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[ROM][13-04-17] AOSP JB 4.1.1 Beta

Oppo X909 AOSP Beta by kAmMa
Warning
this is BETA version of AOSP port for Oppo X909. it may brick your device. don't flash it, if you don't know, what you are doing...
if you get into boot-loop after install, try to wipe cache and userdata
Prerequisites
custom recovery (i prefer/use TWRP)
How to install
download ROM (link bellow in updates section)
copy it to device
download Google Apps (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip)
copy it to device
restart device to recovery
make full backup
install both packages
(optional) install root package (https://mega.co.nz/#!aFAyTAoa!TNKZKnStX6v-cplQfDxA9xUOvX4MyO2SmQutTSPh5_M)
reboot device
profit
Updates
Code:
update - 17.04.2013
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beta version released
here is the link - https://mega.co.nz/#!nRggFYoJ!ewPABk-I2tUfHeldtkl4CgP6e1hK9L_eNrjRZYcBMlU
update - 16.04.2013
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nfc works
all sensors work
update - 11.04.2013 II.
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alpha version released
here is the link - https://mega.co.nz/#!SMRT0ABB!Q1yLikQGj42OqXwZZuQsBk8zePlXVsE34vsZhxJuRbk
update - 11.04.2013
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home button works
update - 10.04.2013 III.
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gps works
update - 10.04.2013 II.
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location services works
update - 10.04.2013
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phone works correctly (phone calls are played via Earpiece, microphone works)
its possible to use the phone almost on daily basis => alpha release soon... :)
update - 09.04.2013 II.
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wifi works
update - 09.04.2013 I.
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bluetooth works
update - 27.03.2013
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front camera works
rear camera works
main speaker works
Kernel source : https://github.com/kamma-cz/Oppo-Find5-Kernel-Source

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Works perfect!!
mobile networks config crashes when I try to config my APN settings

Nice job. ty

Sweet.

awesome! will test this one tomorrow!
I already bought you a pivo, so (please) keep developing this

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thanks your rom,but Battery is not durable，wait fix，and wait jb4.2 :laugh:

... so smooth ...
still setting up everything, but the menus feel so incredibly smooth...
not tried anything else, except wifi works like it should

Nice to see you here Kamma, I used to use your stuff on my 3VO.
Thanks for the port, I'm looking at buying one of these phones if a good AOSP based rom is out for it. When you say it could brick the phone, is there any reason this particular operation is more dangerous than flashing any custom rom on any device or are you just giving a standard warning. This port could also be used as a base for CM10? I

Another Great Rom Thanks!
Seems (so far) to be fully usable - i've used RC Roms more buggy then this!

good job...:laugh:

Definately usable as a 'everyday rom' great work on this.
2 Requests
No NFC support?
Any Chance of adding BLN to the kernel?

n1ck75 said:
Definately usable as a 'everyday rom' great work on this.
2 Requests
No NFC support?
Any Chance of adding BLN to the kernel?
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Why the heck would you want BLN on a device that has a real notification LED???

Haha,good question.

Allanitomwesh said:
Haha,good question.
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Everything works for the most part but I too have requests.
NFC to work (Will it be possible to hack the software for the Find 5 to support google wallet?)
Video playback fix
Sheer optimization

osmosizzz said:
Everything works for the most part but I too have requests.
NFC to work (Will it be possible to hack the software for the Find 5 to support google wallet?)
Video playback fix
Sheer optimization
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GW depends on if Oppo included a secure element with Google's keys or not.
LOTS of manufacturers include this even if their device isn't supported by GW, however occasionally devices show up without an SE. (Last ones I saw were Samsung I9100P and I777.)

Quite simple because the led is tiny. BLN looks good and works well, That was just a request.
However since the phone supports it i would love NFC on this ROM

Entropy512 said:
GW depends on if Oppo included a secure element with Google's keys or not.
LOTS of manufacturers include this even if their device isn't supported by GW, however occasionally devices show up without an SE. (Last ones I saw were Samsung I9100P and I777.)
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Sucks. Hope they did include it
Sent from my Oppo Find 5

I prepared everything to move over to this rom...
backup up my apps, messages, everything...
now I try to (re)download the rom... get this :
Temporarily unavailable
x909-aosp-alpha1.kamma.zip (144.7 MB)
anybody have the ability to host the .zip elsewhere?
kind regards,
s0h0

s0h0punk said:
I prepared everything to move over to this rom...
backup up my apps, messages, everything...
now I try to (re)download the rom... get this :
Temporarily unavailable
x909-aosp-alpha1.kamma.zip (144.7 MB)
anybody have the ability to host the .zip elsewhere?
kind regards,
s0h0
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I'm getting the same thing. I tried moving over too but can't download the ROM
Sent from my Oppo Find 5

OmniROM 4.4 for GT-I9300

Requirements:
- CWM Touch 6.0.3.2+ or latest TWRP (if you have a metadata error when flashing, you're using a wrong recovery!)
- Knowledge about Android installation
- A brain
- Hands (Note: a thorough study had shown that no both hands are required for the process)
Downloads
Nightly builds:
http://dl.omnirom.org/i9300
GApps:
Use PA-gapps in the meantime:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
First installation:
- Download gapps and the latest nightly build
- Reboot to recovery
- Flash the nightly build then gapps
- WIPE DATA!!!
- Reboot and enjoy your KitKat
Updates:
OmniROM should pop-up notifications about new nightlies being available.
Changelog:
https://changelog.omnirom.org/#/i9300/next
Known device specific issues:
- Device does not enumerate on USB if booted up while connected to PC.
- Headphones playback path gets nuked if using microphone while listening to music. (Requires reconnecting headset)
- HWC module is a dummy piece of crap, thanks to Samsung openess thing. Needs reimplementation or big batch of fixes.
FAQ:
Q: Why do I get error code 7 when trying to flash ?
A: Because you are using old recovery. Update to the latest TWRP.
Q: Why is there a link for nightlies and for test builds?
A: Test builds got patches cherrypicked in that aren't tested well enough yet to be merged.
Warning 1: Mobile data connection is enabled by default.
Warning 2: Remember to BACKUP your data.
XDA:DevDB Information
OmniROM 4.4 for GT-I9300, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S III I9300
Contributors
XpLoDWilD, Entropy512, Rebellos
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2013-11-12
Last Updated 2014-08-19

thank you @XpLoDWilD for this feature. :good:

PA gapps of 4.4 I suppose?

Well , beside Camera/video issues there is UI lags/stutters and lack of custumization features.
Its a good start anyway
And btw, no multiwindow

PA Gapps 4.4 ODEX are needed for ART.
@XpLoDWilD : Is root working in ART?
EDIT:
Ok, root is working in ART but I had to flash chainfire root package

Thx XploDWilD for porting and new Thread.....
for me work all fin, but the data is very slow, 20 min for one download from Playstore......

I have low signal and a little ui laggy

Is it possible to install with TWRP?

cant get it to flash. Keep getting the status 7 error. i'm on the right recovery and downloaded the file over 20 times now.

i can't have root, i have to flash old su fix ?

paultje162 said:
cant get it to flash. Keep getting the status 7 error. i'm on the right recovery and downloaded the file over 20 times now.
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What's the actual error message?

cant get it to flash. Keep getting the status 7 error. i'm on the right recovery and downloaded the file over 20 times now.
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make sure you are using the latest version of cwm recovery

XpLoDWilD said:
What's the actual error message?
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It was the same metadata error. I got it fixed now. I flashed CWM 3.0.4.4. Now it works perfectly! Thanks!

Flash cwm-supersu-v0.96 and no root acces . No root problem with other 4.4 maybe tomorrow . Big kif for omni . THX .

I also have low signal :/

These GApps should work: www.mediafire.com/download/a84xzwn0w5lplhz/pa_gapps-modular-full-4.4-20131111-signed.zip
I haven't tested though as I'm about to flash this ROM coming from teksek's CM11 rom (WiFi doesn't work on his rom)

Low signal
Very laggy ui
Camera almost not usable (I think you should really focus 90% of your i9300 work on camera because even if everything else is perfect camera is still a deal breaker for most of the people)
Video playback impossible
Very low customization
Graphics glitch out when using default browser
Laggy 3D games
Im not going to lie to you , im kinda dissapointed , but then again I know its hard to do anything on exynos so thanks for even trying!
Waiting for new builds !

apex launcher works nicely on this build (12112013)
thanx again

d1rekt0r said:
Low signal
Very laggy ui
Camera almost not usable (I think you should really focus 90% of your i9300 work on camera because even if everything else is perfect camera is still a deal breaker for most of the people)
Video playback impossible
Very low customization
Graphics glitch out when using default browser
Laggy 3D games
Im not going to lie to you , im kinda dissapointed , but then again I know its hard to do anything on exynos so thanks for even trying!
Waiting for new builds !
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Low signal : It's just a display issue
Very laggy UI : Uhm, video needed, because it's smooth as sweet here
Camera not usable is written in the Known issues section...
Video playback, same, written already
Low customization, we just started our alpha, just wait for a few builds
Graphics glitch: Video needed too. Default browser works like a charm here, zero glitch browsing AndroidPolice.com.
Laggy 3D games: Same as above. Video, or list an example game so I can test.
I'm running the same build as you (nightly), and have none of the bug you listed (that weren't known).

The signal is not low. Its a bug with the display of it. Its reading out a wrong value, currently its like 211424242 dBm and not even changing, just a visual bug
edit: lol, posted way too late

[Firmwares] ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML

Hi
Version:
WW_2.13.40.13
Change logs:
1. APN Table Update
2. intel Graphic Driver Update
3. Improve USB network sharing behavior
4. Improve power consumption
Download from MeadiaFire

New Asus Firmware
Hi,
received the following update ...
Version:
WW_2.14.40.19
Change logs:
1. Google Drive Free 100 GB Space
2. System stability improvement
3. Smart Cover new function support
No URL currently available as i received the update notes just 5 minutes ago
Anybody else already updated?

browsingman said:
Anybody else already updated?
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I will, but I have to unroot the phone 1st.

More info regarding the changelist (via ZenTalk forums) WW_2.14.40.19
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1.Support Sim2 alwyas set voice networktype
2.Smart Cover new function Support
3.Power Saver: Added wake up app list management in Ultra-saving mode
4.Themes App: Download new themes to customize your device
5.Google Drive Free 100 GB space (WW only )
6.ImproveWIFI compatibility
'

browsingman said:
Hi,
received the following update ...
Version:
WW_2.14.40.19
Change logs:
1. Google Drive Free 100 GB Space
2. System stability improvement
3. Smart Cover new function support
No URL currently available as i received the update notes just 5 minutes ago
Anybody else already updated?
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A friend of mine here in Toronto received the update but me with the same zenfone2 nothing BTW I have 4gb/64gb version and he has the same
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

I won't update, as it doesn't really have anything giving up root for

How do you un-root the phone?

From the supersu app.

browsingman said:
Hi,
received the following update ...
Version:
WW_2.14.40.19
Change logs:
1. Google Drive Free 100 GB Space
2. System stability improvement
3. Smart Cover new function support
No URL currently available as i received the update notes just 5 minutes ago
Anybody else already updated?
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Still I don't get any update via OTA can anyone put it online for download??
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

nutzuTo said:
Still I don't get any update via OTA can anyone put it online for download??
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app
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there you can fin the link to this OTA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60248386&postcount=50

via ZenTalk forums, from Pitcher_ASUS:
"HI, we are sorry for inconvenience.
our FOTA server have some problem, so we are stop FOTA, so some of user receive, but some of user have not received.
We will re-open again."

MironV said:
via ZenTalk forums, from Pitcher_ASUS:
"HI, we are sorry for inconvenience.
our FOTA server have some problem, so we are stop FOTA, so some of user receive, but some of user have not received.
We will re-open again."
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So that's why I wasn't receiving my update
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app

OTA are pushing as of this morning.

coastalmikey said:
OTA are pushing as of this morning.
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Yes I got it too,so the new update start rolling sad is that this update doesn't fix the battery problem
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

Or the annoy BT connection to SIM #1

How do I root the team?
As I write files to the micro sd card?

browsingman said:
Hi,
received the following update ...
Version:
WW_2.14.40.19
Change logs:
1. Google Drive Free 100 GB Space
2. System stability improvement
3. Smart Cover new function support
No URL currently available as i received the update notes just 5 minutes ago
Anybody else already updated?
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Now available to download firmware WW_2.14.40.19 :
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS+ZenFone+2+(ZE551ML)&p=39&s=1

via ZenTalk forums ( written by user Kris )
ZE551ML - WW V2.15.40.10 25.04.2015 (released 29th of April)
ZE550ML - WW V2.15.40.11 25.04.2015 (released 29th of April)
Changelog:
1.Improve memory usage
2.APN Table update
3.Fix Miracast/RealShow doesn't work issue.
4.Improve Camera quality
5.Improve Power/ Battery UI
6.Improve Browser WebView compatibility
7.Fix the Ultra Saving mode issues
8.Improve double tap suspend performance
9.Update graphic driver
10.Fixed apps crashing due to Android System Webview update
11.Fixed ASUS Browser flicker issue on some desktop sites
12.Add Auto start manager shortcut on home +1
13.Change Quick Memo to Auto start manager as default in Quick settings

New firmware 2.15.40.13
Hi,
received the following update ...
Version:
WW_2.15.40.13
Change logs:
1. Improve 3rd party app compatibility
2. Fix specific dialing problem in some countries

【Version】
V2.17.40.12_20150515
【Model Name】
ZenFone2 (ZE551ML)
【Release Date】
2015/05/20
【Release Note】*
1. Fix location picker crash issue when attaching location info by Messaging
2. Fix Live Wallpaper settings issue when in landscape mode
3. Improve Camera App overall stability
4. Reduce the occurrence of the issue that words sometimes fail to come out when typing*
5. Shorten the required time of setup calls
6. Fix outgoing call problems when using back key
7. Fix "No SIM or SIM error" issue when calling the phone number starting with 911, 112
8. Improve image quality in detail.
9. Fixed the audio sound maybe lag when using headset
10. Improve signal bar stability
11. Fixed the interruptions mode issue.
12. Fixed flip cover cannot support some apps issue.
13. Fixed the issue which shows up others app when swiching off contacts
14. Fixed Fresh Green cannot be used by ASUS ZenUI issue
15. Fixed bluetooth is easy to disconnect issue.
16. Fixed low voice issue with headset issue
17. Fixed video appears abnormal issue.
18. Fixed sound interference issue while using headset
19. Fixed Gallery issue

Latest & Greatest, Multilang Dev MIUI v7 ROM - v5.10.16 by Xiaomi.eu [With GApps!]

Latest & Greatest, Multilang Dev MIUI v7 ROM - v5.10.16 by Xiaomi.eu [With GApps!]
Edited October 16th: New ROM is out today.... http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-10-15-16.28809/
For those wondering what the difference between ROM options for XRN2 (Hermes):
Chinese Developer: Only Chinese and English, no PlayStore, Official, Chinese Servers Download
Global Developer: Multilanguage, PlayStore, Official, only for some devices, Chinese Servers Download
Xiaomi.eu: Multilanguage, PlayStore, Based on Official ROM, European Servers Download (but also American)
Edited October 9: New Rom v5.10.8 is out: http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-10-8.28692/
I have also just discovered that since Sept 20th, some cool software called WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.5 now supports the Redmi Note 2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2499926
WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit takes many ADB and Fastboot commands and puts them into an easy to use toolkit that supports a ton of Android devices. It's goal is to simplify the process of unlocking a device's bootloader, flashing a custom recovery and gaining root for the newbies of the Android world.
This should make it easier for those not so familiar with Android!
Edited 25th Sept: The latest weekly just dropped v5.9.24 which you can get from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347822062
ROM thread: http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-9-24.28459/
For the new contestants to the show, this is the best ROM available for this device because it has no Chinese language at all, no bloatware apps and should have Google Apps baked in.
It is a chinese holiday for the whole first week of October so there won't be another ROM for a couple of weeks.
My updater app doesn't show any new versions, because it is unofficial I guess and doesn't work with the updater app.
I am still on v5.9.9 so I guess I will be wiping cache and dalvik cache and trying to do a "dirty flash" and crossing my fingers that it doesn't wipe my data.
Edited 19th Sept: There is now a new version v5.9.18 available here, thanks to the xiaomi.eu forum: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818342
This fixes a critical bug in v5.9.17. However, one user on the xiaomi.eu forum has reported a wifi issue with v5.9.18, however this version is so new, and one user is not a big sample size.
http://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-weekly-rom-releases.103/
However, I am not 100% sure that this isn't just the China DEV ROM. I am also unsure if this one has Google Apps baked in or you have to add it afterwards via TWRP.
I am still running 5.9.9 which is working great 99% of the time for me, however and I have a bug in which many programs that stream live video, after the video starts, 20 seconds into the steam the audio stops but the video keeps going. Can someone who installs the latest v5.9.18 please test and see if they have a problem with Livestation app, Al-Jazeera app, or NHK world app. Thanks!
This is the changelog for v5.9.17 which is the latest I could find. It is for the China ROM not multilanguage but I assume the bug fixes are the same.
MIUI 7 China Developer ROM 5.9.17 Full Changelog
[System]
Optimization - Clean up shortcut supports cleaning apps' cache (09-15)
Optimization - Apps locked in recent task page will not be closed by system when remaining RAM is low (09-15)
Optimization - Reduced WiFi power consumption (09-17) (Redmi Note 2)
Fix - In some situations the screen might flicker (09-17) (Redmi Note 2)
Fix - Sometimes switching WiFi caused the system to get stuck (09-17) (Redmi Note 2)
Fix - There were noises when playing some games after turning media volume off (09-17) (Redmi Note 2)
Fix - Sometimes bluetooth car kit could not be connected (09-17) (Redmi Note 2)
[Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar]
Optimization - Reduced status bar RAM usage (09-15)
Fix - Sometimes, notifications' order changed automatically in Notification shade (09-15)
Fix - Music widget play/pause button had error in some situations (09-15)
Fix - Sometimes status bar disappeared (09-15)
[Home screen]
Optimization - Removed 'Lock SMS' option from Child mode (09-14)
Optimization - Unified third party apps' launching animation (09-14)
Optimization - Enhanced home screen smoothness and speed of opening folders (09-15)
Fix - Black line in right side of screen after formatting device/initilaizing home screen (09-14)
Fix - Display error when using images taken by the device as wallpaper (09-14)
[Gallery]
Optimization - Reduced large image page RAM usage (09-15)
Optimization - Optimized cloud albums large image downloading progress bar style (09-15)
Optimization - System will use default wallpaper when stop using baby album as lockscreen wallpaper (09-15)
Optimization - Support setting avatar and background image for baby album (09-15)
Fix - Sometimes, recommendation text overlapped with current images (09-15)
[Music]
New - Brand new UI with more music resources (09-15)
10th September - v5.9.9
OK Boys and girls, if you have this device, have TWRP installed, then backup all your data and install this new ROM, it is awesome.
When I first got my device, it was chinese keyboard, no Google Apps and even after updating to MIUI v7, I still had issues with contacts not syncing.
I downloaded and installed this ROM which just came out today or yesterday: (I uploaded the file, hosted in my google drive as it disappeared from Android File Host): http://gdurl.com/Ww2J/download
I went into TWRP, wiped data, cache and dalvik cache to start from scratch.
After rebooting, I find this multi-language ROM is great, no chinese keyboard and it asked me for my google account details. The contact that would not sync to my phone is in there straight away.
Under settings -> Accounts -> All -> Google -> Contacts is slow to sync and most of the time just says "syncing now" but I did see it also say it was successful, "last sync 9/10/2015"
There is no Chinese bloatware at all, no chinese ANYWHERE which is good because on the China Dev ROM from last week, the Theme store was all chinese. Now my theme store is in English
Because I am signed up to a Mi Account, it actually restored an SMS I had just sent before I wiped my device, also very nice. Unfortunately still no easy backup for Whatsapp and Viber I assume.
Incidentally, even with an X10 processor and wifi, telling your phone to install 76 apps at the same time still takes a while.....
Again, incidentally, it tells you when you install Aptoide that it contains a virus and even gives it a name, something.expense.aptoide which is probably the payment gateway but anyway, in the older China Dev ROM, this didn't happen, and but it would see Aptoide as a security threat when you did a manual scan of your device, with a "fix" button that doesn't actually tell you what it is fixing so I had to install Aptoide again after I pressed it. Anyway, now I actually like this feature, I mean besides Aptoide, if I install something that might have a virus, MIUI will warn me before I even install it, nice.

Has it improved battery life at all?

What makes you think I can tell if battery life has improved on a ROM I installed 15 minutes ago?

Thanks for this , could you please post a link to the TWRP you used ( and if possible instructions to install it ) ? I'm sure this can be found online but I'd rather have one that worked and which I know is in English.

@mforce2
for TWRP & root looking here: [read the thread!] http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-2/general/root-t3193166
P.s. latest ROM is 5.9.10, but small changes (no need to flash) xiaomi.eu_multi_hermes_5.9.10_v7-5.0 (changelog)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347812303

Is there anywhere to download TWRP and the stock recovery other than en.miui.com? I don't have a Mi Account yet and I don't want to create one at the moment.

Can we dirty flash over 5.9.2 global?
Sent from my Redmi Note 2 using Tapatalk

Ouzo said:
Is there anywhere to download TWRP and the stock recovery other than en.miui.com? I don't have a Mi Account yet and I don't want to create one at the moment.
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There are some mirrors on xiaomi.eu or miui.it
rbanaco said:
Can we dirty flash over 5.9.2 global?
Sent from my Redmi Note 2 using Tapatalk
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There isn't global roms for redmi note 2...

reflex9000 said:
@mforce2
for TWRP & root looking here: [read the thread!] http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-2/general/root-t3193166
P.s. latest ROM is 5.9.10, but small changes (no need to flash) xiaomi.eu_multi_hermes_5.9.10_v7-5.0 (changelog)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347812303
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SkiFire13 said:
There are some mirrors on xiaomi.eu or miui.it
There isn't global roms for redmi note 2...
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Sorry, what I meant was multi not global.
Sent from my Redmi Note 2 using Tapatalk

I read that there are some FC on latest rom (someone related to translations)

Link down ?

Stable + Developer:
http://en.miui.com/download-274.html

Bud Cord said:
Stable + Developer:
http://en.miui.com/download-274.html
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I mean the file from the first post.
And i´ve tried to download the developer version from the miui homepage but the damn download doesn´t start or just aborting after a few mb.

Version from first post is 9.5.5, but it is updated often.
Now my link points to 9.5.11, tomorrow it will be 9.5.??.

brauniii said:
I mean the file from the first post.
And i´ve tried to download the developer version from the miui homepage but the damn download doesn´t start or just aborting after a few mb.
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Try this one.
http://obigota.d.miui.com/5.9.11/miui_HMNote2_5.9.11_112eeac9ba_5.0.zip
Sent from my Redmi Note 2 using XDA Free mobile app

Sup guys,
So if I understand it correctly the stable version for Redmi Note 2 is MIUI 6.7.5. and if you're prepared to go a bit more beta MIUI 7.9.10/11 is also an option, right?
If I would install the multi-version from Xiaomi.eu (7.9.10) would I be able to install updates from the ROM itself, like OTA? Or do I need do manually download and use recovery every time?

I have uplaoded the original file to my Google Drive: http://gdurl.com/Ww2J/download
xiaomi.eu_multi_hermes_5.9.9_v7-5.0

Danacy said:
Sup guys,
So if I understand it correctly the stable version for Redmi Note 2 is MIUI 6.7.5. and if you're prepared to go a bit more beta MIUI 7.9.10/11 is also an option, right?
If I would install the multi-version from Xiaomi.eu (7.9.10) would I be able to install updates from the ROM itself, like OTA? Or do I need do manually download and use recovery every time?
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The correct stable version is MIUI 6, which came on the device. The beta is MIUI 7, chinese edition, on the official site. The version number for these start with v5.x.x
This thread is regards to the un-official multi-language ROMs which are floating around now. This one is v5.9.9. There is a v5.9.11 around, however the changelog just says something about supporting a tiny change to xiaomi headphones.
I just used updater to check and it said no new updates, it just says I am running v5.9.9, and that it is a weekly development cycle. I think since the updater fully recognizes this is a MIUI ROM, the OTA would work, however I am fearful the OTA might switch it back to Chinese, so I intend to stay on this ROM until they release an official Multi-language version. I don't know if TWRP did anything to prevent OTA, however I made sure that I didn't modify the setting when TWRP was telling me that it could affect OTA updates if i enable a certain setting.
It is confusing because the file name is telling you it is running ON Android 5.0, using v7 of MIUI, and the codename of the device is Hermes, and the ROM version is 5.9.9

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I'm going to flash this beta ROM because I want to have MIUI V7 so my question is whether this beta ROM is stable enough since the phone is going to be a present and I don't want it crashing all over the place.
Thanks.

New MIUI 7 Global Beta ROM 6.1.8 Released

MIUI 7 Global Beta ROM 6.1.8 Update Highlights
Added account lock after flashing phone in Mi Cloud - Find device. Avoid risks of lost phone being used by others
MIUI 7 Global Beta ROM 6.1.8 Full Changelog
[Messaging]
Optimization - Send contacts' name card style (12-25)
Optimization - Optimized starred messages' text box style (12-25)
Optimization - Supporting syncing part of SIM card messages (12-25)
Fix - When recipients exceeded one line, the upper and lower parts might get cut (12-24)
Fix - Texts in input box could not be seen when sending a message (12-25)
[Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar]
Fix - Sometimes status bar disappeared (12-24)
[Home screen]
Fix - Sometimes daily lockscreen did not work (01-06)
[Music]
Optimization - In random playing mode, pressing 'Play all' in song list will not always start playing from the first song in the list (12-15)
[Weather]
New - Brand new Weather app. Added 24 hours forecast (12-11)
[Cleaner]
New - New version of Deep clean. Added available storage space (12-15)
New - New version of photos cleaning feature. Added duplicate photos/accidental photos/under and overexposed/screenshots sections (12-15)
New - Added 'save the sharpest photos' option when cleaning duplicate photos (12-15)
New - Deep clean supports cleaning APK. files (01-05)
New - Deep clean supports managing videos (01-05)
Optimization - Logic of defining rarely used apps (12-15)
Fix - Errors in calculating sizes of deep clean big files (01-05)
[Mi Cloud]
New - 'Back up apps' is updated to 'Back up device'. Support backing up system settings. Allow restoring easily (12-15)
New - Added account lock after flashing phone in Find device. Avoid risks of lost phone being used by others (12-22)
Redmi Note 2 (Download Links)
Recovery ROM (Can be installed through recovery or through updater app, provided you are already on a beta version):
bigota.d.miui.com/6.1.8/miui_HMNote2Global_6.1.8_54feae9c38_5.0.zip
Fastboot ROM (Can be installed through fastboot method, using MiFlash Tool):
bigota.d.miui.com/6.1.8/hermes_global_images_6.1.8_20151221.0000.11_5.0_global_649afea5f6.tgz
Information Source: MIUI Forum (en.miui.com/thread-211941-1-1.html)

Reviews
Has anyone tested this beta. How is the battery life and performance.

iffydev said:
Has anyone tested this beta. How is the battery life and performance.
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I have the Xiaomi.eu version (which has the updated weather app I've been waiting for, so it's based off this release) with Xmister's CPU handling app and there were no surprises with this update, battery-wise or performance.

Through OTA i got 940MB update for this 6.1.8. It is not incremental update size, more like full rom size. How about you guys? I still didn't update it yet.

Lakum said:
Through OTA i got 940MB update for this 6.1.8. It is not incremental update size, more like full rom size. How about you guys? I still didn't update it yet.
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If you have the xiaomi.eu rom it's normal. Xiaomi.eu release only full roms as OTA updates, even if nothing has changed
~ Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime ~

Does this firmware allow root access?

kaliku said:
Does this firmware allow root access?
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You can always install SuperSU if you have a custom recovery.

iffydev said:
Has anyone tested this beta. How is the battery life and performance.
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Use the Global Stable Rom, battery performance is very good.

Lakum said:
Through OTA i got 940MB update for this 6.1.8. It is not incremental update size, more like full rom size. How about you guys? I still didn't update it yet.
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Beta ROM does get full ROM update. Incremental updates are available with Stable ROM only as of now.

ibeqa said:
Use the Global Stable Rom, battery performance is very good.
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Can you please tell which Stable version are you using and what is your Screen on Time and with what kind of usage. I was only getting 2 hours of Screen on time with MIUI7 7.0.12.0, so I installed Custom ROM Angel's and Demons and it gives me nearly 4-5 hours SOT.

kaliku said:
Does this firmware allow root access?
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Beta ROMs have root access.

Global Roms don't have root access because they contain google services..

Use xiaomi eu rom