I was going to buy a Redmi Note 2, but I noticed some of the reviews on Aliexpress say the phone comes with malware and that Chinese advertisements pop up regularly. The reviews say you have to flash a clean Miui ROM to resolve the problem, but I had a few questions about doing this:
Where do you get a clean Miui7 ROM for the Redmi Note 2 from?
Do you need to root the phone in order to flash the ROM?
Are there any step by step instructions anywhere for flashing the ROM?
I'm not really up to date with this sort of thing so I'm grateful for any advice you can offer.
Official ROMs are available from en.miui.com. Please read their forums for info on the different types that are available for the RN2. At the moment there are stable and developer Chinese ROMs available (these contain only U.S English and Chinese), the latter being rooted.
Unofficial multilanguage ROMs are available from xiaomi.eu, in two flavours, stable and developer, the latter having built in root via the security app.
My phone was delivered with a full multi language ROM including UK English language and region available, but it was buggy and had malware, or at least adware that is not present in the official ROMs. I installed an official ROM before entering ANY personal information or accounts.
Go to the download page for the RN2 on en.miui.com, there are full instructions for the various ways to flash a ROM. You do not need a custom recovery, you do not need to be rooted, you can even do it from the built in updater app, even if it's the unofficial multi language ROM that you're flashing.
Thanks a lot for the detailed advice. It looks easy enough, so I'll go ahead and order the phone.
I notice the stable ROM is MIUI6 and the developer ROM is MIUI7. Do you know if they'll be releasing a stable MIUI7 ROM any time soon?
I'm trying to download a clean ROM, but the downloads seem to stop at 3MB or 16MB when it should be 700+MB. Any tips? (This is from the official site... as far as I can see)
Try using a download manager like jdownloader or download from xiaomi.eu
I made a video guide -
I've managed to download the weekly from xiaomi.eu was nice and quick this morning using a French mirror from Androidfilehost.com
All I need now is the damn phone. Lol
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the vid – and the joke half way through cracked me up!
AndyCr15 said:
I made a video guide -
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Remember guys, to have a super fast download from xiaomi (normaly it's http:// bigota........) you just need to copy/paste the download link to your browser and add a "o" (not a zero), and you'll have fast download
i.e. http://obigota.......
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I made a video guide -
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Works like a charm! Thanks alot mate!
Thanks Andy! Helps me a lot
Do you have mi remote app with it and if so, is it translated in English?
Hey guys, i have a redmi note 3. In settings i says Hexa Core and 2gb ram so i think its kenzo right ?
I want to install a global rom official miui 8 with PLAYSTORE and all langauges and without chinese things and apps.
Can anyone recommand me a simple tutorial for this?
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Hey guys, i have a redmi note 3. In settings i says Hexa Core and 2gb ram so i think its kenzo right ?
I want to install a global rom official miui 8 with PLAYSTORE and all langauges and without chinese things and apps.
Can anyone recommand me a simple tutorial for this?
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Your phone can be "kenzo" or "kate".
Can you tell what version of MIUI you have? Please post screenshot of About Phone if possible.
Here
Cod3AlchemisT said:
Your phone can be "kenzo" or "kate".
Can you tell what version of MIUI you have? Please post screenshot of About Phone if possible.
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Can you help me now?
Yours is kenzo.
Backup internal SD card data and app data(search backup in settings).
Download http://en.miui.com/download-301.html "Redmi note 3 Qualcomm Global".
Open updater app.
Tap options ( three dots on right up).
Tap on "choose update package".
Select the downloaded zip.(Please stay connected to internet om this step)
It will check the zip, and after asking you, wipe all data and install Global ROM.
Hi everyone,
I have the redmi note 4 (MTK decacore version with 2GB of ram) and I am constantly plagued with the "Just a sec" screen when exiting an app. I also am having trouble with notifications coming through.
messaging apps such as whatsapp will only send push notifications if it was the last program i used.
I have disabled:
animations
memory optimisation
I only have 3 messaging apps on start up.
my MIUI version is: Global 8.1 | Stable | 8.1.6.0(MBFMIDI)
Kernal: 3.18.22+
I'm thinking about rooting and flashing EPic rom or a .EU rom? or would a chinese based rom be better? but I do not know where to start.
any help would be great.
Thanks
NecroUK90 said:
Hi everyone,
I have the redmi note 4 (MTK decacore version with 2GB of ram) and I am constantly plagued with the "Just a sec" screen when exiting an app. I also am having trouble with notifications coming through.
messaging apps such as whatsapp will only send push notifications if it was the last program i used.
I have disabled:
animations
memory optimisation
I only have 3 messaging apps on start up.
my MIUI version is: Global 8.1 | Stable | 8.1.6.0(MBFMIDI)
Kernal: 3.18.22+
I'm thinking about rooting and flashing EPic rom or a .EU rom? or would a chinese based rom be better? but I do not know where to start.
any help would be great.
Thanks
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Hi,
That ROM you have was recalled due to "bad user feedback" or a nice way of saying "Bugs"
You have the option of waiting it out as 8.1.7.0 is in testing & should release sometime?
Or you can flash one of the MIUI based unofficial ROMs as you say like EPIC, MultiRom or Xiaomi.eu.
For these you will need to unlock your bootloader & Install a custom recovery like TWRP.
Sing out if you need help & I'm sure one of us here can help you with that.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
NecroUK90 said:
Hi everyone,
I have the redmi note 4 (MTK decacore version with 2GB of ram) and I am constantly plagued with the "Just a sec" screen when exiting an app. I also am having trouble with notifications coming through.
messaging apps such as whatsapp will only send push notifications if it was the last program i used.
I have disabled:
animations
memory optimisation
I only have 3 messaging apps on start up.
my MIUI version is: Global 8.1 | Stable | 8.1.6.0(MBFMIDI)
Kernal: 3.18.22+
I'm thinking about rooting and flashing EPic rom or a .EU rom? or would a chinese based rom be better? but I do not know where to start.
any help would be great.
Thanks
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Do a factory reset. It'd help if there is any problem with the system files. If that doesn't work, download and flash the stock rom.
DrFumes said:
Do a factory reset. It'd help if there is any problem with the system files. If that doesn't work, download and flash the stock rom.
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Did a factory reset and it's definitely a lot better, not using as much ram and i have had the "just a sec" since but the notifications are still hit and miss. Hopefully will be sorted with the next update.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
1) How can a custom ROM like RR be as good as the official ROM? - I mean RR works on all devices and they do not even manage to have the same official MIUI version on all phones. All the developer versions are the same version but have different MB sizes for every phone. That needs to have a reason...
2) I want to chance my harware buttons to start an app. I did it before on my Redmi Note 3 (Kate) with xposed. Worked like a charm. I even had OTA support with TWRP.
Now I tried it with the Remdi Note 4. I am on developer v. 7.4.27 - which means I have Android 7 thus, no xposed framework. I want to go back to a Android 6 MIUI version. Which one should I use? As soon as I update I'm screwed..?
Well, in the end I am kind of lost between these options:
1) Install latest stable version and wait (for an uncertain time) 'till TWRP works fine and get xposed
2) Go back to an earlier stable version and install TWRP and xposed - and never update until xposed for Android 7 is out
3) Switch to an older developer version which has Android 6 and install xposed - and never update until xposed for Android 7 is out
4) Just screw MIUI and switch to another ROM. Which one? RR sounds cool.. can I change my hardware buttons to start an app there? Can the custom ROM be better then the offical ROM? ...and I think RR is oon Andoid 7 which means again - no xposed :crying:
kn1g said:
1) How can a custom ROM like RR be as good as the official ROM? - I mean RR works on all devices and they do not even manage to have the same official MIUI version on all phones. All the developer versions are the same version but have different MB sizes for every phone. That needs to have a reason...
2) I want to chance my harware buttons to start an app. I did it before on my Redmi Note 3 (Kate) with xposed. Worked like a charm. I even had OTA support with TWRP.
Now I tried it with the Remdi Note 4. I am on developer v. 7.4.27 - which means I have Android 7 thus, no xposed framework. I want to go back to a Android 6 MIUI version. Which one should I use? As soon as I update I'm screwed..?
Well, in the end I am kind of lost between these options:
1) Install latest stable version and wait (for an uncertain time) 'till TWRP works fine and get xposed
2) Go back to an earlier stable version and install TWRP and xposed - and never update until xposed for Android 7 is out
3) Switch to an older developer version which has Android 6 and install xposed - and never update until xposed for Android 7 is out
4) Just screw MIUI and switch to another ROM. Which one? RR sounds cool.. can I change my hardware buttons to start an app there? Can the custom ROM be better then the offical ROM? ...and I think RR is oon Andoid 7 which means again - no xposed :crying:
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You can install AOSP Extended it much better then STOCK and yes u can also set any app to be launched from hardware button on that
Hit thank button if i helped
Hey, yeah I know I can install cusom ROMS. But I wanted to get some background information
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Also this answer is too general. Doesn't flashing AOSP Extended mean I need to flash all the updates? Thus I need to login in all apps again etc... I also read the thread and there are some bluetooth issues with the ROM. I do not want to "maintain" my phone all the time. I am coding at work all day. I have a **** ton of things to do, nevertheless I love playing around with my phone if I have time, I do not NEED to spend time with "maintaining" my phone.
I therefore like to have it as simple as possible. I love the OTA updates. I even like the look and feel of MIUI.
Just want to tweak my phone
For now I flashed the MIUI v. 8.2 and just took the MM (Android 6) based version.
TWRP is running, SU, xposed. But I do not know what happens when I will update over OTA the next time....
kn1g said:
For now I flashed the MIUI v. 8.2 and just took the MM (Android 6) based version.
TWRP is running, SU, xposed. But I do not know what happens when I will update over OTA the next time....
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U have to reflash the whole miui using mi flash or fastboot including the miui recovery thing for the ota
press thanks if i helped
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kn1g said:
Hey, yeah I know I can install cusom ROMS. But I wanted to get some background information
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Also this answer is too general. Doesn't flashing AOSP Extended mean I need to flash all the updates? Thus I need to login in all apps again etc... I also read the thread and there are some bluetooth issues with the ROM. I do not want to "maintain" my phone all the time. I am coding at work all day. I have a **** ton of things to do, nevertheless I love playing around with my phone if I have time, I do not NEED to spend time with "maintaining" my phone.
I therefore like to have it as simple as possible. I love the OTA updates. I even like the look and feel of MIUI.
Just want to tweak my phone
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According to me u should not go for custom roms because custom roms requires lot of maintenance
u should just root ur phone and tweak it as u want
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First of all, I'm really sorry if this thread would turn out to be a dumb enquiry. I am new to intrinsically customising my phone and only have been using this device (Redmi Note 9S EEA Curtana, MIUI Global V11.0.4.0. QJWEUXM 4/64 GB) for 10 days. I've successfully installed root and TWRP on my phone after having thoroughly researched relevant information. The only thing is all my efforts regarding the removal of force encryption have so far failed. I'm inclined to install a custom ROM, e. g. LineageOs or Evolution X.
1. Is it a necessity to have encryption permanently disabled so that the flashing process proves viable? Currently, I'm only aware of a method which has its effect limited to the the period the phone is in recovery. It involves formatting data and then installing Magisk and thus I need to go through the set-up again. At the end of the operation, encryption is enabled again. I have no clue why. I've tested loads of no verity opt files, none of them worked in a proper way either.
2.Will installing a custom ROM eliminate root acces (since it performs a reinstallation targeting the entire system, let alone the patched boot image)?
3. In case something goes wrong, what's the correct procedure to return to the factory ROM? Is re-locking the bootloader a prerequisite? (See this guide https://c.mi.com/uk/miuidownload/detail?guide=2, for example. Notice how each of the stable MIUI releases there are marked with ★ next to them, meaning they're locked. I didn't quite grasp the message they were trying to convey with that explanation though.)
I'm conscious that's a lot to ask in a single thread, however, unlike myself, the majority of users here are supposedly tech enthusiast and probably have encountered similar difficulties on several occasions.
I hope that I've provided enough information and the thread has been named reasonably.
(Priority: detailed answers within a month would be great.)
Cheers,
Hsjaai
Just format data: twrp->wipe->format data write yes->reboot twrp and flash rom.
If you got error(red lignes reboot twrp and format again).
or
delete all your lockscreen security before flashing but to install a new rom you must format the data before.
Thanks for your quick response, honestly I didn't expect anyone to be this early to react.
As I've already mentioned, in TWRP there's a workaround for temporarily disabling encryption using the first method, the latter one doesn't seem to function as intended - that may be the case on newer devices, according to an article I've come across.
One last request. Could you please (briefly) answer my two other questions as well? How do I reinstall MIUI if something breaks down? Is the flashing apparatus provided by Xiaomi reliable?
I'll keep you updated on my progress,
Hsjaai
Hsjaai said:
Thanks for your quick response, honestly I didn't expect anyone to be this early to react.
As I've already mentioned, in TWRP there's a workaround for temporarily disabling encryption using the first method, the latter one doesn't seem to function as intended - that may be the case on newer devices, according to an article I've come across.
One last request. Could you please (briefly) answer my two other questions as well? How do I reinstall MIUI if something breaks down? Is the flashing apparatus provided by Xiaomi reliable?
I'll keep you updated on my progress,
Hsjaai
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Use this tool who is reliable(if you follow the instructions). In all cases unroot before and reboot (if necessary).
NOSS8 said:
Use this tool who is reliable(if you follow the instructions). In all cases unroot before and reboot (if necessary).
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Thank you so much once again for the help. What should I do if the worst-case scenario arised -essential parts of the file system got corrupted so that the phone wouldn't be capable of booting into system? Uninstall magisk via zip and then make use of the fastboot tool?
Hsjaai said:
Thank you so much once again for the help. What should I do if the worst-case scenario arised -essential parts of the file system got corrupted so that the phone wouldn't be capable of booting into system? Uninstall magisk via zip and then make use of the fastboot tool?
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1)Normaly yes
2)Or with app(i prefer)
NOSS8 said:
2)Or with app(i prefer)
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What did you mean by that exactly?
Besides, sorry for bothering you, it's just that I'm genuinely curious and don't want to mess up the process.
Hsjaai said:
What did you mean by that exactly?
Besides, sorry for bothering you, it's just that I'm genuinely curious and don't want to mess up the process.
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With Magisk app
I'm still unsure about something. Will the custom ROM be installed without hassle if I unroot Magisk at the beginning (meanwhile leaving the custom recovery intact, of course)? No guide seems to deem having root installed as a prerequisite. If you answer that, I'm really embarking on the flashing process.
Hsjaai said:
I'm still unsure about something. Will the custom ROM be installed without hassle if I unroot Magisk at the beginning (meanwhile leaving the custom recovery intact, of course)? No guide seems to deem having root installed as a prerequisite. If you answer that, I'm really embarking on the flashing process.
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Installing a custom rom (aosp or Miui) requires a data format (erases all data and creates a new partitions if necessary) which will remove root anyway, but sometimes root + twrp creates problems (can't mout the partitions) it is therefore to avoid this that I recommend you to unroot before.
In all cases (Aosp or custom Miui) magisk is installed last.
Which ROM do you want to install?
I'd like to install LineageOS first and see how compatible it is.
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 17.1 for Redmi Note 9S
THERE IS AN OFFICIAL BUILD NOW, USE THAT INSTEAD! Note: this ROM is derived from LeddaZ's build. I will continue to update it until my 9s is on its last legs. Do not expect any features to be added. LineageOS is a free, community built...
forum.xda-developers.com
LineageOS With Android 11 For Redmi Note 9s/9 Pro/9 Pro Max/Poco M2 Pro (Miatoll) | The Custom Rom
November 20, 2021 Lineage OS 18.1 | OFFICIAL ~ Miatoll Android: 11 Build Date: 19.11.2021 Maintainer: @dereference
thecustomrom.com
The latter is relatively new, although I doubt that site would be credible.
Hsjaai said:
I'd like to install LineageOS first and see how compatible it is.
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 17.1 for Redmi Note 9S
THERE IS AN OFFICIAL BUILD NOW, USE THAT INSTEAD! Note: this ROM is derived from LeddaZ's build. I will continue to update it until my 9s is on its last legs. Do not expect any features to be added. LineageOS is a free, community built...
forum.xda-developers.com
LineageOS With Android 11 For Redmi Note 9s/9 Pro/9 Pro Max/Poco M2 Pro (Miatoll) | The Custom Rom
November 20, 2021 Lineage OS 18.1 | OFFICIAL ~ Miatoll Android: 11 Build Date: 19.11.2021 Maintainer: @dereference
thecustomrom.com
The latter is relatively new, although I doubt that site would be credible.
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Umm... I've taken my word back, they're XDA developers, not just some random dudes in the internet. Still, you can't be too careful.
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Hsjaai said:
Umm... I've taken my word back, they're XDA developers, not just some random dudes in the internet. Still, you can't be too careful.
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Lineage 17 for Curtana
Lineage 18 for Miatoll
CherishOS https://sourceforge.net/projects/cherish-os/files/device/curtana/
More options than lineage.
NOSS8 said:
Lineage 17 for Curtana
Lineage 18 for Miatoll
CherishOS https://sourceforge.net/projects/cherish-os/files/device/curtana/
More options than lineage.
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What device is Miatoll ?
Hello guys ! For some days or weeks, I see a new codename : Miatoll. I looked and search but I don't find what device is it. Can you helo me ? I wonder if I can flash my phone with a Miatoll Rom
forum.xda-developers.com
Miatoll ROMs are supposed to be compatible with Curtana if I haven't got something wrong... What's the deal with that?
I may consider flashing CherishOS instead, seems neat and the monthly updates appeal to me.
Hsjaai said:
What device is Miatoll ?
Hello guys ! For some days or weeks, I see a new codename : Miatoll. I looked and search but I don't find what device is it. Can you helo me ? I wonder if I can flash my phone with a Miatoll Rom
forum.xda-developers.com
Miatoll ROMs are supposed to be compatible with Curtana if I haven't got something wrong... What's the deal with that?
I may consider flashing CherishOS instead, seems neat and the monthly updates appeal to me.
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Indeed it is the same.
Others great roms
https://sourceforge.net/projects/blissroms/files/R/miatoll/***
https://downloads.msmxtended.org/?dir=miatoll***
Don't flash magisk right away, check if the playstore is certified.
If not delele your google account and root with the Magisk app.
Of course, if you absolutely want to root your device for other reasons, ignore that.
***certified on redmi note 7
The installation of these should only differ (on a particular device) in the ROM that's being flashed az a zip, right?
For instance, see this guide. Could that be deemed to be applicable to any custom ROM?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-18-1-xiaomi-mi-a2-lite/
Hsjaai said:
The installation of these should only differ (on a particular device) in the ROM that's being flashed az a zip, right?
For instance, see this guide. Could that be deemed to be applicable to any custom ROM?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-18-1-xiaomi-mi-a2-lite/
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Install the right TWRP
Be sure you have the right firmware.
If not flash it.
1)Twrp wipe format data write yes reboot twrp(if error reboot twrp and format again).
2)flash rom
3)reboot system
v11.0.4.0. QJWEUXM is a turkish rom(android 10)
V12.0.2.0.RJWMIXM is a global rom(android 11)Firmware base for AOSP
It is better to use Miflash and install TWrp after.(dont relock the bootloader).
Are you sure v11.0.4.0. QJWEUXM is the Turkish version? I thought it was EEA (the one tweaked for European countries). Installing the Global version seems alright, but why does the MIUI version has such a great effect on the outcome of the flashing?
Is that because both Cherish OS and the Global version are AOSP-based?
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Are you sure v11.0.4.0. QJWEUXM is the Turkish version? I thought it was EEA (the one tweaked for European countries). Installing the Global version seems alright, but why does the MIUI version has such a great effect on the outcome of the flashing?
Is that because both Cherish OS and the Global version are AOSP-based?
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My bad EEA
AOSP use global firmware .RJWMIXM android 11
and sometime CN firmware.
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/curtana/