Hello xda,
please bear with me, but I'm a total noob when it comes to playing with Android (but I would like to learn).
My Redmi 3 came with MIUI Global 7.1 Stable 7.1.1.0.0(LHPCNCK) - some multilanguage ROM. I want the official one which has updates weekly (or biweekly), the one with English and Chinese languages I guess?
Do I have to root the phone? Unlock bootloader? What's the procedure? Please write it step by step.
You can use MiFlash to install an official ROM on a boot loader locked phone.
I would use one of the modified ROM though, because the official one has quite a number of Chinese apps and doesn't have the Play Store installed.
Step by step guide is available here:
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
5arg said:
Hello xda,
please bear with me, but I'm a total noob when it comes to playing with Android (but I would like to learn).
My Redmi 3 came with MIUI Global 7.1 Stable 7.1.1.0.0(LHPCNCK) - some multilanguage ROM. I want the official one which has updates weekly (or biweekly), the one with English and Chinese languages I guess?
Do I have to root the phone? Unlock bootloader? What's the procedure? Please write it step by step.
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Hi there,
Any good news about ur device? Hv u root ur phone or hv succeed unlock ur bootloader? I just bought redmi 3 and still can't find the way to flash official miui rom safely.
U don't have to root or unlock bootloader to flash official miui rom. Firstly u need to use a 64 bit windows OS. It won't work on 32 bit for redmi 3.
Follow the steps here to disable driver signature enforcement: http://en.miui.com/thread-237673-1-1.html
Then follow the steps here to flash official rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-228048-1-1.html
Sent from my Redmi 3 using Tapatalk
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Hi guys,
Long time Android user here - I've recently sold my Blackberry Priv and have picked up a Redmi 3. I'm struggling to wrap my head around the ROM terminology for this device.
- I am based in the UK, I can see in my device settings that I am on a 'Global' ROM
- I can see that there is a 7.3 version of miui available for this device, but cant find a reliable download source (currently running 7.2.7.0.0 - LHPCNDB)
- Will Miui 8 be released for this device (Global?)
- If I choose to flash the device with a Chinese version, what will the differences in the software be?
- The BL unlocking processes confuses me - do I literally need to send a request to Xiaomi for this to be done or can I do it via a tool?
I think this is all for now - I'd appreciate some help clearing up the above questions.
Dan
adaimespechip said:
Hi guys,
Long time Android user here - I've recently sold my Blackberry Priv and have picked up a Redmi 3. I'm struggling to wrap my head around the ROM terminology for this device.
- I am based in the UK, I can see in my device settings that I am on a 'Global' ROM
- I can see that there is a 7.3 version of miui available for this device, but cant find a reliable download source (currently running 7.2.7.0.0 - LHPCNDB)
- Will Miui 8 be released for this device (Global?)
- If I choose to flash the device with a Chinese version, what will the differences in the software be?
- The BL unlocking processes confuses me - do I literally need to send a request to Xiaomi for this to be done or can I do it via a tool?
I think this is all for now - I'd appreciate some help clearing up the above questions.
Dan
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There is no official global rom for this device at the moment. Your rom seems to be a cooked room by the seller.
Official rom comes with English and Chinese only (and a lot of Chinese useless apps)
My suggest is to flash official developer rom (you need the developer rom to unlock bootloader), unlock bootloader (yes you need to apply for it to Xiaomi). Once unlocked, install twrp and a stable unofficial eu rom (this one has no OTA but is clean off Chinese apps).
If you have the no-pro version, you can also try the CM12 from this forum. It seems to be a very good rom.
Enviado desde mi Redmi 3 mediante Tapatalk
adaimespechip said:
Hi guys,
Long time Android user here - I've recently sold my Blackberry Priv and have picked up a Redmi 3. I'm struggling to wrap my head around the ROM terminology for this device.
- I am based in the UK, I can see in my device settings that I am on a 'Global' ROM
- I can see that there is a 7.3 version of miui available for this device, but cant find a reliable download source (currently running 7.2.7.0.0 - LHPCNDB)
- Will Miui 8 be released for this device (Global?)
- If I choose to flash the device with a Chinese version, what will the differences in the software be?
- The BL unlocking processes confuses me - do I literally need to send a request to Xiaomi for this to be done or can I do it via a tool?
I think this is all for now - I'd appreciate some help clearing up the above questions.
Dan
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You should apply to unlock your bootloader first; just make a Mi Account and go through the process. You might have to wait a few days (I waited 6). Some good tutorials are available on the MIUI forums or here on XDA.
After you've unlocked the bootlader, the next step is to flash a custom recovery such as TWRP (also on XDA), then a custom ROM of your choice. I reccommend installing xiaomi.eu if you live in Europe for the good localizations. Otherwise you can install the Chinese Stable / Dev ROM at your choosing; it has English language but some of the Chinese apps might annoy you. MIUI8 has been released for the Chinese developer ROM, and therefore the xiaomi.eu custom ROM which uses it as base. A CM 12.1 build is also available on XDA if you're into that, although it has some bugs regarding the camera, fingerprint sensor, and GPS.
... sorry but I'm very confused ...
I'm reading the possible on the network, but the result is I always get confused more despite having a certain familiarity in modding having modded a galaxy nexus, and an LG G2 on which I installed TWRP recovery and various CyanogenMod ROMs.
Unlocking the bootloader in kate/SE, in an official or unofficial way, is still very difficult or almost impossible?
I often read of modified TWRP recovery, which sometimes give problems and sometimes it does not ...is it possible just put the official TWRP for kenzo?
If I can somehow install a TWRP, is possible to easily install the CyanogenMod ROM (after flashing ROM flashing kate modem is needed) and provide CM updates simply by flash new ROM via TWRP recovery?
Thks in adv
Nope! It's easy as 123... Please, check:
http://en.miui.com/thread-345728-1-1.html - for unlocked "emmc_appsboot.mbn".
You can also download ALKA TWRP, rename to "recovery.img", and replace it in fastboot ROM (image folder).
(As well as "emmc_appsboot.mbn emmc_appsboot.mbn", downloaded from the link above.)
ALKA TWRP: http://en.miui.com/thread-282773-1-1.html
rafaelbrunner said:
Nope! It's easy as 123... Please, check:
http://en.miui.com/thread-345728-1-1.html - ...
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Thks for yr reply
I read official unlocking was successful for very very few owners and
such unofficial unlocking gave problems to many others, like bootloop etc...
is that wrong...?
Mrx65 said:
Thks for yr reply
I read official unlocking was successful for very very few owners and
such unofficial unlocking gave problems to many others, like bootloop etc...
is that wrong...?
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I could not unlock my "kate" officially.
I've tried the method posted above, and works like a charm!
No bootloop, at all...
Thaknk yo so much for yr reply
I remain with the feeling of more complexity and less certainty, than the modding of the galaxy nexus and also the LG G2...
Official unlock works fine.
I have a Kate and unlocked it officially.
Just make sure to flash the global developer ROM, log into your MI account on the phone and press the "bind device to account" button inside the security settings menu before attempting to unlock.
I also got my Kate to unlock officially after using updater on phone to flash global beta rom.then in developer options clicked MI unlock status then linked phone to account. After that unlocked first try after many many failed attempts on global stable.
Nice news and info, thks so much!
But... why so many people can't officially unlock their kate having 50pc error...??
Which version of miui unlock tool and Global Dev. ROM you used when officially unlock yr kate?
I used global beta 6.11.24 and MIflash unlock_1.1.1111.1_en
Thks for reply and info
What is my device code as per Developers. I'm just confused with this Chinese mobile. I have very good experience in rooting & installing Custom RAM in Samsung and Motorola. So guys kindly help me with link or anything. I read several threads it's just comfusing. First I want to find my device name and the related link.
Device details
I unlocked my phone unofficially and if I want to try it here is the link ::
johnstevenjs said:
What is my device code as per Developers. I'm just confused with this Chinese mobile. I have very good experience in rooting & installing Custom RAM in Samsung and Motorola. So guys kindly help me with link or anything. I read several threads it's just comfusing. First I want to find my device name and the related link.
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Look at my thread. Had the same queries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/help/confused-how-to-root-rn3-india-sd-650-t3512484
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johnstevenjs said:
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All credit to @skad00sh for below information
Welcome to Redmi Note 3 family.
Kenzo or Kate?
Snapdragon standard variant is called as a 'kenzo' and special edition Redmi note 3 with different radios version is called as a 'kate'.
Global/ Chinese?
There are two types of MIUI ROMs.
1. Global
2. Chinese
Difference in these both ROMs is that, you will find some chinese material here and there in chinese ROM. Global is fully in english.
Again there are two subtypes of these two ROMs which are Stable and Dev/Beta. Sometimes Beta/Dev ROM is also called as a 'weekly'.
So basically most of the devices have 4 official MIUI ROMs which are:
1. Global Stable
2. Global Beta or Global Dev
3. Chinese Stable
4. Chinese Beta or Dev
There is no connection between the type of ROM and unlocking bootloader.
Bootloader unlock method?
Since you know there are two methods to unlock the bootloader, I will discuss them one by one.
1. Official
You don't require to flash any latest or dev or chinese ROM to unlock using official method.
First of all you need a persmission from Xiaomi to unlock the bootloader.
Goto http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Login here. The account should be same as the one is on your phone.
Write the reasons for unlocking.
After that Xiaomi will grant you the permission. If you don't receive any SMS from Xiaomi, just check on the above link.
Even if you get the permission its most likely you will not able to unlock nootloader on first attepmt. But don't worry, try again after few days.
Use MiUnlock tool. Once you get the permision, that tool will be available on the above link or you can always download from here http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
2. Unofficial
I have unlocked my phone by unofficial method 6-7 months ago and I still have no issues at all.
Open this folder https://mega.nz/#F!LUxlHJBC!RK5_8fta4XWAVFqWoWrvjQ
It has everything what you need for unlocking bootloader unofficially.
Just follow this guide and you are good to go: GUIDE
You might have to disable Driver Signature Verification if you are using Windows 8 or higher (google it)
Recovery?
I will suggest you only and only following recoveries:
If you have unlocked your bootloader officially, You must use ZCX only.
If you have unlocked your bootloader unofficially, you must use either Alka or Cofface
Here is a thread where you will find everything about recoveries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redm...twrps-t3406708
All download links are in that thread.
Hope this will help! Happy flashing!
hyperorb said:
Look at my thread. Had the same queries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/help/confused-how-to-root-rn3-india-sd-650-t3512484
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All credit to @skad00sh for below information
Welcome to Redmi Note 3 family.
Kenzo or Kate?
Snapdragon standard variant is called as a 'kenzo' and special edition Redmi note 3 with different radios version is called as a 'kate'.
Global/ Chinese?
There are two types of MIUI ROMs.
1. Global
2. Chinese
Difference in these both ROMs is that, you will find some chinese material here and there in chinese ROM. Global is fully in english.
Again there are two subtypes of these two ROMs which are Stable and Dev/Beta. Sometimes Beta/Dev ROM is also called as a 'weekly'.
So basically most of the devices have 4 official MIUI ROMs which are:
1. Global Stable
2. Global Beta or Global Dev
3. Chinese Stable
4. Chinese Beta or Dev
There is no connection between the type of ROM and unlocking bootloader.
Bootloader unlock method?
Since you know there are two methods to unlock the bootloader, I will discuss them one by one.
1. Official
You don't require to flash any latest or dev or chinese ROM to unlock using official method.
First of all you need a persmission from Xiaomi to unlock the bootloader.
Goto http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Login here. The account should be same as the one is on your phone.
Write the reasons for unlocking.
After that Xiaomi will grant you the permission. If you don't receive any SMS from Xiaomi, just check on the above link.
Even if you get the permission its most likely you will not able to unlock nootloader on first attepmt. But don't worry, try again after few days.
Use MiUnlock tool. Once you get the permision, that tool will be available on the above link or you can always download from here http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
2. Unofficial
I have unlocked my phone by unofficial method 6-7 months ago and I still have no issues at all.
Open this folder https://mega.nz/#F!LUxlHJBC!RK5_8fta4XWAVFqWoWrvjQ
It has everything what you need for unlocking bootloader unofficially.
Just follow this guide and you are good to go: GUIDE
You might have to disable Driver Signature Verification if you are using Windows 8 or higher (google it)
Recovery?
I will suggest you only and only following recoveries:
If you have unlocked your bootloader officially, You must use ZCX only.
If you have unlocked your bootloader unofficially, you must use either Alka or Cofface
Here is a thread where you will find everything about recoveries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redm...twrps-t3406708
All download links are in that thread.
Hope this will help! Happy flashing!
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Thank Q so much bro
After days of waiting, I've successfully unlocked my BL. Please tell me from where I can get 8.2.10 'Fastboot' ROM. Everybody gives the link to LATEST Fastboot ROM which is 8.5.4 I want to downgrade to 8.2.10. I'm currently on 8.5.4 Android N and Battery life is terrible and many bugs. My device Redmi Note 4 SD Global Version.
Does anyone know?
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.2.10.0....DL_20170602.0000.00_6.0_global_dfea5718af.tgz
Thanks @CraftyPie
Appreciate it. Is this a safe download? All I've to do is Flash via MiFlash. Why older version Fastboot ROMS not easily available on MIUI website?
The link was pulled from a download on the MIUI website I did a while ago so this is straight from Xiaomi. As for why they don't have older versions available, I have no clue.
if u are asking whether to downgrade or not i tell u my opinion yes cause i prefer marshmallow more and also it has support for alot of things like xposed and editing and more like bug less
Version i have : http://bigota.d.miui.com/7.2.24/miui_HMNote4XGlobal_7.2.24_5f57454ec2_6.0.zip
Flash Threw TWRP ^_^
This One For [MIDO] Version Not The MTK Version ^_^
I just bought a Redmi Note 5 Pro. It shipped with unlocked bootloader and MIUI Global 9.5.19.0, ARB version is 4 (checked with fastboot code)
I managed to install twrp and magisk with dummy.img antirollback bypass
Now i want to move to custom rom like AOSP/LOS
Do i need to do anything else besides clean install the rom?
Pls help because the previous device(redmi 3s) doesnt have anti rollback which is very easy to move rom
P/s: sorry for my broken english
toji12 said:
I just bought a Redmi Note 5 Pro. It shipped with unlocked bootloader and MIUI Global 9.5.19.0, ARB version is 4 (checked with fastboot code)
I managed to install twrp and magisk with dummy.img antirollback bypass
Now i want to move to custom rom like AOSP/LOS
Do i need to do anything else besides clean install the rom?
Pls help because the previous device(redmi 3s) doesnt have anti rollback which is very easy to move rom
P/s: sorry for my broken english
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You will find better guidance in your device specific forum so your model is slightly different https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro.
SubwayChamp said:
You will find better guidance in your device specific forum so your model is slightly different https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro.
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Oh sorry
Thread closed, wrong section.
Look here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...stions-regarding-antirollback-whyred-t3867358