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Official Global ROM

I have not tested it yet, but the official global ROM from 9/21 is apparently here.
http://bigota.d.miui.com/7.9.21/miui_MIMIX2Global_7.9.21_7f94ca393f_7.1.zip
This is not the fastboot version, but the regular 'updater' version. According to some users on the miui forums, it wasn't possible to install, but if anyone wants to try they're welcome to.
http://en.miui.com/thread-928181-1-1.html
I will be working to make a fastboot version of this. Really, it shouldn't be too hard to use sdat2img on the system.new.dat file, then fastboot flash everything from the firmware-update folder.

Update: I was able to flash it with fastboot.
Just use sdat2img on the system.new.dat and system.transfer.list files like this:
python sdat2img.py system.transfer.list system.new.dat system.img
Then flash the system.img, the boot.img, and all of the partitions in the firmware-update folder, using a flash_all script for reference.
It booted up fine. More details to come.
Thoughts after booting (will continue to update):
Many languages are supported, but only able to choose China as the region.
Comes with lots of google apps. Gmail, maps, youtube, drive, play music, play movies, photos, chrome, Duo.
Security patch is 2017-08-01. MIUI version is MIUI 9 Global 7.9.21 | Beta. No updates found in system update.
Fails SafetyNet at CTS profile match.
Overall: I think it's not necessary to install this one. It has the same bugs and issues as all of the other roms, but fails safetynet as well. The best choice is still EU rom.

duraaraa said:
Update: I was able to flash it with fastboot.
Just use sdat2img on the system.new.dat and system.transfer.list files like this:
python sdat2img.py system.transfer.list system.new.dat system.img
Then flash the system.img, the boot.img, and all of the partitions in the firmware-update folder, using a flash_all script for reference.
It booted up fine. More details to come.
Thoughts after booting (will continue to update):
Many languages are supported, but only able to choose China as the region.
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Nice to see, maybe we will see a new EU ROM now...

dustintinsley said:
Nice to see, maybe we will see a new EU ROM now...
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Actually I think this is older than the EU rom.

This was from the India launch event. Hopefully it gets posted soon.

Global rom has been properly released now: http://en.miui.com/download-334.html#491

Can i install the global rom without unlocking the bootloader?

Global ROM is officially released. Here is the link and instructions to install. Shouldn't need bootloader unlock.
http://en.miui.com/download-334.html

GodKingKnight said:
Global ROM is officially released. Here is the link and instructions to install. Shouldn't need bootloader unlock.
http://en.miui.com/download-334.html
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Doesn't work for me, says "Can't verify update. Other reason".
You need the Fastboot rom from here: http://update.miui.com/updates/v1/fullromdownload.php?d=chiron_global&b=F&r=global&n= and to flash the rom with this http://api.en.miui.com/url/MiFlashTool
You need an unlocked bootloader too iirc.

Sorry Please use VPN Chinese server in order to unlock bootloader using the MI unlock tool. Then flash ROM using MI flash tool.

www.xiaomitool.com/latest
^ this tool will let you move from China to Global without unlocking your bootloader, just tried it and it worked perfectly.

Dogtanians said:
www.xiaomitool.com/latest
^ this tool will let you move from China to Global without unlocking your bootloader, just tried it and it worked perfectly.
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From what I read on the mi forum and Reddit the bootl loader still needed to be unlocked. Was that an old version and this new one does not need the phone to be unlocked.

kcc1982 said:
From what I read on the mi forum and Reddit the bootl loader still needed to be unlocked. Was that an old version and this new one does not need the phone to be unlocked.
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This version 100% doesn't need an unlocked bootloader for the Mi Mix 2, I'm not sure if the older version didn't work or not but this one does. I can't unlock my bootloader through Xiaomi until 3pm tomorrow UK time (72 hour wait) but I flashed the Global ROM today with no issues

Dogtanians said:
This version 100% doesn't need an unlocked bootloader for the Mi Mix 2, I'm not sure if the older version didn't work or not but this one does. I can't unlock my bootloader through Xiaomi until 3pm tomorrow UK time (72 hour wait) but I flashed the Global ROM today with no issues
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Wow it worked. Strange though that the only region I have a choice in during the setup is China though even with the global stable.

Yep, the tool worked. Bootloader locked.

Coffee Freak said:
Yep, the tool worked. Bootloader locked.
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Could you pick your region?

Dogtanians said:
www.xiaomitool.com/latest
^ this tool will let you move from China to Global without unlocking your bootloader, just tried it and it worked perfectly.
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This is really really useful. Just flashed from China ROM to the Global ROM with this tool without unlocking bootloader. Thanks a million.
The Global ROM is smooth as hell too.

kcc1982 said:
Could you pick your region?
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No, but I love Chinese food!

Coffee Freak said:
No, but I love Chinese food!
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After I reflashed with the mi flashtool and fastboot US is available.

if your phone has been unlocked, you can use the fastboot ROM with xiaomi flash tool to do firmware switch, this way allow you pick more region you like like US.

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.

Question Help a newbie

Hello, how do I root my new phone, Xiaomi Redmi 9T? I'm a beginner, please give thorough instructions on how to install TWRP and install EU rom. I know that I can search but I want to be sure. Everyone in this device forum seems to be rooted which confuses me. Is there a universal way to root all xiaomi phones? And give Gcam too, thank you for anyone who helps!

i think everyone using same method here,
[Guide] [Stable] xiaomi.eu Ad free Builds installation
As Redmi as usual messes up naming convention, we ended up having three names for same device - Redmi Note 9 4G (CN), Redmi 9T (EU) and Redmi 9 Power (IN) I had spent a day on best way to remove ads in our device and ended up reinstalling ROM...
forum.xda-developers.com
how thorough do you expect im not sure...

ALAN69420 said:
Hello, how do I root my new phone, Xiaomi Redmi 9T? I'm a beginner, please give thorough instructions on how to install TWRP and install EU rom. I know that I can search but I want to be sure. Everyone in this device forum seems to be rooted which confuses me. Is there a universal way to root all xiaomi phones? And give Gcam too, thank you for anyone who helps!
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The best root method I have used is Magisk, if you are using the stock ROM, you can install it by patching boot.img, you need to unlock bootloader first.
You can extract the original boot.img from the fastboot ROM tgz package.
If you are using a custom ROM and TWRP, you can flash the zip package in TWRP.
Installation
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io

cbw said:
The best root method I have used is Magisk, if you are using the stock ROM, you can install it by patching boot.img, you need to unlock bootloader first.
You can extract the original boot.img from the fastboot ROM tgz package.
If you are using a custom ROM and TWRP, you can flash the zip package in TWRP.
Installation
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io
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Will I receive ota updates after root?

ALAN69420 said:
Will I receive ota updates after root?
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With Magisk installed, I think you can't update the system directly, I think you have to unroot first.
You can read the information about it here.
OTA Upgrade Guides
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io

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
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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?

Question Flash 'Vanilla' ROM

I have a Redmi Note 10 Pro model M2101K6R which I believe is the Global version.
I bought it used but originally it was from Telcel Mexico.
They have somehow managed to lock out the second SIM slot, via OS or MIUI I'm not sure.
Anyway, I'd like to install a non vendor ROM with the second SIM enabled but without installing a custom recovery or rooting.
Is this possible? If so, can someone point me to a guide?
Thanks in advance

Ple
dwsco said:
I have a Redmi Note 10 Pro model M2101K6R which I believe is the Global version.
I bought it used but originally it was from Telcel Mexico.
They have somehow managed to lock out the second SIM slot, via OS or MIUI I'm not sure.
Anyway, I'd like to install a non vendor ROM with the second SIM enabled but without installing a custom recovery or rooting.
Is this possible? If so, can someone point me to a guide?
Thanks in advance
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Please write more details why no twrp?
You can flash stock android 11 via PC and miflash if you unlock bootloader and set developer usb Debugging

Laptapper said:
Ple
Please write more details why no twrp?
You can flash stock android 11 via PC and miflash if you unlock bootloader and set developer usb Debugging
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dwsco said:
I have a Redmi Note 10 Pro model M2101K6R which I believe is the Global version.
I bought it used but originally it was from Telcel Mexico.
They have somehow managed to lock out the second SIM slot, via OS or MIUI I'm not sure.
Anyway, I'd like to install a non vendor ROM with the second SIM enabled but without installing a custom recovery or rooting.
Is this possible? If so, can someone point me to a guide?
Thanks in advance
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I've been flashing on my last 4 or 5 phones and I'm now ready for a peaceful stress free life
I thought I might be able to flash a stock rom with no extras... Not familiar with miflash yet so I'll go research that. Do you keep OTA if you flash a stock rom or do you have to go manual after the first one?
Also, on the mi.com site it says you can flash from a stock rom to an updated stock rom without unlocking... Is tha not the case?

So, I believe I've figured it out. Sorry for the wasted post but perhaps it will help others. You can download the official firmware from the mi.com site and install it using the local update method.