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AOSP ROM?

Hi everyone, I got a question: do you think we gonna have an AOSP ROM for this phone?

I need a rom for this phone can any one help?

Ehtisham4417 said:
I need a rom for this phone can any one help?
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It's your lucky day pal!
MIUI 12 stable for Merlin just dropped https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM/miui_MERLIN_V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM_86c4c0b217_10.0.zip
(Link from https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/ )
Importantly though, that is the Chinese ROM - will have to wait a while longer for the global version

thesoupthief said:
It's your lucky day pal!
MIUI 12 stable for Merlin just dropped https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM/miui_MERLIN_V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM_86c4c0b217_10.0.zip
(Link from https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/ )
Importantly though, that is the Chinese ROM - will have to wait a while longer for the global version
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I just installed this, it's really good in almost everything except the control center.
Sometimes it lags when opening.

Google?
FirasMohamed said:
I just installed this, it's really good in almost everything except the control center.
Sometimes it lags when opening.
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I see this is China, does it have Google Mobile Services? If not, is there a way to install the GMS ?

fabianowerner said:
I see this is China, does it have Google Mobile Services? If not, is there a way to install the GMS ?
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It doesn't have the google play services pre installed but, there is a really easy way to install it
Launch the Mi App Store
Search for Google
Scroll down to the bottom of the list and select this option:
Install Google Play on Xiaomi phone
Though the results will be in Chinese, you should be able to make out the Google Installer app
Select Install, then when it has downloaded tap Open
Hit the big blue circular button to begin installing the various components
You will be prompted to allow the phone to install apps from unknown sources - select Settings, toggle on the slider, then proceed with the installation
Allow any prompts for permissions that pop up

I'm waiting for an EU / global version of this - doesn't seem to be forthcoming...

thesoupthief said:
It's your lucky day pal!
MIUI 12 stable for Merlin just dropped https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM/miui_MERLIN_V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM_86c4c0b217_10.0.zip
(Link from https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/ )
Importantly though, that is the Chinese ROM - will have to wait a while longer for the global version
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I suggest to wait longer for global or Xiaomi.EU version better than ( Chinese ) because at most xiaomi rolling it for testing before the final touch

I suggest you to keep on stock rom firmware only.
Root it with magisk. Flash it with twrp.
And everything is fine.
If you want to know what is working for MERLIN, take a look: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204873/
Do you need help with your MERLIN device ?
Read this FAQ: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-10x-4g-redmi-note-9.4225177/

Question Restore from Google Backup

Apologies if this has been answered already - I've searched and not found an answer.
I've just received my China version; having installed Google Play, is there any way to force a restore of a Google backup of my previous phone - it would be so much easier if it could (re)install my apps and settings in one go. I can't seem to find a way to do it.
Thanks

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think restoring from Google backups is only possible during the initial configuration. And China ROM doesn't have Google Play 'out of the box', it needs to be installed by the user. So I'm afraid it's not possible. But again, I could be wrong.
I would recommend unlocking the bootloader and flashing either the Global ROM or Xiaomi.EU. Preferably Xiaomi.EU because Global ROM is significantly behind with updates.

I couldn't test it but if you have installed google playstore and the google app basic android should be available. Then you can "restart" the inital setup via adb command:
adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity
That should run the google setupwizard. I can't try it as I have already .eu rom on my phone installed and there it is available from scratch.

RoughNeck1971 said:
I couldn't test it but if you have installed google playstore and the google app basic android should be available. Then you can "restart" the inital setup via adb command:
adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity
That should run the google setupwizard. I can't try it as I have already .eu rom on my phone installed and there it is available from scratch.
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Brilliant, thank you. I will try that this evening, after I've got through the debloating

apd said:
Brilliant, thank you. I will try that this evening, after I've got through the debloating
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I keep fingers crossed. I hope it works out.

RoughNeck1971 said:
I keep fingers crossed. I hope it works out.
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If it doesn't, I only need to last as long as installing another ROM, but of course have to wait a week for that to occur!

RoughNeck1971 said:
I keep fingers crossed. I hope it works out.
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As it happens I just tried it and got an error message:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {com.google.android.setupwizard/com.google.android.setupwizard.SetupWizardActivity} does not exist.
If that means anything to you and if there's an easy answer, I'd be grateful for the help. If not, don't worry

Ah - this is what I was afraid off. With installing google playstore the google setup is still missing. You could try the Android Setup Wizard from Google from APK mirror. This should install the missing files. But I really can't confirm that this will work. In worst case you need to do a factory reset. Or you just install the .eu rom and all problems gone .
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com

RoughNeck1971 said:
Ah - this is what I was afraid off. With installing google playstore the google setup is still missing. You could try the Android Setup Wizard from Google from APK mirror. This should install the missing files. But I really can't confirm that this will work. In worst case you need to do a factory reset. Or you just install the .eu rom and all problems gone .
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
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That got a bit further - i got this output:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity }
But then nothing else happened!

apd said:
That got a bit further - i got this output:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity }
But then nothing else happened!
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Damn. So it is missing something more. Then I'm out of options to be honest. Maybe someone else has an additional idea how to get around that. Or you really think about switiching to .eu rom. Sorry.

RoughNeck1971 said:
Damn. So it is missing something more. Then I'm out of options to be honest. Maybe someone else has an additional idea how to get around that. Or you really think about switiching to .eu rom. Sorry.
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Thanks so much for your help - it was certainly worth a try! I'll wait for the bootloader to be unlocked

use Xiaomi's mi mover app on the play store and you install it on both the previous phone and the new one, it will move everything over for you. I have been using the built-in migration app for all my phones, and they work just as well as google backup

Princevelyn said:
use Xiaomi's mi mover app on the play store and you install it on both the previous phone and the new one, it will move everything over for you. I have been using the built-in migration app for all my phones, and they work just as well as google backup
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Thanks very much - that is the solution. I had tried to use Mi Mover before using Google backup/restore but it kept failing.
The trick was – as you say – to install a fresh version from the Google play store and not to use the version which was already installed on the phone from the xiaomi App Store.
Once I did that, it worked a treat!!

i haven't had good luck with google restore....mobiletrans has been a godsend

speedstream said:
i haven't had good luck with google restore....mobiletrans has been a godsend
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Thanks - I may try that next time, although it's quite pricey at $40 per year or a bit more for an outright purchase

Question MI 11 ULTRA CN NOTIFICATIONS

I just got my hands on the mi 11 ultra, few days back I made the switch from oneplus 7 Pro.
my major concern right now is notifications from Instagram, Whatsapp & messenger.
So far I have tried, Battery restrictions, auto start, lock app from recent taps & active notification (from developer options)
however I am still unable to get instant notifications on idle screen. sometimes the notifications are delayed by few minutes or they wait for my attention (till i unlock the phone or open the particular app)
since I run an ecommerce business these notifications are crucial for me.
Kindly if anyone has been successful do share what worked for you?

Change ROM

abdallahmemon said:
I just got my hands on the mi 11 ultra, few days back I made the switch from oneplus 7 Pro.
my major concern right now is notifications from Instagram, Whatsapp & messenger.
So far I have tried, Battery restrictions, auto start, lock app from recent taps & active notification (from developer options)
however I am still unable to get instant notifications on idle screen. sometimes the notifications are delayed by few minutes or they wait for my attention (till i unlock the phone or open the particular app)
since I run an ecommerce business these notifications are crucial for me.
Kindly if anyone has been successful do share what worked for you?
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Try disabling Smart Scenes (Settings > Battery > wheel icon > Scenarios)

theintelligent said:
Try disabling Smart Scenes (Settings > Battery > wheel icon > Scenarios)
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Done. will be testing it out!

abdallahmemon said:
I just got my hands on the mi 11 ultra, few days back I made the switch from oneplus 7 Pro.
my major concern right now is notifications from Instagram, Whatsapp & messenger.
So far I have tried, Battery restrictions, auto start, lock app from recent taps & active notification (from developer options)
however I am still unable to get instant notifications on idle screen. sometimes the notifications are delayed by few minutes or they wait for my attention (till i unlock the phone or open the particular app)
since I run an ecommerce business these notifications are crucial for me.
Kindly if anyone has been successful do share what worked for you?
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Unlock your bootloader and flash global rom. Best rom for 11 ultra.
I switch between china stable, eu, and now global. No bug and great performance

Global Rom is super performing as well as chinese especially if you play with root. Obviously chinese rom is kore advanced as it works under different regulations and also more updated

speedtripler said:
Change ROM
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Unfortunately, I have never rooted or changed ROMs on any of my android phone. hence unfamiliar with the procedure to do so. Just based of my research I think to use another ROM unlocking the Bootloader & rooting is required & by doing so, I will loss out on a lot of local (middle east-KSA) apps which are of essential use to me.

abdallahmemon said:
Unfortunately, I have never rooted or changed ROMs on any of my android phone. hence unfamiliar with the procedure to do so. Just based of my research I think to use another ROM unlocking the Bootloader & rooting is required & by doing so, I will loss out on a lot of local (middle east-KSA) apps which are of essential use to me.
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If you flash the eu ROM all the banking, payment and finance apps work fine
With root or without

abdallahmemon said:
Unfortunately, I have never rooted or changed ROMs on any of my android phone. hence unfamiliar with the procedure to do so. Just based of my research I think to use another ROM unlocking the Bootloader & rooting is required & by doing so, I will loss out on a lot of local (middle east-KSA) apps which are of essential use to me.
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1st: change to global rom, same miui, but for global users, only need to unlock bootloader, no need to root
2nd: u will not lose any apps (dont know what u r talking about)

abdallahmemon said:
Done. will be testing it out!
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this may help you.im on china rom and i also have problems but solved by removing the stupid battery restrictions

hungragezone said:
Unlock your bootloader and flash global rom. Best rom for 11 ultra.
I switch between china stable, eu, and now global. No bug and great performance
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Does safety net pass in global rom ?

hungragezone said:
1st: change to global rom, same miui, but for global users, only need to unlock bootloader, no need to root
2nd: u will not lose any apps (dont know what u r talking about)
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2. I am talking about;
STCpay, madapay, alinma, mcd, tawakalna, sabbnet.

Raj kiran said:
Does safety net pass in global rom ?
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No

Whatever you do you want get perfectly timely notification in china rom. Just switched to global rom that's only option.

Did you try to give full permission to Google play services and Google services framework? Also allow autostart to it. Check if by doing so whatsapp start working as intended. Afaik whatsapp relies on Google play services to function properly. On Global rom Google play services is a system app on china is a user app, the problem is that

Raj kiran said:
Does safety net pass in global rom ?
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No, because of unlocked bootloader
abdallahmemon said:
2. I am talking about;
STCpay, madapay, alinma, mcd, tawakalna, sabbnet.
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Don't know what all the app want, but I think if u dont root your phone, it will be ok
And u can relock your BL and come back CN rom anytime if u want

xNAPx said:
Did you try to give full permission to Google play services and Google services framework? Also allow autostart to it. Check if by doing so whatsapp start working as intended. Afaik whatsapp relies on Google play services to function properly. On Global rom Google play services is a system app on china is a user app, the problem is that
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Couldn't find auto start or permissions for both google play services and services framework.

If you could direct me to the thread on this forum with complete guide to switch to global rom it would be appreciated.
I am willing to give it a try since i have my OnePlus for backup

Very easy buddy, just use miflash if you don't know how to use it, later on I will give you a step by step guide

xNAPx said:
Very easy buddy, just use miflash if you don't know how to use it, later on I will give you a step by step guide
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Downloading right now. if you could share the guide that would be awesome!!

Question new information regarding custom or globalrom?

I wanted to ask if there is any new information regarding a global rom or a custom rom? I would definitely be flashing it right away.

Best hope for that will be when the S version is released. According to available information it is virtually identical to the X, so the firmware might be transferable.

can't wait!

Hopefully.
I’m not sure how things will go. I would much prefer working with aosp to get a booting gsi rom personally

TBH I've got the X working so well now that I don't really see a huge need for a new ROM. If someone gets it working and shows a benefit then...

Yes, of course it works and doesn't cause any problems, but I would like only the voice assistants from Google

and android auto, all the rest is ok

Android auto is dead in the game bro'

Are there any new advances?

i suppose nothing, there is trouble with Vivo and unsecure Boootloader. Nobody seems interested by solid and friendly solution to unlock then after port a rom on this baby !

lesscro said:
i suppose nothing, there is trouble with Vivo and unsecure Boootloader. Nobody seems interested by solid and friendly solution to unlock then after port a rom on this baby !
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that's a shame. I would really appreciate a custom rom or at least a European supported rom

A multilingual ROM (like Global) who can be really adapted to our market can be nice. Anyway X Fold S is just a small update and not a global phone market.

My magisk module for Android Auto and Google Assistant should work on vivo X Fold too.
[MIX Fold 2][MAGISK] Global ROM-ify module collection [Add translations, Google Assistant, Android Auto]
I decided to create a module sharing thread here. If Magisk is enabled, all modules will continue to work after the OTA update. (use "Install to Inactive Slot" method) If Magisk is disabled, the module also loses its effectiveness. Add official...
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AndroPlus said:
My magisk module for Android Auto and Google Assistant should work on vivo X Fold too.
[MIX Fold 2][MAGISK] Global ROM-ify module collection [Add translations, Google Assistant, Android Auto]
I decided to create a module sharing thread here. If Magisk is enabled, all modules will continue to work after the OTA update. (use "Install to Inactive Slot" method) If Magisk is disabled, the module also loses its effectiveness. Add official...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I can confirm this works perfectly Google assistant works.
Haven't tried Android auto but I would be stunned if it didn't work

domineus said:
I can confirm this works perfectly Google assistant works.
Haven't tried Android auto but I would be stunned if it didn't work
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You install Magisk ? With boot.img did you use ?
I install magisk and he ask me to choose an img...
I use magisk long time ago on custom rom, it was more easy...
I need to download official rom and extract boot.img ?

lesscro said:
You install Magisk ? With boot.img did you use ?
I install magisk and he ask me to choose an img...
I use magisk long time ago on custom rom, it was more easy...
I need to download official rom and extract boot.img ?
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You can extract boot.img in two ways:
1. What you described
2. Use DSU Loader and pull the file out using the following commands in adb:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/by-name/boot of=/data/local/tmp/boot.img
chown shell.shell /data/local/tmp/boot.img
(After the end of adb shell)adb pull /data/local/tmp/boot.img
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RR-99 said:
TBH I've got the X working so well now that I don't really see a huge need for a new ROM. If someone gets it working and shows a benefit then...
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Can you share your experience with us as to what you did to get rid of Chinese and bloat sw?

domineus said:
You can extract boot.img in two ways:
1. What you described
2. Use DSU Loader and pull the file out using the following commands in adb:
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Thx for your feedback.
Does this install will wipe all data ?

lesscro said:
Thx for your feedback.
Does this install will wipe all data ?
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When I rooted it didn’t. When I BLU I think it did

kanf77 said:
Can you share your experience with us as to what you did to get rid of Chinese and bloat sw?
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I haven't removed any Chinese bloatware, since I didn't find it was slowing down the phone or using too much memory. Quite happy to have it just sit there instead of risking removing too much.

Question True Always On Display possible on the stock rom?

I know the "disable miu optimizations" trick but that ain't a good idea, and i can install a third party Always On Display app from the Playstore, but with the latter the fingerprintscanner doesn't function well when unlocking the device so a no go either.
Any other workarounds to get rid of that ridiculous 10 second limitation from Xiaomi other than installing a custom rom?
If i knew this in advance i would have never bought this phone.

Apple740 said:
I know the "disable miu optimizations" trick but that ain't a good idea, and i can install a third party Always On Display app from the Playstore, but with the latter the fingerprintscanner doesn't function well when unlocking the device so a no go either.
Any other workarounds to get rid of that ridiculous 10 second limitation from Xiaomi other than installing a custom rom?
If i knew this in advance i would have never bought this phone.
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Try:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/

NOSS8 said:
Try:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
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I have MIUI 13.0.14 but nothing worked as it was on Samsung. I know apps from Google Play that work as it was previous, but they want access to read messages from phone. Is it safe?

reg1stration said:
I have MIUI 13.0.14 but nothing worked as it was on Samsung. I know apps from Google Play that work as it was previous, but they want access to read messages from phone. Is it safe?
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If the apps come from the play store, it should be safe.
Some apps need specific permissions to work.
It's just the security on the Xiaomi that blocks while on other brands these authorizations are automatically granted.

NOSS8 said:
If the apps come from the play store, it should be safe.
Some apps need specific permissions to work.
It's just the security on the Xiaomi that blocks while on other brands these authorizations are automatically granted.
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So they actually can't see messages body, just count of unread messages?

reg1stration said:
So they actually can't see messages body, just count of unread messages?
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What apps?

NOSS8 said:
What apps?
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Always On AMOLED (Tomer Rosenfeld)

reg1stration said:
Always On AMOLED (Tomer Rosenfeld)
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Mandatory access for notifications.

Apple740 said:
I know the "disable miu optimizations" trick but that ain't a good idea, and i can install a third party Always On Display app from the Playstore, but with the latter the fingerprintscanner doesn't function well when unlocking the device so a no go either.
Any other workarounds to get rid of that ridiculous 10 second limitation from Xiaomi other than installing a custom rom?
If i knew this in advance i would have never bought this phone.
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Hi, I found this magisk module on Mods center Telegram channel (which yes, needs to be rooted)
This basically removes the 10s limit. Don't have any screenshot but should work in the latest MIUI 13 since the module was made recently (posted on September 15 in the channel)
PS: Never tested it myself on stock ROM
Download (Gdrive) Made by Kashi
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Alex Zander-kun said:
Hi, I found this magisk module on Mods center Telegram channel (which yes, needs to be rooted)
This basically removes the 10s limit. Don't have any screenshot but should work in the latest MIUI 13 since the module was made recently (posted on September 15 in the channel)
PS: Never tested it myself on stock ROM
Download (Gdrive) Made by Kashi
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To get root i need to unlock the bootloader, might as well flash a custom rom then.