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Hi y'all!
I'm really having trouble flashing an official stable rom on my device. The rom archive is miui_HM3_V7.3.2.0.LHPCNDD_6a5e1bc33c_5.1.zip.
I downloaded it and copied it to a folder (downloaded_rom) on the internal storage of my redmi 3. After selecting it in the updater app I get asked whether it's OK to delete all data, because the rom I'm updating to is older than the one installed. My phone's miui version is MIUI 77. Stable 77.1.1.0 (LHPCNCK). The doble 7s seem odd to me and may be part of my problem (I bought the phone like that). Then, the device is rebooting and I can see some kind of progression bar for a couple of seconds on the botton of the screen but then it just reboots into android and nothing changed
I also tried to flish it via Mi PC suite. Here, after connecting the device in fastboot mode, I got the message that my device isn't supported.
I also believe that the bootloader is locked and I already got the "permission" from xiaomi to unlock it but I had no luck with this either. The Mi unlock tool is telling me, that the "current account is different from the account info on the device" which wasn't the case after I double checked.
Am I missing something here?
kind regards
lunatikk
yes.
because you are currently in modified rom (rom supplier or seller, etc, etc) you cannot update or do anything about it
flash the official rom using miflash method
after that you can update using updater program
Ice Zodiac said:
yes.
because you are currently in modified rom (rom supplier or seller, etc, etc) you cannot update or do anything about it
flash the official rom using miflash method
after that you can update using updater program
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I'll try that and report back. Thanks!
Okay, finally I managed to flash my phone with the newest miui.eu rom. What I did was:
- Flashing the official Xiaomi Rom (MiFlash package) via MiFlash (1st try in Win32 wasn't working. 2nd try on Win64 did the job)
- I had to update to the newest official stable OTA, because somehow, I wasn't able to unlock my bootloader with the older version.
- I unlocked the bootloader using the MiFlashUnlocker.
- Updated to the official MIUI 8 dev rom using updater app on my phone
- On dev rom I granted root acces to flashify and flashed the twrp recovery image on my device (which gets wiped from my device every time I reboot - anyone knows why??)
- Reboot into recovery and flash the MIUI.eu zip which is now running on my device.
Thanks for the help guys!
Hi.
I am having the same problem, with pre-installed rom: MIUI 77.1.1.0 Stable. The updater app obviously doesn't work (now i know why) and the MiFlash software doesn't seem to work either. It doesn't recognise the phone, browsing to the downloaded rom does nothing. Am i missing something?
Update, it now recognises the phone, but miflash is saying it can't find the file specified (0x80070002: Execute flash_all.bat)
Thanks for any assistance you can give.
Update 2. Just found out you need a different version of the Rom for fastboot. available from http://en.miui.com/a-234.html for anyone searching.
Okay so Miflash began the process when i had the Fastboot rom, but failed at about 2 percent as the device is locked.
Although i have permission the Mi unlock tool won't unlock my phone as it says the accounts don't match that on the phone, although i have quadruple checked them.
Research suggests it might be a problem with the custom rom on my phone, or that i need to be on the China Dev rom to unlock?
But i can't flash the China Dev Rom!!!
Is there any way to get my device to stock rom?
Sorted.
For the benefit of anyone searching, i followed the instructions here: http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=242867&pid=4510751
I used to flash new ROM's on my old Galaxy S2 and there was never a issue of bootloader thing and same goes for old Xiaomi phones like redmi 1s.
But recently When xiaomi started locking bootloader , even after unlocking bootloader ,In most of ROM threads there is warning to delete the bootloader file from MIUI recovery ROM and then flash the ROM through recovery as it'll relock the bootloader.
Why does this happen so ?
1) What is the difference between official and unofficial unlocked bootloader ?
2) How much difference does one make if we want to flash all type of ROM's including MIUI , CM ,RR etc ?
3) Is there any way in which bootloader once unlocked , we don't have to worry about getting it relocked by flashing other ROM's like exactly what happens in most other android smartphones after unlocking their bootloader ?
Please clear the above doubts as it's becoming very confusing and irritating on flashing the ROM and what points needed to be kept in mind to avoid bricking the RN3.
Read this thread, my phone was officially unlocked the bootloader and used alka twrp to flash official rom with the ease. No need to do anything, just flashed it, superSU and exposed. Rebooted my phone, done. Only failed on incremental ota update, rebooted phone and received a second ota full rom and always success.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
lack of good/complete tutorials
I believe flashing has always been a tricky job, more or less. The fact of the matter is that (for our device) I see very little complete tutorials in ROM threads, they all focus on the last bit of flashing. Some hazards are being mentioned and in the best case scenario you get a link to a vague solution (cross other forums and boards), never a full tutorial in the starting topic or the second post however. Back in the days you would see full explanations in every ROM thread, first posts were even being reserved for that. Nowadays users are being supposed to know it al which most do not.
Besides from the complete guides I also noticed that whenever something is explained, the explanations themselves are poor in terms of language (grammar as well as vocabulary) causing even more problems for newbies to fully understand what they are up to.
I am ne to the Xiaomi community but I am absolutely not new to flashing, cooking etc. (started back in the days with iPAQ's and so on) but I also had a though time to end up where I am now with a official unlocked phone that is rooted, has a custom recovery and a Xiaomi.eu ROM. MY journey was a long one but I must conclude that none of the steps were a real hazard, but combining everything in a workflow in correct order was a pain in the back.
First thing that came to me was the idea of writing down my experiences in the form of a FULL tutorial, which I might do when I find the time. I am pretty sure this will help many fellow flashers, newbies and pro's, to establish what most of us did.
These were just my two cents.
P.S. One more thing I noticed is that there are a lot of unfinished projects, they do the job that they were needed for, but they do nothing else.
e.g. Why are there so many custom recoveries, are there no developers anymore that can combine them all to one-fits-all ?
timberwolf60 said:
Read this thread, my phone was officially unlocked the bootloader and used alka twrp to flash official rom with the ease. No need to do anything, just flashed it, superSU and exposed. Rebooted my phone, done. Only failed on incremental ota update, rebooted phone and received a second ota full rom and always success.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
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That is a lot of If else there
Why we can't just flash any rom after unlocking bootloader officially and always have to fear about bootloader relock again?
If i am not mistaken this situation is in Xiaomi phones right ?
Dust2Dust said:
I believe flashing has always been a tricky job, more or less. The fact of the matter is that (for our device) I see very little complete tutorials in ROM threads, they all focus on the last bit of flashing. Some hazards are being mentioned and in the best case scenario you get a link to a vague solution (cross other forums and boards), never a full tutorial in the starting topic or the second post however. Back in the days you would see full explanations in every ROM thread, first posts were even being reserved for that. Nowadays users are being supposed to know it al which most do not.
Besides from the complete guides I also noticed that whenever something is explained, the explanations themselves are poor in terms of language (grammar as well as vocabulary) causing even more problems for newbies to fully understand what they are up to.
I am ne to the Xiaomi community but I am absolutely not new to flashing, cooking etc. (started back in the days with iPAQ's and so on) but I also had a though time to end up where I am now with a official unlocked phone that is rooted, has a custom recovery and a Xiaomi.eu ROM. MY journey was a long one but I must conclude that none of the steps were a real hazard, but combining everything in a workflow in correct order was a pain in the back.
First thing that came to me was the idea of writing down my experiences in the form of a FULL tutorial, which I might do when I find the time. I am pretty sure this will help many fellow flashers, newbies and pro's, to establish what most of us did.
These were just my two cents.
P.S. One more thing I noticed is that there are a lot of unfinished projects, they do the job that they were needed for, but they do nothing else.
e.g. Why are there so many custom recoveries, are there no developers anymore that can combine them all to one-fits-all ?
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Yes right , but i think Xiaomi is the culprit here for every complicated procedure here.
What's the difference between officially and unofficially unlocked bootloader ? and how's Xiamio.eu ROM is different from global stable ROM ?
akhil17kr said:
Yes right , but i think Xiaomi is the culprit here for every complicated procedure here.
What's the difference between officially and unofficially unlocked bootloader ? and how's Xiamio.eu ROM is different from global stable ROM ?
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Xiaomi.eu weekly rom was cooked from cn dev rom, removed Chinese apps and put in Google apps and more European languages. Those who wish to flash it must officially unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Redmi Note 2 using Tapatalk
timberwolf60 said:
Xiaomi.eu weekly rom was cooked from cn dev rom, removed Chinese apps and put in Google apps and more European languages. Those who wish to flash it must officially unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Redmi Note 2 using Tapatalk
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and What's the difference between officially and unofficially unlocked bootloader ? i have unofficially now , should i officially unlock it ? if it makes flashing procedure easy ?
akhil17kr said:
Yes right , but i think Xiaomi is the culprit here for every complicated procedure here.
What's the difference between officially and unofficially unlocked bootloader ? and how's Xiamio.eu ROM is different from global stable ROM ?
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Couple of examples: Xiaomi.eu gives me different locales and languages. It also sets default GPS location to Europe instead of Asia which provides a faster GPS fix. It is however behind in development so it doesn't have MIUI 8 yet.
As for the bootloader unlock: I have not looked into that since there is no need. If you follow all the steps in correct order and with correct ROM's official unlocking cannot go wrong. The culprit however is the complete chaos (now I said it) in instructions and tutorials. So I have not looked into the unofficial bootloader unlocking.
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Couple of examples: Xiaomi.eu gives me different locales and languages. It also sets default GPS location to Europe instead of Asia which provides a faster GPS fix. It is however behind in development so it doesn't have MIUI 8 yet.
As for the bootloader unlock: I have not looked into that since there is no need. If you follow all the steps in correct order and with correct ROM's official unlocking cannot go wrong. The culprit however is the complete chaos (now I said it) in instructions and tutorials. So I have not looked into the unofficial bootloader unlocking.
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do you mind reading this question and clarify the steps , asked in Official CM13 thread. Nobody answered there:-
"Hey , I've unlocked RN3 bootloader unofficialy and currently on MIUI stable version with root and TWRP recovery.
I want to taste official CM13 but no plans to use it , just test it. After using it for day or 2 , i want to switch back to my MIUI ROM.
What should be the ideal steps through which i can avoid all these hassles of Bootloader relock stuff.
Can't we just normally go back to MIUI ROM by restroing using TWRP backup ?
Here's what i'll do , please correct the steps:-
1) Flash TWRP alka version and make complete backup of current MIUI ROM.
2) Wipe system ,data, cache,dalvik cache.
3 First flash CM-fIrmware file,then CM13 ROM , then gapps.
4) Reboot and use CM for 2-3 days.
Now to go back to the MIUI ROM backup:-
1) Reboot to alka recovery.
2) Wipe system ,data, cache,dalvik cache.
3) restore the MIUI Nandroid backup (Deselect firmware file.)
4) Reboot
DONE ! Back to MIUI.
If my steps are right ?
Please guide on the same. "
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do you mind reading this question and clarify the steps , asked in Official CM13 thread. Nobody answered there:-
"Hey , I've unlocked RN3 bootloader unofficialy and currently on MIUI stable version with root and TWRP recovery.
I want to taste official CM13 but no plans to use it , just test it. After using it for day or 2 , i want to switch back to my MIUI ROM.
What should be the ideal steps through which i can avoid all these hassles of Bootloader relock stuff.
Can't we just normally go back to MIUI ROM by restroing using TWRP backup ?
Here's what i'll do , please correct the steps:-
1) Flash TWRP alka version and make complete backup of current MIUI ROM.
2) Wipe system ,data, cache,dalvik cache.
3 First flash CM-fIrmware file,then CM13 ROM , then gapps.
4) Reboot and use CM for 2-3 days.
Now to go back to the MIUI ROM backup:-
1) Reboot to alka recovery.
2) Wipe system ,data, cache,dalvik cache.
3) restore the MIUI Nandroid backup (Deselect firmware file.)
4) Reboot
DONE ! Back to MIUI.
If my steps are right ?
Please guide on the same. "
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I did the same steps above after flashing resurrection remix with cm13 radio,after restoration of miui from twrp Alka backup my fingerprint sensor stopped working bcos the firmware didn't restore and I unchecked that partition so what i did was again.
1) go back to twrp Alka
2) flash the full MIUI 8 rom .zip and rebooted
3) then the fingerprint started working .
So Alka twrp has a bug in Restoration of firmware partition .so be careful and have a full twrp Alka backup and then flash cm13 and firmware
akhil17kr said:
do you mind reading this question and clarify the steps , asked in Official CM13 thread. Nobody answered there:-
"Hey , I've unlocked RN3 bootloader unofficialy and currently on MIUI stable version with root and TWRP recovery.
I want to taste official CM13 but no plans to use it , just test it. After using it for day or 2 , i want to switch back to my MIUI ROM.
What should be the ideal steps through which i can avoid all these hassles of Bootloader relock stuff.
Can't we just normally go back to MIUI ROM by restroing using TWRP backup ?
Here's what i'll do , please correct the steps:-
1) Flash TWRP alka version and make complete backup of current MIUI ROM.
2) Wipe system ,data, cache,dalvik cache.
3 First flash CM-fIrmware file,then CM13 ROM , then gapps.
4) Reboot and use CM for 2-3 days.
Now to go back to the MIUI ROM backup:-
1) Reboot to alka recovery.
2) Wipe system ,data, cache,dalvik cache.
3) restore the MIUI Nandroid backup (Deselect firmware file.)
4) Reboot
DONE ! Back to MIUI.
If my steps are right ?
Please guide on the same. "
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They look more or less correct, I choose not to go the CM way (yet) since there are still some flaws that I can't live with.
I would try to go to official unlock, whatever it takes. It just looks more solid & safe from what I have been reading so far.
Also I would choose to use an other Recovery:
Official TWRP with F2FS Support
• Based on official TWRP 3.0.2-2 & updated CyanogenMod source
• Adds Support For F2FS based file systems.
• Used for flashing official CyanogenMod 13 based ROMs.
• Users with official unlocked bootloader will have to flash Universal Boot Img Patcher (UBP) after flashing MIUI Recovery ROM Zip.
• Users with unofficial unlocked bootloader should strictly not use this TWRP for flashing MIUI Recovery ROM Zip.
That seems optimized for CM the most.
II should tell you that I received the phone two days ago and I am also still catching up on reading.
Add on, taken from the above link:
In case of unofficial unlock:
4. Flashing Official CM13 ROM
• Flash F2FS TWRP & Backup Current ROM.
• Select /data & /cache Partitions & Select Change File System
• Select F2FS & Swipe To Change
• Reboot to Recovery & Factory Reset
• Reboot to Recovery & Flash CM13 Firmware
• Reboot to Recovery & Flash CM13 Zip
• Flash Appropriate GApps Version Zip & Reboot to System
• To Return Back To Any ROM After Flashing CM13, Flash Safe TWRP v2 & Proceed.
I am very confused on how to root RN3 (SD 650).
I need rooting for
- Titanium backup
- Adblock
There are multiple terms and multiple posts. Can any one guide.
What is Kenzo, Kate .... ?
What is global dev/chinese rom?
What I have learnt so far
Step 1 - I need to unlock bootloader. But how ??
Official method - Does it require flashing a new rom? Will I loose data?
Unofficial - Is there any safe method?
Step 2 - Flash recovery
Cofface and ZCX are stable TWRPs. Which one to use.
i unlocked on global stable (so no data loss) no need of dev ROM ( it depends on luck)
try logging in on miunlock tool and micloud with mobile no (as username)only. If it fails try tommorow. repetition can do no good.
I unlocked on stable rom on my first attempt of the day.
my last attempt was weeks ago (primarily because i thought it was a lost cause)
thread http://en.miui.com/thread-280561-1-1.html
zcx for backing up ROMs ,
while updating through zcx to 6.11.24 many had bootloop(easily fixed by miunlock again).
so i updated through cofface no big problem ( the only problem i had was the system launcher was not loading fixed when i installed xposed again) always take backup before updating
first thing first. apply for bootloader unlocking. thn unlock it through mi unlock tool. if u are new to these things thn dont try unofficial methods.
hope this helps.
hyperorb said:
I am very confused on how to root RN3 (SD 650).
I need rooting for
- Titanium backup
- Adblock
There are multiple terms and multiple posts. Can any one guide.
What is Kenzo, Kate .... ?
What is global dev/chinese rom?
What I have learnt so far
Step 1 - I need to unlock bootloader. But how ??
Official method - Does it require flashing a new rom? Will I loose data?
Unofficial - Is there any safe method?
Step 2 - Flash recovery
Cofface and ZCX are stable TWRPs. Which one to use.
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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/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708
All download links are in that thread.
Hope this will help! Happy flashing! :fingers-crossed: :highfive:
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Hope this will help!
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What are you saying !!! .. This is more than what I could have asked for to start. :good: Many thanks for taking time to compile the information.
One more noob query. I have RN3 3GB 32GB version. Is it special edition or normal?
I am planning to flash unofficially - Recovery - Alka
One question - In your mega folder Kenzounlock.zip was uploaded in Sept. Can I use the "Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download" from http://en.miui.com/a-234.html as replacement.
Many thanks for your help.
hyperorb said:
What are you saying !!! .. This is more than what I could have asked for to start. :good: Many thanks for taking time to compile the information.
One more noob query. I have RN3 3GB 32GB version. Is it special edition or normal?
I am planning to flash unofficially - Recovery - Alka
One question - In your mega folder Kenzounlock.zip was uploaded in Sept. Can I use the "Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download" from http://en.miui.com/a-234.html as replacement.
Many thanks for your help.
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I have same device. No problrm at all.
'kenzounlock.zip' should be flashed. Only that zip grants you ability to unlock bootloader. Don't flash any other zip.
Don't foget to activate 'OEM Unlocking' from Developer Options
To unlock Developer Options, tap on 'MIUI Version' 7 times.
Developer Options is situated at Settings>Additional Settings.
@skad00sh Unfortunately I moved forward with latest global stable zip.
- Unzip global stable Kenzo zip
- Found the unocked emmc_appsboot.mbn from the forum
- Replaced the file in /images folder
- Miflash (Beta version gave length less than zero error) therefore used MiFlash 20160401
- Flashed rom
- Fastboot mode
- Unlocked boot loader -> Auto reboot
- Had to force fastboot
- Oem device-info tells bootloader unlocked
- Reboot
- Red light blinking while charging
- Rom booted successfully.
Not sure why red light is blinking while charging
Edit :
I was able to use another emmc_appsboot.mbn from http://forum.xda-developers.com/red...nlock-twrp-t3494833/post69484805#post69484805.
Reflashed with replaced file. Now no more blinking red light.
Cofface TWRP from below link worked. Alka did not work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/tutorial-miui-8-0-1-0-global-stable-t3449039
Rebooting now... Fingers crossed ..
hyperorb said:
@skad00sh Unfortunately I moved forward with latest global stable zip.
- Unzip global stable Kenzo zip
- Found the unocked emmc_appsboot.mbn from the forum
- Replaced the file in /images folder
- Miflash (Beta version gave length less than zero error) therefore used MiFlash 20160401
- Flashed rom
- Fastboot mode
- Unlocked boot loader -> Auto reboot
- Had to force fastboot
- Oem device-info tells bootloader unlocked
- Reboot
- Red light blinking while charging
- Rom booted successfully.
Not sure why red light is blinking while charging
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So far you have done great!
Congrats!!
Red Light Blinking is common issue on unofficially unlocked bootloader devices.
Its just a firmware issue which can be fixed by flashing proper firmware.
Flash ROM from xiaomi.eu. Those ROMs are very clean and works perfectly with titanium backup. The issue with official MIUI ROM is that every time to try to restore a app from titanium backup, it asks for your permision. It is so annoying. Xiaomi.eu provides clean ROMs. These ROMs are unlocked bootloader friendly. These will not relock your bootloader.
Link for the ROM.
I recommend you to flash this ROM. Updated on 1st December.
In case you want to use current ROM without changing anything, you can flash following MIUI firmware from recovery... and you will be done with that red light thingy!
MIUI Firmware Link
I wonder why you still want to use MIUI when you can taste Nougat 7.1 easily!
In case if you want to use nougat, I will recommend you to use CyanogenMod 14.1, Ressurection Remix, AICP (I felt these ROMs are highly stable than other)
skad00sh said:
So far you have done great!
Congrats!!
Red Light Blinking is common issue on unofficially unlocked bootloader devices.
Its just a firmware issue which can be fixed by flashing proper firmware.
Flash ROM from xiaomi.eu. Those ROMs are very clean and works perfectly with titanium backup. The issue with official MIUI ROM is that every time to try to restore a app from titanium backup, it asks for your permision. It is so annoying. Xiaomi.eu provides clean ROMs. These ROMs are unlocked bootloader friendly. These will not relock your bootloader.
Link for the ROM.
I recommend you to flash this ROM. Updated on 1st December.
In case you want to use current ROM without changing anything, you can flash following MIUI firmware from recovery... and you will be done with that red light thingy!
MIUI Firmware Link
I wonder why you still want to use MIUI when you can taste Nougat 7.1 easily!
In case if you want to use nougat, I will recommend you to use CyanogenMod 14.1, Ressurection Remix, AICP (I felt these ROMs are highly stable than other)
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Red light issue - [refer to edit in my previous reply. ]It is fixed. I had to use a different bootloader file. It worked with latest global stable.
Recovery I was unable to use Alka recovery (refer to your mega folder) . Had to install Cofface (refer to my previous reply).
EU Roms - My bad. I was not aware of those. Sigh !! so much effort I put. You are right TiBU asks about every single app restore. Besides for some app .. it hanged. I had to force reboot. Can I install these rom using TWRP Cofface recovery??
Nougat - This is my SO's fone. I need a stable daily driver for her. This is a day old phone. May be after sometime I will try 7.1
Honestly, I was very scared with RN3. It was my most confusing rooting. Compared to Moto Defy > Galaxy S3 > OP3 .. which were all very easy to manipulate.. But RN3 ..
Your initial post really paved way for me to move forward. Sincere thanks to you and others who helped me with my queries.
One thing is surprising that Cofface TWRP does not show EFS backup option
Wasn't the MTK variant called hennesy? and the rmn3 pro(sd650) with extra cellular bands called the kate.
Ivanlai said:
Wasn't the MTK variant called hennesy? and the rmn3 pro(sd650) with extra cellular bands called the kate.
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There are 3 variants in the Redmi Note 3 series
RN3MTK code named "Hennessy" - with Mediatek SoC
RN3SD code named "Kenzo" - (with Qualcomm/SoC is Snapdragon 650), also called "Pro"
RN3SD Special Edition, code named "Kate" - "International version"also called "Special Edition" (Kate variant) of "pro", includes 800 base band (4g in somes isolated areas) and hardware is 2mm higher than kenzo.
Edit: Oops @Ivanlai You wrote the same thing. Looks like I still have lots of confusion . :silly:
Ivanlai said:
Wasn't the MTK variant called hennesy? and the rmn3 pro(sd650) with extra cellular bands called the kate.
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Oh yeah! I forgot! My bad! MTK version is called as a Hennessy.
Rename that Alka recovery file to 'recovery.img' then copy it to your Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder.
After that open command prompt in that folder and enter following command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Then alka will be installed.
You can flash EU roms directly from any recovery.
@skad00sh
1) Should I update recovery from Cofface to Alka ? If yes, how fastboot flash or TWRP install?
2) Before installing EU rom, do I need to replace the bootloader file emmc_appsboot.mbn
hyperorb said:
One thing is surprising that Cofface TWRP does not show EFS backup option
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yes it is. use zcx or alka for backup
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if you want to flash another recovery image n ur phone is rooted thn use flashify app to flash any recovery img through your phone
Flash ROM from [URL="https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-1.36462/" said:
xiaomi.eu[/URL]. Those ROMs are very clean and works perfectly with titanium backup. Xiaomi.eu provides clean ROMs. These ROMs are unlocked bootloader friendly. These will not relock your bootloader.
Link for the ROM.
I recommend you to flash this ROM. Updated on 1st December.
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Do i have to replace the emmc_appsboot.mbn from xiaomi.eu ROM or just flash using Cofface TWRP?
Guys..i have redmi note 3 sd 650 miui 8.0.6...how should i install recovery..i wan to try cm roms??so many confusion regarding which is the right recovery to flash on my device...
hyperorb said:
@skad00sh
1) Should I update recovery from Cofface to Alka ? If yes, how fastboot flash or TWRP install?
2) Before installing EU rom, do I need to replace the bootloader file emmc_appsboot.mbn
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1. Yes use Alka. It has all backup options. You will filnd EFS and other backup options in it. Since you have unlocked officially, use Alka only. An you can install it directly through TWRP install. No issues.
2. No need to replace emmc_appsboot.mbn for EU ROMs. They are specially made for unlocked bootloader devices only. So you can directly flash EU ROMs without any worry.
$lim $hady said:
Do i have to replace the emmc_appsboot.mbn from xiaomi.eu ROM or just flash using Cofface TWRP?
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No need to replace emmc_appsboot.mbn for EU ROMs. They are specially made for unlocked bootloader devices only. So you can directly flash EU ROMs without any worry.
kitbor said:
Guys..i have redmi note 3 sd 650 miui 8.0.6...how should i install recovery..i wan to try cm roms??so many confusion regarding which is the right recovery to flash on my device...
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Checkout 4th post of mine in this thread or click below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69920880&postcount=4
skad00sh said:
1. Yes use Alka. It has all backup options. You will filnd EFS and other backup options in it. Since you have unlocked officially, use Alka only. An you can install it directly through TWRP install. No issues.
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Ok. Will install Alka.
By the way, I have unlocked unofficially. Hope that is ok.
skad00sh said:
No need to replace emmc_appsboot.mbn for EU ROMs. They are specially made for unlocked bootloader devices only. So you can directly flash EU ROMs without any worry.
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Thank you.. I flashed the latest 6.12.1 while waiting for the reply got stuck in mi account log in screen.. Clean flashed 6.11.3 and then dirty flashed 6.12.1 and lazy flasher.. Works perfect.. Using Cofface TWRP
I have already read the threads https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/xiaomi-poco-f1-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3839405 and steps. I would like to clarify one more time before doing flashing.
1. To unlock fastboot, we need to have DEV ROM, right? If it is stable, we can't?
2. If it must be DEV ROM, where did the TS get the DEV ROM? Since I checked in MIUI Official site, there is no DEV ROM. It only provides stable.
3. After unlocking bootloader, all we need to do is flash the TWRP Berylium and then Flash the DisablerEncryptionmodTreble.zip, right? After that just flash magisk and reboot system and we are done?
4. Where do we get the POCO F1 Driver? This is because I can't get it detected in Fastboot but is able to detect in ADB.
Thank you very much in advance to clear my doubts.
godofknife said:
I have already read the threads https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/xiaomi-poco-f1-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3839405 and steps. I would like to clarify one more time before doing flashing.
1. To unlock fastboot, we need to have DEV ROM, right? If it is stable, we can't?
2. If it must be DEV ROM, where did the TS get the DEV ROM? Since I checked in MIUI Official site, there is no DEV ROM. It only provides stable.
3. After unlocking bootloader, all we need to do is flash the TWRP Berylium and then Flash the DisablerEncryptionmodTreble.zip, right? After that just flash magisk and reboot system and we are done?
4. Where do we get the POCO F1 Driver? This is because I can't get it detected in Fastboot but is able to detect in ADB.
Thank you very much in advance to clear my doubts.
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1. If you mean unlocking the bootloader then it works from the stable rom also. You need to enable OEM unlocking, bind your account to the device and apply to Xiaomi (and wait 72h).
3. The instructions are in the other thread, but basically yes, make sure you format data also.
4. Again, see the threads where this is discussed for download links.
godofknife said:
I have already read the threads https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/xiaomi-poco-f1-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3839405 and steps. I would like to clarify one more time before doing flashing.
1. To unlock fastboot, we need to have DEV ROM, right? If it is stable, we can't?
2. If it must be DEV ROM, where did the TS get the DEV ROM? Since I checked in MIUI Official site, there is no DEV ROM. It only provides stable.
3. After unlocking bootloader, all we need to do is flash the TWRP Berylium and then Flash the DisablerEncryptionmodTreble.zip, right? After that just flash magisk and reboot system and we are done?
4. Where do we get the POCO F1 Driver? This is because I can't get it detected in Fastboot but is able to detect in ADB.
Thank you very much in advance to clear my doubts.
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Unlock bootloader u have to do thru mi unlock tool from their website.
No dev roms at present but u can flash miui 10 beta which is better than the present 9 and is updated quite often.
Magisk is flashed only if u need root, not compulsory. Read and reread all the steps and Don exactly as instructed. Flashing disabler zip every time u flash is better and format data is mandatory to avoid unwanted complications.
Poco drivers usually are not required. Google Android bootloader drivers detect the phone automatically.
Try command fastboot devices in fastboot mode and ur device should be listed
thegrantonstarcause said:
1. If you mean unlocking the bootloader then it works from the stable rom also. You need to enable OEM unlocking, bind your account to the device and apply to Xiaomi (and wait 72h).
3. The instructions are in the other thread, but basically yes, make sure you format data also.
4. Again, see the threads where this is discussed for download links.
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sanjay0501 said:
Unlock bootloader u have to do thru mi unlock tool from their website.
No dev roms at present but u can flash miui 10 beta which is better than the present 9 and is updated quite often.
Magisk is flashed only if u need root, not compulsory. Read and reread all the steps and Don exactly as instructed. Flashing disabler zip every time u flash is better and format data is mandatory to avoid unwanted complications.
Poco drivers usually are not required. Google Android bootloader drivers detect the phone automatically.
Try command fastboot devices in fastboot mode and ur device should be listed
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I have unlocked my Pocophone f1 and rooted my phone. I do have 3 questions.
1. Why is TWRP asking me to decrypt password the moment it boots? I never even have password in my phone.
2. Everytime if i want to update the Stock ROM Miui, it will always lose root. So, when I want to root everytime I update, do I have to flash FORCEDISABLERENCRYPTION again and format data like the instruction? Can't we just flash FORCEDISABLERENCRYPTION and MAGISK without formatting?
3. The first time I boot my phone after format data, it says, "This device is associated with MI account. for security reasons, you have to provide password." Is there some way to disable this?
Thank you for helping.
My Poco F1 is on latest official stable rom.
Is it possible to downgrade to V9.6.25.0.OEJMIFD?
My search did not find anything about downgrading from A10 to A8.1 version.
Thanks
To answer my own question, yes, it is possible.
I downgraded from latest official stable, 12.0.3.0.QEJMIXM, to 9.6.25.0.OEJMIFD.
I did get an error at the end of flashing process, but everything works fine.
I used official Xiaomi flashing tool and fastboot rom.
Hi Could you help me with any youtube/guide links for this process, as i found few.. but it would be great from a user who had done it already..
Thanks.
No links, download xiaomi flash tool, and desired fastboot version of oficial ROM.
For this to work You must have bootloader unlocked. There is also official tool for that.
Go to fastboot with phone, shutdovn, then power key + volume down, phone should appear int flashing tool.
Choose fastboot rom and flash. You can choose between bootloader lock or unlock.
Everything can be found via google, should not be a problem.
Of course, I am not responsible if You cause damage to Your phone.
https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com