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Mi8 how to get MIUI10 without unlocking bootloader?

I've just bought MI8 Global Version with locked bootloader,how can I get MIUI10 without unlocking it ?
I'd rather not experiment,because I'm seeing many topcis on xiaomi's forums about bricked phones etc.
Be patient please,I'm as green as grass about that.

You just have to wait until a stable version of MIUI becomes available via OTA update. (no date given yet, could be weeks, would be months)

The only way to flash a rom with locked bootloader is via edl but xiaomi recently blocked it so you can't do anything. Send a bootloader unlock request and wait.
Also do not update your global rom via ota if your mi8 is china version, you are going to brick your phone

S5Mini. said:
The only way to flash a rom with locked bootloader is via edl but xiaomi recently blocked it so you can't do anything. Send a bootloader unlock request and wait.
Also do not update your global rom via ota if your mi8 is china version, you are going to brick your phone
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After unlocking the bootloader and flashing miui 10 global may I lock bootloader again without any brick and other problems?
I know it happens with china version but what about global version

SENSEI888 said:
You just have to wait until a stable version of MIUI becomes available via OTA update. (no date given yet, could be weeks, would be months)
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I updated my global Mi8 from stock to MIUI 10 Dev beta by just downloading the update file and installing using the stock updater.
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

deft41 said:
After unlocking the bootloader and flashing miui 10 global may I lock bootloader again without any brick and other problems?
I know it happens with china version but what about global version
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If your phone is china version with a global rom on it you can't lock the bootloader or you will brick. If your phone is a global version you can run miui global and lock the bootloader no problems, but you can't run miui China and lock bootloader or you will brick

S5Mini. said:
The only way to flash a rom with locked bootloader is via edl but xiaomi recently blocked it so you can't do anything. Send a bootloader unlock request and wait.
Also do not update your global rom via ota if your mi8 is china version, you are going to brick your phone
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dc82 said:
I updated my global Mi8 from stock to MIUI 10 Dev beta by just downloading the update file and installing using the stock updater.
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk
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Could you give me the link to this update file?

deft41 said:
Could you give me the link to this update file?
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Sure, here it is.
http://en.miui.com/getrom-346.html
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

dc82 said:
Sure, here it is.
http://en.miui.com/getrom-346.html
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk
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It says it's MIUI9 not 10.
Or after installing it you got update to MIUI10 by OTA ?

deft41 said:
It says it's MIUI9 not 10.
Or after installing it you got update to MIUI10 by OTA ?
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Where does it say it's MIUI 9? I used the developer option download and got MIUI 10 once installed.
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Idk then. After I get the phone will install this and see how it goes.
Thanks anyway

dc82 said:
Where does it say it's MIUI 9? I used the developer option download and got MIUI 10 once installed.
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I have installed the same rom as you but my network icon say 4g not lte like yours why? What was ur rom before updating?

gm007 said:
I have installed the same rom as you but my network icon say 4g not lte like yours why?
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Hm not sure, my M8 is the global version, not sure if that matters.
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

dc82 said:
Hm not sure, my M8 is the global version, not sure if that matters.
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Maybe that's the reason cause i have the Chinese version, what was ur rom before installing the update?

gm007 said:
Maybe that's the reason cause i have the Chinese version, what was ur rom before installing the update?
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I just had the stock global MIUI 9
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

gm007 said:
Maybe that's the reason cause i have the Chinese version, what was ur rom before installing the update?
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Maybe its your mobile operator's fault.
He may not support LTE or you aren't in area of LTE net

deft41 said:
Maybe its your mobile operator's fault.
He may not support LTE or you aren't in area of LTE net
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No i don't think it's my mobile operator problem, and not only xiaomi phones have 2 different icons for each market. So it could be for Europe LTE and other countries 4G.

gm007 said:
No i don't think it's my mobile operator problem, and not only xiaomi phones have 2 different icons for each market. So it could be for Europe LTE and other countries 4G.
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I think that's more than likely what's going on. I've had numerous Asian market phones and they display 4G for LTE.
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

Searching for [ROM] Mi 8 Miui 10 China Developer Beta 8.9.20

Hi guys,
Does anyone have access to closed beta of Miui 10 China Developer Beta 8.9.20 for Mi8?
Could you send a link with the recovery zip of that rom?
Thanks
Best regards

I just got Stable Update today for China MIUI 10. why would you need closed beta?

Blitzz.666 said:
I just got Stable Update today for China MIUI 10. why would you need closed beta?
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The version that you received is android Pie?
Because since my bootloader is based in android Pie, and Miui has anti-role back feature, i cannot install oreo based versions.
The phone is a chinese version and had the bootloader unlocked.
But with a update it locked and now it enters in recovery mode (enters in recovery mode and only enables flashing zip files).
The rom that it has is the global 8.9.20 and it only accepts roms of the same version or above in chinese (to fix the soft brick)...

Ru13en said:
The version that you received is android Pie?
Because since my bootloader is based in android Pie, and Miui has anti-role back feature, i cannot install oreo based versions.
The phone is a chinese version and had the bootloader unlocked.
But with a update it locked and now it enters in recovery mode (enters in recovery mode and only enables flashing zip files).
The rom that it has is the global 8.9.20 and it only accepts roms of the same version or above in chinese (to fix the soft brick)...
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For now you can, anti-var=1 for 9.0 builds, which means anti rollback is not yet enabled. So yes u can go dwon to 8.0 for now. But this does not apply for builds in the future, check your anti-var number first!

achickennugget said:
For now you can, anti-var=1 for 9.0 builds, which means anti rollback is not yet enabled. So yes u can go dwon to 8.0 for now. But this does not apply for builds in the future, check your anti-var number first!
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It can be true if you have the bl unlocked and flash it by fastboot.
Since i have bl locked and i'm stuck with recovery mode, i can only flash it using beta MI PC suite or http://www.xiaomitool.com/
By recovery i tried to downgrade from MI8Global_8.9.20 to MI8_8.9.6 and it gives this messages:
With mi pc suite:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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With xiaomi tool:
If i try the MI8Global_8.9.6 (that is android 8.0) it says:
So i must use Android 9.0 based roms.
That's why that i'm trying to download the MI8_8.9.20 (chinese) to flash it via recovery.
If you have any way to unbrick my phone via fastboot with locked bl and without going via edl, i will appreciate your help.
Thanks

Try this stable via recovery:
https://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://...0.0.5.0.OEACNFH_5949bed8d4_8.1.zip&e=77102129

descarao81 said:
Try this stable via recovery:
https://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://...0.0.5.0.OEACNFH_5949bed8d4_8.1.zip&e=77102129
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Tried and gave me the same message of MI8_8.9.6 ... not working...

Sorry to hear that ，I have only the Global version http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/miui_MI8Global_8.9.20_2f0e200a8d_9.0.zip
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Oh I got the Chinese version 8.9.20，here it is
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/miui_MI8_8.9.20_40af8fe6f3_9.0.zip
I am In china ,so you can ask me for help for Chinese version. May be I can hlep :）

FuLiTheOne said:
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Oh I got the Chinese version 8.9.20，here it is
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Did you test the China ROM? Can you send Screenshots, pls?

FuLiTheOne said:
Sorry to hear that ，I have only the Global version http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/miui_MI8Global_8.9.20_2f0e200a8d_9.0.zip
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Oh I got the Chinese version 8.9.20，here it is
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/miui_MI8_8.9.20_40af8fe6f3_9.0.zip
I am In china ,so you can ask me for help for Chinese version. May be I can hlep :）
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Thank you very much for that link.
However I cannot install this rom :crying::crying:
It requires a beta authorized xiaomi account :crying:
It seems that i need to wait for public release or for a kind soul with beta access to help me...

Exact same problem
Ru13en said:
Thank you very much for that link.
However I cannot install this rom :crying::crying:
It requires a beta authorized xiaomi account :crying:
It seems that i need to wait for public release or for a kind soul with beta access to help me...
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Hi Ru13en,
I'm in exactly the same boat as you. I have had pretty much the same experience as you've had with locking the bootloader with the Global Rom at. I locked my bootloader with Global Stable 10.0.2.0 and managed to use XiaomiToolsADB to get unto Global Developer ROM 8.9.20. Of course, the phone stayed in a bootloop and refused to accept any other ROM, saying that they are all older versions. I've been on the hunt for the Chinese beta 8.9.20 since.
You've now tried it and although you have two other errors, it seems like the real error is that it isn't released to the public yet.
Apparently, that should change this Friday. I'd add the link but my account is new. Suffice to say, that on the Chinese Xiaomi forums, they say the Chinese dev rom for 8.9.20 was delayed due to the Chinese holidays. But the schedule is to be released to the public this Friday October 12th.
I'm hopeful that we are correct in thinking that attempting to flash the Chinese 8.9.20 dev rom will allow the phone to boot. Because otherwise, I'm fresh out of ideas!

00DicE00 said:
Hi Ru13en,
I'm in exactly the same boat as you. I have had pretty much the same experience as you've had with locking the bootloader with the Global Rom at. I locked my bootloader with Global Stable 10.0.2.0 and managed to use XiaomiToolsADB to get unto Global Developer ROM 8.9.20. Of course, the phone stayed in a bootloop and refused to accept any other ROM, saying that they are all older versions. I've been on the hunt for the Chinese beta 8.9.20 since.
You've now tried it and although you have two other errors, it seems like the real error is that it isn't released to the public yet.
Apparently, that should change this Friday. I'd add the link but my account is new. Suffice to say, that on the Chinese Xiaomi forums, they say the Chinese dev rom for 8.9.20 was delayed due to the Chinese holidays. But the schedule is to be released to the public this Friday October 12th.
I'm hopeful that we are correct in thinking that attempting to flash the Chinese 8.9.20 dev rom will allow the phone to boot. Because otherwise, I'm fresh out of ideas!
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Hi 00DicE00,
Sorry to hear that you have the same issue as me...
I know that each friday they launch a new dev ROM and we had infortune to get our phones stuck in Chinese holidays.
Friday i will check in mi foruns for the chinese public dev beta and try it on the phone.
If it works, i will make a tutorial in mi forum and xdadev to help soft bricked mi 8 phones (hard bricked, must use edl method that requires edl authorized account, which sucks).
If it doesn't work, well since i have warranty and this phone came with unlocked bootloader.
I will request refund, because i payed it as a global version and not a chinese unlocked with global rom -.-
Those that don't have warranty, should ask or buy the unlock via edl (that requires opening the phone, use edl pin and edl authorized account to reflash stock rom)
So tomorrow i will post news in this topic

Hi Ru13en,
The thing I don't understand are the version numbers for MIUI.
The rom I had when I locked my bootloader was MIUI 10.02.0 Global stable. Of course, being a Global rom with a locked bootloader, it bricked the phone. I understand that.
But then I tried to flash MIUI 10.0.5.0 Chinese stable. This is higher than 10.0.2.0 Global stable isn't it? Why did this not work? I got the same message you did saying "Sorry, flash lower version not allowed". I don't understand this.
How does MIUI number their versions? Is it different in the Chinese stable versions to what is in the Global stable versions?

00DicE00 said:
Hi Ru13en,
The thing I don't understand are the version numbers for MIUI.
The rom I had when I locked my bootloader was MIUI 10.02.0 Global stable. Of course, being a Global rom with a locked bootloader, it bricked the phone. I understand that.
But then I tried to flash MIUI 10.0.5.0 Chinese stable. This is higher than 10.0.2.0 Global stable isn't it? Why did this not work? I got the same message you did saying "Sorry, flash lower version not allowed". I don't understand this.
How does MIUI number their versions? Is it different in the Chinese stable versions to what is in the Global stable versions?
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To make sideload you must use dev versions and not stable versions (ota validation will not autorize you to make such update giving errors like lower, or public stable version).
Also, normally the number of Chinese versions are higher than Global versions, but it doesn't mean that they are the latest.
Because, since now the latest roms are allways created in Global version and then converted to Chinese version (with a bigger number).

FuLiTheOne said:
Sorry to hear that ，I have only the Global version http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/miui_MI8Global_8.9.20_2f0e200a8d_9.0.zip
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Oh I got the Chinese version 8.9.20，here it is
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.9.20/miui_MI8_8.9.20_40af8fe6f3_9.0.zip
I am In china ,so you can ask me for help for Chinese version. May be I can hlep :）
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Do you have China developer rom 8.9.20 or higher fastboot (.tgz) link?
Thanks
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk

Mi 8.9.20 china public beta was skiped and now they postponed the 8.10.11 china beta version for Mi8 :crying:

Ru13en said:
Mi 8.9.20 china public beta was skiped and now they postponed the 8.10.11 china beta version for Mi8 :crying:
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Yea I just saw it! :crying::crying:
What now? When is the 8.10.11 going to be released? Next week Firday?

Ru13en said:
Thank you very much for that link.
However I cannot install this rom :crying::crying:
It requires a beta authorized xiaomi account :crying:
It seems that i need to wait for public release or for a kind soul with beta access to help me...
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It seems not the issue of account.
You may have to wait for the next public version.
Sorry not been able to help.

Now I'm using beta version 8.10.12, but your account may not be able to access it.

The newest version in China is 8.8.31 ,the 8.10.12 dued to realease at Friday has been delaied for it automatically enable double click wakeup.
I will try to upload my 8.10.12 inside developer version ,will it can help.

Need some guidness

Hello guys.
I want to flash the Mi 9t pro global rom on the Redmi k20 pro
Can someone explain me all the stages of what should I do?
I know I should first open the bootloader and then flash via miflash but I do not know which options to choose on the miflash itself.
And where can I get the latest firmware?
Thank's alot.

Any one?

123elad said:
Hello guys.
I want to flash the Mi 9t pro global rom on the Redmi k20 pro
Can someone explain me all the stages of what should I do?
I know I should first open the bootloader and then flash via miflash but I do not know which options to choose on the miflash itself.
And where can I get the latest firmware?
Thank's alot.
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You can get the European Mi 9T Pro ROM from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...irmware-10-3-8-0-9-6-13-t3939647/post79726515
Scroll down and look for Global EEA title
Select and download the fastboot ROM under that title.
This guide is from the official global MIUI forums https://c.mi.com/thread-1857937-1-0.html
It tells you how to unlock the bootloader and flash an official ROM. You'll want to go the the fastboot flashing section.
This should have all the info you need.

Robbo.5000 said:
You can get the European Mi 9T Pro ROM from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...irmware-10-3-8-0-9-6-13-t3939647/post79726515
Scroll down and look for Global EEA title
Select and download the fastboot ROM under that title.
This guide is from the official global MIUI forums https://c.mi.com/thread-1857937-1-0.html
It tells you how to unlock the bootloader and flash an official ROM. You'll want to go the the fastboot flashing section.
This should have all the info you need.
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Thank you very much for the comment. One more question , Why choosing the EEA rom and not the Global rom?
I heard that the global rom updates faster.
Thank's.

123elad said:
Thank you very much for the comment. One more question , Why choosing the EEA rom and not the Global rom?
I heard that the global rom updates faster.
Thank's.
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Mainly because that post doesn't have the global ROM. Where it says global, it is actually the Indian ROMs. Before the Mi 9T Pro was released many people were, incorrectly, calling the Indian ROM a global ROM and the OP labelled the Indian ROMs as global. He really should change that now to avoid confusion.
If you want the global version there is a thread with links for it somewhere.
Here's the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/rom-miui-10-global-t3963699/post80169909

Robbo.5000 said:
Mainly because that post doesn't have the global ROM. Where it says global, it is actually the Indian ROMs. Before the Mi 9T Pro was released many people were, incorrectly, calling the Indian ROM a global ROM and the OP labelled the Indian ROMs as global. He really should change that now to avoid confusion.
If you want the global version there is a thread with links for it somewhere.
Here's the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/rom-miui-10-global-t3963699/post80169909
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I have found this one:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2427155-1-0.html
This is the offical global rom?
Not the indian rom? (I need the nfc).
Thank's alot.

123elad said:
I have found this one:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2427155-1-0.html
This is the offical global rom?
Not the indian rom? (I need the nfc).
Thank's alot.
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Yes that's the official global ROM. Just make sure you download the fastboot ROM. To flash it you need to extract everything first. In Windows you'll probably need to extract it twice, depending on your zip software. After extracting the first time you might have a file without an extension, of this happens rename the file and add .tar to the end of the filename. You will then be able to open and extract this file, giving you the folder that the Mi Flash Tool needs you to point it to.

Robbo.5000 said:
Yes that's the official global ROM. Just make sure you download the fastboot ROM. To flash it you need to extract everything first. In Windows you'll probably need to extract it twice, depending on your zip software. After extracting the first time you might have a file without an extension, of this happens rename the file and add .tar to the end of the filename. You will then be able to open and extract this file, giving you the folder that the Mi Flash Tool needs you to point it to.
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Thank's.
I have a small problem with the Miflsah.
Wrote about it here :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/help/miflash-error-t3965539

123elad said:
Thank's.
I have a small problem with the Miflsah.
Wrote about it here :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/help/miflash-error-t3965539
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Go to the first post I linked to here https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/help/guidness-t3964522/post80198994
Try the Mi Flash download link in the very first drivers section. I never had this problem so couldn't say if the link will fix your problem.

General Mi 11 Ultra Unbricking Discussion Thread

Hello, I recently flashed my Chinese Mi 11 Ultra with Xiaomi.eu ROM and I would like to help others if you are new to flashing / working with fastboot stuff / dont know anything about ROMs and drivers. I can help you in my free time to unlock the phone (ofcourse you have to wait 7 days) and flash xiaomi.eu ROM after bootloader unlock. I owned xiaomi phones back from 2014 and I have some experience flashing and rooting phones. I will help you remotely through TeamViewer with no cost( *only in my free time* ) to help the community. For security purposes, i will be connecting through a completely empty laptop without any files in it.
NOTE: I am not the Xiaomi Authorized EDL guy. Just a Mi 11/ Mi 11 Ultra community member.
Thanks!

Hi @saisannihith ,
This made my day and I'm totally happy to be in a community still supporting each others. Sadly first two attempts I tried to get some help, they ignored and finally when I saw your post, it gave me some hope.
Sadly I'm new to Xiaomi world and recently I purchased my first ever device. So now the problem is since it's not release in my country I've gotten myself into this pickle of China ROM Mi 11 Ultra.
I have PM'd you as well (Contacting Method) and it would be greatly appreciated if you could help me out as well to get this device installed with EU Rom. Thank you so much in advance.

I can also help. I am based in EU, so bear in mind my timezone.

First time going from CN to EU
Update EU Roms
source: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads...iaomi-eu-rom-for-xiaomi-mi11-pro-ultra.59486/

I will flash my mi 11 pro next sunday (after unlock bootloader)
It doesn't look so hard, but i'm a little scared to do that, i don't want to brick my phone.

sabrewulf said:
I will flash my mi 11 pro next sunday (after unlock bootloader)
It doesn't look so hard, but i'm a little scared to do that, i don't want to brick my phone.
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No problem. If anything just message me on this website.

saisannihith said:
Hello, I recently flashed my Chinese Mi 11 Ultra with Xiaomi.eu ROM and I would like to help others if you are new to flashing / working with fastboot stuff / dont know anything about ROMs and drivers. I can help you in my free time to unlock the phone (ofcourse you have to wait 7 days) and flash xiaomi.eu ROM after bootloader unlock. I owned xiaomi phones back from 2014 and I have some experience flashing and rooting phones. I will help you remotely through TeamViewer with no cost( *only in my free time* ) to help the community. For security purposes, i will be connecting through a completely empty laptop without any files in it.
NOTE: I am not the Xiaomi Authorized EDL guy. Just a Mi 11/ Mi 11 Ultra community member.
Thanks!
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Have you got a 100%. Success rate so far?

saisannihith said:
No problem. If anything just message me on this website.
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Thanks, i will prepare the firmware.
Maybe i will call you for a little check for look if all is ok (for info i'm French)
I can unlock my bootloader sunday 8:00 PM.
I don't understand why so much people brick their phone.

speedtripler said:
Have you got a 100%. Success rate so far?
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i only helped one more guy and thats a success so yes its a 100% success rate lol

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This wait is killing me! LOL

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This wait is killing me! LOL
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happens

saisannihith said:
Hello, I recently flashed my Chinese Mi 11 Ultra with Xiaomi.eu ROM and I would like to help others if you are new to flashing / working with fastboot stuff / dont know anything about ROMs and drivers. I can help you in my free time to unlock the phone (ofcourse you have to wait 7 days) and flash xiaomi.eu ROM after bootloader unlock. I owned xiaomi phones back from 2014 and I have some experience flashing and rooting phones. I will help you remotely through TeamViewer with no cost( *only in my free time* ) to help the community. For security purposes, i will be connecting through a completely empty laptop without any files in it.
NOTE: I am not the Xiaomi Authorized EDL guy. Just a Mi 11/ Mi 11 Ultra community member.
Thanks!
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Hey if you are free can you help me out? My bootloader is unlocked. Currently using a CN phone with Global ROM.
I just have bad memories installing custom roms from my p10 days
EDIT: Nevermind I did it myself, it was super easy and WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

sabrewulf said:
Thanks, i will prepare the firmware.
Maybe i will call you for a little check for look if all is ok (for info i'm French)
I can unlock my bootloader sunday 8:00 PM.
I don't understand why so much people brick their phone.
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hi,
..about not to brick the phone..
my mi 11 ultra is from vodafone uk, so far latest software is 12.0.2.0 global stable (RKAEUVF)
and i would like to relock bootloader after flash latest stable EU version 12.5.3.0
would you advise is this safe, hence i wont brick my phone by relocking after flash?
any hint will do, thanks.

gubik7 said:
hi,
..about not to brick the phone..
my mi 11 ultra is from vodafone uk, so far latest software is 12.0.2.0 global stable (RKAEUVF)
and i would like to relock bootloader after flash latest stable EU version 12.5.3.0
would you advise is this safe, hence i wont brick my phone by relocking after flash?
any hint will do, thanks.
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You cannot relock the bootloader if you switch.
If you go from Global to China, China to Global or Global to EU, you can't relock after any scenio.
The only time you can relock is if you reflashed the ORIGINAL global rom after getting bored of an EU or China variation.
If you installed the Xiaomi.eu rom you'd have Google Pay, Banking Apps, 12.5.7 and more so it would make sense to do this rather than stick with Vodafone Global and just not relock as it makes no difference to your usage.
P.s. Fastboot install of 12.5.4 of the Xiaom.eu rom is easiest for beginners.
You can use TWRP to update to 12.5.7 afterwards and not lose any data.

gubik7 said:
hi,
..about not to brick the phone..
my mi 11 ultra is from vodafone uk, so far latest software is 12.0.2.0 global stable (RKAEUVF)
and i would like to relock bootloader after flash latest stable EU version 12.5.3.0
would you advise is this safe, hence i wont brick my phone by relocking after flash?
any hint will do, thanks.
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In reality, i just follow the tutorial step by step (here or on xiaomi.eu) and everything works fine.
But yeah don't relock the bootloader.

I would like to ask, last Sunday I started the countdown to unlock the bootloader,last night though I was olaying with the theme app of my global unit while all of a sudden phone rebooted and went to bootloop so I had to recall the stock recovery to wipe all data and do a factory reset, will this now affect the countdown and the unlocking process?

xNAPx said:
I would like to ask, last Sunday I started the countdown to unlock the bootloader,last night though I was olaying with the theme app of my global unit while all of a sudden phone rebooted and went to bootloop so I had to recall the stock recovery to wipe all data and do a factory reset, will this now affect the countdown and the unlocking process?
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If you are logging in back to Mi account yes it will reset

Well the phone has been reset so yes I logged back in. Or do you mean in the Miflash tool?

xNAPx said:
Well the phone has been reset so yes I logged back in. Or do you mean in the Miflash tool?
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MiFlash tool says if you re login on phone it will still reset the counter. try connecting your phone and check

I will flash my mi 11 ultra next friday (today get the phone) and I am not sure how should looks steps to install eu stable rom.
I am on CN ROM. I know I need fastboot twrp. And then what? Should I wipe something or I just can install eu stable ROM?

Question Flag 12.5 EU rom to global mi 11 ultra

Hi sorry it this has been asked before but I've recently received my mi 11 ultra global version from Vodafone UK. Like the phone but some issues that are making me debate whether to keep it. Touches missing, battery life and sub par camera. Because I'm on the global version I'm on MiUI 12.0.2. I was wondering if anyone knows if I can flash the EU rom onto this to try out 12.5 to see if I want to keep the phone. I highly doubt we'll see a global release for 12.5 before my time to return the device runs out. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

You need to apply for the bootloader unlock process ( takes around 7 days ) and then you can flash the fastboot xiaomi.eu ROM on it just fine.
Good luck !

Brilliant thanks for the reply mate

So my bootloader is unlocked. I got Chinese model with global flashed. Can i flash EU rom via fastboot itself?

varun.gid said:
So my bootloader is unlocked. I got Chinese model with global flashed. Can i flash EU rom via fastboot itself?
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Yes

varun.gid said:
So my bootloader is unlocked. I got Chinese model with global flashed. Can i flash EU rom via fastboot itself?
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Of course you can especially by fastboot. You can flash EU custom ROM or EEA The only problem is you will have Chinese Bands no matter what ROM you install.
Regards

ZandersUK said:
Hi sorry it this has been asked before but I've recently received my mi 11 ultra global version from Vodafone UK. Like the phone but some issues that are making me debate whether to keep it. Touches missing, battery life and sub par camera. Because I'm on the global version I'm on MiUI 12.0.2. I was wondering if anyone knows if I can flash the EU rom onto this to try out 12.5 to see if I want to keep the phone. I highly doubt we'll see a global release for 12.5 before my time to return the device runs out. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
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yes you can.

varun.gid said:
So my bootloader is unlocked. I got Chinese model with global flashed. Can i flash EU rom via fastboot itself?
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Flash it by twrp, not fastboot. Just in case. It's much safer by twrp. And of course, you'll need to track down a Vodafone ROM to return it if you do but I doubt it after flashing EU. And don't worry about the bands as someone said, you'll not miss out on anything.

jim262 said:
yes you can.
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speedtripler said:
Yes
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I am assuming you mean stock. That would actually be the EEA rom. The Xiaomi.eu rom, which is the China rom. minus Chinese bloat and Google services added in must be flashed using TWRP.

jim262 said:
I am assuming you mean stock. That would actually be the EEA rom. The Xiaomi.eu rom, which is the China rom. minus Chinese bloat and Google services added in must be flashed using TWRP.
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He could flash the earlier one by fastboot

Why would flash a rom from over a month ago? The last fastboot rom was issued 5-13.