Hi !
I would like to buy chinese version but i have a question first.
What are advantages an inconvenients if th chinese ROM ?
I hope there's not any bloatware or spyware on chinese ROM
Thanks
i heard chinese has call recording available, could not find confirmation though
In my experience the Chinese ROM was surprisingly liveable with, but did have a collection of small quirks:
1) You can configure it to *nearly* eliminate instances of seeing Chinese text, but not all. Things like; if you had the 'Weather' alarm set, you would get a weather report in Chinese. Also, there is an AI that could take over your calls for you - it would speak to people in Chinese (and if you engaged it accidentally, all text was in Chinese so v hard to disable...
2) I found that long app names would spill over onto another line mid word
3) Trying to change font would bring up only Chinese options
4) No option to enable Google Discover on the -1 menu
5) Google Backups wouldn't work
6) Deliveroo (UK app) wouldn't allow login via Google
On the upside, Google Pay worked perfectly as did banking apps. I found it pretty easy to get rid of most Chinese apps (or put them in a folder, out of the way)
I eventually flashed to a Xiaomi.EU rom which is essentially perfect and resolves all the above. Its based on the Chinese ROM so keeps all the latest features available within it (including call recording, which the Global versions apparently don't have).
After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?
I mean is it safe to relock it?
kaczorcuchnie said:
After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?
I mean is it safe to relock it?
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Bootloader has to remain unlocked, yes. As I understand it, relocking would brick your phone (if you're not on the stock ROM).
kaczorcuchnie said:
After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?
I mean is it safe to relock it?
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And you don't need it locked anyway. Everything works ok without it using the EU ROM. There is no loss of security.
Sathelp said:
And you don't need it locked anyway. Everything works ok without it using the EU ROM. There is no loss of security.
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google pay works? without magisk?
kaczorcuchnie said:
google pay works? without magisk?
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OK, I need some clarification please. I just ordered the phone on Swappa and will have it soon but I would like to have a plan in place for reaching my goal...A rooted phone with TWRP (don't know about what ROM yet)
I'm not sure what software will be on this phone when I get it (EU or Chinese stock/dev) but does that make a difference when attempting to put TWRP on the phone? Also, are there still 2 separate versions or is there just one now?
Also in regards to the initial root and TWRP procedure is it not possible to have SU zip on your phone beforehand or does it have to be transferred from your computer while in TWRP? Finally, the verity no opt encrypt zip must be flashed regardless of whether you are rooting or not? Many thanks for any and all help!
SantinoInc said:
I'm not sure what software will be on this phone when I get it (EU or Chinese stock/dev) but does that make a difference when attempting to put TWRP on the phone? Also, are there still 2 separate versions or is there just one now?
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Presently if you read max of the posts in major of the forums, you will find out there are three versions of ROM majorly (removing Chinese dev from the list as many don't seem to be on this) - If you are buying the phone from a reseller and not directly from xiaomi, mostly you will end up with Vendor ROM
1) Vendor ROM global (8.08.0 something version) which comes with very less bloatware and Google play services. Sometimes people said their bootloader was unlocked and for some its not. (mine was locked, so had to apply for unlock - It took 3 days to get the approval).
PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY TIMES THIS VENDOR ROM HAS A "NOTES APP" WITH TROJAN ON IT. MALWARE BYTES DETECTS THIS. HENCE I DECIDED TO GET OFF IT.
2) Chinese stable ROM - The official miui ROM. It has OTA updates but comes with bloatware and quite cumbersome to use for a non Chinese person like me or thats what I felt. If you really want to use Chinese stable (and still need google apps) there is a guide which is available some where in one of the forums, right now can't get hold of it somehow.
3) EU ROM (weekly updates - I believe to be done manually) - This one is so far the best I have used and very less bloatware (there is "Qunar travel" and one Chinese app that came with it. I simply uninstalled them blindly). Comes with google play services and you can download the rest from google store.
My journey so far is Vendor ROM --> Chinese Stable --> EU ROM (Non-root)
Why i didn't go directly from Vendor ROM to EU ROM is because
1) some of the users had issues with TWRP's touch non-responsiveness.
2) I want to see what is there on Chinese Stable before going to EU ROM, so that I can do a comparison.
For Vendor ROM to Chinese Stable use the guide below (by @satishp)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/kindly-help-flashing-to-china-stable-t3528652
For Chinese Stable (or if you want to try from Vendor ROM directly to EU ROM) to EU ROM use the guide below (by @underlines)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
Following the steps exactly in the above two guides, I was able to install EU ROM without any issues.
SantinoInc said:
Also in regards to the initial root and TWRP procedure is it not possible to have SU zip on your phone beforehand or does it have to be transferred from your computer while in TWRP?
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When you enable developer options on your phone and enable USB debugging, then I believe when you connect your phone to laptop/desktop it should connect using MTP and should be seen as device. So I guess you can copy the zip before hand on to the phone.
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Finally, the verity no opt encrypt zip must be flashed regardless of whether you are rooting or not? Many thanks for any and all help!
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All the guides mention that whenever you want to install the EU ROM without root, the dm-verity is compulsory to flash before reboot.
Hope this helps!!. Enjoy your MIX.
thehearty said:
Presently if you read max of the posts in major of the forums, you will find out there are three versions of ROM majorly (removing Chinese dev from the list as many don't seem to be on this) - If you are buying the phone from a reseller and not directly from xiaomi, mostly you will end up with Vendor ROM
1) Vendor ROM global (8.08.0 something version) which comes with very less bloatware and Google play services. Sometimes people said their bootloader was unlocked and for some its not. (mine was locked, so had to apply for unlock - It took 3 days to get the approval).
PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY TIMES THIS VENDOR ROM HAS A "NOTES APP" WITH TROJAN ON IT. MALWARE BYTES DETECTS THIS. HENCE I DECIDED TO GET OFF IT.
2) Chinese stable ROM - The official miui ROM. It has OTA updates but comes with bloatware and quite cumbersome to use for a non Chinese person like me or thats what I felt. If you really want to use Chinese stable (and still need google apps) there is a guide which is available some where in one of the forums, right now can't get hold of it somehow.
3) EU ROM (weekly updates - I believe to be done manually) - This one is so far the best I have used and very less bloatware (there is "Qunar travel" and one Chinese app that came with it. I simply uninstalled them blindly). Comes with google play services and you can download the rest from google store.
My journey so far is Vendor ROM --> Chinese Stable --> EU ROM (Non-root)
Why i didn't go directly from Vendor ROM to EU ROM is because
1) some of the users had issues with TWRP's touch non-responsiveness.
2) I want to see what is there on Chinese Stable before going to EU ROM, so that I can do a comparison.
For Vendor ROM to Chinese Stable use the guide below (by @satishp)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/kindly-help-flashing-to-china-stable-t3528652
For Chinese Stable (or if you want to try from Vendor ROM directly to EU ROM) to EU ROM use the guide below (by @underlines)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
Following the steps exactly in the above two guides, I was able to install EU ROM without any issues.
When you enable developer options on your phone and enable USB debugging, then I believe when you connect your phone to laptop/desktop it should connect using MTP and should be seen as device. So I guess you can copy the zip before hand on to the phone.
All the guides mention that whenever you want to install the EU ROM with/without root, the dm-verity is compulsory to flash before reboot.
Hope this helps!!. Enjoy your MIX.
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Wow, thank you so much for that very thorough answer! I will be getting the phone tomorrow and my goal will be to get the EU Rom on my phone with TWRP and Xposed.
One more small question. So if I happen to get the touch screen freeze (in TWRP or after system reboot) how do you recover from this situation?
SantinoInc said:
One more small question. So if I happen to get the touch screen freeze (in TWRP or after system reboot) how do you recover from this situation?
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I believe you have to go to Chinese Stable then using MiFlash or install one more version of TWRP which is compatible with Chinese ROM and then other steps. (one of the guides mentions these too)
But my suggestion is simply follow the steps in both the guides, go to chinese stable and then to EU ROM. Its worth the 15 min extra effort as surely i can tell this will not have problems and I believe you can definitely got to root/xposed too finally.
There is a small typo in my previous answer (I corrected it now). Sincere apologies for the same.
Dm-verity is not needed if you are going to root. If you flash to EU ROM and don't want root, then install dm-verity. This is as per the guide mentioned in my last answer.
Hope this helps.
Hello people,
Just received my new Mix today and after a few first tweaks and basic customizations (not planning on rooting just yet), I have a couple of doubts... First, though, make clear that I had an update waiting as soon as I opened updater app, OTA installed with no problems MIUI Global 8.2.4.0 (MAHMIDL). I guess that makes it an official ROM, right?
Then the doubts:
1: I checked and it turns out phone is unlocked... What's that mean? Is that normal, usual? Does it mean it is not new?
2: I enabled dev options and, when in there, there is not the toggle for "enable (or allow, don't remember) OEM unlock"? Does that option disappear when phone is unlocked?
Sorry for the super boon level and thanks in advance...
albertoduqe said:
Hello people,
Just received my new Mix today and after a few first tweaks and basic customizations (not planning on rooting just yet), I have a couple of doubts... First, though, make clear that I had an update waiting as soon as I opened updater app, OTA installed with no problems MIUI Global 8.2.4.0 (MAHMIDL). I guess that makes it an official ROM, right?
Then the doubts:
1: I checked and it turns out phone is unlocked... What's that mean? Is that normal, usual? Does it mean it is not new?
2: I enabled dev options and, when in there, there is not the toggle for "enable (or allow, don't remember) OEM unlock"? Does that option disappear when phone is unlocked?
Sorry for the super boon level and thanks in advance...
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The seller unlocked the bootloader so he could install the Global Rom for you and the unlock lock toggle is in a different menu i think.
lowrider_05 said:
The seller unlocked the bootloader so he could install the Global Rom for you and the unlock lock toggle is in a different menu i think.
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Does it mean that if I try to flash twrp through my pc (adb) on my mi mix with the global rom it wont delete my data? (Because bootloader is already unlocked)
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omerbagi10 said:
Does it mean that if I try to flash twrp through my pc (adb) on my mi mix with the global rom it wont delete my data? (Because bootloader is already unlocked)
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Flashing the TWRP won't delete any data but you have to root then. Otherwise your device may get encrypted(you have to do factory reset to get rid of encryption which removes all of your data). As also noted in twrp site:
This device uses dm-verity!
This means that swiping to allow system modifications will prevent you from being able to boot if you are using the stock kernel. In order to bypass dm-verity's boot prevention, you will have to install a kernel that has dm-verity disabled in the fstab.
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Mi MIX
7.5.4 Épic
Konsstantine34 said:
Flashing the TWRP won't delete any data but you have to root then. Otherwise your device may get encrypted(you have to do factory reset to get rid of encryption which removes all of your data). As also noted in twrp site:
Mi MIX
7.5.4 Épic
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Ok thanks
Sent from my OnePlus2 using XDA Labs
Grats on the Mix and enjoy Its unique enough to be a fun device.
Alright!
Thanks for the answers
I kept searching and kind of arrived at that conclusion although wasn't sure so great.
I guess that must also be why when verifying with antutu it says the device was sold online in march while I ordered it last monday...
So far I am really liking this big fellow
albertoduqe said:
Hello people,
Just received my new Mix today and after a few first tweaks and basic customizations (not planning on rooting just yet), I have a couple of doubts... First, though, make clear that I had an update waiting as soon as I opened updater app, OTA installed with no problems MIUI Global 8.2.4.0 (MAHMIDL). I guess that makes it an official ROM, right?
Then the doubts:
1: I checked and it turns out phone is unlocked... What's that mean? Is that normal, usual? Does it mean it is not new?
2: I enabled dev options and, when in there, there is not the toggle for "enable (or allow, don't remember) OEM unlock"? Does that option disappear when phone is unlocked?
Sorry for the super boon level and thanks in advance...
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Hi!
Even my Mi Mix arrived with unlocked bootloader.
Vendor unlocked it and has installed Global ROM with Italian language available.
So, without waiting more time, I've flashed twrp and a custom ROM after 10 minutes [emoji3]
alberto8523 said:
Hi!
Even my Mi Mix arrived with unlocked bootloader.
Vendor unlocked it and has installed Global ROM with Italian language available.
So, without waiting more time, I've flashed twrp and a custom ROM after 10 minutes [emoji3]
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::good:
I just bought an unlocked Mi Mix from a US reseller. Does that mean I will get the Global Rom too? Is there a benefit of the Global vs standard version? Will I be able to download all my Google Apps, Netflix and DTV Now?
As far as I know the fact that it comes unlocked doesn't necessarily mean it will come with global rom.
As for types of MIUI official rom's, there's a few threads around explaining them all. You can also google it, as it is a common issue. In my understanding, global is not opposite to "normal" Among official MIUI roms, there are basically global and chinese versions, and within each kind you get stable roms and developer or beta roms.
You will need to check the one you got preinstalled when you get the device.
On the other hand, check this forum and you will find all kinds of answers and tones of resources.
I highly recommend Underlines master thread grouping main stuff for the Mix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
I just ordered my Mi Mix yesterday and received it this morning.
The phone was brand new and sealed, still a virgin, I was the first to break the seal.
My device too had an unlocked bootloader! I had recovery and custom rom running in minutes...
Hello,
I want to buy this phone because I prefer it over the Mi Mix 2.
The only, more or less, cheap Mi Mix I find are chinese versions, at least that's what I assume.
If it is a chinese version, do I have any disadvantages when using it in germany or any other west country?
rgds
addicTix said:
Hello,
I want to buy this phone because I prefer it over the Mi Mix 2.
The only, more or less, cheap Mi Mix I find are chinese versions, at least that's what I assume.
If it is a chinese version, do I have any disadvantages when using it in germany or any other west country?
rgds
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The only difference is it would likely be a Chinese vendor rom and you would have to install Google...or you could just flash the global rom which as a novice tinkerer I was able to do thanks to all the great help from these forums. Good luck!
Is it also possible to just flash the original stock rom of this phone, if its a chinese one?
Because I'd like to have the "original" experience first and install custom roms later on.
The only thing I really need on day one is root.
And the only problem I could have with a chinese version of this phone is a chinese rom? So no problems with my sim card or with any other thing?
addicTix said:
Is it also possible to just flash the original stock rom of this phone, if its a chinese one?
Because I'd like to have the "original" experience first and install custom roms later on.
The only thing I really need on day one is root.
And the only problem I could have with a chinese version of this phone is a chinese rom? So no problems with my sim card or with any other thing?
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None at all
imapfsr said:
None at all
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And what about warranty?
I found a listening on ebay, and in the description it says it's the chinese version of the phone without google store and pre-installed chinese apps, and if I would root the phone to delete those apps or flash 3rd party rom's, I lose the 1 year seller warranty (don't know if xiaomi offers a warranty for their EU customers, especially if they have a chinese version of the phone).
Of course, I want to flash a global rom, as I don't want to have this chinese rom on the phone.
If I have any problems which require a warranty, what's the easiest way to go back to the original rom?
addicTix said:
And what about warranty?
I found a listening on ebay, and in the description it says it's the chinese version of the phone without google store and pre-installed chinese apps, and if I would root the phone to delete those apps or flash 3rd party rom's, I lose the 1 year seller warranty (don't know if xiaomi offers a warranty for their EU customers, especially if they have a chinese version of the phone).
Of course, I want to flash a global rom, as I don't want to have this chinese rom on the phone.
If I have any problems which require a warranty, what's the easiest way to go back to the original rom?
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The Chinese ROM isn't even that bad, can install Google play from mi market, let's be honest the only way the phone is going to break is if you drop it or install a ROM from a different phone. Think you can install global ROM from mi flash without root or voiding warranty.
james1089 said:
The Chinese ROM isn't even that bad, can install Google play from mi market, let's be honest the only way the phone is going to break is if you drop it or install a ROM from a different phone. Think you can install global ROM from mi flash without root or voiding warranty.
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In some models flashing the proper ROM can also break it.
For example with Xiaomi Mi8 if you flash the Global ROM and forget to uncheck the "lock bootloader" option.
skanskan said:
In some models flashing the proper ROM can also break it.
For example with Xiaomi Mi8 if you flash the Global ROM and forget to uncheck the "lock bootloader" option.
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it will not break, you just have to unlock again.
why give false info?
heindrix said:
it will not break, you just have to unlock again.
why give false info?
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You can find thousands of user comments explaining how their device enter into a infinite bootloop error and they aren't able to reflash it any more. They are waiting for a solution from Xiaomi.
skanskan said:
You can find thousands of user comments explaining how their device enters into a infinite bootloop error and they aren't able to reflash it any more. They are waiting for a solution from Xiaomi.
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nope.
i did flash "lock bootloader" so many times to many secondhand phone before i sold it and never once it went bootloop.
the bootloop has nothing to do with flash "lock bootloader", not a thing at all.
heindrix said:
nope.
i did flash "lock bootloader" so many times to many secondhand phone before i sold it and never once it went bootloop.
the bootloop has nothing to do with flash "lock bootloader", not a thing at all.
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http://en.miui.com/thread-3446489-1-1.html
https://miui-germany.de/forum/index.php?thread/16398-custom-rom-mi8-bootloop/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/help/mi-mix-bootloop-t3535529
https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1429847
https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1429225
If you google it you can find thousands more, in different languages.
skanskan said:
http://en.miui.com/thread-3446489-1-1.html
https://miui-germany.de/forum/index.php?thread/16398-custom-rom-mi8-bootloop/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/help/mi-mix-bootloop-t3535529
https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1429847
https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1429225
If you google it you can find thousands more, in different languages.
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this is not Mi 8 topic forum, mate.
as for mi mix bootloop thread you gave, i can see that he flashed using Mi PC Suite, what outcome to expect when someone doesn't know what he's doing?
just stop, mate.
as i told you, i've mi-flashed so many secondhand phone to re-lock the bootloader and sold it, doing fine until now.
heindrix said:
this is not Mi 8 topic forum, mate.
as for mi mix bootloop thread you gave, i can see that he flashed using Mi PC Suite, what outcome to expect when someone doesn't know what he's doing?
just stop, mate.
as i told you, i've mi-flashed so many secondhand phone to re-lock the bootloader and sold it, doing fine until now.
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I'm not speaking about Mi8 but it general, is a problem that affects many Xiaomi phones. I've just posted the first results you can find.
Hi,
I have received an email notification from SONY stating that there was an update available for my device (v. 47.2.A.2.33) and described a few ways to proceed with the update - however, none worked. All methods stopped right in the beginning stating "no updates available".
SONY support could not help, either. They were asking me for patience until the update reaches me and I will be notified - but I had already been notified...
Anyway, is there a way to bypass the waiting line and force-get the version now, instead of waiting (who knows for how long)?
The device is an operator-free version, so I am not tied to any vendor mercy.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Csani
Just use Xpericheck to download the firmware version you want. Then use NewFlasher to flash it.
No need to rooting, unlocked bootloader or anything fancy.
Csani said:
is there a way to bypass the waiting line and force-get the version now, instead of waiting (who knows for how long)?
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Just upgrade it yourself, you won't damage the phone or change your warranty status.
Look on Xperiafirm and find a 47.2.A.4.45 buld that is for your region, although any EU region would be fine, US versions have fingerprint and VoLTE disabled for some reason. Customised version is a good option as doesn't contain any provider bloatware. My choice would be Customized DE.
Download Newflasher and put it in the same folder as the firmware you downloaded from Xperiafirm
Delete Userdataxxx.sin and files ending in .ta . This will ensure that you don't lose any personal data. Also delete persist*.sin to avoid losing android attest key.
Then start newflasher.exe and follow instrctions.
You might need a copy of the Sony driver
I would make a backup with Xperia transfer before you do anything, if the phone is glitchty after your rebuild, then factory reset it and then restore from the backup.
Can somebody tell me EXACTLY (or give me the link for it) the explanation of what's the difference between a regular stock rom and its Customised DE counterpart? It was my understanding deleting pre-installed apps like Facebook or Spotify (not just disable them) was impossible, flashing customised roms solves the problem?
Dany XP said:
Can somebody tell me EXACTLY (or give me the link for it) the explanation of what's the difference between a regular stock rom and its Customised DE counterpart? It was my understanding deleting pre-installed apps like Facebook or Spotify (not just disable them) was impossible, flashing customised roms solves the problem?
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Customized DE is a regular stock rom. It just means that it's meant for the German market and not tied to any operator like Vodaphone etc. Customized UK would be for the UK market and so on.
There's not much difference between the customizations (although operator specific ones probably won't work with other ones and you shouldn't flash them). Some don't have all the features (US might not have fingerprint sensor enabled, some don't have VoLTE...). All have some preinstalled apps (or bloatware if you wish) mut the actual apps might vary - some have more, some less and some just ha e different useless **** instead of other.
So the "Customized xx" here refers to stock rom, not a custom rom. You can flash any Customized x for your phone even with a locked bootloader but "Custom ROM" like LineageOS or AOSPExtended would need an unlocked bootloader.
Also if you want to remove the bloatware completely you'll need root (and unlocked bootloader). But before you do that, please back up TA and read carefully about how it changes your phone in ways that can't be reversed.
Is there any other place to download the .ftf file?
Xpericheck.com redirects me to alfafile.net but I don't have premium account and cannot download the file
jelenn said:
Is there any other place to download the .ftf file?
Xpericheck.com redirects me to alfafile.net but I don't have premium account and cannot download the file
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Pretty sure flashtool can make one from the files you download from Xperiafirm
Worked, thanks
vofferz said:
Customized DE is a regular stock rom. It just means that it's meant for the German market and not tied to any operator like Vodaphone etc. Customized UK would be for the UK market and so on.
There's not much difference between the customizations (although operator specific ones probably won't work with other ones and you shouldn't flash them). Some don't have all the features (US might not have fingerprint sensor enabled, some don't have VoLTE...). All have some preinstalled apps (or bloatware if you wish) mut the actual apps might vary - some have more, some less and some just ha e different useless **** instead of other.
So the "Customized xx" here refers to stock rom, not a custom rom. You can flash any Customized x for your phone even with a locked bootloader but "Custom ROM" like LineageOS or AOSPExtended would need an unlocked bootloader.
Also if you want to remove the bloatware completely you'll need root (and unlocked bootloader). But before you do that, please back up TA and read carefully about how it changes your phone in ways that can't be reversed.
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So in customized I still have facebook, Spotify and all that crap? Too bad
Dany XP said:
So in customized I still have facebook, Spotify and all that crap? Too bad
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Yes. And you probably have the "Customized xx" rom already on your device (unless you have an operator specific ROM).
Hello!
I'm going to install the Xiaomi.EU ROM soon, due to the possibility of losing access to Google services (see the other thread in this forum regarding Google services for more info).
Now, I originally wanted to wait for TWRP, but now, I want to do it ASAP instead. Does it make any functional difference whether I install it with fastboot commands or via TWRP?
Oh, and I've once read something about someone losing some per-phone unique key or something due to flashing a custom ROM, causing some functionality to be degraded. Are there any such issues with the Mi 11?
Thanks!
Lucavon said:
Hello!
I'm going to install the Xiaomi.EU ROM soon, due to the possibility of losing access to Google services (see the other thread in this forum regarding Google services for more info).
Now, I originally wanted to wait for TWRP, but now, I want to do it ASAP instead. Does it make any functional difference whether I install it with fastboot commands or via TWRP?
Oh, and I've once read something about someone losing some per-phone unique key or something due to flashing a custom ROM, causing some functionality to be degraded. Are there any such issues with the Mi 11?
Thanks!
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Just use fastboot. You'll be waiting a while for twrp. You shouldn't lose anything but if you're concerned read the Xiaomi EU thread
Mackay53 said:
Just use fastboot. You'll be waiting a while for twrp. You shouldn't lose anything but if you're concerned read the Xiaomi EU thread
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Thanks!
Lucavon said:
Hello!
I'm going to install the Xiaomi.EU ROM soon, due to the possibility of losing access to Google services (see the other thread in this forum regarding Google services for more info).
Now, I originally wanted to wait for TWRP, but now, I want to do it ASAP instead. Does it make any functional difference whether I install it with fastboot commands or via TWRP?
Oh, and I've once read something about someone losing some per-phone unique key or something due to flashing a custom ROM, causing some functionality to be degraded. Are there any such issues with the Mi 11?
Thanks!
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Yes, flash by fastboot. I don't know which function to lose that you've heard of. I can only tell you that everything works. Full Google support, including Google Pay, Widevine L1 is available. So there is no reason not to flash xiaomi.eu
pittrich said:
Yes, flash by fastboot. I don't know which function to lose that you've heard of. I can only tell you that everything works. Full Google support, including Google Pay, Widevine L1 is available. So there is no reason not to flash xiaomi.eu
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Thanks! Just started the unlock process yesterday, preparing for the reset when flashing. Looking forward to seeing how the Xiaomi.EU ROM will feel!
Lucavon said:
Thanks! Just started the unlock process yesterday, preparing for the reset when flashing. Looking forward to seeing how the Xiaomi.EU ROM will feel!
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I know very little about the history of the Xiaomi.EU ROM. Is it just a group of Mi enthusiasts that support it? Can one say that this ROM is much better than the Global ROMs that eventually get released by Xiaomi?
Also, since your device has to be unlocked to flash it, do you still get OTA updates like security patches? Sorry for all the newb questions.
philhab said:
I know very little about the history of the Xiaomi.EU ROM. Is it just a group of Mi enthusiasts that support it? Can one say that this ROM is much better than the Global ROMs that eventually get released by Xiaomi?
Also, since your device has to be unlocked to flash it, do you still get OTA updates like security patches? Sorry for all the newb questions.
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Yes that's correct. More optimised and usually more features than global.
You'll still get OTA updates but you'll need to use fastboot for it.
Mackay53 said:
Yes that's correct. More optimised and usually more features than global.
You'll still get OTA updates but you'll need to use fastboot for it.
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Ok thanks for the info. I'm slowly educating myself because I thought I would be happy with the CN ROM but the writing might be on the wall for supporting Google services. I already had small issues with Google services not being fully supported (still don't see Nearby Share on what is supposed to be Android 11) but they weren't dealbreakers.
Now Xiaomi.EU is starting to look more attractive.
So if I move to Xiaomi.EU, I would have to apply any OTA security patches myself with fastboot?
philhab said:
Ok thanks for the info. I'm slowly educating myself because I thought I would be happy with the CN ROM but the writing might be on the wall for supporting Google services. I already had small issues with Google services not being fully supported (still don't see Nearby Share on what is supposed to be Android 11) but they weren't dealbreakers.
Now Xiaomi.EU is starting to look more attractive.
So if I move to Xiaomi.EU, I would have to apply any OTA security patches myself with fastboot?
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Yeah you'll need to flash them with fastboot until there's a twrp. You usually get an update every Friday.
Xiaomi.EU is definitely the way to go for Chinese ROM users
Mackay53 said:
Yeah you'll need to flash them with fastboot until there's a twrp. You usually get an update every Friday.
Xiaomi.EU is definitely the way to go for Chinese ROM users
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Thanks again.
Would I still have MIUI as a skin or does the Xiaomi.EU ROM come with a different UI?
Also, I've read it takes a week to unlock the bootloader. If I unlock it but choose to eventually not use Xiaomi.EU can I revert back to the CN ROM or a Global ROM? I guess what I'm asking is does unlocking the bootloader change my phone permanently in some way?
philhab said:
Thanks again.
Would I still have MIUI as a skin or does the Xiaomi.EU ROM come with a different UI?
Also, I've read it takes a week to unlock the bootloader. If I unlock it but choose to eventually not use Xiaomi.EU can I revert back to the CN ROM or a Global ROM? I guess what I'm asking is does unlocking the bootloader change my phone permanently in some way?
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It's the same skin just with all the Chinese crap removed and Google integrated into the system with a few extra features.
If you unlock the bootloader you can install any ROM you want so chinese, EU, global, GSI, and custom ROMs etc when they arrive.
Just be careful that if you decide to relock the bootloader you must be back on the ROM that came with the phone so a Chinese ROM otherwise you'll brick the phone.
Mackay53 said:
It's the same skin just with all the Chinese crap removed and Google integrated into the system with a few extra features.
If you unlock the bootloader you can install any ROM you want so chinese, EU, global, GSI, and custom ROMs etc when they arrive.
Just be careful that if you decide to relock the bootloader you must be back on the ROM that came with the phone so a Chinese ROM otherwise you'll brick the phone.
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Ok, cool. Thanks
everyting works fine, except voice match, ok google with screen off. Camera is laggy as well
will i loose widewine L1 if i root?