Hi, have new 8T here (EU, 128GB Gray) arrived 2 days ago. I have not yet connected it to anything (No Sim, No WiFi). I have turned it on and gone as far as T&C screen but that's it.
I wondered if there was anything I should so (e.g. backing up stock, etc) prior to connecting it and letting it start phoning home. I want a custom rom - can I do that without setting up stock first, or do I need to do that in order to register, in order to get an unlock code?
I want to flash it. I have RR + Nano GApps on my other devices but I don't think RR is ready yet for this device. Any solid rom recommendations ?
TIA.
Need to set up xiaomi account in order to unlock bootloader, usually wait time is 7 days. Sooner you do it, better for you.
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Hi, a few questions:
1. Would it be safe to install using the Mi Max's built in updater, the official helium Chinese ROM (stable or developer) OVER a vendor ROM (global, unofficial ROM that came with my 64GB Mi Max)? The vendor/unofficial ROM that came with my 64GB Mi Max is Global Miui 7.3.14.0.0. I believe my Mi Max still has an unlocked bootloader and has not been rooted despite the vendor ROM. 2. If the installation is successful, would the installation retain Google playstore/Google apps and all other apps in their current state, or will all installed apps and all personal data be removed sort of like a factory reset?
3. If the installation is not successful, will it be a simple 'install failure' where the existing vendor ROM is retained and still fully functional, or will it result to a brick (device no longer usable/endless bootloop)?
Thanks in advance.
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I had a similar problem and decided to unlock the boot loader and then proceeded to install the Miui 64 Chinese Dev ROM - Official complete with OTA Updates.
Here's a thread I made to describe that
http://en.miui.com/thread-336609-1-1.html
Now if you do an install on top of this - may or may not retain the Google apps - but more likely - you may run into permissions problems and unstable device.
So - in short I'd recommend - Unlock boot loader - Install ROM of Choice (Mi Max 64 and 128 do not have any International ROMs at this time - to the best of my knowledge and certainly no Miui 8 Official ROMs).
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Just an update to my original post above...
The Global ROM for Mi Max Helium (64GB/128 GB; SD 652) had just been released, so I decided to download
the Global ROM for Mi Max Prime (Helium). The download link I used is found here:
http://en.miui.com/download-302.html#458
It turns out, it doesn't work when installed over vendor ROM's. I tried installing it on my Mi Max with the vendor ROM (Miui 7.3.14.0.0),
using the built in updater app in the Mi Max, but the phone just tells me 'Couldn't verify update package'.
Other times, it seems to install then reboots afterwards, giving you the false impression that the update is working. However, after
a seemingly 'stuck' reboot (seemed like a bootloop), it returns to your home screen as if nothing happened... You end up with
the same vendor ROM with everything untouched (nothing changed/deleted).
The only thing that did work for me was flashing the Global ROM helium image using Mi flash beta.
The procedure worked even with a locked bootloader (also, with phone not rooted).
Anyway, for those who do want to get rid of the vendor ROM on their Mi Max helium and install
the recently released Official Global ROM for the helium device, here's the link to the fastboot procedure using Miflash beta:
http://en.miui.com/thread-307139-1-1.html
You will need to select the correct Mi Max helium image files here:
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
You will need to unzip the *.tgz file to get the *.tar file, then unzip again the *.tar file to get the
fully unzipped image directory. You then flash the entire unzipped image directory using Miflash beta.
This procedure works on my non-rooted Mi Max with locked bootloader. You just need to be careful though to flash
the correct image file directory or you'll have a bricked device. The Mi Max helium being mentioned here refers to the 64GB or 128GB version
with snapdragon 652 processor. It used to be called Mi Max Pro but it seems it is now officially called the Mi Max Prime.
i have mi max 3gb ram/32gb (sd650) model.would the above procedure work if i am on official global stable (7.5.6.0--MBCMIDE).i got the permission to unlock but am unable to,the process stops at 50% saying that the accounts dont match.earlier there was a mismatch in phone no,but i rectified that by resetting the device and applying for fresh permission with proper details,but still the prob persists.on reading multiple threads it seems that flashing the chinese developer rom would be my best bet.so is the process outlined above going to work if i want to flash chinese developer rom over my global stable rom,or is it better i go for global developer rom.in all these cases im talking about the fastboot roms.im not going to hardbrick my device am i ?,becoz the nearest xiaomi service centre is some 200kms away from where i live.i thought i would ask the experts here before i take the plunge lest i regret later for not having asked you guys first.plz kindly reply with your advices,im so anxious to flash the rr rom ever since i got the device a few days back,more so now that the 3g data bug is also squashed
You will not need to flash the global rom if you are already on official global rom as you stated. The MIUI8 update will be delivered via OTA if not at present, maybe in the coming days. Now if you are on official global rom and wish to flash other roms, I am not so sure it will not be risky if you have a locked bootloader. Maybe somebody else has experienced doing the same so let's hope the person will share it in this thread.
wingryder said:
i have mi max 3gb ram/32gb (sd650) model.would the above procedure work if i am on official global stable (7.5.6.0--MBCMIDE).i got the permission to unlock but am unable to,the process stops at 50% saying that the accounts dont match.earlier there was a mismatch in phone no,but i rectified that by resetting the device and applying for fresh permission with proper details,but still the prob persists.on reading multiple threads it seems that flashing the chinese developer rom would be my best bet.so is the process outlined above going to work if i want to flash chinese developer rom over my global stable rom,or is it better i go for global developer rom.in all these cases im talking about the fastboot roms.im not going to hardbrick my device am i ?,becoz the nearest xiaomi service centre is some 200kms away from where i live.i thought i would ask the experts here before i take the plunge lest i regret later for not having asked you guys first.plz kindly reply with your advices,im so anxious to flash the rr rom ever since i got the device a few days back,more so now that the 3g data bug is also squashed
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wingryder said:
i have mi max 3gb ram/32gb (sd650) model.would the above procedure work if i am on official global stable (7.5.6.0--MBCMIDE).i got the permission to unlock but am unable to,the process stops at 50% saying that the accounts dont match.earlier there was a mismatch in phone no,but i rectified that by resetting the device and applying for fresh permission with proper details,but still the prob persists.on reading multiple threads it seems that flashing the chinese developer rom would be my best bet.so is the process outlined above going to work if i want to flash chinese developer rom over my global stable rom,or is it better i go for global developer rom.in all these cases im talking about the fastboot roms.im not going to hardbrick my device am i ?,becoz the nearest xiaomi service centre is some 200kms away from where i live.i thought i would ask the experts here before i take the plunge lest i regret later for not having asked you guys first.plz kindly reply with your advices,im so anxious to flash the rr rom ever since i got the device a few days back,more so now that the 3g data bug is also squashed
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From what I've read, most people get the 50% error because they're not logged into the same Mi Account on their phone as well as the MiUnlock Tool. If you are logged in with the same account on the phone and the tool, then I'd suggest logging out of both, and then logging into the phone first, then the tool. This is what worked for me. If everything I've mentioned fails, you can use Doom Slayer's method to root and install the rom of your choice, which is posted right here .
thank you for responding guys,anyways i took a chance and flashed the fastboot developer rom thru edl method using miflash,the flash succeeded but to my dismay the unlock still fails at 50%.even after following all steps.it seems the only thing left is to try with the first account which got unlock permission,i have to apply for the micro sim on that number,since its a normal sim doing duty on my s advance.seems like i confused the xiaomi servers or something with multiple accounts.but eventhough i have multiple accounts i used the matching accounts on both the pc and mobile but no luck for me
wingryder said:
thank you for responding guys,anyways i took a chance and flashed the fastboot developer rom thru edl method using miflash,the flash succeeded but to my dismay the unlock still fails at 50%.even after following all steps.it seems the only thing left is to try with the first account which got unlock permission,i have to apply for the micro sim on that number,since its a normal sim doing duty on my s advance.seems like i confused the xiaomi servers or something with multiple accounts.but eventhough i have multiple accounts i used the matching accounts on both the pc and mobile but no luck for me
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Make sure everything is okay on your PC's side as well, use the USB cable you got with your phone, install all the drivers, and if you're using Windows 10, disable Driver Signature Enforcement prior to installing the drivers. I used the Xiaomi Universal ADB Drivers. Also search for the Bootloader stuck at 50% tutorial posted by mitch002 on the MIUI forums and try that out, it's seemed to have worked for many.
I was having a hell of a time flashing anything over my Mi Max on a China vendor ROM. I followed these instructions exactly and it worked like a charm. From post #3 above: http://en.miui.com/thread-307139-1-1.html This does not unlock or root the device. If you're still looking to unlock, I can't be of assistance, but I wish you the best.
I just bought a Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus in China after having to return my Note7, not wanting to die...
So far, it's been a big disappointment. I heard it would be easy to get non-Chinese settings (Play apps, English everything etc.) on Xiaomi, but so far it hasn't been the case.
I think I need to fully understand what I need to do exactly to be able to flash a EU ROM on this device, before I give up entirely on it. I haven't had Android in a few years and this has proven more difficult than flashing a HK ROM on my Note7.
So, What I gathered:
* I need to unlock the bootloader. Does that really take up to 12 days!? I have gotten a MIUI account and tried to apply for Unlock. Get no further than the Verification message being sent, reveives nothing. Will try again later. What to do if I don't get it? Do I really need to download PC software to do this? Seems strange and somewhat unsafe.
* After I get permission, I need to Flash TWRP. I have installed Fastboot, so guess that should work with the version described here?
* Then I use TWRP in some way to install the EU ROM I downloaded. There seems to be some confusion on the method. Do I do from the phone or through my PC?
Please help. I'm stuck with a phone that's hardly usable, although it seems like a great device...
You should get a reply pretty quickly about unlocking the bootloader.
There are already threads on TWRP and an Eu ROM in the a android development sections. If you are not in a hurry you could wait for the official global rom to be released.
What exactly are your problems with running the China rom and Playstore etc?
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i am confused with the question also. does that mean 5s Plus China rom cannot run Google play app like other devices? (usually I buy a device any country Google play works fine)?
On the Chinese ROM no google apps are pre-installed. No google Play, nothing. You then have to manually download a special gapps version (you find that in the xiaomi.com forum) and install it yourself.
But as a Mi 5s Plus owner you're in luck, there is a global rom for your phone, which includes google apps:
http://en.miui.com/download-315.html
How long do you need to wait that you can unlock bootloader. I am waiting more than 10 days and divice is still not supported
In that case please ask in the unlock thread about the status, or simply submit the request again.
Hello
I have a HTC10 bought from official distribution in Europe, Poland, polish telecom operator.
I am currently on Android 6.0.1 (1.95.401.4). Plan to wait for OTA with Nougat and after this, unlock my phone and install TWRP and maybe a custom rom. Since last time I rooted anything was almost 5 years ago, and I heard rumors or true statements, that rooting HTC10 can mess up my encryption I want to find some simple answers to my lack of knowledge.
1. Is it possible after unlocking and rooting or installing custom rom to fall back to my original software and state out of the box, so the HTC service center will service my phone under warranty without noticing anything?
2. Does unlocking and flashing custom rom like LeeDroid mess up or disable entirely Encryption feature? I want to use it.
3. Do I need to s-off to flash custom rom like LeeDroid or similar?
4. If I need to s-off, can I go back to my out of the box software version and lock my phone so the HTC service center will repair it under warranty?
5. How to check what "version/edition" of european HTC I have to download a proper RUU for my phone in case something goes wrong?
I know that flashing anything is connected to wiping my data, that is not a problem.
1. yes, you can go back to complete stock. bootloader unlocking is covered in warrenty
2. Encryption is not messed with, stock you will be encrypted always. with custom roms like leedroid and viper you have to option to turn it off or on. Currently with android N and custom roms you need to run without encryption at the moment for everything to work properly. this is only temporary and only if you want to run N currenty.
3. no, s-off is needed for downgrading firmware or using different firmware then your suppose to most of the time.
4.yes again, this is pretty much same answer as #1
5. hold down the volume down button and power until you boot into download mode. it will display your proper model number and current firmware version
Thank you very much for your answer. I do not plan to flash Nougat right now, I will wait for official release via OTA, after than I will check for custom rom if it supports encryption without problems and then flash it.
Hello all, I have 3 questions about (Mi Max 3)
1) MIUI 10 upgrade latest
2) bootloader unlock
3) MIUI software ROLL BACK to earlier versions
Having used Samsung products for many years. I thought I'd try one of these Xiaomi Mi Max 3 devices.
1) using latest MIUI 10 software; How (if possible) can APPS be removed from the main homepage? Like Samsung?
Is there a main APP page behind the homepage (like Samsung) to be able to choose / move apps around?
It seems to be there are some apps that can be totally uninstalled from the homepage. But not all can be uninstalled / moved or hidden / deleted........pretty frustrating.
Also can a home page be deleted completely and a fresh one made? i.e reduce number of homepages
2) Having followed all the correct instructions to UNLOCK the bootloader with intention of rooting i.e installed all correct PC software / drivers. Registering account details on actual phone logged in and verified phone number / email etc.
Having run the PC software whilst both logged into MI account and device (but in fastboot mode) connected to PC.
The device is verified. But UNLOCK doesn't occur. Onscreen message reads "try again in 360 hours"..... .......whats that all about ? Has anyone put together a stand alone program that doesn't need the MI servers to unlock the bootloader? Like Odin or Magisk?
Having come from a Samsung device to Xiaomi. I find there are a few flaws in customability. i.e Samsung devices are easier to ROOT via stand alone Odin or Magisk.
3) Once updated to latest software, is it possible to roll back to an earlier version? Or does the device become bricked? Or is it possible if the bootloader is unlocked?
Overall I think it's a great device, great spec but could do with easier options to root or customise. I guess when you are used to one device it's noticeable when you move to another brand and different, slower processes.
Can anyone shed any light on my concerns?
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1. For all that you should install launcher, for example Nova launcher.
2. There is wait time for bootloader unlock, you got 360 hours, some got 720 hours, so you are pretty lucky
3. No, you can't go to earlier version on official global/china, but as far as i know there is no problem with that on xiaomi.eu rom.
Hey all,
I just got my 9 Pro. Unfortunately I had to get it thru T-Mobile. That last couple OnePlus devices I have always converted them to the Global firmware.
This go around I am wondering if it is worth it. Are there any benefits aside from de-bloating?
Looking for some opinions to help me make my decision before I reset and go thru the process of setting up my phone again.
And yes, the SIM is unlocked already, and I have my unlock token to unlock my bootloader.
Fatmonk8 said:
Hey all,
I just got my 9 Pro. Unfortunately I had to get it thru T-Mobile. That last couple OnePlus devices I have always converted them to the Global firmware.
This go around I am wondering if it is worth it. Are there any benefits aside from de-bloating?
Looking for some opinions to help me make my decision before I reset and go thru the process of setting up my phone again.
And yes, the SIM is unlocked already, and I have my unlock token to unlock my bootloader.
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TMobile 9 Pro user here. Had the 9 as well. Both converted. Quick question without seeming cocky, you mentioned you converted your old OP devices in the past, why did you convert them?
TheKnux said:
TMobile 9 Pro user here. Had the 9 as well. Both converted. Quick question without seeming cocky, you mentioned you converted your old OP devices in the past, why did you convert them?
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To de-bloat.
But if that's the only positive this go around then it's probably not worth me doing since I have been de-bloating more with ADB lately. But if others have any input on other benefits then I may do it again.
Well my opinion, updates. I'm still on OOS11 but that's by choice. For one,even though I can't change the stock oos bootanimation, it's still better than T-Mobile stock. Second, a lot of support with custom roms, kernels, and mods don't give support to people who are on TMobile firmware for some reason (don't ask, don't know lol).
Third, it's a lot easier to cross-flash firmwares and downgrade, especially with an unlocked bootloader. I was able to go from OOS12 beta to stable, then to custom w/kernel, then to COS 12.1, then back to OOS11 with one single MSM. To me, it just seems all around easier. There's more reasons, I'm just in lunch so I figured give you my two cents.
Right now my setup is OOS 11.2.10.10_DA with latest alpha Magisk using the latest Shamiko with Zygisk with Hide off, fully passing SafetyNet. Arter R12 with latest TWRP.
TheKnux said:
Well my opinion, updates. I'm still on OOS11 but that's by choice. For one,even though I can't change the stock oos bootanimation, it's still better than T-Mobile stock. Second, a lot of support with custom roms, kernels, and mods don't give support to people who are on TMobile firmware for some reason (don't ask, don't know lol).
Third, it's a lot easier to cross-flash firmwares and downgrade, especially with an unlocked bootloader. I was able to go from OOS12 beta to stable, then to custom w/kernel, then to COS 12.1, then back to OOS11 with one single MSM. To me, it just seems all around easier. There's more reasons, I'm just in lunch so I figured give you my two cents.
Right now my setup is OOS 11.2.10.10_DA with latest alpha Magisk using the latest Shamiko with Zygisk with Hide off, fully passing SafetyNet. Arter R12 with latest TWRP.
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I appreciate you input, and that did help me make a decision.
What was your method to convert your T-Mobile 9 Pro? Because every method I tried ended up bricking my phone. It would always be when I had to flash the modem when it would brick. Followed the guide on here and other sites multiple time and always the same.
Guess it's not like old OnePlus where we can just flash different firmware willy nilly.
Fatmonk8 said:
I appreciate you input, and that did help me make a decision.
What was your method to convert your T-Mobile 9 Pro? Because every method I tried ended up bricking my phone. It would always be when I had to flash the modem when it would brick. Followed the guide on here and other sites multiple time and always the same.
Guess it's not like old OnePlus where we can just flash different firmware willy nilly.
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So I spent a week figuring this out. I realized a few days ago that I mistakenly flashed the Indian firmware for the OnePlus 9 PRO. I have the regular 9. I tried to flash every other msm I could find and download. Nothing seems to work except the Indian OnePlus 9 PRO msm... Problem is, the camera, flash and fingerprint scanner didn't work. I was able to toggle the unlock oem button by running an adb command line then I did oem unlock in fastboot. After that, I followed the instructions for installing StagOs 12.1, which involves installing lineage recovery then flashed the rom. Everything works flawlessly! Love this rom.