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Timeframe Question

Hey guys,
Sold my P2XL and am waiting to buy this thing. How long do we normally wait for an international device? Global rom? I'm contemplating buying the CN version and flashing the UK software over it once it becomes available, instead of waiting for the international hardware.
Thanks!

I'm waiting on global too. Don't want to have to unlock bootloader.

idkwhothatis123 said:
Hey guys,
Sold my P2XL and am waiting to buy this thing. How long do we normally wait for an international device? Global rom? I'm contemplating buying the CN version and flashing the UK software over it once it becomes available, instead of waiting for the international hardware.
Thanks!
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So they saying 8/10 gb versions have same hardware so it will be same device just need to flash global room, mine has been despatched

mandrsn1 said:
I'm waiting on global too. Don't want to have to unlock bootloader.
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Just curious? So, does the chinese phone have a locked bootloader?? I guess we will know shortly! First one gets one let everyone know if the chinese version come with locked bootloader!

Are you saying that there will be 6gb global versions?

vq8acsxht said:
Just curious? So, does the chinese phone have a locked bootloader?? I guess we will know shortly! First one gets one let everyone know if the chinese version come with locked bootloader!
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Xiaomi locks bootloader from global phone too.

Vin87 said:
Xiaomi locks bootloader from global phone too.
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So, all the versions will come with locked bootloaders chinese/global roms. How are they unlockable?? Do we have to get the key from Xiaomi?

Normal xiaomi unlocking procedure using the unlocking tool. With my global xiaomi mi mix 2 (bought in Spain Amazon xiaomi store) I even had to use Chinese VPN to unlock it

Vin87 said:
Normal xiaomi unlocking procedure using the unlocking tool. With my global xiaomi mi mix 2 (bought in Spain Amazon xiaomi store) I even had to use Chinese VPN to unlock it
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Wow, that really sucks, the good old days seem in the past where you could plug it in and unlock it with the PC with command line tools.

Has anyone received the Mi Mix 3 and tested unlocking the bootloader yet? Was looking at ordering today. My Mi Mix came with the bootloader unlocked however does not appear to be an option on the selling sites.

Mix 3 is to be released in Taiwan at the end of Nov or early Dec, it'll be the global version. Don't know about other markets.

I ordered mine from geekbuying and hopefully will be mailed soon... I thought it was released 11/1/2018... That's weird...

tacopicante123 said:
I ordered mine from geekbuying and hopefully will be mailed soon... I thought it was released 11/1/2018... That's weird...
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Mine has been despatched from mi store on AliExpress, Some phones now unlock instantly, not sure how this is working. I've downloaded the program, only for Windows though which could be tricky for me. Maybe the Chinese ones can be unlocked instantly but not global. One person was trying to unlock his phone and managed it in 1 minute, so I explained to someone with mi maax global and it didn't work for him,

I think unlocking is account related, pretty sure you're now only allowed to unlock 1 phone per month.

Si_NZ said:
Mix 3 is to be released in Taiwan at the end of Nov or early Dec, it'll be the global version. Don't know about other markets.
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Where did you get this information? More infos on that?

pedbyte said:
Where did you get this information? More infos on that?
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Well here's the program
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tS0lQLWzNB7WgHILlYLjn86JlaSAHUch/view?usp=drivesdk

james1089 said:
Well here's the program...
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Sorry, but I don't see how that answers my question in where the information come from. Does this say anything about that it's gonna be released in Taiwan in the comming 20-30 days?

Already purchased CN version, waiting for LineageOS
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smiba said:
I think unlocking is account related, pretty sure you're now only allowed to unlock 1 phone per month.
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yes,Unlocking and account association。 Previously MIX2 has been unlocked, it takes 72 hours, now the binding device can solve BL

If you buy from Gearbest/Aliexpress a lot of the time you'll get a vendor ROM therefore an unlocked bootloader.

pedbyte said:
Sorry, but I don't see how that answers my question in where the information come from. Does this say anything about that it's gonna be released in Taiwan in the comming 20-30 days?
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Yes answered wrong question,. I have bought Chinese version, does it have to be released in you're country for you to buy it? Is a global version not good enough, that should be available in a few weeks.

Global/Custom ROM on CN device

Hi XDA.
As there is currently no global version of Mix 3, i wanted to import it with CN ROM, however, i stumbled upon an article saying that you will no longer be able to use Global roms on CN devices and vice versa.
This greatly worries me, as i would much prefer not to be stuck with CN firmware. Hence my question to people that are more experienced, and perhaps know something that i do not.
If i buy CN version, will i be able to somehow flash Global/xiaomi.eu/any other custom ROM anyway?
Thanks for any response!

TheDeviantFox said:
Hi XDA.
As there is currently no global version of Mix 3, i wanted to import it with CN ROM, however, i stumbled upon an article saying that you will no longer be able to use Global roms on CN devices and vice versa.
This greatly worries me, as i would much prefer not to be stuck with CN firmware. Hence my question to people that are more experienced, and perhaps know something that i do not.
If i buy CN version, will i be able to somehow flash Global/xiaomi.eu/any other custom ROM anyway?
Thanks for any response!
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Yes, you just need to unlock bootloader

TheDeviantFox said:
Hi XDA.
As there is currently no global version of Mix 3, i wanted to import it with CN ROM, however, i stumbled upon an article saying that you will no longer be able to use Global roms on CN devices and vice versa.
This greatly worries me, as i would much prefer not to be stuck with CN firmware. Hence my question to people that are more experienced, and perhaps know something that i do not.
If i buy CN version, will i be able to somehow flash Global/xiaomi.eu/any other custom ROM anyway?
Thanks for any response!
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Yes you can but you can't relock it and can't use Google pay.

NikGi said:
Yes you can but you can't relock it and can't use Google pay.
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Why can't you use Google pay?
Never had an issue with previous unlocked xiaomi phones on global rom.
As long as it passes safety net with magisk it will work

Mackay53 said:
Why can't you use Google pay?
Never had an issue with previous unlocked xiaomi phones on global rom.
As long as it passes safety net with magisk it will work
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Yes that's correct. For security reasons didn't want to keep my bootloader unlock.

Thanks for the feedback!
I am just curious, isn't it possible to re-lock bootloader(i think i you would need to reflash xiaomi recovery for that)? And regarding xiaomi.eu rom, they advertise it with:
SafetyNet passed (Google Pay)
Play Store Certified
Well, i have never used gpay in the past, and i suppose it would not be a deal breaker if i could not now, but it would be certainly nice to try it out.

EU rom questions

ToneLa said:
It's not only the best phone I've ever used, I think it's clearly far & away the best in class for a phone today and I genuinely want it to raise bars for what's possible with the hardware. As a package, it's remarkable. Best in class overall & in many areas.
I just love it. Nothing is a disappointment. Getting on the xiaomi.eu ROM negated the ill effects of importing a deGoogled phone. It's reliable, charges in ludicrously quick time, is a fantastic camera, seems unofficially pretty splashproof. Feels good, looks good, sounds good, works with everything
Yes, it gets five snowflakes
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Interesting, I just got mine and was thinking about jumping on that eu rom as well, do you know if its an official rom or if its unsupported? and how will we get updates if we use it?

Lvth said:
Interesting, I just got mine and was thinking about jumping on that eu rom as well, do you know if its an official rom or if its unsupported? and how will we get updates if we use it?
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based on official, but not official. They do updates over the air normally but not til TWRP is ready. They're a solid group, used them before when I had a Mi 9. From a readme:
> Xiaomi Europe was founded [...] to provide [...] an exlcusive community for English MIUI Android and Xiaomi products. Since 2010 our web site has officially worked with Xiaomi on a variety of projects for APP translations and bug fixing and is a major part of today's Xiaomi Global ROM experience thanks to the great team at xiaomi.eu and its community.
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trust them.

Get yourself on to the EU ROM. I know it's going to take a week to get unlocked but it's well worth while. The EU ROM makes this a superb phone and I've come from a Huawei P40 Pro plus that photographically may be better but there is not much in it. I just love this phone now. Got a couple of cases coming and a better screen cover protector.

Sathelp said:
Get yourself on to the EU ROM. I know it's going to take a week to get unlocked but it's well worth while. The EU ROM makes this a superb phone and I've come from a Huawei P40 Pro plus that photographically may be better but there is not much in it. I just love this phone now. Got a couple of cases coming and a better screen cover protector.
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Ok is there a way back to getting the phone "locked" again on stock rom if i want to return ?

Why do you want it locked again? The EU ROM shows no security issues, it passed every test.
On the Chinese ROM, I couldn't use my Sky Q as it said it wasn't secure and that was before flashing. Now I can use it. Is there a reason you need it locked?
You can flash the Chinese stock ROM if you do want. I have done to test but come back to the EU version. If you need a link to the stock let me know, I did put instructions on the Xiaomi forum but can copy it here.

Sathelp said:
Why do you want it locked again? The EU ROM shows no security issues, it passed every test.
On the Chinese ROM, I couldn't use my Sky Q as it said it wasn't secure and that was before flashing. Now I can use it. Is there a reason you need it locked?
You can flash the Chinese stock ROM if you do want. I have done to test but come back to the EU version. If you need a link to the stock let me know, I did put instructions on the Xiaomi forum but can copy it here.
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I mean if i want to return it to default to be able to sell it. Also 2 questions, does the windows way work or not because i read there's issues in the bat file and only linux works. I dont have access to a linux machine currently. 2nd question, when twrp is ready, until then we will have to flash ourselves until twrp is ready to be able to do OTA?

We've found a fix for the windows method which involves swapping out the fastboot. It's all there in the thread for it, I promise...this is for overall love

And if you may sell it, unless you are going to sell to a Chinese person, I think they will appreciate not having to do the change from the Chinese version.
There are warnings about relocking and the possibility of bricking but you can always flash the stock Chinese version again like I did to test it and then back to EU ROM. Unlocking will bind your Mi account to you phones hardware but this can be swapped to another user if you sell.

ToneLa said:
We've found a fix for the windows method which involves swapping out the fastboot. It's all there in the thread for it, I promise...this is for overall love
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Can you provide me a link for that fix please?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra/how-to/tried-xiaomi-eu-rom-ultra-t4158149/page5
Any Xiaomi.eu questions go there, any of us already on it are happy to help as it's a waste of the device not being on it!

Sathelp said:
And if you may sell it, unless you are going to sell to a Chinese person, I think they will appreciate not having to do the change from the Chinese version.
There are warnings about relocking and the possibility of bricking but you can always flash the stock Chinese version again like I did to test it and then back to EU ROM. Unlocking will bind your Mi account to you phones hardware but this can be swapped to another user if you sell.
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ToneLa said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra/how-to/tried-xiaomi-eu-rom-ultra-t4158149/page5
Any Xiaomi.eu questions go there, any of us already on it are happy to help as it's a waste of the device not being on it!
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Ok i never unlocked a xiaomi before, so when i do this i wont need to wait for these days? just click unlock and it will be unlocked and i can go ahead?

Unfortunately not. You will have to wait 168 hours ( 1 week). No way round it as the hardware will be locked to your Mi account during the process.

Sathelp said:
Unfortunately not. You will have to wait 168 hours ( 1 week). No way round it as the hardware will be locked to your Mi account during the process.
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Yes i just found out about that.
How will we receive updates once on the EU Rom?

Lvth said:
Yes i just found out about that.
How will we receive updates once on the EU Rom?
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twrp when it works
fastboot for now

Or direct from them https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/20-9-3-4.57258/

What are the benefits of EU Rom? I have removed all bloat on China ROM and it's doing fine. Just having and issue of high power consumption of Google Play Services and mdnsd.

See attached screenshots. Plus battery lasts longer, no issues with notification and it reports it's fully secure. For me, it refused to run skyq as the app said it was not secure. Using the EU ROM, it's happy. Have a look at the attached.

How long does Xiaomi normally support their devices? How many "Major" android upgrades do the provide? Like from 10 to 11? And if we went through the EU Rom route will they provide updates for longer?

sezinlynn said:
What are the benefits of EU Rom? I have removed all bloat on China ROM and it's doing fine. Just having and issue of high power consumption of Google Play Services and mdnsd.
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Can you please provide he names of the apps that are safe to remove without bricking the device? like this: com.miui.player

Lvth said:
Can you please provide he names of the apps that are safe to remove without bricking the device? like this: com.miui.player
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These are all the bloat I disabled at the moment.

CPH2025CW - Flash Global?

I have a CPH2025 running CW though I purchased it from Amazon UK and can confirm it's Unlocked Network wise, is there no way of flashing just a Global CPH2025 to it so I'm able to get updates quicker?

Nope

There's a flashing tool used by Oppo, Realme and OnePlus phones called MSN Download Tool.
It's what they use internally and there are always leaked / cracked versions available for OnePlus, but not so much Oppo. IF you managed to find the right version you could in theory change your software version. You'd need the tool and .ofp file (which is the full firmware).
I have a couple of cracked versions of the tool and OFP files that I stumbled across when trying to convert my Chinese version to global, but not willing to try on my CPH2025 in case I brick it (plus I have the global version so nothing to gain by doing so). Sure Oppo would reflash under warranty if you could be bothered with the inconvenience of not having a phone for a week.

klanbo78 said:
There's a flashing tool used by Oppo, Realme and OnePlus phones called MSN Download Tool.
It's what they use internally and there are always leaked / cracked versions available for OnePlus, but not so much Oppo. IF you managed to find the right version you could in theory change your software version. You'd need the tool and .ofp file (which is the full firmware).
I have a couple of cracked versions of the tool and OFP files that I stumbled across when trying to convert my Chinese version to global, but not willing to try on my CPH2025 in case I brick it (plus I have the global version so nothing to gain by doing so). Sure Oppo would reflash under warranty if you could be bothered with the inconvenience of not having a phone for a week.
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is there a way to get colouros 11? on the global version somehow by flashing using this tool?

dominicstg2 said:
is there a way to get colouros 11? on the global version somehow by flashing using this tool?
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Unlikely, there are only a few leaked versions of the full firmware, I have found A14 and A29, as ColorOS 11 isn't even out yet is say there is zero chance of getting a leaked version that someone has cracked.... Just have to wait.

It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.

Adam_Conway said:
It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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Hey! Which region did you choose exacly and what was your software version before you got coloros 11?

Mitar00 said:
Hey! Which region did you choose exacly and what was your software version before you got coloros 11?
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Singapore! It's in green in the screenshot. I was on global before switching.

Adam_Conway said:
Singapore! It's in green in the screenshot. I was on global before switching.
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Thanks! I changed to singapore but it says that the a.46 is the latest version. How did you manage to get the OTA? Thanks in advance!

Mitar00 said:
Thanks! I changed to singapore but it says that the a.46 is the latest version. How did you manage to get the OTA? Thanks in advance!
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It came in instantly for myself and a friend when I switched to Singapore. I guess just leave it for a while?

Adam_Conway said:
It came in instantly for myself and a friend when I switched to Singapore. I guess just leave it for a while?
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Okay, I will. Were you on a.46 before the update?

Mitar00 said:
Okay, I will. Were you on a.46 before the update?
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Hy and do you have successfully updated to ColorOs 11 ??

PrinceLc said:
Hy and do you have successfully updated to ColorOs 11 ??
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No, my phone says that the a.46 is the latest firmware :/

Mitar00 said:
Okay, I will. Were you on a.46 before the update?
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I don't know sorry, I hadn't used my Find X2 Pro in a while.

Adam_Conway said:
Singapore! It's in green in the screenshot. I was on global before switching.
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If i want to return to global which one i should select?

Adam_Conway said:
It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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Does it factory reset the phone? How is 4g/5g performance when you switch regions? I imagine Singapore would use different bands... And how does it look with Google Pay, certifications, Widevine etc?
Update: Never mind, tried it, the *# code is actually for a realme device, can't find one specific to Find X2 or X2 Pro, and have no idea if there is a way to extract a list of those secret codes from the device itself...

bartek45 said:
Does it factory reset the phone? How is 4g/5g performance when you switch regions? I imagine Singapore would use different bands... And how does it look with Google Pay, certifications, Widevine etc?
Update: Never mind, tried it, the *# code is actually for a realme device, can't find one specific to Find X2 or X2 Pro, and have no idea if there is a way to extract a list of those secret codes from the device itself...
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The *# works on the Find X2 Pro. It's not Realme-specific. Google Pay still works for me and didn't notice any mobile data difference. No factory reset either

I've tried and it works. Changed the region a few times, tried Singapore, UK, then the multi-language E - all worked fine. It even disabled and enabled region specificNone of them have me a ColorOS 11 update though which is why I was doing it.
However, I changed to Thailand True and now this procedure doesn't work. Now stuck on Thailand ?. My fault for playing too much!

Adam_Conway said:
The *# works on the Find X2 Pro. It's not Realme-specific. Google Pay still works for me and didn't notice any mobile data difference. No factory reset either
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Damn I must be unlucky. Will be stuck on .46 CPW for ever :/

Adam_Conway said:
It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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Thanks for the post Adam, you've made a lot of people very happy. This change in regional settings had enabled people to get ColorOS 11 early, replace carrier specific software for a more generic version, get features like the Theme Store and call recording working and even opened up the possibility of having dual SIM on a single SIM variant!
Cheers buddy! ?

New Mi 10 Ultra user needing help

Hello XDA forums,
I've recently required a global version of the mi 10 ultra after a phone swap. I'm not flash/bootloading/ROM toting gunslinger and have no clue about this software installed on the phone called TWRP.
From my research I've found it's a bootloader that allows the device to be used in other countries and gives access to Google play store.
But I just wondered whether going back to stock is an option, and if so, would that present any issues i.e. lose assess to play store.
If there is a simplified guide or any guide in general I'd be more than happy to look at it
Kind regards

Terryahki said:
Hello XDA forums,
I've recently required a global version of the mi 10 ultra after a phone swap. I'm not flash/bootloading/ROM toting gunslinger and have no clue about this software installed on the phone called TWRP.
From my research I've found it's a bootloader that allows the device to be used in other countries and gives access to Google play store.
But I just wondered whether going back to stock is an option, and if so, would that present any issues i.e. lose assess to play store.
If there is a simplified guide or any guide in general I'd be more than happy to look at it
Kind regards
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TWRP or Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery meant to add custom roms, root the rom or make any modifications to the phone's software.

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This is the xda subforum for ROMS etc

Keno_I said:
TWRP or Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery meant to add custom roms, root the rom or make any modifications to the phone's software.
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Thank you for clarifying that for me having spoke to someone via the Xiaomi forums, they stated that it is used on the mi 10 ultra to by pass the Chinese stock ROM and allow Google play store.
The thing I'm lost about is what ROM am I currently using and how do I update it? Would you be able to direct me to some information to troubleshoot this?
Kind regards,
Alex

Terryahki said:
Thank you for clarifying that for me having spoke to someone via the Xiaomi forums, they stated that it is used on the mi 10 ultra to by pass the Chinese stock ROM and allow Google play store.
The thing I'm lost about is what ROM am I currently using and how do I update it? Would you be able to direct me to some information to troubleshoot this?
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Alex
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To see your ROM go to settings > about phone and the info should be there.

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To see your ROM go to settings > about phone and the info should be there.
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This the one?

Yep

Terryahki said:
This the one?
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Your ROM is stock europe MIUI 12.5 updates will come on notification or you can manually check for updates.

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Your ROM is stock europe MIUI 12.5 updates will come on notification or you can manually check for updates.
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Ah okay so is TWRP needed then?

And thank you for the help

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And thank you for the help
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Not really miui can update itself
Miui is the miui rom that comes with the phones in europe.
In China its the same but restricted.

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Not really miui can update itself
Miui is the miui rom that comes with the phones in europe.
In China its the same but restricted.
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Ah would you be able to direct me to some instructions as to uninstall it then? It's the Chinese 10th anniversary transparent edition so not sure that's China only or global

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Ah would you be able to direct me to some instructions as to uninstall it then? It's the Chinese 10th anniversary transparent edition so not sure that's China only or global
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You want to uninstall the europe rom?

My apologies, I thought TWRP wasn't necessary for the European ROM
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You want to uninstall the europe rom
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My apologies, I thought TWRP wasn't necessary for the European ROM
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You want to uninstall the europe rom
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Keno_I said:
You want to uninstall the europe rom?
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Ah no I was wondering whether TWRP is vital to it's operation, as I've tried to factory reset and for some reason it is still retaining the previous owners information. I'm thinking it's due to TWRP

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You want to uninstall the europe rom?
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Ah no I was wondering whether TWRP is vital to it's operation, as I've tried to factory reset and for some reason it is still retaining the previous owners information. I'm thinking it's due to TWRP

Basically
Terryahki said:
Hello XDA forums,
I've recently required a global version of the mi 10 ultra after a phone swap. I'm not flash/bootloading/ROM toting gunslinger and have no clue about this software installed on the phone called TWRP.
From my research I've found it's a bootloader that allows the device to be used in other countries and gives access to Google play store.
But I just wondered whether going back to stock is an option, and if so, would that present any issues i.e. lose assess to play store.
If there is a simplified guide or any guide in general I'd be more than happy to look at it
Kind regards
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Basically Yes, you will lose access to the playstore as China does not allow it on their phones. The 10 ultra's sold to people outside of China had a cutdown version of Google services put on but it did not have location history or find phone and other parts. If you do go back to stock Chinese, you can find playstore app in their version of appstore and if you install it, you can get full Google services again.
If you have the Xiaomi EU ROM installed and you live outside of China, then that version is your best bet. It comes in 2 versions, weekly or stable and both are still updated, so make your choice, stock ROM is available here.. http:/mifirm.net and do a search for cas or mi 10 ultra and install the latest fastboot or recovery ROM if you have twrp recovery installed ( you probably will if you have the EU ROM) or pop over the Xiaomi EU forum for the latest info here.. https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi-10-pro-10lite-ultra-10t-pro-lite-10s.204/ and here for the weekly ROM.. https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-12-0-12-1-12-2-12-5-stable-release.56191/ and the weekly ROM here.. https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/21-6-16-17.61822/ .
All the info on twrp and the ROMs are on the Xiaomi EU forum but there is lots of help and advice here once you make your choice of where you want to go. The 10 Ultra is a dam good phone with the latest EU ROM installed.

Terryahki said:
Ah no I was wondering whether TWRP is vital to it's operation, as I've tried to factory reset and for some reason it is still retaining the previous owners information. I'm thinking it's due to TWRP
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Factory reset by formatting data partition.
Itll say type yes to confirm.