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Hi to everybody
I'm doing this thread because I've seen that there's a lot of confussion about how to install all this things properly, and I think that concentrating the wide-spread information could help you to get rid of this. First of all I have to thanks @aaawqw and @Moyster for their great efforts.
This is going to be a recopilatory of several sources and personal tips to help you to do this the easiest way. I'm not responsible of bricked phones nor your personal problems.
Please, read the full tutorial before doing anything, to avoid bricks and those things.
PREPARE THE RECIPE
Download these files:
- Unlocking bootloader tool: HERE
- TWRP image from Moyster (creator of LOS14 for our device): here
- If you want to install a modified version of FlymeOS, use this one from Romul35 from 4PDA: here. Original post
- Last LineageOS 14 build: from this thread. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO THANK THE DEVELOPERS
- GApps: here I recommend the nano option. Choose ARM64 and Android version 6.0.
Put those three last files into your internal memory. If you've got an microSD card, I recommend you to put them into it (it's safer and easier).
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
To unlock the bootloader go to:
- Kevin.MX @aaawqw) post: here
Finally we have a guide to unlock the bootloader of Meizu m2 note. We need Mediatek SP Flash Tool, MTK phone drivers and the images/bin files for unlocking. No modaco superboot, no fake tutorials any more
Now here's the guide:
1. Download the files I provide
Then unzip it. You'll get a folder with FlashTool, Phone drivers and unlock images.
2.Install drivers for Mediatek platform.
3.Flash the temp-unlock-secro.img via Flashtool. (secro row)
4.Flash secro.img, lk.bin, preloader_meizu6753_65c_l1.bin via Flashtool. (secro, lk and preloader rows respectively)
5.Disconnect USB data cable and power on the phone. If you see the "=>Normal boot" sign(it's quite small.......) in the left bottom cornor of the screen, then the unlock is done. You can now flash things in whatever way you like. The guide is over~~~
The full tutorial is here
The unlock tool is here
Thank you for testing&trying!
If you've seen this spoiler and didn't thank Kevin, please go to here and thank him. This motivates him and gives him the recognisement he deserves.
- Robot Hijau 97 Youtube video: here It isn't in English, but may help if you find any problem or get lost during the unlocking. Leave him a like if it helped you.
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights )
THIS METHOD DOES WORK FOR M571H MODEL. DON'T WORRY, THE ONLY ONE THAT GIVES SOME ISSUES IS THE M571C.
The great user @aaawqw states "And Meizu M571C should use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions"
Tips to unlock the bootloader easily:
- If you're going to do it from a Windows 10 or 8 pc, have in mind that to install unsigned drivers you'll have to unlock the feature in your pc. A guide to do this: here
- Select the images to flash and hit the Download button before connecting your Meizu (pressing Vol Down button). This will help you if it turns on and off and makes the flashing impossible.
- Download the guide or see the video to correctly follow all the steps. You don't want to lose your phone, don't you? Don't try to mix guides, because you may skip a step and brick your phone. The video and Kevin.MX guide are the same procedure, they both are safe.
INSTALLING TWRP
Once done this part, we'll proceed with the installation of TWRP recovery image. There are two ways, choose the easier to you:
- Flash TWRP from SP Flashtool (original idea from @widagdag. The post: here)
+Turn off your device
+ By using your pc or laptop, extract the TWRP zip for meizu m2 note, there's a file "recovery.img"
+ You can flash it via SP flash tool (clicking the recovery, then select the file)... then click Download, wait until finished!! (Check symbol)
+ You can reboot ur device now, unlocked bootloader and installed twrp!
*The profit is u didn't need to root first and install any flash tool such as Rash, FlashFire, Flashify, etc. saving you some time
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- Flash the recovery image from Flyme:
+ Get root access (if you do, skip this step). You can get it downloading Kingroot: here. Just install this apk and follow the steps
+ Unzip TWRP zip into a known folder
+ Download Flashify from the Playstore
+ Grant superuser access
+ (Optional) make a backup of your current recovery going to backup tab
+ Tap Recovery Image
+ Choose a file
+ Find TWRP img that you unzipped before and flash it
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INSTALLING CM AND GAPPS
We're close to the end of this post. The final step: installing your desired ROM and GApps. I will flash CM from the thread whose link is at the download section.
I hope you've put it into your memory (internal/external) as we said
Ok so:
- Turn off your phone
- Go into the TWRP recovery (Vol up+power)
- (Optional but recommended) Make a backup of Flyme, just in case you don't like the new ROM and would like to go back to Flyme. If it takes up too much memory, move it to your pc after making the backup.
- Go to Wipe menu
- Go to advanced wipe
- Select these:
+ System
+ Cache
+ Dalvik Cache
+ Data
- Swipe to do the wipe
- Go to install.
- Select your zip image (in my case the cm13 I downloaded).
- Install also the GApps zip file you downloaded
- Restart to System, and check what you've done.
Some final tips:
- Make the backup, seriously, it takes 10 min and you'll have a Flyme backup if you don't like CM.
- If you want to transfer all your apps and their data from Flyme to your new ROM, use Titanium Backup.
- If you want to install Xposed Framework, it's the same procedure: enter into TWRP, tap install, select the zip and swipe.
- This won't delete your images or videos, but I would recommend to transfer them to a microSD card or your PC.
- Yes, you need to do all this to install a custom ROM. Yes, even unlocking the bootloader. Don't try to skip a step if you aren't sure about what you're doing.
I think that's all, I'll update this post if I lost anything.
I hope this helped you to move into CM world. If you have any doubt don't hesitate to ask.
I know this seems exhausting, but trust me, it worths it. Welcome to the custom ROMs world in your Meizu M2 Note. Let the magic begin.
ADDITIONAL GUIDES
RELOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
If you want to relock the bootloader just follow this simple steps:
Flash the original recovery image from Flashtool of from Flashify (the steps are the same as installing TWRP). You can find this image here
From there, install an update.zip (download them from the official flyme web: here and put it into the storage )
Now you have flyme again with a locked bootloader.
INSTALLING FLYME WITH TWRP
It's very important that you don't install an update.zip from the original Flyme page, because you will cause a bootloop. To get the flyme updates, you can follow one of these two methods:
METHOD 1: 4PDA
-Download the modified zips from 4PDA: here]. Translate it to English. It's on custom firmware>Flyme
-Flash them from TWRP
METHOD 2: DO IT YOURSELF
-Download the update.zip file from the Flyme page
-Open it and remove the preloader- files
-Flash it from TWRP. It will give you an error: IGNORE IT.
Reboot and done, you've got Flyme and TWRP.
UNBRICK A PAPERWEIGHT
BIG THANKS TO @numpea FOR THIS:
This just a firmware that has all the partitions and can be used to unbrick to device using SPFlashtool
Here is the link:
FIRMWARE
- Flash temp_unlock_secro.img with sp flashtool like you do when unlocking the bootloader.
- When done, disconnect the device and add the firmware to sp flashtool. You need to select "format all+download", click on "Download" and connect the device. The flashing process will start. After it finishes, the device will start again.
You wil notice that you lost your imei number you can add it back by:
Using MTK Engineering Mode (does not requires root)
Open engineering mode » Click on Engineer Mode (MTK) » Swipe left to Connectivity » click on CDS Information » Radio Information
Click on phone 1 if you want to change your sim 1 or choose Phone 2 to change sim 2 IMEI, follow this guide:
For Phone 1: “AT+ EGMR=1,7,â€YOUR NEW IMEI NO†(make sure you add a space in between AT+ & EGMR)
For Phone 2: “AT+ EGMR=1,10,â€YOUR NEW IMEI NO†(make sure you add a space in between AT+ & EGMR)
Using Chamelephon (requires root, but much more easier)
Just copy the IMEIS from the phone's box and put them into the app.
hope this is helpful
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I'll keep updating the info!
Really complete, I could unlock my M2 Note and install CM-12.1 ! Thanks !
Moyster said:
Really complete, I could unlock my M2 Note and install CM-12.1 ! Thanks !
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Moyster xDD :laugh::laugh: Thanks to you, without you this wouldn't have been possible
Pretty much covered all, just state the Armv7 Android level API 21 64bit, 5.1 Micro or Nano for gapps. They might get confused on what to choose.
Xtian Rey said:
Pretty much covered all, just state the Armv7 Android level API 21 64bit, 5.1 Micro or Nano for gapps. They might get confused on what to choose.
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Very true, thanks a lot. I introduced the platform and the Android version of GApps
Thanks nice guide... Very useful for everyone who want play and modified the M2 note.
"This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights*)"
I Am Using M571C, But Everything Fine.
Sent from my M2 Note using XDA Forums Pro.
Mr0oHo0 said:
"This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights*)"
I Am Using M571C, But Everything Fine.
Sent from my M2 Note using XDA Forums Pro.
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I include this on the guide. I read it bricked the phone in several cases, but I'm glad yours didn't.
Thanks for your guideline , it helps a lot !
Great work lol
Another thing is…ShevT's recovery has no problem in cache partition.Only my broken recovery did… So remove the cache fixing partAny problem just send me a private message. I'll check when i have time.
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And Meizu M571C should use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions…
Another thing is, Kingroot is not suggested. It cannot be detected by Flashfire and some other tools. And cannot be replaced by SuperSU. So Kingo Root+SuperSU might be better.
aaawqw said:
Great work lol
Another thing is…ShevT's recovery has no problem in cache partition.Only my broken recovery did… So remove the cache fixing partAny problem just send me a private message. I'll check when i have time.
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And Meizu M571C shoukd use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions…
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https://github.com/Moyster/android_device_meizu_m2note/blob/cm-12.1/BoardConfig.mk#L10
Line 10 to 15 you have the partitions size
Code:
$ cat /proc/partinfo
example :
Name------------Start-------------Size
recovery 0x0000000004840000 0x0000000001400000
Take the Size value : "0x0000000001400000" => hexadecimal to decimal => 20971520 = recovery partition size
PS: I don't think the hardware is "that" different, at least, the kernel meizu released should contain both phone models/drivers
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model.
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Mine is M571H, can I proceed?
Qeemi said:
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model.
Mine is M571H, can I proceed?
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Mine too and it worked. I can't assure you anything, but I think that the problem are m571C which are different. Good luck if you're going to give it a try!
Moyster said:
https://github.com/Moyster/android_device_meizu_m2note/blob/cm-12.1/BoardConfig.mk#L10
Line 10 to 15 you have the partitions size
Code:
$ cat /proc/partinfo
example :
Name------------Start-------------Size
recovery 0x0000000004840000 0x0000000001400000
Take the Size value : "0x0000000001400000" => hexadecimal to decimal => 20971520 = recovery partition size
PS: I don't think the hardware is "that" different, at least, the kernel meizu released should contain both phone models/drivers
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See it. I'll give a try on m2 note(M571C, China Telecom). At least try to build twrp But seems my pc's hdd is not enough No space for source code
little problems.
bootloader unlocking and twrp and roms works very well..
1. OTG is working for me.. :good:
2. unfortunately my phone is not detected by PC..
(show USB is not connected, USB debugging is not accessible..)
3. little bit lag here and there..
4. wifi works well :good:
Need more optimization.. Expecting lot more from you
thankyou very much for this :good:
DOUBT : so bootloader is unlocked, now it is possible to make good MM and N based CM roms ?
dinkan01 said:
bootloader unlocking and twrp and roms works very well..
1. OTG is working for me.. :good:
2. unfortunately my phone is not detected by PC..
(show USB is not connected, USB debugging is not accessible..)
3. little bit lag here and there..
4. wifi works well :good:
Need more optimization.. Expecting lot more from you
thankyou very much for this :good:
DOUBT : so bootloader is unlocked, now it is possible to make good MM and N based CM roms ?
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hi,which build of cm 12 you put in phone?
M571U
I have the Meizu M571U Model. Can I do this or will it be bricked?
Thank you very much
venturaj said:
I have the Meizu M571U Model. Can I do this or will it be bricked?
Thank you very much
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It won't, the only problematic model is the M571C, have fun
LBA97 said:
It won't, the only problematic model is the M571C, have fun
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How can I check which model my m2 note is..?
[email protected] said:
How can I check which model my m2 note is..?
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Check the store page you bought it from. If you bought it from China, then probably it's a M571C. Good luck
NOTES:
- This will fix the modem on the global rom, you will be able to call and use the internet.
- I know MIUI 10.0.1.0.OEDMIFH has been released. If you have no problem with MIUI 10 AND with Antirollback, just use the fastboot version and flash that.
- If you want MIUI 10.0.1.0.OEDMIFH firmwareless go to @yshalsager thread and flash that instead of my MIUI 9 fw-less rom (installation process is the same)
- This thread is useful for people who want Global Stable MIUI 9 on Mi Max 3 with a working modem.
- If you installed MIUI 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD fw-less from here before, just download the MIUI 9.6.8.0.OEDMIFD / 10.0.1.0.OEDMIFH FW-LESS and flash that above your rom using TWRP.
- if you install this rom on a non-Antirollback device, make sure not to update to MIUI 10 from updater or you will get Antirollback.
- if you have antirollback and you want this rom, follow the guide below and dont update to MIUI 10 if you prefer MIUI 9.
- V9.6.8.0.OEDMIFD has Antirollback, So people who want to have less problems with their rom, you can flash the full rom with the firmware-update folder instead of the fw-less one as you already have
antirollback, and you will get the correct firmware for your phone
- Read more about Antirollback here: here
Installation guide:
NOTE: By flashing this you agree that Im not responsible for any bricking situation that might happen because of this process!
YOU MUST HAVE UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Go to twrp on your device and wipe everything! (system,vendor,internal .....)
2. Change your data partition to F2FS
3. Reboot to twrp and format userdata
4. Flash China Stable 9.6.12.0 via Fastboot (or 9.6.11.0 if you dont have Antirollback because 9.6.12.0 has antirollback)
5. Flash twrp and reboot to it
6. in TWRP wipe everything (system,vendor,internal .....)
7. Change your data partition to F2FS
8. Reboot to twrp and format userdata
9. Change the data partition back to EXT4
10. Reboot one last time to TWRP and copy the fw-less rom to your internal storage
11. flash the fw-less rom / (full rom 9.6.8.0 if you already have antirollback and you want MIUI 9)
12. wipe cache/ dalvik
13. mount cust partition in twrp, go to the file explorer and go to the cust folder from the root of the device
15. delete everything in that folder
17. delete the rom from your internal storage using MTP
16. boot to fastboot mode and flash the cust.img using "fastboot flash cust cust.img"
17. delete all the files on your internal storage using MTP
18. reboot, it will say reset phone, click on it, wait until the device boots and enjoy!
Downloads
fw-less 9.6.8.0.OEDMIFD Rom: here
Cust Partition Fix (Cust.img): here
Known Problems:
- The software keys sometimes fail
- The play store isnt certified (safetynet doesnt pass) (can be fixed using magisk root)
Lets reserve one comment
thank your time and work, want test when i have some time, thanks X 1000
Thank you for the guide!
Sent from my MI MAX 3 using Tapatalk
If you are not on an antirollback device (Currently on china 9.6.11.0) How would I go about flashing?
omniphil said:
If you are not on an antirollback device (Currently on china 9.6.11.0) How would I go about flashing?
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same as the antirollback device.
Flashing the normal rom will cause problems and might not work without the cust fix.
If you dont flash the fw-less rom, the rom will update the firmware (firmware-update folder) to its own version which will brick your modem again.
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same as the antirollback device.
Flashing the normal rom will cause problems and might not work without the cust fix.
If you dont flash the fw-less rom, the rom will update the firmware (firmware-update folder) to its own version which will brick your modem again.
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Ok, so I followed this exactly with the exception of the step 17, There were no files on on internal storage showing up in MTP at all?
Also on step 4 I flashed the China rom successfully but when finished I did not restart the phone and let it boot up and go thru the initial setup of the rom, I just flashed the China rom and proceeded to the next step.
But it certainly gives me the 9.6.6.0 global rom, however the radio is now broken again, I cant get out to the internet. This really makes no sense? On the China rom the radio certainly works fine.
Any ideas? What a frustrating phone this has been, I'm sort of mad at the vendors putting these fake roms on here with non working modems....
There's go to be a way to flash just the modem firmware from the China rom?
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Ok, so I followed this exactly with the exception of the step 17, There were no files on on internal storage showing up in MTP at all?
Also on step 4 I flashed the China rom successfully but when finished I did not restart the phone and let it boot up and go thru the initial setup of the rom, I just flashed the China rom and proceeded to the next step.
But it certainly gives me the 9.6.6.0 global rom, however the radio is now broken again, I cant get out to the internet. This really makes no sense? On the China rom the radio certainly works fine.
Any ideas? What a frustrating phone this has been, I'm sort of mad at the vendors putting these fake roms on here with non working modems....
There's go to be a way to flash just the modem firmware from the China rom?
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I have none of the stated issues.
Follow the guide again from step 1 and this time setup the phone on 9.6.11.0 (dont let it update to 9.6.12.0)
Make sure that on fastboot you choose clean all and not save my data
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I have none of the stated issues.
Follow the guide again from step 1 and this time setup the phone on 9.6.11.0 (dont let it update to 9.6.12.0)
Make sure that on fastboot you choose clean all and not save my data
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Ok so once 9.6.11.0 flashes, let the phone boot up and go through all the initial setup, then reboot in TWRP and continue. I will do that...
Yes, on fast boot I am choosing "Clean All"
How about step 17? I don't seem to see what i'm supposed to be doing there?
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Ok so once 9.6.11.0 flashes, let the phone boot up and go through all the initial setup, then reboot in TWRP and continue. I will do that...
Yes, on fast boot I am choosing "Clean All"
How about step 17? I don't seem to see what i'm supposed to be doing there?
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after you flash the rom, you need to mount the cust partition.
after that you need to use the file manager in twrp to delete everything in the cust partition and then copy all the files from the cust fix zip to the cust folder on your phone using the twrp file explorer. on 17 I meant that you delete the files on your Internal storage that you used to copy to the cust folder so you wont have any files left before running the system for the first time
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after you flash the rom, you need to mount the cust partition.
after that you need to use the file manager in twrp to delete everything in the cust partition and then copy all the files from the cust fix zip to the cust folder on your phone using the twrp file explorer. on 17 I meant that you delete the files on your Internal storage that you used to copy to the cust folder so you wont have any files left before running the system for the first time
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I certainly mounted the Cust partition and copy everything copied over, I actually copied the Cust Fix files from an sd card to internal so there was nothing to clean up in my case.
Ok, I am crossing my fingers here
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So while I was restoring my data from google I was certainly getting text messages. A phone call worked too. However after all my data finished restoring from my google account and I rebooted I now have no cell signal again.
I couldn't imagine something that gets restored would mess up the cellular connection, but I am going to have to wipe and start over and not restore anything from my account to see if that helps at all...
Ugh....
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I certainly mounted the Cust partition and copy everything copied over, I actually copied the Cust Fix files from an sd card to internal so there was nothing to clean up in my case.
Ok, I am crossing my fingers here
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So while I was restoring my data from google I was certainly getting text messages. A phone call worked too. However after all my data finished restoring from my google account and I rebooted I now have no cell signal again.
I couldn't imagine something that gets restored would mess up the cellular connection, but I am going to have to wipe and start over and not restore anything from my account to see if that helps at all...
Ugh....
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basic rule number 1, always start clean without any restores if you want 0 bugs/problems
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basic rule number 1, always start clean without any restores if you want 0 bugs/problems
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Copy that, I will report back with the clean start...
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Negative... Still no service....
Maybe I just have a flaky phone? Tho i do have service fine with the China rom.
I guess i'll just have to wait until there is a flashable global rom complete with modem and stuff.
Thank for the big effort. I made it following this guide.
But I think this is MIUI 9 but I like MIUI 10 much more.
So I revert back to EU 8.9.6 and I satisfy with this.
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Thank for the big effort. I made it following this guide.
But I think this is MIUI 9 but I like MIUI 10 much more.
So I revert back to EU 8.9.6 and I satisfy with this.
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I'M using eu 8.9.6 and stock sms app problem do you have it too.?
but in 8.8.9 it was OK
azhar63 said:
I'M using eu 8.9.6 and stock sms app problem do you have it too.?
but in 8.8.9 it was OK
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I am using special version which already fix SMS issue and also remove ARB related stuffs.
You can download that from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AejzODOxusDfeD125KbClDnJGHbHPh-U/view
Official global rom version is 9.6.7.0
I got an information from Korean xiaomi community that the official global rom version is 9.6.7.0 but not 9.6.6.0.
He bought it from the aliexpress and seller shipped it with sealed package. And it put "Global Versiso" sticker on the box.
Here I attach the ROM version image.
We better wait until official site put mi max 3 global rom there.
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I got an information from Korean xiaomi community that the official global rom version is 9.6.7.0 but not 9.6.6.0.
He bought it from the aliexpress and seller shipped it with sealed package. And it put "Global Versiso" sticker on the box.
Here I attach the ROM version image.
We better wait until official site put mi max 3 global rom there.
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Thats a real global rom.
Its not uploaded to xiaomi's database yet so its unavailable for download
just like 9.6.8.0 which is also real but not released yet.
omer919 said:
Thats a real global rom.
Its not uploaded to xiaomi's database yet so its unavailable for download
just like 9.6.8.0 which is also real but not released yet.
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I don't understand why Xiaomi doesn't support OTA on the mi max3 with former glabal rom. Really shame.
So let's say i managed to flash on my non anti-rolled back mi max 3 with your steps, in future updates can i just update normally OTA?
What is this?
- sGSI of ZUI 10.0/ 5.0 from Lenovo Z5pro/Z5, based on Android 8.1.0, June 1,2018 security patch.
Since this was requested in some comments, I flashed it and found working for our device flawlessly, with some bugs.
Features?
-All features of ZUI 4 + Soft Charge, gestures, multi space ( dual apps ) etc. Split Screen is also available.
How to flash?
ZUI 10 :
1. Download the flashable zip from the links.
2. Boot to twrp, and wipe dalvik, cache, data, system and vendor.
3. Flash the zip.
4. Reboot.
ZUI 5:
Method 1 : (Recommended)
- 1. Download any treble based 8.1.x rom and ZUI5.0-sGSI.zip (link below).
[Please use MIUI 10 8.11.1 by Narshi Shukla as base ROM, as it seems it's Vendor is most compatible.]
2. Extract the zip in your storage. You will get three files ( two flashable zips and one folder "sGSI.....". [Folder name might differ, there will be only one folder, so no worries])
3. Boot into recovery and take a backup.
4. Clean flash treble based Oreo ROM that you downloaded.
5. From your twrp, use file manager to move " sGSI...." folder to backup folder of Twrp.
6. Mount system and vendor and wipe cache/delvik, data and system.
( Don't wipe firmware and Vendor )
7. Goto restore in your twrp and restore the system from "sGSI....." folder.
8. Flash the remaining two zips.
9. Flash magisk if needed.
10. Wipe cache/delvik and reboot. Done.
Method 2 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78389810&postcount=320
(You need treble based twrp, search if you don't already have).
After following all these steps, if your phone is stuck in Lenovo powered by android screen for long, then force reboot the phone and it will boot up to system.
What works?
-Here:
Call,SMS, VOLTE, Data, play store, Utouch, Fingerprint , Navigation, Double touch to wake, GCAM, Face Unlock, Hotspot, Banking apps, nearly everything.
What doesn't work?
- ROM specific. Bugs depend upon the treble ROM that you used as base. In some ROM, system sounds does not work. In MiUI 10, video recording might not work. Game Mode has some issues with global apps.
*FOR VIDEO RECORDING - see this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78219358&postcount=93 ****
*Update GPU drivers for VULKAN support. Link in the links section.***
Performance?
- Better than ZUI 4, smooth as butter, no stutter playing games like PUBG, notifications on time, decent SOT.
Can it be used as daily driver?
- Yes, if you can live with some Chinese texts in certain apps.
Any other thing?
- Because the ROM is ported from Z5 which has a notch, total area of the notification bar cannot be used. To see things like real time network speed and battery "percentage" you have to pull down the notification bar.
What should I do first after booting the device?
- Install play store from App center. Install magisk to remove bloat wares. Install any music app, since there is none. This will make the system optimal for us.
Also, Turn "True Full Screen Mode" ON in display settings for full screen in Apps.
Install Magisk and download and install "SafteyPatch V2" within Magisk to pass safetynet and hide banking apps in magisk hide to use them.
Open security app and give all important permissions to the apps you use, including system apps. Also include them in autorun/whitelist section.
Links?
-Here
ZUI 10
https://drive.google.com/open?id=17lyWnAl0Kjkv5S89wdtw7HglF2072zP5
ZUI 5
Mega link :
https://mega.nz/#!FyxSiI7Y!iZmmVufR6pipX3mwv_-I3HqI714YAMJN1a2zIysinmc
Gdrive link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F_Ou6x2bj26hhdffw45uo4r9qlJuaDb5
MiUi 10 8.11.1 Narshi Shukla - Full Rom
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536996684
MIUI 10 8.11.1 Narshi Shukla - Vendor for twrp recovery: @(THIS VENDOR isnt compatible with all roms, if facing random reboots, use the complete MIUI 10 ROM for the Gsi)
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/15QHEUfLMagMV9jZTmlUHa4hkhkNTF-RC
Working GCAM link :
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_6.1.021_FINAL_V1a_A8.1+.apk
VULKAN enabled open GL 3.2 driver link :
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=11_atz5CDK9bHG4K_ME2LSRFFnxxKqWw2
Credits:
Not my work, I am just sharing it since I found it working.
All credits goes to this Xiaomi thread and bugrevealingbme.
https://*************/threads/zui-5-0-a-only-treble-rom.226/
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While flashing this ROM, try to follow the guide above as strictly as possible. Use the ROM that is recommended.
If you are facing bootloop, download the vendor that is provided and restore it in twrp and then flash patch 1 and 2.
Also remember, during each and every step, your TWRP should have system and Vendor mounted. Check after every step.
Your phone might reboot once or twice during first boot, which is not an issue.
How to know if you flashed it correctly?
-If your phone boots into the system with "Lenovo bootanimation" , you flashed it correctly.
If your phone is stuck in "Lenovo - powered by android" splash image for more than 5 minutes, you got something wrong.
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Screenshots attached :
what about gcam nd notification bug? and one more doubt, can we flash it over treble pie ROM?
I have one question. If i install a sgsi rom can i back to trenle, non-treble rom just with a simple flash method?
muujeeb said:
what about gcam nd notification bug? and one more doubt, can we flash it over treble pie ROM?
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gcamera is working on redmi note 5 pro. should work also here.
muujeeb said:
what about gcam nd notification bug? and one more doubt, can we flash it over treble pie ROM?
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GCAM is working.
Notification bug is not there. Only sometimes, it seems that we get late notification.
You have to flash it over Oreo because the GSI is Oreo based. Flashing over pie should work as well, since treble ROM is required. Take a backup of your system so you can restore easily, if you face any issue.
nonamesry said:
I have one question. If i install a sgsi rom can i back to trenle, non-treble rom just with a simple flash method?
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Yes, you can get back to the ROM you want with simple flash, no problem.
Custom kernel flashable?
ashwinonm said:
Custom kernel flashable?
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Haven't tested, but should be flashable.
Edit : Custom kernel might brick the device. Will test and update.
Donot flash custom kernel, it causes self restart of device.
Note: Moxie kernels can be flashed, you should flash patch2 after flashing kernels. But, MIUI 10 comes with moxie R5.1 so no use flashing Moxie again.
link not working
Wow it's so beautiful!
I used Arrow OS 8.1 but it got stuck in bootloop and does'nt boot at all.. I followed all the steps accordingly but it did not boot up even after i kept my phone overnight to let it boot. I don't know where i did wrong.
muujeeb said:
I used Arrow OS 8.1 but it got stuck in bootloop and does'nt boot at all.. I followed all the steps accordingly but it did not boot up even after i kept my phone overnight to let it boot. I don't know where i did wrong.
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Use MIUI 10 port of Narshi Shukla latest build. It works.
May be Arrow OS cannot be used.
You can also try using Vendor of MIUI 10 once. Restore this vendor and the system image of ZUI.
Here is the vendor:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/15QHEUfLMagMV9jZTmlUHa4hkhkNTF-RC?usp=drive_open
kany1 said:
link not working
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Link is working fine.
jebish7 said:
Link is working fine.
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yes it is working with mega app
I used crdroid 8.1 and got stuck in bootloop. then I try restored the vendor but could not flash the patch 2
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ok i try to flash it again and boot successflly
marclevine said:
I used crdroid 8.1 and got stuck in bootloop. then I try restored the vendor but could not flash the patch 2
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I think only MIUI 10 rom works flawlessly for this GSI. I will update the main page details and ask to use MIUI 10 only.
You couldnot flash patch 2 because it requires vendor, and may be your vendor is now messed up.
So use MIUI 10 port, it works without any issue.
marclevine said:
I used crdroid 8.1 and got stuck in bootloop. then I try restored the vendor but could not flash the patch 2
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ok i try to flash it again and boot successflly
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Glad To hear.
So in whatever rom I am in Oreo , I can use that firmware if I use vendor only from your backup? And shouldn't wipe it?
ashwinonm said:
So in whatever rom I am in Oreo , I can use that firmware if I use vendor only from your backup? And shouldn't wipe it?
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Well, that's how some people got this working, so yes, it's working that way as well. ( Your ROM should be treble based though )
I will attach the "Vendor" file in the main post as well, so other members can use it too.
custom kernel possible,mine running in moxie
I have a well working Note 7 with unlocked and rooted 10.3.5.0 Global PFGEUXM (TWRP recovery and magisk).
Today I got the OTA notification to update ROM to 10.3.6.0.
What I will lose if I update?
What's the best way to proceed?
Thank you
Nothing will be lost from a regular OTA Just check around for any bugs or problems that other people are having if any? And update if you like.
rockerduck said:
I have a well working Note 7 with unlocked and rooted 10.3.5.0 Global PFGEUXM (TWRP recovery and magisk).
Today I got the OTA notification to update ROM to 10.3.6.0.
What I will lose if I update?
What's the best way to proceed?
Thank you
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You have to download the full rom then go to twrp and wipe cache and dalvik flash the rom and magisk without reboot to system. After the flash of magisk you can reboot to the system. If you don't flash magisk before rebooting MIUI overwrite the twrp with the stock recovery and you have to reinstall twrp with fastboot
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If you get a compatibility error when flashing the rom just delete from the rom zip the file compatibility.zip
darhma said:
You have to download the full rom then go to twrp and wipe cache and dalvik flash the rom and magisk without reboot to system. After the flash of magisk you can reboot to the system. If you don't flash magisk before rebooting MIUI overwrite the twrp with the stock recovery and you have to reinstall twrp with fastboot
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If you get a compatibility error when flashing the rom just delete from the rom zip the file compatibility.zip
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Thank you very much darhma.
Should I reflash Disable_Dm-Verity before magisk?
rockerduck said:
Thank you very much darhma.
Should I reflash Disable_Dm-Verity before magisk?
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You're welcome. I don't think it's needed the disable_dm-verity (but also i don't think that's a bad thing if you reflash it). If you want to thanks somebody in xda forum just press the thanks button (the ok button).
Hi!
I am new here so please don't be angry for my next questions
I just want root my Redmi Note 7 and keep OTP updates.
I read so many threads and this is my conclusion:
First I must apply for unlocking bootloader. Then flash TWRP recovery from here. After this flash Magisk through TWRP and that is it!
When phone notifies me that there is a new software update, I must download recovery rom from here, put it in internal memory, flash it and flash immediately Magisk again (flashing Magisk is mandatory after every software update to keep root).
Can anybody confirm that this is right way?
Thank You in advance.
wheelnut said:
Hi!
I am new here so please don't be angry for my next questions
I just want root my Redmi Note 7 and keep OTP updates.
I read so many threads and this is my conclusion:
First I must apply for unlocking bootloader. Then flash TWRP recovery from here. After this flash Magisk through TWRP and that is it!
When phone notifies me that there is a new software update, I must download recovery rom from here, put it in internal memory, flash it and flash immediately Magisk again (flashing Magisk is mandatory after every software update to keep root).
Can anybody confirm that this is right way?
Thank You in advance.
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Yes that's the right way.
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Another thing: if you get a compatibility error when flashing the rom just delete from the rom zip the file compatibility.zip
darhma said:
Yes that's the right way.
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Another thing: if you get a compatibility error when flashing the rom just delete from the rom zip the file compatibility.zip
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Can I do that in TWRP or I must unpack rom on computer and pack it as zip again?
wheelnut said:
Can I do that in TWRP or I must unpack rom on computer and pack it as zip again?
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I think that you can do that from twrp but i'm not 100% sure. From computer you don't need to unpack and repack, just open the zip with 7zip or unrar (i'm on linux and don't know which program you use for zip files) and delete the file
darhma said:
I think that you can do that from twrp but i'm not 100% sure. From computer you don't need to unpack and repack, just open the zip with 7zip or unrar (i'm on linux and don't know which program you use for zip files) and delete the file
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I'm using Windows and WinRAR. Will try after I download recovery rom (my dl speed is ****ty so it wont be soon)
I'm getting Error: 7 and am unable to update through TWRP on Redmi Note 7. Anyone else facing this?
thelastprime said:
I'm getting Error: 7 and am unable to update through TWRP on Redmi Note 7. Anyone else facing this?
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Are you sure you downloaded the right rom? Error 7 is a mismatch of the firmware
Just come to say that everything went fine.
I didn't need to wait for unlock bootloader. I bought phone 2 weeks ago and using it normally and when I start unlock procedure it unlock without waiting time (I saw that someone must wait 720 hours!!).
I flash twrp and magisk (I had fingerprint lock so after flashing I did data erase) and now I have rooted phone
So, I have a my Redmi Note 7 keeps telling me that there is a new update which is V10.3.10.0.PFGMIXM
I didn't want to install it since I was happy with my phone. But now the notification is not going away and it is always there. So I tried to install it from OTA but since my phone is unlocked and has TWRP on it, the update can't be installed.
My questions are:
- Should I download the rom and flash it through TWRP?
- How should I flash it without being have to make a factory reset? Is it posible not to loose any data? And if so, is it bad to flash it just like that?
- There is a kernel which is called EVIRA that I want to flash, too. So the order should be:
Rom + Kernel + Minsk, is that correct?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: There are 2 versions of the new rom:
Recovery Rom and Fastboor Rom.
https://c.mi.com/thread-2432115-1-0.html
What is the difference? Which one should I download?
kaplanfa said:
So, I have a my Redmi Note 7 keeps telling me that there is a new update which is V10.3.10.0.PFGMIXM
I didn't want to install it since I was happy with my phone. But now the notification is not going away and it is always there. So I tried to install it from OTA but since my phone is unlocked and has TWRP on it, the update can't be installed.
My questions are:
- Should I download the rom and flash it through TWRP?
- How should I flash it without being have to make a factory reset? Is it posible not to loose any data? And if so, is it bad to flash it just like that?
- There is a kernel which is called EVIRA that I want to flash, too. So the order should be:
Rom + Kernel + Minsk, is that correct?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: There are 2 versions of the new rom:
Recovery Rom and Fastboor Rom.
https://c.mi.com/thread-2432115-1-0.html
What is the difference? Which one should I download?
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1) download the full recovery rom
2) reboot to twrp
3) wipe dalvik art/cache and cache
4) flash the rom, the kernel and magisk in this order. Don't reboot to system until you have flashed magisk
5) reboot to system
6) enjoy
If you get a compatibility error when flashing the rom just delete the file compatibility.zip from the rom zip
Is updating ota with full recovery rom via twrp erase internal data or installed app?
darhma said:
1) download the full recovery rom
2) reboot to twrp
3) wipe dalvik art/cache and cache
4) flash the rom, the kernel and magisk in this order. Don't reboot to system until you have flashed magisk
5) reboot to system
6) enjoy
If you get a compatibility error when flashing the rom just delete the file compatibility.zip from the rom zip
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Is installed app or data lost?
m.nav7854 said:
Is installed app or data lost?
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If you do an update there should be no data loss however it is always recommended to have a backup of your data
Okay I still haven't gotten camera working, but here are the steps to install any Android 10 GSI.
1. Flash MIUI 10.3.2.0 (or below).
2. Wipe everything except vendor (and internal BUT wipe data)
3. Install any Android 10 image
4. Mount vendor and delete the following files:
/vendor/lib/libcutils.so
/vendor/lib64/libcutils.so
4. Make sure you flash Acrux v4 (the latest in my Telegram channel, @acruxci)
5. Flash permissiver (v4!) and a dm-verity/force enc disabler (you can find these on Google)
6. Flash Android Q zygote fix
Magisk can be flashed but at your own risk!
The last bug is camera - can people please experiment and get back to me on if you found a fix.
Flash magisk at your own risk!
My PayPal if you wanna donate : http://paypal.me/nysadev
Great info! Thanks nysadev.
@nysadev Do you have a suggestion for the right recovery to use? What do you use?
I use TWRP, but there is only an unofficial version, that is really buggy and gives me a lot of errors. I am able to install custom roms with it, but I don't want to risk a gsi rom. I really want to experiment with the new gsi
I have a small problem. After installing, when it reaches the home screen and the launcher icons are visible and then it restarts.
After rebooting and it stays in boot logo.
I use Acrux-Stable-r2-Sky because the r4 version doesn't install me.
Thank you.
nysadev said:
Okay I still haven't gotten camera working, but here are the steps to install any Android 10 GSI.
1. Flash MIUI 10.3.2.0 (or below).
2. Wipe everything except vendor (and internal BUT wipe data)
3. Install any Android 10 image
4. Mount vendor and delete the following files:
/vendor/lib/libcutils.so
/vendor/lib64/libcutils.so
4. Make sure you flash Acrux v4 (the latest in my Telegram channel, @acruxci)
5. Flash permissiver (v4!) and a dm-verity/force enc disabler (you can find these on Google)
6. Flash Android Q zygote fix
Magisk can be flashed but at your own risk!
The last bug is camera - can people please experiment and get back to me on if you found a fix.
Flash magisk at your own risk!
My PayPal if you wanna donate : http://paypal.me/nysadev
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Thanks for your work dude ??
My mi8 lite don't installed a Android 10 rom, showing my cellphone don't have storage (???)
lenardinho said:
My mi8 lite don't installed a Android 10 rom, showing my cellphone don't have storage (???)
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Restart the system and try again.
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nysadev said:
Okay I still haven't gotten camera working, but here are the steps to install any Android 10 GSI.
1. Flash MIUI 10.3.2.0 (or below).
2. Wipe everything except vendor (and internal BUT wipe data)
3. Install any Android 10 image
4. Mount vendor and delete the following files:
/vendor/lib/libcutils.so
/vendor/lib64/libcutils.so
4. Make sure you flash Acrux v4 (the latest in my Telegram channel, @acruxci)
5. Flash permissiver (v4!) and a dm-verity/force enc disabler (you can find these on Google)
6. Flash Android Q zygote fix
Magisk can be flashed but at your own risk!
The last bug is camera - can people please experiment and get back to me on if you found a fix.
Flash magisk at your own risk!
My PayPal if you wanna donate : http://paypal.me/nysadev
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Hello, when you say i can install GSI from android 10 can i install either, or have you tested any specific?
I can try to solve the camera problem.
I tried and it don't work
filipehack2015 said:
Restart the system and try again.
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Hello, when you say i can install GSI from android 10 can i install either, or have you tested any specific?
I can try to solve the camera problem.
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Probably either, since he said "any" android 10 image
Aby news?
What do I need to select when installing Android 10 image? (boot, system image...).