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How to Switch from China Rom to Global ?

Hi,
I have a chinese Redmi Note 8 (Not 8T)
I want to switch to Global Rom safely and forever..
I want to use my device as a Global Variant ?
Can you Help Me ?

Ysfzone said:
Hi,
I have a chinese Redmi Note 8 (Not 8T)
I want to switch to Global Rom safely and forever..
I want to use my device as a Global Variant ?
Can you Help Me ?
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Unlock bootloader, flash Global via Mi Flash, relock bootloader to avoid losing warranty (or don't if you feel like tinkering about)
Unlock bootloader can take a long time though.

jc9896 said:
Unlock bootloader, flash Global via Mi Flash, relock bootloader to avoid losing warranty (or don't if you feel like tinkering about)
Unlock bootloader can take a long time though.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH
but are you sure i can Lock Bootloader again ??
Because a read in other thread if i lock BL on Another Rom i can break my phone forever !!

Ysfzone said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
but are you sure i can Lock Bootloader again ??
Because a read in other thread if i lock BL on Another Rom i can break my phone forever !!
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After some searching, it may not work (you can apparently only relock on China if that was your original ROM), so you might have to use the phone with a unlocked BL.
Basically, don't attempt to flash Global if you want to keep your warranty.

Ysfzone said:
Hi,
I have a chinese Redmi Note 8 (Not 8T)
I want to switch to Global Rom safely and forever..
I want to use my device as a Global Variant ?
Can you Help Me ?
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backup data first
unlock bootloader
download fastboot rom and mi flash from here http://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
while flashing with mi flash select "clean all and lock" to relock bootloader ( or select clean all if you don't wanna relock bootloader)
Done

Done !

Ysfzone said:
Done !
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:good:

I have redmi note 8 with india rom version
Can i flash global stable rom version over India version ??
Pls reply.
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Isafurniture said:
I have redmi note 8 with india rom version
Can i flash global stable rom version over India version ??
Pls reply.
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Can i flash the global stable rom via twrp recovery...??

Isafurniture said:
I have redmi note 8 with india rom version
Can i flash global stable rom version over India version ??
Pls reply.
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Can i flash the global stable rom via twrp recovery...??
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If you have an unlocked bootloader you can clean flash a global rom over India rom..
Believe me my brother.. global rom not good at all..

Isafurniture said:
I have redmi note 8 with india rom version
Can i flash global stable rom version over India version ??
Pls reply.
---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:27 AM ----------
Can i flash the global stable rom via twrp recovery...??
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to switch from indian rom to global rom use fastboot rom and flash via mi flash

Switch from Global to China/India
Hi there,
I have an EU Global Redmi Note 8 that I bought in UK. I noticed, however, that the call recording function has been pulled from EU devices due to some new nonsense policies so I'd like to switch if possible. I'm just wondering how I could switch from EU to China/India rom, and if possible, lock the bootloader.
Ultimately, I'm happy to switch even if I cannot re-lock, but I'd like to know how even so.
Many thanks

Xumarion said:
Hi there,
I have an EU Global Redmi Note 8 that I bought in UK. I noticed, however, that the call recording function has been pulled from EU devices due to some new nonsense policies so I'd like to switch if possible. I'm just wondering how I could switch from EU to China/India rom, and if possible, lock the bootloader.
Ultimately, I'm happy to switch even if I cannot re-lock, but I'd like to know how even so.
Many thanks
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To switch from EU version to global/Indian use mi flash and flash fastboot rom. I recommend flashing indian rom as it has stock mi dialer which has call recording as global rom has google dialer with no call recording feature.

the_weird_aquarian said:
To switch from EU version to global/Indian use mi flash and flash. I recommend flashing indian rom as it has stock mi dialer which has call recording as global rom has google dialer with no call recording feature.
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Thanks for the info. Will I be able to lock the bootloader if I go from Global to India?

Xumarion said:
Thanks for the info. Will I be able to lock the bootloader if I go from Global to India?
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I recommend you don't lock the bootloader if in different region rom as it might cause brick....select "clean_all" in mi flash and NOT "clean_all_and_lock".

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, 6GB RAM 128GB ROM, Not Global, to Global.

Hi,
Have a note 8 6gb RAM and 128GB ROM, have the indian ROM ( country ) out of the box,
I want to install the GLOBAL ROM, because is more updated, have any issues? or is only unlock bootloader and flash?
Thanks Regards!

Anyone?
Thanks!

John___007 said:
Hi,
Have a note 8 6gb RAM and 128GB ROM, have the indian ROM ( country ) out of the box,
I want to install the GLOBAL ROM, because is more updated, have any issues? or is only unlock bootloader and flash?
Thanks Regards!
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Just unlock bootloader and flash that's it... also do keep in mind that they contain google apps(contacts, dialer,messages) and not miui ones(if that's what you want)

Hi!
Thanks for the help!
But, i Will nota have any issues? Because 6gb ram e 128gb ROM?
I Will stay with locked bootloader and redmi 100% original after the proccess?
Thanks!

John___007 said:
Hi!
Thanks for the help!
But, i Will nota have any issues? Because 6gb ram e 128gb ROM?
I Will stay with locked bootloader and redmi 100% original after the proccess?
Thanks!
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You shouldn't have issues... On Redmi K20 Pro Premium with 8 or 12 GB RAM you can install Global MI and EEA ROM from Mi 9T Pro and it works without any issue...

Understood. Whats's region is rom's EEA?

John___007 said:
Hi!
Thanks for the help!
But, i Will nota have any issues? Because 6gb ram e 128gb ROM?
I Will stay with locked bootloader and redmi 100% original after the proccess?
Thanks!
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Nope no issues...roms are not internal storage and ram specific...same rom works on both 4gb, 64 and 6gb, 128...do not lock bootloader when on other region devices or your device might be bricked
John___007 said:
Understood. Whats's region is rom's EEA?
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EEA=Europe rom

Sounds good. Thanks!
If i want to have mi apps. Dialer and etc... have a way?
After flashing global?
Or i can flash EEA in note 8 too?

John___007 said:
Sounds good. Thanks!
If i want to have mi apps. Dialer and etc... have a way?
After flashing global?
Or i can flash EEA in note 8 too?
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you can flash EEA rom too but don't lock bootloader on any other region roms. Xiaomi has weird rules that states that if you try to relock bootloader on other region roms your device will be bricked.. Better not to lock bootloader. It's not a big deal anyway. Moreover after unlocking bootloader and root you can remove bloatware like ads and chinese apps etc and a few other things..you can also try xiaomi.eu rom which is debloated(you can still debloat more),customized,tweaked,deodexed and a bit optimized.

the_weird_aquarian said:
you can flash EEA rom too but don't lock bootloader on any other region roms. Xiaomi has weird rules that states that if you try to relock bootloader on other region roms your device will be bricked.. Better not to lock bootloader. It's not a big deal anyway. Moreover after unlocking bootloader and root you can remove bloatware like ads and chinese apps etc and a few other things..you can also try xiaomi.eu rom which is debloated(you can still debloat more),customized,tweaked,deodexed and a bit optimized.
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I am on warranty, so i need to block on again, after the proccess, should Iblock normally after flashing indonesian rom, or no one rom i cam block again?
Thanks for the help!
P.S: i can install Indonesian ROM directly from recovery ( i guess ) in configs, update ( 7 clicks on MIUI logo ) .....?

John___007 said:
I am on warranty, so i need to block on again, after the proccess, should Iblock normally after flashing indonesian rom, or no one rom i cam block again?
Thanks for the help!
P.S: i can install Indonesian ROM directly from recovery ( i guess ) in configs, update ( 7 clicks on MIUI logo ) .....?
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Here's the thing you don't understand..Just because you're on warranty doesn't mean you have to keep your bootloader locked. Like I said if you lock your bootloader on other region roms like global,europe,chinese,russian etc your device might be bricked..Only lock your bootloader on indian rom as that is the rom for your region.You can flash indian rom anytime and lock bootloader and your warranty will be there.
For flashing different region roms you can flash through recovery yes but fastboot method is recommended.

the_weird_aquarian said:
Here's the thing you don't understand..Just because you're on warranty doesn't mean you have to keep your bootloader locked. Like I said if you lock your bootloader on other region roms like global,europe,chinese,russian etc your device might be bricked..Only lock your bootloader on indian rom as that is the rom for your region.You can flash indian rom anytime and lock bootloader and your warranty will be there.
For flashing different region roms you can flash through recovery yes but fastboot method is recommended.
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Now I have understood, is because in another thread of xda, have seen the information about lock or not, which rom is ok and not to lock again, for this i have asked for you. So, if i not unlock the bootloader but install indonesian rom by recovery, it works? or i have to unlock anyway?

John___007 said:
Now I have understood, is because in another thread of xda, have seen the information about lock or not, which rom is ok and not to lock again, for this i have asked for you. So, if i not unlock the bootloader but install indonesian rom by recovery, it works? or i have to unlock anyway?
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You have to unlock bootloader first..with locked bootloader you can't do anything.

If I flash other FW or similar, can I unlock 4G bands B7 (2600 mhz) & B20 (800 mhz) on the 6 GB ram 128 gb version?

the_weird_aquarian said:
You have to unlock bootloader first..with locked bootloader you can't do anything.
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Understood... Its nota good so. Because i dont want to stay with unlocked bootloader.. If a tief take my phone...

Question Miui 12.5.7 Indonesia Rom

Hello All
I am using Mi11X Indian Variant with Indian Miui ROM - Now I want to install Miui Indonesia Rom with the Same Version
Before flashing have some doubt hope will get the answer here
1) Which Way have to choose for Flash - Miflash Software or Direct download and using Recovery Method - also heard even without bootloader unlock can flash ROM - Not sure it is working or not specially Mi11X
2) I read it but didn't find proper information regarding Indonesia Rom - Is there any Network Band issue could face in India, Performance, Camera
3) Which is the Correct way of Flash
4) Should Flash Region-specific Rom or Global Rom would be better
I must surely get an answer at least from someone

Hello All,
Please Respond to that
My Aim to Install Indonesia Rom - Want to Replace Google Dialer as an official Way

sunnymodh said:
Hello All
I am using Mi11X Indian Variant with Indian Miui ROM - Now I want to install Miui Indonesia Rom with the Same Version
Before flashing have some doubt hope will get the answer here
1) Which Way have to choose for Flash - Miflash Software or Direct download and using Recovery Method - also heard even without bootloader unlock can flash ROM - Not sure it is working or not specially Mi11X
2) I read it but didn't find proper information regarding Indonesia Rom - Is there any Network Band issue could face in India, Performance, Camera
3) Which is the Correct way of Flash
4) Should Flash Region-specific Rom or Global Rom would be better
I must surely get an answer at least from someone
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You first need to read this great guide by RollDload https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-flash-a-stock-rom-alioth.4355797/ to understand how to flash stock MIUI in the right way.
I can't answere about device compatibilty between indian and Indonesian
I hope this will help you

Thank you bonerserk for the reference link

First of all I'm not a pro, so do it with your own risk. But, I knew few things since I've changed my Rom back and forth using ID ROM, EU, CN, and many others Custom Rom.
In response of ur questions:
1 & 3. I recommend using Mi Flash Tool. Download the tool, and the required ROM (the FASTBOOT one, since you want to use the ID ROM, there's only 12.5.6 version for the FASTBOOT Rom) using the thread link provided by @bonerserk follow the instructions CAREFULLY.
2. Didn't know the answer.
4. It depends on ur needs. If you just want to remove the Chinese Bloatware, then the Global Rom is suitable since it has less Chinese bloatware.

Thanks, @the.ogeph for the response - After reading the Flashing method come to know Xiaomi implement Anti Rollback features in Some Model - also in Mi11X I didn't get a three-dot option (Additional Features) on Settings->About Phone - Where Some Model has this option - Now I am confused is Mi11X has implemented this features or not? If I Try and stuck due to Anti Rollback then there is no solution available as of now.
Which Device do you have? I didn't find any Mi11X owner who tried this

That's why I recommend you to use Miflash tool. You could bypass the ARB Protection by editing the (.bat) file line command. Just google it or watch tutorial on Yt.
Please follow the instruction really carefully. I've soft bricked my phone once because I skipped 1 step.

the.ogeph said:
First of all I'm not a pro, so do it with your own risk. But, I knew few things since I've changed my Rom back and forth using ID ROM, EU, CN, and many others Custom Rom.
In response of ur questions:
1 & 3. I recommend using Mi Flash Tool. Download the tool, and the required ROM (the FASTBOOT one, since you want to use the ID ROM, there's only 12.5.6 version for the FASTBOOT Rom) using the thread link provided by @bonerserk follow the instructions CAREFULLY.
2. Didn't know the answer.
4. It depends on ur needs. If you just want to remove the Chinese Bloatware, then the Global Rom is suitable since it has less Chinese bloatware.
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Which official ROM is better in terms of Battery backup in your opinion? international, ID, CN or EU Rom?
I am currently using International by default.

RSA10 said:
Which official ROM is better in terms of Battery backup in your opinion? international, ID, CN or EU Rom?
I am currently using International by default.
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Without using Custom Kernel and any other tweek, EU is the best for Battery Life. Try using EU MIUI 13 A12, its quite good for daily use.

the.ogeph said:
Without using Custom Kernel and any other tweek, EU is the best for Battery Life. Try using EU MIUI 13 A12, its quite good for daily use.
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EU official one? Or Xiaomi.eu rom (Modified Chinese)?

RSA10 said:
EU official one? Or Xiaomi.eu rom (Modified Chinese)?
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EU the xiaomi.eu Rom.
Not the Stock EEA ROM.

the.ogeph said:
That's why I recommend you to use Miflash tool. You could bypass the ARB Protection by editing the (.bat) file line command. Just google it or watch tutorial on Yt.
Please follow the instruction really carefully. I've soft bricked my phone once because I skipped 1 step.
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Have you unlocked Bootloader - Because nowadays lots of tutorials show change ROM with Locked Bootloader - EU Rom has Google dialer or Stock MIUI Dialer?

sunnymodh said:
Have you unlocked Bootloader - Because nowadays lots of tutorials show change ROM with Locked Bootloader - EU Rom has Google dialer or Stock MIUI Dialer?
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Yes I've unlocked my phone, probably a week after I bought my F3 phone.
Probably I was wrong, but I don't believe you can change Rom (Stock or Custom) without unlocking ur phone.
EU has MIUI Dialer.

the.ogeph said:
Yes I've unlocked my phone, probably a week after I bought my F3 phone.
Probably I was wrong, but I don't believe you can change Rom (Stock or Custom) without unlocking ur phone.
EU has MIUI Dialer.
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Yes - Let me Correct - You can Change ROM without Unlocking bootloader but only MIUI Stock no Any Custom

sunnymodh said:
Yes - Let me Correct - You can Change ROM without Unlocking bootloader but only MIUI Stock no Any Custom
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No, please do not flash (even Stock Rom with different region) with Miflash tool without unlocking ur Bootloader. I really don't think u can do that.

Yes - Definitely will not try with Locked Bootloader - Once unlocked then will try - But one more thing - After Unlock which Version I Should try of EU Rom - Currently I am using Global MIUI 12.5.7 Version

Unlocked bootloader Receive OTA ? or have to manually Push?

Can I flash EU ROM with Locked Bootloader using Miflash Official Tool? because I am waiting for 10+ days to unlock the bootloader response from Xiaomi
Can anyone confirm please

sunnymodh said:
Can I flash EU ROM with Locked Bootloader using Miflash Official Tool? because I am waiting for 10+ days to unlock the bootloader response from Xiaomi
Can anyone confirm please
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xiaomi.EU rom is a custom rom based on miui, so you need to unlock bootloader to install it and it didnt use miflash official tool to flash

But I have watched lots of videos where people change Xiaomi ROM with the different regions such as Global to EU, Indonesia, China with the locked bootloaders - for Only Mi11X not able to find any Source

Question Convert poco f3 to k40?

Is it possible to convert poco f3 to k40/11x without having to unlock the bootloader? I urgently need to disable the app drawer, and this function is only available in miui launcher

Corsariio said:
Is it possible to convert poco f3 to k40/11x without having to unlock the bootloader? I urgently need to disable the app drawer, and this function is only available in miui launcher
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Not without unlocking bootloader.

motokenny said:
Not without unlocking bootloader.
If you persist keeping it locked, unlock it first, flash k40 firmware, then lock it. Nobody will ever know.
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DO NOT RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER when you flash the china firmware on the poco you will brick it

cooldude20000 said:
DO NOT RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER when you flash the china firmware on the poco you will brick it
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Yeah...it will brick it....!

Moderator Notice
Some posts were removed. Users are free to share their advice and experience if they can substantiate it with prior experience, else make sure you post the disclaimer.
No personal jabs or comments would be appreciated. Keep the discussion around the question.
@Corsariio please be informed that changing the firmware/unlocking and locking it would involve the risk of the device getting bricked.
Unless you have backup and are ready for taking that risk, please do not proceed.
the forum is open for discussion, but unless someone has done this personally and worked, there is no guarantee this would work, thus try this at your own risk.
Also if it's only regarding disabling the app drawer you can install any third-party launcher like Nova or MIUI launcher via apk and disable the stock launcher via ADB, which would solve your issue at hand.
Thanks,
Funk Wizard

Disclaimer: Try at your own risk.
First you need to remove rsa resistor then your Poco logo will be turned into Mi, now go to recovery mode and click mi assistant mode and temp unlock bootloader with dftpro, dtpro or egsm tool and flash redmi k40 china rom, now your poco f3 is converted to redmi k40 china.

there is simple way to convert without unlock bootloader, however it has disadvantage. if you do not like the rom for some reason, you can not revert back with same way, you have to unlock bootloader and flash previous rom or wait untill the latest rom released and do same way. as mentioned above, the disclaimer is same
1. Download your installed rom and latest china rom, rename your rom for example Ä.zip, and rename china rom B.zip
2. Open updater application and find A.zip and install it, once updater still checking go back to file manager and rename A.zip become C.zip for example, and rename B.zip become A.zip. by mistake the updater will install china rom instead of your rom.
Do it fast, otherwise the updater will detect the rom not compatible.

Why would I want to convert F3 to K40 at all, I wonder?

I have POCO f3 can someone please guide me how can I unlock the bootloader of my mobile Poco f3.... .

henrywintin said:
I have POCO f3 can someone please guide me how can I unlock the bootloader of my mobile Poco f3.... .
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sure google.com your welcome in advanced

motokenny said:
Not without unlocking bootloader.
If you persist keeping it locked, unlock it first, flash k40 firmware, then lock it. Nobody will ever know.
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how can i do with root what do i have to change i already got build prop app i am kn eliterom

Question Change ROM from China to Global

Hello my friends,
I just bought the Chinese version of the IQOO 9 Pro, and I like it very much, but I have some issues with it which I didn't expect, like Google services doesn't update automatically, Android Auto doesn't work at all, part of the software is in Chinese and more..
So I decided I want to flash the global (or India) ROM, and as I understand it requires root access. So I know what it is and all the meanings of this, but I never rooted a phone and I'm afraid I don't know what to do, how to do it and mainly what to do after the device is rooted in order to flash the global ROM.
I saw some walkthroughs on the web, but I'm not sure it's exactly what I'm looking for in my case.
for example, I saw this one: Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
But I'm not sure if it will work on my Chinese phone (PD2172C).
Maybe this one is more relevant ?
How To Install Custom Rom On Vivo IQOO 9 Pro
I mean, can I treat the official global ROM as a "custom ROM" and use this method ?
Any help with what exactly I should do to change the ROM will be very appreciated.
Thanks!

The King 5 said:
Hello my friends,
I just bought the Chinese version of the IQOO 9 Pro, and I like it very much, but I have some issues with it which I didn't expect, like Google services doesn't update automatically, Android Auto doesn't work at all, part of the software is in Chinese and more..
So I decided I want to flash the global (or India) ROM, and as I understand it requires root access. So I know what it is and all the meanings of this, but I never rooted a phone and I'm afraid I don't know what to do, how to do it and mainly what to do after the device is rooted in order to flash the global ROM.
I saw some walkthroughs on the web, but I'm not sure it's exactly what I'm looking for in my case.
for example, I saw this one: Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
But I'm not sure if it will work on my Chinese phone (PD2172C).
Maybe this one is more relevant ?
How To Install Custom Rom On Vivo IQOO 9 Pro
I mean, can I treat the official global ROM as a "custom ROM" and use this method ?
Any help with what exactly I should do to change the ROM will be very appreciated.
Thanks!
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Yea, yea .. first and foremost you have to unlock bootloader and after that you can istall global (India) ROM. You do not root the ROM. The simple problem is how to unlock the bootloader because Vivo does not permit to do it.
Regards'

PanNet said:
Yea, yea .. first and foremost you have to unlock bootloader and after that you can istall global (India) ROM. You do not root the ROM. The simple problem is how to unlock the bootloader because Vivo does not permit to do it.
Regards'
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Thanks. I managed to find several walkthroughs to unlock the bootloader. Do I miss something ?
How to Unlock Bootloader on Vivo iQOO 9 Pro Phone
Detailed instructions how to unlock bootloader on Vivo iQOO 9 Pro phone with a full description
firmwarespro.com
Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Unlock Bootloader with Fastboot Method
How to unlock bootloader on your Vivo with Fastboot Method. You can install custom ROM, custom recovery, kernel, flash all data
www.mobilewithdrivers.com
Guide on How To Unlock the Bootloader on Vivo Smartphones
This post will guide you in easy steps to unlock the bootloader on your Vivo smartphones. Simply, follow it to the end.
vivogeek.com
Any suggestions before I try ?

The King 5 said:
Thanks. I managed to find several walkthroughs to unlock the bootloader. Do I miss something ?
How to Unlock Bootloader on Vivo iQOO 9 Pro Phone
Detailed instructions how to unlock bootloader on Vivo iQOO 9 Pro phone with a full description
firmwarespro.com
Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Unlock Bootloader with Fastboot Method
How to unlock bootloader on your Vivo with Fastboot Method. You can install custom ROM, custom recovery, kernel, flash all data
www.mobilewithdrivers.com
Guide on How To Unlock the Bootloader on Vivo Smartphones
This post will guide you in easy steps to unlock the bootloader on your Vivo smartphones. Simply, follow it to the end.
vivogeek.com
Any suggestions before I try ?
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Yes, none of them work.
Regards"