with XDA users help, have provided more info ie that it doen't work on China ROM.
Cheers
Steve

picitup said:
Well after much jiggery pokery I now have the weekly EU ROM installed and the UK Covid app is working fine.
On the China ROM.....
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You get to a point in the setup and get some generic error message saying it might be a work phone.
On the EU ROM
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At the same point as above, it asks you for permissions and exposure notifications. You grant them and it carries on and works fine.
I emailed the developers about the issue and with XDA users help, have provided more info ie that it doen't work on China ROM.
Cheers
Steve
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The UK covid app uses Google framework services. The Chinese stock ROM does not have Google (I think I'm right in saying that it's still band from mobiles) , the mini version is non standard and an unofficial add on. The same applies to location history, this does not work on the mini GM's that's added when the phone is exported.
The Xiaomi global and EEA versions have it built in as stock as they are for export markets.
I hope you have some luck but I doubt Google services will be allowed on Chinese ROMs for a long time yet but at least the suppliers put something on us to get started with.

Hi interesting info thanks I love these forums

Question how to take the steps after getting my new mi 11pro?

hi guys ,
At last i ordered my mi 11 pro from china , and i want to prepare my self to the steps ill have to take in order to replace the chinese rom to eu.rom + "twrp"+ Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1 .
please help me understand if these are the neccessary steps ill have to take :
1. unlock the device with xiaomi tool
2. instal the "twrp"
3. flashing the eu.rom
am i right ?
thnx

Why do you want to root it? The EU ROM has widevine L1 and safetynet in the ROM, no need to root to get that. Root can be more of a pain to hide from banking and media DRM apps. Unless you really need to, don't.

Hiding root is super easy. EU rom is buggish I would not recommend it

xNAPx said:
Hiding root is super easy. EU rom is buggish I would not recommend it
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Is it unbearable?
I have Indian version ROM, facing bugs on Daily basis. Currently I need replace Google Dialer with Xiaomi dialer mainly for call recording and smart dialing.

Well if you don't mind a slower phone after spending 1 grand, it is ok

rsarava2 said:
Is it unbearable?
I have Indian version ROM, facing bugs on Daily basis. Currently I need replace Google Dialer with Xiaomi dialer mainly for call recording and smart dialing.
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No, not by far. Unless you are gaming or super critical than X app loads in 6ms against 5 in global, then don't worry. I've been using EU for ages not only on this phone. The Xiaomi dialler and SMS app is so much better for dual SIM phones. Look, if you don't like it, you can always go back. No 9ne 8s forcing anyone to stay EU.