Redmi note 8t custom rom and NFC - Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers

Hi, folks. I have a redmi note 8t.
I would like to know if installing a custom rom from miui (EU, MIglobe...) keeps the NFC for payments . I have heard that you can't, that you have to do root and install a magistk module...I hope you can help me with this doubt, since I have unlocked the bootloader...thank you very much!

I have MiUiMix on Android 9 with preinstalled root. I just downloaded magisk manager app and enabled magisk hide. Payments in Poland works.

Lineage 17.1 with Magisk & MagiskHidePropsConf.
Google Pay works fine (france).
Edit: Also, Widevine still L1 so Netflix in HD, Banks app, Pokemon Go works, etc..

_PePe_ said:
Hi, folks. I have a redmi note 8t.
I would like to know if installing a custom rom from miui (EU, MIglobe...) keeps the NFC for payments . I have heard that you can't, that you have to do root and install a magistk module...I hope you can help me with this doubt, since I have unlocked the bootloader...thank you very much!
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If I got you right, you're asking if unlocking bootloader doesn't allow using NFC. If I'm not mistaken, I could use NFC when I unlocked the phone, but I'm not exactly sure.
If you ask after installing a custom ROM NFC works, for that yes, you definitely need to install magisk. Don't be scared though, it's an easy process. Just flash a ROM, then finalize it (ie. start the mobile and setup the ROM). Once you're done with it, go back to twrp and flash magisk. Then install magisk manager (apk).
When in magisk manager both parts are green (that both are installed and working right), rename magisk manager (change it to something other than manager), let it download magisk manager again, and turn on magisk hide. Restart the phone, and in the menu you'll find from which apps manager should hide itself. Choose the banking apps and you're all ready to go.
I use the same mobile, and these are the steps I took. It's simple, straightforward and intuitive. Don't worry, you'll have NFC once you follow these simple steps.

Thank you so much for your answer... I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, but I couldn't because of my job...
Now I have the EU stable (miui11) waiting for me to update to 12 .... recommend me another rom based on miui ? .... thanks again and a greeting!

_PePe_ said:
Thank you so much for your answer... I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, but I couldn't because of my job...
Now I have the EU stable (miui11) waiting for me to update to 12 .... recommend me another rom based on miui ? .... thanks again and a greeting!
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First, you're most welcome!
Second, I didn't use any miui based ROM. Of those I tried, I fancied them in decreasing order as follows:
crDroid
LineageOS
Pixel Experience / Paranoid Android
In general, I can't say I'm dissatisfied with any. It's just minor stuff that put one over another, and all have been good in general. I use crDroid now simply because it allows more customizations - albeit I can't use front and aux cams. It's a singular issue though, as I don't read this from other users.
So I'd say try any, if you want. Because I use it now, I'd recommend crDroid but you'll find fans of all, and others that I didn't mention. It comes down to trial and error in the end.
NFC works with all four that I mentioned. In the beginning, when I first rooted and installed a custom ROM, my banking app warned me that I use a rooted phone and whatever, yet it's simple to fix. Don't worry about making NFC work, it really is easy. Step by step,
Install magisk from twrp
Install magisk manager
Rename magisk manager app
Open the app and let it install magisk again
Restart
Enable magisk hide
Restart
Then install your banking app and from magisk manager, add the banking app to hidden apps
And that's it. It seems a long process but takes five minutes.

Thank you very much for your comment my friend .....I have it in mind to install these roms ....greetings!

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Recieved an HTC M8 - which ROM for MM/Nougat and working Android pay/banking apps?

Have just got an M8, sadly its on an really old version of android 5.1 and looking to update it using a custom rom.
one issue though is i really like Android pay/Banking apps to work so cant root or leave bootloader unlocked i dont think?
which ROM would you recommend preferably noughat if you feel its stable on the M8 and how can i make sure both android pay and banking apps work successfully ? do i need to make sure something is locked/not touched?
many thanks! an eager HTC fan!
jackvdbuk said:
Have just got an M8, sadly its on an really old version of android 5.1 and looking to update it using a custom rom.
one issue though is i really like Android pay/Banking apps to work so cant root or leave bootloader unlocked i dont think?
which ROM would you recommend preferably noughat if you feel its stable on the M8 and how can i make sure both android pay and banking apps work successfully ? do i need to make sure something is locked/not touched?
many thanks! an eager HTC fan!
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don't root the rom or use a rootless rom
you can use magisk but safteynet is getting updates this days and magisk will get updates also it's just need time
unlocked bootloader is fine on this device only root is breaking safteynet
ahmed.ismael said:
you can use magisk but safteynet is getting updates this days and magisk will get updates also it's just need time
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Magisk 13 beta is out, which should pass Safetynet. But it is beta, and some folks are having various issues/bugs.
Also, on my current daily driver device (OnePlus 3T) I've tried Magisk 12 with the Magisk module "Universal Safetynet Fix" and it passes Safetynet.
Link to various Magisk threads, if the OP is interested: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
You are completely right, it's the typical "cat and mouse game", where Google doesn't like Safetynet bypassed, will keep updating it; and topjohnwu (dev of Magisk) will keep trying to bypass it. Really annoying, for those of us that just want control of their phone (for simple things like Viper4A, Titanium, etc.) but still want access to banking apps, Netflix, etc.

Xposed Module

Can we use xposed Module on Redmi Note 5 Pro
kbsarfaraz said:
Can we use xposed Module on Redmi Note 5 Pro
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Ofc
But when flashing zip using recovery, device stuck on mi logo
kbsarfaraz said:
But when flashing zip using recovery, device stuck on mi logo
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Download and install the xposed installer first and download zip through it.
- Install Magisk
- Go to Download section, search for xposed
- Install the xPosed installer for Magisk given in the text link
- Install the suitable framework
works and does not get kicked out by ROM updates.
Xposed doesn't work on miui 10 for our device. It gives bootloop.
I believe SELinux has to be _permissive_
peter-k said:
- Install Magisk
- Go to Download section, search for xposed
- Install the xPosed installer for Magisk given in the text link
- Install the suitable framework
works and does not get kicked out by ROM updates.
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are you sure?
ive tried rovos twrp and magisk both ends in bootloop on miui oreo.
raptorddd said:
are you sure?
ive tried rovos twrp and magisk both ends in bootloop on miui oreo.
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Yep, that's right.
He asked: Can we use xposed Module on Redmi Note 5 Pro?
For now use custom rom for xposed
peter-k said:
Yep, that's right.
He asked: Can we use xposed Module on Redmi Note 5 Pro?
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well we can but it bootloops on me. are you using it right now?
i remeber you use microG well theres a way supposely to inject signature spoofing on miui 10
you also said you made flashable .. no need theres one in this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77460913&postcount=3798
raptorddd said:
well we can but it bootloops on me. are you using it right now?
i remeber you use microG well theres a way supposely to inject signature spoofing on miui 10
you also said you made flashable .. no need theres one in this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77460913&postcount=3798
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I have seen you referring this microG many times with much admiration. The only microG I know is a small app required to sign in YouTube vanced and the older og YouTube. But of course you are talking about something much more complex. So what is that much useful that microG and fake gapps offer? I predict that it might need a lengthy answer so a summary would be good enough too.
raptorddd said:
well we can but it bootloops on me. are you using it right now?
i remeber you use microG well theres a way supposely to inject signature spoofing on miui 10
you also said you made flashable .. no need theres one in this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77460913&postcount=3798
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Raptorddd, it is not possible using xPosed modules or framework on MIUI based ROMs. I was merely answering the general question if it can be installed on the Redmi Note 5. That question did not ask for MIUI.
To make that clear once again to all other users:
- MIUI uses a special framework that does not allow working with usual xPosed framwork
- Oreo AOSP and LIneage based ROMs do install and work with xPosed.
I have never used Gapps on my Redmi Note 5. I have microG on all my Oreo ROMs based on AOSP and Lineage. The easiest are Havoc and Aosip, these happen to be the two best ones at this time (for me). I have packed the Google Sync adapters and all microG modules in two zip files that I can flash from TWRP. That way the somewhat tedious installation of microG is vastly simplyfied when changing ROM. Nanodroid in the thread includes items I don't want.
peter-k said:
Raptorddd, it is not possible using xPosed modules or framework on MIUI based ROMs. I was merely answering the general question if it can be installed on the Redmi Note 5. That question did not ask for MIUI.
To make that clear once again to all other users:
- MIUI uses a special framework that does not allow working with usual xPosed framwork
- Oreo AOSP and LIneage based ROMs do install and work with xPosed.
I have never used Gapps on my Redmi Note 5. I have microG on all my Oreo ROMs based on AOSP and Lineage. The easiest are Havoc and Aosip, these happen to be the two best ones at this time (for me). I have packed the Google Sync adapters and all microG modules in two zip files that I can flash from TWRP. That way the somewhat tedious installation of microG is vastly simplyfied when changing ROM. Nanodroid in the thread includes items I don't want.
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ok got it.. i tought you had it on miui.. they are working on a patcher for 8.1 in nanodroid.. theres a guy with miui also helping.
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kostas gp said:
I have seen you referring this microG many times with much admiration. The only microG I know is a small app required to sign in YouTube vanced and the older og YouTube. But of course you are talking about something much more complex. So what is that much useful that microG and fake gapps offer? I predict that it might need a lengthy answer so a summary would be good enough too.
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well lets say its a lite version of google play services.. means more battery and also i can feel more responsive and snappier once you remove it. the only thing i log in is my google account for playstore.. microg replaces playservices.. that has like 300 services and and maybe 20 are on. while microg has like 7 or so.. on and less then 20 services..
i just want longer battery and more performance.. with microG that guy said on link that he added the signature to miui 10. i have not tried it yet.. easy way is magisk module or in nougat roms that are deodexed... oreo is odexed so cant patch it.. they are working on a patch that woks on oreo.. also 9.0 pie has problems i assumed rom is deodexed.
Gapps is a major contributor to battery consumption, most of the services are calling home functions that ensure Google gets also the last bit of where you go and what you do. Google Play services ensures this still happening in particular when there are non-Google apps running. Over the years it has been developed from an acceptable application framework to ensure location, notification and app service functions to a heavy prying tool. It is important for Google, which that is why it's force updated.
Google is making app developers disabling apps functioning, if no Google apps are installed, even though the app would work perfectly fine without.
That is where microG comes in. It is a not always a 100% replacement, some apps such as Google maps work only partially with microG, though there are alternatives for almost everything. https://shadow53.com/android/no-gapps/setup-guide/microg/
Tried to flash Xposed today only via Magisk 17.1v
Ended up in bootloop for MIUI 10 Developer ROM.
P.S.- Reflash the same zip via Recovery to uninstall and get out of boot loop
Some are claiming Xposed v90-beta3 is working with MIUI 10 but i've tried and it just results in a bootloop or booting to TWRP.
Has anyone on here had any success with xposed and MIUI 10?
Doesn't work, I tried and it too ended up in bootloop.
raptorddd said:
ok got it.. i tought you had it on miui.. they are working on a patcher for 8.1 in nanodroid.. theres a guy with miui also helping.
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well lets say its a lite version of google play services.. means more battery and also i can feel more responsive and snappier once you remove it. the only thing i log in is my google account for playstore.. microg replaces playservices.. that has like 300 services and and maybe 20 are on. while microg has like 7 or so.. on and less then 20 services..
i just want longer battery and more performance.. with microG that guy said on link that he added the signature to miui 10. i have not tried it yet.. easy way is magisk module or in nougat roms that are deodexed... oreo is odexed so cant patch it.. they are working on a patch that woks on oreo.. also 9.0 pie has problems i assumed rom is deodexed.
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Indeed, long battery would be just fine, I expected working for nearly 24 hours but my phone had no charge in 18 hours or maybe it's the issue with my device?
Отправлено с моего MS650 через Tapatalk
I've just bought whyred in Indonesia. My rom is official OREO but still MIUI 9.X. I wanna use Xposed Installer for Gojek. Could I install Xposed installer on my Whyred? Thanks

getting a used razer phone

i bought a razer phone and its the mail now. the seller told me that it was on the stock razor ROM. I plan on rooting it and installing TWRP but I was wondering if I should stay on the stock ROM or if was worth going to the trouble to install a custom ROM?
Aosp 8.1 or Stock + root are most stable and don't have broken features
Any pie gsi without root should work but might need a quick WiFi fix
SeriousFlash said:
Aosp 8.1 or Stock + root are most stable and don't have broken features
Any pie gsi without root should work but might need a quick WiFi fix
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thank you. would you suggest the aosp from this post? https://forum.xda-developers.com/razer-phone/how-to/treble-install-generic-image-gsi-razer-t3770684
or what pie gsi would you suggest?
edit, update: this is a list of pie gsi's i found
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
I would agree with @SeriousFlash, any 8.1 GSI or Stock plus Magisk 17.1 is a good bet.
I had Pixel Experience 8.1 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-development/8-1-0-pixel-experience-t3796011) for a while, great looking ROM with nice features. I had some trouble with Bluetooth but that doesn't seem to be a common experience...
If you want Magisk, all the Pie ROMs will break in some way - no data. WiFi, Bluetooth etc.
Just one thing, I have never actually installed TWRP, just loaded it temporarily via fastboot. I do it this way just because of some of the bad luck stories I've read when folks have flashed it permanently. YMMV.
Peace.
chris5s said:
I would agree with @SeriousFlash, any 8.1 GSI or Stock plus Magisk 17.1 is a good bet.
I had Pixel Experience 8.1 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-development/8-1-0-pixel-experience-t3796011) for a while, great looking ROM with nice features. I had some trouble with Bluetooth but that doesn't seem to be a common experience...
If you want Magisk, all the Pie ROMs will break in some way - no data. WiFi, Bluetooth etc.
Just one thing, I have never actually installed TWRP, just loaded it temporarily via fastboot. I do it this way just because of some of the bad luck stories I've read when folks have flashed it permanently. YMMV.
Peace.
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I just got my razer phone not long ago as well.
So just to clarify... If I want data, wifi, Bluetooth etc to function as they should then I should temporally load TWRP and use 8.1 GSI (e.g. Lineage 15.1 from here) with Magisk as an option for root?
-SKYLINE- said:
I just got my razer phone not long ago as well.
So just to clarify... If I want data, wifi, Bluetooth etc to function as they should then I should temporally load TWRP and use 8.1 GSI (e.g. Lineage 15.1 from here) with Magisk as an option for root?
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Yes.
Magisk breaks those things on Android 9/Pie. If you don't use Magisk then give them a go. There are versions of Pie which are already rooted without Magisk, check the threads to see.
Otherwise Magisk seems to work with 8.1 ROMs without issue :good:
Peace
-SKYLINE- said:
I just got my razer phone not long ago as well.
So just to clarify... If I want data, wifi, Bluetooth etc to function as they should then I should temporally load TWRP and use 8.1 GSI (e.g. Lineage 15.1 from here) with Magisk as an option for root?
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xda has a treble dev forum so you could try this link for more roms
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble
ive been using my phone for a few days now and im still on the stock rom. has anyone tried xposed or maybe have a suggestion for magisk to get some more customizations like qs edit or advanced reboot?
update. im using xposed, gravitybox and magisk 18 now

[GUIDE] GSI ROMs installation tutorial. In pursuit of the best ROM that is not MIUI

Disclaimer: I am not a developer (I don't code), but I have been flashing ROMs for many devices over the years. This is more of a practical guide from an end-user perspective in pursuit of finding the best ROM for this magnificent hardware. This is more of a compilation of all the relevant information I found. I'm very open to suggestions/corrections that could improve this.
Disclaimer: Only tested with RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS GSI.
I haven't seen a proper guide to flash GSI ROMs for Mi Mix 3, thus I decided to share what I know that works. I put a brief explanation for each step below.
1. Unlock Bootloader - If you haven't done so yet, I recommend following the instructions in https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/bootloader
2. Install TWRP
a) I recommend to use the official TWRP from this link https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomimix3.html or refer to the forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3901261.
b) To install TWRP, I recommend to follow the instructions from Xiaomi.eu. For those not familiar, the "twrp.img" in the code should be the full path of the file. Something like "D:\folder\twrp.img"
c) If you have an older version of TWRP, I suggest to update it to the official.
3. Install Xiaomi.eu - Start from this step in case of bootloops or issues (especially caused by Magisk modules by my experience)
a) This is what I do instead of the 'flash vendor.img from Chinese Dev' prerequisite mentioned in other threads. This is an easier step (just one flash in TWRP) and a better fallback (a working ROM) in case things go wrong. I have had no issues (fingerprint, calls, etc..) with this and I've done this thrice.
b) Download the latest MIUIv10.2 Stable for MIMix3 from the link https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-10-0-10-1-10-2-stable-release.47170/.
c) Wipe > Format Data (prevents problems, and removes encryption if you had it). Also do Factory Reset (idk, just to be sure).
d) Copy xiaomi.eu ROM to internal storage, then Install > Flash. No need to boot/restart, proceed to the next step.
4. Install GSI ROM - wth is GSI? https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-(FAQ)
a) We can actually install any GSI in https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development but there is an issue in installing Google Apps (Open GApps) as many people mentioned in https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/development/9-0-resurrection-remix-v7-0-t3891975 and as confirmed by the official TWRP thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...p-recovery-t3901261/post79035909#post79035909
b) Given the above, the only feasible options are GSI ROMs with built-in GApps and the only 2 I found are PixelExperience GSI and ArrowOS GSI. As GApps is integrated in the system.img, no need to flash Open GApps thus no issues. Having tried both, I personally recommend ArrowOS due to the performance and additional customization options.
c) Download the arm64 AB version (ArrowOS as an example) https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...abled-device-development/gsi-arrowos-t3835111
d) Copy the resulting system.img to internal storage (extract if its a .zip), in TWRP click Install > Install Images > select system.img of ArrowOS > select System partition. You can now boot, or follow next step to root with Magisk.
5. Install Magisk
a) The Magisk version that passes SafetyNet is the builds from ianmacd https://github.com/ianmacd/MagiskBuilds look for v18.2 (newer versions might work but I haven't tried them yet). You can still use the official Magisk Manager and the ianmacd version will be recognized. Just change the update channel in Magisk to https://goo.gl/yZpnrf. Credits to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/how-to/root-magisk-18-2-mix-3-t3905754
b) After flashing Magisk, boot, install Magisk Manager, then download and install the module "SafetyPatch". SafetyNet check will now be success.
c) Even though SafetyNet is passed, some banking apps still are not working. Hopefully someone can share a solution (probably MagiskHide Props Config, or canary builds?) to make banking apps work.
Final Thoughts
ArrowOS GSI seems to be stable enough and I'm using it as my daily driver now. I am so much happier compared to when using MIUI Global ROM. I really like the performance (very fluid), battery life (a lot better than MIUI Global), customizations (like traffic indicator, status bar stuff), unli Google Photos, and everything that makes AOSP/stock android awesome. No more bloatware, annoying non-dismissable notifications, and horrible auto brightness from MIUI.
The only real issue I encountered so far is the bluetooth audio/music issue, but this seems to be a common problem in GSI ROMs. Bluetooth calls work though. There is no app to handle the slider (but I don't care. lol). Lastly, the AI button becomes useless, but see below for the fix.
Optional stuff that makes things better:
1. Remapping AI button - When using GSI ROMs, AI button becomes useless. But to map it back to Google Assistant (or anything actually), follow the instructions from this thread (needs some knowledge about Tasker). https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78523778&postcount=38 For the Tasker Task, I selected Input > Voice Command. This now assigns the button to open Google Assistant. Does not work well when screen is off though, but its just easy to unlock.
2. Google Camera - The main reason why I bought this phone. Google Camera brings out the best in the awesome camera - Use this version https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/themes/gcam-6-manual-focus-long-exposure-t3885610
3. Stereo Speaker Mod - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/themes/magisk-stereo-speaker-mod-mix-3-t3900580 Makes the phone earpiece into a speaker, increasing overall volume. I personally use version 3 and I'm very happy.
4. Fluid NG - App in Google Play Store to have the same recents/home/back gestures from MIUI 10.
reasonablebasis said:
Disclaimer: I am not a developer (I don't code), but I have been flashing ROMs for many devices over the years. This is more of a practical guide from an end-user perspective in pursuit of finding the best ROM for this magnificent hardware. This is more of a compilation of all the relevant information I found. I'm very open to suggestions/corrections that could improve this
I haven't seen a proper guide to flash GSI ROMs for Mi Mix 3, thus I decided to share what I know that works. I put a brief explanation for each step below.
1. Unlock Bootloader - If you haven't done so yet, I recommend following the instructions in https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/bootloader
2. Install TWRP
a) I recommend to use the official TWRP from this link https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomimix3.html or refer to the forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3901261.
b) To install TWRP, I recommend to follow the instructions from Xiaomi.eu. For those not familiar, the "twrp.img" in the code should be the full path of the file. Something like "D:\folder\twrp.img"
c) If you have an older version of TWRP, I suggest to update it to the official.
3. Install Xiaomi.eu - Start from this step in case of bootloops or issues (especially caused by Magisk modules by my experience)
a) This is what I do instead of the 'flash vendor.img from Chinese Dev' prerequisite mentioned in other threads. This is an easier step (just one flash in TWRP) and a better fallback (a working ROM) in case things go wrong. I have had no issues (fingerprint, calls, etc..) with this and I've done this thrice.
b) Download the latest MIUIv10.2 Stable for MIMix3 from the link https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-10-0-10-1-10-2-stable-release.47170/.
c) Wipe > Format Data (prevents problems, and removes encryption if you had it). Also do Factory Reset (idk, just to be sure).
d) Copy xiaomi.eu ROM to internal storage, then Install > Flash. No need to boot/restart, proceed to the next step.
4. Install GSI ROM - wth is GSI? https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-(FAQ)
a) We can actually install any GSI in https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development but there is an issue in installing Google Apps (Open GApps) as many people mentioned in https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/development/9-0-resurrection-remix-v7-0-t3891975 and as confirmed by the official TWRP thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...p-recovery-t3901261/post79035909#post79035909
b) Given the above, the only feasible options are GSI ROMs with built-in GApps and the only 2 I found are PixelExperience GSI and ArrowOS GSI. As GApps is integrated in the system.img, no need to flash Open GApps thus no issues. Having tried both, I personally recommend ArrowOS due to the performance and additional customization options.
c) Download the arm64 AB version (ArrowOS as an example) https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...abled-device-development/gsi-arrowos-t3835111
d) Copy the resulting system.img to internal storage (extract if its a .zip), in TWRP click Install > Install Images > select system.img of ArrowOS > select System partition. You can now boot, or follow next step to root with Magisk.
5. Install Magisk
a) The Magisk version that passes SafetyNet is the builds from ianmacd https://github.com/ianmacd/MagiskBuilds look for v18.2 (newer versions might work but I haven't tried them yet). You can still use the official Magisk Manager and the ianmacd version will be recognized. Just change the update channel in Magisk to https://goo.gl/yZpnrf. Credits to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/how-to/root-magisk-18-2-mix-3-t3905754
b) After flashing Magisk, boot, install Magisk Manager, then download and install the module "SafetyPatch". SafetyNet check will now be success.
c) Even though SafetyNet is passed, some banking apps still are not working. Hopefully someone can share a solution (probably MagiskHide Props Config, or canary builds?) to make banking apps work.
Final Thoughts
ArrowOS GSI seems to be stable enough and I'm using it as my daily driver now. I am so much happier compared to when using MIUI Global ROM. I really like the performance (very fluid), battery life (a lot better than MIUI Global), customizations (like traffic indicator, status bar stuff), unli Google Photos, and everything that makes AOSP/stock android awesome. No more bloatware, annoying non-dismissable notifications, and horrible auto brightness from MIUI.
The only real issue I encountered so far is the bluetooth audio/music issue, but this seems to be a common problem in GSI ROMs. Bluetooth calls work though. There is no app to handle the slider (but I don't care. lol). Lastly, the AI button becomes useless, but see below for the fix.
Optional stuff that makes things better:
1. Remapping AI button - When using GSI ROMs, AI button becomes useless. But to map it back to Google Assistant (or anything actually), follow the instructions from this thread (needs some knowledge about Tasker). https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78523778&postcount=38 For the Tasker Task, I selected Input > Voice Command. This now assigns the button to open Google Assistant. Does not work well when screen is off though, but its just easy to unlock.
2. Google Camera - The main reason why I bought this phone. Google Camera brings out the best in the awesome camera - Use this version https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/themes/gcam-6-manual-focus-long-exposure-t3885610
3. Stereo Speaker Mod - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-3/themes/magisk-stereo-speaker-mod-mix-3-t3900580 Makes the phone earpiece into a speaker, increasing overall volume. I personally use version 3 and I'm very happy.
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Not all GSI work ontop of Xiaomi Eu
Flashing magisk and safety net patch also doesn't guarantee safety net passing on a few of the GSI as well. CTS will fail for obvious reasons
Mackay53 said:
Not all GSI work ontop of Xiaomi Eu
Flashing magisk and safety net patch also doesn't guarantee safety net passing on a few of the GSI as well.
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Noted. Which GSI have you tried that do not work on top of Xiaomi.EU? I tried RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS and all work well. I can put this as a disclaimer.
Any solution for the Magisk safetynet, or is this really the best solution available so far?
reasonablebasis said:
Noted. Which GSI have you tried that do not work on top of Xiaomi.EU? I tried RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS and all work well. I can put this as a disclaimer.
Any solution for the Magisk safetynet, or is this really the best solution available so far?
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Can't remember as it was a while ago, possibly OctoOS and descendant and 1 other, omni ROM maybe.
For the ones that come with SU you need to navigate to the xbin folder in the system and remove the SU file.
Then cause Xiaomi EU uses the wrong fingerprint props you need to use the magisk props config module and manually type in the mix 3 fingerprint (unless the module has been updated to include mix 3).
If you installed the Chinese dev vendor then the props will be there ready to be used so the magisk module can make them active without manually typing it. This will sort out both safety net fails.
If this was sometime ago, the features in China Dev would have already been integrated in the latest China Stable, which is the basis of Xiaomi.EU.
Maybe you can test it now to see if Xiaomi.EU really works. I tried it with RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS and I'm facing no issues. So flashing China Dev vendor.img seems to be an outdated instruction.
reasonablebasis said:
Noted. Which GSI have you tried that do not work on top of Xiaomi.EU? I tried RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS and all work well. I can put this as a disclaimer.
Any solution for the Magisk safetynet, or is this really the best solution available so far?
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Pixel dust gsi too....
reasonablebasis said:
If this was sometime ago, the features in China Dev would have already been integrated in the latest China Stable, which is the basis of Xiaomi.EU.
Maybe you can test it now to see if Xiaomi.EU really works. I tried it with RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS and I'm facing no issues. So flashing China Dev vendor.img seems to be an outdated instruction.
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The 3 GSI you mention is a very small sample of the GSI available so you can't say it's an outdated instruction. Have you tested them all like I have? No you haven't.
Xiaomi EU does not use the correct mix3 vendor.img, that's what causes the issue.
Mackay53 said:
The 3 GSI you mention is a very small sample of the GSI available so you can't say it's an outdated instruction. Have you tested them all like I have? No you haven't.
Xiaomi EU does not use the correct mix3 vendor.img, that's what causes the issue.
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Ok, I'll put a disclaimer that this only works on RR, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS. Anyway, I'm sure that the latest stable Xiaomi.EU vendor works without any issues with ArrowOS, else why would I be using it as my daily driver.
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Someone know if there is a GSI with gapps and that don't have issue with bluetooth?
SafetyPatch module
reasonablebasis said:
5. Install Magisk
a) The Magisk version that passes SafetyNet is the builds from ianmacd https://github.com/ianmacd/MagiskBuilds look for v18.2 (newer versions might work but I haven't tried them yet). You can still use the official Magisk Manager and the ianmacd version will be recognized. Just change the update channel in Magisk to https://goo.gl/yZpnrf. Credits to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-...mix-3-t3905754
b) After flashing Magisk, boot, install Magisk Manager, then download and install the module "SafetyPatch". SafetyNet check will now be success.
c) Even though SafetyNet is passed, some banking apps still are not working. Hopefully someone can share a solution (probably MagiskHide Props Config, or canary builds?) to make banking apps work.
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Mate, I can't find this module via Magisk Manager... Please help!
jonny908 said:
Mate, I can't find this module via Magisk Manager... Please help!
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You sure? Try searching for "SafetyPatch"
reasonablebasis said:
You sure? Try searching for "SafetyPatch"
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Strange....
reasonablebasis said:
You sure? Try searching for "SafetyPatch"
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Issue resolved. I had to use Magisk Manager 7.x.x, I was trying using 6.0.
Installed, MagiskHide working as it should now.
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@reasonablebasis
Sorry for third post in a row., but.... I have no issues with bluetooth audio/music that everyone is talking about. Listening to Spotify on my QCY bluetooth earphones now.....
jonny908 said:
Issue resolved. I had to use Magisk Manager 7.x.x, I was trying using 6.0.
Installed, MagiskHide working as it should now.
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@reasonablebasis
Sorry for third post in a row., but.... I have no issues with bluetooth audio/music that everyone is talking about. Listening to Spotify on my QCY bluetooth earphones now.....
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On Arrow ?
Wahoux said:
On Arrow ?
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Yep! Not sure how to prove that though xD
Android Q GSI !
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-gsi-project-treble/
Wahoux said:
Android Q GSI !
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-gsi-project-treble/
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Dare to try? xD
jonny908 said:
Dare to try? xD
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ahah no xD
Right now i'm about to flash Arrow, I hope I won't have bluetooth issue . On the non-GSI Pixel Experience, some reported issue with bluetooth whereas it was working fine for me... so let's see :fingers-crossed:
jonny908 said:
Mate, I can't find this module via Magisk Manager... Please help!
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jonny908 said:
Issue resolved. I had to use Magisk Manager 7.x.x, I was trying using 6.0.
Installed, MagiskHide working as it should now.
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@reasonablebasis
Sorry for third post in a row., but.... I have no issues with bluetooth audio/music that everyone is talking about. Listening to Spotify on my QCY bluetooth earphones now.....
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Wow good for you. You flashed xiaomi.eu prior to GSI right? enumerate the steps you did, so that we we hopefully can replicate your success. Hehe

Question Going back to original (MIUI Global stable) after flashing many custom roms

Hello, guys! I have a question for you; I hope you could help me out with this, I've been looking over the web and couldn't find anything.
First some background.
Right after I bought my POCO F3, I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the xiaomi.eu rom, I stayed there for months, but then I wanted to try some AOSP ROMs, so I flashed crDroid, it wasn't what I was looking for, so I switched to Pixel Experience, I was pretty happy with it but some banking apps didn't work even with Magisk and zygisk and all that stuff, so I tried to flash Pixel OS but their recovery didn't work for me, my last shot was Lineage OS, but it was similar to crDroid, long story short, I decided to go back to MIUI global.
I used the official MiFlash tool and flashed the latest release of MIUI global stable through fastboot.
My concern is the following, after flashing the original rom through fastboot with the option "clean_all" is the phone stays the same as before flashing all that stuff? If not, what should I do?
Somehow I feel like there is a huge mess in the internal memory and I just want to make sure that everything is formatted, cleaned and original, like it never had any custom rom installed before.
If you chose clean all it will be like Brandon new, take note if you leave the bootloader un locked it will not pass google play store of certification, how lame right ,they want you to lock the bootloader, that's why I chose Arrow
jefffrom said:
If you chose clean all it will be like Brandon new, take note if you leave the bootloader un locked it will not pass google play store of certification, how lame right ,they want you to lock the bootloader, that's why I chose Arrow
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I didn't now that, I just installed safetynet test and it fails the CTS profile match
Can I just lock the bootloader again to go back to normal? I don't plan to keep messing around with custom roms again
woix said:
I didn't now that, I just installed safetynet test and it fails the CTS profile match
Can I just lock the bootloader again to go back to normal? I don't plan to keep messing around with custom roms again
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Yes
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Yes
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Thanks bro, I'll do that
You don't need to lock the BL.
Get Magisk, enable Zygisk, and use the Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" from GitHub. The Module did the job for me.
Might also work on Pixel Experience. ^^
I'm currently just using Stock MIUI 13.
cyanGalaxy said:
You don't need to lock the BL.
Get Magisk, enable Zygisk, and use the Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" from GitHub. The Module did the job for me.
Might also work on Pixel Experience. ^^
I'm currently just using Stock MIUI 13.
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I already did that in pixel experience, but there was just one banking app that didn't want to work no matter what I try. I really wanted to stay in pixel experience but now that I'm back in MIUI 13 with poco launcher 4 it's not that bad either, at least I have Dolby Atmos, HDR and all that stuff.
woix said:
I already did that in pixel experience, but there was just one banking app that didn't want to work no matter what I try. I really wanted to stay in pixel experience but now that I'm back in MIUI 13 with poco launcher 4 it's not that bad either, at least I have Dolby Atmos, HDR and all that stuff.
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Yeah because of Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera I'm also staying on MIUI. ^^
BTW, just to really make sure, you used Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" on Pixel Experience, yes?
You can try deleting the folder "TWRP" if existent (some apps check for that folder, e.g. Mario Kart). You can also try hiding Magisk App (apps also check for that app).
cyanGalaxy said:
Yeah because of Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera I'm also staying on MIUI. ^^
BTW, just to really make sure, you used Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" on Pixel Experience, yes?
You can try deleting the folder "TWRP" if existent (some apps check for that folder, e.g. Mario Kart). You can also try hiding Magisk App (apps also check for that app).
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Yes, All of that. I followed this tutorial btw
cyanGalaxy said:
Yeah because of Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera I'm also staying on MIUI. ^^
BTW, just to really make sure, you used Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" on Pixel Experience, yes?
You can try deleting the folder "TWRP" if existent (some apps check for that folder, e.g. Mario Kart). You can also try hiding Magisk App (apps also check for that app).
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if you want the goodies of MIUI but also to pass safetynet without issues i suggest you to try "xiaomi eu"
they are based on the chinese rom which is ahead in terms of features and bugfixes (specially the beta) and have some optimizations to make the experience better
emmanuelin14 said:
if you want the goodies of MIUI but also to pass safetynet without issues i suggest you to try "xiaomi eu"
they are based on the chinese rom which is ahead in terms of features and bugfixes (specially the beta) and have some optimizations to make the experience better
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Tried it.. it's oky... I like Google System Apps more. Call Recording Feature was nice. :v
But unfortunately, GSI's didn't work/boot with Xiaomi.eu (Generic System Images). I like to be able to use GSI's, to try out other new OSes from time to time, Dual Boot sorta. ^^

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