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Marshmallow update...Xiaomi is playing with us!

I bought a Mi4c a few months ago convinced it was a great phone that could replace my Nexus 5 and yes it is a good phone with good specs but I bought it also when Xiaomi announced it would update to Marshmallow. My Nexus 5 was already running under MM so, I thought it would be a matter of a couple of weeks (Xiaomi announced update in Decembre) Today months have passed, many manufacturers like Motorola, Sony and even Samsung have updated some of their models even Moto E...but still nothing for Mi4c. Xiaomi makes good phones and I thought it was better than others cheap Chineses makers. It wants to be compared to Apple but it lacks support and compromise to existing customers. I probably had placed my expectations too high. Am I the only one? Next time I will buy a Nexus again.

Xiaomi uses Miui rom. There is no mutch different between MM based miui and Lollipop based miui.
Miui have most features of MM has already.

Ümit said:
Xiaomi uses Miui rom. There is no mutch different between MM based miui and Lollipop based miui.
Miui have most features of MM has already.
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thats right! because of that i have no stress to get MM.
sMIUI runs great for me and have many many features!

IMO, they have too many devices to support. Just look at this table:
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Many vendors only support their devices for 1 year, some 2, but here you can see Mi2S which is almost 3 years old and is still a supported device. I don't think Xiaomi has big enough development team to maintain all of those devices to match current base Android version. Moreover, they're advertising MIUI, which should have the similar experience between supported devices regardless the base Android version. 3 devices are already out with MM (still beta?), just wait for Mi4c turn. What features do you need from MM anyway?

"What features do you need from MM anyway?" My thoughts exactly.
Looking at the new features of MM, the ones that are interesting are the memory manager, per-app permissions and battery management. These are all things MIUI has built in already. Which probably also makes it that much harder to integrate into a new MIUI version.
Most of the other changes are cosmetic and most likely would not be reflected in MIUI anyway, when the MM update does come out.

or you can install TS CM13 - built by TS team or TS broken OS. They are 6.0 MM and pretty stable now. Great team with great supports and speed.
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The only real feature M offers over L is SD card as internal storage. Since Mi4c has no external storage you aren't missing anything. MIUI already does a Doze feature killing everything in the background.

Doze, per app permission and memory management are thé most wanted feature un MM.
MIUI is good and I don't criticize his developping team very active. I am only mad at Xiaomi marketing team making announcements and not complying.

jipi said:
Doze, per app permission and memory management are thé most wanted feature un MM.
MIUI is good and I don't criticize his developping team very active. I am only mad at Xiaomi marketing team making announcements and not complying.
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Like a few of us mentioned so far, those features have been built into MIUI for a long time already. So rejoice, you have your most wanted features
On a serious note, it's probably reasonable to assume the MM rollout will follow the release of the new flagship, the Mi 5. Which I think is like a day or two away. You can bet that'll be released with the latest MIUI iteration of android.

jipi said:
Doze, per app permission and memory management are thé most wanted feature un MM.
MIUI is good and I don't criticize his developping team very active. I am only mad at Xiaomi marketing team making announcements and not complying.
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Please provide at least 1 quote from Xiaomi officials that said Mi4c will get MM soon.
And no.. gizchina "xiaomi mm devices updates schedule" is not official.

i use Broken that is 6.0 and it works perfectly...
if u want 6.0 that bad get it...

Smartlock is there but it is not working at all... That would be nice to have it, dont know if under Android 6 or 7, or actual 5.1...
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i believe it's a matter of time before the mi4c reveives marshmallow... but judging from xiaomi history mm won't come anytime soon... i'd estimate (personally) early autumn the soonest......

Am I the only one that think Xiaomi won't update Mi4c to MM?

Fsu0413 said:
Am I the only one that think Xiaomi won't update Mi4c to MM?
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I guess so. Since Mi 3/4/5/Note get it, there's no reason to skip Mi 4C/4S/Note Pro/any other still supported devices. However, they seem to be in a discussion now, for supporting newer Android base with locked bootloader or stay with older one with unlocked bootloader.

Why shouldn't it get MM? The Mi4S just got released and should therefore get it, which is very similar to the Mi4C.

Maybe they will update Mi4c straight forward to "N" just like Mi4 which jumped lollipop to MM.

luis83rs said:
Smartlock is there but it is not working at all... That would be nice to have it, dont know if under Android 6 or 7, or actual 5.1...
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you can use smartlock after install xposed framework and xMIUI xposed module. You have to be rooted though...

Oneplus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s vs Xiaomi Mi 8

Hi, I need an help to choose my next phone.
My current phone is a xiaomi mi5s, very good phone but the software is a little buggy, with the new miui often only one of the 2 big cores are working and the phone lags.
The oneplus have good reputation for the software but I never tried one.
Here in uk at the moment the oneplus is the most expensive of the three:
Oneplus 6 469£
Mi mix 2s 387£
Mi 8 422£
All of them are 6bg ram and 64 rom.
Both the xiaomi are cheaper but oneplus maybe has better software.
I think the mi8 has better hardware but I don't like the big notch that hide the notifications, the mi mix 2s is the cheaper but i don't like the front camera quality and the oneplus is a little too expensive on the official website
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Hank87 said:
Hi, I need an help to choose my next phone.
My current phone is a xiaomi mi5s, very good phone but the software is a little buggy, with the new miui often only one of the 2 big cores are working and the phone lags.
The oneplus have good reputation for the software but I never tried one.
Here in uk at the moment the oneplus is the most expensive of the three:
Oneplus 6 469£
Mi mix 2s 387£
Mi 8 422£
All of them are 6bg ram and 64 rom.
Both the xiaomi are cheaper but oneplus maybe has better software.
I think the mi8 has better hardware but I don't like the big notch that hide the notifications, the mi mix 2s is the cheaper but i don't like the front camera quality and the oneplus is a little too expensive on the official website
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I chose Oneplus 6 because of English/Western OS support. I tried to get Mix 2S for the longest time, but people who actually got it complained about numerous bugs and incompatibilities with Google. I don't know anything about Mi 8.

Tell me where do you find the mi 8 for that price? The oneplus is cheaper than the xiaomi mi 8, despite the launch price. But what if they are not selling at the launch price...
sorry for my English

Why not Vivo Nex ??
This phone has features that oneplus6 should have !!
Shame on Oneplus !!

x111 said:
Why not Vivo Nex ??
This phone has features that oneplus6 should have !!
Shame on Oneplus !!
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Because Vivo Nex is going to be Chinese only? I don's speak Chinese, do you?

nabbed said:
I chose Oneplus 6 because of English/Western OS support. I tried to get Mix 2S for the longest time, but people who actually got it complained about numerous bugs and incompatibilities with Google. I don't know anything about Mi 8.
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Yes that's what I was thinking, the miui is a good rom but some models doesn't receive the support that they deserve, my mi5s is left with a bugged rom and they release updates for the older model mi5.
thales.t said:
Tell me where do you find the mi 8 for that price? The oneplus is cheaper than the xiaomi mi 8, despite the launch price. But what if they are not selling at the launch price...
sorry for my English
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http://www.grossoshop.net/index.php?route=product/search&sort=p.price&order=ASC&search=Mi8
Today's price is even less, 405£.
But you need to add about 17£ for the shipping if you are in UK.
Where did you find the oneplus at better price?
I cannot find better price than the oneplus official website
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I was considering getting xiaomi as well, but I decided to get one plus in the end as it has much better software development and OOS is a lot better than MiUI in my opinion.

x111 said:
Why not Vivo Nex ??
This phone has features that oneplus6 should have !!
Shame on Oneplus !!
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Will it be in the same price range?
What about software support for Europe?
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oneplus6 is already expensive AF, it is almost $1000 Canadian pesos. Vivo nex shouldnot much more expensive, but still all of this phone ugly and do not have maximum performance as they should. At least the top model should have maximum available for manufactures.

Hank87 said:
Yes that's what I was thinking, the miui is a good rom but some models doesn't receive the support that they deserve, my mi5s is left with a bugged rom and they release updates for the older model mi5. http://www.grossoshop.net/index.php?route=product/search&sort=p.price&order=ASC&search=Mi8
But you need to add about 17£ for the shipping if you are in UK.
Where did you find the oneplus at better price?
I cannot find better price than the oneplus official website
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https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Oneplus-6-6-28-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Mirror-Black-398946.html
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-6
has multiple sites with coupons. like this, just look on the site, have coupon
https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/...um=affiliate&utm_campaign=986533&currency=USD
I did not know the grossoshop, is it reliable?

Hank87 said:
Will it be in the same price range?
What about software support for Europe?
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This information is yet to come

thales.t said:
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Oneplus-6-6-28-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Mirror-Black-398946.html
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-6
has multiple sites with coupons. like this, just look on the site, have coupon
https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/...um=affiliate&utm_campaign=986533&currency=USD
I did not know the grossoshop, is it reliable?
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Yes but they ship from China so you need to pay import duty and vat, I'm looking on something that ships from Europe.
I never bought from grossoshop, I discovered this Web site from some phone reviews on youtube and is it says that there are no import duty to pay so I suppose they ship from Europe.
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thales.t said:
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Oneplus-6-6-28-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Mirror-Black-398946.html
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-6
has multiple sites with coupons. like this, just look on the site, have coupon
https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/...um=affiliate&utm_campaign=986533&currency=USD
I did not know the grossoshop, is it reliable?
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The cheapest on the links is on geek buying.com the price is 404£ plus vat and import duty is 483£ plus I'm not sure is the shipping is free.
On the official UK website it costs 469£!
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Hank87 said:
The cheapest on the links is on geek buying.com the price is 404£ plus vat and import duty is 483£ plus I'm not sure is the shipping is free.
On the official UK website it costs 469£!
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In my country oneplus does not sell (Brazil). So maybe you have better options

What a surprise, op6 won according to youtuber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyqbYaNII2k

thales.t said:
What a surprise, op6 won according to youtuber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyqbYaNII2k
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Actually they are very close, on the selfie camera oneplus has eis stabilization but on mi 8 there is less noise at low light.
Rear camera picture same quality, video 4k 60fps oneplus is good, 30 fps is rubbish (no details), 30fps on mi 8 is good but no support for 60fps, I like the wider field of view in the videos on mi8. Audio OK on oneplus, rubbish on mi8.
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Hank87 said:
Actually they are very close, on the selfie camera oneplus has eis stabilization but on mi 8 there is less noise at low light.
Rear camera picture same quality, video 4k 60fps oneplus is good, 30 fps is rubbish (no details), 30fps on mi 8 is good but no support for 60fps, I like the wider field of view in the videos on mi8. Audio OK on oneplus, rubbish on mi8.
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I'm comparing these two phones myself. Thanks for clearing things up

tiguy99 said:
I'm comparing these two phones myself. Thanks for clearing things up
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Do you have both phones? Wich one you prefer on general use? Does Mi 8 has gestures as well?
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Get tired of seeing which phone should I get threads. I say when in doubt ask mommy.

Hank87 said:
Actually they are very close, on the selfie camera oneplus has eis stabilization but on mi 8 there is less noise at low light.
Rear camera picture same quality, video 4k 60fps oneplus is good, 30 fps is rubbish (no details), 30fps on mi 8 is good but no support for 60fps, I like the wider field of view in the videos on mi8. Audio OK on oneplus, rubbish on mi8.
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Hank87 said:
Do you have both phones? Wich one you prefer on general use? Does Mi 8 has gestures as well?
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No I wish... Just comparing stats and what all I can find out online

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom announced,is this solid upgrade for Vivo Nex S owners?

Well guys Oppo announced their new flagship and seems much better proposal that last year Find X.
https://www.oppo.com/cn/product/reno/parameter.html
Do you find it as proper successor over last year Vivo Nex S??
https://www.xda-developers.com/oppo-reno-10x-zoom-launch/
https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/04/...d-in-china-specifications-features-and-price/
https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/10/oppo-reno-5g-10x-zoom-pop-up-camera-wedge/
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...po-reno-10x-zoom-camera-announced-specs-price
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Smaller display, slower cpu, less/same ram, smaller battery, slower gpu... Do you even have eyes, what f****** successor?
Costs 400€, maybe even that is too much..

Number 8 said:
Smaller display, slower cpu, less/same ram, smaller battery, slower gpu... Do you even have eyes, what f****** successor?
Costs 400€, maybe even that is too much..
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What are you talking about??
I'm clearly mention about the 10X Zoom Edition high end version NOT the midrange proposal with the Qualcomm 710.
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Number 8 said:
Smaller display, slower cpu, less/same ram, smaller battery, slower gpu... Do you even have eyes, what f****** successor?
Costs 400€, maybe even that is too much..
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You can't read?

No earphone jack

one plus 7 pro should be the solid upgrade for nex

cho9736 said:
one plus 7 pro should be the solid upgrade for nex
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I'll probably go from Nex S Global version to 1+ 7 Pro too. The nex S is a great phone, but I find it very disappointing that the Global Version is still on 8.1, I'm worried how this phone will receive future updates and this is not a problem on OnePlus's side, their developers are a lot closer to the community than Vivo's.

johnslash said:
I'll probably go from Nex S Global version to 1+ 7 Pro too. The nex S is a great phone, but I find it very disappointing that the Global Version is still on 8.1, I'm worried how this phone will receive future updates and this is not a problem on OnePlus's side, their developers are a lot closer to the community than Vivo's.
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The Oneplus 7 sounds great but the lack of a headphone jack is a let down. Someone on another thread says he's downloading Pie to his Nex right now. If true I'm good with this phone for another year.

cho9736 said:
one plus 7 pro should be the solid upgrade for nex
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Yes oneplus 7 pro seems to be solid upgrade to Nex S.
But again will be missing 3.5 audio jack.
But the main differences is in software between Vivo and Oneplus.
Majority of western world users will prefer Oxygen than Fantouch that's the advantages for oneplus device.
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paatha13 said:
Yes oneplus 7 pro seems to be solid upgrade to Nex S.
But again will be missing 3.5 audio jack.
But the main differences is in software between Vivo and Oneplus.
Majority of western world users will prefer Oxygen than Fantouch that's the advantages for oneplus device.
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Man you always say fAntouch...it is fUntouch with U?...keep seeing you typing it wrong, didn't say anything ))

CapraSebi said:
Man you always say fAntouch...it is fUntouch with U...keep seeing you typing it wrong, didn't say anything ))
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swiftkey keyboard is to blame:fingers-crossed:

Twotems said:
The Oneplus 7 sounds great but the lack of a headphone jack is a let down. Someone on another thread says he's downloading Pie to his Nex right now. If true I'm good with this phone for another year.
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downloading pie to update only for chinese version
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paatha13 said:
Yes oneplus 7 pro seems to be solid upgrade to Nex S.
But again will be missing 3.5 audio jack.
But the main differences is in software between Vivo and Oneplus.
Majority of western world users will prefer Oxygen than Fantouch that's the advantages for oneplus device.
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vivo system is the worst! finally know why system is important!!!!

cho9736 said:
downloading pie to update only for chinese version
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Yes I saw that earlier. Thanks.

I've heard rumours that ColorOS 6 doesn't allow you to install custom Launchers, could some confirm or drop me an interesting link about what's so wrong with ColorOS before purchasing one?
Also, as I never had Oppo before, should rooting and removing Chinese market apps be easy?
Thanks!

wladymeer said:
I've heard rumours that ColorOS 6 doesn't allow you to install custom Launchers, could some confirm or drop me an interesting link about what's so wrong with ColorOS before purchasing one?
Also, as I never had Oppo before, should rooting and removing Chinese market apps be easy?
Thanks!
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If it's like the Chinese Funtouch version then probably not but there are workarounds for launchers I understand. Don't know about rooting and removing Chinese bloat.
First suggestion would be to wait for the Global model and second is to check the Oppo forums on here and elsewhere.

So... is this video up-to-date then?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQFe0R1YirE
I'm asking this because I don't have too much that I ask from Android at all - Nova Launcher + quick-shortcut to turn on LED lamp (e.g. long press on some button) and honestly I would be happy enough

wladymeer said:
So... is this video up-to-date then?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQFe0R1YirE
I'm asking this because I don't have too much that I ask from Android at all - Nova Launcher + quick-shortcut to turn on LED lamp (e.g. long press on some button) and honestly I would be happy enough
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The video looks old because the phone is definitely an old model. What do they say on the Oppo forums.
I long press the volume down button on my Nex. Probably the same for the Oppo. Again, you're asking in the wrong forum.

I like the oppe reno 10x much more than the Oneplus 7. But if there is no development possible on the reno it's worthless

Guido83 said:
I like the oppe reno 10x much more than the Oneplus 7. But if there is no development possible on the reno it's worthless
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There is an Android Q preview already for the Oppo Reno and soon Oppo Reno 10x Zoom.
https://open.oppomobile.com/wiki/doc#id=10324

But the main question is why would i upgrade my phone within just 9 months?

Question Question Regarding Bootloader Unlock/Relock For ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s?

Quick question regarding ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s? If you unlock the bootloader using the official unlock app, and then relock the bootloader again, can you use the app again to unlock?
I've read online that once you relock your bootloader you can kiss the root/bootloader unlock goodbye. I just want to confirm from ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s users whether or not this is the case.

falhumai96 said:
Quick question regarding ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s? If you unlock the bootloader using the official unlock app, and then relock the bootloader again, can you use the app again to unlock?
I've read online that once you relock your bootloader you can kiss the root/bootloader unlock goodbye. I just want to confirm from ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s users whether or not this is the case.
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If your device is a native WW version (i.e not CN or CN>WW converted), from my actual experience, you can lock/unlock it as many times as you want - I've done that at least a handful times or so on an original WW 5 device.
I can not speak for CN, converted and S models however - users here claim you're done for life once you re-lock one of those, so I'd be careful.

Andrologic said:
If your device is a native WW version (i.e not CN or CN>WW converted), from my actual experience, you can lock/unlock it as many times as you want - I've done that at least a handful times or so on an original WW 5 device.
I can not speak for CN, converted and S models however - users here claim you're done for life once you re-lock one of those, so I'd be careful.
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Can we say the same thing about the US version as well?

Andrologic said:
If your device is a native WW version (i.e not CN or CN>WW converted), from my actual experience, you can lock/unlock it as many times as you want - I've done that at least a handful times or so on an original WW 5 device.
I can not speak for CN, converted and S models however - users here claim you're done for life once you re-lock one of those, so I'd be careful.
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Also, what about the warning in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ootloader-root-your-device-read-this.4258227/ ?

falhumai96 said:
Also, what about the warning in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ootloader-root-your-device-read-this.4258227/ ?
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Same. Most of these users must own/refer to devices that have been converted to WW and then re-locked. If you get an original Global model that's not a CN/Tencent knock-off, you should be OK and highly recommended anyway.
The blanket notion that ASUS only allow users to unlock 1 time as stated in a couple of posts in forums is not correct in the case of original Global devices from my experience. I even confirmed that with ASUS before they did a complete firmware rebuild on mine once. Re-locked/unlocked multiple times using the ASUS app, zero issues. - Again, I can't speak for Pro/Ultimate/S models and I've never had a CN/Tencent model in my hand, I had the normal original WW/Global model while I still had this device.
Either way, I don't know why you wanna unlock/re-lock it. Best to unlock it and leave it alone...

Andrologic said:
Same. Most of these users must own/refer to devices that have been converted to WW and then re-locked. If you get an original Global model that's not a CN/Tencent knock-off, you should be OK and highly recommended anyway.
The blanket notion that ASUS only allow users to unlock 1 time as stated in a couple of posts in forums is not correct in the case of original Global devices from my experience. I even confirmed that with ASUS before they did a complete firmware rebuild on mine once. Re-locked/unlocked multiple times using the ASUS app, zero issues. - Again, I can't speak for Pro/Ultimate/S models and I've never had a CN/Tencent model in my hand, I had the normal original WW/Global model while I still had this device.
Either way, I don't know why you wanna unlock/re-lock it. Best to unlock it and leave it alone...
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What about the US version? The global version (EU) is different from the US version, but I personally believe it would be the same story as with global version (EU), but I just want to confirm.

falhumai96 said:
What about the US version? The global version (EU) is different from the US version, but I personally believe it would be the same story as with global version (EU), but I just want to confirm.
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I too would expect there is no difference between the Global versions with respect to the bootloader lock but I don't want to guess something I haven't verified - Maybe someone here with an original Global-US version can confirm...

Sokat keresgéltem mire megtaláltam és tapasztalatból segített, a megfelelő driver és a megfelelő usb kábel, illetve az Asus Rogphone 5 oldalsó usb-je csak az adb driverre reagál, ez a videó mentve van, ajánlom megnézni 15:25-től relock bootloader, és nekem is hibátlanul sikerült, kövessetek részletesen, hogy minden megtörténjen!!!
I searched a lot by the time I found it and it helped from experience, the right driver and the right usb cable and the Asus Rogphone 5 side usb only responds to the adb driver, this video is saved, I recommend watching it from 15:25 relock bootloader and me also succeeded flawlessly, follow me in detail to make it all happen !!!
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lony1001 said:
Sokat keresgéltem mire megtaláltam és tapasztalatból segített, a megfelelő driver és a megfelelő usb kábel, illetve az Asus Rogphone 5 oldalsó usb-je csak az adb driverre reagál, ez a videó mentve van, ajánlom megnézni 15:25-től relock bootloader, és nekem is hibátlanul sikerült, kövessetek részletesen, hogy minden megtörténjen!!!
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Thank you for your reply. I am not looking for the Tencent version, and my question is not about how to relock, but rather if I can unlock again after relocking.

@Andrologic to add more proof to ur claim, I've talked to the US store's customer service agent about this specific issue, and it matches your claim. Here's the chat discussion screenshot (only the relevant part is screenshotted):
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He said I should be able to use the app more than once. I have the case number and I will follow up with him again regarding this question, but I believe it still works. The warning in the other XDA form post is because people locked the bootloader on a not-supported ROM (e.g. global ROM on CN version), which confused the app. If they locked it on a CN ROM, I believe the app would still work.
I will follow up more regarding this issue. Thank you again @Andrologic with your confirmation on the global (EU version) "Unlock Device App" unlock after relock issue.

Here is another chat session screenshot:

Before we go posting this into every warning thread about locking and unlocking a bootloader as hard fact, let's remember a few things...
One is that this has only been confirmed in practice on one or two native WW devices, so it should still be done with caution.
Another is that the inability to unlock a second time has been confirmed on a handful of Tencent devices, so it can more or less be assumed it doesn't apply there.
The last is that you are getting confirmation from Asus chat support. If I had a nickel for every time one of those agents agreed with whatever I said and later found out it wasn't true, I could buy China.
You should still use caution and it may only be possible on native WW devices. Let's not go spreading the rumor that a "proper" conversion or sticking to the CN ROM allows multiple unlocks on Tencent, especially in threads where someone else has to deal with the consequences of it being speculation.

falhumai96 said:
Quick question regarding ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s? If you unlock the bootloader using the official unlock app, and then relock the bootloader again, can you use the app again to unlock?
I've read online that once you relock your bootloader you can kiss the root/bootloader unlock goodbye. I just want to confirm from ASUS ROG Phone 5/5s users whether or not this is the case.
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Both the Tencent version and the global version can be unlocked multiple times, please see here.
100% successfully unlock the Bootloader of your ROG Phone5/5s
Success is disgusted by some people, and will not share any files for free in the future.
forum.xda-developers.com

johnny886 said:
Both the Tencent version and the global version can be unlocked multiple times, please see here.
100% successfully unlock the Bootloader of your ROG Phone5/5s
Success is disgusted by some people, and will not share any files for free in the future.
forum.xda-developers.com
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@johnny886 You are amazing! Can you pin your post above in the ASUS ROG Phone 5S forum so that it is a reference to the folks who are struggling to open their bootloaders?
Now, this post really confirms my decision of getting this phone. I was deciding between Pixel 6 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 5S. Both phones can be rooted. Both phones have North American variant with the almost perfect network coverage, as well as having dual sim (I am looking for network bands 4, 7, 13, 66, and 71 for Freedom Mobile here in Canada). ASUS ROG Phone 5S has better value per money tbh. Better processor on benchmark. More storage on the base one. Lastly, it comes with a whopping 65W charger in the box (while Pixel 6 Pro u need to buy it separately and it is also only 30W), and the battery is just better. The only thing I will be missing here is the wireless charger, but tbh, it's such a gimmick feature to worry about.
Also, one thing I forgot, it is better to get a Qualcomm device rather than a new foreign COU like Tensor chip, because at least we know how to get into EDL mode and unbrick.

falhumai96 said:
@johnny886 You are amazing! Can you pin your post above in the ASUS ROG Phone 5S forum so that it is a reference to the folks who are struggling to open their bootloaders?
Now, this post really confirms my decision of getting this phone. I was deciding between Pixel 6 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 5S. Both phones can be rooted. Both phones have North American variant with the almost perfect network coverage, as well as having dual sim (I am looking for network bands 4, 7, 13, 66, and 71 for Freedom Mobile here in Canada). ASUS ROG Phone 5S has better value per money tbh. Better processor on benchmark. More storage on the base one. Lastly, it comes with a whopping 65W charger in the box (while Pixel 6 Pro u need to buy it separately and it is also only 30W), and the battery is just better. The only thing I will be missing here is the wireless charger, but tbh, it's such a gimmick feature to worry about.
Also, one thing I forgot, it is better to get a Qualcomm device rather than a new foreign COU like Tensor chip, because at least we know how to get into EDL mode and unbrick.
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Google Pixel 6 These two phones are not worth buying. I tested the Pixel 6 Pro and the experience is very poor. You can choose a better one. Tensor Soc is modified by Google based on Samsung exynos, and the measured experience is not as good as Qualcomm Snapdragon 888plus.

falhumai96 said:
@johnny886 You are amazing! Can you pin your post above in the ASUS ROG Phone 5S forum so that it is a reference to the folks who are struggling to open their bootloaders?
Now, this post really confirms my decision of getting this phone. I was deciding between Pixel 6 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 5S. Both phones can be rooted. Both phones have North American variant with the almost perfect network coverage, as well as having dual sim (I am looking for network bands 4, 7, 13, 66, and 71 for Freedom Mobile here in Canada). ASUS ROG Phone 5S has better value per money tbh. Better processor on benchmark. More storage on the base one. Lastly, it comes with a whopping 65W charger in the box (while Pixel 6 Pro u need to buy it separately and it is also only 30W), and the battery is just better. The only thing I will be missing here is the wireless charger, but tbh, it's such a gimmick feature to worry about.
Also, one thing I forgot, it is better to get a Qualcomm device rather than a new foreign COU like Tensor chip, because at least we know how to get into EDL mode and unbrick.
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Only moderators can pin posts, but it was added to the index of useful posts that is currently pinned. The sad reality is that most people tend to overlook the pinned posts anyway.

Question Buy Xiaomi 12S Ultra for using in Spain ( GLOBAL ROM installed )

Hi,
I am looking at the possibility of buying a 12S Ultra from Taiwan. The phone would come with Global ROM already installed, and also with Google Services installed and the Play Store, Gmail, etc already loaded and installed.
That Global ROM, would it be the official Xiaomi one?
Or would the phone remain Chinese for all intents and purposes for warranties, repairs, etc.?
How does it work on European network bands?
Because currently I have a Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G that it takes awesome pictures with an excellent hardware ... but I have a lot of issues with Google Services that I installed it since I updated it to Harmony OS 3.0

Global ROM does not exist for 12s Ultra..
Maybe they will install a Xiaomi.eu ROM, by luck.

It seems to me that the price is different if it installs Google services for you, best time to do it yourself, just unlock the bootloader and install a Xiaomi EU rom.
What is your country?

luisvalino said:
Hi,
I am looking at the possibility of buying a 12S Ultra from Taiwan. The phone would come with Global ROM already installed, and also with Google Services installed and the Play Store, Gmail, etc already loaded and installed.
That Global ROM, would it be the official Xiaomi one?
Or would the phone remain Chinese for all intents and purposes for warranties, repairs, etc.?
How does it work on European network bands?
Because currently I have a Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G that it takes awesome pictures with an excellent hardware ... but I have a lot of issues with Google Services that I installed it since I updated it to Harmony OS 3.0
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I use it in Spain. I bought it with the .EU rom already unlocked. 4G coverage (at least in Madrid and depends on the operator) if you leave the cities, go down. but nothing drastically. yes, 5G networks, 100%

juaki said:
I use it in Spain. I bought it with the .EU rom already unlocked. 4G coverage (at least in Madrid and depends on the operator) if you leave the cities, go down. but nothing drastically. yes, 5G networks, 100%
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Ok, in my case my network carrier is Movistar.
Are you happy with it?
Do you reccomend me to buy one?
It would be in the same condictions as you with ROM Global installed on it and Google Play Services.

luisvalino said:
Ok, in my case my network carrier is Movistar.
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Are you happy with it?
Do you reccomend me to buy one?
It would be in the same condictions as you with ROM Global installed on it and Google Play Services.

luisvalino said:
Are you happy with it?
Do you reccomend me to buy one?
It would be in the same condictions as you with ROM Global installed on it and Google Play Services.
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The truth is that if. I use Pepephone and it works quite well for me. The camera is very very good and with the EU rom it would be practically like a global rom.

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juaki said:
I use it in Spain. I bought it with the .EU rom already unlocked. 4G coverage (at least in Madrid and depends on the operator) if you leave the cities, go down. but nothing drastically. yes, 5G networks, 100%
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Are you happy with it?
Do you reccomend me to buy one?
It would be in the same condictions as you with ROM Global installed on it and Google Play Services.
juaki said:
The truth is that if. I use Pepephone and it works quite well for me. The camera is very very good and with the EU rom it would be practically like a global rom.
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And how is the MIUI performance on this 12S Ultra ?? Fast ??
I came from a Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G and EMUI/Harmony is fantastic ... but the issue are Google Services bugs.

luisvalino said:
Are you happy with it?
Do you reccomend me to buy one?
It would be in the same condictions as you with ROM Global installed on it and Google Play Services.
And how is the MIUI performance on this 12S Ultra ?? Fast ??
I came from a Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G and EMUI/Harmony is fantastic ... but the issue are Google Services bugs.
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It has a qcom 8+, but it's not like the 12T pro. few frequencies are carried. I was using the official global rom on the 12Tpro and it is more agile when it comes to installing applications and the recent menu, but keep in mind that it is based on the modified Chinese rom. I have the mobile in high performance mode and dpm goes

Not really comparable but:

As said on my first post, buying the original phone is better than with an installed Eu rom.
why?
Cheaper.
And above all you will be sure to have a new phone (unopened box), some merchants sell you returns or exchanges.
Example:https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tradingshenzhen-caution.4495495/

NOSS8 said:
Como dije en mi primera publicación, es mejor comprar el teléfono original que con una Eu rom instalada.
¿por qué?
Más económico.
Y sobre todo te asegurarás de tener un teléfono nuevo (caja sin abrir), algunos comerciantes te venden devoluciones o cambios.
Ejemplo: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tradingshenzhen-caution.4495495/
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Ahí mismo lo compré jajajaja
NOSS8 said:
As said on my first post, buying the original phone is better than with an installed Eu rom.
why?
Cheaper.
And above all you will be sure to have a new phone (unopened box), some merchants sell you returns or exchanges.
Example:https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tradingshenzhen-caution.4495495/
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I bought it right there hahahaha

It is a trusted site but sometimes some errors.
Just check this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tradingshenzhen-caution.4495495/post-87471947

Hello. I am also from Spain and I quite like this phone where do you recommend buying it?
It is better to buy in Chinese version or in tradingshenzhen in version Xiaomi.eu?
Thanks

jsensation said:
Hello. I am also from Spain and I quite like this phone where do you recommend buying it?
¿Es mejor comprarlo versión china e instalar después la rom xiaomi.eu? ¿O comprar en tradingshenzen directamente con rom xiaomi.eu?
Gracias
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If the missing bands are not a problem, the Chinese version is cheaper.
You will just have to wait 168 hours to finalize the unlocking of the bootloader.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-global-rom-installed.4531643/post-87877011

WondaMobile is where I bought mine. Worth looking at.

Sathelp said:
WondaMobile is where I bought mine. Worth looking at.
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Thanks to both of you.

NOSS8 said:
If the missing bands are not a problem, the Chinese version is cheaper.
You will just have to wait 168 hours to finalize the unlocking of the bootloader.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-global-rom-installed.4531643/post-87877011
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NOSS8 @Sathelp​Hello again.
I wanted to know if it is true that the original Chinese version brings the English language, because in origin they can also eliminate several Chinese apps that are not useful for Europe.
I think in some websites they add Google Play Services to this device.
I also wanted to know if that original Chinese ROM version receives security and software updates earlier and better than those of a Global ROM that is installed on this 12S Ultra.
My idea is not to flash or do anything strange to the 12S Ultra when I receive it, I just want to install my favorite apps and take good pictures with it in Spain.