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Downgrading MIUI version

I need someone to check my understanding of the Fastboot process and some of the utilities.
Is MiFlash a complete overwrite of the device firmware?
Is a backup taken through QPST software download the NVRAM settings ONLY?
Can I downgrade from 9 to 8.5 using only MiFlash?
There appears to be an issue with 3G data connections dropping in MIUI 9, which is reported on a few other models as well. This is my wife's phone and she is not capable of dealing with most technical issues, so I want to stick with MIUI instead of LineageOS or something.

Yes you can downgrade from MIUI 9. Flash 8.5.9 fastboot using Miflash it is much better than other ways...

Missing WiFi MAC and IMEI - Mi 9

First off - Mods, I have the original box and sticker IMEIs if needed as proof.
I have been flashing between AOSP and Stock trying to fix a Microphone bug on my phone (see previous posts), when all of a sudden my phone will no longer connect to Network (IMEI unavailable error)
I went through every QCN backup + editing I could think of, even using my friends Mi 9 that we both bought from the same place in China as a QCN backup + my IMEI edits.
Everytime I edit the QCN and load it, the phone just boot loops immediately shutting down upon OS load. Using MiFlash back to stock didn't work, and I had to flash Evo X rom to get it to boot normally now, but I"m also missing WiFI MAC onto of my IMEIs.
I seriously have no idea what to do. I've tried every IMEI editing tool or Hex Editor in the book to put my original IMEIs back in to no avail. What am I doing wrong that cases it to restart loop when I push my updated QCN file?
Thanks in advance - Can provide whatever else you need.

AZ_Miss_Murder said:
Using MiFlash back to stock didn't work
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As i understand you have China version of Mi 9, saying: "MiFlash back to stock didn't work" you meаn you have flashed official xiaomi china FASTBOOT ROM and it did't work?
Then i afraid the problem is deeper then in the ROM. Because by flashing stock fastboot ROM you flash everything that possible to flash, ROM and all images, with all setting like it was from the store.

g_seva said:
As i understand you have China version of Mi 9, saying: "MiFlash back to stock didn't work" you meаn you have flashed official xiaomi china FASTBOOT ROM and it did't work?
Then i afraid the problem is deeper then in the ROM. Because by flashing stock fastboot ROM you flash everything that possible to flash, ROM and all images, with all setting like it was from the store.
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Correct. Reflashing China ROM in Fastboot does not fix the problem. It fixes the bootlooping but not the IMEI issue.

local update

Hello everyone, being new to xiaomi devices, i would like to ask about updating. So my mi8 is currently on miui global 11.0.2 (PEAITTI) which i suppose is an italian variant. My problem is that the updater does not find any new updates despite the fact that there are. So I searched for manual update and found this https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=1 . My question is this is local update used for every factory rom regardless of the area and without the need to unlock the bootloader? And is fastboot update for every rom?
Extra quetion: Do i lose something by unlocking the bootloader except the warranty? (asking that coming from sony device)
Thanks in advance.

I have some experience installing MIUI and I advise you not to "mess" with the bootloader.
There is a condition that your device goes into "Brick" mode. See- https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/help/undo-fastboot-oem-lock-t4126427
by unlocking the bootloader You will be exposed, to some extent, to intrusions into your device by hackers.
The safest situation is to only update the system by OTA! especially that you have an "Italian" MIUI system (which appears to be global).
On the other hand, if you have prior knowledge and experience, you can update your system independently, even though there is a risk, by flashing through software you can find on the network.

mitsosJL said:
Hello everyone, being new to xiaomi devices, i would like to ask about updating. So my mi8 is currently on miui global 11.0.2 (PEAITTI) which i suppose is an italian variant. My problem is that the updater does not find any new updates despite the fact that there are. So I searched for manual update and found...
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Have you found a solution? I have the same problem. The latest version is 11.0.4.0QEAMIXM, but it cannot be installed by updater because "the current ROM's network carrier type is different from that in the Recovery package".

philph said:
Have you found a solution? I have the same problem. The latest version is 11.0.4.0QEAMIXM, but it cannot be installed by updater because "the current ROM's network carrier type is different from that in the Recovery package".
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I haven't searched further into the subject due to lack of time in the current period and I'm fine not having the latest software as long as the device runs without problems (don't fix it if it ain't broken).

After reading your post again, I guess the "original" rum installed in the mitsosJL device, was installed by the seller who sold you the device.
You should first check if your bootloader is locked or open. (See https://gadgetmeetsguy.com/how-to-check-if-bootloader-is-unlocked/
If you decide to "unlock" the bootloader and install an update on your device, you will find many how-to guides.
I received an update via OTA for my Xiaomi Mi 8 device.
Update Name: 11.0.4.0 QEAMIXM Global.
There are not many changes since most of them are suitable for certain "regions", like China-India and some other countries in the world.
In any case, my recommendation of 02.07.2020 is still valid.
Good day to you.

Repair IMEI

Is there anyone have video tutorial to repair imei without using any paid apps? I can't understand the procedures by only reading the steps. Pleasee help me fix my phone

Looks like you're yet another one of those victims of that outdated twrp tutorial that bricked our phones. That thing should be deleted. Anyways read these whole threads ujust in case
[ENGINEERING][ROM][OFFICIAL] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for LANCELOT (Redmi 9 / Redmi 9 Prime)
Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Build Date: 2020/06/23 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2615-lancelot-V011-Q-0623 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/lancelot/lancelot:10/QP1A.190711.020/6:userdebug/test-keys Security...
forum.xda-developers.com
or
[V1][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for MERLIN (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)
Version 1 Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Build Date: 2020/05/13 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 Build Fingerprint...
forum.xda-developers.com
[ENGINEERING][ROM][OFFICIAL] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for LANCELOT (Redmi 9 / Redmi 9 Prime)
Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Build Date: 2020/06/23 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2615-lancelot-V011-Q-0623 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/lancelot/lancelot:10/QP1A.190711.020/6:userdebug/test-keys Security...
forum.xda-developers.com
Download ModemMeta Tool (all versions) - Mediatek IMEI Tool
Download the latest version of ModemMeta Tool to flash IMEI, backup IMEI and repair IMEI, NVRAM on MediaTek smartphone and tablets.
androidmtk.com
^use that for imei repair, you have to have the sim card in slot 2 and not put anything for IMEI 1. My cell signal sucks now for some reason I still havent figured out. but calls work now and dont cut off after 30 seconds at lest.
Oh and yes you need to be in the engineering rom to use that modemmeta tool.
I struggled for a while because I thought that merlin was the same as lancelot so I was using the wrong roms. I forgot if I had to flash back to the original rom.
These are some of the files in my "bricked" folder
LANCELOT_Engineering_AL2615-lancelot-V011-Q-0623_QP1A.190711.020_by-VD171
lancelot_global_images_V11.0.4.0.QJCMIXM_20200618.0000.00_10.0_global
SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2020_Win
VD171_MTK-bypass-v1.5
LibUSB-Win32
MiFlash20210226
miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.55
Mediatek_USB_Driver_Auto-Installer_5.1632.00
Oh and if you are going to install a recovery, just do the SHRP recovery.
SHRP - Browse /lancelot at SourceForge.net
SKYHAWK Recovery Project
sourceforge.net
After going back to the stock lancelot rom, i just updated the rom as normal to 12.05 then installed magisk as usual, later on installed that recovery and it works fine. It even has options in it so the bootloader doesnt get overwritten by miui

mrhanky89 said:
Looks like you're yet another one of those victims of that outdated twrp tutorial that bricked our phones. That thing should be deleted. Anyways read these whole threads ujust in case
[ENGINEERING][ROM][OFFICIAL] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for LANCELOT (Redmi 9 / Redmi 9 Prime)
Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Build Date: 2020/06/23 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2615-lancelot-V011-Q-0623 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/lancelot/lancelot:10/QP1A.190711.020/6:userdebug/test-keys Security...
forum.xda-developers.com
or
[V1][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for MERLIN (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)
Version 1 Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Build Date: 2020/05/13 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 Build Fingerprint...
forum.xda-developers.com
[ENGINEERING][ROM][OFFICIAL] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for LANCELOT (Redmi 9 / Redmi 9 Prime)
Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Build Date: 2020/06/23 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2615-lancelot-V011-Q-0623 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/lancelot/lancelot:10/QP1A.190711.020/6:userdebug/test-keys Security...
forum.xda-developers.com
Download ModemMeta Tool (all versions) - Mediatek IMEI Tool
Download the latest version of ModemMeta Tool to flash IMEI, backup IMEI and repair IMEI, NVRAM on MediaTek smartphone and tablets.
androidmtk.com
^use that for imei repair, you have to have the sim card in slot 2 and not put anything for IMEI 1. My cell signal sucks now for some reason I still havent figured out. but calls work now and dont cut off after 30 seconds at lest.
Oh and yes you need to be in the engineering rom to use that modemmeta tool.
I struggled for a while because I thought that merlin was the same as lancelot so I was using the wrong roms. I forgot if I had to flash back to the original rom.
These are some of the files in my "bricked" folder
LANCELOT_Engineering_AL2615-lancelot-V011-Q-0623_QP1A.190711.020_by-VD171
lancelot_global_images_V11.0.4.0.QJCMIXM_20200618.0000.00_10.0_global
SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2020_Win
VD171_MTK-bypass-v1.5
LibUSB-Win32
MiFlash20210226
miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.55
Mediatek_USB_Driver_Auto-Installer_5.1632.00
Oh and if you are going to install a recovery, just do the SHRP recovery.
SHRP - Browse /lancelot at SourceForge.net
SKYHAWK Recovery Project
sourceforge.net
After going back to the stock lancelot rom, i just updated the rom as normal to 12.05 then installed magisk as usual, later on installed that recovery and it works fine. It even has options in it so the bootloader doesnt get overwritten by miui
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Hello, they said if you go back to miui the written imei will be lost again? How to back up that and restore sir?

kazuhiko23124 said:
Hello, they said if you go back to miui the written imei will be lost again? How to back up that and restore sir?
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How to Backup and Restore IMEI/NVRAM data on Mediatek Chipset Android Device
Alright, so you have an Android Device which has a Mediatek Chip inside. It looks like that you are not someone who uses their Android Device for basic
www.getdroidtips.com
The spflashtool option in the video was the simplest for my situation though.
I never went back to restore the imei from nvram. I just went back to the stock lancelot rom and the info was saved. When I went to the rom the imei was there in the about section phone status.
If I used miflash i chose the clean all option. Remember not to lock it.
And if I used sp flash tool i used firmware update or download mode. NOT Format ALL. I think that is why my imei may have been deleted at first.
If you manage to put that recovery there is an option there to restore from NVRAM

mrhanky89 said:
How to Backup and Restore IMEI/NVRAM data on Mediatek Chipset Android Device
Alright, so you have an Android Device which has a Mediatek Chip inside. It looks like that you are not someone who uses their Android Device for basic
www.getdroidtips.com
The spflashtool option in the video was the simplest for my situation though.
I never went back to restore the imei from nvram. I just went back to the stock lancelot rom and the info was saved. When I went to the rom the imei was there in the about section.
If I used miflash i chose the clean all option. Remember not to lock it.
And if I used sp flash tool i used firmware update or download mode. NOT Format ALL. I think that is why my imei may have been deleted at first.
If you manage to put that recovery there is an option there to restore from NVRAM
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So I can use miflash to go back to stock rom? What is your recommended version of miui sir?

kazuhiko23124 said:
So I can use miflash to go back to stock rom? What is your recommended version of miui sir?
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Yes you should be able to use miflash in fastboot if your bootloader is already unlocked. I don't know what version of miui is best. I just went back to the stock rom and then updated. I am going to play around with custom roms now. I don't like all the xiaomi stuff. You can uninstall a lot of it with xiaomiadbfastboottools

mrhanky89 said:
Yes you should be able to use miflash in fastboot if your bootloader is already unlocked. I don't know what version of miui is best. I just went back to the stock rom and then updated. I am going to play around with custom roms now. I don't like all the xiaomi stuff. You can uninstall a lot of it with xiaomiadbfastboottools
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Another question sir, when entering in meta mode I will just turn off my phone or go to fastboot?

kazuhiko23124 said:
Another question sir, when entering in meta mode I will just turn off my phone or go to fastboot?
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You might have to turn it off while it is connected to that program. Or maybe fastboot. I forgot exactly but I recall something about turning it off. Remember it has to be on the engineering rom for your device or else it will not work.

mrhanky89 said:
You might have to turn it off while it is connected to that program. Or maybe fastboot. I forgot exactly but I recall something about turning it off. Remember it has to be on the engineering rom for your device or else it will not work.
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Thank you sir, I will update if I am able to fix my imei 2

Help me
my bootloader is locked and i lost my imei
I've tried to flash the ENG ROM but I keep getting my 100% DA ERROR error message
have watched all tutorials how to fix imei but it didn't solve my problem

How To Guide [CLOSED] Convert your Moto x30 Pro (CN) to Edge 30 Ultra (EU)

FIRST OFF: If you have not bought the phone yet and plan on getting it: DON'T. The camera is broken and Motorola refuses to communicate with their customers. Is a fix coming? I someone working on it? Who knows. The phone is also still on Android 12. DO NOT BUY MOTOROLA PHONES.​
Join our Telegram Group at {Mod edit: Link removed! Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}
The guide and all infos are always {Mod edit: Link removed! Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}.​

Global Firmware:
- EQS_G_S3SQ32.16-16-22 (Brazilian)
- EQS_G_S3SQ32.16_16_28 (Thanks to @onken)
Where to find Firmware:
- Lolinet
- Rescue and Smart Assistant (only for your original device)
It would be great if some Edge 30 Ultra buyers could download the global firmware through the Rescue and Smart Assistant and share a zip.
Tools:
- Universal Mount System RW (Guide)
-> Fix for Android 12
- Universal Safetynet Fix Magisk Module
How to Update:
If you don't get OTA updates simply follow these steps. You need a PC with working global ADB and fastboot.
01. Download the latest Firmware from lolinet
02. Extract it, open servicefile.xml and copy the contents into this website
03. Reboot your phone into fastboot (adb reboot fastboot or press and hold Power + Volume Down)
04. Open a CMD window in the extracted folder, paste the commands from the website and hit enter
05. Don't disconnect the phone until the update has finished.
It might be possible to upgrade by putting the firmware zip into the root of your phone, booting into recovery and selecting install firmware from zip. I didnt test this yet.

Thanks for instructions
Please tell me, chinese version not have other configurations modem ? = not carrier agregations all bands LTE or i think not have all bands, in 99% not have B20 and i think other.
This same situations - similar, OnePlus 10r or chinese OnePlus ACE

According to my seller the phone has the following bands:
B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B32, N1, N3, N28, N78
No support for:
B28, B38
No issues here in germany, dont have 5g (not in my plan) but I get good Band 20 reception.

Ok, if have B20 its ok
I have yet one question about relock bootlader
If i have XT2241-2 - relock bootlader is safe ?
I ask because i eralier bricked Motoroa G82 after lock bootlader again...
Maybe problem is i not earlier delete magisk ( root ) but i not sure about in 100% forget delete this magisk...

No, dont ever relock the bootloader. If you skip through the official Motorola forums you will find a lot of people with bricked devices EVEN AFTER flashing their original firmware via the rescue assistant.
I would not under any circumstance relock the bootloader - it is really a dangerous game even if you have not modified anything.

Thanks @Killuminati91 great guide,

Thanks for the great guide, will the NFC work after the conversion?

NFC ist toggleable but I have nothing to test it with.

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Use the command "fastboot oem config carrier reteu" to set your update channel to reteu (Which is EU).
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Did you manage to change the Software Channel to RETEU?
I probably wouldn't be wrong to say that it's impossible to change the RETCN channel to RETEU...

ilia3367 said:
Did you manage to change the Software Channel to RETEU?
I probably wouldn't be wrong to say that it's impossible to change the RETCN channel to RETEU...
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Yes. At least it shows RETEU in settings and you get an OTA if you flash 16-16-22. We will see about future updates.

Amazing! On any Motorola device before it was impossible to change the Chinese software update channel to RETAIL, RETEU and the like.
It may be because your device has the RETCN channel. But this is unlikely. I've never seen that before, and I've been doing Moto firmware for 10 years. Not professionally of course, but still I have some idea.

Hey everyone. I have the x30 pro cn version. Is there a benefit to flash it with the global rom? I live in Canada, everything works fine. 5G works with no problem. Some apps are crashing but no major issues.
Tx in advanced

I don't like it after convert to the international version, what should I do if I want to return to the Chinese version，ask for a tutorial ，thanks a lot

rfreiha said:
Hey everyone. I have the x30 pro cn version. Is there a benefit to flash it with the global rom? I live in Canada, everything works fine. 5G works with no problem. Some apps are crashing but no major issues.
Tx in advanced
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Working Android auto, contact sync and assisstant out of the box. A slightly different UI and less bloat but that's basically it. Oh and of course more language options.
@diewellen : you just have to repeat the guide with a Chinese ROM. Search for xt2241-1 firmware on Google. If you can't find it I'll upload my copy later.

Killuminati91 said:
Working Android auto, contact sync and assisstant out of the box. A slightly different UI and less bloat but that's basically it. Oh and of course more language options.
@diewellen : you just have to repeat the guide with a Chinese ROM. Search for xt2241-1 firmware on Google. If you can't find it I'll upload my copy later.
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Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.
One more question. My software version is 16-16-15. Is there an updated version for the CN firmware? Will ota work? Or I have to update manually?

Thanks for a great guide! I have just succeeded in converting my CN to EU/Global. But now I can't use Google Pay, because "the phone has been rooted or tampered with". Is it because of the unlocked bootlocker? The Global rom from the thread is not rooted? What to do?
Thanks for any help
Update: it looks like it could be a problem with "CTS profile match" failing?

After converting ,the widevine is L1 or L3?

Always L3 only and not working Netflix ( and maybe more )

Killuminati91 said:
Global Firmware:
- EQS_G_S3SQ32.16-16-22 (Brazilian)
- EQS_G_S3SQ32.16_16_28 (Thanks to @onken)
Where to find Firmware:
- Lolinet (not yet)
- Rescue and Smart Assistant (only for your original device)
It would be great if some Edge 30 Ultra buyers could download the global firmware through the Rescue and Smart Assistant and share a zip.
Tools:
- Universal Mount System RW (Guide)
-> Fix for Android 12
- Universal Safetynet Fix Ma
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Decide what firmware region you need yourself.
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com