Hello everyone! I've read several of the posts in here to understand the different procedures (newbie here on xiami things). I've got the Peux version, which doesn't have the MIUI14 released yet. From this, I've got questions for everyone here.
For the ROM part
1) Is it worth it to change the region to Global for the updates?
2) Can you tell me about your experience with the XiaoMiTool V2?
3) Is it better to do all steps as stated in the How-to guides?
For the Firmware part
I just checked, and in the firmware, there is already the V14 for Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+/Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G/Xiaomi 11i 5G/Hypercharge, India version, which I assume is my phone.
But, if the firmware is V14, will it update everything in my phone but the MIUI? Or if this is a misconception, I think I haven't fully understood the difference between firmware and ROM. (I'm reading from Firmware V14.0.3.0.TKTINXM)
Thank you all for your help to teach this newbie.
2) Can you tell me about your experience with the XiaoMiTool V2
This tool is unofficial, use Xiaomi official tools.
For a precise answer, please indicate the model of your device (my phone/characteristics/model).
Example:2201116SG, 2201116SR, 2201116SC, 2201116PG,21091116C.
Thank you for your answer!
If I get it then, as an unofficial app, is it wholly discouraged?
My phone's model is 2201116SI
ledom said:
Thank you for your answer!
If I get it then, as an unofficial app, is it wholly discouraged?
My phone's model is 2201116SI
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One more question: Soc Mediatek or Qualcomm?
Edit:
Currently no Miui 14 Android 13
If you want to change version:
1/
Unlock bootloader
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
2/use Miflash with a fastboot rom (TGZ).
(I'm reading from Firmware V14.0.3.0.TKTINXM)not for your device!!!
NOSS8 said:
One more question: Soc Mediatek or Qualcomm?
Edit:
Currently no Miui 14 Android 13
If you want to change version:
1/
Unlock bootloader
Xiaomi Community
new.c.mi.com
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
2/use Miflash with a fastboot rom (TGZ).
(I'm reading from Firmware V14.0.3.0.TKTINXM)not for your device!!!
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I really thought that because of the V14.0.3.0.TKTINXM it was for mine. I think I don't yet get how the firmware work then.
Qualcomm SD695
I do get how to change. My real question is about security, benefits, and updates. I understand that changing ROM region is a risk, so I want to evaluate and advice in order to do so.
This firmware (to simplify: serves to make the connection with the hardware), which is specific to each model is for a Xiaomi 11i / Hypercharge India, code name (pissarro).
The basis of the stock rom is the same, the only differences are:
Themes, GDPR/GDPR for the EEA, call recorder for Indonesian/Taiwan, and some region-specific apps.
You can re-lock the bootloader on all versions except Chinese.
The missing 4g bands on your version will always be missing regardless of the version you install.
The only risk is you.
Thank you so much NOSS8 for your answer! I think I will change to the global version just to get the MIUI14 updates.
Thanks for explaining firmware, and throwing in the 4G bands part (which was a concern too).
Thankks!!!
I know this has already been answered but I wanted to drop a quick tip;
You shouldn't search for firmwares based on market names cause Xiaomi uses similar market names for different devices in different countries. You should instead use device codenames.
The rom you were planning to flash was for "pissarro" and it's a different device entirely.
The device you have is "veux" , the Indian version might be called "peux" but you don't have to think to worry about the codename differences, it's inherently the same device, the only difference is it lacks NFC and Xiaomi has been doing this thing for a long time, releasing variants with slight hardware differences depending on the regional market, they also build the same rom that's flashable on both variants of the devices (nfc/non-nfc model).
You can flash Global Miui 14 whenever they release it for this device, there won't be any problems except that you won't be able to pass the safetynet whether you lock the bootloader or not, you'll have to rely on the safetynetfix Magisk module from Displax to pass the safetynet.
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I live in China so currently I can only buy this phone customized for China- no Google apps and only some local crappy app stores.
I know it's possible to install Google services/store etc. on Chinese phones, but would it be possible to just flash some stock "Western" ROM on it?
Are there any stock ROMs from OnePlus available for international versions?
How can I tell if the phone I'd be buying here is "flashable"- how can I check it at the store ?
There are all 3 versions available here (6/8/12GB ram)
Chinese version uses hytrogen OS, you can try flash oxygen OS(stock os on international version)through "local upgrade" .
Some personal experience：
I bought Chinese version too and I directly flashed zip in this thread through local upgrade, the OS changed to Oxygen OS as expected but Google play store somehow wasn't installed, so I factory reseted my phone, then everything works fine now.
Note: Chinese version got a system update after it was released if you performed that upgrade you may not able to flash oxygen os because version number(9.5.4) is higher on hytrogen os than on oxygen os(9.5.3).
Note 2: This thread provide 9.5.4 oxygen os now so if you already performed upgrade on hytrogen os you can try flash 9.5.4 oxgyen os.
Hi, I'd like to hop on this thread to ask a similar question.
So right now I'm in China and will stay for a few weeks. I've been wanting to get my habds on a 7 pro since I learned about it, and I'll be residing in S.Korea for the foreseeable future.
I have an option to purchase the device from the US official website and have an agency deliver it to me at my Korean address (I'm assuming the US version retails as the global version GM1917 I believe?). All in all it'll cost around $790.
Or I can purchase the cheaper, chinese version while I'm here and install the Oxygen OS on it as I'm told it's a rather simple procedure for Oneplus phones. I've never tried any sort of unlocking/bootloader/flash/custom rom stuff so I'm not entirely familiar with all this but it seems doable if i tread carefully.
The question that stands however, is whether or not there will be any difference at all between the two. I believe the Chinese model is named GM1910, I'm assuming there are some hardware differences like band support, but then again I can't find a clear answer on this. I've also heard that flashing the OOS might mean it wont be google play digital certified (not entirely sure if i got the name right or what it does) and I might encounter widevine issues. But then again I've seen people mention the hardware is the same so as long as I convert the OS it should work like a breeze as if it was the global version.
I'd appreciate any help and guidance in this matter. Also by flashing the OS would that mean I'd have to manually apply OTA patches whenever they're released? I'm not too concerned on warranty issues but if you guys have anything crucial I should keep in mind about it I'd be grateful for the help.
Thanks in advance.
Heniuro said:
I live in China so currently I can only buy this phone customized for China- no Google apps and only some local crappy app stores.
I know it's possible to install Google services/store etc. on Chinese phones, but would it be possible to just flash some stock "Western" ROM on it?
Are there any stock ROMs from OnePlus available for international versions?
How can I tell if the phone I'd be buying here is "flashable"- how can I check it at the store ?
There are all 3 versions available here (6/8/12GB ram)
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All version sold in china is "flashable", just pick up the specs/color you prefered.
For the switching the system from HOS(Chinese version) to OOS(global version), it's simple:
1. flash the newest Oxygen OS(GM21AA, for global version) through system update;
2. reboot to recovery;
3. wipe all data of your phone
Done.
For more details, you can check it out here(outside of xda, writen in Chinese): bbs.nga.cn/read.php?tid=17296199
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Hi, I'd like to hop on this thread to ask a similar question.
So right now I'm in China and will stay for a few weeks. I've been wanting to get my habds on a 7 pro since I learned about it, and I'll be residing in S.Korea for the foreseeable future.
I have an option to purchase the device from the US official website and have an agency deliver it to me at my Korean address (I'm assuming the US version retails as the global version GM1917 I believe?). All in all it'll cost around $790.
Or I can purchase the cheaper, chinese version while I'm here and install the Oxygen OS on it as I'm told it's a rather simple procedure for Oneplus phones. I've never tried any sort of unlocking/bootloader/flash/custom rom stuff so I'm not entirely familiar with all this but it seems doable if i tread carefully.
The question that stands however, is whether or not there will be any difference at all between the two. I believe the Chinese model is named GM1910, I'm assuming there are some hardware differences like band support, but then again I can't find a clear answer on this. I've also heard that flashing the OOS might mean it wont be google play digital certified (not entirely sure if i got the name right or what it does) and I might encounter widevine issues. But then again I've seen people mention the hardware is the same so as long as I convert the OS it should work like a breeze as if it was the global version.
I'd appreciate any help and guidance in this matter. Also by flashing the OS would that mean I'd have to manually apply OTA patches whenever they're released? I'm not too concerned on warranty issues but if you guys have anything crucial I should keep in mind about it I'd be grateful for the help.
Thanks in advance.
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Widevine downgrading(L1 -> L3) happened when you unlock the bootloader. If you just get an chinese version OP7P, switching system from HOS to OOS, it's ok to do it through system update, while maintaining the widevine level.
After switching to OOS 9.5.3, my chinese version OP7P works pretty fine with all google service(except google pay, no environment to test it)
SteelMentos said:
Hi, I'd like to hop on this thread to ask a similar question.
So right now I'm in China and will stay for a few weeks. I've been wanting to get my habds on a 7 pro since I learned about it, and I'll be residing in S.Korea for the foreseeable future.
I have an option to purchase the device from the US official website and have an agency deliver it to me at my Korean address (I'm assuming the US version retails as the global version GM1917 I believe?). All in all it'll cost around $790.
Or I can purchase the cheaper, chinese version while I'm here and install the Oxygen OS on it as I'm told it's a rather simple procedure for Oneplus phones. I've never tried any sort of unlocking/bootloader/flash/custom rom stuff so I'm not entirely familiar with all this but it seems doable if i tread carefully.
The question that stands however, is whether or not there will be any difference at all between the two. I believe the Chinese model is named GM1910, I'm assuming there are some hardware differences like band support, but then again I can't find a clear answer on this. I've also heard that flashing the OOS might mean it wont be google play digital certified (not entirely sure if i got the name right or what it does) and I might encounter widevine issues. But then again I've seen people mention the hardware is the same so as long as I convert the OS it should work like a breeze as if it was the global version.
I'd appreciate any help and guidance in this matter. Also by flashing the OS would that mean I'd have to manually apply OTA patches whenever they're released? I'm not too concerned on warranty issues but if you guys have anything crucial I should keep in mind about it I'd be grateful for the help.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm not sure if there are any hardware difference between Chinese model and other model, but I'm sure Google play is still certified on Chinese model after flashing OOS. Widevine level won't change as long as you don't unlock bootloader and you won't need to unlock bootloader if you only want to flash OOS.
I used to have a Chinese version OnePlus 5, I flashed OOS on it and everything works pretty well for two years, OTA always works. I assume everything is the same on OnePlus 7 pro.
oo304oo said:
All version sold in china is "flashable", just pick up the specs/color you prefered.
For the switching the system from HOS(Chinese version) to OOS(global version), it's simple:
1. flash the newest Oxygen OS(GM21AA, for global version) through system update;
2. reboot to recovery;
3. wipe all data of your phone
Done.
For more details, you can check it out here(outside of xda, writen in Chinese): bbs.nga.cn/read.php?tid=17296199
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Hey, thanks for the reply! for some reason I can't quote the edited latter part of your post.
It's great to know its as simple as you said. But like I mentioned I'm quite new to all this so I hope you're fine that your answer also raised some questions for me.
So if there's no influence on widevine, why would people go the extra effort to unlock the bootloader? Isn't it primarily to flash a fresh ROM which would mean the end goal is basically the same is it not? Would my OS converted phone be any different to that of a bootloader unlocked one in regards to performing identical as a global version 7 pro?
Thanks so much for the help!
SteelMentos said:
Hey, thanks for the reply! for some reason I can't quote the edited latter part of your post.
It's great to know its as simple as you said. But like I mentioned I'm quite new to all this so I hope you're fine that your answer also raised some questions for me.
So if there's no influence on widevine, why would people go the extra effort to unlock the bootloader? Isn't it primarily to flash a fresh ROM which would mean the end goal is basically the same is it not? Would my OS converted phone be any different to that of a bootloader unlocked one in regards to performing identical as a global version 7 pro?
Thanks so much for the help!
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People unlock bootloader because they want to root their phone or flash third-party ROM. Bootloader has to be unlocked if you want to flash anything other than stock ROM or other stock things.
lzwhuhu said:
People unlock bootloader because they want to root their phone or flash third-party ROM. Bootloader has to be unlocked if you want to flash anything other than stock ROM or other stock things.
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Thanks you are amazing. I think I can safely go with the Chonese version. One last question though, would tweaking for VoLTE require any rooting?
SteelMentos said:
Thanks you are amazing. I think I can safely go with the Chonese version. One last question though, would tweaking for VoLTE require any rooting?
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Glad I can help.
If you're in China, I don't think you need to tweak anything to use VoLTE no matter which OS you're using (Hytrogen OS or Oxygen OS), there are three main telecom operators in China: CMCC, China Net and China Unicom.
CMCC already support VoLTE so if you're using CMCC's service your phone will enable VoLTE automatically once you plug in the SIM card and detected signal.
China Net added support for VoLTE very recently, so VoLTE should be automatically enabled too once you plug in a China Net's SIM card, but I'm not sure about this because I'm not using any China Net's service.
China Unicom does not support VoLTE until June 1st 2019, you won't be able to use VoLTE till then in any method if you are using China Unicom's service (Google Fi and some international roaming use China Unicom's service so no VoLTE for Google Fi and those roaming yet)
Dual VoLTE with dual SIM should work too, I'm using CMCC and China Unicom dual sim and VoLTE icon on my status bar have a "1" next to it(VoLTE1), I think there will be a VoLTE2 after China Unicom support VoLTE.
I know little about these Telecom operators things outside of China, but I think Oxygen OS support most country's VoLTE service as long as their Telecom operators support VoLTE.
I'm new here, my op7 pro is on the way to me, I'm in China too, so I should unbox it, do not upgrade, download the oxygen os and flash it directly? Than I'll get a "global version" op 7 pro, will it work?
Hello Everyone,
I purchased Realme x50 pro 5g RMX2076 (Indian version). I want to know how to install TWRP and root the phone with all the things working (fingerprint etc).
I am Surprised there is no official TWRP or Rooting method, there is no Development at all No custom Recovery Either. This phone has the best Hardware at Quite Reasonable price compared to other flagship phones.
I want to know the easiest method as I don't know much technical details (Newbie).
I am coming from Redmi note 4 SD. There is more than enough Development in Xiaomi phones but no Development in Realme x50 pro 5g or some other Realme phones like X2 Pro.
I hope many developers will see this come to fix this. It's now been a long time.
Thanks.
Best Wishes
I am hoping for the same... TWRP and magisk can do wonders for this phone....
RubeusHagrid said:
I am hoping for the same... TWRP and magisk can do wonders for this phone....
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Hello,
One senior member helped me with this. Took the ozip ROM (Which is AES encrypted) used python etc and did patching etc all the hardwork.This Senior member already shared EU rom root. Please check.
Disclaimer - - I have not tried it yet but will do soon as possible.
Thanks to this member.
Kindly see the link. Its here. Only root is possible no official Twrp. I thought to share it.
TWRP 2076
Anyone have any idea if the 2076 is going to have TWRP at some point ... in addition to some ROM
forum.xda-developers.com
Best Wishes
kk100 said:
Hello,
One senior member helped me with this. Took the ozip ROM (Which is AES encrypted) used python etc and did patching etc all the hardwork.This Senior member already shared EU rom root. Please check.
Disclaimer - - I have not tried it yet but will do soon as possible.
Thanks to this member.
Kindly see the link. Its here. Only root is possible no official Twrp. I thought to share it.
TWRP 2076
Anyone have any idea if the 2076 is going to have TWRP at some point ... in addition to some ROM
forum.xda-developers.com
Best Wishes
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Hi, mi Build is RMX2076 11 C. 16 so I don't think this will help me...
RubeusHagrid said:
Hi, mi Build is RMX2076 11 C. 16 so I don't think this will help me...
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Hello,
Oh that's bad. I am also having the Indian version RMX2076 but its all A.xx.
May be someone will do your build root process. My best wishes to you.
Best Wishes
Hello, I have a Stock Indian to Global/EU ROM Flash Query.
Hi everyone, I am planning to buy this phone - Indian version with model number RMX2076. version I intend to purchase is 8GB | 128GB version.
I have a few doubts and need help & answers please.
I intend to flash the stock Indian Rom with EU/Global version of Stock Rom. I am doing this to activate more number of 4G and 5G bands available on this device on the EU/Global variant, as against fewer network bands available on stock Indian ROM version. source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_pro_5g-10097.php
I would prefer to keep the boot-loader locked post the ROM Flash and get the rest of the phone working as stock. I prefer, the security of locked boot-loader, and would like all bank apps, UPI Payment apps and Google Pay app working.
My Queries are:
Can this be done on this device?.
Will the device receive regular OTA OS and security updates for the Global/EU ROM post the Flash?.
Are there hardware changes in Global version of this phone that I should be aware of, prior to this Global ROM flash on the Indian version RMX2076?.
any and all help appreciated. Thank you.
Hi all,
I have searched on many threads on XDA and even other sources, but I can't find a solid answer, I don't like to create new threads, but in this case, I had to.
I am going to buy the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 8T, which is advertised to be shipped with Hydrogen OS. I have seen many guides and videos on how to switch to Oxygen OS and it seems very easy and straightforward.
My only concern is, that I will have to root the device (using this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-eu-us-kb2000-kb2001-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/ ) and I am unsure how to return the device to stock.
From what I have read, the KB2000 Chinese variant does give a crashdump error if you use the normal MSM Download tool made for the global devices to flash the Chinese variant, because it shipped with Hydrogen OS, and not Oxygen OS.
Now I read on this thread that this is the working version of the MSM Tool for the Chinese KB2000 Hydrogen OS devices.
A few people confirmed that this is indeed working, but I am importing this phone to South Africa, and just want some extra peace of mind before I make the purchase.
My apologies if someone feels I created this post unnecessarily, but I am willing to write a guide for the Chinese version on how to return it to stock to help somebody else out there.
I will truly appreciate it if somebody can shed some light on this thread.
Thanks a lot everyone!
333robbie333 said:
Hi all,
I have searched on many threads on XDA and even other sources, but I can't find a solid answer, I don't like to create new threads, but in this case, I had to.
I am going to buy the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 8T, which is advertised to be shipped with Hydrogen OS. I have seen many guides and videos on how to switch to Oxygen OS and it seems very easy and straightforward.
My only concern is, that I will have to root the device (using this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-eu-us-kb2000-kb2001-kb2003-kb2005.4178675/ ) and I am unsure how to return the device to stock.
From what I have read, the KB2000 Chinese variant does give a crashdump error if you use the normal MSM Download tool made for the global devices to flash the Chinese variant, because it shipped with Hydrogen OS, and not Oxygen OS.
Now I read on this thread that this is the working version of the MSM Tool for the Chinese KB2000 Hydrogen OS devices.
A few people confirmed that this is indeed working, but I am importing this phone to South Africa, and just want some extra peace of mind before I make the purchase.
My apologies if someone feels I created this post unnecessarily, but I am willing to write a guide for the Chinese version on how to return it to stock to help somebody else out there.
I will truly appreciate it if somebody can shed some light on this thread.
Thanks a lot everyone!
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To return to stock you can use latest HydrogenOS MSM or OxygenOS MSM tools or even flash unpacked firmware files directly from fastbootd.
Rootk1t said:
To return to stock you can use latest HydrogenOS MSM or OxygenOS MSM tools or even flash unpacked firmware files directly from fastbootd.
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Do you perhaps have a link for the HydrogenOS MSM Tool that is confirmed to be working?
333robbie333 said:
Do you perhaps have a link for the HydrogenOS MSM Tool that is confirmed to be working?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwwMBiszDvAoCoqH1P5aZRaLvDFL_66/view
The difference is only in HOS version.
If your phone is made after march 2021, i suggest using latest one HOS MSM (google link).
Rootk1t said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwwMBiszDvAoCoqH1P5aZRaLvDFL_66/view
The difference is only in HOS version.
If your phone is made after march 2021, i suggest using latest one HOS MSM (google link).
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Thank you so much, so in short, it is possible to return the Chinese version to stock and I can basically buy the device without worry?
333robbie333 said:
Thank you so much, so in short, it is possible to return the Chinese version to stock and I can basically buy the device without worry?
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I think returning to stock HOS or OOS is not such a problem.
Look more precisely on other things like carrier support of chinese version (KB2000) in your country, especially if you're going to use 5G, because chinese version has different LTE/5G bands, so it may not reach max internet speed your carrier provides.
Rootk1t said:
I think returning to stock HOS or OOS is not such a problem.
Look more precisely on other things like carrier support of chinese version (KB2000) in your country, especially if you're going to use 5G, because chinese version has different LTE/5G bands, so it may not reach max internet speed your carrier provides.
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Thank you so much, I will be buying the device then. I appreciate your help!
Rootk1t said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675590014 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MwwMBiszDvAoCoqH1P5aZRaLvDFL_66/view
The difference is only in HOS version.
If your phone is made after march 2021, i suggest using latest one HOS MSM (google link).
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can you give me msmtool Hydrogen for 8 Pro?
Devar Bl3nd said:
can you give me msmtool Hydrogen for 8 Pro?
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Firmwares for 8 Pro are on 8 Pro subforum.
Rootk1t said:
Firmwares for 8 Pro are on 8 Pro subforum.
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i can't find MSMTool China Variant for 8 Pro in thread :'(
Hi there. I'm really considering buying a Lenovo Xiaoxin tablet and I would like to ask something about firmwares..
1. Apart from official ZUI and Global ones, are there ROMs modded by sellers? I absolutely don't want those. Or maybe are the Global themself modded versions instead of officials?
2. Do you think the ZUI is better, apart from the security center being too strict? It seems to me the Global is too much stock for a 11' tablet..
Thank you guys
brainvision said:
Hi there. I'm really considering buying a Lenovo Xiaoxin tablet and I would like to ask something about firmwares..
1. Apart from official ZUI and Global ones, are there ROMs modded by sellers? I absolutely don't want those. Or maybe are the Global themself modded versions instead of officials?
2. Do you think the ZUI is better, apart from the security center being too strict? It seems to me the Global is too much stock for a 11' tablet..
Thank you guys
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1. I don't think the seller can modify the rom and keep the bootloader locked as android has something like secure boot on PC. If you want to be sure, buy the one with ZUI and flash the global rom yourself
2. I personally don't like ZUI because of its look, i prefer stock android and samsung's one ui but that's personal preference, also the global rom will have a more recent security patch than ZUI.
Ng Huy Viet said:
1. I don't think the seller can modify the rom and keep the bootloader locked as android has something like secure boot on PC. If you want to be sure, buy the one with ZUI and flash the global rom yourself
2. I personally don't like ZUI because of its look, i prefer stock android and samsung's one ui but that's personal preference, also the global rom will have a more recent security patch than ZUI.
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Yea modded ROM also usually means unlocked bootloader, from my experience..
There are a few issues flashing into this tablet from what I read: lost serial number, invalid IMEI and I don't have the patience to deal with such things to be honest..
So ZUI gets less updates in general? That's weird (well not for Lenovo of course)
brainvision said:
Yea modded ROM also usually means unlocked bootloader, from my experience..
There are a few issues flashing into this tablet from what I read: lost serial number, invalid IMEI and I don't have the patience to deal with such things to be honest..
So ZUI gets less updates in general? That's weird (well not for Lenovo of course)
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I don't think you should be worried about those issue as i've flashed my P11 Pro like 10 times and never face them, just have a backup of your QCN file in case something go wrong. If you want to use the global rom, just let the seller flash it for you.
Im not sure if ZUI gets less updates, I'm just saying that the latest Global rom on my P11 Pro has a newer security patch than the latest version of ZUI
Hello to everyone! First of all, I apologize as I know this isn't the right sub-forum for the products I'm talking about but I've had no choice because one for the 13 lite or the Civi 2 doesn't exist.
I own a Xiaomi 13 lite and Xiaomi.eu is going to make a new release for it any soon so no issues for me but I was talking with a main developer along with other owners here.
I was confident the 13 lite and the Civi 2 were EXACTLY the same thing, just for different markets but this turned out not to be the case. Indeed, they are almost the same but not completely being the cameras different.
Apart from being very helpful and giving me a much better insight on how things really are, the main developer has clearly stated that Xiaomi.eu isn't goiing to deal with the Civi 2 (and I completely understand the reasons for such a statement) but I've been intrigued at the idea of a Civi 2 owner (not my case then but, for example, the one of Barb0ne there and I believe not only him) being able to take the 13 Lite Xiaomi.eu and just 'swap' the camera subsystem.
I can think about at least a couple of big reasons leading to Xiaomi.eu not doing that even if it was so plain simple (like I think it actually isn't) but what if a Civi 2 owner tries it by himself?
I know the camera subystem should be embedded inside the kernel so it is quite hard to deal with it (I can only think about rebuilding it from scratch), even on rooted phones. Maybe using modules but I don't know... I haven't the knowledge needed to have a better insight.
For example, I think that taking a Civi 2 official Xiaomi CN rom and getting the kernel from there then swap it with the Xiaomi.eu 13 Lite one is a complete nonsense and could only lead to bootloops or worse. Has anything like that ever been done? I'm very curious about that and that's clear the question is mainly for developers. Thanks for your opinions (if any) and a nice day to everyone out there.
Weird since there are common global versions.
Xiaomi Civi 2/13 Lite Global Stable Fastboot V14.0.1.0.SLLMIXM 12.0 6.9 GB 2023-01-10.
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
Which would mean that there is a Xiaomi civi 2 in global version since we cannot lock the bootloader on a CN version with a Global rom.
@NOSS8
Thanks for your follow-up. I don't know what to say: you're absolutely right that there on XiaomiFirmware it seems let's say 'unified' roms are available but this goes in contrast with what that main developer was saying on the thread I've linked above and this is rather strange.
I tend to give more and more credit to advices coming from him rather than a (very well done and useful but still automatically generated) site. As already explained, I own a 13 lite so I can't check by myself. Maybe Barb0ne would like to. Thanks and have a nice day!
The site is maintained by
yshalsagerwho is a Recognized Developer Oct 13, 2014 on XDA.
the roms are recovered from the official Xiaomi servers, you can check the MD5 which will be identical.
It may be an error from Xiaomi, it wouldn't be the first time.
NOSS8 said:
The site is maintained by
yshalsagerwho is a Recognized Developer Oct 13, 2014 on XDA.
the roms are recovered from the official Xiaomi servers, you can check the MD5 which will be identical.
It may be an error from Xiaomi, it wouldn't be the first time, or the global version will come later.
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Saying anything wrong against XiaomiFirmware wasn't my intention, not at all and I'd like to underline once more as I've already tried to in my previous message. I'm starting to think that Xiaomi could well manufacture two lines for the Civi 2: the global which is just a rebadged 13 Lite and the CN which has the different cameras. It could be an explanation (but a mess apart from a nonsense from Xiaomi; not the first time anyway, at least if I remember well).
See here, sold with the global rom with the unlocked bootloader.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004920755718.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2fra
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It's exactly the same problem as with the Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi K50 Ultra, same phone but completely different camera (not the case with the 13 lite and civi 2) and yet Xiaomi Eu exists for these phones.
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@NOSS8
Thanks for your follow-up. I don't know what to say: you're absolutely right that there on XiaomiFirmware it seems let's say 'unified' roms are available but this goes in contrast with what that main developer was saying on the thread I've linked above and this is rather strange.
I tend to give more and more credit to advices coming from him rather than a (very well done and useful but still automatically generated) site. As already explained, I own a 13 lite so I can't check by myself. Maybe Barb0ne would like to. Thanks and have a nice day!
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I tried all the roms in both global and EEU versions the problem is always the same the camera app crashes, it is partially solved by installing a third-party camera app (it works partially, the main camera works but when you activate the secondary for selfies not working properly)
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See here, sold with the global rom with the unlocked bootloader.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004920755718.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2fra
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It's exactly the same problem as with the Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi K50 Ultra, same phone but completely different camera (not the case with the 13 lite and civi 2) and yet Xiaomi Eu exists for these phones.
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In fact, from the site it may seem that there is a common rom, it would be necessary to have and test it, to see the effective functioning.
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In fact, from the site it may seem that there is a common rom, it would be necessary to have and test it, to see the effective functioning.
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Isn't that what you did according to your post above?
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Isn't that what you did according to your post above?
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I only test official ROM CN, GLOBAL and EEU version with unlock boot loader
It's possible that rom on the vendor site is not a official rom !
Barb0ne said:
I only test official ROM CN, GLOBAL and EEU version with unlock boot loader
It's possible that rom on the vendor site is not a official rom !
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Do you have a Civi 2?
How did you install these roms?
NOSS8 said:
Do you have a Civi 2?
How did you install these roms?
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Yes I have Civi 2 Cina version !
i think alipress global rom is not standard rom
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Yes I have Civi 2 Cina version !
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And you installed them with Miflash?
Weird camera problems with common versions, maybe wait for a next update.
Not a complaint, we've put here relevant informations anyway but my original question (and the meaning for such a thread being opened here on a developer's forum) has been slightly sidelined... That's a pity, at least for me. I'd prefer to receive at least something like a reply saying "Forget it, it is impossible to do!" (like probably it is the case) rather than nothing at all.
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Not a complaint, we've put here relevant informations anyway but my original question (and the meaning for such a thread being opened here on a developer's forum) has been slightly sidelined... That's a pity, at least for me. I'd prefer to receive at least something like a reply saying "Forget it, it is impossible to do!" (like probably it is the case) rather than nothing at all.
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I saw the answer, that does not explain why there are common roms.
Only for 13 Lite not CIVI 2
First Xiaomi EU rom for 13 LITE(Stable).
xiaomi.eu_multi_ZIYIG_V14.0.4.0.SLLMIXM_v14-12
Xiaomi.eu Multilang MIUI ROMs - Browse /xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv14 at SourceForge.net
OFFICIAL mirror of MIUI Multilang ROM by https://xiaomi.eu/
sourceforge.net
NOSS8 said:
First Xiaomi EU rom for 13 LITE(Stable).
xiaomi.eu_multi_ZIYIG_V14.0.4.0.SLLMIXM_v14-12
Xiaomi.eu Multilang MIUI ROMs - Browse /xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv14 at SourceForge.net
OFFICIAL mirror of MIUI Multilang ROM by https://xiaomi.eu/
sourceforge.net
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how do I install it since it's not a fastboot version and as far as I know TWRP is not there yet for CIVI 2?
I know that the hybrid xiaomi.eu roms can be installed via fastboot but I don't know what the syntax is
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how do I install it since it's not a fastboot version and as far as I know TWRP is not there yet for CIVI 2?
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Xiaomi.eu Multilang MIUI ROMs - Browse /xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv14 at SourceForge.net
OFFICIAL mirror of MIUI Multilang ROM by https://xiaomi.eu/
sourceforge.net
Only for 13 Lite not CIVI 2
Also tried the latest official global ROM 14.0.4.0 (some sites specified that it was compatible with the Chinese CIVI 2 version) but in fact it is not compatible. I deduce that for european owners of CIVI 2 China, the only possibility is a developer who works on the Chinese rom possibly adding European languages, which I don't know the level of difficulty.