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Change Hydrogen OS to Oxygen OS

Well I've already got a One Plus 6T from China, really new with this.
I also have no experience with One Plus variants. Could I change the current Hydrogen OS of my new OP to International version Oxygen OS after unlocking its bootloader
:highfive: Really appreciate your answer and help.

ghoster76 said:
Well I've already got a One Plus 6T from China, really new with this.
I also have no experience with One Plus variants. Could I change the current Hydrogen OS of my new OP to International version Oxygen OS after unlocking its bootloader
:highfive: Really appreciate your answer and help.
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Seems like a relatively simple procedure,there's an existing discussion here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/help/flashing-oos-chinese-op6t-a6010-h2os-t3866598

KOLIOSIS said:
Seems like a relatively simple procedure,there's an existing discussion here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/help/flashing-oos-chinese-op6t-a6010-h2os-t3866598
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So nice, I will get a try with this

and do on the contrary I have oneplus 6T with OOs beta 7, and wanted to put Hydrogen beta 18 axo that is the last one is possible, the mobile phone is like origin originated neither roots nor bootloader unlocked.
thank you

Blackshark 2 CN model to Global

Hi,
Does anyone know at this stage if we can completely convert the Chinese model to Global?
I really want the silver bit I can only import it on Chinese model.
Cheers

limestar said:
Hi,
Does anyone know at this stage if we can completely convert the Chinese model to Global?
I really want the silver bit I can only import it on Chinese model.
Cheers
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Waiting ?

Let's hope someone can confirm it can be done. It's exactly the same hardware!

Yes it can be done !
I am having a Black shark 2 12+256 GB Black model. It can be easily converted to global by first aquiring rom from the blackshark EU website. You need to have a bootloader unlock. But unlike other Xiaomi smartphones this doesn't need to use mi flash unlock and do the waiting. It can be easily unlocked through Fastboot by the normal unlock command. Then you have to clear the system then flash it and enjoy. I can't share the link to global rom as I am a newbie at XDA and is not allowed with links. This phone is really a beast. I expect new gaming kernels from the community.... Waiting .......
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limestar said:
Hi,
Does anyone know at this stage if we can completely convert the Chinese model to Global?
I really want the silver bit I can only import it on Chinese model.
Cheers
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In europe you can buy the silver global , cost 649€ 12+256 https://eu.blackshark.com/products/blackshark2

Ronith128 said:
I am having a Black shark 2 12+256 GB Black model. It can be easily converted to global by first aquiring rom from the blackshark EU website. You need to have a bootloader unlock. But unlike other Xiaomi smartphones this doesn't need to use mi flash unlock and do the waiting. It can be easily unlocked through Fastboot by the normal unlock command. Then you have to clear the system then flash it and enjoy. I can't share the link to global rom as I am a newbie at XDA and is not allowed with links. This phone is really a beast. I expect new gaming kernels from the community.... Waiting .......
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Where do they offer a link to a factory image on the black shark website? I didn't find one.

regenwurm16 said:
Where do they offer a link to a factory image on the black shark website? I didn't find one.
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It isn't provided on the website. You will have to contact them in person. I got it from one of my friend who contacted them in person. He lives in UK. Just visit there and they will provide you the global Roms. They may also provide it if you call or mail them. I don't know about that but still it's worth a try

Ronith128 said:
I am having a Black shark 2 12+256 GB Black model. It can be easily converted to global by first aquiring rom from the blackshark EU website. You need to have a bootloader unlock. But unlike other Xiaomi smartphones this doesn't need to use mi flash unlock and do the waiting. It can be easily unlocked through Fastboot by the normal unlock command. Then you have to clear the system then flash it and enjoy. I can't share the link to global rom as I am a newbie at XDA and is not allowed with links. This phone is really a beast. I expect new gaming kernels from the community.... Waiting .......
Edit : if this helped you, please consider hitting that like button. Thankyou
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hello there, I have 6gb ram variant, may you help me ask for the eu rom this type?

txdvil said:
hello there, I have 6gb ram variant, may you help me ask for the eu rom this type?
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I don't have rom for that variant sir. But still I can help you. You can flash a GSI and have the stock Android experience in Global Languages. First you will have to unlock the bootloader by the commands fastboot oem_unlock. Then download your preferred GSI Image from any developer. I would prefer pixel experience. Then follow the instructions that's given by the GSI developer. Done ! You have full Android experience without any Chinese bloatware. But stay in Chinese rom now as the shark space mode is not available in the global Rom as of now. If that's not your preference use the above mentioned method and switch to a global Rom. If you still didn't understand I will post a thread on installing GSI on Black shark 2. Thankyou . Hit the like button if this helped you.

Ronith128 said:
I don't have rom for that variant sir. But still I can help you. You can flash a GSI and have the stock Android experience in Global Languages. First you will have to unlock the bootloader by the commands fastboot oem_unlock. Then download your preferred GSI Image from any developer. I would prefer pixel experience. Then follow the instructions that's given by the GSI developer. Done ! You have full Android experience without any Chinese bloatware. But stay in Chinese rom now as the shark space mode is not available in the global Rom as of now. If that's not your preference use the above mentioned method and switch to a global Rom. If you still didn't understand I will post a thread on installing GSI on Black shark 2. Thankyou . Hit the like button if this helped you.
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I'd like to disagree with your statement that the shark space mode isn't available in the global ROM because it certainly is. I've used it already. Otherwise the dedicated physical switch on the side would be useless.

regenwurm16 said:
I'd like to disagree with your statement that the shark space mode isn't available in the global ROM because it certainly is. I've used it already. Otherwise the dedicated physical switch on the side would be useless.
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You maybe using a shop room sir. Which is modified by the shop for changing the language to English and to debloat the rom but still it will be the China rom in core. I never said that Shark Space won't be available in Global Rom. I just pointed out that the current global Rom doesn't have it but digging in deep the rom you can find the files. It's just they have disabled it for sometime maybe some testing going on. We may get an update within a month for the shark space or maybe you have a newer model which comes with the new Rom. If you have that and you know there is shark space, it will be too good if you upload a EDL mode backup of the device. So everyone can convert their China Rom device to Global Rom with Shark Space enabled. I would encourage you to do that. It would be a great help to us. I believe that you know how to backup as you're a senior member of XDA. Waiting for your reply.....

Ronith128 said:
You maybe using a shop room sir. Which is modified by the shop for changing the language to English and to debloat the rom but still it will be the China rom in core. I never said that Shark Space won't be available in Global Rom. I just pointed out that the current global Rom doesn't have it but digging in deep the rom you can find the files. It's just they have disabled it for sometime maybe some testing going on. We may get an update within a month for the shark space or maybe you have a newer model which comes with the new Rom. If you have that and you know there is shark space, it will be too good if you upload a EDL mode backup of the device. So everyone can convert their China Rom device to Global Rom with Shark Space enabled. I would encourage you to do that. It would be a great help to us. I believe that you know how to backup as you're a senior member of XDA. Waiting for your reply.....
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I'm using the official global version of the phone that's sold by black shark since 29th of March in their official EU online store which came with a security patch version of February 2019 out of the box and was updateable via OTA to patch version March 2019 and included shark space from the beginning.
From what I know to use EDL you need very specific files for each phone to be able to use the EDL mode, which aren't readily/easily available.
Furthermore I'm returning the phone today and therefore won't risk a brick or tinker with it.
Sorry to not be of better help to the community.

I have the global build (and phone), and I can assure you that Shark Space is available.
Where is your information coming from that says it isn't available?

Harfainx said:
I have the global build (and phone), and I can assure you that Shark Space is available.
Where is your information coming from that says it isn't available?
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Sir you may have the new retail unit with shark space aka Ludicrous mode. The Rom leaked doesn't have shark space turned on. So if you have that phone and seeing that you're a senior member. I request you to upload a EDL backup of your phone with Ludicrous mode. You could do it easily with some Android file system managers. If you could do that it will be a great help for people like me with outdated leaked global Roms. Can you confirm the build number and the security patch version ???

MI1990 said:
In europe you can buy the silver global , cost 649€ 12+256 https://eu.blackshark.com/products/blackshark2
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No shipping to UK!
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Ronith128 said:
You maybe using a shop room sir. Which is modified by the shop for changing the language to English and to debloat the rom but still it will be the China rom in core. I never said that Shark Space won't be available in Global Rom. I just pointed out that the current global Rom doesn't have it but digging in deep the rom you can find the files. It's just they have disabled it for sometime maybe some testing going on. We may get an update within a month for the shark space or maybe you have a newer model which comes with the new Rom. If you have that and you know there is shark space, it will be too good if you upload a EDL mode backup of the device. So everyone can convert their China Rom device to Global Rom with Shark Space enabled. I would encourage you to do that. It would be a great help to us. I believe that you know how to backup as you're a senior member of XDA. Waiting for your reply.....
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No you are are wrong. Sharks pace is official in global rom.
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wildlime said:
No shipping to UK!
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You just have to use https://uk.blackshark.com/products/blackshark2
UK is a separate region for them switchable via the flag on the top right in the desktop version or in the sidebar on mobile version

regenwurm16 said:
You just have to use https://uk.blackshark.com/products/blackshark2
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I think you will find you can't buy the silver 12gb on EU site and ship to UK. Its not in the shipping list
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wildlime said:
I think you will find you can't buy the silver 12gb on EU site and ship to UK. Its not in the shipping list
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You are right that version isn't available in the UK apparently ?

Ronith128 said:
Edit : if this helped you, please consider hitting that like button. Thankyou
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Here I've pressed thank button for you

Ronith128 said:
I am having a Black shark 2 12+256 GB Black model. It can be easily converted to global by first aquiring rom from the blackshark EU website. You need to have a bootloader unlock. But unlike other Xiaomi smartphones this doesn't need to use mi flash unlock and do the waiting. It can be easily unlocked through Fastboot by the normal unlock command. Then you have to clear the system then flash it and enjoy. I can't share the link to global rom as I am a newbie at XDA and is not allowed with links. This phone is really a beast. I expect new gaming kernels from the community.... Waiting .......
Edit : if this helped you, please consider hitting that like button. Thankyou
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Ronith128 said:
Sir you may have the new retail unit with shark space aka Ludicrous mode. The Rom leaked doesn't have shark space turned on. So if you have that phone and seeing that you're a senior member. I request you to upload a EDL backup of your phone with Ludicrous mode. You could do it easily with some Android file system managers. If you could do that it will be a great help for people like me with outdated leaked global Roms. Can you confirm the build number and the security patch version ???
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you said, you can't share the link to global rom, then you ask people to upload an EDL backup. what exactly you have and you want ? I still confused.

Is it possible to move from Global to Europe?

My Redmi 7A is a Global version (PCMMIXM) but I live in Europe and would like to change it to European version (PCMEUXM).
Is it possible, and if so what's the difference?

Jazzda said:
My Redmi 7A is a Global version (PCMMIXM) but I live in Europe and would like to change it to European version (PCMEUXM).
Is it possible, and if so what's the difference?
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Ok, then. Forget about the differences.
It's possible to flash a PCMEUXM Rom in a Redmi 7A Global?
Than you

Jazzda said:
My Redmi 7A is a Global version (PCMMIXM) but I live in Europe and would like to change it to European version (PCMEUXM).
Is it possible, and if so what's the difference?
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You need unlocked bootloader.
Yes it is possible to change EU version download
Fastboot rom eu version and flash with mi flash tools
Download the same version .the difference
1(for working face unlock don't need change country
2) privacy and personal data.
First of all check arb protection if enabled.

mais 14 said:
First of all check arb protection if enabled.
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Thank you for the info.
Now my next question, if you don't mind:
I already own the phone so I can't do nothing about it, but I'm getting tired of all this forced protection "for my own good". I live in a free country and I'm not used to this kind of BS.
So, can I get rid of MIUI for good and start having full control on MY phone? this includes getting rid of google spyware as much as possible.
Can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks again

I just found e.foundation site. It seems to have all I need, absolutely ungoogled
They have a section in the forum to request new supported devices. I was the third to ask it for Redmi 7A.
Could it be of interest?
Before unlocking I'm studying possible choices to live without google/xiaomi spyware and crapware.

Jazzda said:
I just found e.foundation site. It seems to have all I need, absolutely ungoogled
They have a section in the forum to request new supported devices. I was the third to ask it for Redmi 7A.
Could it be of interest?
Before unlocking I'm studying possible choices to live without google/xiaomi spyware and crapware.
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Read on gsi costum frim forum here you can flash aosp vanilia rom without Google or xiaomi app or
Spyware.

mais 14 said:
Read on gsi costum frim forum here you can flash aosp vanilia rom without Google or xiaomi app or
Spyware.
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Thank you again for the reply.
I tried to follow that thread but it's somewhat confusing for a noob like me
I think I have already downloaded all but can't find AOSP Vanilia, can you privide me a link for it?

Jazzda said:
Thank you again for the reply.
I tried to follow that thread but it's somewhat confusing for a noob like me
I think I have already downloaded all but can't find AOSP Vanilia, can you privide me a link for it?
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https://github.com/phhusson/treble_.../system-arm32_binder64-ab-vanilla-nosu.img.xz

mais 14 said:
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_.../system-arm32_binder64-ab-vanilla-nosu.img.xz
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Thank you. I will study a little more and then shoot the beast

Jazzda said:
I just found e.foundation site. It seems to have all I need, absolutely ungoogled
They have a section in the forum to request new supported devices. I was the third to ask it for Redmi 7A.
Could it be of interest?
Before unlocking I'm studying possible choices to live without google/xiaomi spyware and crapware.
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use this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/miui-xiaomi-global-debloater-the4anoni-t3879739

Can you relock the phone once you have flashed the EU rom over the global rom or will this brick the phone?

Famineuk said:
Can you relock the phone once you have flashed the EU rom over the global rom or will this brick the phone?
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I don't know, and I will not try

Jazzda said:
I don't know, and I will not try
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I tried and it is fine you can install the fastboot eea rom and relock the bootloader if you phone is the global version. It is not the same as trying to install the china rom since the eea rom is essentially the global rom with the option to opt of personalised ads and some other privacy enhancements. It won't brick your phone (I am not talking about the xiaomi.eu roms which do need to have the bootloader permanently unlocked).

Should I buy k20 or 9t?

I'm asking it because on AliExpress the k20 has chinese rom originally, and the global rom is flashed after unlocked bootloader.
Te 9t has global rom officially.
Which is the better option? If I buy the k20, can I make it a full fledge 9t with working gpay, etc?
I'm asking it because there is a significant price difference between them.

Yes You Can After Unlocking BL ... You Just Have To Flash Fastboot Global ROM and you good to go
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See There Are 3 Versions Of The Same Devices
1. Chinese one
2. Indian one
3. Global one
( code names are also little bit different )
You can flash any ROM meant for any version to the device you buy .
FYI Giving Some Example Of SomeOne Who Faced Problem Regarding This.
[[[[[Ok guys I figured it out.Redmi K20 firmware starts with "Davincini" and 9T firmware starts with "Davinici" . So I have opened each of the "flash_all,flash_all_except_storage,flash_all_lock " with note pad plus and edited the words Davincini in the k20 fastboot rom to Davinci (9T) in the 8th and 9th row and flashed it with mi flash .It flashed perfectly . But forgotten to choose flash_all. So it relocked the bootloader.Now the front camera was not working.
There was a August update waiting . Updated now all is fine .Case closed.
Now again have to wait for 30 days to unlock the bootloader . Anyways back to miui 10 . So thanks . May be helpful to somebody...
K20 firmware starts with Davincini
9T frimware starts with Davinci...
Thanks Guys.............]]]]]
THIS IS THE WORST CAN HAPPEN TO YOUR DEVICE

GedeonTaylor said:
I'm asking it because on AliExpress the k20 has chinese rom originally, and the global rom is flashed after unlocked bootloader.
Te 9t has global rom officially.
Which is the better option? If I buy the k20, can I make it a full fledge 9t with working gpay, etc?
I'm asking it because there is a significant price difference between them.
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As you know this is the same phone basically and I would not say that the price is that much different yes it is cheaper a bit but is up to you if you want to play with ROM installation or get a ready to go Global version of Mi9t.

Mi9t has NFC with more LTE bands

hwandroid said:
As you know this is the same phone basically and I would not say that the price is that much different yes it is cheaper a bit but is up to you if you want to play with ROM installation or get a ready to go Global version of Mi9t.
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Basically? YES
But EURO B20 and B28 LTE bands are not present on K20 china, I guess.
And not sure the phones version are not region locked in case you relock bootloader like MI8 is.
It is a must have for MI9T global ea rom.

And please can somebody link me a comvert tutorial, or write it down, how to do it? (I think I will go with the k20) I don't want to mess up the phone.
Thank you

GedeonTaylor said:
And please can somebody link me a comvert tutorial, or write it down, how to do it? (I think I will go with the k20) I don't want to mess up the phone.
Thank you
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If you don't want to mess it up and need a tutorial, it kind of mean that you should go with the mi9t
After all, it was clear to what to do as people post here. But if you still feel unsure on how to do it, it's better to don't.

Pupet_Master said:
If you don't want to mess it up and need a tutorial, it kind of mean that you should go with the mi9t
After all, it was clear to what to do as people post here. But if you still feel unsure on how to do it, it's better to don't.
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I'm only asking because I want to be sure not to mess up. Before I had a a/b partition phone, so it's a bit different, that's why I'm a bit afraid but I like modding and custom roms (like I said currently using mi a2) so I will report here what phone was my choice.

I ordered the mi 9t, maybe not the best choice... But we will see. I think I will put custom roms on it after stable 10 roms are out.

GedeonTaylor said:
I ordered the mi 9t, maybe not the best choice... But we will see. I think I will put custom roms on it after stable 10 roms are out.
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Stable 10 ROMS .... You Are Talking About 6 Months Of Future .... Still You Can Try Paranoid Quartz Alpha ... It Is 70% Stable

Dev_Kahl said:
Stable 10 ROMS .... You Are Talking About 6 Months Of Future .... Still You Can Try Paranoid Quartz Alpha ... It Is 70% Stable
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70% stable?
Are you kidding?
Custom roms are never 100% working, some are at 99%...But 70% what that?

Dev_Kahl said:
Stable 10 ROMS .... You Are Talking About 6 Months Of Future .... Still You Can Try Paranoid Quartz Alpha ... It Is 70% Stable
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I'm using 10 rom too currently on my mi a2 while waiting for the 9t. The reason I chose the 9t is that I doesn't need to flash roms right away when it arrives just to use gpay. I think miui 11 will be good, I would use it for 1-2 months when releases, and then custom roms later..
Thank you for your answer, sorry for my messy english

GedeonTaylor said:
I'm only asking because I want to be sure not to mess up. Before I had a a/b partition phone, so it's a bit different, that's why I'm a bit afraid but I like modding and custom roms (like I said currently using mi a2) so I will report here what phone was my choice.
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I understand, but it's better to not mess since order a phone from Ali Express means you wont have any support if things go wrong.
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GedeonTaylor said:
I'm using 10 rom too currently on my mi a2 while waiting for the 9t. The reason I chose the 9t is that I doesn't need to flash roms right away when it arrives just to use gpay. I think miui 11 will be good, I would use it for 1-2 months when releases, and then custom roms later..
Thank you for your answer, sorry for my messy english
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Miui 11 says the rumors will be released on the 28th of this month so you are in luck

GedeonTaylor said:
I'm asking it because on AliExpress the k20 has chinese rom originally, and the global rom is flashed after unlocked bootloader.
Te 9t has global rom officially.
Which is the better option? If I buy the k20, can I make it a full fledge 9t with working gpay, etc?
I'm asking it because there is a significant price difference between them.
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If Price Same then Mi 9T

Redmi 7a china to global

Hi i bought a redmi 7a variant, i have lots of problem using china rom. Can any one help me pls. To flash it on global or eu rom? Please one of my problems is using playstore while tethering from my main phone .

https://www.xiaomiflash.com/ + https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/pine/ global or eu rom

redonepl said:
https://www.xiaomiflash.com/ + https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/pine/ global or eu rom
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Hi can you teach me or just give me steps how can i fix my redmi 7a i have the same problem but im not a techy person im a bit confuse how to do things like that. Mine was updated to 12.5.1 is it possible to change it to global? Please need help.

Gaeul_fall said:
Hi can you teach me or just give me steps how can i fix my redmi 7a i have the same problem but im not a techy person im a bit confuse how to do things like that. Mine was updated to 12.5.1 is it possible to change it to global? Please need help.
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just use Xiaomi Flash Tool or https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools and global... for now global is older than china one

redonepl said:
just use Xiaomi Flash Tool or https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools and global... for now global is older than china one
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But is it possible to update it with lower version miui if i use flash tool? I read that you cnat update miui latest version with lower so i was lookig with higher global version.

Gaeul_fall said:
But is it possible to update it with lower version miui if i use flash tool? I read that you cnat update miui latest version with lower so i was lookig with higher global version.
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Is that a phone or pc tool?

Gaeul_fall said:
But is it possible to update it with lower version miui if i use flash tool? I read that you cnat update miui latest version with lower so i was lookig with higher global version.
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Is that a Phone or PC tool?