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Working Substratum?

Is anyone running Substratum on their Mate 9? I'm waiting on my phone to arrive & wondering if Substratum is able to run on stock since there aren't any custom roms for this phone yet

blue5055 said:
Is anyone running Substratum on their Mate 9? I'm waiting on my phone to arrive & wondering if Substratum is able to run on stock since there aren't any custom roms for this phone yet
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I too am curious of this and very hopeful that it does! Would absolutely LOVE to have my favourite substratum theme Swift Black on my new Mate 9 (just purchased this evening!).
IN order for Substratum though we need root and in order for root (as far as I understand) we need an unlocked bootloader. In order for that, we need the code. The website (https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index) just seems to send me in a loop of selecting 'unlock bootloader', being asked to log in, then having to go back to Downloads, selecting 'unlock bootloader' and so on...
I'm going to live chat with Huawei tomorrow and see what I can do to get my unlock code.
Can't wait to root, debloat a little, change DPI and hopefully get Substratum working - though so far I am happy with the following Dark Bloom Theme:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/themes/theme-dark-bloom-emui-5-0-dark-dialer-t3544264
Just would be nice to have my apps such as Pushbullet etc. themed with Substratum.
Anyone else tried it yet, or rooted and able to quickly try it out? Can't seem to find much when researching if it'll work or not. Though I almost suspect it might not work/may conflict with EMUI.
Fingers crossed....

Mate 9 is a super beast of a phone but development for it is almost non existent. I'm strongly considering the OnePlus 3T instead because I love modding & customizing my phones & there's plenty of development for that phone

blue5055 said:
Mate 9 is a super beast of a phone but development for it is almost non existent. I'm strongly considering the OnePlus 3T instead because I love modding & customizing my phones & there's plenty of development for that phone
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Agreed, regarding the state of development. But hey it is still a very fresh device and the development will come in time. For me, this anxious wait, the checking daily for any hint of new development/mod etc. is all part of the fun! As once we have it all what else is there to have eh?!
Came home with my new device around 8:30pm last night and today is day 1 for me. Going to enjoy watching how the device performs on it's first day all charged up and ready to go! But I'll not go off topic here with my review
I would hope someone reading this who has rooted could just download the Substratum app and a theme to just try apply it and see what happens....
PS: hang on in there, this device has SO much to offer, at least wait perhaps another month or so before jumping ship? You'll only kick yourself once you sell it and see a custom rom/mod pop up online....

cd993 said:
The website (https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index) just seems to send me in a loop of selecting 'unlock bootloader', being asked to log in, then having to go back to Downloads, selecting 'unlock bootloader' and so on...
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I faced with this bug, just use Internet Explorer instead of Chrome and you will get unlock code (if you have L29 model)

5[Strogino] said:
I faced with this bug, just use Internet Explorer instead of Chrome and you will get unlock code (if you have L29 model)
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Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know this, I'll give that a try later on!
Much appreciated

blue5055 said:
Is anyone running Substratum on their Mate 9? I'm waiting on my phone to arrive & wondering if Substratum is able to run on stock since there aren't any custom roms for this phone yet
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Substratum works!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/help/substratum-t3555306

Works for some Apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, some System-UI backgrounds.... but Notification backgrounds on the top for example are buggy, not working properly.

Updates global stable version .

it is from March that I no longer receive updates for the global version, I am at 10.3.1.0. have they already left the device? should I install another rom? are there any hopes for widevine certification l1?
Tnks.

Matteomario said:
it is from March that I no longer receive updates for the global version, I am at 10.3.1.0. have they already left the device? should I install another rom? are there any hopes for widevine certification l1?
Tnks.
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I was wondering the same thing.

tiberiumsun007 said:
I was wondering the same thing.
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Me too

This will be the first and last Xiaomi I own; of that I am certain.

5g variant got update yesterday so maybe our Perseus will be updated in a few days too... At least I hope.

croques said:
This will be the first and last Xiaomi I own; of that I am certain.
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I am not disappointed in performance, and camera is also good & also installed gcam. They also promised android Q. So, it is not that bad . Although, I was thinking of Oneplus next time because they are known for their software support.

croques said:
This will be the first and last Xiaomi I own; of that I am certain.
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Why's that? Just because of infrequent updates?

Its OK ... but
tiberiumsun007 said:
I am not disappointed in performance, and camera is also good & also installed gcam. They also promised android Q. So, it is not that bad . Although, I was thinking of Oneplus next time because they are known for their software support.
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Why's that? Just because of infrequent updates?
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No, performance is fine. The camera is brilliant with the modded camera app. I find all the Xiaomi stuff littering the phone a nuisance although I have removed as much as I can without rooting. (I used to root every phone I owned but need flawless Google Pay - always - and don't want to play whack-a-mole with Google).
I resisted setting up a Xiaomi account - why would I have an account with a phone manufacturer? I'm not really a fan of Mui but with a Google Pixel Launcher it's good enough but I am finding the lack of proper notifications on email less than stellar. I like the Xi charging; OnePlus have never done this. Google's Nexus 4 - I think - did and I was hooked from then on.
There are two issues with Xiaomi really. The over riding issue is security. In my mind timely security updates are essential for any phone manufacturer wanting to be taken seriously. And the second is all the data collection that Xiaomi try to do on me; they seem me as a legitimate subject to data mine and advertise to; I'm not.
So I was hoping the Pixel 4 might finally get Google back on to the straight and narrow that the Nexus phones found. Alas no; it seems the Pixel 4 are stylisticly dead in the water with chin and forehead size bezels as gross as they are. So it looks as if I'll be returning to the OnePlus fold if they can master a through-the-screen camera and finger print scanner on the back where it should be.
I had been running a OnePlus since the the days of the One and went to 3, 5 and 6. I like OnePlus. Reasonable performance; regular updates and close to pure Android.
But liking a phone (why do we still call it a phone - its so much more?) liking a phone is very personal and your mileage will vary from mine.

Any new information about the new update?

New update pushed out. Dark mode now available in stable.

Full rom 10.3.2.0
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0.PEEMIXM/miui_MIMIX3Global_V10.3.2.0.PEEMIXM_cf84891114_9.0.zip

Dark more available but themes don't work correctly when turned on.

Is there a full fastboot image available for the latest version?

Mate 30 Pro and custom ROM's

Hey everyone
I just heard about Huawei been a bit more relaxed about rooting their Mate 30 Pro.
At First I was like that is AWESOME, the idea of been able to use the Mate 30 Pro with pixel experience (my favourite custom Rom) sounds amazing.... best Pixel stock experience on a beast like Mate 30 would be epic.
Then I found a strange taste in my mouth. There would still be some draw backs. Thought I would list some concerns and people could answer some of those concerns.
(Note....each concern/question has a solution or comment I think about the issue.....this is just my view and not to be taken as the only view)
1. Lack of full potential from cameras on the back?
I know some custom ROM camera apps are pretty good l, but to really experience the best from the camera's you would have to have some access to l the Mate 30 Pro stock camera app package to allow.
A thought I had is that Huawei could make a APK that's a bit like Goodlock and this app would allow you to download the stock camera app and other stock apps that people may use on their Huawei devices.
2. LTE and 5G??
I can remember using my Samsung S7E with Pixel Experience but one of the draw backs was that I could get 4G but I didn't get the extra features like LTE, wifi calling, HD call quality ect. If this remained the case then this would be a major draw back to a 2019 flagship device.
Maybe Huawei could needed coding and solutions directly to custom Rom developers....or allow then to be a open source so every ROM devloper had access these features.
3. General Custom ROM glitches and bugs
We are all used to our ROMs having strange behaviours every now and ad gain but do we want these bugs on our £800+ smartphone that we use eveqersryday.
This solution seems obvious Huawei need to work closely with custom Rom developers and helping them Iron these issues out.
4. Some apps dont work on custom Roms no matter what.
Back to my S7e I was able to almost all of the apps on my phone thanks to magisk manager but some apps still had issues. My samsung gear app would pair with my gearfit 2 no matter what. It downloaded but it would not find any devices. I found a fix but that caused my Google to stop working, so had to put it back. This happened with other apps as well.
The only solution I can think of is app developers would have to made aware that mate 30 users could be using rooted devices with Huawei's blessing and ensure there apps work on rooted versions of the phone.
5. Is Warranty still safe.
If Huawei are actually cool with us rooting our P30 Pro then they need to put their money where their mouth is and allow this activity with their manufactures warranty, private insurance companies need to follow suit as well.
Huawei could give us manufactures warranty but with the condition that if possible we have to flash the stock firmware of the device before sending it out.
That's it....that's just s few of my thoughts and possible solutions and would love to hear what you guys think and if you have any worries or questions of your own? Maybe if we make enough noise Huawei will notice us and take our ideas and answer our questions themselves.
(Make it easier....put which number comment your answering to so we all have a better idea what's going on)
Keep it friendly guys remember these are mine and others thoughts.... none of us are implying that these thoughts are right.
By the way... I am a Note 9 user but I am really excited of the potential of Huawei been the ultimate custom ROM brand.

Official Pixel Experience is pretty much nill on Huawei Devices. I see the Honor 10 has
again been dropped.
When the Ban is lifted Huawei will lock the bootloader again no doubt.

they have changed their mind, they will not unlock the BL for the Mate 30.
the only place this device will sell well is China, they are screwed pretty much everywhere else.

I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...

Surrido said:
I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not

paullu said:
Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I live in Germany. Cant test US Networks until January, so someone else needs to do that

paullu said:
Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I would say most likely it works, as the China version covers pretty much all the network.
You could find out the specs from their website and check if the LTE bands covers T-Mobiles. It works on Bell's network though.

paullu said:
Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.

chenydx said:
I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?

paullu said:
Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
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Play store, Google pay, gmail, map, YouTube, chrome, Android Auto can be installed and have no problem to log in to use. i have been play with my phone for a week, so far the noticable issues are Google pay that does not allow me to pay, and some of app like netflix, United airline, gasbuddy cannot install..

Does Google photos back up and work as normal?

jbreaz said:
Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
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Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)

o012 said:
Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
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Thank you I think I'm convinced

I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
https://youtu.be/6a8BkESzAXs

DarkmanXTC said:
I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
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Most likely a review unit like others have had, release software dosnt have OEM unlock option in developers, if something comes of the int. Version we may be able to get rebranding but has yet to be seen

He commented about it being a devkit under the comment by Markus Haier here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5pxYxPSbl_s and said he was going to make a video on it but still nothing.
@o012 Well my P30-Pro (VOG-L09) has OEM unlocking under developer options but haven't tried unlocking.

All works in canada except certain banking apps google backup netflix google pay androis assistant needs to be rebooted everytime. Rest all works fine including google photo backup

Has anyone installed a custom ROM and TWRP to it yet.
Could a Gapps package help the issues? Gapps include all the google services and system setting to keep google stable and updating.
Think Gapps could be installed via the phones built in bootloader??.

Would global OXYGENOS work on tmo op8 if rooted?

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Is rooting the tmo OP8 to install stable oxygen 11 to get shelf feature and remove tmo crap on phone worth it? Or does the Oxygenos 11 fix that too.
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So TMobile has been blocking features it seems, like the Shelf in the update that came out this summer, from their model of the device, and the tmobile branded crap like on Google feed panel just makes me want to scream (OK, it's not that bad, but an $800 phone shouldn't come with anything I can't get rid of, much less be missing official features).
So my question is, would rooting the tmobile variant of the OP8 and installing a different version of the OxygenOS be a solution to this? They also blocked the ability to choose a local update to do the OxygenOS 11 update that came out recently, so I'm at a loss what to do.
Admittedly I haven't researched rooting this device yet as I didn't think I'd need to as I didn't need to root my 5T so not sure what the process is or what's available but I'm frustrated enough to start if it's gonna get me my damn shelf and get rid of the tmobile bull****. Have rooted a couple devices before but the research and hassle are a lot for just the shelf update, especially if that gets fixed when they FINALLY drop the update for us tmo customers.

I'm running global oxygen 11 on my rooted tmobile oneplus 8.bi haven't used t mobiles rom since **** may or even before. There has been a few bugs through out the journey but thats expected. It's no where near as many issues as when the original oneplus one came out. Lol I feel like I was constantly working on that one.

bluemoel said:
I'm running global oxygen 11 on my rooted tmobile oneplus 8.bi haven't used t mobiles rom since **** may or even before. There has been a few bugs through out the journey but thats expected. It's no where near as many issues as when the original oneplus one came out. Lol I feel like I was constantly working on that one.
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Do you have the shelf and stuff? How irritating is the rooting process for the device? Last device I did was a cheap Samsung.

Shelf? I'm not sure what you mean. It's extremely easy to root. I mean like I can do it without even knowing I'm on this planet anymore. Lol

bluemoel said:
Shelf? I'm not sure what you mean. It's extremely easy to root. I mean like I can do it without even knowing I'm on this planet anymore. Lol
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Shelf was a feature they got rid of then brought back, but apparently the tmobile version of the phone has it removed from the home screen settings. Supposed to be an option when you swipe down your notification bar to have the oneplus shelf there under your quick tiles, has a memo pad, ability to place widgets inside it, etc. But it's completely missing only from tmo op8's from the little I could find googling the problem.

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Shelf was a feature they got rid of then brought back, but apparently the tmobile version of the phone has it removed from the home screen settings. Supposed to be an option when you swipe down your notification bar to have the oneplus shelf there under your quick tiles, has a memo pad, ability to place widgets inside it, etc. But it's completely missing only from tmo op8's from the little I could find googling the problem.
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Download a OnePlus Launcher update from APKMirror and sideload it.

TheKnux said:
Download a OnePlus Launcher update from APKMirror and sideload it.
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The problem I'm worried about is I am currently up to date, a version above the update that included shelf, so I'm not sure if it'll even work but I'll give it a shot. Does it matter if I get the newest version, 5.0 something, if I'm not updated to Android 11 yet? Cuz that hasn't happened yet either, no idea when it's gonna get pushed OTA.

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Download a OnePlus Launcher update from APKMirror and sideload it.
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Just updated it to the version 5. 0 that said it worked on Android 10. No mention of the shelf feature in home screen settings. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, am I just blind?

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Just updated it to the version 5. 0 that said it worked on Android 10. No mention of the shelf feature in home screen settings. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, am I just blind?
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...-access-mode-in-latest-op8-launcher-beta/?amp

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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...-access-mode-in-latest-op8-launcher-beta/?amp
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Yeah, my swipe down to access is a toggle on or off and just says notifications and settings, that's the problem, I don't get that menu with the option to turn shelf on and off. Is there a way I can share a screenshot? Haven't had to do that on here before.

darknaio said:
Yeah, my swipe down to access is a toggle on or off and just says notifications and settings, that's the problem, I don't get that menu with the option to turn shelf on and off. Is there a way I can share a screenshot? Haven't had to do that on here before.
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If you're using XDA Labs, when you reply to something, the paperclip icon in the bottom left let's you share attachments. Here's the version of my OnePlus Launcher. As long as it doesn't target A11, it should install fine.

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If you're using XDA Labs, when you reply to something, the paperclip icon in the bottom left let's you share attachments. Here's the version of my OnePlus Launcher. As long as it doesn't target A11, it should install fine.
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Okay I'll try it here, I'm on web though lemme see if this works.

darknaio said:
Okay I'll try it here, I'm on web though lemme see if this works.
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It seems that the version I'm using only targets Android 11. Although I do remember having the option in OnePlus Launcher when I was still on A10. You might have to search APKMirror and try versions that work with A10 until you find one that works, sadly. Or update to OOS 11 lol. Sorry I wasn't much help.

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It seems that the version I'm using only targets Android 11. Although I do remember having the option in OnePlus Launcher when I was still on A10. You might have to search APKMirror and try versions that work with A10 until you find one that works, sadly. Or update to OOS 11 lol. Sorry I wasn't much help.
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It's fine, it's specifically because I'm using a tmobile version but idk how that's messing things up when I'm downloading the newest version, newer than is on the play store, and it still doesn't show the option I'm betting it's intentional or I'm missing something.

Question Custom rom for mix fold 2

Is there any custom rom for Xiaomi mix fold 2 ?

there is not. pretty sure there would be a big thread if there was. there is the chinese rom and the chinese rom only. there is no version of TWRP either

Xiaomi EU on Mix Fold 2 would be fantastic.

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Xiaomi EU on Mix Fold 2 would be fantastic.
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Never going to happen. I asked, and was told in a rude tone that we should not expect to have them do the extra work that is required to do that on foldales...

OrionBG said:
Never going to happen. I asked, and was told in a rude tone that we should not expect to have them do the extra work that is required to do that on foldales...
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That's sad. I wonder if it would be possible to secure funding for an unofficial EU-rom? I would happily donate some money for this.

flipp0 said:
That's sad. I wonder if it would be possible to secure funding for an unofficial EU-rom? I would happily donate some money for this.
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After the release of Pixel Fold there will probably be a port at some point. This will be a lot better option than MIUI

What about this ?
Download Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Firmware ROM TWRP (zizhan)
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Firmware (zizhan) ⭐ Mix Fold 2 ROM ⭐ Mix Fold 2 Global ROM - EU ROM - TWRP - Fastboot ROM
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What about this ?
Download Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Firmware ROM TWRP (zizhan)
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Firmware (zizhan) ⭐ Mix Fold 2 ROM ⭐ Mix Fold 2 Global ROM - EU ROM - TWRP - Fastboot ROM
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That is just the latest China ROM...

Why are people so obsessed with global and EU rom? And unlocking the bootloader? Stay stock, stay locked, just debloat everything. I use the Fold 2 as my daily phone, everything works perfectly in the UK, banking, wireless payment, SkyGo, Netflix etc....

Mickey Padge said:
Why are people so obsessed with global and EU rom? And unlocking the bootloader? Stay stock, stay locked, just debloat everything. I use the Fold 2 as my daily phone, everything works perfectly in the UK, banking, wireless payment, SkyGo, Netflix etc....
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Talk to me about how you got Android auto working... What? You didn't?

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Talk to me about how you got Android auto working... What? You didn't?
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Never needed it, but you're saying I should root my phone so all the apps I need don't work properly, but android auto does? Bit strange....

You probably have a different phone then or a very different software at least. I'm also in UK, and half the things don't work properly at all when stock! You can't connect a ware OS watch properly, some apps will not start at all, some will have different functionality because the phone is with a CN flag in the Build.prop and so on.
I guess it really depends on what you are using on your device... For me personally, using this phone without a root and all the patches is not an option...

Well, half of what things don't work, bit vague? My Huawei watch connects perfectly, maybe you need the China WareOS software? I did with some of my previous Xiaomi phones. I've yet to find something I use or need that doesn't work. I get notifications without any issues, I have removed the China dialler and similar and replaced them with google versions, same for gallery, it's gone too. Literally the only stock apps left are Themes, Cloud Backup, GetApps and the default security software.
Maybe I'm just lucky, and I simply don't use any of the apps that don't work, who knows. I did spend a great deal of time when I initially received the phone, learning what I could completely and safely uninstall with universal-android-debloater. There isn't much China left in my phone at all! lol
The Fold 2 is actually one of the best phones I have ever owned, and it has sold me on the fold concept completely. It runs smooth and silky with amazing battery life. I have owned a great many phones too, I tend to get the upgrade itch quite a bit!
Compared to the old Xiaomi phones of the last ten years or so, debloating stock and staying locked really is the best and simplest option for me. It seems most of the apps can be totally removed without the "boot loop" and "hey nice brick" scenario you would have run into not so long ago.
And I won't go near any .EU rom ever again, those mods are a bunch of....

Mickey Padge said:
Well, half of what things don't work, bit vague? My Huawei watch connects perfectly, maybe you need the China WareOS software? I did with some of my previous Xiaomi phones. I've yet to find something I use or need that doesn't work. I get notifications without any issues, I have removed the China dialler and similar and replaced them with google versions, same for gallery, it's gone too. Literally the only stock apps left are Themes, Cloud Backup, GetApps and the default security software.
Maybe I'm just lucky, and I simply don't use any of the apps that don't work, who knows. I did spend a great deal of time when I initially received the phone, learning what I could completely and safely uninstall with universal-android-debloater. There isn't much China left in my phone at all! lol
The Fold 2 is actually one of the best phones I have ever owned, and it has sold me on the fold concept completely. It runs smooth and silky with amazing battery life. I have owned a great many phones too, I tend to get the upgrade itch quite a bit!
Compared to the old Xiaomi phones of the last ten years or so, debloating stock and staying locked really is the best and simplest option for me. It seems most of the apps can be totally removed without the "boot loop" and "hey nice brick" scenario you would have run into not so long ago.
And I won't go near any .EU rom ever again, those mods are a bunch of....
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Some weeks ago after reading your earlier comment, I decided to try again. I did a clean MIUI14 Install and tested everything I use. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 pro will not connect in any way or form. Also, Google Wallet was not working (although it might be detecting the unlocked bootloader) same for Lloyds Bank app. some apps automatically change their content to Chinese one...
I rooted, installed Magisk, and the patches and things work fine again.
If things work for you, perfect! It all depends on usage...

OrionBG said:
Some weeks ago after reading your earlier comment, I decided to try again. I did a clean MIUI14 Install and tested everything I use. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 pro will not connect in any way or form. Also, Google Wallet was not working (although it might be detecting the unlocked bootloader) same for Lloyds Bank app. some apps automatically change their content to Chinese one...
I rooted, installed Magisk, and the patches and things work fine again.
If things work for you, perfect! It all depends on usage...
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Well my bootloader is locked. So there's the main difference. Of course things will detect the unlocked bootloader. It's a non secure environment.
As for the apps, maybe getapps is updating them instead of the playstore, or your MIUI account has its region set to China? It's never happened to me so I couldn't say for sure.

Mickey Padge said:
Why are people so obsessed with global and EU rom? And unlocking the bootloader? Stay stock, stay locked, just debloat everything. I use the Fold 2 as my daily phone, everything works perfectly in the UK, banking, wireless payment, SkyGo, Netflix etc....
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Have you had anyone mentioning poor audio quality when making phone calls?
I have both a Giffgaff and a Three SIM in my phone and both of them sound completely awful when making normal calls; muffled, and like I'm underwater.
Phone calls using anything online (WhatsApp/Discord etc.) sound perfectly crisp.

Waltee said:
Have you had anyone mentioning poor audio quality when making phone calls?
I have both a Giffgaff and a Three SIM in my phone and both of them sound completely awful when making normal calls; muffled, and like I'm underwater.
Phone calls using anything online (WhatsApp/Discord etc.) sound perfectly crisp.
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Hi. Call quality has been amazing. Dual sim, three or vodafone. Speakerphone or otherwise.

Mickey Padge said:
Hi. Call quality has been amazing. Dual sim, three or vodafone. Speakerphone or otherwise.
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Sounds amazing for me when I listen to other people, but apparently anything from my end is awful (which I can confirm with recorded phone calls).
Honestly the only thing letting down this otherwise incredible phone.

Waltee said:
Sounds amazing for me when I listen to other people, but apparently anything from my end is awful (which I can confirm with recorded phone calls).
Honestly the only thing letting down this otherwise incredible phone.
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Strange, no complaints about call quality from the other end either? I'm using Google dialer, not stock.

I was hoping VoidUI rom would be ported.
This is a great phone. But it would be even better if we had a better rom or everything works.