hi ,
i want to buy the mi11 pro from a chinese site .
they have the chinese version , but with this kind of roms :
CHINA Firmware = Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1
XIAOMI.EU TWRP Firmware (unlocked) = Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1
GLOBAL Firmware (unlocked) = Saftynet Failed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1
im so confused because im not an expert in these issues .
all i want for me is these things:
1. full support in hebrew
2. automatic future updates from xiaomi ...i dont want to search by self , i want to get it automatically , a massage tat an update is ready for me to install
3. google play store and all the google app , like chrome , drive , etc/
4. google pay and other payment
5. i dont want all the chinese app
which rom is for me?
what are the difference between the global and the eu roms?
and , what is the meaning of - "Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1 ???"
thnx and sorry for the long questions
Safetynet passed is the google API which lets apps know if you are rooted or not.
Widevine is the DRM protection thingy that enables you to run DRM protected contect like prime or netflix.
Level 1 means full HD any resolution.
Level 3 is SD definition only.
The Xiaomi.EU has OTA updates so choose that.
OTA means over the air updates from Xiaomi. Meaning you'll get regular updates from Xiaomi.
Sounds like this phone is pre-rooted and pre bootloader unlocked.
but its written that all the roms are unlocked .
so , which rom will be suitable for all my needs that ive mentioned above , and the important is the multi language and google play ??? which one?
thnx
mmns said:
but its written that all the roms are unlocked .
so , which rom will be suitable for all my needs that ive mentioned above , and the important is the multi language and google play ??? which one?
thnx
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Uh, Xiaomi.EU if you want OTA updates.
Meaning update from Xiaomi.
So safetynet is a form of security, mostly used so you can work with apps like google pay safely.
OTA means you can get all the updates via wirelessly and automaticly with a press of a button, restart and its done. It also means you only get access to stable versions of your Rom in this case, and dont have access to manual beta roms every week from xiaomi.eu. If you do manualy you need to have a custom recovery like TRWP.
Wildvine l1 is for streaming content like netflix where you can use all the benefits of higher quality vídeo and audio but it works on every avaiable rom out there for now so no issues theres.
If you are starting and dont know how to work with any of it(installing recovery, roms, fixing issues), you have 2 good choices, either go for xiaomi.eu option if you live in europe and want their optimized version of the rom, minimal bloatware, more costumizability, or go for Global if you live in other places and including europe. Global is consider a all rounder and the safer rom to use if you dont know anything.
You can i install everything you want later if you decide to invest your time finding more about roms and if you decide to take that leap.
I bought mi 11 ultra chinese version so i can go through the all process of installing everything myself and also took less time shipping and less cost, but i have 10 years of experience if that counts for anything
xwonic said:
So safetynet is a form of security, mostly used so you can work with apps like google pay safely.
OTA means you can get all the updates via wirelessly and automaticly with a press of a button, restart and its done. It also means you only get access to stable versions of your Rom in this case, and dont have access to manual beta roms every week from xiaomi.eu. If you do manualy you need to have a custom recovery like TRWP.
Wildvine l1 is for streaming content like netflix where you can use all the benefits of higher quality vídeo and audio but it works on every avaiable rom out there for now so no issues theres.
If you are starting and dont know how to work with any of it(installing recovery, roms, fixing issues), you have 2 good choices, either go for xiaomi.eu option if you live in europe and want their optimized version of the rom, minimal bloatware, more costumizability, or go for Global if you live in other places and including europe. Global is consider a all rounder and the safer rom to use if you dont know anything.
You can i install everything you want later if you decide to invest your time finding more about roms and if you decide to take that leap.
I bought mi 11 ultra chinese version so i can go through the all process of installing everything myself and also took less time shipping and less cost, but i have 10 years of experience if that counts for anything
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Welp here is a more detailed version of what I said.
I personally think of SafetyNet, googles way of assuring their developers that people cant bypass the payment methods to get free stuff.
That's why root triggers banking apps and stuff.
thnx guys for your answeres . im very happy to be here . i have a technical and pc knowledge .
my aim is to cheack with you , according to the details i gave you from the store :
1. if the device im buying is already rooted and unlocked
2. if im from israel , which rom is relevant to me - eu or global?
3. which rom is multilanguage?
i really be happy to get direct answer to all of my questions , 1+2+3 , its very important to me to achieve this data for my next steps .
thnx and god bless you all
1. Yes they are
2. Dosent matter if you want, but global would be
3. They all support many languages.
1. so if im from israel , i have to choose only the global? only the global will work for me?
2. if the device is already rooted and unlocked , is it mean that he has already the "trwp" ?
Global will work yes.
TWRP is a custom recovery.
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TWRP is a custom recovery.
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i dont understand the rule of the "twrp" , and when i add it to my device
mmns said:
i dont understand the rule of the "twrp" , and when i add it to my device
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The EU custom ROM is flashed to the phone using a custom recovery. In this case it is twrp recovery. It is much easier to produce ROMs in this format than a fastboot method. There are one, may be 2 fastboot ROMs built by EU Devs before the twrp recovery was available. You could use one of those but any further updates would need you to install twrp recovery as the updates are in that format too.
Just consider it a function of changing from stock to Custom ROMs. It's very little work to do but it does give you a better experience and ota updates.
so by instaling the twrp ill be able to get automatically notification about any updates and instal it by clicking . am i right?
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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.
SantinoInc said:
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, I own Xiaomi Mi5 Prime, is it possible to make it capture images in .RAW format, if yes, whats the way? Thanks!
pi4a7a said:
Hello, I own Xiaomi Mi5 Prime, is it possible to make it capture images in .RAW format, if yes, whats the way? Thanks!
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Try some 3rd part app like Footej Camera (should be free to check if RAW is available) or other camera apps like (manual camera, proshot etc.) to see if it has RAW support.
RAW option is available in Footej Camera in My Mi5 prime with RR rom. The last MIUI version (Xiaomi.eu version) that I checked also passed the manual camera compatibility test which should mean that rom will support RAW too and have camera2 api enabled. Newer Global rom probably have camera2 api enabled too.
LineageOS also have camera2 api and RAW support (most probably).
JRC1995 said:
Try some 3rd part app like Footej Camera (should be free to check if RAW is available) or other camera apps like (manual camera, proshot etc.) to see if it has RAW support.
RAW option is available in Footej Camera in My Mi5 prime with RR rom. The last MIUI version (Xiaomi.eu version) that I checked also passed the manual camera compatibility test which should mean that rom will support RAW too and have camera2 api enabled. Newer Global rom probably have camera2 api enabled too.
LineageOS also have camera2 api and RAW support (most probably).
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Im using MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNBD) | Stable ROM
My Mi5P doesn't pass the Manual camera compatibility test... aaannnd there is no option in Footej Camera for raw just the quality of the JPEG.
Which MIUI rom should I flash for RAW support?
Also I want to ask about the updater app, looks like it can't connect with network its version 3.0.0 is there update or something ?
Thanks.
pi4a7a said:
Im using MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNBD) | Stable ROM
My Mi5P doesn't pass the Manual camera compatibility test... aaannnd there is no option in Footej Camera for raw just the quality of the JPEG.
Which MIUI rom should I flash for RAW support?
Also I want to ask about the updater app, looks like it can't connect with network its version 3.0.0 is there update or something ?
Thanks.
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Firstly you seem to be having a very old global rom. So you may need to update it.
If you click the the dots in footej camera you will get options like grid, white balance, single photo etc in the viewfinder.
If you click the single photo option you will get options for HDR, RAW, Burst mode.....
But I doubt you will get RAW support without the camera 2 api enabled (if it is enabled footej camera should also 'show' shutter speed and ISO in viewfinder by default.
But other than the camera thing, I have another major concern for your rom.
I am not sure, but I suspect that you have a 'fake ROM' or 'vendor ROM'.
"h t t p: //xiaomit ips.com/guide/how-to-spot-fake-miui-rom-on-your-phone/" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
You have more than 4 digits for the version apparently.
It is advisable to get rid of the fake rom as soon as possible....generally they are full of bugs..and may even have adwares and malwares with worse performace. And yes having a fake rom is probably the reason why you have no OTA yet....(not a network problem but a rom problem). Do your research and if you can confirm you are having a fake rom getting rid of it should be your first priority.
I was lucky to have a official global rom from the start, so I can't advise you on how to get rid of it from my own experience.
However I had this link bookmarked as I was expecting I will recieve a fake rom:
"h t t p : //en. miui .com/thread-309122-1-1.html" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
It seems to list some possible ways to remove the fake rom from least risky to most risky method. Most risky method should still be fine if you are flashing the proper rom, I guess.
EDL is often the recommended method for totally getting rid of it...but after a certain version Xiaomi blocked EDL or something.
Assuming your bootloader is locked, you can request for Mi unlock by explaining your situation and then fastboot flash your rom with the latest global beta (or stable) or you may be able to put twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu version of the rom (which is a bloatfree translated chinese version of miui....which is quite stable..)
JRC1995 said:
Firstly you seem to be having a very old global rom. So you may need to update it.
If you click the the dots in footej camera you will get options like grid, white balance, single photo etc in the viewfinder.
If you click the single photo option you will get options for HDR, RAW, Burst mode.....
But I doubt you will get RAW support without the camera 2 api enabled (if it is enabled footej camera should also 'show' shutter speed and ISO in viewfinder by default.
But other than the camera thing, I have another major concern for your rom.
I am not sure, but I suspect that you have a 'fake ROM' or 'vendor ROM'.
"h t t p: //xiaomit ips.com/guide/how-to-spot-fake-miui-rom-on-your-phone/" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
You have more than 4 digits for the version apparently.
It is advisable to get rid of the fake rom as soon as possible....generally they are full of bugs..and may even have adwares and malwares with worse performace. And yes having a fake rom is probably the reason why you have no OTA yet....(not a network problem but a rom problem). Do your research and if you can confirm you are having a fake rom getting rid of it should be your first priority.
I was lucky to have a official global rom from the start, so I can't advise you on how to get rid of it from my own experience.
However I had this link bookmarked as I was expecting I will recieve a fake rom:
"h t t p : //en. miui .com/thread-309122-1-1.html" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
It seems to list some possible ways to remove the fake rom from least risky to most risky method. Most risky method should still be fine if you are flashing the proper rom, I guess.
EDL is often the recommended method for totally getting rid of it...but after a certain version Xiaomi blocked EDL or something.
Assuming your bootloader is locked, you can request for Mi unlock by explaining your situation and then fastboot flash your rom with the latest global beta (or stable) or you may be able to put twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu version of the rom (which is a bloatfree translated chinese version of miui....which is quite stable..)
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Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
They say "Please note that the new MIUI versions (7.3.X.X and above) today already blocking this method (EDL), but if you have the old version you can use it."
Mine is 7.2 so I guess it's not locked right ?
Can you provide me the best step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
EDL
Thanks
pi4a7a said:
Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
Can you provide me a step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
Thanks
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Follow the 2nd link : "http://en.miui.com/thread-309122-1-1.html"
They have done a good job arranging the possible options along with links to other threads and tutorials necessary for this process.
Sorry, I am not too experienced myself regarding removal of a fake rom. I can help you with specific things like how to unlock bootloader or stuffs but totally getting rid of fake rom can be a complex process and many options and method may be needed to be tried.
First just try to do the simplest possible thing:
0) Backup all data if you need to. Pics, contacts stuffs....
1) Go to miui forum and download the latest China Dev Recovery rom. (It should have english language as an option but no
gapps). ("http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435") (you may also try the Global beta\stable roms)
2) Rename the downloaded rom to "update.zip" and put it in your phone.
3) Open updater app. Go to menu (three dots or something...) ->choose update package -> then choose the update.zip.
4) The app should try to verify the package and update to it.
5) If update is successfully done check about and see if the version number looks real.
If you happen to have successful then you have removed the fake rom. At this stage you may already have RAW support and more. But if you used the China Dev Rom, you may want to use the Global rom or custom roms for which you have to unlock bootloader. If you have somehow successfully updated to the official global beta\stable rom and don't want to root or try custom rom then no need to do anything.
Note you may first try the above steps using the latest global dev\stable rom and then if it fails, next try to us china dev\stable rom. I think there is a higher chance for china dev\stable rom to work successfully because fake roms are usually based on the china rom.
To unlock bootloader.
1) Make sure you have an MI account at miui forum...and also you must sign in with the same account in your phone. Your account and device should be connected. ALso make sure your MI\MIUI account has proper details like Name, Phone Number etc.
(Also it's better if you keep your name free of spaces).
2) Unlock developer mode. Search google on how to unlock developer settings in miui if you need to.
3) Go to developer settings (probably it will appear inside additional settings)> enable usb debugging and other usb related settings)
4) Enable "allow OEM bootloader unlock" (may not be exactly written like that, currently not in miui so I can't mention the option in exact terms) if the option is there.
5) I think in developer settings there was an option to check lock status of phone....and inside the option there is a button to associate the phone with mi account..do it. (may not be necessary, but just to be safe).
6) Then apply for unlock permission here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Note: Your name should be without spaces while filling up.
If you encounter warnings in chinese , use google translate or something. I was warned in chinese about my image verfiication
captcha error.
There you have to explain why you need to unlock bootloader. Clearly explain your need regarding why (it may be because you are still stuck in fake rom and you want to remove it or if you are already in official china rom you can explain that you want to shift to global rom).
7) Wait for the msg. They (Xiaomi) should message to your phone (the no. which is registered to your mi account) regarding if they have accepted your request and granted you unlock permission. After that they will provide the link to download the unlock tool and a code.
8) Connect your phone to computer after entering fastboot mode (power off your phone then hold volumn down+power button until you see the fastboot screen). Then just use the mi unlock tool that you will recieve and follow the instructions to unlock the phone. (for more details you may google on how to use mi unlock tool to unlock bootloader or something).
Once you have unlocked bootloader:
You can have several options. You may shift to global dev rom (download the fastboot rom for your device and use the mi flashing tool. "http://en.miui.com/a-234.html". Google for more details)
NOTE: Be careful following this steps. I won't be responsible if your device is bricked. I may have overlooked certain things so consider my instructions merely as a summary. Do check the links for details. Also even if the miui thread about unlocking bootloader suggest one to use china dev rom for unlocking, I have unlocked my bootloader from global beta rom and global stable rom may work too.
You may install twrp and then flash Xiaomi.eu (China versions of MIUI made bloatfree with more languages and necessary gapps like google play store and services) or you can try custom roms like Resurrection Remix, Lineage OS etc. All of them should have camera 2 api support, at least.
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pi4a7a said:
Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
They say "Please note that the new MIUI versions (7.3.X.X and above) today already blocking this method (EDL), but if you have the old version you can use it."
Mine is 7.2 so I guess it's not locked right ?
Can you provide me the best step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
EDL
Thanks
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Apparently yes, you might be able to attempt EDL. However, I have no experience in that regards. You have to google it.
JRC1995 said:
Follow the 2nd link : "http://en.miui.com/thread-309122-1-1.html"
They have done a good job arranging the possible options along with links to other threads and tutorials necessary for this process.
Sorry, I am not too experienced myself regarding removal of a fake rom. I can help you with specific things like how to unlock bootloader or stuffs but totally getting rid of fake rom can be a complex process and many options and method may be needed to be tried.
First just try to do the simplest possible thing:
0) Backup all data if you need to. Pics, contacts stuffs....
1) Go to miui forum and download the latest China Dev Recovery rom. (It should have english language as an option but no
gapps). ("http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435") (you may also try the Global beta\stable roms)
2) Rename the downloaded rom to "update.zip" and put it in your phone.
3) Open updater app. Go to menu (three dots or something...) ->choose update package -> then choose the update.zip.
4) The app should try to verify the package and update to it.
5) If update is successfully done check about and see if the version number looks real.
If you happen to have successful then you have removed the fake rom. At this stage you may already have RAW support and more. But if you used the China Dev Rom, you may want to use the Global rom or custom roms for which you have to unlock bootloader. If you have somehow successfully updated to the official global beta\stable rom and don't want to root or try custom rom then no need to do anything.
Note you may first try the above steps using the latest global dev\stable rom and then if it fails, next try to us china dev\stable rom. I think there is a higher chance for china dev\stable rom to work successfully because fake roms are usually based on the china rom.
To unlock bootloader.
1) Make sure you have an MI account at miui forum...and also you must sign in with the same account in your phone. Your account and device should be connected. ALso make sure your MI\MIUI account has proper details like Name, Phone Number etc.
(Also it's better if you keep your name free of spaces).
2) Unlock developer mode. Search google on how to unlock developer settings in miui if you need to.
3) Go to developer settings (probably it will appear inside additional settings)> enable usb debugging and other usb related settings)
4) Enable "allow OEM bootloader unlock" (may not be exactly written like that, currently not in miui so I can't mention the option in exact terms) if the option is there.
5) I think in developer settings there was an option to check lock status of phone....and inside the option there is a button to associate the phone with mi account..do it. (may not be necessary, but just to be safe).
6) Then apply for unlock permission here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Note: Your name should be without spaces while filling up.
If you encounter warnings in chinese , use google translate or something. I was warned in chinese about my image verfiication
captcha error.
There you have to explain why you need to unlock bootloader. Clearly explain your need regarding why (it may be because you are still stuck in fake rom and you want to remove it or if you are already in official china rom you can explain that you want to shift to global rom).
7) Wait for the msg. They (Xiaomi) should message to your phone (the no. which is registered to your mi account) regarding if they have accepted your request and granted you unlock permission. After that they will provide the link to download the unlock tool and a code.
8) Connect your phone to computer after entering fastboot mode (power off your phone then hold volumn down+power button until you see the fastboot screen). Then just use the mi unlock tool that you will recieve and follow the instructions to unlock the phone. (for more details you may google on how to use mi unlock tool to unlock bootloader or something).
Once you have unlocked bootloader:
You can have several options. You may shift to global dev rom (download the fastboot rom for your device and use the mi flashing tool. "http://en.miui.com/a-234.html". Google for more details)
NOTE: Be careful following this steps. I won't be responsible if your device is bricked. I may have overlooked certain things so consider my instructions merely as a summary. Do check the links for details. Also even if the miui thread about unlocking bootloader suggest one to use china dev rom for unlocking, I have unlocked my bootloader from global beta rom and global stable rom may work too.
You may install twrp and then flash Xiaomi.eu (China versions of MIUI made bloatfree with more languages and necessary gapps like google play store and services) or you can try custom roms like Resurrection Remix, Lineage OS etc. All of them should have camera 2 api support, at least.
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Apparently yes, you might be able to attempt EDL. However, I have no experience in that regards. You have to google it.
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I downloaded Version: V8.1.4.0.MAAMIDI (MIUI8) Global Stable ROM from their site
Did as you said with the Updater app, now all I see is black screen with white circle spinning from about 5 minutes.
In case this method bricks my device what should I do?
Edit: It's booting now..
Edit2: Nothing really happened, just drained my battery with 4%. Everything is still the same...
What exactly did happen?
IIRC the updater app first verify the package and then tries to update.
Was the verification successful?
Did it directly went to the black screen in one go?
Also you may wait for at least 10-20 minutes.
I am not really experienced in this method...I only suggested as it was written in the link.
I don't think it's exactly bricked, the white circle means something is going on......if the updater successfully updated first boot should take some time.
In case of brick., I am not sure what to do with a locked bootloader. You will probably be able to still go to fastboot (holding volume down + power button)....but not exactly sure what after that. May be you will need an engineering cable. May be make a thread here or search google regard what to do when mi 5 bricked with locked bootloader.
Here's a thread where an user bricked his phone while bootloader is locked: http://en.miui.com/thread-474717-1-1.html
Hopefully the solution given in the reply should work: http://en.miui.com/thread-298885-1-1.html
JRC1995 said:
What exactly did happen?
IIRC the updater app first verify the package and then tries to update.
Was the verification successful?
Did it directly went to the black screen in one go?
Also you may wait for at least 10-20 minutes.
I am not really experienced in this method...I only suggested as it was written in the link.
I don't think it's exactly bricked, the white circle means something is going on......if the updater successfully updated first boot should take some time.
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The Updater verificated the package and then it ask me am I sure, etc. and I agreed then the circle for 10 min. then restarted, and nothing changed...
pi4a7a said:
Edit: It's booting now..
Edit2: Nothing really happened, just drained my battery with 4%. Everything is still the same...
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So still the vendor rom?
I guess you can try china dev recovery rom next.
Or other methods. May be start by unlocking bootloader (may have to wait 3-10 days to get permission and in the end they may even deny permission for some reason) or you may take the risk and try EDL searching google for guide.
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So still the vendor rom?
I guess you can try china dev recovery rom next.
Or other methods. May be start by unlocking bootloader (may have to wait 3-10 days to get permission and in the end they may even deny permission for some reason) or you may take the risk and try EDL searching google for guide.
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Yup...
I will try the China rom but wasn't this rom without Google Play store and Google Services, how can I get them without unlocking bootloader?
If this fails I will try Option Two... Or I will try it directly
pi4a7a said:
Yup...
I will try the China rom but wasn't this rom without Google Play store and Google Services, how can I get them without unlocking bootloader?
If this fails I will try Option Two... Or I will try it directly
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Here's a relevant thread (check the whole discussion, and decide how you wanna do it): https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/play-store-mi5-chinese-dev-miui-8-rom-t3578236
Apparently this is usually the suggested way to install gapps in china rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-299317-1-1.html
JRC1995 said:
Here's a relevant thread (check the whole discussion, and decide how you wanna do it): https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/play-store-mi5-chinese-dev-miui-8-rom-t3578236
Apparently this is usually the suggested way to install gapps in china rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-299317-1-1.html
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Tried China ROM but it couldnt be verified by the Updater...
The Mi tool for PC shows the picture from the first post from this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-309629-1-1.html
I really don't want to unlock the bootloader what should I do..
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Tried China ROM but it couldnt be verified by the Updater...
The Mi tool for PC shows the picture from the first post from this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-309629-1-1.html
I really don't want to unlock the bootloader what should I do..
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For chinese characters you can try google translate phone app to get the gist of what is going on.
Also the thread is quite old, I wonder if the same thing can be done using the English version of MI PC Suite or not. You can try that if the language barrier poses a problem. But I am not sure if there are any reason for which english version shouldn't be used or not.
Even if you unlock bootloader it can be relocked again while flashing the global fastboot rom using mi flash tool if you choose the clean all and lock (or something like that) option.
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For chinese characters you can try google translate phone app to get the gist of what is going on.
Also the thread is quite old, I wonder if the same thing can be done using the English version of MI PC Suite or not. You can try that if the language barrier poses a problem. But I am not sure if there are any reason for which english version shouldn't be used or not.
Even if you unlock bootloader it can be relocked again while flashing the global fastboot rom using mi flash tool if you choose the clean all and lock (or something like that) option.
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I just don't want to go through the unlocking process and requesting and stuff...
I give up...
UPDATE!
I just coudn't sleep all night because of that...
So I followed so many guides and nothing worked, then I discovered this one - http://en.miui.com/thread-293457-1-1.html
Everything went fine, now my phone is going through first boot up so im waiting, Ill update is with more details when I got results.
EDIT: The device got bricked... I went through the procces again and this time the PC Suite (English version) found a newer ROM and installed it, it said procces failed or something like that, the device turned on and it was with the new 8.2 china rom, all information was on the phone, everything is good now, Thanks for all the help
Suggesting all to you guys with Fake Mi rom, remove it!
pi4a7a said:
UPDATE!
I just coudn't sleep all night because of that...
So I followed so many guides and nothing worked, then I discovered this one - http://en.miui.com/thread-293457-1-1.html
Everything went fine, now my phone is going through first boot up so im waiting, Ill update is with more details when I got results.
EDIT: The device got bricked... I went through the procces again and this time the PC Suite (English version) found a newer ROM and installed it, it said procces failed or something like that, the device turned on and it was with the new 8.2 china rom, all information was on the phone, everything is good now, Thanks for all the help
Suggesting all to you guys with Fake Mi rom, remove it!
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I don't know what happened, but it's all's well when the end is well, I guess.
It sounds like you went through a messy processes, some bugs may appear as a result....if you experience strange graphical bugs or something you might consider full wipe flashing but if there is no major bugs (though there are some bugs that are part of the rom which won't be gone no matter how clean the flash is), things should be alright now if you are on the official version.
I am not sure if camera2 api is enabled by default in 8.2 stable china rom (which is what I am guessing you have now?) but hopefully it is enabled. In miui 8 camera 2 can still be enabled by editing build props even if it is not enabled by default but that will need root which will need bootloader unlocking beforehand......but hopefully latest stable version is enabled by default.
So it seems you are stuck on the china rom...but if you can make gapps work with it, it might not be so bad. I also hear that china roms are more supported and has less bug (3rd party widgets didin't work well in latest global dev but work for me in latest xiaomi.eu based on china rom) and many users said that china rom has better audio output (in headphone or something)...but that may be fixed in latest global rom....well my point is that there can be some pros in staying in china rom too.
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I don't know what happened, but it's all's well when the end is well, I guess.
It sounds like you went through a messy processes, some bugs may appear as a result....if you experience strange graphical bugs or something you might consider full wipe flashing but if there is no major bugs (though there are some bugs that are part of the rom which won't be gone no matter how clean the flash is), things should be alright now if you are on the official version.
I am not sure if camera2 api is enabled by default in 8.2 stable china rom (which is what I am guessing you have now?) but hopefully it is enabled. In miui 8 camera 2 can still be enabled by editing build props even if it is not enabled by default but that will need root which will need bootloader unlocking beforehand......but hopefully latest stable version is enabled by default.
So it seems you are stuck on the china rom...but if you can make gapps work with it, it might not be so bad. I also hear that china roms are more supported and has less bug (3rd party widgets didin't work well in latest global dev but work for me in latest xiaomi.eu based on china rom) and many users said that china rom has better audio output (in headphone or something)...but that may be fixed in latest global rom....well my point is that there can be some pros in staying in china rom too.
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There are no bugs at all. Raw is not supported...
Now I want to swap to Global stable rom, is that posssible ? This is top priority now.
If not, How can I get google play working on this china 8.2 stable?
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There are no bugs at all. Raw is not supported...
Now I want to swap to Global stable rom, is that posssible ? This is top priority now.
If not, How can I get google play working on this china 8.2 stable?
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So it didn't pass the manual camera compatibility test? (Note, RAW is not available in stock camera, it can only be used in some 3rd party camera if camera 2 api is enabled which can be checked using manual camera compatibility test)
I guess, then they implemented this feature in the dev versions. You can probably update to china dev by downloading the latest china dev ota rom and updating it with the updater app after renaming it to update.zip. Or they will probably implement it in the later stable versions which they will release.
Switching to global rom without unlocking bootloader? Now that process is not as straightforward.
Here's a thread about it: http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
But it talks about making\buying an engineering cable.....unlocking bootloader is much less hassle imo and in future all these rom switicng things will be lot easier.......
For installing google apps in china rom, you need google installer or something, I guess. Installing gapps should be the simplest thing that you can try at the moment, I guess. You have to use google installer or something.
http://www.technobuzz.net/install-google-apps-xiaomi-miui-china-rom/
https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/
I gave some links earlier too...I really haven't tried any of these things, google can be your friends in this regards.
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So it didn't pass the manual camera compatibility test? (Note, RAW is not available in stock camera, it can only be used in some 3rd party camera if camera 2 api is enabled which can be checked using manual camera compatibility test)
I guess, then they implemented this feature in the dev versions. You can probably update to china dev by downloading the latest china dev ota rom and updating it with the updater app after renaming it to update.zip. Or they will probably implement it in the later stable versions which they will release.
Switching to global rom without unlocking bootloader? Now that process is not as straightforward.
Here's a thread about it: http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
But it talks about making\buying an engineering cable.....unlocking bootloader is much less hassle imo and in future all these rom switicng things will be lot easier.......
For installing google apps in china rom, you need google installer or something, I guess. Installing gapps should be the simplest thing that you can try at the moment, I guess. You have to use google installer or something.
http://www.technobuzz.net/install-google-apps-xiaomi-miui-china-rom/
https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/
I gave some links earlier too...I really haven't tried any of these things, google can be your friends in this regards.
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So if I unlock my bootloader it will be easy to change to Global Stable right?
I will reques unlock code.
Can you share the process for UB please?
And how to lock it later if its not ok to stay with unlocked..
Hi guys, So I recently bought mi 8 global version. I changed the region to HK,Taiwan Italy u name it but it only gives me 2D Face unlock. is there a way to avtivate it? Thanks.
samcex said:
Hi guys, So I recently bought mi 8 global version. I changed the region to HK,Taiwan Italy u name it but it only gives me 2D Face unlock. is there a way to avtivate it? Thanks.
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You are talking about IR unlock. and it sounds like you are already using it. For example, go into a pitch-black room and use face ID to unlock the phone. if it unlocks in a pitch-black room, it's already activated. You will notice the IR receiver turns red as this happens.
While the Stable rom is great, once you can unlock the bootloader, give the custom Miui Xiaomi.EU rom a try. The Xiaomi.EU rom includes all of the bleeding edge features that have not yet made their way onto the stable rom. Plus, there is no need to disable ads, there aren't any to disable and you do not need to change regions, to be allowed to access the best features.
Additionally, Xiaomi.EU rom is based on the Weekly developers, China builds, and as the stable build, Google Play services is built-in, it also includes the drivers from the global build. The only drawback is that it is released weekly, and if you flash updates with every release, you will experience occasional bugs. ( it is based on beta afterall) So, it's best, to stick with the builds without bugs and update only occasionally instead of weekly. With that being said there are also many great custom ROMs, including the latest Pixel Rom which is also stellar.
Enjoy your new phone.
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You are talking about IR unlock. and it sounds like you are already using it. For example, go into a pitch-black room and use face ID to unlock the phone. if it unlocks in a pitch-black room, it's already activated. You will notice the IR receiver turns red as this happens.
While the Stable rom is great, once you can unlock the bootloader, give the custom Miui Xiaomi.EU rom a try. The Xiaomi.EU rom includes all of the bleeding edge features that have not yet made their way onto the stable rom. Plus, there is no need to disable ads, there aren't any to disable and you do not need to change regions, to be allowed to access the best features.
Additionally, Xiaomi.EU rom is based on the Weekly developers, China builds, and as the stable build, Google Play services is built-in, it also includes the drivers from the global build. The only drawback is that it is released weekly, and if you flash updates with every release, you will experience occasional bugs. ( it is based on beta afterall) So, it's best, to stick with the builds without bugs and update only occasionally instead of weekly. With that being said there are also many great custom ROMs, including the latest Pixel Rom which is also stellar.
Enjoy your new phone.
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I unlocked my bootloader and flashed twrp, but twrp can't see the zip files I put in Internal storage, can u help me out?
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I unlocked my bootloader and flashed twrp, but twrp can't see the zip files I put in Internal storage, can u help me out?
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You need to format your data partition. All your files will be lost, so try to backup them somehow. You can find how to format data using TWRP on YouTube. Good search.
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I unlocked my bootloader and flashed twrp, but twrp can't see the zip files I put in Internal storage, can u help me out?
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You may need to mount system first, and then your desktop may be able to see the files. You will also need to install root, until you change from stock. I would suggest using Orange fox, but it's different from using TWRP.
Since you have TWRP, keep using it until you have mastered it's use than change to Orange fox later.
The stock Rom automatically encrypts your data so as the other person said you may need to format user data. Format type yes, reboot to recovery
When wiping on choose wiping caches, data, and storage only when needed. i would suggest buy a fast USB 3.0 drive and a OTBA to USB A adapter. You can get them cheap at places like Walmart, typically around $5.
While videos can be helpful, this page can answer any of your questions about TWRP : https://twrp.me/FAQ/
just take your time, never wipe Persist if it's in the wipe menu, never wipe system unless using a rom that instructs that you do so. in most cases swiping factory reset is all you need to do when installing new rom.
This post may be a little out of data : but you can find the majority of what you need here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/how-to/how-to-install-roms-resolve-issues-t3911611
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You may need to mount system first, and then your desktop may be able to see the files. You will also need to install root, until you change from stock. I would suggest using Orange fox, but it's different from using TWRP.
Since you have TWRP, keep using it until you have mastered it's use than change to Orange fox later.
The stock Rom automatically encrypts your data so as the other person said you may need to format user data. Format type yes, reboot to recovery
When wiping on choose wiping caches, data, and storage only when needed. i would suggest buy a fast USB 3.0 drive and a OTBA to USB A adapter. You can get them cheap at places like Walmart, typically around $5.
While videos can be helpful, this page can answer any of your questions about TWRP : https://twrp.me/FAQ/
just take your time, never wipe Persist if it's in the wipe menu, never wipe system unless using a rom that instructs that you do so. in most cases swiping factory reset is all you need to do when installing new rom.
This post may be a little out of data : but you can find the majority of what you need here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/how-to/how-to-install-roms-resolve-issues-t3911611
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I did it! Do u think I could downgrade to miui 9 or miui 10?
samcex said:
I did it! Do u think I could downgrade to miui 9 or miui 10?
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Can you see my signature?
Rollback protections were never enabled on the Mi8 by Xiaomi, so why wouldn't you be able to downgrade? You will have to format data though. (format, not wipe)
Next the newer versions of Miui 11, especially the beta versions are vastly better than previous builds. There is a a lot more features, more overall fluidity, less issues with permissions and notifications, and better overall battery life.
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Can you see my signature?
Rollback protections were never enabled on the Mi8 by Xiaomi, so why wouldn't you be able to downgrade? You will have to format data though. (format, not wipe)
Next the newer versions of Miui 11, especially the beta versions are vastly better than previous builds. There is a a lot more features, more overall fluidity, less issues with permissions and notifications, and better overall battery life.
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Where can I find older miui versions images?
1. Do we lose L1 certification after flashing custom roms? Do we recover status back with persist image?
2. Are we able to use all the Indian banking apps? Since GPay is a pain in ass to make it work with root/custom ROMs
Getting back to android modding community after approximately 3 years, though have been following threads.
Any inputs on the above would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.
No.
Yes
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I mean is the No part for the persist image or the status of L1.
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I mean is the No part for the persist image or the status of L1.
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For some custom ROMs you need to wipe Persist to get some sensors to work and you loose then L1.
When going back to MIUI you can restore Persist and L1
I wanted to switch from MIUI Global 12.0.1 Stable to the Indian version V12.0.2.0 to have the default call recorder,
through the file raphaelin_in_global_images_V12.0.2.0.QFKINXM_20200710… tgz
after expanding it, using XiaoMiFlash latest version.
But after pressing the Flash key the message “error: Missmatching image and device” appears.
What can I do to install the Indian version?
Thank you for your help.
nigol
Satzz said:
1. Do we lose L1 certification after flashing custom roms? Do we recover status back with persist image?
2. Are we able to use all the Indian banking apps? Since GPay is a pain in ass to make it work with root/custom ROMs
Getting back to android modding community after approximately 3 years, though have been following threads.
Any inputs on the above would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I bought a k20 pro (raphealin) like a month ago I think, got it with miui 11, updated to miui 12 12.0.2.0, got bored looked up the EU version, unlocked bootloader, installed orange fox r11 (or whichever version is the latest that just came out I don't remember), took a backup of persist along with everything (cuz I read somewhere that I could lose L1 and having a backup of persist might help so I took backup), flashed the EU rom 12.0.3.0, flashed magisk (didn't plan on flashing it, but then when I was flashing the rom, I thought might as well no downside, voiding the warranty anyway), have been using it for 2 weeks I guess now, its been working great, renamed the magisk manager to something else, used magisk hide on other apps. I didn't loose L1 and can see FHD in Netflix and best in PrimeVideos, High in Disney+, banking apps work fine (iMobile, PayTM, Gpay (Indian version / used to be called tez I think before), BOB apps also (although they aren't working but I think that's BOB's fault as I am not getting OTP, checked on other phones too, not receiving there too, but they are opening no rooted error or anything), Digilocker too (this won't work with just magisk hide, you will need to rename magisk manager and after a reboot it works, I would you rename it anyway cuz there is no downside, cuz otherwise if you wanna use this then you will need to later so), ETMoney, Groww PhonePe, MyCAMS, PAYPAL these all work fine, I don't know any other apps I don't use them). Even though I didn't lose L1 after flashing I have kept the backup in case in future I need it.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?