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Nokia 6 2018 China Version

Guys i bought Nokia 6 2018 China version which they have mentioned it wont get OTA updates...can i change the ROM to international when it get released,

I'm waiting for further development as the phone as only just been released until then I have downloaded 8.1 launcher from the play store it gives it a good look

safron35 said:
I'm waiting for further development as the phone as only just been released until then I have downloaded 8.1 launcher from the play store it gives it a good look
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today indian version got 8.1 update. cant we get that ROM?

ive tried using vpn for china and mine still says system up to date ,mine is on 7.1.1 nov 6th security patch,i think its cos our phone has unofficial playstore app that it wont update. there is a mena firmware update which it says is for our variant on nokia 6 forum but nobody has said if it definitely for second gen ta-1054 ,if it is you could flash it and install all updates manually ,but im waiting untill someone lets me know if its legit has i dont want to brick my new phone

There was one rom in the nokia-6 MENA method, but I could not get it on my phone tho, also no reply on the topic for solution.
I sent back the chinese one, and ordered a global version from amazon.
But after a while there should be systems dumps, or updates to flash.

Anyone else tried flashing mena 2nd gen firmware from Nokia 6 link ?

rangeoshun said:
There was one rom in the nokia-6 MENA method, but I could not get it on my phone tho, also no reply on the topic for solution.
I sent back the chinese one, and ordered a global version from amazon.
But after a while there should be systems dumps, or updates to flash.
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Can you send me the link to that ROM? Thanks.

it wont work bud you cant unlock the bootloader ive been trying for weeks

I tried the PL2-064D-0-00CN-B05.nb0, from this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t64iHuQQjmMnzcujZtjYplh6ipbiF6Cw?usp=sharing
To obtain tools look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/nokia-6-official-firmware-mena-region-t3664441
But try at your own risk
Mine survived tho, but no luck ob upgrading.

it will fail at flashing partition partition

safron35 said:
it will fail at flashing partition partition
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Did you try it, or?

I've tried it numerous times always fails log says cannot flash locked device

Any progress?
Ive tried installing the latest play store APK as well as China VPN and India/Netherlands as they have started to receive their 8.1 updates (apparently) but nothing.
Im stuck on 7.1.1 and the Nov 2017 security update.
Also, has anyone else tried USB/WiFi/BT tethering...none of these are working (AUS on Telstra). Has anyone else tried?
It worked fine on Oppo phone so its not the carrier and I have checked the APN info.

Another Q..
If the phone is unlocked, would you be able to flash the RoW firmware thats currently being rolled out or are you limited to the (not currently available) TA-1054 only?

Nokia Model: TA-1054 is this version china or global

got a TA-1054 here today in China. Updated 6 times all the way to 8.1.0 without issue.

once bootloader unlocking is available you can flash global firmware just be patient bud

@safron35. Yep..but my reason for wanting the update is so i get tethering. Currently at 7.11 all the tethering (wifi, USB and BT) on my phone is broken. I've had to resort back to using my Oppo until I can get it working as I need this functionality for my work.
@pola..Thanks for the heads up..I'll try connecting my VPN to a Chinese server again and see how it goes.
Anyone know what they use as a check/verification for location?

The ta-1054 is Chinese custom ROM if its on 7.1.1 Nov patch and will not update until you unlock bootloader and flash original firmware ,no matter what you try

Ah..got it. Thx for the info.
Another Q if that's ok? ....if it's had a custom F/W flashed this would mean it's already had its bootloader unlocked yes?

Genuine Global Version is out today?

MIUI 9.6.7.0 Stable

phorenzik said:
MIUI 9.6.7.0 Stable
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Well, seems like i will not update to that, it's the first version with antirollback protection if i'm not mistaken. I'll wait for lineage or modified xiaomi.eu without antirollback firmware.

Not this sh*t again.. min max 3 sets with official global rom has been out since like 2 weeks ago starting with HK..

rathian said:
Not this sh*t again.. min max 3 sets with official global rom has been out since like 2 weeks ago starting with HK..
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Couldn't find ANYTHING on the forum that stated this, hence my post.
I was trying to help OTHER people out with this information.
No need to be an **** about it!

It's good info
phorenzik said:
Couldn't find ANYTHING on the forum that stated this, hence my post.
I was trying to help OTHER people out with this information.
No need to be an **** about it!
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Unfortunately in US we've NOT got any official store, and Xiaomi does not appear to be offering global ROM on the download site.

badrsj said:
Unfortunately in US we've NOT got any official store, and Xiaomi does not appear to be offering global ROM on the download site.
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Official global version, ships from Texas, confirmed...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys

Here in Italy there are shops selling global rom (closed box with stickers and english text), like several online stores. I just don't understand why in some sites appears like the international global version isn't out yet.
For example this one, from India, a few hours ago:
https://indianexpress.com/article/t...launch-in-india-price-specifications-5361657/

The global version is a different hardware SKU. That has not launched anywhere yet AFAIK, and Xiaomi have not announced its availability.
When I asked a retailer about the likelihood of a Pro version and NFC / more bands, they said they weren't sure about whether the Pro would be released or not, but that they thought the global version of the Max 3 would have more bands, and possibly NFC too.

mudnightoil said:
The global version is a different hardware SKU. That has not launched anywhere yet AFAIK, and Xiaomi have not announced its availability.
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This is what I cant figure out, I've messaged a couple of sellers on Ali Express (Global Version) asking is the box factory sealed in cellophane? To which they mostly replied yes.
Which begs the question if its not the official, what ROM is the factory installing? Some kind of beta I guess...

someone at reddit said global model will out in october.

Hey good morning. My phone had arrived with the sticker intact, bootloader unlocked, and the fake Global ROM installed. I do not know how they managed to do that but I personally slit the Stricker the one that says do not accept if it is broken. However the device did not have original firmware
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Hey good morning. My phone had arrived with the sticker intact, bootloader unlocked, and the fake Global ROM installed. I do not know how they managed to do that but I personally slit the Stricker the one that says do not accept if it is broken. However the device did not have original firmware
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Did the box have label "Global Version" on the side?

The box didn't have Global version written on the side. I have returned the item because xiaomis policies changing.
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I've received my mi max 3 a week ago and is the Global version sure (with sticker on the box and original xiaomi european charger inside).

27ylliw said:
I've received my mi max 3 a week ago and is the Global version sure (with sticker on the box and original xiaomi european charger inside).
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Are you based in United States, If you could kindly please also tell where did you get the device from and did you also catch OTA update? Do you know if the bootloader is locked?
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badrsj said:
Are you based in United States, If you could kindly please also tell where did you get the device from and did you also catch OTA update? Do you know if the bootloader is locked?
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I'm not from US, i'm writing from italy, i get my device from an online seller based in HK and until now i not see any OTA update for the global version.
The device is locked and i know because i've already tried to unlock the bootloader but i can't because i need to wait the 720 hours (the new stupid policy of xiaomi for the unlock).

ok. i am finally ready to order this next week....but confused with all the previous fake global versions....could some friendly person link me to a genuine proper global one please....i see one on honorbuy, but not sure how genuine it is...i like ordering from honorbuy via the eu warehouses, very fast delivery..
https://www.honorbuy.com/1509-xiaom...official-global-version-smartphone-black.html
also, is there a 6gb/128gb global version ?
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dougm1970 said:
ok. i am finally ready to order this next week....but confused with all the previous fake global versions....could some friendly person link me to a genuine proper global one please....i see one on honorbuy, but not sure how genuine it is...i like ordering from honorbuy via the eu warehouses, very fast delivery...
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Honorbuy sends the real global version.
I know two people who received Mi Max 3 from HonorBuy with Global 9.6.7.0 pre-installed, locked bootloader, english box with a red "Global Version" sticker and european charger.

panospc said:
Honorbuy sends the real global version.
I know two people who received Mi Max 3 from HonorBuy with Global 9.6.7.0 pre-installed, locked bootloader, english box with a red "Global Version" sticker and european charger.
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Got my Mi Max 3 from them a week ago and it was indeed the real global version (4gb/64gb)

hi . yesterday i delivered from a local store a 4/64 MIMAX3 with the global version stickers , english text , eu charger , with 9.6.7.0 ROM , LOCKED (i unlock the device throught MIUI unlock tool in a couple of minutes) . BEFORE i open the package i check XIAOMI Product Authentication if my MIMAX 3 is China or Global version. After i double check that i have an original GLOBAL version i unbox the phone. The last global rom is 9.6.7.0 . I think that in a few days XIAOMI rools out and the Fastboot Global Rom .
Now i have an ORIGINAL OFICIALLY UNLOCKED GLOBAL version of MIMAX3 ))))))))))))

Note 8 Chinese Version

Hi,
there is a good offer for a Note 8, but it is the chinese version.
Which problems are to expect? What's to to switch the phone completly to a version to use in Germany?
Regards
Robert

robert_b said:
Hi,
there is a good offer for a Note 8, but it is the chinese version.
Which problems are to expect? What's to to switch the phone completly to a version to use in Germany?
Regards
Robert
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You can switch from chinese to global rom(or indian rom if you want inbuilt call recording option) after unlocking bootloader and debloat it all after rooting..Or maybe just flash custom roms .

robert_b said:
Hi,
there is a good offer for a Note 8, but it is the chinese version.
Which problems are to expect? What's to to switch the phone completly to a version to use in Germany?
Regards
Robert
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Hello Robert
I have ordered CN version Oct, and i have been using it ever since. Out of the box you will get 18w charger with adapter which is very good, i live in Bosina, both sims are working fine 4G works too. There is not much to be worried about in CN version it works great it gets latest builds of MIUI (compared to other versions). Only thing that was kinda a nitpick and kinda annoying for me from start is that you get few standard Chinese apps that you can delete, and some of main Mi apps keep giving notifications in CN like mi videos and very other few, but rarely and they can be blocked. When you power on a device for a first time and creating Mi account you will have to install gapps which you can do over integrated mi store as i can remember (just type google no need for Chinese fonts). After doing that and logging into your google account i recommend you to unlock bootloader, you will have to make a request for unlocking it takes 160+ hours for it to get approved. Install xiaomi.eu rom which is cleaned and optimized CN miui for global users with xiaomi devices and regular updates and builds. I am currently using xiaomi.eu rom its fast, it has also ability to update it with updater in system. Anyway it is up to your preference what you want from device, you can try to install global firmware without unlocked bootloader you can try, if you want or some other custom rom with unlocked bootloader.
Best regards

Android 11 update and Google Play Services Error

Hello,
Recently I have received MIUI 12.1.1 Stable update with Android 11.0 into my Redmi K30 5G device (China ROM). Since then some apps (like- GBoard and certain ride sharing apps) keep showing errors - "This application requires Google Play Services, which is not installed in your system" and simply keeps crashing.
However I have latest Google Play Services (version 20.42.65) and Google Play Store (version 22.8.42) installed and most of the apps are working fine.
I can't understand what's the real issue here!
Does those applications don't have Android 11 support yet or something like that? or is it a bug of MIUI 12.1.1 ROM?

abhi281 said:
Hello,
Recently I have received MIUI 12.1.1 Stable update with Android 11.0 into my Redmi K30 5G device (China ROM). Since then some apps (like- GBoard and certain ride sharing apps) keep showing errors - "This application requires Google Play Services, which is not installed in your system" and simply keeps crashing.
However I have latest Google Play Services (version 20.42.65) and Google Play Store (version 22.8.42) installed and most of the apps are working fine.
I can't understand what's the real issue here!
Does those applications don't have Android 11 support yet or something like that? or is it a bug of MIUI 12.1.1 ROM?
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i was using the china rom and i had some error too, with the keyboard, sync, wifi debugging and etc . last friday i installed xiaomi.eu, working fine with magisk, adblock. i do recomend installing it, cause china rom is kinda limited. its a simple process, require some pacience and time, but likely in 30 minutes you will be using w/ every bloatware you can have from google.

lucastmendonfaf said:
i was using the china rom and i had some error too, with the keyboard, sync, wifi debugging and etc . last friday i installed xiaomi.eu, working fine with magisk, adblock. i do recomend installing it, cause china rom is kinda limited. its a simple process, require some pacience and time, but likely in 30 minutes you will be using w/ every bloatware you can have from google.
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Thanks for suggestion, but actually unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me. Also China ROM receive faster updates.

lucastmendoncaf said:
i was using the china rom and i had some error too, with the keyboard, sync, wifi debugging and etc . last friday i installed xiaomi.eu, working fine with magisk, adblock. i do recomend installing it, cause china rom is kinda limited. its a simple process, require some pacience and time, but likely in 30 minutes you will be using w/ every bloatware you can have from google.
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Hey can you help me to unlock bootloader & install twrp in my k30 5g?

sajidchgaming said:
Hey can you help me to unlock bootloader & install twrp in my k30 5g?
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Yes, it simple, i recomend you watch some youtube videos and do a search for a better tutorial

lucastmendoncaf said:
Yes, it simple, i recomend you watch some youtube videos and do a search for a better tutorial
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If you don't mind. Send me the link that you used to your k30 5g

sajidchgaming said:
If you don't mind. Send me the link that you used to your k30 5g
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sorry for not answering earlier, but i used every lol, i watched and looked for every video/post i could find.
these guys have a good forum and is great to start of.
Xiaomi European Community | MIUI ROM Since 2010
MIUI ROM Global Language creators since 2010 providing support for Xiaomi MIUI and Mi Home products
xiaomi.eu

lucastmendoncaf said:
sorry for not answering earlier, but i used every lol, i watched and looked for every video/post i could find.
these guys have a good forum and is great to start of.
Xiaomi European Community | MIUI ROM Since 2010
MIUI ROM Global Language creators since 2010 providing support for Xiaomi MIUI and Mi Home products
xiaomi.eu
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Thanks, I already did everything and now using eu 11 stable

abhi281 said:
Thanks for suggestion, but actually unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me. Also China ROM receive faster updates.
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Miui 12.1.6 RGICNXM seems to work ok google services framework 11 which previously would return a provider conflict error on earlier chinese rom necessitating the use of GSF 10 that may or may not be the cause of some google apps to not work e.g google meet. You could probably try updating if flashing the eu rom is not an option.

Hello Everyone,
I too had the same issues.
I am currently using Redmi K30 5g(China ROM).
I had received an update from Xiaomi regarding Android 11.
After updating I had the same issues as you.
Best Option:
Unlock Bootloader and downgrade to Android 10 version update.
Your phone will be working fine then.
For Redmi K30 5g(CHINA ROM) I would suggest downgrading to MIUI 12.0.7.
The problem would be solved.
NOTE:
Don't forget to lock the bootloader again.
Do not update your phone again till the problem is solved.

TheBitterNoob said:
Miui 12.1.6 RGICNXM seems to work ok google services framework 11 which previously would return a provider conflict error on earlier chinese rom necessitating the use of GSF 10 that may or may not be the cause of some google apps to not work e.g google meet. You could probably try updating if flashing the eu rom is not an option.
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Sorry to say but the problem still persists in MIUI 12.1.6 RGICNXM

Question Lost Google Play Protect Status since flashing from CN to Global

hey guys,
since i successfully flashed my Mi Pad 5 from CN to Global Rom a new problem occured.
I lost the google play protect status and cant install apps like netflix via the playstore. manual way with apk download works fine.
is there any possibility to get the google play protect status again?
tried different methods from google instructions but they didnt work.
my bootloader is still unlocked - is this the problem? its not rooted
thx

Hi,
I had the same problem and I learned that it's a problem you have to live with if you wanna use the global ROM.
Google Play certification and Netflix DRM require the bootloader to be locked BUT if you the bootloader is locked, the global ROM won't boot on a China device.
BE CAREFUL! If you unlink your Mi account and lock the bootloader while using the global ROM, you won't be able to unlock the bootloader easily, essentially bricking the device.
In my case, I went back to the China ROM since I bought the tablet mainly to watch Netflix.
It's true some features are missing on the Chinese ROM (like Google Assistant) and I still have some Chinese text in "Search" but Netflix works perfectly and I use my phone as my daily driver so I don't really need the missing features on Xiaomi Pad 5.
My suggestion is to flash back to China ROM and stay with it. Make sure you still have your Mi account linked to the device to avoid any bricking.

ChillyChan said:
Hi,
I had the same problem and I learned that it's a problem you have to live with if you wanna use the global ROM.
Google Play certification and Netflix DRM require the bootloader to be locked BUT if you the bootloader is locked, the global ROM won't boot on a China device.
BE CAREFUL! If you unlink your Mi account and lock the bootloader while using the global ROM, you won't be able to unlock the bootloader easily, essentially bricking the device.
In my case, I went back to the China ROM since I bought the tablet mainly to watch Netflix.
It's true some features are missing on the Chinese ROM (like Google Assistant) and I still have some Chinese text in "Search" but Netflix works perfectly and I use my phone as my daily driver so I don't really need the missing features on Xiaomi Pad 5.
My suggestion is to flash back to China ROM and stay with it. Make sure you still have your Mi account linked to the device to avoid any bricking.
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But does Netflix stream in HD?
Im have Mipad5 pro, and it can only stream in SD, same with Amazon Prime Video.

I also switched from CN to global. No issies but Google not certified.
I installed the latest October update and Google is certified now.
Installed latest netflix apk from apkmirror and its streaming in HD

ChillyChan said:
Hi,
I had the same problem and I learned that it's a problem you have to live with if you wanna use the global ROM.
Google Play certification and Netflix DRM require the bootloader to be locked BUT if you the bootloader is locked, the global ROM won't boot on a China device.
BE CAREFUL! If you unlink your Mi account and lock the bootloader while using the global ROM, you won't be able to unlock the bootloader easily, essentially bricking the device.
In my case, I went back to the China ROM since I bought the tablet mainly to watch Netflix.
It's true some features are missing on the Chinese ROM (like Google Assistant) and I still have some Chinese text in "Search" but Netflix works perfectly and I use my phone as my daily driver so I don't really need the missing features on Xiaomi Pad 5.
My suggestion is to flash back to China ROM and stay with it. Make sure you still have your Mi account linked to the device to avoid any bricking.
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i'm considering to buy the mipad from aliexpress. it's the chinese device with either chinese or global rom. i don't know which one to chose. i don't mind that the firmware will be in english, but i use hebrew in the apps. can you share regarding the differences between the two roms?

gorilla p said:
I also switched from CN to global. No issies but Google not certified.
I installed the latest October update and Google is certified now.
Installed latest netflix apk from apkmirror and its streaming in HD
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i think to buy the chinese device with global rom from aliexpress. you think that the october update will get google certified? (how do you get the update). thanks

sltwtrr said:
i think to buy the chinese device with global rom from aliexpress. you think that the october update will get google certified? (how do you get the update). thanks
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You just download the update from the Xiaomi website.

gorilla p said:
You just download the update from the Xiaomi website.
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Are you sure? So its safe to buy the Chinese device with global rom and just update it and itll get google certified? Seems too good to be true. The open bootloader isnt a problem?

I cant tell you what decision to make, only what worked for me. Open bootloader is not a problem.

gorilla p said:
I cant tell you what decision to make, only what worked for me. Open bootloader is not a problem.
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Thank you. I really dont understand anything in this regard. Is there any chance that your device doesnt have the firmware found on a Chinese device with global rom from aliexpress? (so your experience might not be relevant here)