Bootloader is unlocked. Using xiaomi.eu 12.0.4 .
Just curious, Can i install official rom 12.0.5 to my M3 global version?
Yes you can, you need to flash the fastboot version with MiFlash. Just make shure to keep the bootloader unlocked, because locking the bootloader on an other rom than the one that came on the phone will result in a brick.
In MiFlash in the right bottom corner you have a couple of options, you need to choose 'Clean all'.
You can try to use Mi Flash to install the fastboot ROM, but you need to choose "clean all", do not choose lock, the phone will not boot if the bootloader is locked and detects a ROM of a different region.
If it boots successfully after installing the official EEA ROM, you need to always keep the bootloader unlocked.
Edit: I have installed Taiwan ROM on my M3 that came with global ROM, using Mi Flash Tool, the phone still works after locking bootloader (clean all and lock).
mierlo420 said:
Just make shure to keep the bootloader unlocked, because locking the bootloader on an other rom than the one that came on the phone will result in a brick.
In MiFlash in the right bottom corner you have a couple of options, you need to choose 'Clean all'.
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I have installed Taiwan ROM on my M3 that came with global ROM, using Mi Flash Tool, the phone still works after locking bootloader, with the clean all and lock option.
So it is only not allowed to install a different region MIUI ROM on China devices, global devices do not have this limitation.
cbw said:
I have installed Taiwan ROM on my M3 that came with global ROM, using Mi Flash Tool, the phone still works after locking bootloader, with the clean all and lock option.
So it is only not allowed to install a different region MIUI ROM on China devices, global devices do not have this limitation.
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Thank you so much for this info
cbw said:
You can try to use Mi Flash to install the fastboot ROM, but you need to choose "clean all", do not choose lock, the phone will not boot if the bootloader is locked and detects a ROM of a different region.
If it boots successfully after installing the official EEA ROM, you need to always keep the bootloader unlocked.
Edit: I have installed Taiwan ROM on my M3 that came with global ROM, using Mi Flash Tool, the phone still works after locking bootloader (clean all and lock).
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yes flashing other region rom doesn't brick the device as fas as I know and also I have the experience of this .
cbw said:
You can try to use Mi Flash to install the fastboot ROM, but you need to choose "clean all", do not choose lock, the phone will not boot if the bootloader is locked and detects a ROM of a different region.
If it boots successfully after installing the official EEA ROM, you need to always keep the bootloader unlocked.
Edit: I have installed Taiwan ROM on my M3 that came with global ROM, using Mi Flash Tool, the phone still works after locking bootloader (clean all and lock).
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can you please check if your playstore is certified or not after installing a rom of other region and locing bootloader ...
pocoX3_karna_user said:
check if your playstore is certified
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Yes, it is certified after locking bootloader.
Can global flash to China? Flashing global to china is literally forcing myself to hammer a phone due to the GMS ban, but it is just a question out of curiosity.
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Yes, it is certified after locking bootloader.
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okay thanks for the reply
cbw said:
Yes, it is certified after locking bootloader.
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Hello, so you went from a Global rom (MI) to a Taiwan rom (TW)? I personally have a Redmi Note 10 Pro (in version 12.0.6.0, RKFEUOR), and I would like to change to a version 12.5.4.0 in RKFEUXM.
Logically, I will be in the same region since I am going from an EEA (EU) rom to an EEA rom (also EU), I simply remove the overlay from my Orange operator by switching from RKFEUOR to RKFEUXM. Will it be a problem if I lock my bootloader by doing "Clean All and lock"? I would like to keep the certifications.
Thank you !
Xiaomi17 said:
Will it be a problem if I lock my bootloader by doing "Clean All and lock"? I would like to keep the certifications.
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The phone should still work without problems after relocking bootloader with that option, and it will still pass the certification.
But to flash the fastboot ROM you will still need to unlock bootloader, you can't update it with the recovery ROM method since they are different versions (OR and XM).
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The phone should still work without problems after relocking bootloader with that option, and it will still pass the certification.
But to flash the fastboot ROM you will still need to unlock bootloader, you can't update it with the recovery ROM method since they are different versions (OR and XM).
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Okay, so to recap: I unlock with Mi Flash Unlock (there is a week left), then I flash my ROM for my Redmi Note 10 Pro "12.5.4.0 RKFEUXM" with Mi Flash while selecting "Clean All and Lock" , and the flash should go smoothly with the bootloader locked again after reboot? In short, the only ones who are affected by this problem are the Chinese who would like to move to another region (MI, or EU, TW ...), or those of Russian origin too, I guess ?
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I unlock with Mi Flash Unlock (there is a week left), then I flash my ROM for my Redmi Note 10 Pro "12.5.4.0 RKFEUXM" with Mi Flash while selecting "Clean All and Lock" , and the flash should go smoothly with the bootloader locked again after reboot?
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Yes, that is correct, make sure that the file you download is the fastboot ROM in the tgz format, not the recovery ROM.
Then you need to extract the tgz file into a folder, make sure there is no space in the path of the folder, so it's better to extract it to C:\ or D:\ on the computer, then select that folder in Mi Flash.
To unlock bootloader, you need to use the latest version of Mi Unlock (version 5.5), because there is an older version of it that already does not work.
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In short, the only ones who are affected by this problem are the Chinese
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Yes, at least in my own experience, the problem only exists when installing the official global ROM (or another region of MIUI) on a phone (after Redmi Note 5) that came with China ROM pre-installed. The phone will not boot until the bootloader is unlocked again.
I have tried installing the global ROM on the China versions of both Redmi 4X and Redmi 6 Pro, on Redmi 4X, I could lock the bootloader with global ROM installed and it would still boot, but Redmi 6 Pro wouldn't boot with locked bootloader, and it would show "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device".
The global phones I used (POCO M3 and Redmi 9T) do not have this problem, I have installed Taiwan ROM (TWXM) on both phones that came with the global ROM (MIXM) pre-installed, with re-locked bootloader, after more than 6 months, the phones still work well without software problems, they just feel the same as the phones that are from Taiwan.
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Yes, at least in my own experience, the problem only exists when installing the official global ROM (or another region of MIUI) on a phone (after Redmi Note 5) that came with China ROM pre-installed. The phone will not boot until the bootloader is unlocked again.
I have tried installing the global ROM on the China versions of both Redmi 4X and Redmi 6 Pro, on Redmi 4X, I could lock the bootloader with global ROM installed and it would still boot, but Redmi 6 Pro wouldn't boot with locked bootloader, and it would show "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device".
The global phones I used (POCO M3 and Redmi 9T) do not have this problem, I have installed Taiwan ROM (TWXM) on both phones that came with the global ROM (MIXM) pre-installed, with re-locked bootloader, after more than 6 months, the phones still work well without software problems, they just feel the same as the phones that are from Taiwan.
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Oh okay. So if I am able to switch from one EEA version to another EEA version without a mobile operator in order to have the updates in advance, I can also switch if I want from an EEA to a rom Taiwan, for example, or from EEA to an MI (global) ?
And another question, I had heard that as the phone was reset beforehand by unlocking the bootloader, then doing a flash clean and lock, some were blocked because for they asked for a Mi account, on restart, except that like the phone was reset (thanks to bootloader unlock), well the person was stuck because the phone no longer had the account registered. But I guess it's a minority, or it's a specific problem. Normally it doesn't ask to reconnect after doing "Clean all and lock" ?
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I can also switch if I want from an EEA to a rom Taiwan, for example, or from EEA to an MI (global) ?
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Yes, you can install any other region of MIUI and lock bootloader as long as it's an official ROM for your device, not a custom ROM.
I chose to install the Taiwan version of MIUI because it has the MIUI dialer, while all other regions of MIUI except Taiwan and Indonesia only have the Google dialer which I don't like.
Xiaomi17 said:
some were blocked because for they asked for a Mi account,
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That is because MIUI's find device is enabled, if the phone had a different account signed in with find device enabled, after a factory reset, it will ask for the password of that account.
I think that usually happens when people buy used phones that the original owners did not remove their Mi accounts before selling.
I think if you are the only person who used the phone, it should be safe as long as you remember the password of your Mi account.
By unlocking bootloader, Mi unlock will erase the data on the phone, also when you flash the fastboot ROM, the data still needs to be wiped again.
So you will always need to type the password when the phone boots for the first time after data is wiped, if you have find device enabled, you will need to have an Internet connection to be able to type the password.
I am not sure what will happen if you disable find device before unlocking bootloader.
But when I tried to unlock bootloader of my phone without enabling find device, I had to wait for 15 days instead of 7 days.
Okay, so the only thing to do is to put the password of the Mi account with which I unlocked the bootloader (if asked at startup)? Anyway, I'm the sole owner, I bought it in June, it's just in case. Another thing, once I unlock the bootloader with Mi Unlock, and my data is erased, and therefore I end up with the phone's first setup screen, can I turn it off right away? I do not need to reconnect to my Mi account: I unlock the bootaloder, then I turn off immediately once it is well started and I flash in fastboot?
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put the password of the Mi account with which I unlocked the bootloader (if asked at startup)?
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Yes, the password of your Mi account.
Xiaomi17 said:
I unlock the bootaloder, then I turn off immediately once it is well started and I flash in fastboot?
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After unlocking bootloader, data will be erased and the phone will reboot, but you can just reboot the phone to bootloader (fastboot mode) by long pressing the power button and the volume down button, then flash the fastboot ROM in Mi Flash, and go through the setup after flashing the ROM, since data will be wiped again during flashing.
I received at the moment 12.5.1 (still under Orange operator rom) just before I unlock and flash, as if by chance. But I will still unlock the bootloader and flash, so I will have the latest version and then above all, I will have the updates faster.
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This is for people who have received their phone with a pre-installed Vendor ROM (MIUI Global Stable 8.0.8.0) and wants to switch to the Unofficial EU ROM. In my opinion, the EU ROM is currently the best ROM without any Chinese bloatware or popups until Xiaomi decides to release an actual Global ROM.
For those who are already on a China Stable ROM, there is already an excellent guide to install TWRP, ROOT, compiled by @underlines. This is only intended for switching from a Vendor ROM as I wasn't able to switch from a Vendor ROM to an official build using the previous guide. You need to be on an official build to be able to use TWRP and flash the EU ROM.
EDIT : The reason why I have mentioned to flash an official build at first is because, TWRP can be unresponsive with some Vendor ROMS. You'll be able to boot TWRP but touch would be frozen. I've tried with both versions of TWRP and it wouldn't work with the Vendor ROM installed on my device. TWRP over the Vendor ROM may work for some users.. For some builds like the one which came installed on my phone, it may not work. If TWRP works for you without being on an official build, you can skip the part where you have to flash an official ROM.
1. You need to have an unlocked bootloader. Please follow instructions on the other guide on how to do this.
2. You need the older version of MiFlash found on this link. Thanks to @Thorin78 for this link.
3. Download and extract fastboot Stable or Dev ROM and extract ROM folder to the C:\ Drive. This is because MiFlash may show a "cannot find file" error if you have a lot of subfolders. To avoid this, its best if the folder is C:\ROM Folder.
4.In the older version of MiFlash, click advanced and change the fastboot script location to the flash_all.bat in your unzipped rom folder.
5.Connect your phone in fastboot mode, click "Refresh" in MiFlash. Once your phone is detected, click "Flash" and it should now successfully flash the official ROM of your choice.
If you wish to be on a Xiaomi Official Stable or Dev ROM, Stop here! If you wish to continue installing the EU ROM proceed with the steps below.
6. Now that you have successfully flashed Official Stable or Dev ROM, use Minimal ADB and flash TWRP RC2 using the instructions in the other guide.
7. Once you are in TWRP, Swipe right to allow System Modifications and copy the forced encryption disabler using MTP. Flash this file to ensure that there are no bootloops.
8. After this step, go to WIPE, Format Storage, type "yes" and then Reboot Recovery. Copy SuperSU and EU ROM to storage and flash. Phone may take a few minutes to boot up and you will successfully boot the EU ROM.
For everything else, please follow the guide posted by underlines.
TWRP EU RC2 works with the China Dev ROM as well. Once you Swipe to Right to allow modifications, don't forget to flash the latest dm-verity and forced encryption disabler script from here. This is to prevent the device going into a bootloop.
These are the steps I followed and I am on EU ROM. Hope this helps people who wish to switch to the EU ROM from the Vendor ROM.
The link to miflash takes you DL minimal adb?
jazz452 said:
The link to miflash takes you DL minimal adb?
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Corrected. Thanks for letting me know! Cheers!
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Corrected. Thanks for letting me know! Cheers!
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I managed to flash with latest miflash using your guide my bootloader was already unlocked check using:
boot your phone into fastboot and COMMAND PROMPT " fastboot oem device-info "
most are probably unlocked with vendor rom but not all.
Don't try to unlock with this method just check to save sometime.
guide: http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-check-if-redmi-note-3-bootloader-is-locked-or-unlocked/
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I managed to flash with latest miflash using your guide my bootloader was already unlocked check using:
boot your phone into fastboot and COMMAND PROMPT " fastboot oem device-info "
most are probably unlocked with vendor rom but not all.
Don't try to unlock with this method just check to save sometime.
guide: http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-check-if-redmi-note-3-bootloader-is-locked-or-unlocked/
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I guess it also depends on the Vendor ROM and customization which comes installed on your device. Not all Vendor ROMs for this device are the same. I tried everything under the sun with the latest miflash. It would detect device and even give a "success" output but the ROM was never actually flashed. The phone would still be on the Vendor ROM. Its as if some Vendor ROMs have some form of write protection baked in.
I could only get it working with the older miflash.
I'm not saying it was easy, the hard thing was making the unpack ING of the file. Sort of did it twice never had that problem before.
Why is it required to flash the official rom before flashing the EU rom?
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Why is it required to flash the official rom before flashing the EU rom?
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This for people who don't want TWRP, root and dm-verify, just genuine Xiaomi rom with OTA updates and remove vendor rom.
QQ.
I did the following on my Mix and wondering if I am missing anything. I should say that everything "appears" to be working perfectly on the EU rom.
My Mix came with 8.0.8.0 Global (Vendor ROM) and I wanted to move onto the Xiaomi.eu rom. I loosely followed the above guide and did the following steps:
Applied for Unlock
Unlocked the device via MiUnlock
Used Minimal ADB and booted the device into FastBoot
Confirmed device was Bootloader unlocked
Flashed TWRP (latest non-eu build)
Booted to recovery
DID NOT swipe to edit system partition, left that read only
Flashed the latest Weekly Xiaomi.eu build
Wiped Dalvik/Cache
Booted phone
Performed a Factory reset.
All seemed a little too easy and I didnt need to go to an "Official" china ROM first. But I do have a few questions...
Should I have swiped Yes to enter Read/Write mode for the system partition and run a dm-verify? (I am not interested in Rooting the device at this stage)
Should I have performed a System clear in TWRP before installing Xiaomi.eu ontop of the Vendor ROM?
geubes said:
QQ.
I did the following on my Mix and wondering if I am missing anything. I should say that everything "appears" to be working perfectly on the EU rom.
My Mix came with 8.0.8.0 Global (Vendor ROM) and I wanted to move onto the Xiaomi.eu rom. I loosely followed the above guide and did the following steps:
Applied for Unlock
Unlocked the device via MiUnlock
Used Minimal ADB and booted the device into FastBoot
Confirmed device was Bootloader unlocked
Flashed TWRP (latest non-eu build)
Booted to recovery
DID NOT swipe to edit system partition, left that read only
Flashed the latest Weekly Xiaomi.eu build
Wiped Dalvik/Cache
Booted phone
Performed a Factory reset.
All seemed a little too easy and I didnt need to go to an "Official" china ROM first. But I do have a few questions...
Should I have swiped Yes to enter Read/Write mode for the system partition and run a dm-verify? (I am not interested in Rooting the device at this stage)
Should I have performed a System clear in TWRP before installing Xiaomi.eu ontop of the Vendor ROM?
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Wouldn't worry about it the vendor ROMs aren't poison, not sure about dm-verify if you kept read only. I would of swiped then flashed dm-verify but didn't mean I know what I'm doing.
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Why is it required to flash the official rom before flashing the EU rom?
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This is because some Vendor ROMS have some compatibility issues with TWRP. Touch screen wouldn't work on TWRP. I tried both TWRP versions and couldn't get touch to work.
Finally, I flashed the China Dev ROM and then used TWRP RC2 and touch functionality worked.
As some users below have pointed out that they could get to EU without flashing the one of the official builds, I guess it depends on the amount or type of vendor customizations applied on your device.
Which version do you own? I was wondering if this would work with the 6GB as well.
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Which version do you own? I was wondering if this would work with the 6GB as well.
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This works with both versions. The ROM is compatible with both variants as the size of memory and storage doesn't affect compatibility.
I have the 6\256 variant.
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This works with both versions. The ROM is compatible with both variants as the size of memory and storage doesn't affect compatibility.
I have the 6\256 variant.
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Thank you. It worked. I fastboot twrp then factory reset the device and flashed the eu rom. All good. My bootloader was unlocked by the vendor.
Can someone please give me some advice? Just got the phone a couple hours ago. I took a picture of the info page. Based on the screenshot am I on the vendor ROM or official? I'm thinking I'm on Vendor because it has GAPPS already included.
If I'm on Vendor ROM and want to get to rooted EU Rom I can follow directions in the OP right?
How do I know is if my bootloader is already unlocked? Many thanks
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Can someone please give me some advice? Just got the phone a couple hours ago. I took a picture of the info page. Based on the screenshot am I on the vendor ROM or official? I'm thinking I'm on Vendor because it has GAPPS already included.
If I'm on Vendor ROM and want to get to rooted EU Rom I can follow directions in the OP right?
How do I know is if my bootloader is already unlocked? Many thanks
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Vendor (there is no Global ROM for Mix). You should unlock your bootloader (check if it's already unlocked using "fastboot oem device-info"), flash TWRP, wipe and flash EU
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Vendor (there is no Global ROM for Mix). You should unlock your bootloader (check if it's already unlocked using "fastboot oem device-info"), flash TWRP, wipe and flash EU
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Do I have to do Power + Vol Down (that's bootloader mode right) in order to input the ADB code you gave me?
SantinoInc said:
Do I have to do Power + Vol Down (that's bootloader mode right) in order to input the ADB code you gave me?
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Yes, you have to use Fastboot Mode
Razorbacktrack5535 said:
Yes, you have to use Fastboot Mode
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I'm not unlocked right? Hope they approve my unlock request soon
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I'm not unlocked right? Hope they approve my unlock request soon
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Yes, you have to wait
Just a little suprise - Xiaomi released an global ROM for our beloved device!
Get more Info here
http://en.miui.com/thread-526390-1-1.html (announcment, recovery and fastboot image)
and here
http://en.miui.com/download-317.html#471 (recovery / update image)
With that global ROM regular OTA updates should be no problem anymore
This is an fastboot ROM? Exist an global ROM for twrp recovery?
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This is an fastboot ROM? Exist an global ROM for twrp recovery?
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Gesendet von meinem Xiaomi Mi MIX
hey guys i have a locked bootloader, how can i flash? tried all method
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hey guys i have a locked bootloader, how can i flash? tried all method
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request to have the bootloader unlocked then.
I assume we'll have to manually install google apps. I'm updating it via the updater app and seeing if that'll work even tho I've got twrp .
Is it better flashing with Recovery or Fastboot?
Why the Full ROM size is 1,5 GB and the Fastboot is 1,7 GB?
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Is it better flashing with Recovery or Fastboot?
Why the Full ROM size is 1,5 GB and the Fastboot is 1,7 GB?
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I was able to use the updater app to install the recovery rom no problem. very smooth.
But now my work application doesn't work because something to do w/ work profile not supported maybe.
Hi.If you flash fastboot rom do u loose the TWRP recovery
Yes I lost twrp.
But the bootloader remains unlocked.Are u able to flash twrp and root again?
Can someone tell me if I'll be able to get OTA updates if I install this global rom? Thanks
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But the bootloader remains unlocked.Are u able to flash twrp and root again?
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I think you should be able to. When I used the MIUI Updater app, it rebooted into TWRP to auto-install the Global firmware with no issues on the touchscreen. But it's possible to think that twrp may need to be updated to be used w/ Global like it did in RC1 or RC2.
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Can someone tell me if I'll be able to get OTA updates if I install this global rom? Thanks
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It would make sense to do it this way. Once you have global, any new global updates would be updated via the MIUI Updater OTA.
Thanks.And how do I find the rom.No FC or random reboot issues.Google app fc's
Flashed using MI flash tool and relocked boot loader so I could have android pay. Did a factory reset after flash and have had no problems so far. Stable clean rom. Had issues with flash tool that resolved when I out all the files in a folder at the root (I put them in c:\rom). Flash tool didn't like a long nested folder name (sip aid the name was too long)
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Flashed using MI flash tool and relocked boot loader so I could have android pay. Did a factory reset after flash and have had no problems so far. Stable clean rom. Had issues with flash tool that resolved when I out all the files in a folder at the root (I put them in c:\rom). Flash tool didn't like a long nested folder name (sip aid the name was too long)
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So does Android Pay works?
Yes once you lock the boot loader. Safety net helper comes up green and I can add my card. You do have to update play services after ROM install as it's been updates since the rom was built. After your first reboot after installing new rom you will get a notification to update play services
Guys try open Google map and click on timeline. Mine says cannot clnnect
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Guys try open Google map and click on timeline. Mine says cannot clnnect
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Mine works fine. I had other issues w/ google but I ended up resetting the phone to factory and everything runs as expected without major issues.
The Global Rom still has the
1. wallpaper carousel issue if using 3rd party launcher
2. cannot search for bluetooth devices for the Xiaomi auto unlock feature, the google option can add the devices, but it doesn't unlock the screen
3. google map feature does not work w/ a dual app that I use.
Can someone install football manager mobile 2017 and test? I have force crash. And ps I purchased on play store
Hey All, just got a MIX so I'm a newbie and apologies if my question has been covered extensively in a past thread.
The rom that came with my mix was xiaomi.eu. I used the Recovery Method to flash the Official Global Rom. However, when I did I didn't loose any data AT ALL.........it took a while for the recovery flash to go through (like 5-10 minutes), but then my phone just rebooted and all my apps, wallpaper, etc were there.
I checked, and the current MIUI Version is MIUI Global 8.2 Stable 8.2.1.0 (MAHMIDL).
Also, I tried to use Android Pay, got the error message, downloaded and ran the CTS app, and still failed. Does this mean I should get my bootloader unlocked (already submitted request) and fast flash and relock the bootloader??
A brief Intro.
Starting from the 7.1.2 ROMs most of the developers decided to follow the process of checking modem version at the time of flashing the rom. Many peoples ended up in
"Error 7- assert(xiaomi.verify_modem("MSM8976.LA.1.0.c3-30041-STD.PROD-1.77504.1.83742.1") == "1")"
The main reason for this is the outdated firmware or it is happened to those who had unofficially unlocked the bootloader.
Some more info..
1. You must be on MM build bootloader. If you are unofficially unlocked bootloader it will give you ERROR7.
@TheStrix have alreday given a short information about it in his Official LineageOS thread. If you are unaware of it read it here
2.Outdated Firmware.
Your firmware must be from from MIUI Global DEV v7.5.4 or above.
Get MIUI Global DEV v7.5.4 from here
or the latest firmware from here
NB:-
- Iam using the MIUI Global DEV v7.5.4 firmware. All working fine including Volte. I dont know about the second one,you can give it a try.
-If you are unofficially unlocked ,MIUI Global DEV v7.5.4 will re lock your bootloader you will end up in bootloop.
- I will not be reponsible for any damages.
Solution 1 [Permanent Solution] ..
1. So if you are unofficially unlocked, i will suggest to clean flash the latest MIUI Fatboot Rom. Kenzo users get it from here.
2.Flash it using MIFlashTool ,and officially unlock it.
HOW TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER OF REDMI NOTE 3?
PART 1 : REQUESTING FOR UNLOCK PERMISSION
Step 1 – Open up your favorite web browser in your computer (Chrome is recommended) then go to this link
Step 2 – You’ll see the official page of “Unlock Your Mi Device”. Now simply click on the blue “Unlock Now” Button in the middle of the page.
Step 3 – You’ll see a login page in the next page which is in Chinese. If you use Google Chrome to open the page, then you can simply use its built-in Google Translate feature.
Step 4 – Once logged in, you’ll see the Unlock Application Permissions page.Now simply fill in all required fields then click on that green Apply Immediately button.
Step 5 – In the next page, you’ll need to enter a verification code sent to you via SMS. Check your phone for any SMS verification sent by Xiaomi server. The code is usually valid for only 5 minutes so you need to enter it immediately.
Step 6– Once you have submitted the 6 digits code, you’ll then be redirected to another page saying that from the point toward all you need to do is just waiting for Xiaomi Developers to review and approve your application. Once approved, you’ll get another SMS which normally arrives in 15 min(Atleast for me. For some it may take time). The approval process is manual so just be patient on this.
PART 2 : BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING PROCESS
Requirements for Bootloader Unlocking :
-An active Mi account linked to your device, your phone number and it has permission to proceed with bootloader unlock (follow previous steps above)
-Please backup your data for just in case scenario.
-Again, if you are not fully aware of flashing custom ROM, then you better stay away of unlocking your phone’s bootloader.
Download Mi Flash Unlock tool for Windows here, and install it on your computer / PC.
Step 1 – On your device, please login to your Mi account.
Step 2 – Put / reboot your device into bootloader mode. To do that, simply turn off your device, press the Power button and Volume down ( – ) button at the same time.
Step 3 – On your computer, open MiFlash Unlock tool you’ve just installed. Click on the Agree button when asked.
Step 4 – Login to MiFlash Unlock tool with the same Mi Account.
Step 5 – Now connect your phone to computer using its USB cable.
Step 6 – Once your phone is connected, the Unlock button will become active. Next, simply click on the Unlock button to start the process. The unlock process will take about 10 – 15 seconds to complete. That’s all.
After unlocking your phone’s bootloader, you’ll be able to flash TWRP and other custom ROM. Enjoy..
Please take these as your concern upon unlocking bootloader :
One Mi account could only unlock one device within 30 days.
If you see a notice saying that “current user is not logged in connected device” then please reboot your device normally then login with your account in the device (see Step 1).
Unlocking bootloader will wipe all user data especially if your device is encrypted. That’s why you’ll need to create backup before going to proceed.
Neither Xiaomi or I will guaranteed if anything goes wrong during and as the result of unlocking. Proceed with your own risks.
Also, unlocked Xiaomi devices will be marked in the official service end.
PART 3 : Installing TWRP and Custom Rom.
Step 1 –. Get latest TWRP from here. Flash it via fastboot { I will not be explaining that in details}
Step 2 –. Take back up of EFS using Twrp. Wipe Everything including internal storage.
Step 3 –. Install Firmware-Rom-Gapps in order. Error 7 will be solved
Solution 2[Temporary Solution] ..
Only try this method if you are not able to officially unlock your device . Dont use the Firmware by Strix.It will relock your bootloader.
Step1 - Downalod the rom to your pc.
Step2 - Use any notepad. Suggestd one Notepad++. Get it from here
Step3 - Open the Rom.zip{dont extarct}. Navigate to META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script.
Double click on updater-script and open it with notepad++. Edit and remove this line from the file
Code:
assert(xiaomi.verify_modem("MSM8976.LA.1.0.c3-30041-STD.PROD-1.77504.1.83742.1") == "1")
Allow the file to save and close the zip.{Rom will recompress by itself}.
Step4 - Flash in order. Firmware -Rom-Gapps.
Some FAQ's ..
1. Iam not getting volte
Ans:- Restore the EFS. Try rebooting your phone 2 or 3 times. After Clean flash ,I had to reboot 3 times to get volte working. :fingers-crossed:
2.Iam not able to see FingerPrint Option?
Ans:- Your are defenitely on an old Firmware.Update to Latest Firmware It will work.
3.Iam getting Some other Errors. :crying:
Ans:- Post your Screen Shot Below.Will Check.
4.Iam getting some other problems in ROM.
Ans:- Report it with proper logs to the developer.Iam helpless.
5.I bricked my device
Ans:- I will Laugh at you. Always do everything at your own risk. :silly:
Some Advices ..
* At least use search once in your life time. From my observation its clear that no one ever uses search in the Rom Section. Even is there is a solution in every page you keep on asking same questions.
*Dont flood the thread.
*Dont qoute the whole op.
*Respect other members
If this was of help to anyone hit the like :fingers-crossed:
First
There's a problem with not updating the bootloader (aboot) and staying with a LP bootloader, you will most likely encounter bootloops. Say you edit that code line for the modem check, it will flash but it won't boot/work properly. You must update the bootloader in order to boot newer ROMs. And you need to update the modem and other stuff so you won't face issues. You need to offcially unlock no matter what you do, it's very easy.
Asphyxiate666 said:
There's a problem with not updating the bootloader (aboot) and stay with a LP bootloader, you will most likely encounter bootloops. Say you edit that code line for the modem check, it will flash but it won't boot. You must update the bootloader in order to boot newer ROMs. And you need to update the modem and other stuff so you won't face issues. You need to offcially unlock no matter what you do, it's very easy.
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that's why I wrote temporary method..only for those who are lazy and not willing to start from root by flashing fastboot rom
adithyan25 said:
that's why I wrote temporary method..only for those who are lazy and not willing to start from root by flashing fastboot rom
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I understand but with their laziness they will ruin their devices then come here and say "omg sir it doesn't boot wtf is this useless rom crap developers".
Asphyxiate666 said:
I understand but with their laziness they will ruin their devices then come here and say "omg sir it doesn't boot wtf is this useless rom crap developers".
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I know that...most people don't even bother to use search..even if there is a solution just above their question they won't give a damn to look it..
guys help..i had officially unlocked the bootloader..and i don't remember the firmware i had installed...n i am still getting the error code 7..do i need to flash the kenzo global or dev firmware from the link..??
PrathaM X said:
guys help..i had officially unlocked the bootloader..and i don't remember the firmware i had installed...n i am still getting the error code 7..do i need to flash the kenzo global or dev firmware from the link..??
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you must format your phone (not wipe) using twrp then install fw-rom-gapps...use fw by strix from above method(permanent)
I flashed v8.5.1.0 using MiFlash and it said flash completed successfully. However now it is stuck on the Mi splash screen with "powered by android" logo at the bottom. The dots are moving so I assume it is loading but it's been on that same screen for the past 10 minutes now.
Previously, the bootloader was officially unlocked but some stuff broke as I tried to upgrade to a new ROM and that's why I decided to flash v8.5.1.0 in order to go back to stock and start from scratch.
Edit: It works!
adithyan25 said:
you must format your phone (not wipe) using twrp then install fw-rom-gapps...use fw by strix from above method(permanent)
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I'm on Marshmallow boot loader (flashed faatboot ROM) and officially unlocked & formated data.
Yesterday I did a update RR ROM (9th july) then I got error 7.
at the time of flashing I was on latest firmware 7.7.6.
So reflashed 7.5.4 firmware and it's worked.
So we should always stick to 7.5.4 firmware ? For avoiding error 7?
baku2313 said:
I'm on Marshmallow boot loader (flashed faatboot ROM) and officially unlocked & formated data.
Yesterday I did a update RR ROM (10th july) then I got error 7.
at the time of flashing I was on latest firmware 7.7.6.
So reflashed 7.5.4 firmware and it's worked.
So we should always stick to 7.5.4 firmware ? For avoiding error 7?
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yep..in my knowledge the latest firmware has a change in modem version(updated version) so it wont match with one in updater script... so i will say to stick with some older firmware unless the developers chabge it in the roms update-script file...
iam using strix fw 7.6.15
adithyan25 said:
yep..in my knowledge the latest firmware has a change in modem version(updated version) so it wont match with one in updater script... so i will say to stick with some older firmware unless the developers chabge it in the roms update-script file...
iam using strix fw 7.6.15
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Can you provide me the link please.
baku2313 said:
Can you provide me the link please.
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its in the aosp extended 4.4 update op...
im quite busy now...i will share it later if you havent found it .... you will find the link in aosp extended thread
adithyan25 said:
its in the aosp extended 4.4 update op...
im quite busy now...i will share it later if you havent found it .... you will find the link in aosp extended thread
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Strix updated his thread with 7.7.6 firmware (Kenzo).
I am on MM on Redmi note 3 Snapdragon version! I tried firmware (7.7.0 I guess) and then ROM Zip but still got the Problem ! Any thing else I can do?
What if i have locked bootloader and flashed twrp through miflash?
coolguy22 said:
What if i have locked bootloader and flashed twrp through miflash?
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In theory it should work I guess? Assuming you used the guide from @khajiit here you should have a MarshMellow bootloader, as the MIUI version linked there is based on MM (kate_global_images_6.11.3_20161103.0000.00_6.0_global_16db0fc5fa), so it shouldn't relock. Can't try myself since I unlocked mine recently.
Amon_Re said:
In theory it should work I guess? Assuming you used the guide from @khajiithere you should have a MarshMellow bootloader, as the MIUI version linked there is based on MM (kate_global_images_6.11.3_20161103.0000.00_6.0_global_16db0fc5fa), so it shouldn't relock. Can't try myself since I unlocked mine recently.
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Ok so if i get the latest firmware and install some 7.1.2 rom it shouldn't bootloop?
coolguy22 said:
Ok so if i get the latest firmware and install some 7.1.2 rom it shouldn't bootloop?
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In theory, it should work.
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I'm using Rn7 4gb 64gb PFGMIXM global version. I wonder if i will unlock bootloader and install TWRP or Orange it will allow me to downgrade version without bricking or any problem?
On global rom the ARB is activated, if you want to downgrade to older version you can use miui.eu instead because there is no ARB on miui.eu
Hi there, you can downgrade between MIUI 10.X without the need of use of TWRP/ORANGE, you just need the Bootloader unlocked and the MI Flash Tool with any Fastboot Miui ROM (But if you want to, you can still use the custom recoveries for Recovery ROMs) I Downgraded from 10.3.6.0 to 10.2.7.0 with fastboot rom and everything went smooth. (Be aware that after using MI Flash tool the Bootloader will be relock)
BlackGarnett said:
Hi there, you can downgrade between MIUI 10.X without the need of use of TWRP/ORANGE, you just need the Bootloader unlocked and the MI Flash Tool with any Fastboot Miui ROM (But if you want to, you can still use the custom recoveries for Recovery ROMs) I Downgraded from 10.3.6.0 to 10.2.7.0 with fastboot rom and everything went smooth. (Be aware that after using MI Flash tool the Bootloader will be relock)
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Can you give instruction? After bootloader unlock? I read other comment from other thread it can brick the device. Do we have the same device? 48mp cam and PFGMIXM? Can you post here your screenshot of your current Rn7 version?
If i'm going to install TWRP is it safer than downgrade using MI flashtool?
gAracUh said:
Can you give instruction? After bootloader unlock? I read other comment from other thread it can brick the device. Do we have the same device? 48mp cam and PFGMIXM? Can you post here your screenshot of your current Rn7 version?
If i'm going to install TWRP is it safer than downgrade using MI flashtool?
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Hi sure, I'm on 10.3.5.0 right now, found it as the better ROM for my personal using, and yes I have global version PFGMIXM, after testing what I needed to, between 10.3.6.0-10.2.7.0 I stayed up in 10.3.5.0. (I can't post any screenshot right now but maybe later I might attach to this post --- Update, attached the screenshot)
-About the brick, I actually can't explain what it triggers but most of the time I belive has been happening to others RN7 versions.
-About the TWRP safety, is the same I believe (as long as you know what you are doing), I prefered to try the downgrade my first time using MI flashtool cuz it's official and less possibilities of problems, you can always unlock again the bootloader after the flash doing the same steps and w/o waiting time cuz already did that phase.
-The instructions are simple and they are the same given by Xiaomi in their ROM site.
On here: Fastboot Method
Instructions via Fastboot method:
-Download and install the Adb+fastboot drivers or xiaomi drivers for rn7 (that I believe you already have if you unlocked the bootloader)
-Download and install the Mi FlashTool (The link above)
-Download the FASTBOOT ROM for you need, remember it to be PFGMIXM (On internet you can find the 10.2.7.0/10.2.8.0 and the 10.3.5.0 FASTBOOT ROM -- On Xiaomi site you can find the 10.3.6.0 lastest fastboot ROM)
-Turn off the device. Press the Volume– key and the Power button at the same time to enter Fastboot mode. Then connect the device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable.
-Double click on the downloaded ROM file to decompress it. Open the file folder for the decompressed ROM pack, and copy its path .
-Open the MI flashtool and you can either click "select" to search the folder of the uncrompressed ROM or just paste the path if you copied it early (example: C:\User\User1\Desktop\complete_folder_rom).
-Click Refresh and the device will be detected automatically.
-Then just click flash and wait the process that will take some minutes
-After the flash is done, the status will say "flash done" and will appear a "success" message, then the phone will reboot itself and start as it was out-of-the-box for the first config
Same instructions are with pictures in the link.
I didn't tried the downgrade in TWRP/Orange but I believe is the same as flashing any ROM, wipe dalvik, cache, data, system and then flash the ROM - for TWRP/Orange the ROM is the "Recovery" version ones, not the Fastboot as the steps above (TWRP will always mark you an error for MIUI Recovery ROMS so erase "compatibility.zip" in the ROM, this usually is not needed in Orange as I belive i've read it)
My recommendation is to use the Fastboot Method
Also PFGMIXM ver only have the ROM versions mentioned, 10.2.3.0 (10.2.3.0 PFGMIXM not the EEA one, it's rare to see and only come in stocks phones) it's a rare out-of-the-box-rom-version I saw, and the 10.2.1.0 was deleted from Xiaomi servers long time ago, so to downgrade you are only going to find the 10.2.7.0 ROM.
BlackGarnett said:
Hi sure, I'm on 10.3.5.0 right now, found it as the better ROM for my personal using, and yes I have global version PFGMIXM, after testing what I needed to, between 10.3.6.0-10.2.7.0 I stayed up in 10.3.5.0. (I can't post any screenshot right now but maybe later I might attach to this post --- Update, attached the screenshot)
-About the brick, I actually can't explain what it triggers but most of the time I belive has been happening to others RN7 versions.
-About the TWRP safety, is the same I believe (as long as you know what you are doing), I prefered to try the downgrade my first time using MI flashtool cuz it's official and less possibilities of problems, you can always unlock again the bootloader after the flash doing the same steps and w/o waiting time cuz already did that phase.
-The instructions are simple and they are the same given by Xiaomi in their ROM site.
On here: Fastboot Method
Instructions via Fastboot method:
-Download and install the Adb+fastboot drivers or xiaomi drivers for rn7 (that I believe you already have if you unlocked the bootloader)
-Download and install the Mi FlashTool (The link above)
-Download the FASTBOOT ROM for you need, remember it to be PFGMIXM (On internet you can find the 10.2.7.0/10.2.8.0 and the 10.3.5.0 FASTBOOT ROM -- On Xiaomi site you can find the 10.3.6.0 lastest fastboot ROM)
-Turn off the device. Press the Volume– key and the Power button at the same time to enter Fastboot mode. Then connect the device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable.
-Double click on the downloaded ROM file to decompress it. Open the file folder for the decompressed ROM pack, and copy its path .
-Open the MI flashtool and you can either click "select" to search the folder of the uncrompressed ROM or just paste the path if you copied it early (example: C:\User\User1\Desktop\complete_folder_rom).
-Click Refresh and the device will be detected automatically.
-Then just click flash and wait the process that will take some minutes
-After the flash is done, the status will say "flash done" and will appear a "success" message, then the phone will reboot itself and start as it was out-of-the-box for the first config
Same instructions are with pictures in the link.
I didn't tried the downgrade in TWRP/Orange but I believe is the same as flashing any ROM, wipe dalvik, cache, data, system and then flash the ROM - for TWRP/Orange the ROM is the "Recovery" version ones, not the Fastboot as the steps above (TWRP will always mark you an error for MIUI Recovery ROMS so erase "compatibility.zip" in the ROM, this usually is not needed in Orange as I belive i've read it)
My recommendation is to use the Fastboot Method
Also PFGMIXM ver only have the ROM versions mentioned, 10.3.4.0 (10.3.4.0 PFGMIXM not the EEA one, that's why it's rare to see and only come in stocks phones) it's a rare out-of-the-box-rom-version I saw, and the 10.2.1.0 was deleted from Xiaomi servers long time ago, so to downgrade you are only going to find the 10.2.7.0 ROM.
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Thank you very much for detailed instructions the reason why i want to downgrade is the battery life. I noticed after two consecutive update within one month the battery backup is not good like before. I am pretty sure about that because it has been 1 month since i bought this.
Even the power saver is always activated I'm not satisfied with the battery backup now. I'm thinking if i will flash Havoc, Lineage or Lower version of miui what do you think? which of these is good for battery?
gAracUh said:
Thank you very much for detailed instructions the reason why i want to downgrade is the battery life. I noticed after two consecutive update within one month the battery backup is not good like before. I am pretty sure about that because it has been 1 month since i bought this.
Even the power saver is always activated I'm not satisfied with the battery backup now. I'm thinking if i will flash Havoc, Lineage or Lower version of miui what do you think? which of these is good for battery?
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Yes I did it due the same thing, for battery and ram management, but most of it perfomance, and I got it balanced on 10.3.5.0, not the best but it does the job for me. I haven't tested Havoc neither Lineage, but if just battery your concern, you can take a read to LionHeart90's Guide ON THIS LINK or you can go and try by yourself each ROM till you find the most one that suit for you :good:
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Yes I did it due the same thing, for battery and ram management, but most of it perfomance, and I got it balanced on 10.3.5.0, not the best but it does the job for me. I haven't tested Havoc neither Lineage, but if just battery your concern, you can take a read to LionHeart90's Guide ON THIS LINK or you can go and try by yourself each ROM till you find the most one that suit for you :good:
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Thank you for your response and for the link you gave. I think this is the day that i have been waiting for 78hrs to unlock bootloader. I guess i go with the Havoc. Thank you very much and God bless??
Update: Thank you again, I downgraded my Rn7 form 10.3.6 to 10.2.7.0
gAracUh said:
Thank you for your response and for the link you gave. I think this is the day that i have been waiting for 78hrs to unlock bootloader. I guess i go with the Havoc. Thank you very much and God bless?
Update: Thank you again, I downgraded my Rn7 form 10.3.6 to 10.2.7.0
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Glad to know it helped you, Good luck and bless for you too. :good:
I'm sick of this miui 12, and as I've seen on net miui 12.5 is gonna be worse for the battery.
Or at least can I downgrade to miui 12.02? When I tried, I saw - not allowed from unofficial sites.
Kos1976 said:
at least can I downgrade to miui 12.02
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Yes, but not directly from updater.
To downgrade, you have to download the fastboot ROM, and flash it with Mi Flash from a computer, with the phone's bootloader unlocked.
You will need to use the "clean all" or "clean all and lock" option when you flash it.
By unlocking bootloader with Mi Unlock, your data will be erased.