Hi,
I bought my K30 5g with Chinese rom and tried to switch the GetApps store to English, but the steps described in i.e. YouTube didn't work and I couldn't find a way to switch the language.
Next, I unlocked my phone and flashed MIUI 12 stable from xiaomi.eu. When it first booted, I expected some translated Xiaomi apps, but I was shocked to see my phone was basically empty. No GetApps, no Baidu Maps, no Mi Wallet, just Google Play Store and a few apps that were already English in the Chinese Rom (like Mi Health).
After digesting the fact that the "global version" of my Xiaomi phone doesn't come with the Xiaomi app-store, I downloaded an apk of Xiaomi GetApps 14.8.0, only to discover that there are no apps in the store. Every page just says "That's all for now". So it seems my Xiaomi phone doesn't offer any apps in its Xiaomi app-store, which it doesn't ship with.
Is there any official way to get the "GetApps" store working in English?
Could it be that the store is empty because I am in an unsupported region (Canada)? If so, how could I overwrite that?
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One of our Chinesse Partners bring me a Huawei P9 smartphone as gift, but it is only for using in mainland China. I can not use any of Google services, all the stores and menues is in Chinesse, although I have changed the lang to Eng. How can I root, or update or modify the android version to use it? There is no option in the root menu for updating!
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I'm trying to buy a Mi Max 3 Global version on Ebay but sellers are really confusing me with their listing titles.
One seller is selling the Mi Max 3 but it's "EU Version". As far as i'm aware, there's only two versions out right now correct?
1. Global version with english box and EU charger - (NO ROM)
2. China version with chinese box and china charger - (Fake or official global ROM's installed by the seller)
Is it possible the seller is mistaking the "EU Version" as the "Global Version"? Or is "EU Version" actually another possible version that I'm not aware of?
I messaged the seller on Ebay asking if the "Global version" and "EU version" is the same?; and this is what they replied to me:
"Thank you for contacting us! This model is official EU version, compare to China version with global rom it's Xiaomi's official EU version.
But unfortunately on the box it doesn't state it's EU version but please rest assured it comes with EU charger and AU adapter, and it's in English, and because of environment protection issue, we no longer provide physical manuals, but we can provide English e-manual for you, thank you!"
It comes with Xiaomi.eu ROM
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tuddu said:
It comes with Xiaomi.eu ROM
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Xiaomi.eu is/is not '' Official Xiaomi" software I think???
This is a question, as I want to buy 6GB Max 3, but don't want any enthusiasts home cooked ROM, not on day 1 anyway, maybe later.
Xiaomi.eu is a custom ROM prepared by Xiaomi enthusiasts in Europe. They take the Chinese MIUI beta and stable ROMs, completely strip them of Chinese language and bloatware, install Google apps (illegal in China) tweak the ROM for better performance, and add dozens of European language options (the Chinese ROMs only offer Mandarin and English). The developer s are very professional and update their beta ROMs every week.
Therr is only 2 version of Max 3. One is chinese version and the other global version. A lot of seller say "internation version" which is chinese version with global rom/fake rom or custom rom (xiaomi.eu).
Also some seller print a sticker with global version but its fake, its chinese.
Where is my Blue Mi Max 3
tuddu said:
It comes with Xiaomi.eu ROM
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Xiaomi.eu is a custom ROM prepared by Xiaomi enthusiasts in Europe. They take the Chinese MIUI beta and stable ROMs, completely strip them of Chinese language and bloatware, install Google apps (illegal in China) tweak the ROM for better performance, and add dozens of European language options (the Chinese ROMs only offer Mandarin and English). The developer s are very professional and update their beta ROMs every week.
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Thank you for complete answer. :highfive:
So this is what you use, how about Android monthly security updates, do they come to you?
And no problems with sensitive apps, banks etc?
Now my big itch is-----I want a Blue MI Max 3, Only seen 6GB available up to now with Chinese/Dealer roms.. Don't want that!
If as you state Xiaomi eu is trustworthy ROM would go for that too.
Thanks again.
I don't think it's a simple. Personally I have the 4gb 64gb Global version, since I wanted the locked bootloader. Xiaomi.eu (I'm not sure) should be flashable only with unlocked bootloader, so you could have problem with certain bank app. As far as I know, 6/128 global version doesn't exist, therefore it comes with Chinese ROM or xiaomi.eu but (I assume) with unlocked bootloader. Someone here having the 64/128 can confirm you this.
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I have an officially unlocked bootloader and Magisk with the xiaomi.eu ROM. It passes saftey-net and I use Google Pay and my various banking apps without any problem.
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I have an officially unlocked bootloader and Magisk with the xiaomi.eu ROM. It passes saftey-net and I use Google Pay and my various banking apps without any problem.
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I have a problem with Riru Module. It ignores the screen timeout and the screen stays awake. Do you have the same issue?
So im thinking about buying a mate 20x!
As im in Hongkong i have plenty of options to consider:
1: used one (store) for 2700hkd , global. Mint condition, dont know about battery though... Could be bad, because its been on the charger constantly?
2: new global, 4700hkd,
3: new chinese, 128gb, 3700hkd.
(1000hkd is roughly 100€)
I was thinking about getting the chinese Version, because its cheaper. Also i like to tinker around with open bootloader and custom roms. Is there anyone out there though that could get Banking apps to work? (Magisk?) Does Google Pay work on the chinese version?
Is it possible to completly transform the cn version into global, with an open bootloader, so i dont run into annoying problems everyday with google services?
Or maybe just a complete custom rom?
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So im thinking about buying a mate 20x!
As im in Hongkong i have plenty of options to consider:
1: used one (store) for 2700hkd , global. Mint condition, dont know about battery though... Could be bad, because its been on the charger constantly?
2: new global, 4700hkd,
3: new chinese, 128gb, 3700hkd.
(1000hkd is roughly 100€)
I was thinking about getting the chinese Version, because its cheaper. Also i like to tinker around with open bootloader and custom roms. Is there anyone out there though that could get Banking apps to work? (Magisk?) Does Google Pay work on the chinese version?
Is it possible to completly transform the cn version into global, with an open bootloader, so i dont run into annoying problems everyday with google services?
Or maybe just a complete custom rom?
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In your situation, I would go for the Chinese, new. For that price, it worths every cent.
Periodically you can get boot unlocked code. Then you will be able to install global 2.2 rom, magisk incorporated: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...-mate-20-x-global00ized-2-0-emui-9-1-t3920956. It's 9.1 beta. As long as you stay rooted (magisk) you can have Google Pay operational with this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-google-pay-gms-17-1-22-pie-t3929950.
But you may never have Q10 and beyond. Nor even 9.1 beyond beta. Huawei has implemented a new memory system erofs and installed the system as read only. There are some promising attempts to break through though.
I'd get the Chinese version local. I had the AL00 and had no problems with Google play services. For the price, I wouldn't worry about the battery too much. This phone has a couple mAh to spare....
Can this be done?... Because some vendors on Aliexpress are giving an option to have the global rom installed before they ship it out. I guess my question is, are they really installing the global rom, or just installing the google play store?
My guess is they would just install Google Play Store app.
Rebranding is nearly impossible and currently there is no established and supported procedure to rebrand the AL00 to L29.
I also saw that on Ali. Asked seller, not answered. Must be just play store (maybe some more Google apps to add, trivial). For 50usd, no sense...
Shame you can't rebrand. Anyone know the main reasons why?
i agree with the comments above, it might just be the google apps so people wont be shocked with all china stuff and no google.
rebranding needs the bootloader to be unlocked as i understood from the forum which cant happen now since huawie locked it
but would you actually buy a phone while then open it ? how would you know that its actually new and they only installed google for you ? o_o
Hi there,
my girlfriend has a Mi 10T Pro and still has MIUI 12.1.4 and security Update from February.
Is this normal in Europe or is there something wrong?
I read here about global Version of 12.1.5 for months now, but it still hasn't arrived in germany?!?
The device is in original firmware and bought free, no provider device.
Thanks for answers!
btw: Is there a normal Firmware update thread? For my Huawei P30 Pro there is a thread for updates, but here I don't find the thread where users just post: I got Update xyz in my land and it has these descriptions.
Hi,
Here is the actual list about the available firmwares for MI 10T pro:
Download Install MIUI ROM for Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro firmware
Download & Install MIUI ROM for Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro – All MIUI firmware that will help to upgrade or downgrade your Xiaomi smartphone.
flashxiaomi.com
It's OK that you are in Germany, but your phone is global, eea, or what?
You can flash the latest fw, but you must to be sure which version need or else you can brick your device.....
I wrote above that the phone is global
And I don't want to flash anything, I want to know why there is no update from Xiaomi itself for the phone. You know OTA.....
And the thread you posted is not what I asked for
Yes, you have right.
I don't know why not updated automatically your phone, but you can do the followings:
Settings\About the phone\MIUI version:
click sometimes the 12 "logo" and you will get some extra options...
right upside, clik on the dots ( menu ) \ update settings.... download automatically, and accept earlier updates
If still not update, you can download manually from the mentioned link the right version, copy your phone, and select the update package manually.
Didn't change anything.... and I just don't want to download. It has to work automatically.
Is there anybody else with the problem?
Even changed system region to India...
If manually checking for updates doesn't work, then you'll have to wait. Update rollouts don't occur to all phones at once and sometimes they get paused or even skipped until the next version when bugs arise.
You'll get it when you get it.
Same here, also Mi 10T Pro Global in Germany.
I tried changing region to India, but no difference. So I think, we have to wait :-(
Just follow the steps in post #4 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/update-12-1-5-in-europe.4312725/post-85403933 and download the rom from the official miui download page. Also set back your region to your default. Sometimes it just takes more time for the update to appear but you can always update it manually - it's not a big deal.
I'm in the UK with a Mi10T Pro with a Global/EU firmware, and was stuck on MIUI 12.1 with January security updates.
I downloaded this stable Firmware from the FlashXiaomi website:
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.3.0.RJDEUXM/miui_APOLLOEEAGlobal_V12.5.3.0.RJDEUXM_394b6c2000_11.0.zip
Then you go to settings/about phone/MIUI version and then keep taping the logo till it says something like additional features activated.
Then click on the 3 dots in the right corner and it will say 'Choose update package'