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Does a global ROM for this phone exist?

Because according to my online seller it does.
Question roughly translates to: Which ROM? If I encounter any issues can you help to claim the warranty (to China)?
He answered "Global ROM. Yes I can help"
But the question now is: does a global official stable ROM even exist for this phone? Isn't it China-only?

I bought the MI 5s Plus 64 GB in China a few days ago. I can confirm you there is no Global ROM yet. However, the stock Chinese ROM has English as language. You can also install Google Play Store and uninstall any bloatware default apps.
There is an Unofficial EU ROM if you wish to try.
https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi5s-plus.149/

I got the Mi5s (not plus) last week and it shipped with miui 8 global rom including pretty much any language not just english and chinese!

Please note that the MIUI rom could be manipulated by the guy who installed it. Currently there is no official global rom from Xiaomi for the 5s. All the currently sold ones with Global ROM are unpacked by the seller and reinstalled with some MIUI rom, which could be manipulated. Also OTA updates won't work with those mobiles
I'm also waiting for an official global rom, it's just not sure yet if there will be one.

I bought this phone with chinese rom and I was going to flash global rom as soon as it is released. but I'm not planning to change the rom anymore. I have debloated it myself and I'm happy with it at the moment.

I have to admit, I'm pretty disappointed. I honestly didn't realize I wouldn't be getting official MIUI.
Is there any particular way for me to see if there is any harmful backdoor software installed? So far this "global ROM (8.6.10.0)" seems solid enough, all functions seem to work except that when I go into the updater and try to choose an install package it tells me to install file explorer first....
I'm downloading the stable, official Chinese ROM right now... Not sure if I'll install it or not though...

dgrasley said:
I have to admit, I'm pretty disappointed. I honestly didn't realize I wouldn't be getting official MIUI.
Is there any particular way for me to see if there is any harmful backdoor software installed? So far this "global ROM (8.6.10.0)" seems solid enough, all functions seem to work except that when I go into the updater and try to choose an install package it tells me to install file explorer first....
I'm downloading the stable, official Chinese ROM right now... Not sure if I'll install it or not though...
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I got such a vendor "global" rom, tried to flash with official chinese zip, did not work -> verification problem.
unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp and xiaomi eu rom based on official chinesese developer rom..
Will wait for global rom as chinese rom is too much bloated..
If they launch it in india(hope so), global rom will exist, otherwise xiaomi eu forever...

[email protected] said:
I got such a vendor "global" rom, tried to flash with official chinese zip, did not work -> verification problem.
unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp and xiaomi eu rom based on official chinesese developer rom..
Will wait for global rom as chinese rom is too much bloated..
If they launch it in india(hope so), global rom will exist, otherwise xiaomi eu forever...
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So, you had success in unlocking BL and flashing twrp? Did you follow a guide? Do you have a link?

dgrasley said:
So, you had success in unlocking BL and flashing twrp? Did you follow a guide? Do you have a link?
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All good for me except fingerprint (may be due to plastic cover.. will try later after receiving my tempered glass)
I have an mi account which i used for unlocking..
You can create an account then use this link
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Once they approve they will send a mail with link to download the unlocking software
You should install that, then run it and login in that..
You can unlock it there
install required tools- fastboot ... drivers.. (for me standard android sdk was sufficient...)
After installing those..
You should shutdown device completely then hold volume down and power button at same time to enter fastboot mode
Then connect mobile using cable to your pc
below command should list your device once connected...
fastboot devices
Download the twrp from link given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5s/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-t3480133
make sure that its for proper device (mine is mi5s not plus)
if it a zip extract the img file.. then type command
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
then to boot in to recovery
fastboot boot twrp.img
my twrp defaults to chinese so to change language refer video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOhR92EKD7A
download xiaomi eu for your device
from here https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-10-20.35693/
Then follow standard twrp flashing guidelines..
You can find it everywhere ( >>> Factory Reset >> Wipe select partitions >> install from internal memory if you already copied it there OR sideload using adb from pc)
PS: (I had formatted system partition as well without issues)
my back button was not working properly but after reboot it was ok..

Thank you very much [email protected] for the explanation.
I will try the procedure today evening when i'm home from work.
Update:
worked fine for me. Thank you very much!

Thanks for all the replies, but went ahead and bought the Note 4 instead. Camera is my only complaint against it, otherwise it's a really great first experience with Xiaomi!

Litronius said:
I bought the MI 5s Plus 64 GB in China a few days ago. I can confirm you there is no Global ROM yet. However, the stock Chinese ROM has English as language. You can also install Google Play Store and uninstall any bloatware default apps.
There is an Unofficial EU ROM if you wish to try.
https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi5s-plus.149/
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I just bought 5s 128 GB in Malaysia which is directly import (not from official dealer) with Stable Global ROM 8.0.10.0.0 (MAGCNDH) Build MXB48T as per attached. There is no bloatware and quite stable.
Can anyone confirm it is a real global ROM from Xiaomi or a modified ROM?

OneSU said:
I just bought 5s 128 GB in Malaysia which is directly import (not from official dealer) with Stable Global ROM 8.0.10.0.0 (MAGCNDH) Build MXB48T as per attached. There is no bloatware and quite stable.
Can anyone confirm it is a real global ROM from Xiaomi or a modified ROM?
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The additional 0 at the end of the MIUI version and the CN in the MAGCNDH shows that it is a chinese ROM which was manipulated.
So you won't be able to update it, and I at least could not unlock the bootloader because the xiaomi tool did not recognize it as a xiaomi phone....
So I built me a deep flash cable and flashed chinese official ROM, unlocked it and flashed TWRP and xiaomi.eu ROM....

derMerowinger said:
The additional 0 at the end of the MIUI version and the CN in the MAGCNDH shows that it is a chinese ROM which was manipulated.
So you won't be able to update it, and I at least could not unlock the bootloader because the xiaomi tool did not recognize it as a xiaomi phone....
So I built me a deep flash cable and flashed chinese official ROM, unlocked it and flashed TWRP and xiaomi.eu ROM....
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Any Guide for that? Or a video guide?

Check this here, source: http://en.miui.com/thread-390697-1-1.html
Here is what I did to get an official ROM instead of the malware infected 8.6.10.0:
At first I have to mention that using the EDL Method is very dangerous because you will probably brick your phone if it goes wrong.
If you are not sure about something better ask here before doing anything wrong. The phone should have a full battery and save all your files because the phone will be wiped during the proccess.
Step 1. Download the latest official MIUI Fastboot ROM for Mi 5s:
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.0.10.0....AGCNDH_20160805.0000.29_6.0_cn_49ab3a5120.tgz
(!!! Important - When flashing the ROM with the Xiaomi FlashTool in the step 3. you have browse into the /images Folder. - Browsing into the wrong folder and flashing wrong files will probably brick your phone !!!)
Step 2. Turn your phone into EDL Mode:
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-put-mi-5-into-edl-mode/
(Use Option #1 - Option #2 and #3 does not work)
Step 3. Use this Tutorial to flash the Fastboot ROM to your device. Use Method #3 , as Method #1 and #2 does not work anyway with the fake ROM 8.6.10.0.
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-flash-miui-8-fastboot-and-recovery-rom/
( Skip Step 4,5,6 because your phone is already in the EDL Mode)
This helped me out go get the official Chinese ROM 8.0.10.0. Out of this ROM you can use the MIUI Updater function in the phone to install any other official ROM for the Mi 5s.
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There will never be a global ROM for this phone.
It's a China only device.

I still have a little hope that they might start to sell it in India, which typically means there will be a global rom. But so far nothing is announced, so at the moment there is no hope for an official and signed global rom.

patoberli said:
I still have a little hope that they might start to sell it in India, which typically means there will be a global rom. But so far nothing is announced, so at the moment there is no hope for an official and signed global rom.
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Xiaomi announced that they will not sell it in India.
When Hugo Barra says it wont be sold in India, then it wont be sold in India.
Read this, there the source is linked.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5s/help/answer-global-miui-release-date-t3495372

Thanks for finding this, sad news
Miui global (custom rom) or NFC Payment, Pokemon Go, .... though decision.

OneSU said:
I just bought 5s 128 GB in Malaysia which is directly import (not from official dealer) with Stable Global ROM 8.0.10.0.0 (MAGCNDH) Build MXB48T as per attached. There is no bloatware and quite stable.
Can anyone confirm it is a real global ROM from Xiaomi or a modified ROM?
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My Mi 5s has the same ROM and it works flawlessly. Benchmark results are far ahead compering to those from reviews on YouTube. I was able to unlock bootloader in first try, no problem. If you use Windows 10 make sure to load proper drivers. I don't believe that any reseller is able to compile such perfectly working ROM. It must be Xiaomi that stay behind this, but this is what I believe. As you sad all languages are there and even some you don't find in official global ROM. I will keep this one until official global I released. Be patient.

Installing Android 10/11 on EAW G8S Thinq

Hello,
I have a Brazilian G8s currently running February security patches on ver. v10b-BRA.
Unfortunately LG Brazil is ignoring us and has not even given a estimated date for the release of Android 10 on the phone, so I came to ask for your help hahahah
The only method I have seen that seems like it would work is to install a leaked Beta using "activity launcher" as described in this forum post but I would like to use a more stable release of A10 if possible.
I have rooted an Android phone a few years ago, so if that is required I believe I could do it, it would just be a lot easier to have some kind of guide to follow, as I have found a lack of resources regarding this kind of firmware flash on the G8s...
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance to anyone who is able to help me out! I just want native dark mode and gesture navigation hahahah

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g8/how-to/rooting-g8s-guide-t4044193 there is the rooting guide, it works flawlessly on EU version of G8S. I am not sure which firmware and its magisk_patched.img should you use, maybe some from beta? Hopefully they will later deliver Android 11 in Brazil... https://www.androidauthority.com/android-11-update-tracker-1155652/

kuchynek said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g8/how-to/rooting-g8s-guide-t4044193 there is the rooting guide, it works flawlessly on EU version of G8S. I am not sure which firmware and its magisk_patched.img should you use, maybe some from beta? Hopefully they will later deliver Android 11 in Brazil... https://www.androidauthority.com/android-11-update-tracker-1155652/
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I am not sure if this works on BRA G8s, even if it is an EAW model.
Tried it anyway just now but the adb reboot bootloader line on cmd says there is no device found, even with the phone with developer mode etc. turned on...
Thanks for your help anyway, I will try unlocking the bootloader again later and update the post if it works!

Question ColorOS open beta on EU Model

Does it work to flash the ColorOS OB on the EU model?
Is the modem working?
edit:
got it working now. i did it this way
1. Updated to OOS Open Beta link
2. Download Color OS from your source
3. Install OPLocalUpdate and copy coloros to the root of your phone
4. Set the build date to 1400000000
apply in terminal
Code:
su
resetprop ro.build.data.utc 1400000000
5. Start the update with the apk above
6. ???
7. profit
use it for 3 days now and its stable as oos.
i think its more fluid and smooth then oxygenos, but there is a lot of bloatware and some apps are on chinese, i debloated those
props to @null0seven
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Hey!
Yes, the OOS OB works on the EU model, be sure to choose the NA variant (which is the global one, as the EU version is not available due to strict European laws).
Everything works as intended on my end.
Hope this helps.

IN variant is also OK, though.
IN variant has theme store, WLB 2.0 and super power saving.

LOL Guys, he asked about COLOR OS.
ON TOPIC - Modem works fine since trial versions of COS. Go give it a try.

Sheldd said:
LOL Guys, he asked about COLOR OS.
ON TOPIC - Modem works fine since trial versions of COS. Go give it a try.
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i tried, but i can't even install it.. tried via twrp or local update

Where can i download the color os for oneplus 9 pro global?

habobababo said:
i tried, but i can't even install it.. tried via twrp or local update
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Look in 9 series general thread on telegram, you need a new app for local update

toolhas4degrees said:
Look in 9 series general thread on telegram, you need a new app for local update
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i also tried that. Even downgraded to 11.2.8.8. Local update gives me an error.
Edit:
got it installing now.
Solution:
set ro.build.date.utc to 1400000000 via terminal
Code:
resetprop ro.build.data.utc 1400000000

This could help other users so please put in OP instructions to install & how it works for you. Pro & cons.
Thank you.

A video quick guide "How to Install COLOR OS 12 on Oneplus 9 & 9 Pro"
Color OS have the option in Gestures "Raise to answer a call" ?
And less google BS ?
habobababo
Please put a link for download the rom. User will ask you for sure.

I read that next week the Color OS team will release Color OS 12

Version global?

Question OxygenOS 12 C.60

May 19, 2022:
OnePlus is starting rolllout of a new system update for the OnePlus 9 series. It comes with version C.60 and measures over 1.5GB.
The latest OTA brings a couple of multitasking improvements and adds some connectivity and gaming features. However, the May security patch is still not available for the phones. You can read the full changelog below.
Convenience & efficiency
You can now open up to 3 apps in floating windows at the same time in Split-screen mode and switch between Floating window and Split screen modes
You can now use the Clock app in Quick Return
Connectivity
You can now open up to 3 phone windows on your PC
Games
Adds the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
Heterogenous graphics: Reduces gaming loads and power consumption (only for some games)
As always, this OTA will be incremental. It will reach a small percentage of users initially. A broader rollout should start in a few days.
To check if an update is available, head to Settings > System > System updates on your device.
India already with download link
[Update: Incorrect changelog] OnePlus 9 series receives fresh update with multitasking and gaming improvements
OnePlus is rolling out a new update for the OnePlus 9 series which brings a couple of multitasking and gaming improvements.
www.xda-developers.com

First rom with no gaming throttling.

India only. Miss the days when OnePlus would release one global rom or atleast global and India the same day.

It showed as a full rom over here, so you can jump directly from 11 to c60 and no need to go to 47 anymore.

from coloros c.62 to oxygen c.60 ?

brmbjn said:
from coloros c.62 to oxygen c.60 ?
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It should work because Oxygen C.60 is 1 month newer.
But if you want to be shure do it like me.
I was on ColoOS C.61. I use OxygenOS rollback rom (This Wipe all in youre phone). Them got 2 updates up to C.47. End 2 days ago i got C.48 european...

I wonder if I flash the india C.60 ROM on my EU L2123 will it transform my device into an indian variant, or will it stay EU L2123 ?

My EU unit LE2123, i flashed the Global C48, no issues there. Yesterday when i flashed the Indian C60 the device is no longer certified under - Google PlayStore. Hence can't setup new cards. Cleared the Google Play services and playstore cache and data, rebooted the device but the issue still exists.
Any solution?
Device is non rooted and bootloader is locked.

DroidShift79 said:
I wonder if I flash the india C.60 ROM on my EU L2123 will it transform my device into an indian variant, or will it stay EU L2123 ?
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It will still stay LE2123, but device may not be certified anymore. I did the same, rest all works well, only the device certification issue.

BoboBrazil said:
India only. Miss the days when OnePlus would release one global rom or atleast global and India the same day.
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I agree m8

K3n20 said:
My EU unit LE2123, i flashed the Global C48, no issues there. Yesterday when i flashed the Indian C60 the device is no longer certified under - Google PlayStore. Hence can't setup new cards. Cleared the Google Play services and playstore cache and data, rebooted the device but the issue still exists.
Any solution?
Device is non rooted and bootloader is locked.
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There is no workaround for that unless you Root your device and add the universal safety net magisk module and hide root afterward in Zygisk from play services and playstore.

ekin_strops said:
There is no workaround for that unless you Root your device and add the universal safety net magisk module and hide root afterward in Zygisk from play services and playstore.
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thanks for your response, i'll wait for the next full OTA zip for either of the regions and then flash it. I don't wana root my device as its my primary driver.

Still no update other than in India for almost 2 weeks now. OnePlus really seems to only care about India now. All of their phones seen to have this issue now.

Anyone running this on a global 9 or 9 Pro unit? I flashed it and had to use the TMO COS/OOS data retention fix since it thought my device was dual SIM but I lost 5G and WiFi calling on T-Mobile in the process. Just curious if anyone was able to get these things working before I go through the arduous task of a factory reset. If not, I can live without them for now.
Edit: Cannot pass SafetyNet either. I have tried universal SafetyNet fix, I have tried Shamiko, and I have tried props config. I have only ever had to use the universal fix before so no idea why I can't pass the CTS Profile.

Question How to convert LE2111 OP9 phone to EU ROM?

[Posting here since this forum seem a bit more active than OP9 forum.]
Hi guy. What are the steps I can follow to convert my Indian(LE2111) OP9 with Indian Oxygen OS to EU variant?
Wanted to get away from the bloatware in Indian ROM & EU variant seems to support dual SIM. Also want the US version of Gpay, etc.
I downloaded Oxygen Updater , changed device to OP9(EU) & downloaded the full OTA ROM. When I try to "Local Install " on Settings page it says "verification failed".
I also downloaded the LocalUpdater apk, which also fails.
I haven't unlocked the bootloader or rooted the device
What steps am I missing?

I have the same needs but for my OnePlus 9 Pro.
Try to follow steps I did: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-chinese-variant-le2120.4269767/post-87447209

rafal.polska.b said:
I have the same needs but for my OnePlus 9 Pro.
Try to follow steps I did: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-chinese-variant-le2120.4269767/post-87447209
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Thanks for responding. It's seeming like the process has changed a lot since the last time I flashed ROMs back in OnePlus One days. lol
I'm currently on LE2111(Indian ROM) C60 on Indian variant OP9(dual sim, no wireless charging). I want to move over to EU ROM.
So are the steps:
1. Downgrade to android 11 using MSM Indian tool.
2. Flash android 11 using MSM EU tool
3. Update from OTA/Oxygen Updater.
??

kjsanjay said:
Thanks for responding. It's seeming like the process has changed a lot since the last time I flashed ROMs back in OnePlus One days. lol
I'm currently on LE2111(Indian ROM) C60 on Indian variant OP9(dual sim, no wireless charging). I want to move over to EU ROM.
So are the steps:
1. Downgrade to android 11 using MSM Indian tool.
2. Flash android 11 using MSM EU tool
3. Update from OTA/Oxygen Updater.
??
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Or you could do it in simpler way: after downgrading to A11 with MSM Indian tool use Oxygen Updater and select EU device, in the app’s settings: “Stable (full)” update method and enable advanced mode.
This will let you download the latest EU full ZIP, which you can install via the system’s built-in “local install” feature or the separate local upgrade APK https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/OPLocalUpdate_For_Android12.apk

rafal.polska.b said:
Or you could do it in simpler way: after downgrading to A11 with MSM Indian tool use Oxygen Updater and select EU device, in the app’s settings: “Stable (full)” update method and enable advanced mode.
This will let you download the latest EU full ZIP, which you can install via the system’s built-in “local install” feature or the separate local upgrade APK https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/OPLocalUpdate_For_Android12.apk
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Tried it. Got to A11 using Indian MSM. The local upgrade option still fails with the EU full zip saying "System update installation failed"

kjsanjay said:
Tried it. Got to A11 using Indian MSM. The local upgrade option still fails with the EU full zip saying "System update installation failed"
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Then go with your bullets 1. - 3.
I did that and it worked.
I have proposed a modification based on the input I've got from someone else but apparently it doesn't work.

rafal.polska.b said:
Then go with your bullets 1. - 3.
I did that and it worked.
I have proposed a modification based on the input I've got from someone else but apparently it doesn't work.
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As per thread above, I'm gonna have to go to global ROM.