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Still No Oreo Update for my phone

Hi. I did all the tricks from this forum.
The framework stuff in 10 different ways. I did a factory reset. Language set to US english. Used US and Indian VPN. Completelyattery and there is still no Oreo update for me.
Anyone else with this problem.
I want Oreo 8 and than root + install Google camera app.
Best regards
Goldii

goldjungee said:
Hi. I did all the tricks from this forum.
The framework stuff in 10 different ways. I did a factory reset. Language set to US english. Used US and Indian VPN. Completelyattery and there is still no Oreo update for me.
Anyone else with this problem.
I want Oreo 8 and than root + install Google camera app.
Best regards
Goldii
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http://bigota.d.miui.com/7.12.29/tissot_images_7.12.29_20171228.0000.00_8.0_c9a6ea979b.tgz
Download this official Oreo Stable and flash it using MI Flashtool.
Then use this to root and Magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/vedio-instructions-root-mi-a1-oreo-8-0-t3733598

goldjungee said:
Hi. I did all the tricks from this forum.
The framework stuff in 10 different ways. I did a factory reset. Language set to US english. Used US and Indian VPN. Completelyattery and there is still no Oreo update for me.
Anyone else with this problem.
I want Oreo 8 and than root + install Google camera app.
Best regards
Goldii
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Here you go, simple install
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/development/tool-aosp-8-0-ql1515-dec-8-2017-t3722184

It has been pull out officially due to bugs.

The tool recommended is working okay and I am grateful for the work, but you cannot lock the bootloader without issues after using it. Therefore I agree with the recommendation of @RAJEEV And would also highly recommend to use either the MiFlash tool or one of the by Xiaomi provided scripts for flashing.
More information can also be found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/ota-official-fastboot-image-n2g47h-7-12-t3728929

Nickinfinity said:
It has been pull out officially due to bugs.
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There is no official statement as I know.

Nickinfinity said:
It has been pull out officially due to bugs.
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http://en.miui.com/download-333.html --> Doesn't look pulled to me

majamee said:
http://en.miui.com/download-333.html --> Doesn't look pulled to me
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the OTA is pulled yes, but full rom to flash with MiFlash is sitll available

Global ROM? UK usage

Hi all.
I know the 8th November Xiaomi UK launch is rumoured to include the Mi Mix 3, but I'm not confident that it will. Besides, if it does it will probably be priced in line with other handsets oof similar spec in the UK.
I'm thinking of buying one from a Chinese source such as AliExpress or Gearbest, but I'm now questioning if I'll be able to load a global ROM on it or not?
This article states that phones pre installed with Chinese ROM cannot have Global installed: https://www.gizmochina.com/2018/09/...-miui-china-rom-no-longer-support-global-rom/
Does anyone know if this is the case? When I got my original MIX I was able to flash Global with no problems.
Thanks,
Dom

You can flash a global rom on a China device, but you can't relock bootloader

Ok thanks... So if you can't re-lock the bootloader, I guess apps like Google Pay won't work?

Vin87 said:
You can flash a global rom on a China device, but you can't relock bootloader
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Sorry for the double post.
Do you have any detail about that? Or a source?
My original Mix 1 bootloader was unlocked, Global flashed, and then re-locked.
Has this changed recently?
Thanks
Dom

domlin said:
Sorry for the double post.
Do you have any detail about that? Or a source?
My original Mix 1 bootloader was unlocked, Global flashed, and then re-locked.
Has this changed recently?
Thanks
Dom
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Yes it seems a recent change.. Maybe you can have Google pay running with Magisk hider?
Source :
https://www.google.nl/amp/s/forum.x...ock-bootloader-flash-global-rom-t3839386/amp/

Vin87 said:
Yes it seems a recent change.. Maybe you can have Google pay running with Magisk hider?
Source :
https://www.google.nl/amp/s/forum.x...ock-bootloader-flash-global-rom-t3839386/amp/
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Thanks for your help. I believe the UK release is rumoured to be the Mi 8 Explorer. So I will probably order a CN Mix 3 and hope that the China ROM is fully compatible with the UK after GAPPS are installed.
I don't think UK apps such as google pay, and most mobile banking apps, will work if the bootloader is unlocked. But I may be wrong. Anyone know?

domlin said:
Thanks for your help. I believe the UK release is rumoured to be the Mi 8 Explorer. So I will probably order a CN Mix 3 and hope that the China ROM is fully compatible with the UK after GAPPS are installed.
I don't think UK apps such as google pay, and most mobile banking apps, will work if the bootloader is unlocked. But I may be wrong. Anyone know?
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Banking apps (atleast mine) run fine on a bootloader unlocked rooted device. I didn't try Google pay

I also have an unlocked bootloader on my Mi Mix and have no issues with Banking apps (when using Magisk).

domlin said:
Thanks for your help. I believe the UK release is rumoured to be the Mi 8 Explorer. So I will probably order a CN Mix 3 and hope that the China ROM is fully compatible with the UK after GAPPS are installed.
I don't think UK apps such as google pay, and most mobile banking apps, will work if the bootloader is unlocked. But I may be wrong. Anyone know?
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Mine should be here anyday, with mi mix I have no problems with any apps, Los 16 coming soon apparently for mi8, which will need minimum twerking to work on mix 3, don't forget there's also twrp to test. How I can unlock instantly

james1089 said:
Mine should be here anyday, with mi mix I have no problems with any apps, Los 16 coming soon apparently for mi8, which will need minimum twerking to work on mix 3, don't forget there's also twrp to test. How I can unlock instantly
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Hi,
Can I ask how you got on? Thinking of getting it but unsure if it'll work.
Also what site did you purchase the Mix 3 on.

Sean Nash said:
Hi,
Can I ask how you got on? Thinking of getting it but unsure if it'll work.
Also what site did you purchase the Mix 3 on.
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Think if you get the 256/8gb you are covered for everything, which network you on. I'm on EE/bt even get volte

james1089 said:
Think if you get the 256/8gb you are covered for everything, which network you on. I'm on EE/bt even get volte
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Thanks,
Yeah EE. How about the ROM, any issue with just selecting english when you boot the phone up. Can you download google services or do I need to tinker with it a bit more

Sean Nash said:
Thanks,
Yeah EE. How about the ROM, any issue with just selecting english when you boot the phone up. Can you download google services or do I need to tinker with it a bit more
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I got mines today and no problem with selecting English, you can install play services easily with Google installer 3.0 apk.
Might need to set some apps as system apps to ensure notifications come through straight away.

Mackay53 said:
I got mines today and no problem with selecting English, you can install play services easily with Google installer 3.0 apk.
Might need to set some apps as system apps to ensure notifications come through straight away.
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This and maybe EU rom out soon, tomorrow global without unlock if you believe the rumors

You guys think there's going to be major hardware differences with the new Global 5g version coming out in 2019 (besides the 5g capability of course) ?OR the rest of the specs should be the same? I'm not sure on ordering one now or wait for the global one to be released. But I'm assuming that the 5g should be more expensive.

Mackay53 said:
I got mines today and no problem with selecting English, you can install play services easily with Google installer 3.0 apk.
Might need to set some apps as system apps to ensure notifications come through straight away.
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How is your MIX 3 doing? Is it working as expected without a global ROM?:cyclops:

loopuser said:
How is your MIX 3 doing? Is it working as expected without a global ROM?:cyclops:
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Works fine with no problems

Mackay53 said:
Works fine with no problems
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Same everything works.

I have the mi mix 3 Chinese version 256gb.. Love the phone but I can't get Google Assistant to work. I read in another post that we have to root the phone but I think the Global version will have it all preinstalled and allow the Xiaoai button to control OK Google... This is honestly the only thing I'm waiting for assuming we're able to flash the Global rom on top of the Chinese one...

tacopicante123 said:
I have the mi mix 3 Chinese version 256gb.. Love the phone but I can't get Google Assistant to work. I read in another post that we have to root the phone but I think the Global version will have it all preinstalled and allow the Xiaoai button to control OK Google... This is honestly the only thing I'm waiting for assuming we're able to flash the Global rom on top of the Chinese one...
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There are some workarounds to get assistant working on Chinese rom. I had no issues w assistant except using ok Google voice command. EU room has it mapped to AI button.

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

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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.

Question MI 13 chinese rom to global rom

It is possible to buy a chinese version of mi 13 and after that install on the device a global miui rom?

daniel17180 said:
It is possible to buy a chinese version of mi 13 and after that install on the device a global miui rom?
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For the moment, no, since the global version has not yet been released.
Afterwards you can but without being able to lock the bootloader, which means that the play store will not be certified and you will have to root the phone and use magisk or a Xiaomi Eu rom.

MIUI 14 EU best variant

Any chance can CN version to be converted Global without bootloader unlock? Or that's impossible at all?
I want that skyblue color that only available in CN market and want use google pay and banking apps as well, and that's need bootloader locked if I am not wrong.

ITMASTER said:
Any chance can CN version to be converted Global without bootloader unlock? Or that's impossible at all?
I want that skyblue color that only available in CN market and want use google pay and banking apps as well, and that's need bootloader locked if I am not wrong.
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No way,use a XIAOMI EU ROM

NOSS8 said:
No way,use a XIAOMI EU ROM
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Sorry for silly question if bootloader unlocked you mean xiaomi eu rom will let me use gpay and other bancking apps?

ITMASTER said:
Sorry for silly question if bootloader unlocked you mean xiaomi eu rom will let me use gpay and other bancking apps?
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Yep,and without root.
MIUI 14 - MIUI 14 STABLE RELEASE
Status: RELEASED RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
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MIUI 14 - 23.2.21/23
Status: RELEASED RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu

NOSS8 said:
Yep,and without root.
MIUI 14 - MIUI 14 STABLE RELEASE
Status: RELEASED RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
MIUI 14 - 23.2.21/23
Status: RELEASED RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
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Root not needed at all, I am not rooting my phones more than 10 years, what about updates? Xiaomi EU I will get OTA updates or not?

ITMASTER said:
Root not needed at all, I am not rooting my phones more than 10 years, what about updates? Xiaomi EU I will get OTA updates or not?
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If you had read the links I posted to you, you wouldn't be asking this question,whatever, update via OTA.

EEA ROM
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

Anyone experience bootloop on Xiaomi 13 CN set with 14.0.21 EU rom after using it for 2-3 days? Turn off the phone for 8-12 hours and turn it on to reproduce the issue.

kennethyha said:
Anyone experience bootloop on Xiaomi 13 CN set with 14.0.21 EU rom after using it for 2-3 days? Turn off the phone for 8-12 hours and turn it on to reproduce the issue.
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Did you perform a clean flash?

NOSS8 said:
Did you perform a clean flash?
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Yes. The both the 17 and 21 version. It happens after 2 to 3 days. Only one EU rom. No problem with CN rom.

kennethyha said:
Yes. The both the 17 and 21 version. It happens after 2 to 3 days. Only one EU rom. No problem with CN rom.
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On some version of rom sometimes the phone restarts on its own, but this is not your case?
it's since 14.0.21?
Can be tried a Weekly by updating (to return after a stable, clean flash required).
Is the phone rooted?

Try the Taiwan global rom with miui message, dialer apps.

NOSS8 said:
On some version of rom sometimes the phone restarts on its own, but this is not your case?
it's since 14.0.21?
Can be tried a Weekly by updating (to return after a stable, clean flash required).
Is the phone rooted?
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Since 14.0.17 EU. Yes.

hilary trump said:
Try the Taiwan global rom with miui message, dialer apps.
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Does it have double tap home screen to lock or sleep feature?

kennethyha said:
Does it have double tap home screen to lock or sleep feature?
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Does it have double tap home screen to lock or sleep feature?
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I don't see any feedback on this.
As said above, try a Weekly.
If you install a Taiwan stock rom you will need to root and use magisk.

NOSS8 said:
I don't see any feedback on this.
As said above, try a Weekly.
If you install a Taiwan stock rom you will need to root and use magisk.
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I tried weekly but stopped using it because my Xiaomi 13 gets hot very easily even with light browsing but it does not happen on any of the stable Rom including EU.

kennethyha said:
I tried weekly but stopped using it because my Xiaomi 13 gets hot very easily even with light browsing but it does not happen on any of the stable Rom including EU.
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It's really surprising because one of the Xiaomi Eu rom devs has a Xiaomi 13, maybe try the last Weekly or there is a HW problem that happened between two roms.