Is CM13 supporting the international version (with LTE20) of this device?
I can't find it in the list of supported devices.
My phone will be delivered this week and i would like to install CM13 right away, if possible.
Miui is better than cm/aosp rom for redmi 3s. Have many bugs
happycadaver said:
Is CM13 supporting the international version (with LTE20) of this device?
I can't find it in the list of supported devices.
My phone will be delivered this week and i would like to install CM13 right away, if possible.
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No Voip, no video recording, no microphone for chat, some roms have bad signal
if ur okay with that, you can flash those here
So you would recommend staying with Miui 8?
My girlfriend uses the Redmi 3S International Version too, but it's pretty slow with only 2GB of RAM..
I think a clean AOSP ROM would be better...
I stay tuned....
I will stay with Miui 8 for now and the Global Stable ROM. It's responsiveness is really great, no lags whatsoever. The only thing is, i will need a new clean & simple theme to get rid of the Google search widget. I already did hate this thing on my last android phone in 2012.
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Hi!
Well, its my first thread in the Redmi 2 section. I'm quite experienced with other devices (Moto G, E, Zenfone 2), but its my first Xiaomi device (well, isnt exactly 'mine'. It belongs to my girlfriend) and I have some doubts.
Firstly: The stock firmware is based in KK. Is there an official MIUI based on LP or MM? If yes, is the memory management ****ty like the Moto's? (yeah, Moto's LP and MM was terrible for 1GB RAM devices)
Secondly: For the most updated stock ROM, is there a good custom kernel? Is there need to unlock bootloader or anything else?
Thirdly: Is root easy?
And most important:
Is there advantages to use custom ROMs like CM on this device? Will I miss some features? (camera quality - like Xperia devices)
Hi! It seems to have root out of the box, there is a system app called Security, and it lets you manage root permissions. For your other questions, I don't know. One important thing with this mobile: if you are using GPS in the background (like measuring distance of a trip) there is a setting to protect the battery that cuts GPS and background data off by default after x minutes. This took me some time to figure out, and it's turned on by default on my phone, and it was quite annoying... You can find this option in the battery settings, and can add exceptions or disable it entirely, but still...
Dan_Jacques said:
Hi!
Well, its my first thread in the Redmi 2 section. I'm quite experienced with other devices (Moto G, E, Zenfone 2), but its my first Xiaomi device (well, isnt exactly 'mine'. It belongs to my girlfriend) and I have some doubts.
Firstly: The stock firmware is based in KK. Is there an official MIUI based on LP or MM? If yes, is the memory management ****ty like the Moto's? (yeah, Moto's LP and MM was terrible for 1GB RAM devices)
Secondly: For the most updated stock ROM, is there a good custom kernel? Is there need to unlock bootloader or anything else?
Thirdly: Is root easy?
And most important:
Is there advantages to use custom ROMs like CM on this device? Will I miss some features? (camera quality - like Xperia devices)
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Hey @Dan_Jacques,
So I'm relatively new to it myself (only had it for about a month), but have been heavily playing with it ever since. Here's what I've learned so far:
There's no official "stable" LP or MM MIUI ROM for the Redmi 2, but you can find official "developer" ROMs here. Keep in mind you have to find out your variation and see whether yours is a "Prime/Pro" or regular Redmi 2, and choose the ROM accordingly. The Prime/Pro dev ROMs are 5.1 (LP) based. Not clear whether the Prime/Pro ROMs work on regular Redmi 2.
You can also find the latest MIUI 8 developer ROMs on this thread from Xiaomi.eu.
I got sick of MIUI after giving it a good go, and have been happily running on official CyanogenMod 13 Nightlies for a couple of weeks now. Here's the XDA thread with setup instructions, and the one for the ROM development, so you can keep tabs on it.
I have it setup with OpenGapps ARM - 6.0 - Super, customized with my own config file.
I'm still not clear [conflicting reports], but I believe 5.1 (LP) based ROMs lock your bootloader, which then has to be unlocked by Xiaomi (from this page) before you can flash a custom ROM. This has been my experience, and it's possible I'm misunderstanding something, but it was easily solved by re-flashing one of the stable 4.4 (KK) based MIUI ROMs through Fastboot (which also re-flashes the bootloader), and custom ROMs/recovery utilities flashed smoothly then.
Good luck!
Since it seems You've been Answered , I would like to add few Points , Yes Redmi 2 (prime variant) has Got LP based ROM officially , Known As MIUI 8 , which is Coming out On 16th August for Everyone [Global Stable] , whereas if you're interested you can Try Out the China Dev , and Global Dev Roms that are already available ,
Note : Redmi 2 have KitKat Based MIUI 8 , but Prime's MIUI 8 (based on LP ) can also be used ..
And We have Several Official MM as ROM , CM 13 and RR being most Notable ones ..
Miui 8 china dev
http://en.miui.com/thread-306329-1-1.html
Miui 8 global dev
http://en.miui.com/thread-301820-1-1.html
All Custom Roms (ALL)
http://en.miui.com/thread-289332-1-1.html
Thanks a lot!
After 28 days waiting for my postal service, the phone arrived yesterday. (yeah, the Brazil's postal service is a crap). My device is the 2014819 model (appears to be a 2014811 variant)
After some hours, flashed TWRP 3.0 and MIUI8 KK based custom rom with root (available here: http://forum.miuirom.com.br/index.php?threads/rom-miui-8-miui-brasil-e-miui-global-6-7-21.506/ )
The phone is snappier than Moto G 2nd Gen (MM). Much snappier! And considering the specs (similar processor, same RAM, worse filesystem - Moto uses F2FS, Xiaomi ext4), the performance difference was greater than expected. Congrats, Xiaomi.
@minusfive and @rootmaster I found intersting the different 'base' of MIUI. We has KK, LP and MM (depending the device) base for MIUI8. Obviously I had the doubt: LP MIUI8 ROM is hunger for RAM like other device ones? For who that upgraded from kitkat, are the pros greater than the cons? (again talking about Moto G: the kitkat stock ROM was blazing flash, LP and MM are slow, with a terrible RAM management). I'm intersted with the [ROM][Official MiUi8 Lollipop 5.1.1][WT86047-WT88047] THUNDER_MiUi8-6.6.30 and the Jerrica kernel before try CM. Is it a good idea?
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Hey @Dan_Jacques,
So I'm relatively new to it myself (only had it for about a month), but have been heavily playing with it ever since. Here's what I've learned so far:
There's no official "stable" LP or MM MIUI ROM for the Redmi 2, but you can find official "developer" ROMs here. Keep in mind you have to find out your variation and see whether yours is a "Prime/Pro" or regular Redmi 2, and choose the ROM accordingly. The Prime/Pro dev ROMs are 5.1 (LP) based. Not clear whether the Prime/Pro ROMs work on regular Redmi 2.
You can also find the latest MIUI 8 developer ROMs on this thread from Xiaomi.eu.
I got sick of MIUI after giving it a good go, and have been happily running on official CyanogenMod 13 Nightlies for a couple of weeks now. Here's the XDA thread with setup instructions, and the one for the ROM development, so you can keep tabs on it.
I have it setup with OpenGapps ARM - 6.0 - Super, customized with my own config file.
I'm still not clear [conflicting reports], but I believe 5.1 (LP) based ROMs lock your bootloader, which then has to be unlocked by Xiaomi (from this page) before you can flash a custom ROM. This has been my experience, and it's possible I'm misunderstanding something, but it was easily solved by re-flashing one of the stable 4.4 (KK) based MIUI ROMs through Fastboot (which also re-flashes the bootloader), and custom ROMs/recovery utilities flashed smoothly then.
Good luck!
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You're right, except for the last point. The bootloader does NOT get locked on LP based MIUI ROMs. Redmi 2 bootloader is always unlocked.
How can I enable diag mode *#*#717717#*#* is not showing toast notification
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How can I enable diag mode *#*#717717#*#* is not showing toast notification
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We need to dial *#*#13491#*#*
I am using a Redmi 3s international version in Australia.
My questions so far...
Earlier today I was reading that Redmi 3s has no hope of getting Nougat is this true? Apparently Xiaomi rather release Mi9 along with new devices instead of updating slightly older ones.
I am seriously considering flashing the phone with Cyanogen mod. With custom ROMs what is the success rate of flashing for a newbie like me as I have used this OS only for a few months now. Which custom ROM is better and frequently updated?
Will the Apps work like normal and will the store work like normal? Will the apps such as banking have any issues with usage and updates as the phone would be considered as rooted?
Will I be able to revert back to Official Redmi 3s ROM if the Android N is available or do I have to manually flash it back and upgrade OTA? issues with updates as as the phone is rooted? (Flashing a custom ROM! is it equal to rooting the phone?)
Last but worst case scenario is there vanilla android available for Redmi 3s I wouldn't mind using a launcher like arrow launcher?
If available will it make the device faster? Will the device still function as normal without the bloat that comes with MIUI?
Mmm... Our device is a "low perfil" phone, in most of case this kind of device dont get upgrade to newer OS version. In my case its not a problem. This is my very firt Xiaomi device and and lovely. I've had LG, Samsung's, Moto's and thats phones look "old" since a newer movil is launched. With MIUI that dont happen, MIUI Includes a lot of thing that make the phone look fresh always. Also, You can get Unlocked Bl, TWP and flash Custom Rom, although in my case I dont feel necessary at all (and I am a Crazy guy flashing any custom rom in my older device....)
If you have Custom Recovery you can go back and foward MIUI/Custom Rom. In all case you can always flash MIUI Rom's via bootloader...
Would you be able to point me in the direction of custom recovery?
Also which custom rom is good? will the app store and all the apps work or will it have a problem as the device is rooted?
I need a proper android, the atock android if you will. Any version will do but I prefer Kitkat as I have been on Kitkat earlier and I like to customize everything myself via GravityBox.
I could only find other custom roms and not the proper stock android. Is it possible that I simply flash any stock android on this phone, though I doubt that will work.
TWRP Installed. Backed up everything.
ni6hant said:
I need a proper android, the atock android if you will. Any version will do but I prefer Kitkat as I have been on Kitkat earlier and I like to customize everything myself via GravityBox.
I could only find other custom roms and not the proper stock android. Is it possible that I simply flash any stock android on this phone, though I doubt that will work.
TWRP Installed. Backed up everything.
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The only rom perfect for 1gb model is miui kitkat.
In custom roms u will find buggy lags in games.
And multitasking isnt good.
Ive tried too many roms but i end up with miui KK.
If i had 2gb ram model , it will be perfect for custom roms.
I like MIUI for others, not me
When I first saw an MI phone, I loved the custom ROM. I remember thinking, "This is the way for a normal user to have a little more customization without learning anything extra. It's great for normal users who just want to work with their phone."
I gave the first set to my sister, followed by my betterhalf, my mother, my dad, two friends, another friend, betterhalf's brother, again for my sister. These are the sets respectively.
Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi Note 2 Prime, Redmi 2 Prime and Redmi 3, Redmi 4 32GB, Redmi 4 32GB.
I love the hardware capabilites of MI phones, and that's the only reason I buy it. But after I buy it, I want to put stock android, root it, install xposed mod, install gravity box, install greenify, tweak it to my heart's desire and then I am good to go.
I cannot live on MIUI when I have to pull down the statusbar everytime. I just have a custom key for it. Same for the torch, and a lot of features by GravityBox that isn't available on any other ROM without an extra step.
The only problem with Redmi 2 was that I couldn't find the stock android, I have Lineage OS installed on it and then I tweaked it. This has some stability issues but great battery life. Proper usage, with GPS, Data 3g, Wifi at times, a lot of screeen on time.
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The only rom perfect for 1gb model is miui kitkat.
In custom roms u will find buggy lags in games.
And multitasking isnt good.
Ive tried too many roms but i end up with miui KK.
If i had 2gb ram model , it will be perfect for custom roms.
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The problem is I have a 1 GB model. Basically, gave someone a new set and took theirs in return because I like to develop. Anyways, Installed Lineage OS, Xposed Mod, Recovery, Root, Greenify, GravityBox and it works like a charm..
Riyanx55tu said:
The only rom perfect for 1gb model is miui kitkat.
In custom roms u will find buggy lags in games.
And multitasking isnt good.
Ive tried too many roms but i end up with miui KK.
If i had 2gb ram model , it will be perfect for custom roms.
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Yeah, you are correct!
It's been more than a month since I got my lavender. Seeing so many Roms developed, I'm feeling to unlock my bootloader and flash custom Rom. What do you think?
I can already unlock bootloader but didn't. I feel custom roms development for this device isn't mature enough yet. Thinking of waiting until official TWRP and LOS are released.
Please guys, do custom roms have L1 certification for playing HD videos on Netflix ?
I think you should stay with MIUI (but this version is better) + debloating your device with this tool (you can remove everything - I already did it and installed Google apps via the playstore)
I think MIUI is more feature complete: the edge gestures amazing & tons of useful feature that are simply missing in stock android! Feel free to slap a theme on it (if you want) and there you go cheers!
I'll be sticking with MIUI until they stop updating. Then I'll switch to LineageOS or similar. By that time I expect that it will be very stable and make my phone feel like new.
I have switched to Nova Launcher though.
What are differences between the latest MIUI 10.3.5 and xiomi.eu?
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What are differences between the latest MIUI 10.3.5 and xiomi.eu?
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Beta Xiaomi.eu ROMs are based on china dev which has latest changes and the good thing is they removed a lot of useless stuff and added Gapps as well. It's like clean version of china dev in all languages without any ads.
It's really good
i got my Redmi Note 7 (global) 3 days ago. I thought in advantage that i will go for LOS (or similar) as soon as possible. But my opinion has changed...
The most important thing in my opinion is debloating, as mentioned above. You don't need root or an unlocked bootloader btw.
In addition i use Nova Launcher Prime and the Playstore App "Notch Notifications for MIUI".
I'm very satisfied so far... MIUI definitely adds some super useful functions that i missed on my recent phones like Mi A1 with Android One.
On the other hand, the more people use and test the custom roms now, the better quality said roms will be when I want them in a year or two.
I just want to know, among MIUI V11.0.6.0.PFGINX(INDIAN STABLE) and MIUI V11.0.4.0.PFGINXM(GLOBAL STABLE) which rom have more features and less bugs. As i am confused which one to flash .Plzzz help...
Indian ROM is actually a global ROM, only difference is languages support and market, of which Xiaomi officially sells it's products.
Global stable is your best choice, of course if you don't care a lot about your region.
Mohamedkam000 said:
Indian ROM is actually a global ROM, only difference is languages support and market, of which Xiaomi officially sells it's products.
Global stable is your best choice, of course if you don't care a lot about your region.
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Global version is V11.0.4.0.PFGMIXM and Indian one is V11.0.6.0.PFGINXM doesn't a version make a difference. I don't know anything about them, but 11.0.4 seems less than 11.0.6 , by that Indian version looks more promising Plz tell your opinions.
Can't disable in call heads up notification in all MIUI 11 roms. I gone back to MIUI 10.
Jayaguru said:
Can't disable in call heads up notification in all MIUI 11 roms. I gone back to MIUI 10.
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Hi,
Is it safe to roll back to MIUI 10 from MIUI 11?
I want it as well, as of now apps frequently force closes after 10.3.11.0 updates, till this MIUI 11.
And if it is ok, how to do that? Using Fastboot files?
Please let me know.
Thanks.