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Call Recording and Indonesia ROM

Just got a Redmi Note 8 Pro with Global ROM and discovered that call recording won't work due to Google/Android Pie limitations.
After some searching, I found (on this forum) that the Indonesia ROM supports call recording on this phone.
Here are my questions:
1. Will burning a different ROM affect my warranty?
2. Will I lose any functionality by switching from Global to Indonesia ROM, and if so, what? Specifically, will NFC functionality be affected?
3. If I ever do a factory reset, will the phone revert to Global ROM?
4. I found the Indonesia ROM files here. There are three files called Recovery, OTA, and Fastboot. Do I need them all? If so, do they need to be burned in any specific order?
5. Where can I find complete instructions for burning the Indonesia ROM? I am new to Xiaomi, and the last time I burned a ROM to a phone was 5 years ago (Samsung); I don't remember anything, so I'd like instructions that assume nothing and don't skip any steps (instructions for intelligent dummies). I found these instructions for installing TWRP, but there's nothing about what to do next, and there's a list of pre-requisites with no explanations (Unlocked Bootloader, Phone Drivers, ADB and Fastboot Drivers), making the instructions insufficient for a noob like me.
Thanks much.

yossidme said:
Just got a Redmi Note 8 Pro with Global ROM and discovered that call recording won't work due to Google/Android Pie limitations.
After some searching, I found (on this forum) that the Indonesia ROM supports call recording on this phone.
Here are my questions:
1. Will burning a different ROM affect my warranty?
2. Will I lose any functionality by switching from Global to Indonesia ROM, and if so, what? Specifically, will NFC functionality be affected?
3. If I ever do a factory reset, will the phone revert to Global ROM?
4. I found the Indonesia ROM files here. There are three files called Recovery, OTA, and Fastboot. Do I need them all? If so, do they need to be burned in any specific order?
5. Where can I find complete instructions for burning the Indonesia ROM? I am new to Xiaomi, and the last time I burned a ROM to a phone was 5 years ago (Samsung); I don't remember anything, so I'd like instructions that assume nothing and don't skip any steps (instructions for intelligent dummies). I found these instructions for installing TWRP, but there's nothing about what to do next, and there's a list of pre-requisites with no explanations (Unlocked Bootloader, Phone Drivers, ADB and Fastboot Drivers), making the instructions insufficient for a noob like me.
Thanks much.
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Hey,
Before going any further you first need to make sure what region is your phone. Is it a Chinese phone (bought from AliExpress for example) or a real Global phone (bought from a local store/official retail). Because you could very well own a Chinese phone shipped with a Global Rom flashed on it and this could result in some problems for you in terms of what you can do with it and how you can do it.
If you bought/received a phone with already unlocked bootloader, you should return it.
Unlocking bootloader should only be done by you when you need it.
1. Technically unlocking bootloader, ESSENTIAL step prior flashing anything, void your warranty.
However and that's what is interesting, if at some point you decide to flash back your original region rom (here Global) and lock back bootloader, none will know but Xiaomi servers you once unlocked this device certainly not a local reseller. So in term of warranty you should be safe, that is of course unless you brick your phone doing stuff you were not supposed to do with a locked bootloader if you are following.
2. If not mistaking, I think you loose NFC. Indian phones for sure do not have NFC at all, for their version, the chip was replaced with a 2nd SIM card tray (not shared). Not sure if you read the functionality afterward using rooted tricks.
3. No that does not work this way. When you are running a Rom, any version, if you factory reset that room, you just return to installation screen of that given Rom.
To return to Global Rom, you will need to reflash that Global Rom using the same method you did successfully flashing the Indonesian Rom (or any other rom) for example.
Would be wise to first download the exact version of the Rom you are currently using on your phone for archives purpose (BURN IT on good quality medias!) to revert back to it when/if needed. You can also archives OTA updates of that version you may not have taken yet to apply them manually if you ever revert back to that Global Rom and want to.
4. Different versions depends on what you are doing. In your case Fastboot version is what you need at the moment. You can find all different kind of versions of Roms for your RN8PRO on that site
As for the way to flash them, order and everything, you will need to look for guides online,
I dont think any order matters, just make sure to flash them all before rebooting disconnecting device. But if you are unsure of what you are doing, you'd be probably best using a tool such as MiFlash.
5. Here you can find one from the MIUI community website guiding you through the use of MiFlash to flash a stock Rom on your device.
Just note you do not have to use any tools to flash the .images of all partitions, you can easily doing it from command line using fastboot flash command one after an other.
Also note that installing TWRP is usually not needed to flash stock Roms (unlike flashing custom roms). Trying to mess up with the recovery partition is actually what seem to brick most of the devices.
However please note UNLOCKING your BOOTLOADER is MENDATORY.
Hope this helps.
Regards,

doesnt matter if you switch to any rom variant .i have switched mine to indonesian ,europe and indian and alll worked fine execpt indian version felt a bit laggy .just download the fastboot version of the rom and flash it through mi flash tool xiaomiflash .your bootloader needs to be unlocked and dont forget to check cleann all button in mi flash and dont check clean and lock

I have got global version and changed imei with unlocked bootloader. Can i flash indonesian rom without lose f my imei?
Thanks in advance for your answers

Muad.Dib,
Thanks for your detailed reply.
If I understand correctly, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty just the same as rooting the phone, so if all I want is to get call recording, I may as well just root the phone and save the bother of flashing a different ROM.
Does that make sense to you, or do you see any advantage to flashing a different stock ROM instead of just rooting the phone? From past experience I've seen that rooting has additional benefits anyway.
BTW, I bought my phone on Banggood. It was advertised as Global ROM, and that appears to be what it has. As soon as I turned the phone on it updated to MIUI Global 11.0.2.1; I don't know what version it was before the update.
Muad.Dib said:
Hey,
Before going any further you first need to make sure what region is your phone. Is it a Chinese phone (bought from AliExpress for example) or a real Global phone (bought from a local store/official retail). Because you could very well own a Chinese phone shipped with a Global Rom flashed on it and this could result in some problems for you in terms of what you can do with it and how you can do it.
If you bought/received a phone with already unlocked bootloader, you should return it.
Unlocking bootloader should only be done by you when you need it.
1. Technically unlocking bootloader, ESSENTIAL step prior flashing anything, void your warranty.
However and that's what is interesting, if at some point you decide to flash back your original region rom (here Global) and lock back bootloader, none will know but Xiaomi servers you once unlocked this device certainly not a local reseller. So in term of warranty you should be safe, that is of course unless you brick your phone doing stuff you were not supposed to do with a locked bootloader if you are following.
2. If not mistaking, I think you loose NFC. Indian phones for sure do not have NFC at all, for their version, the chip was replaced with a 2nd SIM card tray (not shared). Not sure if you read the functionality afterward using rooted tricks.
3. No that does not work this way. When you are running a Rom, any version, if you factory reset that room, you just return to installation screen of that given Rom.
To return to Global Rom, you will need to reflash that Global Rom using the same method you did successfully flashing the Indonesian Rom (or any other rom) for example.
Would be wise to first download the exact version of the Rom you are currently using on your phone for archives purpose (BURN IT on good quality medias!) to revert back to it when/if needed. You can also archives OTA updates of that version you may not have taken yet to apply them manually if you ever revert back to that Global Rom and want to.
4. Different versions depends on what you are doing. In your case Fastboot version is what you need at the moment. You can find all different kind of versions of Roms for your RN8PRO on that site
As for the way to flash them, order and everything, you will need to look for guides online,
I dont think any order matters, just make sure to flash them all before rebooting disconnecting device. But if you are unsure of what you are doing, you'd be probably best using a tool such as MiFlash.
5. Here you can find one from the MIUI community website guiding you through the use of MiFlash to flash a stock Rom on your device.
Just note you do not have to use any tools to flash the .images of all partitions, you can easily doing it from command line using fastboot flash command one after an other.
Also note that installing TWRP is usually not needed to flash stock Roms (unlike flashing custom roms). Trying to mess up with the recovery partition is actually what seem to brick most of the devices.
However please note UNLOCKING your BOOTLOADER is MENDATORY.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
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Did you check if NFC works with Indonesian ROM?
maanni said:
doesnt matter if you switch to any rom variant .i have switched mine to indonesian ,europe and indian and alll worked fine execpt indian version felt a bit laggy .just download the fastboot version of the rom and flash it through mi flash tool xiaomiflash .your bootloader needs to be unlocked and dont forget to check cleann all button in mi flash and dont check clean and lock
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yossidme said:
Muad.Dib,
Thanks for your detailed reply.
If I understand correctly, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty just the same as rooting the phone, so if all I want is to get call recording, I may as well just root the phone and save the bother of flashing a different ROM.
Does that make sense to you, or do you see any advantage to flashing a different stock ROM instead of just rooting the phone? From past experience I've seen that rooting has additional benefits anyway.
BTW, I bought my phone on Banggood. It was advertised as Global ROM, and that appears to be what it has. As soon as I turned the phone on it updated to MIUI Global 11.0.2.1; I don't know what version it was before the update.
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You're welcome, I am happy if I was useful to you in any kind of ways.
Well yes and no. Yes apparently you 'could' achieve call recording when rooted (yet I still fail doing so even if I installed the default MUI apps module I got from Telegram group. The setting to automatic recording is set to on yes, but I dont see recordings in the supposed destination folder nor I can see a simple button to record any voicecall I used to have on older versions of Android. Me failing to make it work - I did not try very hard to be honest - does not mean you cannot find someone who succeeded into doing so in that telegram group for RN8PRO).
That said it would not be a 'native' solution, just a patch/workaround. If it works well great, if not, well...
On an other hand by flashing to a Rom which does support it natively, well you are covered for the use you need.
So the advantage I see (with the included disadvantages) is better support for the function which is not supported for privacy reasons en Glob/EU market.
Does that come at a price?
Probably.
For example are you ready to trade off NFC for native call recording support? That may be a choice you have to make in the end. Again that said, if you root your phone on that new Rom, install NFC drivers manually as root (I see no reasons why that would not be possible after all) you may be able to patch NFC on that other Rom since unlike Indonesians market phone, you do have NFC hardware.
For example, myself, I wish I could have made that kind of bargain/trade off, giving up that NFC feature I have no need for, to get 8GB or Ram + 2x Sims + SD and not an hybrid tray. Unfortunately that's not the kind of trade I could make here in EU unless I would have ordered directly from Amazon.in (assuming that would have been possible) or third party website, but that was not possible for warranty reasons among other things.
Hope this helps.
Regards,

yossidme said:
Did you check if NFC works with Indonesian ROM?
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Yes it does as it is officially available in every variant expect indian variant.

UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.

Well, I have finally started the process, but got stymied by the Bootloader Unlock tool (Couldn't unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later.). Quite frustrating. I see that a lot of people have this problem and had to try again more than once, waiting a week between attempts.
Is there a workaround or do I just have to wait a week and hope for the best?
Also, assuming all goes well and I eventually manage to unlock the bootloader and flash the Indonesia ROM, do I use the same tool to re-lock the bootloader (in order to restore the security of the phone)?
And if I want to unlock again in the future, will I again possibly get the "wait and try again next week" message, or does that only happen the first time?
Thanks.
Muad.Dib said:
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
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yossidme said:
Well, I have finally started the process, but got stymied by the Bootloader Unlock tool (Couldn't unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later.). Quite frustrating. I see that a lot of people have this problem and had to try again more than once, waiting a week between attempts.
Is there a workaround or do I just have to wait a week and hope for the best?
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No workaround, you just have to wait (and yes I know how freaking frustrating it was for me...). You can even start meditation classes meanwhile it helps
yossidme said:
Also, assuming all goes well and I eventually manage to unlock the bootloader and flash the Indonesia ROM, do I use the same tool to re-lock the bootloader (in order to restore the security of the phone)?
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It depends on what your the flavor of the phone you got. You may want to have a look at that other thread Relock bootloader after flashing ROM Indonesia where we actually covered this exact subject
The good thing about that 7 days wait period is you can gather all the intel you need to be 100% ready when the time come to seriously mess up with things.
So you know, once your bootloader is unlocked, first thing you will want to do BEFORE anything else, is blow off that security which needed Auth Account to unbrick account (ONLY WORKS FOR PIE, ANDROID 9 MIUI VERSION BEWARE).
All information is here: [GUIDE][INFO][PSA] Redmi Note 8 Pro - Megathread
yossidme said:
And if I want to unlock again in the future, will I again possibly get the "wait and try again next week" message, or does that only happen the first time?
Thanks.
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The waiting time is for one time only (THANKS GOD!).
So if you relock, beside having to get your hands on the unlock tool once again and have added the same infos as for the first time in the phone, you will be able to unlock right away.
That's at least a good news
Hope this helps,
Regards,

Muad.Dib said:
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
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My friend,
Would you like be so kind and share that magisk module with others or maybe just indicate the spot where I can get it? I would love to try this out. THX

kamyk70 said:
My friend,
Would you like be so kind and share that magisk module with others or maybe just indicate the spot where I can get it? I would love to try this out. THX
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Yes of course.
It is a module you can find on the Telegram group called "Redmi Note 8 Pro | OFFICIAL".
Like me you will have to go in there even if you do not use Telegram.
Once there and you got the /notes it is called the default apps.
I cannot share it myself here because I am not the developer of that module, as you can understand that's against forums policies.
All I can tell you is it works correctly on EEA MIUI 11.0.2.0.
Good luck!
Hope this helps.

Muad.Dib said:
Yes of course.
It is a module you can find on the Telegram group called "Redmi Note 8 Pro | OFFICIAL".
Like me you will have to go in there even if you do not use Telegram.
Once there and you got the /notes it is called the default apps.
I cannot share it myself here because I am not the developer of that module, as you can understand that's against forums policies.
All I can tell you is it works correctly on EEA MIUI 11.0.2.0.
Good luck!
Hope this helps.
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Thanks man, I got it! ?

I have disovered that there are different NGC protocols and that my Redmi Note 8 Pro does not read NFC cards of some protocols. I'm wondering if it might not be a driver issue. where would I look for NFC drivers?
Thanks
Muad.Dib said:
For example are you ready to trade off NFC for native call recording support? That may be a choice you have to make in the end. Again that said, if you root your phone on that new Rom, install NFC drivers manually as root (I see no reasons why that would not be possible after all) you may be able to patch NFC on that other Rom since unlike Indonesians market phone, you do have NFC hardware.
Regards,
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kamyk70 said:
Thanks man, I got it!
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You are much welcome, glad I could help
Regards
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yossidme said:
I have disovered that there are different NGC protocols and that my Redmi Note 8 Pro does not read NFC cards of some protocols. I'm wondering if it might not be a driver issue. where would I look for NFC drivers?
Thanks
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Sadly I have no idea. I think you should make a new thread about this to get more visibility and probably more answers from people who actually knows the answer.
Hope this help.
Regards.

Muad.Dib said:
UPDATE:
I finally had the time to test the MIUI-default-apps Magisk module available for download on Telegram group, originally made for MIUI 11.0.1.0, and it works properly on MIUI 11.0.2.0 EEA. Does not require changing Rom.
Hope this helps.
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Hi can you share more details???IS IT SAFE?? I want miui message and call apps not Google's one... How can i have them without changing ROM to Indonesian??? Now i have global ROM.

yossidme said:
Did you check if NFC works with Indonesian ROM?
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yup it is working perfectly fine on indonesian rom as i am still using it

Alisoofi said:
Hi can you share more details???IS IT SAFE?? I want miui message and call apps not Google's one... How can i have them without changing ROM to Indonesian??? Now i have global ROM.
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Hey,
Sorry was AFK for a while. In case you still need answer, going to reply just in case.
Well there is not much to add, you simply install the module from within Magisk once it installed, you reboot, and it works out of the box, you go in the settings and you set it as you like.
Good luck!

Do i need to root before installing it ?
Do i need to root before installing it ?

MIUI 12 Update via OTA

V 12.0.2.0 QGGMIXM --just got a notification.
Anybody try it out yet?

I'm interested in knowing if the upgrade slows down the phone. Since it is difficult to downgrade, I'm waiting to here from others

No upgrade in the UK yet.

DON'T DO IT
It will slow down your phone and you're stuck with it

jshames said:
DON'T DO IT
It will slow down your phone and you're stuck with it
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Sometimes a factory reset after a big update is a good idea

blaccqnes said:
Sometimes a factory reset after a big update is a good idea
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According to at least one post, that didn't help

blaccqnes said:
Sometimes a factory reset after a big update is a good idea
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I did it cause I always do it after a big one is out, but it doesn't help at all. This firmware looks good, it has several very nice features...but it needs more polishing if you ask me. My phone was the best with Android 9 firmware, after Android 10 update it was also OK but not that nice as before...now it is even worse...

Years ago I had a Sony Experia phone. At some point an major update became available. However, along with the release notes was a explicit warning that the resource use of the update is greater, and that the performance of the phone may degrade. Further it warned that this would be irreversible as reverting was not possible.
I don't know if Sony still does this, but I think all manufacturers should. Even Apple IOS degrades performance after a few upgrade cycles on old devices, which is also irreversible unless an unlock hack is released.
Each person should be informed and be able to decide. Do I want the latest features and security, and willing to sacrifice speed?
pujolsk said:
I did it cause I always do it after a big one is out, but it doesn't help at all. This firmware looks good, it has several very nice features...but it needs more polishing if you ask me. My phone was the best with Android 9 firmware, after Android 10 update it was also OK but not that nice as before...now it is even worse...
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jshames said:
Years ago I had a Sony Experia phone. At some point an major update became available. However, along with the release notes was a explicit warning that the resource use of the update is greater, and that the performance of the phone may degrade. Further it warned that this would be irreversible as reverting was not possible.
I don't know if Sony still does this, but I think all manufacturers should. Even Apple IOS degrades performance after a few upgrade cycles on old devices, which is also irreversible unless an unlock hack is released.
Each person should be informed and be able to decide. Do I want the latest features and security, and willing to sacrifice speed?
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Yes, that is the point. In this case speed is not that much compromissed, but it feels ugly..

So you're taking about mainly and aesthetic issue? No lag?
pujolsk said:
Yes, that is the point. In this case speed is not that much compromissed, but it feels ugly..
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jshames said:
So you're taking about mainly and aesthetic issue? No lag?
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I dont know how to describe, it is more like stuttering animation. It just doesn't look nice. Icons also make some strange thing if you make them bigger.
This firmware looks like the first major iOS beta, if you ever had iPhone....

Just installed it. It feels okay, as advertized. But I don't have it's main attraction on my device. WHERE IS MY SUPER WALLPAPER????
And about downgrading, you can dirty flash your phone to any version (but don't downgrade your Android version, as some apps may render useless) via MiFlashtool. Use "save user data" option. Anti Rollback is not exist on Begonia. God thanks they didn't **** this phone further.
Edit: I've been using super wallpaper long before tho and applied via quick shortcut maker, but it didn't appear in wallpaper picker as it should be.

kekesed97 said:
Just installed it. It feels okay, as advertized. But I don't have it's main attraction on my device. WHERE IS MY SUPER WALLPAPER????
And about downgrading, you can dirty flash your phone to any version (but don't downgrade your Android version, as some apps may render useless) via MiFlashtool. Use "save user data" option. Anti Rollback is not exist on Begonia. God thanks they didn't **** this phone further.
Edit: I've been using super wallpaper long before tho and applied via quick shortcut maker, but it didn't appear in wallpaper picker as it should be.
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So you say I can flash back to Android 10 and MIUI 11?
If yes, can you point me to some tutorial?
Thanks

pujolsk said:
So you say I can flash back to Android 10 and MIUI 11?
If yes, can you point me to some tutorial?
Thanks
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My device have Magisk, EdXposed, and OrangeFox installed.
As flashing by custom recovery may render bootloop, and flashing by fastboot mode via MiFlash Pro reject downgrade, the only solution left is either XiaomiFlash or SP Flashtool. But SP Flashtool is locked to service account, so your only choice is XiaomiFlash.
I've red every flash command on XiaomiFlash, and the "Save user data" option format every partition EXCEPT user data (/data and emulated storage), basically the same operation to be performed when you install any rom via any custom recovery.
Fastboot flash leave the data intact for upgrading, but rejects downgrade. But in XiaomiFlash, as I wrote above, it should work bidirectional.
And don't worry about Anti Rollback. Since I've bootlooped over and over, I've performed countless Downgrade and Upgrade. But do at your own risk tho.
Hope that help.

kekesed97 said:
My device have Magisk, EdXposed, and OrangeFox installed.
As flashing by custom recovery may render bootloop, and flashing by fastboot mode via MiFlash Pro reject downgrade, the only solution left is either XiaomiFlash or SP Flashtool. But SP Flashtool is locked to service account, so your only choice is XiaomiFlash.
I've red every flash command on XiaomiFlash, and the "Save user data" option format every partition EXCEPT user data (/data and emulated storage), basically the same operation to be performed when you install any rom via any custom recovery.
Fastboot flash leave the data intact for upgrading, but rejects downgrade. But in XiaomiFlash, as I wrote above, it should work bidirectional.
And don't worry about Anti Rollback. Since I've bootlooped over and over, I've performed countless Downgrade and Upgrade. But do at your own risk tho.
Hope that help.
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Thanks, now I know what my only option is.
Just to be clear, before I use XiaomiFlash, I have to unlock my bootloader, right?

pujolsk said:
Thanks, now I know what my only option is.
Just to be clear, before I use XiaomiFlash, I have to unlock my bootloader, right?
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Of course

kekesed97 said:
Of course
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Thanks, I will go and check it out...

So it turns out, according to the company website, that this is a "beta global stable release" sent to limited users:
https://c.mi.com/thread-3218614-1-0.html
Which explains why most people haven't gotten it.
The company doesn't give a link to download but if you google it you can find it.

Does anyone know when EU QGGEUXM version comes out?

jshames said:
So it turns out, according to the company website, that this is a "beta global stable release" sent to limited users:
https://c.mi.com/thread-3218614-1-0.html
Which explains why most people haven't gotten it.
The company doesn't give a link to download but if you google it you can find it.
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That makes sense, as it feels like it is a beta, an early one. I just hope they will fix it and make it feels nicer for everyday use, but knowing Xiaomi and how many devices they make on a daily basis, I am not that sure...

Question Can't update OTA with ADB sideload

Hi there!
I've installed the full OTA SQ1D.211205.016.A4 using Adb sideload but I had have installed another OTA version, specifically SQ1D.211205.016.A1.
I've tried to install the correct version over using adb sideload but it fails because it says is an older version.
How can I install the correct OTA for my Pixel 6 Pro?
Cheers.

sgbmad said:
Hi there!
I've installed the full OTA SQ1D.211205.016.A4 using Adb sideload but I had have installed another OTA version, specifically SQ1D.211205.016.A1.
I've tried to install the correct version over using adb sideload but it fails because it says is an older version.
How can I install the correct OTA for my Pixel 6 Pro?
Cheers.
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Hmm strange, as I'd done similarly in that I'd installed A1 and needed A4. However I didn't experience an issue with side loading...
Perhaps you could try flashing the full factory image but with the -w removal (research this fully) to avoid data loss, so essentially dirty flashing the full image should help?

cd993 said:
Hmm strange, as I'd done similarly in that I'd installed A1 and needed A4. However I didn't experience an issue with side loading...
Perhaps you could try flashing the full factory image but with the -w removal (research this fully) to avoid data loss, so essentially dirty flashing the full image should help?
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Thank you for your response cd993. Then, a full factory image flash with full wipe also works, it's true?

sgbmad said:
Thank you for your response cd993. Then, a full factory image flash with full wipe also works, it's true?
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Sure, a full wipe will indeed clear all data of yours and install the factory image. But I'd try first to remove the line of code in the flash-all.bat file that prevents a data wipe. Plus also there's the factor of keeping root, if you are actually rooted. Let me know if you need any guidance on this though there are lots of info around on these forums

cd993 said:
Sure, a full wipe will indeed clear all data of yours and install the factory image. But I'd try first to remove the line of code in the flash-all.bat file that prevents a data wipe. Plus also there's the factor of keeping root, if you are actually rooted. Let me know if you need any guidance on this though there are lots of info around on these forums
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Thank you so much,
Well, first of all I would need to know where download the factory image and how can I remove the code in the flash-all.bat. If you show me where can I found that info your help will be very apreciate.
On the other hand, I still have no clear what would be the version I need. I bought the phone at the Google Store in Germany. Also, I do not really do not know what the difference between one version is and if it really is important to put the one that corresponds to you.

sgbmad said:
Thank you so much,
Well, first of all I would need to know where download the factory image and how can I remove the code in the flash-all.bat. If you show me where can I found that info your help will be very apreciate.
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No problem. The factory image can be found here:
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Are you wanting to root? Forgive me I'm mistaken, though I sense that you are relatively new to this and so I'd suggest following the guide found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/pixel-6-pro-easy-step-by-step-unlock-root.4361847/

cd993 said:
No problem. The factory image can be found here:
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Are you wanting to root? Forgive me I'm mistaken, though I sense that you are relatively new to this and so I'd suggest following the guide found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/pixel-6-pro-easy-step-by-step-unlock-root.4361847/
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Well, I'm not new to this really, but it is my first Pixel. Long time ago I was addicted to flash ROMs
Currently I prefer to use the phone without root.

sgbmad said:
Well, I'm not new to this really, but it is my first Pixel. Long time ago I was addicted to flash ROMs
Currently I prefer to use the phone without root.
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Great, you'll enjoy this phone!
There's lots of how-to guides on this forum so give them all a good read to benefit your understanding on how the Pixel works and let us know if any questions

cd993 said:
Great, you'll enjoy this phone!
There's lots of how-to guides on this forum so give them all a good read to benefit your understanding on how the Pixel works and let us know if any questions
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Thank you cd993
I didn't know the Android Flashing Tool for Chrome. There is an option to flash without wipe the device. I'll probably use this tool for flash an image.

sgbmad said:
Thank you cd993
I didn't know the Android Flashing Tool for Chrome. There is an option to flash without wipe the device. I'll probably use this tool for flash an image.
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Yeah that's a very handy one, especially when not wanting to root.
Have fun!

cd993 said:
Yeah that's a very handy one, especially when not wanting to root.
Have fun!
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Sure! I think I'll wait for Google says something about this:
[U: Not the wrong build] Latest Google Pixel 6 update is causing network issues in Europe
Some Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners in Europe have found that the December update is causing various network issues on their phones.
9to5google.com
Thanks!

Question Reinstalling from "https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/"

Hi all. I would like to reinstall the firmware on my P6Pro, and though it's a UK unlocked, unbranded Vodafone model can I reinstall it with the EE firmware as it's the SIM I've used from day one?
My phone firmware is :
SQ1D. 220105.007

As far as I know, SQ1D.220105.007 is the only latest (January) firmware available for the Pixel 6 Pro. Correct me if I'm wrong, though. It's the only one listed at that official Google Pixel firmware webpage.

The above is correct, as is often the case they have consolidated all of it into one image in January.

Thanks people.
I have the Jan update.
Do you know why they even list selecting a carrier first?

greycounciller said:
Thanks people.
I have the Jan update.
Do you know why they even list selecting a carrier first?
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Probably just a generic prompt for those devices or months that there are separate firmwares for different carriers.

Can't seem to get this feature to work.
When I go to "rescue" mode and connect phone, the repair doesn't seem to connect to phone and remains on loader page with phone showing "No Command"with the android bot on his back with a triangle above his open chest.
Retried it with different UK carriers and unlocked carrier.
Any thoughts?

greycounciller said:
Can't seem to get this feature to work.
When I go to "rescue" mode and connect phone, the repair doesn't seem to connect to phone and remains on loader page with phone showing "No Command"with the android bot on his back with a triangle above his open chest.
Retried it with different UK carriers and unlocked carrier.
Any thoughts?
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You could try Official Google Android Flash Tool instead and see if that helps any better. I know Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair is official, too - I'm not even clear on when the repair site will help that the flash site won't, since I've never used either. Lots of folks on here have used Official Google Android Flash Tool with great success, though. Let us know what happens.

Pixel repair tool hasn't been updated to support the 6/Pro yet - the only part of that website that works for either phone is the Fingerprint Calibration tool.
As above, install Google adb/fastboot drivers & then try to use the Android Flash Tool, that should work for you

DanielF50 said:
Pixel repair tool hasn't been updated to support the 6/Pro yet - the only part of that website that works for either phone is the Fingerprint Calibration tool.
As above, install Google adb/fastboot drivers & then try to use the Android Flash Tool, that should work for you
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Thanks so much. That all makes sense.

DanielF50 said:
Pixel repair tool hasn't been updated to support the 6/Pro yet - the only part of that website that works for either phone is the Fingerprint Calibration tool.
As above, install Google adb/fastboot drivers & then try to use the Android Flash Tool, that should work for you
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this is the right answer. Also, for every other Pixel that supports this Pixel Repair website (Pixel 3+), it's actually really hit or miss if the phone ever gets recognized at all.
Considering how amazing the Android Flash Tool works - unfortunately it looks like pixelrepair isn't getting the attention it deserves - probably for reasons that we aren't aware of - but development time is probably one of them.

Hi guys, just to let you know, eventually managed to do a flash with the 'Flash.andriod.com' tool. 5 mins and all easily done.
Thanks for all the help though.

Question How does MSM work for OnePlus 11?

Hey guys! I finally got my OnePlus 11 yesterday in the USA! Love this phone! I'm reading into how to recover this phone if it ever bricks (mine isn't bricked lol) and I'm seeing we CAN'T just download and use MSM Tool like we could on previous OnePlus devices??? How does this work now with the 11 in mind? Thanks y'all!

H4X0R46 said:
Hey guys! I finally got my OnePlus 11 yesterday in the USA! Love this phone! I'm reading into how to recover this phone if it ever bricks (mine isn't bricked lol) and I'm seeing we CAN'T just download and use MSM Tool like we could on previous OnePlus devices??? How does this work now with the 11 in mind? Thanks y'all!
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no msm tool for op 10 and op11 and newer ( only with Auth.)

ChrisFeiveel84 said:
no msm tool for op 10 and op11 and newer ( only with Auth.)
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With auth? Like, you would have to get with OnePlus and THEY would have to MSM this device if it ever needed it?

H4X0R46 said:
With auth? Like, you would have to get with OnePlus and THEY would have to MSM this device if it ever needed it?
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if your op11 bricks and you want to fix it yourself, it can no longer be done with the msm tool, your only option is to go to a services center or someone who can do it via remute session

ChrisFeiveel84 said:
if your op11 bricks and you want to fix it yourself, it can no longer be done with the msm tool, your only option is to go to a services center or someone who can do it via remute session
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That's SUCH a terrible decision on their part! Damn! All other OEMs freely make unbricking tools available, OnePlus SUCKS for this decision. Well alrighty.
Side question, you may or may not be able to answer this one. Is there any way to do local upgrades on the 11? Like, that was always the easiest way to update a rooted OnePlus phone in the past, but now that option is gone from their newer devices?

H4X0R46 said:
That's SUCH a terrible decision on their part! Damn! All other OEMs freely make unbricking tools available, OnePlus SUCKS for this decision. Well alrighty.
Side question, you may or may not be able to answer this one. Is there any way to do local upgrades on the 11? Like, that was always the easiest way to update a rooted OnePlus phone in the past, but now that option is gone from their newer devices?
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bootloader unlock, root and co still work just not anymore unbricking by msm tool
and which manufacturer still has an unbrick tool?

H4X0R46 said:
Side question, you may or may not be able to answer this one. Is there any way to do local upgrades on the 11? Like, that was always the easiest way to update a rooted OnePlus phone in the past, but now that option is gone from their newer devices?
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If you turn on the "programmer's options", the "local updates" option will be activated.

qriozum said:
If you turn on the "programmer's options", the "local updates" option will be activated.
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Developer options you mean? Alright, I activated developer options, where is the local update button added? Not seeing it.

H4X0R46 said:
Developer options you mean? Alright, I activated developer options, where is the local update button added? Not seeing it.
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Settings/Device information/tile OxygenOS - in the upper right three dots - the last item of three is "local update"

hi, really doesnt exist chance myself repair bricked 1+ 11?

qriozum said:
Settings/Device information/tile OxygenOS - in the upper right three dots - the last item of three is "local update"
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I don't have that And developer options is activated for me. Weird.

H4X0R46 said:
I don't have that And developer options is activated for me. Weird.
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Usa devices ?
And you look here ?but if I remember correctly, usa devices don't have a local update included because they get the updates via Google (correct me if I'm wrong)

ChrisFeiveel84 said:
Usa devices ?
And you look here ?but if I remember correctly, usa devices don't have a local update included because they get the updates via Google (correct me if I'm wrong)
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Streamable Video
Watch this video on Streamable.
streamable.com
Yeah check this out Maybe it's different for the 11? I notice yours is a 9 pro

H4X0R46 said:
Streamable Video
Watch this video on Streamable.
streamable.com
Yeah check this out Maybe it's different for the 11? I notice yours is a 9 pro
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Usa devices
This have no lokale update
the usa mostly only gets incremental updates (every now and then a full rom pack)
but someone who has a usa model himself can certainly say more about whether there is a local update in it

H4X0R46 said:
Streamable Video
Watch this video on Streamable.
streamable.com
Yeah check this out Maybe it's different for the 11? I notice yours is a 9 pro
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Unfortunately on US devices there's no local update. It's been this way for awhile. On the 9pro and 10pro you could use the local update apk from OnePlus to do local updates but considering the US rarely gets full zips anymore (we only get incremental from Google servers in US), there isn't much point for us to use it. You can still root and re-root after updates but you need to be more careful without having the full updates (and without having the freely available MSM tool like we used to have). On the 10 pro I would always replace the patched boot.img with stock then do the incremental update and then re-root after the update. Not so sure on 11 right now since it uses the init_boot.img and you can't just boot that, you have to flash it. Until more people post on rooting and updating the US model, I think I'll hold off on root, and I always root all of my phones.

jeffsga88 said:
Unfortunately on US devices there's no local update. It's been this way for awhile. On the 9pro and 10pro you could use the local update apk from OnePlus to do local updates but considering the US rarely gets full zips anymore (we only get incremental from Google servers in US), there isn't much point for us to use it. You can still root and re-root after updates but you need to be more careful without having the full updates (and without having the freely available MSM tool like we used to have). On the 10 pro I would always replace the patched boot.img with stock then do the incremental update and then re-root after the update. Not so sure on 11 right now since it uses the init_boot.img and you can't just boot that, you have to flash it. Until more people post on rooting and updating the US model, I think I'll hold off on root, and I always root all of my phones.
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Shoot and I'm exactly the same! I really want to root my OnePlus 11, but knowing this phone absolutely isn't easy to recover, it does deter me a bit... Shoot I can't even get this phone into fastboot mode, holding volume up and down goes into recovery instead How the hell do I get this phone into fastboot mode to begin with?

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Shoot and I'm exactly the same! I really want to root my OnePlus 11, but knowing this phone absolutely isn't easy to recover, it does deter me a bit... Shoot I can't even get this phone into fastboot mode, holding volume up and down goes into recovery instead How the hell do I get this phone into fastboot mode to begin with?
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Should be able to just enable USB debugging and use adb reboot bootloader. Haven't personally bothered yet until I'm sure there's a good way to root, un-root, update and re-root. Don't want to brick and have to send back to OnePlus to repair, granted they do fix it for free, but we still shouldn't have to send it in to fix it. We should be able to recover our phones ourselves.