Hello everyone i've been looking for the last few days on the internet about the way xiaomi devices can be updated manually. I found out that phones with carrier specific roms (like my mi 8) do not verify pure global roms via recovery method. My questions is if there is any work around to flash via recovery a global rom "mixm" to a global but carrier specific rom "itti", because i don't want to unlock this phone and go with the fastboot method.
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dear all.
I have Indian Redmi Note 3 ( Snapdragon version, 3 gb 32GB), I am on stock MIUI Global StableVersion 7.2.5.0(LHOMIDA) . I want to flash Global Developer ROM on this .
I have a few queries
Q.1- Can I directly flash global developer ROM through Updater App without any boot loader unlocked issue or should I unlock the boot loader first?
Q.2 How can I flash Chinese ROM? The reason behind this is that Chinese version supports CDMA data facility which is missing in my global stable version at present I am using TATA cdma SIM in SIM slot 1, wherein voice call and sms works without any problem but data is not working probably because MEID is missing in global ROM ,so i guess that Chinese ROM will solve this issue. )
kindly help
warm regards
ankjain
u can flash using the mi flash tool , the updater tool may or may not help. for the updater tool u will need a recovery rom and for the mi flash tool u will require a fastboot rom.
@cletusarrarr- is it necessary to unlock it first?
Yes you can! In my opinion, you unlock bootloader and flash recovery Cottage, than, you flash ROM zip over recovery.
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@cletusarrarr- is it necessary to unlock it first?
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no it isnt to install the factory roms, it is necessary to unlock only if you want custom rom or if you want TWRP and then a proper root
So that means that I can update to global ROM using inbuilt updater app.?
Kindly clarify once again as somebody in the forum said that it is mandatory to go for bootloader unlock before update?
I don't think you should unlock bootloader or install Chinese rom I have been using reliance cdma in redmi note 3 India without any trick just use sim slot 2 for cdma
Definitely it will work just make sure remove sim from slot 1 n after putting n reboot ing with cdma sim then only put any sim in slot 1
Hope this will resolve the issue
OK guys.. Here is an update. I flashed beta developer ROM easily over stable global ROM through updater app but my CDMA data issue was not solved. CDMA data is still not working.
I am in the planning to flash Chinese ROM . let me know if I flash Chinese ROM will it show MEID number as global ROM shows zero(0) in MEID field.
I also have the same problem. I am also using Reliance CDMA and the data is not working. I am still on MIUI Global 7.2.2.0 (LHOMIDA). I have not yet updated it to 7.2.2.5 because everything is working fine and the phone is in pink of its health. I heard that 7.2.2.5 is causing some WiFi related issue. If the data is still not working then there is no point in taking the risk.
I am still searching If there is any way to start the data in Reliance CDMA.
dear all.
I have Indian Redmi Note 3 ( Snapdragon version, 3 gb 32GB), I am on stock MIUI Global StableVersion 7.2.5.0(LHOMIDA) . I want to flash Global Developer ROM on this .
I have a few queries
Q.1- Can I directly flash global developer ROM through Updater App without any boot loader unlocked issue or should I unlock the boot loader first?
Q.2 How can I flash Chinese ROM? The reason behind this is that Chinese version supports CDMA data facility which is missing in my global stable version at present I am using TATA cdma SIM in SIM slot 1, wherein voice call and sms works without any problem but data is not working probably because MEID is missing in global ROM ,so i guess that Chinese ROM will solve this issue. )
kindly help
warm regards
ankjain
With regards to your first query..You should go with the official way of unlocking bootloader thought it takes time ..some people who did the unofficial unlocking method ended up bricking their phones..I unlocked it officially then flashed twrp and flashed global dev rom
@vish9180- thanks mate. Is it necessary to unlock it?
Happy to help..It is...I didn't want to run the risk of bricking it like the other guys...so I went the official route...took me 4 days ..since I'm some what active on miui forum..participate in miui forum and they'll clear your unlock request faster.
I am not able to use wifi after trying to upgrade from global to developer rom please help me
Note i was unsuccessful to go on devoper rom with mi global rom yet but wifi stop working
Hi I'm wanting to unlock my Kenzo but unfortunately New Zealand is not listed on the Miui unlock site around this? I really want to install an aosp ROM.
Thanks
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Hi I'm wanting to unlock my Kenzo but unfortunately New Zealand is not listed on the Miui unlock site around this? I really want to install an aosp ROM.
Thanks
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It's been so long since I unlocked my kenzo, but I don't remember it asking me for a region. I'm in NZ too.
From memory, I followed this page:
xiaomitips.com/download/mi-flash-unlock-tool
I set my phone number to the full +642xxxxxxxxxx.
The main difficulty for me was that even though I got permission, I had to flash the global development ROM version, as the global stable ROM got the 50% verification problem.
kimxk said:
It's been so long since I unlocked my kenzo, but I don't remember it asking me for a region. I'm in NZ too.
From memory, I followed this page:
xiaomitips.com/download/mi-flash-unlock-tool
I set my phone number to the full +642xxxxxxxxxx.
The main difficulty for me was that even though I got permission, I had to flash the global development ROM version, as the global stable ROM got the 50% verification problem.
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Hi thanks for your reply, on the unlock site it does not list nz and it needs to send an sms verification code.
i have a friend in aussie who let me use there number, i have been given acceptance to unlock but not i get stuck at 50% cannot verify device, what steps do i need to take to get past this error?
To fix 50 % stuck or verification problem. First flash global beta or dev rom via miflash tool in edl mode than umlock with mi flash tool. Or wait for 4 - 5 days after unlock code acceptance if u tried to unlock on reinstalled stable rom
skeamznz said:
Hi I'm wanting to unlock my Kenzo but unfortunately New Zealand is not listed on the Miui unlock site around this? I really want to install an aosp ROM.
Thanks
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It takes a week or two until it lets you unlock after getting permission. Also you need to be on developer ROM AFAIK to unlock.
There are several guides on unofficial unlocking, you should give it a try in case you are impatient.
yogesh1970 said:
To fix 50 % stuck or verification problem. First flash global beta or dev rom via miflash tool in edl mode than umlock with mi flash tool. Or wait for 4 - 5 days after unlock code acceptance if u tried to unlock on reinstalled stable rom
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Correct, you have to have the development ROM, and wait a week after getting approval.
Apparently it takes that long to get to their servers.
If you try to use the updater app on MIUI to flash a developer ROM when you have the global ROM, it will tell you that it can't verify the update.
Most people will tell you to use edl mode to flash developer ROM, which will work.
I solved this on my phone ; I managed to use the inbuilt updater to successfully flash global developer 6.8.18, and from there unlock.
No other version would flash.
Thank you for all your replies. I have sorted it moe based on your tips.
Hi experts. I have bought mi 6 from China which came with a Chinese ROM, to which I have now installed GooglePlay somehow. I now want to install the global ROM on it but there seems to be a problem. I have tried installing the available global ROM via the updater app on the phone (as mentioned on the website) but it won't allow me because the global ROM version is older than the present Chinese ROM running on my phone:
(GLOBAL: miui_MI6Global_V8.2.2.0.NCAMIEC_7f3f8ad7c8_7.1)
(Chinese: miui_MI6_V8.2.27.0.NCACNEC_e725f9829f_7.1)
Is there any way to install the global ROM without unlocking the phone? Fastboot ROM also requires unlocking the phone. I seriously don't want to unlock it...
Experts please advice what should I do?
Try using the EDL mode via the EDL cable. It should work on Mi series
Hi,
I can't find answer regarding updating my miui OS to latest available.
I bought the Chinese version(package is written in Chinese) and the seller told me to not update via OTA else my phone will get bricked.
My question is what rom is suitable for the Chinese version?
Attaching my phone info.
Thanks a lot
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thereupemi said:
Hi,
I can't find answer regarding updating my miui OS to latest available.
I bought the Chinese version(package is written in Chinese) and the seller told me to not update via OTA else my phone will get bricked.
My question is what rom is suitable for the Chinese version?
Attaching my phone info.
Thanks a lot
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Unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and flash any rom you like whether its global stable or chinese.
ecrudragon said:
Unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and flash any rom you like whether its global stable or chinese.
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I thought I need a specific Rom for the Chinese version
thereupemi said:
I thought I need a specific Rom for the Chinese version
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Nope, you do not.
Device supports any upgrade from any official version, it happens that some sellers proceeded with a method specifically with the chinese version to flash a called "fake" rom onto it, for this reason it crashes trying to update via OTA. Don´t confuse; it supports any complete upgrade flashing entire rom through MiFlash tool or through recovery but not some OTAs due to bootloader restrictions.
What the user is telling you is if you unlock bootloader and install twrp you can install more easily any rom onto it.
But if you don´t want to root by now you can flash by i.e. this version that it seems to be the latest http://en.miui.com/thread-3007347-1-1.html it should happen that MiFlash tool doesn´t work (I guess only works with unlocked bootloader) then you have to try version for recovery, don´t forget to enable USB debugging and just in case OEM unlock features in developer options. If this doesn´t result then you have to search for MiPhone flash tool to flash in edl mode.
Before go further do a backup an bind atleast an account in your device to Xiaomi servers to have a plan B.