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Hello,
I was using CM13 but then decided to downgrade to 4.4 EU stock. Here are steps I did:
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/guide-xt1033-downgrade-lollipop-5-0-to-t2969729
2) I flashed XT1032_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.40_36_cid7_CFC_1FF
Everything went fast and smooth except one thing - screen is flickering after downgrade and after flashing stock ROM. I guess this is a bootloader issue that came with CM13. What to do with this?
[edit] I have checked my bootloader version:
adrian$ ./osx-fastboot getvar version-bootloader
version-bootloader: 4118
finished. total time: 0.001s
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Hi,
Is this flickering disappear when you put your phone in stand by mode once and turn it on one more time?
If answer is yes,highly suggest you to leave it like it is... It's your bootloader, it's a highest version that's needed by 4.4.4.
Trying to downgrade your bootloader is almost surely a good way to brick it...
Thanks for your response.
Yes - they happens randomly - mostly after phone reboot then they goes away. By the way - my bootloader 41.18 seems to be the lowest version available and from what I read shouldn't cause flickering on 4.4
Hi all,
Please help:
I have Honor 8 FRD-AL10 came with FRD-L19C636B360 from China.
After a notification for new update which I started, the phone bricked. Tried eRecovery, but unsuccessful. Couldn't receive the package from the server.
The only thing that worked out a bit was "dload" method with AL00 version from the link with fabric firmware http mega.nz........
But the phone starts to the language and region section and never runs correctly to the desktop. Always rotates about first "start screen".
No other software works out, tried almost everything.
So,
Is this phone been unlocked to be able to install FRD-l19, and then locked again?
Should I unlock it trough huawei site to be able to install again my last version?
What should I do now?
Please help!
I contacted seller for my honor 8 and he sent me this firmware. There are video instructions inside. Didnt work for me though.
https://yadi.sk/d/_2GHOvkr3Num8B
I have exactly the same problem, please share if you find the solution.
It seems that will have to root the phone, but hope somebody with more experience to say
ussrsoldier said:
It seems that will have to root the phone, but hope somebody with more experience to say
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How can you root it if you cant get past first load screen? Did you have usb debugger turned on before?
WhizBoy said:
How can you root it if you cant get past first load screen? Did you have usb debugger turned on before?
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No, i'm struggeling to get any access to my phone
ussrsoldier said:
No, i'm struggeling to get any access to my phone
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Did you managed to fix your phone?
Not yet, yesterday spent 7 hours in trying to fix it and now am collecting info how to do it.
ussrsoldier said:
Not yet, yesterday spent 7 hours in trying to fix it and now am collecting info how to do it.
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Please let me know if you have any progress. I will too.
ussrsoldier said:
Not yet, yesterday spent 7 hours in trying to fix it and now am collecting info how to do it.
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I managed to dload this update C00B175, but nothing changed anyway...
i have same problem but now im ok back to nougat L19C636B360 firmware
1. use rollback method https://www.getdroidtips.com/downgrade-honor-8-nougat-marshmallow/ use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power button
2. after you rollback to MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131 now download the firmware L19C636B130
3. your buildnumber is now L19C636B130 you will receive now OTA update L19C636B360 nougat EMUI 5.0
4. after you update to nougat theres another OTA update its L19C636B380 thats the Bricker update dont update!
just stay on stable firmware L19C636B360 for now
june28dane said:
i have same problem but now im ok back to nougat L19C636B360 firmware
1. use rollback method https://www.getdroidtips.com/downgrade-honor-8-nougat-marshmallow/ use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power button
2. after you rollback to MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131 now download the firmware L19C636B130
3. your buildnumber is now L19C636B130 you will receive now OTA update L19C636B360 nougat EMUI 5.0
4. after you update to nougat theres another OTA update its L19C636B380 thats the Bricker update dont update!
just stay on stable firmware L19C636B360 for now
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Can you send me link to rollback package? I tried 2 different packages but it didnt work, but there were no 2 files as you said. The thing is that I managed to do a rollback at the beginning but then I installed AL10 update not L19 and I think thats why its not working properly.
june28dane said:
i have same problem but now im ok back to nougat L19C636B360 firmware
1. use rollback method https://www.getdroidtips.com/downgrade-honor-8-nougat-marshmallow/ use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power button
2. after you rollback to MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131 now download the firmware L19C636B130
3. your buildnumber is now L19C636B130 you will receive now OTA update L19C636B360 nougat EMUI 5.0
4. after you update to nougat theres another OTA update its L19C636B380 thats the Bricker update dont update!
just stay on stable firmware L19C636B360 for now
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But now my phone accepted FRD-AL00C00B160 firmware and can not start to the desktop. Choosing language and region, WiFi connect and when got to the point to take fingerprint for the first time, it turns back to language and region. And nothing happens.
Can anybody help me? Tried almost everything. Also got with DC Unlocker Bootload code and phone doen't allow to unlock the bootloader trought Huawei MultiTool and SRK Tool....
ussrsoldier said:
But now my phone accepted FRD-AL00C00B160 firmware and can not start to the desktop. Choosing language and region, WiFi connect and when got to the point to take fingerprint for the first time, it turns back to language and region. And nothing happens.
Can anybody help me? Tried almost everything. Also got with DC Unlocker Bootload code and phone doen't allow to unlock the bootloader trought Huawei MultiTool and SRK Tool....
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Exactly the same problem. I have been trying to solve this for almost a week now with no luck.
Hy!
I was trying to bring back to life my device, I did manage to get to that point where you are (the startup screen, it does the same for me -repeats itself over and over again), but I could bypass it by
-double press on the fingerprint button brings you to a different screen, it is similar to google now.
-by scrolling down to the bottom there is a google maps app. If you click this it takes you to the app store which is in Chinese, but you can search by the magnifier tab.
-If you download a random Launcher app (I downloaded the launcher 8 or something like this) it allows you to open the app itself after install
-by opening the app it gives you almost full access to your phone
But, my question is: I did manage to enter my Huawei account, it did sign in but if I want to get an unlock code on Huawei's site it says that I need an account that is signed in not longer than 14 days from this device. Any ideas?
+ It feels a little bit fishy to me that the model name is just FRD no numbers or anything.
questions!! @june28dane
-when you applied the roolback method, you stayed in that version? on MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131???
-then after you download and install use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power the firmware L19C636B130???
-why can not you use the rollback method directly with version L19C636B130? and thus avoid the step of the L19C900B131 ???
--ahh... another question: if L19C900B131 is the MM version , and L19C636B360 is the nougat version , then what version is it L19C636B130?
please rsp!!!!
iluigi77 said:
questions!! @june28dane
-when you applied the roolback method, you stayed in that version? on MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131???
-then after you download and install use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power the firmware L19C636B130???
-why can not you use the rollback method directly with version L19C636B130? and thus avoid the step of the L19C900B131 ???
--ahh... another question: if L19C900B131 is the MM version , and L19C636B360 is the nougat version , then what version is it L19C636B130?
please rsp!!!!
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ready! solucionado!
iluigi77 said:
questions!! @june28dane
-when you applied the roolback method, you stayed in that version? on MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131???
-then after you download and install use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power the firmware L19C636B130???
-why can not you use the rollback method directly with version L19C636B130? and thus avoid the step of the L19C900B131 ???
--ahh... another question: if L19C900B131 is the MM version , and L19C636B360 is the nougat version , then what version is it L19C636B130?
please rsp!!!!
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nope, i stayed at EMUI 5 Nougat L19C636B360 because the OTA update L19C636B380 558MB is the bricker update
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iluigi77 said:
questions!! @june28dane
-when you applied the roolback method, you stayed in that version? on MM EMUI 4.1 L19C900B131???
ANS> nope i update to EMUI 4.1 L19C636B130 to recieve the OTA update of nougat L19C636B360
-then after you download and install use force update method volumeup+volumedown+power the firmware L19C636B130???
-why can not you use the rollback method directly with version L19C636B130? and thus avoid the step of the L19C900B131 ???
ANS>i just follow the rollback method using the C900B131, i just havent tried updating directly using L19C636B130
because that time i dont know what is really my version for my device, after countless research reading, i just found out that i can
replace my C900 to C636, and when i update it to L19C636B130 i now have a OTA L19C636B360 thats the story hehe.
--ahh... another question: if L19C900B131 is the MM version , and L19C636B360 is the nougat version , then what version is it L19C636B130?
ANS>its still a MM version, just a followup update to change the crappy/buggy version C900 to C636
hope i answer all hehe
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ussrsoldier said:
But now my phone accepted FRD-AL00C00B160 firmware and can not start to the desktop. Choosing language and region, WiFi connect and when got to the point to take fingerprint for the first time, it turns back to language and region. And nothing happens.
Can anybody help me? Tried almost everything. Also got with DC Unlocker Bootload code and phone doen't allow to unlock the bootloader trought Huawei MultiTool and SRK Tool....
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Hey, did you managed to fix your phone?
I also have same problem with Chinese AL10
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I also have same problem with AL-10 China
Code:
rescue_version: rescue0.5
finished. total time: 0.063s
rescue_phoneinfo: FRD-L19C636B380
finished. total time: 0.003s...
(bootloader) FRD-L19
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.003s...
(bootloader) IMEI:86059603137pppp
(bootloader) IMEI1:8605960ppppp
(bootloader) MEID:A0000069F18Fppp
OKAY [ 0.002s]
finished. total time: 0.002s
vendorcountry: hw/spcseas
finished. total time: 0.003s
getvar:all FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.005s
here is mine
where to get rollback package ???
Hi everyone.
I'm just bought a new Mi MIX3, its global variant and pre-installed with MIUI Global 10.0.11.0 PEEMIFH.
I want to root my new phone so i can put some modification on it. But anyone can confirm that the TWRP, magisk version that work on CN variant work on my phone or not?
If not, what method should i use for root? I'm only need root atm so TWRP is not matter.
I'm not new to Xiaomi or android phone, just wonder because no global fastboot rom available atm, so i afraid cannot unbrick my phone with miflash in case anythings goes wrong.
Thanks.
GVN.Gallus said:
Hi everyone.
I'm just bought a new Mi MIX3, its global variant and pre-installed with MIUI Global 10.0.11.0 PEEMIFH.
I want to root my new phone so i can put some modification on it. But anyone can confirm that the TWRP, magisk version that work on CN variant work on my phone or not?
If not, what method should i use for root? I'm only need root atm so TWRP is not matter.
I'm not new to Xiaomi or android phone, just wonder because no global fastboot rom available atm, so i afraid cannot unbrick my phone with miflash in case anythings goes wrong.
Thanks.
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Can't root global yet.
It's almost impossible to brick, If you manage it and somehow manage to not get into twrp then fastboot the Chinese one without locking bootloader.
Once that's done flash twrp, flash global zip again
Mackay53 said:
Can't root global yet.
It's almost impossible to brick, If you manage it and somehow manage to not get into twrp then fastboot the Chinese one without locking bootloader.
Once that's done flash twrp, flash global zip again
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Hmm, okay, since very little ppl here own global unit, i'll test on my phone with different method and see which is working for global variant.
Any idea where a global zip can be found?
SolderFish said:
Any idea where a global zip can be found?
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In any one of the 3 global threads
Mackay53 said:
Can't root global yet.
It's almost impossible to brick, If you manage it and somehow manage to not get into twrp then fastboot the Chinese one without locking bootloader.
Once that's done flash twrp, flash global zip again
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I'm new to the world of Xiaomi, so I appreciate any help in this matter if you can!
Since you say that you can't root the global version yet, is it safe to assume that the TWRP that's available will definitely not work? I'm near certain it won't, but just want 100% clarity.
I just purchased a global variant of the Mi MIx 3 and am eagerly awaiting to root/install Magisk. I'm glad YouTube vanced and GCam doesn't require root, but I do want a center clock more than anything. If we get TWRP/Magisk to work, can I install the center clock module that's found on this thread without any issues? I hope there won't be too many issues with flashing modules between the global/eu/chinese versions.
Cheers! I can't wait for my Mix 3 to arrive.
AhsanU said:
I'm new to the world of Xiaomi, so I appreciate any help in this matter if you can!
Since you say that you can't root the global version yet, is it safe to assume that the TWRP that's available will definitely not work? I'm near certain it won't, but just want 100% clarity.
I just purchased a global variant of the Mi MIx 3 and am eagerly awaiting to root/install Magisk. I'm glad YouTube vanced and GCam doesn't require root, but I do want a center clock more than anything. If we get TWRP/Magisk to work, can I install the center clock module that's found on this thread without any issues? I hope there won't be too many issues with flashing modules between the global/eu/chinese versions.
Cheers! I can't wait for my Mix 3 to arrive.
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I think root now works on phones that ship with global so just need to install twrp and flash magical. Just take backups etc.
Chinese to global seems to cause the root issue. Might be different now just not tested it.
Modules should work ok
After testing and research, this is the root tutorial for MIX 3 global edition, please remember that this is for global edition, not china edition. Please check carefully that your phone is truly global, not china with global rom pre-installed by seller.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78636006&postcount=38
AhsanU said:
I'm new to the world of Xiaomi, so I appreciate any help in this matter if you can!
Since you say that you can't root the global version yet, is it safe to assume that the TWRP that's available will definitely not work? I'm near certain it won't, but just want 100% clarity.
I just purchased a global variant of the Mi MIx 3 and am eagerly awaiting to root/install Magisk. I'm glad YouTube vanced and GCam doesn't require root, but I do want a center clock more than anything. If we get TWRP/Magisk to work, can I install the center clock module that's found on this thread without any issues? I hope there won't be too many issues with flashing modules between the global/eu/chinese versions.
Cheers! I can't wait for my Mix 3 to arrive.
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Check above post, i had successfully root the MIX 3 Global.
GVN.Gallus said:
After testing and research, this is the root tutorial for MIX 3 global edition, please remember that this is for global edition, not china edition. Please check carefully that your phone is truly global, not china with global rom pre-installed by seller.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78636006&postcount=38
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Is there a way to tell?
sbeaber4 said:
Is there a way to tell?
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I dont know, since i dont have any CN version to compare.
But i read somewhere that CN version can only run China and EU rom.
GVN.Gallus said:
I dont know, since i dont have any CN version to compare.
But i read somewhere that CN version can only run China and EU rom.
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Not true because China Mix 3 run perfectly Global rom.
The problem is rooting that.
And afaik there is no difference between models. At least on system specs screen.
Inviato dal mio MIX 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
Welp, trying to get into TWRP has caused me to bootloop. I screwed up a thing or two and now I need to learn how to use MiFlash to somehow flash a Chinese ROM so I can get into TWRP to flash an EU ROM. I originally was aiming to flash an EU ROM coming from the global ROM, that may have led me to screw something up eventually.
I'm glad fastboot still works. Just learning of the world of Xiaomi now.. I have to admit, there's a lot I didn't know about EDL and what not. I'll be using the 6T until I can figure out how to get things back up and running I guess.
AhsanU said:
Welp, trying to get into TWRP has caused me to bootloop. I screwed up a thing or two and now I need to learn how to use MiFlash to somehow flash a Chinese ROM so I can get into TWRP to flash an EU ROM. I originally was aiming to flash an EU ROM coming from the global ROM, that may have led me to screw something up eventually.
I'm glad fastboot still works. Just learning of the world of Xiaomi now.. I have to admit, there's a lot I didn't know about EDL and what not. I'll be using the 6T until I can figure out how to get things back up and running I guess.
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Don't need to use miflash, just reflash twrp and once in flash ROM and format data
Mackay53 said:
Don't need to use miflash, just reflash twrp and once in flash ROM and format data
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Which ROM exactly? I mean.. I try to sideload the EU ROM and it doesn't let me. I can actually sideload Arrow or Pixel Experience but then get stuck in bootloop again.
Appreciate any help!
AhsanU said:
Which ROM exactly? I mean.. I try to sideload the EU ROM and it doesn't let me. I can actually sideload Arrow or Pixel Experience but then get stuck in bootloop again.
Appreciate any help!
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What happens when you try and install the EU rom by copying it to twrp then flashing it instead of sideloading it?
Mackay53 said:
What happens when you try and install the EU rom by copying it to twrp then flashing it instead of sideloading it?
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It fails to install
Goronok said:
It fails to install
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And what's the error message
In ADB power shell commamd line it is stuck to <waiting for device>
How can I continue the procedure??
clear said:
In ADB power shell commamd line it is stuck to <waiting for device>
How can I continue the procedure??
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When you say ADB I'm assuming you mean fastboot command line as you don't need ADB for twrp.
All latest drivers installed and all usb ports tried?
Can anyone point me to a guide to do a rollback from 12.5.1 CN ROM to any 12.0.x official CN ROM?
The upgrade to Android 11 was a bad mistake, a lot of things are broken and my notifications (Whatsapp, etc) are no longer working properly.
Is there anti-rollback protection in 12.5.1?
I figured out it's as simple as request Bootloader unlock, then using miflash fastboot to flash the official 12.0.15 fastboot rom with the clean all and lock option?
That's all right? nothing special?
Hi Phibersg, where do I find official rom? - ok found!
However what about ARB Anti rollback
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
Thanks
kiwiindo said:
Hi Phibersg, where do I find official rom? - ok found!
However what about ARB Anti rollback
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
Thanks
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I just checked there is no ARB for mi 10 ultra on the 12.0.15..
on my mi 10 ultra:
C:\adb>fastboot getvar anti
anti: 1
finished. total time: 0.009s
anti = 1
which is the same as the number is anti_version.txt in
cas_images_V12.0.15.0.QJJCNXM_20201209.0000.00_10.0_cn\images
phibersg said:
I just checked there is no ARB for mi 10 ultra on the 12.0.15..
on my mi 10 ultra:
C:\adb>fastboot getvar anti
anti: 1
finished. total time: 0.009s
anti = 1
which is the same as the number is anti_version.txt in
cas_images_V12.0.15.0.QJJCNXM_20201209.0000.00_10.0_cn\images
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I am in the same situation and tried rolling back before getting unlocked (still 5 days to go!) however my big issue is to get GAPPS working - contact syncing and WhatsApp changing from phone numbers to contact names at random. Error was AntiRoll Back Error
kiwiindo said:
I am in the same situation and tried rolling back before getting unlocked (still 5 days to go!) however my big issue is to get GAPPS working - contact syncing and WhatsApp changing from phone numbers to contact names at random. Error was AntiRoll Back Error
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How are you getting anti rollback error when you are still locked and not able to flash?
For the contacts to numbers issue, just set permission for whatsapp to access Contacts to ALWAYS, don't use Allow only when using app.
that will fix the issue.
phibersg said:
How are you getting anti rollback error when you are still locked and not able to flash?
For the contacts to numbers issue, just set permission for whatsapp to access Contacts to ALWAYS, don't use Allow only when using app.
that will fix the issue.
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I used the Xaiomi MiFlash which works only on Xaiomi ROM So since not changing the boot record I thought it should be ok! I tried to flash back to this ROM cas_images_V12.0.15.0.QJJCNXM_20201209.0000.00_10.0_cn_77d730d8ca.tgz from XaiomiROM.Com. A Flashrom I understand is like an OTA upgrade - but error!
kiwiindo said:
I used the Xaiomi MiFlash which works only on Xaiomi ROM So since not changing the boot record I thought it should be ok! I tried to flash back to this ROM cas_images_V12.0.15.0.QJJCNXM_20201209.0000.00_10.0_cn_77d730d8ca.tgz from XaiomiROM.Com. A Flashrom I understand is like an OTA upgrade - but error!
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try again when your bootloader is unlocked! Use the full recovery rom instead of the OTA flashrom.
Ya.. cas_images_V12.0.15.0.QJJCNXM_20201209.0000.00_10.0_cn_77d730d8ca.tgz should be the fastboot rom to use.
If you really need to go back, I think you will need an authorised ESL flash from one of the Russian guys.
Managed to rollback to 12.0.15 using miflash last night when my BL got unlocked. just by flashing the 12.0.15 fastboot rom over the 12.5.1 rom in the mi 10 ultra.
nothing extra or special was needed..
i did get a error flashing sparsecrclist.txt error, so i just commented out that line in the BAT and it worked.. LOL
One time affair.. all good now!
i am never touching the 12.5 firmware ever again!
phibersg said:
Managed to rollback to 12.0.15 using miflash last night when my BL got unlocked. just by flashing the 12.0.15 fastboot rom over the 12.5.1 rom in the mi 10 ultra.
nothing extra or special was needed..
i did get a error flashing sparsecrclist.txt error, so i just commented out that line in the BAT and it worked.. LOL
One time affair.. all good now!
i am never touching the 12.5 firmware ever again!
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If you were bootloader unlocked with twrp installed I'm sure it was possible flashing the 12.0 on 12.5 and than format data (which requires typing "yes") and all would have been good, but that's just my thought based on my android experience and knowledge, cheers
I have a Russian (thanks Amazon !!) Redmi 9a 32Gb/2gb. It is currently running latest 12.0.x ROM version, but i would like to upgrade it to 12.5.
I see on xiaomi ROM site there is currently a 12.5.x version for Russian version, but the OTA never arrived and if i download the recovery zip file and install it manually, it fails verification and stops.
Is there a way to install 12.5 without unlocking the bootloader ?
Is 12.5 supported on this specific redmi 9a ?
thanks !
mmm... spflashtool might work, but Ive only ever used it on a bircked device to unbrick it, never on a functional device to just change the ROM version, but if you really wanna do it without unlocking bootloader thats your best choice.
I will say anyway, its probably safer to unlock bootloader install recovery and install the rom from there, its your call tho.
Heres how I unbricked my device
[GUIDE] Unbrick hard-bricked device
Condition Phone does not turns on Phone not detected via USB Phone handshake/memory hash failed Requirements Unplug battery Download MIUI 12.5.4.0.RCDMIXM Fastboot ROM Download Scatter File for 12.5.4.0.RCDMIXM Download SP Flash Tool Download...
forum.xda-developers.com
here are some useful files
REDMI 9A - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Thanks
Right now I cannot unlock the bootloader, maybe in the next months I might try (I want to wait for the warranty to expire). My concern is that my version of Redmi 9A with just 2G of Ram is actually not compatible with MIUI 12.5. The 12.5 rom is actually available, but OTA will leave me in the 12.0 branch and verification fails if I try to install the ROM manually. I would not want to brick it by installing an unsupported ROM.
My phone model is M2006C3LG and the ROM I have right now says I have 1.8Gb of available RAM, I don't think you have a different device from mine.
Im a total n00b so I may be wrong about this next thing, but, I think the only difference is what version of MIUI they were sold with since the hardware doesn't allow downgrades further than the stock ROM that came with the device.
There is always antirollback after MIUI 10, but I think its even further locked for the original stock ROM that came to the device, but yeah, this is all my own speculation due to a bricking incident I faced.
The model number is the same, but the 9A was available with different sizes of RAM 2 or 3 or 4 Gb. Mine is the low end 32/2 which is the model still on sale today. If you still have 1.8 Gb of free RAM you very likely has the 3 or 4 GB model.
Maybe you are right, the OTA allows only for updates within the same MIUi version; I saw several guides on-line and i think i will try the miflash tool and switch to the global version. I have to find a way to unlock bootloader without Xiaomi account (no way in hell I'm signing up for that) and without sim card (this phone is used as a smaller wi-fi only tablet). There are some tools for an offline unlock, I will try those first.
It is incredible how Xiaomi is making it complex just to update to a stable official ROM; given also how much bloatware is shovelled with the stock ROM, I'm not sure I will ever consider Xiaomi again.
enryfox said:
The model number is the same, but the 9A was available with different sizes of RAM 2 or 3 or 4 Gb. Mine is the low end 32/2 which is the model still on sale today. If you still have 1.8 Gb of free RAM you very likely has the 3 or 4 GB model.
Maybe you are right, the OTA allows only for updates within the same MIUi version; I saw several guides on-line and i think i will try the miflash tool and switch to the global version. I have to find a way to unlock bootloader without Xiaomi account (no way in hell I'm signing up for that) and without sim card (this phone is used as a smaller wi-fi only tablet). There are some tools for an offline unlock, I will try those first.
It is incredible how Xiaomi is making it complex just to update to a stable official ROM; given also how much bloatware is shovelled with the stock ROM, I'm not sure I will ever consider Xiaomi again.
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In my opinion, DON'T UPGRADE. I upgraded it with recovery and fastboot and my phone got an message everytime when I boot it : dm verity corrupted and I will need to press power button again to work. Maybe i didn't did that correctly ( I have Global 12.0.20 32/2gb)
Rares6567 said:
In my opinion, DON'T UPGRADE. I upgraded it with recovery and fastboot and my phone got an message everytime when I boot it : dm verity corrupted and I will need to press power button again to work. Maybe i didn't did that correctly ( I have Global 12.0.20 32/2gb)
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Thanks for the info. So you upgraded to latest 12.0 without moving to 12.5, any reason for not trying 12.5 ? The phone is currently barely usable with Android 10, maybe Android 11 is even heavier, but why not give it a try ?
I saw several youtube videos and guides and by using MI Flash with a Fastboot image (scattered tgz) it should be a total reflash of the phone.
enryfox said:
Thanks for the info. So you upgraded to latest 12.0 without moving to 12.5, any reason for not trying 12.5 ? The phone is currently barely usable with Android 10, maybe Android 11 is even heavier, but why not give it a try ?
I saw several youtube videos and guides and by using MI Flash with a Fastboot image (scattered tgz) it should be a total reflash of the phone.
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Idk, android 11 may will use more resources but give it a try , good luck
The updates come over time so we must have patience
the_arxyn said:
The updates come over time so we must have patience
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True but sometimes u won't get the update
Rares6567 said:
True but sometimes u won't get the update
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in this situation flash the wanted version via recovery or fastboot
the_arxyn said:
in this situation flash the wanted version via recovery or fastboot
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Yea.