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I live in the US and really want to buy a new Mi Mix 2 but from what I've been reading I will have to flash it myself to the global ROM since all of these phones currently come with the Chinese version. Some questions for the experts:
(1) When is the global ROM coming out?
(2) All I really want is Google app store, Gmail, etc on my phone. If I install those then what are the benefits of flashing to global ROM?
(3) Will all apps in Google play store work with Chinese ROM?
(4) I am a total noob and have never flashed anything in my life. How difficult is this? Are there step-by-steps instructions for the Mi Mix 2? My biggest fear is bricking my phone and throwing away over $600 for something I didn't even get to use.
Thanks in advance for you advice and comments.
These are good questions
I wondering the same thing about question #1 so I can flash. Even with "english" set to mine there is still a lot of Chinese I'm running into. Just gonna wait for the global ROM.
I've just checked miui official site, and the latest both stable and developer version stock roms for Mix 2 have been released there. Simply download it and flash it through official flashing tool. Go check it! Hope can help you. I'm working on xposed for my mix 2 now
Is there a safe way to flash that without being unlocked. I am waiting for Xiaomi to allow me to unlock.
So to go from China to Global normally what you have to do is install from Fastboot, so Unlocked Bootloader is a must. There´s no news yet about Global ROM comingf out yet but I suspect that in a few weeks time it will be coming out, hopefully. Still no official news yet. With Chinese ROM you can install GApps through Mi store, there's an app which installs it, that should work for you. If you need help please let me know. Benefits from flashing GLOBAL is that GApps come preinstalled, theres not so much bloatware (MIUI CHINA has quite a lot, but you can still uninstall most of it easily, which I strongly suggest. Flashing an official rom isn't hard, but there's still people like me that can help you in the process for some cash and that can make sure that you don't mess up xd and make sure you understand what you are doing so you learn what you've done, at least that's my way of doing it
Re #1 its quite simple and i just did.
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash EU MIUI rom (based on chinese developer rom but comes with google)
4. Done
Did you wait 72 hours before you could unlock. I am waiting for that timer to get to 0, lol
raymondyipsp said:
Re #1 its quite simple and i just did.
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash EU MIUI rom (based on chinese developer rom but comes with google)
4. Done
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Where did you get this EU MIUI rom?
Here is the eu miui rom. Need to be unlocked and have twrp installed
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi.../files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/7.9.22/
stu5797 said:
Here is the eu miui rom. Need to be unlocked and have twrp installed
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi.../files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/7.9.22/
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There is a difference between your link and the rom from this one: http://en.miui.com/download-334.html
The link you have is for the Chinese rom and the Chinese developer rom.
My link is for the European EU Rom. EU ROM has Google Apps and no Chinese bloatware
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Did you wait 72 hours before you could unlock. I am waiting for that timer to get to 0, lol
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Yup, 72 hours waited
As i know taobao offers immediate unlock BL service, if you pay RMB$50
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stu5797 said:
The link you have is for the Chinese rom and the Chinese developer rom.
My link is for the European EU Rom. EU ROM has Google Apps and no Chinese bloatware
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EU MIUI is the best!
raymondyipsp said:
Yup, 72 hours waited
As i know taobao offers immediate unlock BL service, if you pay RMB$50
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EU MIUI is the best!
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Hey I've been waiting to purchase the phone until I know I will be able to install a fresh rom without all the bloatware. This EU MIUI you're talking about, could this be the infamous "Global Rom" that I've been hearing about?
Any screenshots of this EU MIUI that will show the lack of bloatware so I can compare?
stu5797 said:
Here is the eu miui rom. Need to be unlocked and have twrp installed
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi.../files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/7.9.22/
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looks like this one is an unofficial developer rom with MIUI9 right?
But there will be an official global rom from xiaomi?
Its official, dont worry about that.
Ideas4ya said:
Hey I've been waiting to purchase the phone until I know I will be able to install a fresh rom without all the bloatware. This EU MIUI you're talking about, could this be the infamous "Global Rom" that I've been hearing about?
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Not quite - they are two different things. The Global ROM usually refers to an official xiaomi ROM developed for outside China. It has Gapps built in and less Chinese software. If you go to en.miui.com and look at roms for various devices you will see many have both China and Global Roms. There isn't a global one yet for Mix 2.
The EU Roms are released by a team at xiaomi.eu and are based on xiaomi Roms but have some improvements, Gapps built in and many more languages.
Then in addition there are stable and developer options for each one.
I have always been satisfied with the EU Rom on previous xiaomi phones.
Hi guys! Any news on this? I need the global one with Google play
MadSilence said:
Hi guys! Any news on this? I need the global one with Google play
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The India announcement is tomorrow. Hopefully the ROM should not be to far away.
Global rom out now!
The official Global rom for Mi Mix 2 is on the official website!
en.miui.com/download-334.html
I'm new to flashing and unlocking a Xiaomi device.
Can someone help get through the process step by step?
Things I already did:
Requested xiaomi to unlock my device. I will get an sms notification when it is approved.
I'm about to buy a Redmi Note 5 from AliExpress, but there are Chinese Version with Global ROM which the seller has to open the box in order to install the Global ROM. My question is whether the seller has to open (disassemble) the device itself in order to do Test Point Method and unlock bootloader then install ROM? Or there are other methods to install Global ROM on Chinese Version, and buying these devices are guaranteed to be not touched.
Anyone can confirm?
Unlock then install global Rom + Relock
Zanr Zij said:
Unlock then install global Rom + Relock
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I already know that, but this isn't what I'm asking about.
I ask about the way AliExpress sellers use to install global ROM.
aser_elhbayeb said:
I already know that, but this isn't what I'm asking about.
I ask about the way AliExpress sellers use to install global ROM.
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They do that way. They have VIP account which can unlock without waiting.
Hello, I brought a Realme X2 CN about one month ago. Regularly I visit Realme X2 XDA forum but I didn't see any official or unofficial Custom Roms & Mods for this device. I bought the CN version at low cost and fast time because I know that XDA :goodeveloper. will help us to make the CN Rom to Global version and many Custom Rom. I just want to know that is there any active developer for this device? We are really waiting for you guys.
Wait for a while. The phone just got released worldwide. and there are many restriction imposed by realme.
Happy news for is is that ,realme is paying attention to it. Fingerprint of our device is working after unlocking bootloader and root.
So, soon we will hope to see development for our device.
Great thread, thank you!
Hopefully we can use it if someone finally finds a way to flash the EU ROM.
I am willing to make a small donation to the person who makes 100% fully functional way of flashing the EU ROM to the Chinese version of realme X2.
Good old Xiaomi... It was (is) so simple with their ROMs...
Hello !
How did you suceed to have fingerprint working after unlocking bootloader ?
Thanks
After removing all the Chinese apps and installing play store and necessary apps don't you guys feel comfortable to use Chinese rom as your daily driver? Why not?
doha007 said:
After removing all the Chinese apps and installing play store and necessary apps don't you guys feel comfortable to use Chinese rom as your daily driver? Why not?
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you can't modify system Chinese apps without Unlock and rooting the device. And now the main problem starts 'Fingerprint' not work after bootloader unlocking. I there any one who work for solving the fingerprint issue?
Sangothen said:
Hello !
How did you suceed to have fingerprint working after unlocking bootloader ?
Thanks
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not solved yet
Sangothen said:
Hello !
How did you suceed to have fingerprint working after unlocking bootloader ?
Thanks
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After updating to A13. The fingerprint worked even after unlocking bootloader.
Sadly the update was suspended. Hope it will release again soon.
+1
razu031 said:
Hello, I brought a Realme X2 CN about one month ago. Regularly I visit Realme X2 XDA forum but I didn't see any official or unofficial Custom Roms & Mods for this device. I bought the CN version at low cost and fast time because I know that XDA :goodeveloper. will help us to make the CN Rom to Global version and many Custom Rom. I just want to know that is there any active developer for this device? We are really waiting for you guys.
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Please, all CN version owners need this
Isn't there any active Dev for this device?
razu031 said:
Isn't there any active Dev for this device?
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There is a developer ready to make custom rom but he needs to purchase the device for which there is crowdfunding. So join this telegram channel and donate too, also share it. @realmeX2Official t.me/RealmeX2Official
I dont get why this phone is listed as a "top device" in the forums when theres not even one official custom ROM for it
MGREX said:
I dont get why this phone is listed as a "top device" in the forums when theres not even one official custom ROM for it
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It'll be coming soon. For updates join telegram group. Thanks.
I bought my phone on Aliexpress, it came with a customized rom without the Chinese apps, with Google Play installed and multilingual, if they managed to make a rom like that, then I believe there is a way for our problem, what we need is someone customize a rmx-1991 rom, which is the chinese rom
Aziz_T said:
Great thread, thank you!
Hopefully we can use it if someone finally finds a way to flash the EU ROM.
I am willing to make a small donation to the person who makes 100% fully functional way of flashing the EU ROM to the Chinese version of realme X2.
Good old Xiaomi... It was (is) so simple with their ROMs...
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Me also
SOLVED !!!: My Redmi Note 8 Pro is the Global Version, can I block the bootloader without brick risk after flashing the Indonesian ROM?
Some moderator could support me to move the thread to Redmi Note 8 Pro. Thank you
Edit: Thanks @strongst
I confirm that it is possible to close the bootloader after flashing the Indonesian ROM on a Redmi Note 8 Pro Global. To do this, use the MiFlash application and check the "clean all" option. Do not check the option "clean everything and block" in case there is a problem during or after the fhashing.
After I could confirm the ROM was multilingual and that everything worked fine (wifi, data, bluetooth, nfc, spearkers, etc.), I closed the bootloader, put my device in "fastboot" mode and executed the command "fastboot oem lock ".
Before closing the bootloader I didn't see the Netflix application in the Google Play store, after closing the bootloader there was no problem.
blekr said:
I confirm that it is possible to close the bootloader after flashing the Indonesian ROM on a Redmi Note 8 Pro Global. To do this, use the MiFlash application and check the "clean all" option. Do not check the option "clean everything and block" in case there is a problem during or after the fhashing.
After I could confirm the ROM was multilingual and that everything worked fine (wifi, data, bluetooth, nfc, spearkers, etc.), I closed the bootloader, put my device in "fastboot" mode and executed the command "fastboot oem lock ".
Before closing the bootloader I didn't see the Netflix application in the Google Play store, after closing the bootloader there was no problem.
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So, you can use netflix now? How about Google pay?
jdario said:
So, you can use netflix now? How about Google pay?
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Yes. When you close the bootloader, you will have Netflix available and Google Pay.
I would appreciate it if you like the answers I have given you and that have worked for you.
blekr said:
I confirm that it is possible to close the bootloader after flashing the Indonesian ROM on a Redmi Note 8 Pro Global. To do this, use the MiFlash application and check the "clean all" option. Do not check the option "clean everything and block" in case there is a problem during or after the fhashing.
After I could confirm the ROM was multilingual and that everything worked fine (wifi, data, bluetooth, nfc, spearkers, etc.), I closed the bootloader, put my device in "fastboot" mode and executed the command "fastboot oem lock ".
Before closing the bootloader I didn't see the Netflix application in the Google Play store, after closing the bootloader there was no problem.
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Hi, can you please provide me a FULL GUIDE to FLASH INDONESIAN ROM, I have the Global PGGMIXM
Chilundo said:
Hi, can you please provide me a FULL GUIDE to FLASH INDONESIAN ROM, I have the Global PGGMIXM
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They would really be the same steps for any Xiaomi team, so you just need to search the threads of some model. The only variant would be the ROM you need to download, which in this case It would be for the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Follow the steps in the following link, everything is detailed, it will be good if you are a beginner. regards
Method to Flash Official MIUI Stock ROMs on Redmi Note 8 / Pro:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2637280-1-0.html?t=1582187665344
blekr said:
They would really be the same steps for any Xiaomi team, so you just need to search the threads of some model. The only variant would be the ROM you need to download, which in this case It would be for the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Follow the steps in the following link, everything is detailed, it will be good if you are a beginner. regards
Method to Flash Official MIUI Stock ROMs on Redmi Note 8 / Pro:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2637280-1-0.html?t=1582187665344
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Glad it worked for you! :good:
You probably were on a Global flavor of the phone aside from it having a Global Rom.
However I want to stress for others who may be reading this, that if I am not mistaking, based on posts I have read, if your device HW is Chinese flavor, it is absolutely not recommended to relock bootloader after flashing anything as it WILL result into bricking your device.
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That's exactly what's being said on the tutorial you provided above and that's where I had read about it actually
Here is the part in question.
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DO NOT RE-Lock the Bootloader if you change from China ROM to Global ROM in China phone. Re-Locking will BRICK your phone. Select only "Clean All" option before flashing.
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Hope this helps.
Muad.Dib said:
Glad it worked for you! :good:
You probably were on a Global flavor of the phone aside from it having a Global Rom.
However I want to stress for others who may be reading this, that if I am not mistaking, based on posts I have read, if your device HW is Chinese flavor, it is absolutely not recommended to relock bootloader after flashing anything as it WILL result into bricking your device.
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That's exactly what's being said on the tutorial you provided above and that's where I had read about it actually
Here is the part in question.
Hope this helps.
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It is right. I also add that you should not lock bootloader, if you have a Global HW and install a Chinese ROM, although hey, I don't know who would do that.
blekr said:
It is right. I also add that you should not lock bootloader, if you have a Global HW and install a Chinese ROM, although hey, I don't know who would do that.
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True that
blekr said:
They would really be the same steps for any Xiaomi team, so you just need to search the threads of some model. The only variant would be the ROM you need to download, which in this case It would be for the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Follow the steps in the following link, everything is detailed, it will be good if you are a beginner. regards
Method to Flash Official MIUI Stock ROMs on Redmi Note 8 / Pro:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2637280-1-0.html?t=1582187665344
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Thank you, I flashed successfully the Indonesian rom without any problems. But I didn't lock the bootloader, how can I do it?
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blekr said:
They would really be the same steps for any Xiaomi team, so you just need to search the threads of some model. The only variant would be the ROM you need to download, which in this case It would be for the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Follow the steps in the following link, everything is detailed, it will be good if you are a beginner. regards
Method to Flash Official MIUI Stock ROMs on Redmi Note 8 / Pro:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2637280-1-0.html?t=1582187665344
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Thank you for your help, I successfully flashed the Indonesian rom, without any problems. But I didn't lock the bootloader, how can I do it?
I have indian HW
Hey I have indian HW and i am currently on Chinese rom and I want to get back Indian rom with locked bootloader is it possible?
Chilundo said:
Thank you, I flashed successfully the Indonesian rom without any problems. But I didn't lock the bootloader, how can I do it?
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Thank you for your help, I successfully flashed the Indonesian rom, without any problems. But I didn't lock the bootloader, how can I do it?
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to make your device good you need a bootloader lock according to the ROM version of the MIUI default, learn more at Mega Thread Redmi Note 8 Pro..
ID version can lock with MIUI ID ROm and etc.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Please reply someone
Pharsh2803 said:
Hey I have indian HW and i am currently on Chinese rom and I want to get back Indian rom with locked bootloader is it possible?
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Hey in January 2020 when i tried to install pixel rom i got bricked my phone. Later with help of someone who cost 17 dollor, i able to flashed from indian rom to global rom in my redmi note 8 pro.
But now i want to relock my bootloader because of some issues with ota apps like Amazon prime, Netflix and many more.
Help to relock bootloader without bricking issue.
Nikhilll_mishra said:
Hey in January 2020 when i tried to install pixel rom i got bricked my phone. Later with help of someone who cost 17 dollor, i able to flashed from indian rom to global rom in my redmi note 8 pro.
But now i want to relock my bootloader because of some issues with ota apps like Amazon prime, Netflix and many more.
Help to relock bootloader without bricking issue.
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you have to lock in fastboot mode and make sure your MIUI version is the same as the device. for example your device base version is India and you have to flash it with the Indian version to lock the bootloader and make sure it's correct so it doesn't happen hard brick
Hi,
there is a good offer for a Note 8, but it is the chinese version.
Which problems are to expect? What's to to switch the phone completly to a version to use in Germany?
Regards
Robert
robert_b said:
Hi,
there is a good offer for a Note 8, but it is the chinese version.
Which problems are to expect? What's to to switch the phone completly to a version to use in Germany?
Regards
Robert
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You can switch from chinese to global rom(or indian rom if you want inbuilt call recording option) after unlocking bootloader and debloat it all after rooting..Or maybe just flash custom roms .
robert_b said:
Hi,
there is a good offer for a Note 8, but it is the chinese version.
Which problems are to expect? What's to to switch the phone completly to a version to use in Germany?
Regards
Robert
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Hello Robert
I have ordered CN version Oct, and i have been using it ever since. Out of the box you will get 18w charger with adapter which is very good, i live in Bosina, both sims are working fine 4G works too. There is not much to be worried about in CN version it works great it gets latest builds of MIUI (compared to other versions). Only thing that was kinda a nitpick and kinda annoying for me from start is that you get few standard Chinese apps that you can delete, and some of main Mi apps keep giving notifications in CN like mi videos and very other few, but rarely and they can be blocked. When you power on a device for a first time and creating Mi account you will have to install gapps which you can do over integrated mi store as i can remember (just type google no need for Chinese fonts). After doing that and logging into your google account i recommend you to unlock bootloader, you will have to make a request for unlocking it takes 160+ hours for it to get approved. Install xiaomi.eu rom which is cleaned and optimized CN miui for global users with xiaomi devices and regular updates and builds. I am currently using xiaomi.eu rom its fast, it has also ability to update it with updater in system. Anyway it is up to your preference what you want from device, you can try to install global firmware without unlocked bootloader you can try, if you want or some other custom rom with unlocked bootloader.
Best regards