Android P on Mi Mix 2 - Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers

Good day
I just read about Android P about to be released for Mi Mix 2S.
Given the close similarity of the Mix 2 and Mix 2S what's the chances of us getting some Android P on our device ?
I just gotten my Mix 2 and need instructions to do the following if anyone could help please ?
I wish to try out a few custom ROMs / developer ROM
I currently have a locked bootloader, am not rooted and am running the Global ROM.
What steps do I have to take ?
Unlock bootloader
Root
Install TWRP ( I got the official app from play store for Mix 2)
Can I back up my stock recovery and current set up then ?
Is it possible to install multiple ROMs and select which one to boot into before selecting one as a daily driver ?
I have 8Gb/128Gb version of Mix 2
What do I loose by unlocking bootloader and rooting ? encryption ? Find my phone ? (can use cereberus instead I guess)
Sorry lots of questions, I have backed up / flashed ROMs on previous devices just wanted a bit of advice before I go ahead on the Mix 2
Cheers
Mark

elio321 said:
Good day
I just read about Android P about to be released for Mi Mix 2S.
Given the close similarity of the Mix 2 and Mix 2S what's the chances of us getting some Android P on our device ?
I just gotten my Mix 2 and need instructions to do the following if anyone could help please ?
I wish to try out a few custom ROMs / developer ROM
I currently have a locked bootloader, am not rooted and am running the Global ROM.
What steps do I have to take ?
Unlock bootloader
Root
Install TWRP ( I got the official app from play store for Mix 2)
Can I back up my stock recovery and current set up then ?
Is it possible to install multiple ROMs and select which one to boot into before selecting one as a daily driver ?
I have 8Gb/128Gb version of Mix 2
What do I loose by unlocking bootloader and rooting ? encryption ? Find my phone ? (can use cereberus instead I guess)
Sorry lots of questions, I have backed up / flashed ROMs on previous devices just wanted a bit of advice before I go ahead on the Mix 2
Cheers
Mark
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Android P will be released next year for Mix 2 if it is to make it to the phone.
Mix 2s Android P is only a preview and far from the finished software, won't officially be out until end of year.
Already told u how to root etc when you asked, check your messages. Follow the instructions and/or follow the guides in the forum's.

Hi mate, pls pm me for instructions as I have just got a new mix 2.
Sent from my Mi MIX 2 using Tapatalk

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Just bought Redmi note 5 Global. Anyone is ready to explain how to install custom rom

Just bought Redmi note 5 Global. Anyone is ready to explain how to install custom rom. I want steps in details from unlocking bootloader till installing custom rom
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this post explan everything
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Egyptiandroid said:
Just bought Redmi note 5 Global. Anyone is ready to explain how to install custom rom. I want steps in details from unlocking bootloader till installing custom rom
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For Purchasing The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5... You Have Been Found ***GUILTY !!!***
The Punishment: *** 15 DAYS / 360 HOURS*** IN PURGATORI !!! :angel:
You Will Serve This Time In Lew Of Wanting To Unlock Your Bootloader And Install Custom ROM's...
Sentence To Begin IMMEDIATELY !!! .. Upon Registering & Setting Up An Account With The Dept. Of Xiaomi.
Your Cell Is In Place... And Awaiting You To REGISTER & START SERVING..

[guide] [noob-friendly] [Ask Anything] [questions regarding VINCE]

Will reply as fast as possible, questions can be a little off topic, I can provide useful links when free.
ridersam said:
Will reply as fast as possible, questions can be a little off topic, I can provide useful links when free.
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what is VINCE?
a.m.muammar said:
what is VINCE?
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Codename for the device.
I'm on. Miui 10 developer rom 27th update on vince. I have flashed region fix with twrp treble, eventhough default region appears China, I have to manually select India after each reboot. Any solution?
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vijaymk said:
I'm on. Miui 10 developer rom 27th update on vince. I have flashed region fix with twrp treble, eventhough default region appears China, I have to manually select India after each reboot. Any solution?
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I've done the installation through orange fox and that issue didn't persisted anymore so, you could try that too.
a.m.muammar said:
what is VINCE?
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not to be confused, our device redmi 5 plus (redmi note 5 in India) has the code name 'vince'
redmi note 5 china (redmi note 5 pro global) has the codename 'whyred'.
ridersam said:
not to be confused, our device redmi 5 plus (redmi note 5 in India) has the code name 'vince'
redmi note 5 china (redmi note 5 pro global) has the codename 'whyred'.
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Whyred is redmi note 5 global and china, it's redmi note 5 pro only in India.
ridersam said:
not to be confused, our device redmi 5 plus (redmi note 5 in India) has the code name 'vince'
redmi note 5 china (redmi note 5 pro global) has the codename 'whyred'.
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Thanks. loud & clear bro :good:
And it's whyred here
ridersam said:
Will reply as fast as possible, questions can be a little off topic, I can provide useful links when free.
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Just got this phone after some years off android and I find myself being confused by so many terms. Would love to start flashing roms like I did 5yrs ago.
Can I know the process to follow? (already unlocked my bootloader)
Thanks in advance
benjichuks said:
Just got this phone after some years off android and I find myself being confused by so many terms. Would love to start flashing roms like I did 5yrs ago.
Can I know the process to follow? (already unlocked my bootloader)
Thanks in advance
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you can use xiaomi tool kit (search on google) to flash any custom recovery. then flash a good rom (currently miui 10 is best for me.) flash magisk if you want root stuffs or go with flashing lazy flasher after miui rom. reboot, done!
ridersam said:
I've done the installation through orange fox and that issue didn't persisted anymore so, you could try that too.
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I have downloaded miui 10 global fastboot rom. What is orange fox? I already unlocked bootloader..
Hi @ridersam
Need some advices from you. I am interested in installing Custom Rom on my Redmi 5 Plus. The one I am referring to is Android P Vince (already got hold of the step by step instructions). My concerns :-
1. Waiting to unlock my bootloader in the next few days (Redmi 5 Plus) with root too and to install Red Wolf Recovery (fastboot to install the standard twrp). The default is OrangeFox-R6-Beta-vince.zip recovery
2. From standard twrp to flash Red Wolf Recovery instead of OrangeFox recovery. Can I do that?
3. Going to install Android P Vince custom rom in Redmi 5 Plus (serial of steps instruction from the devs). Done and reboot as my daily driver.
4. Can this Red Wolf Recovery be used like normal twrp recovery for other custom rom or backup and/or restore not only Redmi 5 Plus?
5. Through fastboot I can also install Red Wolf Recovery, right! Do I have to rename the file like recover.img rather the actual name RedWolf-Unofficial-vince-2.img? Another method to install recovery.
Thank you
I have a question
Does the aosp ROMs, pixel experience and such are using the open sources of Vince that Xiaomi released months ago?
Rajeev said:
I have downloaded miui 10 global fastboot rom. What is orange fox? I already unlocked bootloader..
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orange Fox is a custom recovery based on twrp and with some features added, here´s the link https://forum.xda-developers.com/re.../official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3807479
razielmcr said:
I have a question
Does the aosp ROMs, pixel experience and such are using the open sources of Vince that Xiaomi released months ago?
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yeah prolly the same, although every rom builder share their source in the first post of their thread.
NDbluewee said:
Hi @ridersam
Need some advices from you. I am interested in installing Custom Rom on my Redmi 5 Plus. The one I am referring to is Android P Vince (already got hold of the step by step instructions). My concerns :-
1. Waiting to unlock my bootloader in the next few days (Redmi 5 Plus) with root too and to install Red Wolf Recovery (fastboot to install the standard twrp). The default is OrangeFox-R6-Beta-vince.zip recovery
2. From standard twrp to flash Red Wolf Recovery instead of OrangeFox recovery. Can I do that?
3. Going to install Android P Vince custom rom in Redmi 5 Plus (serial of steps instruction from the devs). Done and reboot as my daily driver.
4. Can this Red Wolf Recovery be used like normal twrp recovery for other custom rom or backup and/or restore not only Redmi 5 Plus?
5. Through fastboot I can also install Red Wolf Recovery, right! Do I have to rename the file like recover.img rather the actual name RedWolf-Unofficial-vince-2.img? Another method to install recovery.
Thank you
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1.okay, that's good.
2.yeah, for sure.
3.great.
4.yeah, it can be used, I do.
5.no need to rename just flash with whatevername.img you wish.
Rajeev said:
I have downloaded miui 10 global fastboot rom. What is orange fox? I already unlocked bootloader..
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orange fox is a custom recovery based on twrp having extra features.
ridersam said:
1.okay, that's good.
2.yeah, for sure.
3.great.
4.yeah, it can be used, I do.
5.no need to rename just flash with whatevername.img you wish.
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Thank you so much!
Last question: Can I use this Redwolf Recovery on any other smartphones like Samsung Note 3, Asus, Sony, Nexus, Huawei, etc for my recovery purposes?
Cheers - -
ridersam said:
orange fox is a custom recovery based on twrp having extra features.
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Thanks. Everything settled. Rooted + twrp + Google Camera + MIUI 10 Bloatware removed + Lean Launcher with Double Tap to Sleep.
Any substratum theme to change the 4 Row Quick Toggle to 5 or 6?
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No issues. I got it
[ASK] [MIUI 10] Install unknown sources apk
I've installed MIUI 10 via updater app today, following a factory reset from MIUI 9.6.4. I didn't use fastboot method bcs I'm just lazy lol.
Today i tried installing Sony Music App apk which I had on my previous MIUI.
After finished installing, the screen says "App not installed"
Any idea how to work around this? The install permission setting of unknown sources is confusing as you need to allow each app you would like to open apk from. And no, this is not because screen filter app which restricts you from pressing the install button, I don't use such app and i get to press the install button.
Then i tried enabling it from all my file explorer app, even manually enabling the PackageInstaller system app to install from unknown sources. The problem persisted so i try downloading other apk from another mirror site, and nothing is working.
I'm currently on the 8.8 update of MIUI 10.
Help appreciated.

From Mi A1 to 3 XL

Hi all, I'm coming from a Xiaomi Mi A1 to this awesome phone. My friend sold it to me for 400 bucks in Perú and is on Q Beta 3 but I'll like to install it a custom Pie ROM or leave it on stock and install magisk. Does anybody tell me what are the first steps to make it happen or send me a link to do it without breaking it.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked. Then follow steps here. You will also lose all your info, so be sure to backup everything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=77944292
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL

Best custom rom for Redmi note 5 pro whyred

Hi guys
I would like to ask if possible help me with unlocking, rooting and helping me decide which custom rom to install on my Redmi note 5 pro.
I been off for sometime from xda, so bear with me.
Many thanks
Pixel experience plus (Android Pie) is the most stable and fast custom ROM I have tested
Unlock bootloader by the official Xiaomi application (backup your personal files because this operation will erase all phone data)
Install ADB drivers for Xiaomi device
Flash OrangeFox recovery 10 for Whyred
Wipe cache, system and vendor partitions
Install downloaded ROM (fromixelexperience.com)
Use "How to..." On YouTube to search detailed videos about flashing pixel experience (or any other custom ROM) on Redmi Note 5 Pro
ion OS 10 is better than havoc and pixel
BloodwardPBE said:
ion OS 10 is better than havoc and pixel
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How come you say that?
Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk
Advising on a ROM is going to be hard as there are soooo many. A lot seem similar when reading them but may have a unique feature or bug. If you are able to change ROMs often then just try them out and swap between them. For me I use my phone for work. I rely on email and some apps. I also need GPS /maps and banking apps to work so I have a ROM that suits. It's an older ROM using 8.1 and I would like to upgrade but can't risk bugs.
To unlock the bootloader you need the official Xiaomi unlocked and sign up your account. Takes a few days or used to anyway.
Once unlocked just install your ROMs the usual way

Question Downgrade?

Hello, am new to pixel device... My previous device was Xiaomi Mi 11 , my device carne with A13 !my question is there any way to downgrade to A12 I want to flash derfest A12 my fav ROM .. thx in advance
Hello, welcome to Pixel land.
First, in order to flash a factory image, you'd have to unlock your bootloader. If you don't know already, click the yellow How To Guide quick filter at the top of the list of threads in this section and you'll find 3-4 threads that tell how. I also have a link in my signature below - you can use the link for the Pixel 7 Pro - the instructions to unlock the bootloader are the same, and the OP of my Pixel 7 Pro thread is much better organized than my one for the Pixel 6 Pro, in my opinion.
After that, the only way you can downgrade (and have everything working, and not brick your phone is to use one of the two Android 12 Developer Support images for Pixel. There's an Android 12.0 build from February and an Android 12.1 build from July. They will never receive updates, however.
You can always manually flash a Pixel 6 Pro stable Factory Image to re-upgrade at a later date, or use the Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you may not have to manually unlock the bootloader - the "site" will do that on its own) to re-upgrade.
Any of the stable Android 12 builds at that factory image link should not be flashed because the Android 13 bootloader cannot be downgraded to an Android 12 bootloader, and if you flash everything from 12 Stable but the bootloader, it'll appear to work at first, but it truly won't work correctly - it will not be useable.
If you unlock the bootloader, you should also make sure the Android 13 bootloader is flashed to your inactive slot as well, to avoid the possibility of accidentally bricking your new phone.
Thanks for the fast reply sir much appreciated .. I got the idea ... My device stock unlocked and rooted .. now my question is if I flashed the July A12.1 developer ... Can I flash custom ROM based on A12.1 like derpfest etc ... Sorry I mixed up things here little harder than xiaomi
Antidote03 said:
Thanks for the fast reply sir much appreciated .. I got the idea ... My device stock unlocked and rooted .. now my question is if I flashed the July A12.1 developer ... Can I flash custom ROM based on A12.1 like derpfest etc ... Sorry I mixed up things here little harder than xiaomi
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You're welcome. I don't fool around with custom ROMs except on my 6-year-old or more phones, so I can't answer that question. Part of the best things about having Pixels is the software features Google starts off exclusively on the Pixel stock ROMs.

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