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Hi all,
I thought it might be useful have a thread dedicated to talking ONLY about official Chinese Stock ROM.
I received my Z6 Pro with a very poor Global ROM, so quickly decided to try the true official ROM, hoping despite its weaknesses it would get far more frequent updates.
Just for reference, here is how I flashed:
Used as a guide the "UNBRICKING / FLASH FIRMWARE LENOVO Z6 PRO L78051" tutorial from boycracked
Official stock roms can be downloaded here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=303091 (CN 11.1.105 'android P' or CN 11.5.229 'Android Q' or even RoW 11.0.405 'Android P')
Required tools and drivers here : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=303090
Some key steps:
Get phone ready (important) :
Gain access to developer options
Enable USB debugging
Enable unlocking Bootloader (it won't actually unlock it!)
Get computer ready (also important)
Install QDLoader HS-USB Driver 9008
Install latest version of QPST (2.7.474)
Flash with step in boycracked "unbricking Z6 pro" webpage or using this guide here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/rom-lenovo-z6-pro-l78051-qpst-edl-t3947149
This are additional tips to avoid errors :
Copy/move flash rom file to bin subfolder of Qfil in 'program file' might help resolve errors
Get Qfil ready with recommended settings. Make sure “Erase all date before download” is NOT selected in configuration / firehose.
Connect USB cable
Reboot phone in EDL mode (adb command or press power + both volume buttons), COM port should appear in Qfil as "QDLoader 9008"
As soon as phone reached EDL mode and phone shows in Qfil quickly press Download. If for any reason it did not work, switch off phone again and reboot to EDL.
Ok so that will take you to official CN rom 11.1.105 which is a very stable android 9 rom released sometime in September.
Or CN 11.5.229, which is currently best choice and will keep being updated.
Now get rid of Chinese apps and install play store from the Chinese App Centre and that's it.
WARNING : DO NOT USE GOOGLEINSTALLER APK AND DON'T INSTALL GOOGLE ACCOUNT MANAGER
Googleinstaller.apk is not needed on CN roms, it will install apps that are not longer required. AND it will brick 11.5.x CN rom based phones!
Some users successfully moved to 11.5.x . Everything worked well until he used googleinstaller.apk
All is needed in CN Roms is playstore that is available in Zui App Center. Just in case make sure you don't have google account manager installed before applying OTA to Zui 11.5!
BE AWARE: There are several limitations or bugs in CN roms:
- (IF U-Touch is turned on) Can't use custom Launchers (Nova, Action...). Unfortunately they don't work and will freeze phone, make U-touch crash / no acces to recent apps. [fixed from CN 11.5.269]
- Backup to Google Drive does not work.
- Whatsapp notifications sometime don't appear until you run the app manually. (fix is simply to : (1) white list app in auto run, (2) lock it in app recent drawer, (3) exclude it from battery optimisation and (4) when reboot phone manually launch app so that it sits in ram).
- Some messaging apps' including Whatsapp's notifications won't generate ring or vibration :
FIX: WhatsApp no sound notification fix for CN roms:
- Get Notificon app from PlayStore (here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notificon.gsy.com.notificon) to trigger sound each time selected apps generate a notification in the bar.
- Works for whatsapp, but make sure you disable the unnecessary notifications there like "Media Playback" otherwise Notificon will ring for no reason and you won't be able to listen to voice memos.
- (IF U-Touch is turned on) Morelocale app (which allows to use languages not included in the ROM) also totally crash ZUI... So rom has to be used in English. CONFIRMED WORKING FROM 11.5 CN ROMS !
How to use MoreLocale to get all your apps to use the language of your choice :
.Get the app from play store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale
.Enable USB debugging from Developer Options and from a command prompt on PC, type this : adb shell pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
.Everytime you reboot phone, you will need to go to morelocale app and pick the language of your choice!
So really as long as you are ok to fiddle around to tweak stock app and to use English language (or turn off U-touch). ZUI CN is the best official Rom option, if you need to keep bootloader locked.
Since it is untouched stock you will get OTAs to next upgrades:
11.5.269 (Android 10) released mid-January ; it is now a very stable beta release, I used it daily and it works great.
What I noticed:
- fix issues with morelocale and U-Touch.
- Improved photo quality and camera app layout
- Android Q!
- Dark Theme
- Custom launchers now work
- Still no google drive backup / Notificon required for whatsapp sound notifications.
There NOW is a full rom flashable Qfil file available to get directly to CN rom 11.5.229. As BL remains locked and system stock, OTAs will come as and when they are released.
Please report other issues / tips for improvements.
This will no longer be updated as I have now moved to RevengeOS : this is THE Custom rom alternative we were all waiting for. Works 100% great and Lucchetto who created it also managed to port the stock Camera app which means we don't loose the ability to access all cam lenses !
Thanks
Hmmm... Actually Utouch seem to be working great with 11.1.105.
No wifi problem either.
BUT still can't set a language other than English and kind of forced to stick to ZUI launcher.
So as of now phone with Chinese ROM is enjoyable and very powerful, despite room for improvement.
As for ZUK Z2 Pro in the past, official Chinese ROM are far better than any 'global' release... But need some tuning.
PS: I love uTouch
My phone is with CN 11.0.575 and parched with the ZaZz version (The .bat 00_flashrom.bat anywhere), i already have TWRP Recovery and now is rooted with Magisk. I CAN HELP WITH AL THE PROBLEMS OF YOUR SOFTWARE, But, now i want to install the ROW Secure 11.0.284 version, i cant, i dont know if is the version of my QFIL, the drivers, but the process just arribe to system_3.img and stay every time that ypu want. I dont know, but i want to try with that ROM. I just can with the CN 11.0.575 ROM, i areally want to try with ROW, im using QFIL 2.0.1.9 .
Can't help you this thread is only to discuss stock Chinese Rom.
does the chinese version have any problems with the notifications?
Row 11.0.284, no problem with gesture, everything for me working Fine, I root with magisk and I don't lose the ota updates hehe :3 ... One thing I miss on every ROM (include chineses) is exfat support for microsd card :/
hehk1234 said:
Row 11.0.284, no problem with gesture, everything for me working Fine, I root with magisk and I don't lose the ota updates hehe :3 ... One thing I miss on every ROM (include chineses) is exfat support for microsd card :/
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Please read the topic title
Poda_jj said:
does the chinese version have any problems with the notifications?
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I guess this is the main issue with Chinese ROM... Whatsapp notifications don't work well.
Still running tests, but there are like 4 places to watch for to help with notifications:
- permissions
- notifications from the app setup screen
- Auto start
- Battery optimisation
....
And probably more.
Without notification how can you use a phone ?
mburaky06 said:
Without notification how can you use a phone ?
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Notifications are fine!
It is only WhatsApp that has issues is limitations.
benjieb said:
Notifications are fine!
It is only WhatsApp that has issues is limitations.
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Is there a need for unlocking bootloader to flash stock rom ?
mburaky06 said:
Is there a need for unlocking bootloader to flash stock rom ?
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Nope,
read my mini tutorial further up. You need to "enable unlocking" in developer options, but you won't actually unlock it! Hence you stay stock and get OTA !
benjieb said:
Nope,
read my mini tutorial further up. You need to "enable unlocking" in developer options, but you won't actually unlock it! Hence you stay stock and get OTA !
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Okay. Everything is just like u said got two ota updates. Notifications are not stable but not a big deal. But my mobile signal rate is too low dont know why. Any info about it? Thank you
My signal is fine. Have you checked that Z6 Pro have the bands used in your country and/or by your provider?
if i flash the cn rom... how do i disable chinese apps and install google play services?
x-geo said:
if i flash the cn rom... how do i disable chinese apps and install google play services?
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Disabling most Chinese apps is very easy. Either from Zui home page or go to settings / apps and you can uninstall or disable what you want.
Installing google play : I did that through the app centre (this is the chinese equivalent of google play) search for google play and you're done.
Are notifications fine out of the box in last cn version or you've to set some permissions?
Sent from my vivo X20Plus A using Tapatalk
Does anybody know ???
Paketname: TWRP-LENOVO_Z6PRO-DE-wzsx150 -fastboot.7z
Zeit bauen: 2019.09.22
Anwendbare Modelle: Lenovo Z6pro
Kompilation: wzsx150
Mikro-Blog - Konto: wzsx150
Teamname: LR.Team
Can somebody dowload that TWRP ???
kanschelskes said:
Paketname: TWRP-LENOVO_Z6PRO-DE-wzsx150 -fastboot.7z
Zeit bauen: 2019.09.22
Anwendbare Modelle: Lenovo Z6pro
Kompilation: wzsx150
Mikro-Blog - Konto: wzsx150
Teamname: LR.Team
Can somebody dowload that TWRP ???
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Has this anything to do with the subject of this thread?
andy88de said:
Are notifications fine out of the box in last cn version or you've to set some permissions?
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See previous posts about that.
To summarize, most notifications like calls, sms, emails... Work fine.
I had more trouble with whatsapp. Needs to allow in autostart, exclude from battery optimization, allow notifications... And to be safe, launch it manually after phone reboot.
How do I restore to MIUI SMS & Contact App. I hate Google SMS & Contact App. Plz Help.
I want call recording option.no apps record other side voices
uncanny said:
How do I restore to MIUI SMS & Contact App. I hate Google SMS & Contact App. Plz Help.
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Change rom to indian variant
uncanny said:
How do I restore to MIUI SMS & Contact App. I hate Google SMS & Contact App. Plz Help.
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Change the rom to Indonesian varian
Recovery :
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0.PCOIDXM/miui_GINKGOIDGlobal_V10.3.2.0.PCOIDXM_f2b4961dd5_9.0.zip
Fastboot :
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0....XM_20190927.0000.00_9.0_global_a0c43680a2.tgz
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Change the rom to Indonesian varian
Recovery :
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0.PCOIDXM/miui_GINKGOIDGlobal_V10.3.2.0.PCOIDXM_f2b4961dd5_9.0.zip
Fastboot :
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0....XM_20190927.0000.00_9.0_global_a0c43680a2.tgz
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Merci beaucoup
Can you please tell me how to change my Global ROM to Indonesian ROM? Should I use MiFlash or via update in the phone's updater settings? I don't wanna brick my phone.
solution
uncanny said:
Can you please tell me how to change my Global ROM to Indonesian ROM? Should I use MiFlash or via update in the phone's updater settings? I don't wanna brick my phone.
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i just Flashed the Indonesian rom on my global rom miui11 :
1- unlock phone with miflash_unlock-en-3.5.910.35 (requires 7days to unlock)
2- download Indonesian fastboot rom begonia_id_global_images_V10.4.2.0.PGGIDXM_20190926.0000.00_9.0_global and extract it
3- flash rom with miflash 2017.4.25.0 by clean all and lock option to be safe and have bootloader locked
4- done. now you have miui dialler and call recorder and you can update officially to miui 11
no twrp or root needed .
no bricking phone risk
lovekidiran said:
i just Flashed the Indonesian rom on my global rom miui11 :
4- done. now you have miui dialler and call recorder and you can update officially to miui 11
no twrp or root needed .
no bricking phone risk
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when you say officially to MIUI 11, do you mean, that this is the global rom then?
littlefico said:
when you say officially to MIUI 11, do you mean, that this is the global rom then?
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It means that the ROM is ota updatable by itself. And supported by update servers when you're checking for update. Because you have locked bootloader finally
lovekidiran said:
It means that the ROM is ota updatable by itself. And supported by update servers when you're checking for update. Because you have locked bootloader finally
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Thanx
How about with Muii 11 . My phone updated with miui 11.
Thanks.
Hi, anyone found a way to do this? (without installing indonesian rom).
I found some zip files used for Russian ROMS that add the miui default apps through TWRP, maybe there are similar ones for the Global ROMs?
It's weird why Xiaomi do it differently for India and Indonesia, so confusing. Does unlocking bootloader and changing to a different official ROM void the phone warranty?
bomberb17 said:
Hi, anyone found a way to do this? (without installing indonesian rom).
I found some zip files used for Russian ROMS that add the miui default apps through TWRP, maybe there are similar ones for the Global ROMs?
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Maybe one with an Indonesian ROM can back up the applications using titanium backup and share them with Google drive or Dropbox? Would that work?
Sent from my Redmi Note 8 using Tapatalk
Antiroll back error
*** SOLVED ANTIROLLBACK ERROR ****
see below for solution:
OLDMESSAGE
Hello,
following your instructions,
1) I unlocked the redmi note 8 pro phone with miflashunlock (after waiting 5-7days), then
2) using miflash 2019.12.6.0 and after installing drivers, I tried to flash begonia_id_global_images_V11.0.2.0.PGGIDXM_20191213.0000.00_9.0_global_b5efdd6d6a.tgz that I downloaded here
3) but I received the error ANTIROLL BACK error
..therefore I checked the roll number on my device trought dos cmd "fastboot getvar anti" and anti it is equivalent to 1
...therefore I checked the flash-all.bat using a text editor like Notepad++ and looking for the following line: set CURRENT_ANTI_VER=# and found it equivalent to 4
...
WHAT I HAVE TO DO NEXT? MAY I MODIFY THE FLASH.ALL.BAT FILE ? WILL I BRICK MY PHONE?
PLEASE HELP
Thank you
faredino
lovekidiran said:
i just Flashed the Indonesian rom on my global rom miui11 :
1- unlock phone with miflash_unlock-en-3.5.910.35 (requires 7days to unlock)
2- download Indonesian fastboot rom begonia_id_global_images_V10.4.2.0.PGGIDXM_20190926.0000.00_9.0_global and extract it
3- flash rom with miflash 2017.4.25.0 by clean all and lock option to be safe and have bootloader locked
4- done. now you have miui dialler and call recorder and you can update officially to miui 11
no twrp or root needed .
no bricking phone risk
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SOLUTION TO ANTIROLLBACK ERROR:
Simply rename the fastboot rom because it's too long name path.
Detailed process:
after downloading the fastboot rom named begonia_id_global_images_V10.4.2.0.PGGIDXM_20190926.0000.00_9.0_global.tgz, I extracted the file and then renamed the file extracted (folder) in a shorter way and putted on the desktop
Using miflash 2017.4.25.0 this time I selected the rom in the desktop with a shorter name and... IT DID SUCCESS INSTALLATION... thank you guys, I found guide here
GUIDE 4 NOOBS (like me) to restore MIUI DIALER, SMS & Contact App
(and therefore to restore call recording and a normal usable phone, simple answering process etc...)
device: REDMI NOTE 8 PRO
FIRST prepare your device:
1) register your phone to xiaomi cloud server (www.i.mi.com or from phone settings, mi account)
2) log in from your phone into xiaomi cloud and make a backup of... your phone
3) open settings, about phone, keep tapping on MIUI Version to enable developer option
4) open settings, additional settings, developer option: here you have to enable usb debug, unlock
(more to edit... I will keep working tomorrow..sorry for now)
So I'm not sure if there are any updates on how to get the MIUI dialer (which includes call recording) in the Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo).
I found this thread, which however is for the pro version, and points to a telegram group to download a magisk module.
I downloaded and installed the module.
SMS and Contacts MIUI apps work.
However when I tap the Dialer app and try to call someone, it shows the google dialer screen and there's no option for recording. Same for incoming calls.
Then I went to Apps > Manage Apps and tapped the 3 dots the top right corner, then went to "Dial". There are two apps there, one "Phone (system)" with the google icon which is selected, and another one "Contacts and dialer". When I tap the other one, the screen goes black for a few seconds and the launcher restarts. However the google dialer app remains as default.
Any ideas for this?
faredino said:
GUIDE 4 NOOBS (like me) to restore MIUI DIALER, SMS & Contact App
(and therefore to restore call recording and a normal usable phone, simple answering process etc...)
device: REDMI NOTE 8 PRO
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This thread is for Redmi Note 8 (**not** pro). You might want to check the thread I posted above .
Hello gentlemen.
Redmi Note 8 Global comes with standard Google calling, contacts, and messaging applications.
The MIUI versions, in my opinion, are infinitely better.
My question is:
Is there how to put these applications?
Already tried to download by apkmirror but the calling app does not work.
Thank's.
Same issue here... Wondering why Xiaomi decided to bundle this device with google apps... Anyone knows how we can get the MIUI apps back
I personally like Google’s more than Xiaomi
They say on Xiaomi forums that Google requested to put their apps.
Sent from my Redmi Note 8 using Tapatalk
Switch to Xiaomi.eu ROM, more enhanced and fluid than stock. It has miui default apps for Phone, Contacts & Messages.
There are two ways on global.
The first is through Magisk.
The second is through Recovery.
bhaiwala said:
Switch to Xiaomi.eu ROM, more enhanced and fluid than stock. It has miui default apps for Phone, Contacts & Messages.
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How to switch xiaomi. Eu
And do rom supports arabic
wegooo said:
How to switch xiaomi. Eu
And do rom supports arabic
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Xiaomi.eu is a unofficial firmware, so you cannot install without unlocking bootloader. There are some good guides in the forums, some searching will show you the whole process. It will void your warranty, by the way.
It is Multilang (multiple language support) so it should support most if not all languages.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8/how-to/rom-miui-11-xiaomi-eu-t4004045
thiagoribeirorj said:
Hello gentlemen.
Redmi Note 8 Global comes with standard Google calling, contacts, and messaging applications.
The MIUI versions, in my opinion, are infinitely better.
My question is:
Is there how to put these applications?
Already tried to download by apkmirror but the calling app does not work.
Thank's.
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i think you make system app or change apk package name
put this file opened system/app/Contacts
Hello, I open Lenovo Z6 Pro forum chinese, I see some great news, Miui 11 and Rom Called Flyme 8 are avaible for our devices. But I can't download the files because I don't have account on chinese forum, if someone here have, please share with us.
https://mclub.lenovo.com.cn/forum-1540-1.html?filter=typeid&typeid=5191
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rgQAV8idoXOXIIDn01x46_K1z9u0XFK2
hehk1234 said:
Hello, I open Lenovo Z6 Pro forum chinese, I see some great news, Miui 11 and Rom Called Flyme 8 are avaible for our devices. But I can't download the files because I don't have account on chinese forum, if someone here have, please share with us.
https://mclub.lenovo.com.cn/forum-1540-1.html?filter=typeid&typeid=5191
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MIUI has been available for a while now but thanks anyway, seems it's been updated recently.
I actually used a MIUI phone before I got Z6 Pro. Wanna test it out as the so called global firmware on our Lenovo is plain garbage.
So camera seems to be working fine but... What about the wide-angle one??
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rgQAV8idoXOXIIDn01x46_K1z9u0XFK2
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Is this ROM better than the Global and the Chinese?
threeeye said:
Is this ROM better than the Global and the Chinese?
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Some things don't work... But at least it's perfectly translated.
kzchy said:
Some things don't work... But at least it's perfectly translated.
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Is there a list of non working things?
threeeye said:
Is there a list of non working things?
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I'd suggest that you stick with the official stock ROM until decent custom ROMs are available.
MIUI would have been a great option but ads and Chinese apps are too intrusive. Brightness control in the notification shade are laggy, UI would freeze occasionally.
But dam the MIUI's UI feels so much better compared to stock.
I wish someone would compile a global MIUI ROM for us.
UPDATE: I am actually using MIUI as of right now and enjoying it much more compared to stock.
The above mentioned problems, I've been able to get rid of some of them. Deleted bloatware. Brightness slider got smoother somehow. UI doesn't freeze or lag.
My few complaints:
Can't set lockscreen wallpaper.
Battery life got slightly worse.
Wi-Fi would disconnected sometimes.
In rare occasions SIM card isn't recognized. You need to wait for 10-20 seconds for it to start working again.
Finger print scanner doesn't work.
unable to install custom or global ROM lenovo z6 pro
I have all these files but unfortunately I am not able to install global or custom in it. i have installed twrp when i install miui through twrup it successfullly installed but at the reboot show crashdump mode and if i try to install glocal rom via qfil the qfil shows no port available. my head is burning please help me asap to get my phone back to work.
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I have all these files but unfortunately I am not able to install global or custom in it. i have installed twrp when i install miui through twrup it successfullly installed but at the reboot show crashdump mode and if i try to install glocal rom via qfil the qfil shows no port available. my head is burning please help me asap to get my phone back to work.
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u will lose everything so backup first... u MUST FORMAT data ( wipe is not enough)... after this miui will boot :good:
Guys,
you really should join the "Lenovo Z6 Pro" group in Telegram....
Lots going on there including custom roms and great crowd to help each-other
hi
after update to 12.5
when i open messaging app
and click on any conversation
i got it as on screen
keyboard hidden but place for it not
does anyone have this issue ?
ps. after uninstalling 'updates' from messaging app and blocking it from update fro mgoogle pley everything is fine
but after update from google play again as on screen
thanks and regards !
noone ? so you guys when open chat with someone on updated from google play version of messaging app everything is ok/normal ?
regards
ok so if noone knows
this is a bug
somehow apearing in current version of miui and last updated google messaging app
i did factory reset without restore
and after google update of this app
it is still like this
%$$$#@&#@^#(* xiaomi
d00lar said:
ok so if noone knows
this is a bug
somehow apearing in current version of miui and last updated google messaging app
i did factory reset without restore
and after google update of this app
it is still like this
%$$$#@&#@^#(* xiaomi
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1/ Try update these Google Apps with Apkpure
2/ Check if it happen because of some Modules or Twrp stuff you flashed
3/ If not work or Locked bootloader, use Unlock bootloader offical way (168h) or unoffical way (instant, free or paid tool) then Flash other fastboot rom by Mi Flash Tool. I suggest use Indonesia rom for NFC, Miui dialer (record call).
Kirasu2080 said:
1/ Try update these Google Apps with Apkpure
2/ Check if it happen because of some Modules or Twrp stuff you flashed
3/ If not work or Locked bootloader, use Unlock bootloader offical way (168h) or unoffical way (instant, free or paid tool) then Flash other fastboot rom by Mi Flash Tool. I suggest use Indonesia rom for NFC, Miui dialer (record call).
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do you own the phone and does not have this issue ?
i have no twrp / stock firmware.