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I would firstly like to apologise in advance to all the members in here that are gurus. (I get paranoid when it comes to things that I describe bellow)
So I have just bought and received my mi4c, but as I am sure a great deal of people in this forum, I am experiencing certain things I do not like. What am I referring to you may ask? Primarily the massive amount of Chinese bloatware + unstable google services.
I have done a bit of my homework but I got stuck and came here. So here is the list of things that I am trying to do:
Install international rom (http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-10-8.28692/) for gapps and removal of bloat
root
custom recovery (twrp)
So here is the challenge.. I do not know in what order to do them. I also found this thread here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/development/flash-twrp-using-flashify-app-pc-dev-rom-t3230355) which is basically root + recovery but it asks you to use a developer rom, wouldn't that be pointless if I am going to flash the international one?
Can someone please point me in the correct direction
Thanks in advance.

The rom from xiaomi.eu has to be flashed with TWRP - so you have two choices:
1. boot or flash TWRP via fastboot and after that flash the Rom from Xiaomi.eu
or if you do not want to mess with drivers and computer and fastboot:
2. use the built in updater app to change to the chinese/english stock developer! rom found here (dev version has root built in) - after that flash TWRP via an app like flashify (play store) - flash Xiaomi.eu within TWRP
i chose the 1. Variant and did only BOOT TWRP (fastboot boot .....) and did not permanently flash it at this time - so i could make a nandroid backup of the complete stock ROM - including the stock recovery first ! If you go this way too - do a backup of the ESF partition too because this one contains your IMEI and MAC Adress infos - can help to have this backup in the hand if something fails. If you have an OTG cable you can directly backup to an external USB Stick (must be FAT32 formatted !). I found this was the best solution for me before permanently flashing any other ROM.
Be aware that if you boot TWRP (temporarily or permanent flashed version) the touch sometimes simply does not work (in a few cases the power button did not work too). Solution: wait two or three minutes until the touch begins to work.... i used the TWRP (DEV Variant of the recovery) found here. Because the touch begins to work a little faster (sometimes it works instant).
since the last 2 weeks i stick with the sMIUI ROM (its a "slimmed" Xiaomi.eu ROM) you can cook your individual slimmed variant here. And you can read a little about it here.
Hope this helps you....

Andiii said:
The rom from xiaomi.eu has to be flashed with TWRP - so you have two choices:
1. boot or flash TWRP via fastboot and after that flash the Rom from Xiaomi.eu
or if you do not want to mess with drivers and computer and fastboot:
2. use the built in updater app to change to the chinese/english stock developer! rom found here (dev version has root built in) - after that flash TWRP via an app like flashify (play store) - flash Xiaomi.eu within TWRP
i chose the 1. Variant and did only BOOT TWRP (fastboot boot .....) and did not permanently flash it at this time - so i could make a nandroid backup of the complete stock ROM - including the stock recovery first ! If you go this way too - do a backup of the ESF partition too because this one contains your IMEI and MAC Adress infos - can help to have this backup in the hand if something fails. If you have an OTG cable you can directly backup to an external USB Stick (must be FAT32 formatted !). I found this was the best solution for me before permanently flashing any other ROM.
Be aware that if you boot TWRP (temporarily or permanent flashed version) the touch sometimes simply does not work (in a few cases the power button did not work too). Solution: wait two or three minutes until the touch begins to work.... i used the TWRP (DEV Variant of the recovery) found here. Because the touch begins to work a little faster (sometimes it works instant).
since the last 2 weeks i stick with the sMIUI ROM (its a "slimmed" Xiaomi.eu ROM) you can cook your individual slimmed variant here. And you can read a little about it here.
Hope this helps you....
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Thank you for your response just 1 thing I do not understand, is there a difference between the developer rom and the international 1 I mentioned? and when you say I can flash it using the the updater app to flash the dev rom (it sounds easier to me + safer) do you know how to do this? (is it this : "You can also use Mi PC Suite to flash the ROM "?)

YES the Rom you posted is a "Custom Rom" and is not officially (Xiaomi). Thats why the website says:
Unofficial International MIUI / Xiaomi Phone Support
the original (official) Xiaomi Rom - Stable and Developer - for Mi4c is only available in Chinese and english language and is translated by the community Xiaomi.eu and optimized (removed chinese apps that wouldn't work for you anyway)

How to install stock android 6.0 on Mi 4c?
I am getting an Mi4c, straight from China, but don't want the heavy MIUI lagging the performance. I would like to intstall the stock android. How can I do it? Also :-
1. Will the edge tap and other features work outside of MIUI?
2. Will Google play services be installed alongwith the stock android ROM?
I'm newbie to the rooting scene......please be little comprehensive in explanation :angel:
Cheers!!

drevankar said:
I am getting an Mi4c, straight from China, but don't want the heavy MIUI lagging the performance. I would like to intstall the stock android. How can I do it? Also :-
1. Will the edge tap and other features work outside of MIUI?
2. Will Google play services be installed alongwith the stock android ROM?
I'm newbie to the rooting scene......please be little comprehensive in explanation :angel:
Cheers!!
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As far as i know there's no announcement for android marshmallow update for the Mi4c yet. Neither for Miui nor for CyanogenMod (CM).
... I guess CM is what you meant with "stock android".
There's just an unofficial build for CM and I guess as long it's not official there won't be edge tap support for the device.
And you have to flash google apps by yourself.

The reseller ROM they ship with 77.00.44 is total trash. I chose to keep the Chinese dev ROM as there are several Mi apps I like to use in conjunction with Gapps. It is playing very nice with my battery now.

Updating custom Roms (Noob question)

I have TWRP on my phone already, and everything is backed up. I am currently using the older Sprint Hybrid-X 4.4.4 version of the Rom found in this post.
I recently got the Samsung Gear VR for the Note 4 from Amazon and I have enjoyed it. Unfortunately, 5.0.1+ is needed for Netflix on the Oculus VR app so I assume it will limit other things staying on 4.4.4.
Long story short, I would like to update to the 5.1.1 version of this Rom in the link above. I'm guessing since I have everything backed up all I need to do is put the Rom on my Micro SD, Wipe everything x3, and flash the new Rom, correct? I know this is a simple question, but I just wanted to double check that I don't have to do anything else before jumping in. Thanks in advance to those who may reply.

Confirm your device is rooted. Clear dalvik and other caches and then flash the zip..

Nikhilrj said:
Confirm your device is rooted. Clear dalvik and other caches and then flash the zip..
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Thank you for your post. My device is rooted, and I will make sure to clear; however, it seems I may need to update TWRP to the latest version for Lollipop support. I am currently on v2.8.1.1 with the latest being 2.8.7.0 of TWRP.
Does this seem necessary, and if so would I be able to flash the latest update within the older version of TWRP or should I just do it via Odin?
Note: I guess TWRP says TWRP Install (Requires TWRP 2.8.4 or higher already installed) but I may be able to update with TWRP app.
Update: For those who do want to flash a lollipop ROM you need to upgrade your TWRP if on an older revision below 2.8.4 I believe. I used the TWRP app on google play store. Easy as pie, but you will need your phone to be rooted + have an unlocked bootloader.
- Download TWRP Manager from Google Play Store
- Select Install TWRP from Menu
- Select Your exact phone (make sure you've got this right or you could soft brick your device make/model) as well as latest TWRP version (may need to install at least TWRP v2.7 first via Odin)
- Hit install and on reboot Wipe Dalvik Cache + Cache then reboot system and wait for the update to finish.
Now that I've got that updated I believe I can install the new Rom, I will update my post when I do so if all goes well.

UHANS A6 - Development & Support

In order to keep this thread clean, please use this one to discuss about Development, Support or Software Updates.​
HOW-TO Root, Install Custom Recovery (TWRP) and Restore Stock ROM guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NJcDBkLk8zMwyv2BTqRjn2NB_ZOWKjP1fRpSVr44Oxk
ROMs:
To avoid any possible issue, do not forget to backup your NVRAM so that you won't risk to lose your IMEI. How-to: http://www.anythingultimate.in/2015/11/how-to-backup-your-nvram-partition.html
Stock (Android 7.0)
- 20170817: https://mega.nz/#!AccyiLQZ!PEw2A4W1Knw8FEINv22G4l95DmBmxdJ4hiXgYinwOyg
DO NOT USE THE "Format All & Download" OPTION IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR IMEI! Choose "Firmware Upgrade" instead.
Previous Releases:
None yet.
Flash Tool
- Latest SP Flash Tool for Windows and Linux: https://mega.nz/#F!dYUm0TbB!SWeMLb5Wu1NbRzTPQ8-s_A​
Recovery:
- TWRP 3.1.1 by @jemmini : https://mega.nz/#F!IN82DJRJ!TXUcWim6hc_oZW-_eXl4Dg​
Root:
Rooting Methods (if you are on Stock ROM)
- SuperSU (flashable using TWRP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu​
Extras (Root-Only):
Customization
- Xposed Framework (not available on Nougat yet): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811​
Useful Third-Party Apps:
Battery Life
- Amplify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryansteckler.nlpunbounce&hl=en
- Greenify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en​

Thanks for this thread. A little feedback on tinkering with this phone so far:
1. Stock ROM has a few FreeMeOS related packages which I am skeptical of in the latest ROM. One of these are a com.zhuoyi.* package which have been known for malware in other devices. I removed all the FreeMe OS related stuff such as themes since I don't trust them and Launcher3 can't use them anyway.
2. TWRP is in Russian. Not too hard to change the language but a little annoying. If the TWRP folder on the internal storage is removed then the language resets.
3. If you have TWRP installed and you perform a factory reset, you get stuck in TWRP and you can't boot into system. The only way to get out of that situation is to flash the stock recovery.
4. If you install a third party Gapps Package or remove Gapps, it seems to make Google Play Services crash constantly.

Hello,
I got the phone from China and I live in India. Unfortunately for every sim I put in, I get emergency calls only error.
Hope there's a fix that you know so that I can use it here.
Thanks.

stephendt0 said:
Thanks for this thread. A little feedback on tinkering with this phone so far:
1. Stock ROM has a few FreeMeOS related packages which I am skeptical of in the latest ROM. One of these are a com.zhuoyi.* package which have been known for malware in other devices. I removed all the FreeMe OS related stuff such as themes since I don't trust them and Launcher3 can't use them anyway.
2. TWRP is in Russian. Not too hard to change the language but a little annoying. If the TWRP folder on the internal storage is removed then the language resets.
3. If you have TWRP installed and you perform a factory reset, you get stuck in TWRP and you can't boot into system. The only way to get out of that situation is to flash the stock recovery.
4. If you install a third party Gapps Package or remove Gapps, it seems to make Google Play Services crash constantly.
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How did you overcome 4th problem if you got rid already.
Happening to me too.

T3h said:
How did you overcome 4th problem if you got rid already.
Happening to me too.
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I actually don't have this issue anymore - I think a newer version of Gapps solved it. Also, there are some system apps you can't remove or it causes issues. I can't use Google assistant though, I need to get that solved.

Hi how i can check that lock or unlock the bootloader?

stephendt0 said:
Thanks for this thread. A little feedback on tinkering with this phone so far:
1. Stock ROM has a few FreeMeOS related packages which I am skeptical of in the latest ROM. One of these are a com.zhuoyi.* package which have been known for malware in other devices. I removed all the FreeMe OS related stuff such as themes since I don't trust them and Launcher3 can't use them anyway.
2. TWRP is in Russian. Not too hard to change the language but a little annoying. If the TWRP folder on the internal storage is removed then the language resets.
3. If you have TWRP installed and you perform a factory reset, you get stuck in TWRP and you can't boot into system. The only way to get out of that situation is to flash the stock recovery.
4. If you install a third party Gapps Package or remove Gapps, it seems to make Google Play Services crash constantly.
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Hey,
I got a firmware upgrade and now it seems like I'm stuck in the problem that you've listed in #3.
How can I install the stock recovery, I don't seem to get it.
Edit : Never mind. I sorted it out. Just used the SP flash tool and flashed as usual as mentioned in OP.
I had removed the battery while flashing, so that it doesn't go to twrp.
Now new stock rom was downloaded from their official site and running new new firmware. The root and twrp is gone. I should be able to load the custom recovery and install supersu without any issues a by following procedure stated in OP.

T3h said:
Hey,
I got a firmware upgrade and now it seems like I'm stuck in the problem that you've listed in #3.
How can I install the stock recovery, I don't seem to get it.
Edit : Never mind. I sorted it out. Just used the SP flash tool and flashed as usual as mentioned in OP.
I had removed the battery while flashing, so that it doesn't go to twrp.
Now new stock rom was downloaded from their official site and running new new firmware. The root and twrp is gone. I should be able to load the custom recovery and install supersu without any issues a by following procedure stated in OP.
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Yes that's right.
That said, I'd recommend grabbing the newest firmware and debloating it yourself. I don't have this phone anymore (digitiser failure).

Hello, guys! I bought this cell phone but it has given me green screen when I run the videos from the instagram stories or some other videos. Was this happening to you, too? I think of flashing the rom to try to solve the problem.

Problem with custom rom on the Note 10.1 2012

So I tried to install a custom rom on GT-N8010.
Used Odin to flash ClockworkMod and TWRP.
I wiped cache and system.
Then I Intalled LineageOS 16.0 + Gaps: Some error while installing, so the instalation was aborted.
LineageOS 15.0/ResurectionRemix/SlimRom+GApps the instalation went fine. But on every one of these Roms the tablet is stuck in the bootscreen of the rom.
Between them I wiped cache and system.
Does someone have an idea what wnet wrong?

You need to read roms instructions .
Clockwork MOD No and use correct TWRP versions .

Thank you for the answer. But can you tell me/or send me a link, where I can read up on how to fix the tablet?
I could set up my windows machine in the sleep, but android, if they where asking me I would still use windows phone.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-t4182187
TWRP versions .

JJEgan said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-t4182187
TWRP versions .
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I used the correct TWRP Version and installed Lineage OS 16.0 and Gapps Pico, I wanted to boot the tablet and I saw the Lineage Logo and after a while it sent me straight back to TWRP.
I'm a bit baffelded.

Question Bricked trying to install LineageOS

Hello,
I have a moto G100 I just purchased. I unlocked the bootloader and I tried to install LineageOS but it was being difficult. I could get it to boot into TWRP. Now I tried to restore everything to stock as it wasn't even booting. After flashing the rom back in via fastboot the unit shows up as a serial device but that's it, no picture on the screen or anything.
I need some help to get this working again. Besides the directions on the LineageOS page sucks, steps are missing and things do not work properly.
Any help would be appreciated.
This is Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode and won't boot.
Can anyone please help so this won't take weeks or months?
Thanks

Hello,
I fixed the brick with the blankflash file blankflash_nio_RRTS31.Q1-84-24-3-6
I was able to then use the official tool to recover the firmware. I was able to get LineageOS working but I wasn't able to do TWRP at all properly.

So I managed to install twrp but couldn't install lineage or anything out of it...

I managed to get TWRP installed but it was essentially useless as I couldn't access the internal flash unless it was setup by the OS already if you format the internal flash storage with TWRP it's useless especially via MTP.
I was able to install LineageOS and I was able to boot it, but I don't understand why it says I do not have enough space to install gapps. Without gapps LineageOS is essentially useless as an OS unless you do not use anything from google at all whatsoever not eve maps or anything.
How do I fix it so I can install gapps? I can't resize the system partition via TWRP as it doesn't even show it.
Thanks

if you have the bootloader unlocked you can try the "tinyflashscript" way and use that to overwrite all partitions with a stock image found here
RET stands for Retail and than the region code follows, just download the latest one for your region
after that your partitions are reset to the start and you could keep it that way or attempt to install lineage again but clean this time
I ran into the exact same situation as you with the storage issues and this fixed it for me

Hello my G100 was fully hard bricked trying to installed LineageOS (not the modded). I followed the following steps:
1. Installed and booted into LineageOS recovery from electimon.
2. Factory reset
3. Install ROM as adb sideload.
However, installation stuck at 47% and aborted. Phone was hard bricked once turned off. It couldn't even boot into booloader.
Luckily, I was able to enter EDL mode by pressing and holding volume and power down together for some time while it was plugged into PC using usb. Then I used blankflash to restore. This saved me from taking it to repair centre.

Hello,
I had the same brick issue and blankflash fixed it for me. I will try writing stock again then install LOSRecovery again and then try sideloading both LineageOS and gapps but I don't think that will work correctly as I think I did try that but we shall see, last time I did an install though after fixing the brick issue I used fastboot to do the stock recovery which should have fixed the partition sizes...
Thanks

It's strange that device becomes hard bricked because I installed LineageOS before and it booted fine. Only thing now changed is that I'm using February stock ROM instead of December one. Did Motorola change anything in Feb update that would cause hard brick when trying to install custom ROM?
Also, I've never did the "Ensuring all firmware partitions are consistent" thing. It worked before but not sure if we need to do it now.

Hello,
Strange indeed I can get LineageOS installed BUT because this is an A/B phone which is so silly, I can't install Gapps into LineageOS so essentially useless as the installer says the partition is too small and I do not have a way to fix that at the moment.
Thanks, and blankflash was able to get me up and running on stock but I cannot use the phone yet just like the DooGee S95 Pro I bought in hopes to use LineageOS... long story. Stuck with my ZTE Axon 7 from 2016 and a crap phone to make calls since my provider killed service to my ZTE Axon 7 so I carry basically 3 phones now. Until there is a fully working TWRP I am essentially screwed and feel like I wasted $400 on another phone.

marcusah123 said:
Hello,
Strange indeed I can get LineageOS installed BUT because this is an A/B phone which is so silly, I can't install Gapps into LineageOS so essentially useless as the installer says the partition is too small and I do not have a way to fix that at the moment.
Thanks, and blankflash was able to get me up and running on stock but I cannot use the phone yet just like the DooGee S95 Pro I bought in hopes to use LineageOS... long story. Stuck with my ZTE Axon 7 from 2016 and a crap phone to make calls since my provider killed service to my ZTE Axon 7 so I carry basically 3 phones now. Until there is a fully working TWRP I am essentially screwed and feel like I wasted $400 on another phone.
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Using the method I described above I was able to install Lineageos 19.1 and then gapps (mindthegapps) using lineage recovery. it should be entirely possible

Hello,
With the storage not being large enough I was trying to install openGapps ( stock size ) for Android 11 since I was trying to use Lineage 18.1 and not 19/19.1 since 19/19.1 appear to have bugs and 18.1 does not. Anyhow I tried to sideload openGapps and it said there wasn't enough space on the system partition. I suppose I should try mindthegapps instead.
Thanks

So anyone successfully installed it without causing hardbrick? What exact steps did u follow? r u using g100 or edge s and what is the build number of stock rom prior to install? thanks

Windoors said:
So anyone successfully installed it without causing hardbrick? What exact steps did u follow? r u using g100 or edge s and what is the build number of stock rom prior to install? thanks
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I used the latest stock after doing a recovery with blankflash and the rescue utility from Motorola. I then installed LOSrecovery because TWRP isn't ready. I then booted into LOSrecovery and sideloaded 19.1 latest from this forum. I can't figure out how to resize /system correctly so I cannot install anything other than MindTheGapps which sucks a lot.
Anyhow if we get a working TWRP soon that will allow resize as TWRP can't show the system partition and A/B switching is being worked out then we will be good to go.
If this isn't helpful or you need exact commands then I can do that too for you.