Hello everybody!
I currently have on my kenzo the lastest AOSP Extended Pie. I have an officially unlocked bootloader and the latest TWRP.
Now, I want to sell my device, and therefore I need to get back to MIUI.
Is there an easy way to flash MIUI retaining TWRP and even the bootloader unlocked?
Thanks in advance!
if i recall correctly, you flash lazyflasher and then MIUI rom. that should allow you to keep your bootloader unlocked while having stock MIUI rom
Thanks @Doplan. Actually I never used Lazyflasher. I need to read more about it.
I was hoping to put the phone on a default factory state, with the original ROM.
Searching how to make this procedure, the results lead to the MiFlash tool, while using a fastboot ROM (from official MIUI). It seems there is an option to re-lock the bootloader.
Which means I have a choice about leaving it locked or unlocked - haven't decided yet. Not sure if the person (I will sell it to) is as tech savvy as we in this forum are. So even might be preferable to lock the bootloader.
paulnv said:
Thanks @Doplan. Actually I never used Lazyflasher. I need to read more about it.
I was hoping to put the phone on a default factory state, with the original ROM.
Searching how to make this procedure, the results lead to the MiFlash tool, while using a fastboot ROM (from official MIUI). It seems there is an option to re-lock the bootloader.
Which means I have a choice about leaving it locked or unlocked - haven't decided yet. Not sure if the person (I will sell it to) is as tech savvy as we in this forum are. So even might be preferable to lock the bootloader.
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Who will buy redmi note 3 in 2019.
paulnv said:
Thanks @Doplan. Actually I never used Lazyflasher. I need to read more about it.
I was hoping to put the phone on a default factory state, with the original ROM.
Searching how to make this procedure, the results lead to the MiFlash tool, while using a fastboot ROM (from official MIUI). It seems there is an option to re-lock the bootloader.
Which means I have a choice about leaving it locked or unlocked - haven't decided yet. Not sure if the person (I will sell it to) is as tech savvy as we in this forum are. So even might be preferable to lock the bootloader.
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I would personally leave it with TWRP and global MIUI rom.
Doplan said:
I would personally leave it with TWRP and global MIUI rom.
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Lol.....No neeed of miui. Rn3 is old phone. Just keep Aex Pie instlled with twrp official.
Altleast Aex pie has auto OTA push .its very decent stable build better than miui 10.2 which was last official update. And no more official update is expected from xiaomi. And also miui 10.2 is worst release with battery drain.
The buyer will consider used rn3 to buy if he finds it is installed with android 9.
Black_Stark said:
Who will buy redmi note 3 in 2019.
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I think the phone is still totally capable of doing almost any task. For non power users, and if the price is right, I think it still is a reasonable choice. In a quick survey, I found people selling this in the 80 - 120€ price range (in my home country Portugal).
Doplan said:
I would personally leave it with TWRP and global MIUI rom.
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Can I install directly a modified MIUI (eg. xiaomi.eu) via TWRP coming from AEX? If it's an official global ROM MiFlash is the way to go.
@Black_Stark I personally also prefer the pure Android experience. That will depend on the type of user that will buy the phone.
I just guessed the average person looking for a phone (cheap, used) might not care about custom ROMs, or unlocked bootloaders. Just want the original software.
For authenticity purposes, I'd flash the latest stock MIUI with lock option. Then it's up to the buyer if he wants to mess around with ROMs or other modifications.
Simply install official miui stable rom from TWRP
Download the recent official stable version of the ROM from the officail website of miui >>> <<<
Keep it in the internal memory, then booting into TWRP , install the ROM before wiping data, system, cache & dalwik
Then intall the Stock Rom / Latest miui zip file and preferably lazy patcher as well.
Then you are good to go .... Boot into the system
Lazyflasher/Stock ROM/Latest MIUI
Thanks... Hope it might help.
Harmn singh1796) said:
Download the recent official stable version of the ROM from the officail website of miui >>> <<<
Keep it in the internal memory, then booting into TWRP , install the ROM before wiping data, system, cache & dalwik
Then intall the Stock Rom / Latest miui zip file and preferably lazy patcher as well.
Then you are good to go .... Boot into the system
Lazyflasher/Stock ROM/Latest MIUI
Thanks... Hope it might help.
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You mean:
1. Install official ROM (from internal storage) direcly over my current ROM (AEX Pie);
2. Full Wipe (system, data, cache and dalvik cache);
3. Install the same official ROM again (from internal storage);
4. Install LazyFlasher;
5 Reboot.
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paulnv said:
You mean:
1. Install official ROM (from internal storage) direcly over my current ROM (AEX Pie);
2. Full Wipe (system, data, cache and dalvik cache);
3. Install the same official ROM again (from internal storage);
4. Install LazyFlasher;
5 Reboot.
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Recovery rom.
Flash using twrp official recomended..
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.2.1.0....roGlobal_V10.2.1.0.MHOMIXM_36c0f5ded3_6.0.zip
paulnv said:
You mean:
1. Install official ROM (from internal storage) direcly over my current ROM (AEX Pie);
2. Full Wipe (system, data, cache and dalvik cache);
3. Install the same official ROM again (from internal storage);
4. Install LazyFlasher;
5 Reboot.
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Yup try this hope it might work for you.
Related
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
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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.
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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. "
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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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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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.
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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
First of all, im not very new on android things, but the various type and hardware on kenzo a little bit confuse me.
Okay, i have a 2GB version of kenzo, running MIUI Global stable 8.0.6.0, i want to know if the procedure that i would like to do is right.
1. Unlocking my bootloader (still waiting for the approval)
2. Installing twrp.
Nah for the no 2, do i have to do any additional things or i just reboot it right away after installing twrp? (Im not interested on rooting because i dont need it atm).
3. Flashing the mandatory fw, cm14, and the gapps.
Can i actually flash them all on my current miui version? Or do i have to be on developer or something of a kind?
Thanks for your replies.
It means a lot to me, really.
senaferdy79 said:
First of all, im not very new on android things, but the various type and hardware on kenzo a little bit confuse me.
Okay, i have a 2GB version of kenzo, running MIUI Global stable 8.0.6.0, i want to know if the procedure that i would like to do is right.
1. Unlocking my bootloader (still waiting for the approval)
2. Installing twrp.
Nah for the no 2, do i have to do any additional things or i just reboot it right away after installing twrp? (Im not interested on rooting because i dont need it atm).
3. Flashing the mandatory fw, cm14, and the gapps.
Can i actually flash them all on my current miui version? Or do i have to be on developer or something of a kind?
Thanks for your replies.
It means a lot to me, really.
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If you don't want to root, then don't flash SuperSU.
And for installing the ROM, first flash the developer ROM.
Download the developer ROM. Go the Updates > Choose Update Package > Choose the Developer ROM and install it.
Then,
Install twrp.
Transfer the CM14 Firmware, ROM, GApps to your Internal Storage.
Reboot to recovery.
Backup your current ROM. (Select everything)
Go to wipe > advanced wipe > choose everything except internal storage and microSD card.
Go to install > flash firmware > then ROM > then GApps.
Reboot
PiyushA01 said:
If you don't want to root, then don't flash SuperSU.
And for installing the ROM, first flash the developer ROM.
Download the developer ROM. Go the Updates > Choose Update Package > Choose the Developer ROM and install it.
Then,
Install twrp.
Transfer the CM14 Firmware, ROM, GApps to your Internal Storage.
Reboot to recovery.
Backup your current ROM. (Select everything)
Go to wipe > advanced wipe > choose everything except internal storage and microSD card.
Go to install > flash firmware > then ROM > then GApps.
Reboot
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Could you please link the twrp installation thread?
Thanks!
Sure
Ky$h said:
Could you please link the twrp installation thread?
Thanks!
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Sure buddy. Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708
Press thanks if I helped
PiyushA01 said:
If you don't want to root, then don't flash SuperSU.
And for installing the ROM, first flash the developer ROM.
Download the developer ROM. Go the Updates > Choose Update Package > Choose the Developer ROM and install it.
Then,
Install twrp.
Transfer the CM14 Firmware, ROM, GApps to your Internal Storage.
Reboot to recovery.
Backup your current ROM. (Select everything)
Go to wipe > advanced wipe > choose everything except internal storage and microSD card.
Go to install > flash firmware > then ROM > then GApps.
Reboot
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So there is a must to be on developer rom in order to install cm14?
senaferdy79 said:
So there is a must to be on developer rom in order to install cm14?
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It is preferred to install Developer ROM and install Pico GApps if you want the VoLTE access. If you don't want, then no need.
Hit the thanks button if it helped. ?
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Ky$h said:
Could you please link the twrp installation thread?
Thanks!
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Watch this video: https://youtu.be/0ZOyjEhgZ-8
Install the customised twrp for Redmi Note 3 since it helps to install OTA updates when using MIUI ROMs.
Hit thanks if it helped.
wtf begging for likes?
what does pico gapps have to do with VoLTE?!
its not even needes to be on dev rom, its just recommended to use 6.11.24+ firmware for CM14 thats why... I usually just flash eu rom,epicrom,multirom,miuipro whichever of these, because they never relock BL.
After unlocking the bootloader, install Alka recovery and back up all the partitions before doing anything. Copy the back up to a safe place , you will need it for whenever you mess up.
harishmenace said:
After unlocking the bootloader, install Alka recovery and back up all the partitions before doing anything. Copy the back up to a safe place , you will need it for whenever you mess up.
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Whats distinguishes alka with the official twrp?
Oscilator said:
wtf begging for likes?
what does pico gapps have to do with VoLTE?!
its not even needes to be on dev rom, its just recommended to use 6.11.24+ firmware for CM14 thats why... I usually just flash eu rom,epicrom,multirom,miuipro whichever of these, because they never relock BL.
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Im kinda new with this topic, but what rom thats usually cause the relocking issue?
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Whats distinguishes alka with the official twrp?
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With official recovery you have to flash modified boot.img while flashing MIUI rom, with alka you don't have to. Also alka backs up all the partitions, so you don't have to worry about lost imei or bootloader relocking or any other problem. Just restore the backup and you will be right back from where you started.
Also go through these threads while waiting for your unlock permisssion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
also, zcx twrp can also backup all partitions + disables dm verity, just like alka does.
only switching from LP to MM or vice versa locks bootloader and flashing fastboot rom via edl does that too. some roms also lock it...
Same here. I too bought a 16gb version. But confused why I need to flash any developer ROM.
Can't I simply flash twrp after unlocking the bootloader officially and then flash any ROM from twrp(while on the MIUI GLOBAL 8.0.6.0 version)??
Any help would be appreciated
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Sorry for the intreruption but i also have a question. I was on MIUI 8.0.6.0, after that I wiped and flashed appropriate firmware for CM then CM13 then Gapps. What whould one do if he theoretically want to rollback to miui, is it ok to flash latest miui stable rom on top of cm firmware? I miss too much the camera app which had great slo mo and timelapse features. Im also thinking of updating to CM14, dont know yet...seems buggy. Thanks
richiegrasshopper said:
Sorry for the intreruption but i also have a question. I was on MIUI 8.0.6.0, after that I wiped and flashed appropriate firmware for CM then CM13 then Gapps. What whould one do if he theoretically want to rollback to miui, is it ok to flash latest miui stable rom on top of cm firmware? I miss too much the camera app which had great slo mo and timelapse features. Im also thinking of updating to CM14, dont know yet...seems buggy. Thanks
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You can always flash the rom image with the flash tool(that works 100 percent). If you want to flash it from recovery than i think you need to flash lazy flasher after flashing the ROM. Give it a try.
Hello, I am newbie yet so I am asking if anyone can explain the vendor's use, and what do I get from installing them.
Thank you for your time
Now almost roms here includes custom vendor. So you need firmware only.
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/vendor/beryllium/
And here's custom rom installation process
Flash rom
Flash firmware
Gapps(optional)
Dfe(if you don't want it to be encrypted)
Magisk(optional)
That's it. No need to know more.
nasos_Gr said:
Hello, I am newbie yet so I am asking if anyone can explain the vendor's use, and what do I get from installing them.
Thank you for your time
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Miui decided to use MODIFIED VENDOR IMAGE hence POCO F1 gets a modified vendor image for Android Pie-based Project Treble GSIs
what was the impact?
custom roms couldn't be flashed (booted) if you don't flash the modified vendor image from twrp
even today when most of the roms have their own vendor you still need to flash the vendor+firmware (atleast)
Developer Akhil Narang started collecting all releases at
https://mirror.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/beryllium/
currently I am using 9.6.27-9.0 which is working best for me, 10.3.6 image made my batter drainage high (atleast i noticed)
I am on HAVOC2.8 and this is how i did it
1. flashed TWRP 3.3.1 unofficial (download it from HERE ) ref Reference - as official twrp has TOUCH driver issues. this one worked with me very well
2. I wiped /data, /system then
3. flashed VENDOR.zip from HERE
4. FLASHED CUSTOM ROM (i use HAVOC2.8)
5. FLASHED DFE HERE - REFERENCE
6. FLASHED GOOGLE APPS ( GAPPS.ORG) ( ARM64>9.0MicroPackage)
7. Flash Kernel ( OPTIONAL- havoc uses shadow kernel , i feel optimus drunk kernel is better, battery and 4g connectivity) even Franco Kernel is very good
8. FLASHING MAGISK19.3
9. when i was on havoc2.7, by using MIGRATE, it made flashable zip of my APPS+DATA, stored in internalStorage, and now I will FLASH that file., Mine size goes to 2gb you can get it from HERE
10. WIPE CACHE/DELVIK
11. REBOOT
fire reboot may go in to bootloop and then second reboot may take a while and finally you should see Pixel Setup asking google accounts and info etc
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extraa
once after you finish setup! don't RESTORE APPS from PLAYSTORE, (download only license apk, in my case I have purchases many apps from playstore and saperate license info is always appear in intial setup! SELECT THOSE ONLY)
ONCE playstore is DONE downloading all your selected (fewer) apps, and MAGISK ROOT is working...... put device on AIRPLANE MODE
FROM DROP DOWN Notification panel, CLICK MIGRATE, and it will prompt you what do you wana restore from your previouce ROM to newly flashed HAVOC ..APPS+SETTINGS+PERMISSION+DATA etc - migrate restoration may take upto 30 mins,
once done, uninstall from system and reboot device!
REMEMBER I DONOT RECOMEND MIGRATE TRICK FOR WHATSAPP, it doesn't work properly and NOTIFICATION ISSUES with BLANK DP observed by me whenever I forcely re-instated whatsapp by migrate!
Martensite said:
Now almost roms here includes custom vendor. So you need firmware only.
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/vendor/beryllium/
And here's custom rom installation process
Flash rom
Flash firmware
Gapps(optional)
Dfe(if you don't want it to be encrypted)
Magisk(optional)
That's it. No need to know more.
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I understand but I have installed some custom Roms without finding vendor image and still it works perfect.
And do I need to install this image every time I flash a new ROM?
Thanks
nasos_Gr said:
I understand but I have installed some custom Roms without finding vendor image and still it works perfect.
And do I need to install this image every time I flash a new ROM?
Thanks
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Flashing custom roms will not wipe anything, so the vendor is still there. And firmwares too.
Custom ROMs are one of the best things about Android. One of the best things about the openness of the Android platform is that if you're unhappy with the stock OS, you can install one of many modified versions of Android (called ROMs) on your device. A new ROM can bring you the latest version of Android before your manufacturer does, or it can replace your manufacturer-modded version of Android with a clean, stock version. But with the introduction of the dynamic partition flashing Custom ROMs are a bit tricky. In this post, I will run you through the steps of flashing Custom ROMs on your Poco X3.
Pre-requisites:
Unlocked Bootloader
Custom Recovery
Note:- Always create a backup of your important files before flashing.
Steps:-
From MIUI to Custom ROM
Encrypted
Copy the Custom ROMs zip to your sdcard or your OTG flash drive.
Boot to the recovery.
Flash the required firmware mentioned for the ROM.
Reboot your recovery.
Flash the Custom ROM.
And then format data [**This will wipe your internal storage**]
Reboot (Flash magisk if you want root after the first boot)
Decrypted
Flash this decrypted vendor
Flash the custom rom
Format data and reboot
From Custom ROMs to Another Custom ROM
Encrypted
**Backup your internal storage, incase something gets wrong**
Remove your lockscreen password
Boot to the recovery
Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache
Flash Custom ROM
Reboot
** If the device bootloops Format Data **
Decrypted
*If your device is encrypted*
Flash the decrypted vendor
Flash the custom rom
Format data and reboot
*If your device is already decrypted*
Wipe data and cache
Flash rom
Reboot
Notes:-
For encrypted people
Always create a backup of your internal storage.
Format data while upgrading from one android version to another.
Downgrading firmware may also require data format
Moving from Gapps build to non-gapps build or vice versa also requires fata format
For decrypted people
You don't need to flash the decrypted vendor everytime unless you come from miui
The vendor will not work on miui
All credits to POCO X3 Developers & Custom ROM Community.
Regards,
Polvolt
You saved me. I had properly unlocked bootloader, flashed OrangeFox but then I did the wipes and also mistakely formated data, so I couldn't send files from PC to phone to flash the custom rom.
Guess I could've just used the usb otg at this point, but I reflashed MIUI with a script, and reflashed OrangeFox and now I'm good to go.
I thought current custom recoveries don't check for rollback protection (yet)?
It's probably safe to be flashing stock firmwares via custom recovery if you are sure you know what you're doing. But this guide seem to appeal to new comers. Should we suggest they stick to using Mi Flash tool for flashing stock firmwares as it has rollback protection checks?
Or am I just out of the loop and this is no longer the case with custom recoveries for surya/karna?
Thanks for the guide btw. Greatly appreciated.
I miss manually flashing each partition files via fastboot like when I was on my Nexus devices and my Essential PH-1. I have not seen a guide that recommends or even teaches us to flash partitions manually.
payas0 said:
I thought current custom recoveries don't check for rollback protection (yet)?
It's probably safe to be flashing stock firmwares via custom recovery if you are sure you know what you're doing. But this guide seem to appeal to new comers. Should we suggest they stick to using Mi Flash tool for flashing stock firmwares as it has rollback protection checks?
Or am I just out of the loop and this is no longer the case with custom recoveries for surya/karna?
Thanks for the guide btw. Greatly appreciated.
I miss manually flashing each partition files via fastboot like when I was on my Nexus devices and my Essential PH-1. I have not seen a guide that recommends or even teaches us to flash partitions manually.
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Yes it is safe to flash stock fw via custom recovery. ARB hasn't been implemented on surya yet.
Well manual flashing each partition using fastboot on surya is much more complicated. Dynamic partition work differently. In short one have to boot to fastboot than boot to fastbootd than you can flash rom
Are you sure it's not enabled? After running fastboot getvar anti, I get anti: 2 and I just bought the phone without doing any upgrades. Unless this alone doesn't mean that ARB is enabled?
Mckol said:
Are you sure it's not enabled? After running fastboot getvar anti, I get anti: 2 and I just bought the phone without doing any upgrades. Unless this alone doesn't mean that ARB is enabled?
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No only if you get "anti:4" itmeans ARB is enabled, otherwise feel free to downgrade via fastboot.
Kineceleran said:
No only if you get "anti:4" itmeans ARB is enabled, otherwise feel free to downgrade via fastboot.
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Seems you're wrong. This XDA article states other way:
"
How to find current rollback index
Reboot to fastboot mode
Enter the following command: fastboot getvar anti
If the output is blank, then anti-rollback has not yet been enabled. If you get a number in the output, then that’s your current rollback index."
Xiaomi's Anti-Rollback Protection Explained: How to avoid bricking your phone
All Xiaomi smartphones and tablets will have anti-rollback protection enabled. What is it and how do you avoid bricking your device because of it?
www.xda-developers.com
How about from MIUI Global to MIUI EU ? I've found a 12.0.7.0, not sure but it seems to be EU rom, right?
Hello
I'm new to Xiaomi phones! For the love of God someone tell me how do I flash roms on my poco x3 nfc Note ( I've been flashing roms for years but not Xiaomi phones ). What ever I flash it works but after I attempt to flash another rom files in sd card get corrupt and I format data that doesn't gonna do anything! So please someone tell me how do I flash roms on this phone. My phone is encrypted I was on MIUI global
ayad.phonex said:
Hello
I'm new to Xiaomi phones! For the love of God someone tell me how do I flash roms on my poco x3 nfc Note ( I've been flashing roms for years but not Xiaomi phones ). What ever I flash it works but after I attempt to flash another rom files in sd card get corrupt and I format data that doesn't gonna do anything! So please someone tell me how do I flash roms on this phone. My phone is encrypted I was on MIUI global
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I suppose you do have already unlocked bootloader and installed recovery? if no, please do, if yes try this guide or read this post
I'm having trouble because I flashed the vendor and it does not work in my version (QJGMIXM) and 4g internet does not work. I need help to fix because I can't find original vendor file or return to MIUI. HELP!!!!!
biliterror said:
I'm having trouble because I flashed the vendor and it does not work in my version (QJGMIXM) and 4g internet does not work. I need help to fix because I can't find original vendor file or return to MIUI. HELP!!!!!
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Use any fastboot stock ROM and MiFlash tool to restore your phone...or flash any custom recovery and use it to flash any recovery stock ROM to restore your phone.
I have 6 days to wait for unlocking the device. I can't wait to get rid of the Mi UI mess and bloat. I haven't had to do a complicated (for me) phone flash process like this since a Motorola phone in 2014. I have a a few questions:
1- Do I need to add/install adb drivers to my WIN10 PC? I came across win adb drivers for the POCO in my search for Windows PC drivers. Which version of adb is needed for Win10? I currently have abd my laptop, but I can't determine the version.
2- Installing the recovery - I see the steps some have posted with TWRP versions, but I'm not really clear on this. Do I go to the folder with TWRP in it and then use a command prompt from there? TWRP or Orange Fox and what version? The posts are confusing.
3- I'd like to have the easiest rom flash for my first go at this phone. I would appreciate a recommendation for which rom might be the best one to start with. I will be want gapps as part of the process, but could flash afterwards if its better that way. Is Arrow OS or Havoc a good choice?
Sorry for all the questions.
Thanks
If i flash a newer Firmware (.7) over the decrypted vendor (.5), is my phone encrypted again?
Grusel said:
If i flash a newer Firmware (.7) over the decrypted vendor (.5), is my phone encrypted again?
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if you'll flash 12.0.7 vendor from this thread, then no
Is this the right way?
Flash the CustomRom and after flash format Data?
Not first format Data and than flash Customrom?
My plan after bootloader Wait time is flash the Miui Eu Rom.
What ist the right way?
trutta said:
Is this the right way?
Flash the CustomRom and after flash format Data?
Not first format Data and than flash Customrom?
My plan after bootloader Wait time is flash the Miui Eu Rom.
What ist the right way?
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Flashing ROM and Format data is the usual way....
I now. But the chronologie was another. First Format data, then flash Rom.
Usually in all my old device while flashing roms I have to wipe system data cache then I just flashed the rom, it's my first Xiaomi device I am confused as hell , should i never have to wipe system partition ? , Is flashing firmware necessary everytime ? Are there any risks associated with decrypted vendor ?please guide me I am not noob but these things are completely new to me
Device storage partition schemes have changed and are now dynamic, so previous procedures don't apply anymore. Closely follow your ROM developer instructions in order to avoid bricking your device.
Dynamic Partitions | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
Brother, i have Karna (Indian) one with me. I got update to latest MIUI 12.0.8, after updating i unlocked the bootloader and flashed twrp, but it dint wrok, then had to flash OFox. RN i am on latest lineageOS 17.1. I am having network issues. Someone at the telegram group told me to flash the firmware along with the vendor of 12.0.5 MiUi as he also suffered the same kind of network issue i am having.
but the problem is i am unable to find the Vendor n firmware of 12.0.5. Can you please help me ?