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Greetings Folks
For starters I just got Mi8 and am planning to go for Havoc or Pixel Experience there is a Pixel Port too I'll have to try which is best close to stock but with gestures features and full fledged Gcam support
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I have seen many threads where newer folks are victim of their devices getting bricked and paying for fix?
Why isnt there a proper guide thread to avoid these obstacles and spread awareness out ?
I know there are certain partitions you need to backup too e.g efs in case of lost IMEI there was a thread Its hell I have been through it with a Samsung Device,There was a guy who messed up his phone sensor files?
But most of all EDL and Devices getting brick so lets address the elephant in the room
Now My Phone is on
MIUI 10.3 Global 10.3.2.0(PEAMIXM)
Android Version : 9 PKQ1.180729.001
Android Security Patch : 2019-04-01
Rom threads say 9.3
take havoc for example
Help Appreciated thanks
@techyrock
Here is a guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/how-to/how-to-install-roms-resolve-issues-t3911611
Part 1 ( The OP is general info ) Below the first couple of comments have detailed steps for AOSP.
Be extremely careful, unfortunately this community doesn't have a lot of highly active professionals.
So definitely double check any advice that you are given, or that you find. With that being said there are definitely several members that are mature, knowledgeable, friendly and overall fantastic.
If you need help, feel free to ask me anytime, I haven't had a lot of time to use XDA recently. But if I am around, I am always willing to help. At the moment I am going to sleep, but go ahead and read my thread, and I have made some lengthy post that may be helpful as well. You can find those posts by reading my post history. Enjoy.
As long as your account is bound to your device, unbricking is pretty easy with these phones. If you want to avoid a brick, avoid brand new builds, test software etc. Some of the recent issues actually stemmed from the 7.11 china developer rom which had a major issue.
if you want to use Miui with zero ads, and every single feature, then Mi-Globe is pretty great, and solid on a week to week basis.
As far as AOSP, I feel that in my experience that Syberia is practically always highly stable, but it's a little plain compared to some other roms. I also liked Pixel 3, Bootleggers ( Newer version) and Havoc. ( I used Havoc in the beginning of July and loved it, that build is fantastic)
I haven't tried a lot of AOSP roms on this phone yet. So that is all I have
Addition to that, the main issue is people are using Miflash to flash a ROM from bootloader. DO NOT USE IT.
Just use the flash_all.bat in the fastboot rom zip, it's easy. Miflash chooses to lock bootloader by default, and if you don't change it, you'll need to use EDL to fix your device. People usually forget about it, and will whine here to be able to unbrick. Don't be one of them
Don't relock the damn bootloader. It's unnecessary, and dangerous on a Chinese machine.
The War Profiteer said:
Addition to that, the main issue is people are using Miflash to flash a ROM from bootloader. DO NOT USE IT.
Just use the flash_all.bat in the fastboot rom zip, it's easy. Miflash chooses to lock bootloader by default, and if you don't change it, you'll need to use EDL to fix your device. People usually forget about it, and will whine here to be able to unbrick. Don't be one of them
Don't relock the damn bootloader. It's unnecessary, and dangerous on a Chinese machine.
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We ok that to unlock bootloader on mi8 we have to use mi "flash" unlock tool. Right?
Cheers
Erpe7 said:
We ok that to unlock bootloader on mi8 we have to use mi "flash" unlock tool. Right?
Cheers
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Yes, that is the only way to unlock. he was talking about using Mi Flash to flash roms, which may seem to be user friendly which it is but is also extremely dangerous because the the option to lock the bootloader is checked by default. If using it make sure that its unchecked and you should not have any issues.
Personally, I prefer ADB if flashing via fastboot or TWRP with a OTG flash drive.
Also there is a tool that is excellent that I have also used many times, its called Tool all in One ( TAIO) After your bootloader is unlocked, you can use TAIO for many functions, including keep your PC's ADB platform tools, up to date, and providing system wide access. You can use it to remove encryption, flash recovery, root, roms or to restore to stock. It definitely worth installing if if you only use it to keep your drivers, and platform tools up to date.
First of all thanks guys for replies wasn't expecting this response
My device is Global Mi8 bootloader is locked for now I still have some hours left I'll be able to unlock it by 26th
miflash_unlock prompted to bind my account from developer option for unlocking,I did so it will be bound to my account and ill be unlocking it for first time I believe i bought it used but previous owner seemed to have know info about ROMs though
I have been using Pixel 2XL twice followed by Nokia 8 so I am much more inclined towards AOSP stock experience the two feature I would love to have from MIUI are the
1)MIUI gestures
2)MIUI Dual Apps (I am aware of Play store alternatives but clash of clans doesnt work as good on them as on dual apps )
I know gestures are on Havoc
guess you guys have been playing around with your mi8 kindly guide me to right directrion what ROMs you guys prefer and why ?
how would you prefer to flash a ROM do I need to back up any partitions ? if so which app should use for it ,Ill surely back up everything via TWRP for sure
also the encryption thingy should I sign out my google account before bootloader unlock and other stuff?
and since I am on
MIUI 10.3 Global 10.3.2.0(PEAMIXM)
Android Version : 9 PKQ1.180729.001
Android Security Patch : 2019-04-01
is it safe to flash havoc ?
tsongming said:
Yes, that is the only way to unlock. he was talking about using Mi Flash to flash roms, which may seem to be user friendly which it is but is also extremely dangerous because the the option to lock the bootloader is checked by default. If using it make sure that its unchecked and you should not have any issues.
Personally, I prefer ADB if flashing via fastboot or TWRP with a OTG flash drive.
Also there is a tool that is excellent that I have also used many times, its called Tool all in One ( TAIO) After your bootloader is unlocked, you can use TAIO for many functions, including keep your PC's ADB platform tools, up to date, and providing system wide access. You can use it to remove encryption, flash recovery, root, roms or to restore to stock. It definitely worth installing if if you only use it to keep your drivers, and platform tools up to date.
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Thank you for this precious advices ;(
I'll note that!
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Thank you folks.
Could someone explain what EDL is meaning?
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ktrokar said:
Thank you folks.
Could someone explain what EDL is meaning?
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There's a primary bootloader that we consumer know of and there's Qualcomm's Emergency Download Mode bootloader (EDL) , since Mi8 has ARB(Anti Rollback) downgrading the phone gets it bricked to EDL mode requiring EDL authentication to my understanding thats why edl is a thing(since its just emergency bootloader for oems to work with) I have not experienced it personally so I don't know whether it bricks that way or not but ARB and EDL authentication are a thing with Mi8 from what I have read in different threads
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ktrokar said:
Thank you folks.
Could someone explain what EDL is meaning?
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EDL is Qualcomm recovery mode, it's the mode that you must be in to restore a hard bricked phone.
As long as you are careful you should never need to worry about EDL. Basically, you place the phone into a mode that the computer is able to recognise port 9008, once that is down you can use 1 of 4 techniques to restore your phone. Unbricking Xiaomi's is actually very easy to do, as long as the device is bound to your account.
The big issue is that unscrupulous Chinese vendors, used their own account to unlock bootloaders of Mi8's and other Xiaomi devices, then installed the Global Miui ROM and then sold the phone as new to unsuspecting western customers and at a lower price than western outlets such as Amazon. These vendors marketed the phones as Ïnternational versions" when they were actually Chinese devices and not the Global version that the customer thought they bought.
When these customer's used programs such as MiFlash to upgrade their phone's their bootloaders were locked and the are unable to log into their Mi Account to restore the phone. Remember the vendors unlocked the phone, so these Mi8's were bound to the vendor and not the final customer. This is the Primary reason why Xiaomi makes us wait to unlock the bootloader. Finally, ARB is potential issue, but it hasn't been implemented yet on Global devices.
So do your research before flashing anything and you should be safe.
Hi guys I want to ask about the after effects of unlocking bootloader of k20 pro (China rom)
I tried searching for the threads on these but it seems there's not much answer to it
I read that once bootloader is unlocked, certain apps like banking apps can't be used
And Google pay can't be used too. Is this correct?
What else am I missing?
rooting also renders some apps unusable right?
I want to flash my k20 pro (China rom) to oxygen os
But these are the trade offs right?
I want to o root my phone to over clock my screen to 81 Hz too
My questions in a nutshell :
Is the oxygen os stable? Any bugs?
If unlock bootloader many apps cannot be used? (banking apps, lottery apps, Google pay, etc)
i learnt that xiaomi has this anti rollback thing that bricks your phone if you try to root? How does this works?
I know there's a google pay fix file for flashing with TWRP recovery if someone else can help with a link or if you can look for it in one of the guides. You can hide banking apps with magisk hide and use normally.
Oxygen OS isn't stable as far as i know.
This is the first time I've heard from you about brick I the phone with root, i don't think it's true.
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Kira3891 said:
Hi guys I want to ask about the after effects of unlocking bootloader of k20 pro (China rom)
I tried searching for the threads on these but it seems there's not much answer to it
I read that once bootloader is unlocked, certain apps like banking apps can't be used
And Google pay can't be used too. Is this correct?
What else am I missing?
rooting also renders some apps unusable right?
I want to flash my k20 pro (China rom) to oxygen os
But these are the trade offs right?
I want to o root my phone to over clock my screen to 81 Hz too
My questions in a nutshell :
Is the oxygen os stable? Any bugs?
If unlock bootloader many apps cannot be used? (banking apps, lottery apps, Google pay, etc)
i learnt that xiaomi has this anti rollback thing that bricks your phone if you try to root? How does this works?
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There is no Oxygen OS port for this phone, your only option for that will be a GSI, which will have a few minor issues.
Using Magisk to root the phone will allow you to allow you to keep on using all your financial apps, etc. Magisk is able to hide from other apps the fact that phone is rooted. If you've not used Magisk before, go search these forums for the devs thread on it. He gives you a lot of good guides and info.
There are a few guides for getting GPay to work on this phone, just search the K20 Pro sub forums.
Anti rollback does what it says. It prevents you from reverting back to an earlier version of MIUI. It has nothing to do with having a rooted phone. So far Xiaomi has not activated this yet for this phone.
Hi! I have the MIUI 12.0.1.0 stable ROM but I do not like it at all, is there any way to go back to MIUI 11?
I do not have the bootloader unlocked but I can do it if it's necessary, but where can i find the stable build from MIUI 11 for the Mi 9T Pro?
Which steps must I follow to downgrade the ROM? Do I really have to install TWRP or it fits if I do it with only the bootloader unlocked?
When I do it, will I lose all the media like pics?
What's wrong with MIUI 12? The biggest surface changes are the font (which you can change via the Themes app), battery icon (this shouldn't matter enough to risk bricking your device), and the new control panel, which can be reverted in settings.
Downgrading OS will require you to wipe your entire device, otherwise you'll risk bricking it, so I very, very strongly suggest that you unlock your bootloader and install magisk so that you can solve your issues either through settings or by rooting, rather than downgrading OS.
I agree with AvgZing. Although unlocking bootloader is safer imo.
Miui12 isn't much different from miui11. and the control center can be disabled. You'll get updates that fix any miui12 bugs soon anyways. So just stick with what you have.
You have reason guys, i forgot I can change the contorl panel and do some modifications to customize the apperance. Thank you!
I wanna downgrade too, I've been getting horrible battery life on my Mi 9T after this update. When I bought it last year december, and it was amazing with 12 hours of screen on time, now barely makes it to 5
Desperatos said:
I wanna downgrade too, I've been getting horrible battery life on my Mi 9T after this update. When I bought it last year december, and it was amazing with 12 hours of screen on time, now barely makes it to 5
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miui10 was a beast. it ran android pie, and gives 12hrs sot easily.
however 5hrs is very very low, you might want to consider battery damage?
Do try some aosp roms.
via root, I use naptime and servicely apps to reach 12hrs sot as well even on android 10, all aosp roms
Standby drain in MIUI10 was as it should be.
I don't actually use my Mi9T Pro heavily; most of the time it's standby. I went from charging once a week to every two days as soon as I switched to MIUI11. Clean flash, still a new handset. No change in usage. MIUI11 is absolutely terrible for battery life.
... and you're telling me it's worse in MIUI12!?
Something is seriously wrong with the updates for this device.
As in, 'get your pitchforks' bad.
Is there a way to go back to miui 10 from 12? I love how that ran and I don't use these gimmicks
Desperatos said:
Is there a way to go back to miui 10 from 12? I love how that ran and I don't use these gimmicks
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flash recovery ROM through OF recovery.
rasik107 said:
flash recovery ROM through OF recovery.
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thanks sorry but what is OF recovery? And how does one get to it? I have a mi10 on miui 12 (maybe can only downgrade to miui 11 but nevertheless the procedure might be similar-so am asking) When I go to recovery, (Mi recovery 3.0) I see reboot, wipe data and connect with Miassistant (Mi suite never connects-not had any luck on various Xiaomi devices regardless of miui level on W10 or W 8.1). Thanks for any assistance.
mac231us said:
thanks sorry but what is OF recovery? And how does one get to it? I have a mi10 on miui 12 (maybe can only downgrade to miui 11 but nevertheless the procedure might be similar-so am asking) When I go to recovery, (Mi recovery 3.0) I see reboot, wipe data and connect with Miassistant (Mi suite never connects-not had any luck on various Xiaomi devices regardless of miui level on W10 or W 8.1). Thanks for any assistance.
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Don't use stock recovery.
OF = Orange Fox Recovery
just google with your device name. U should get OF.
in order to flash OF u must have unlocked bootloader,
( and OEM unclocking must be enabled in Developer Options )
u can follow these steps,
TAKE ALL BACKUP IN LAPTOP/PC.
boot in OF recovery.
FORMAT DATA.
reboot to recovery again
connect device to PC
copy Recovery ROM ZIP file to device
flash
reboot
done...
rasik107 said:
Don't use stock recovery.
OF = Orange Fox Recovery
just google with your device name. U should get OF.
in order to flash OF u must have unlocked bootloader,
( and OEM unclocking must be enabled in Developer Options )
u can follow these steps,
TAKE ALL BACKUP IN LAPTOP/PC.
boot in OF recovery.
FORMAT DATA.
reboot to recovery again
connect device to PC
copy Recovery ROM ZIP file to device
flash
reboot
done...
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Thanks. I am waiting for 168 hours for unlocking -lol. I was hoping for some method outside of fastboot/unlocking BL. That mi pc suite-does that ever work? using stock recovery to reinstall rom like Hsuite on Huawei? Thanks.
mac231us said:
Thanks. I am waiting for 168 hours for unlocking -lol. I was hoping for some method outside of fastboot/unlocking BL. That mi pc suite-does that ever work? using stock recovery to reinstall rom like Hsuite on Huawei? Thanks.
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Nope...
if u have prev MI account which has permissions already,
then try with that account.
I unlocked my K20 Pro on 2nd day
rasik107 said:
Nope...
if u have prev MI account which has permissions already,
then try with that account.
I unlocked my K20 Pro on 2nd day
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I do have permissions-unlocked mi max 3 couple of months back and am running mi mix unlocked. Not sure why it denied me.
mac231us said:
I do have permissions-unlocked mi max 3 couple of months back and am running mi mix unlocked. Not sure why it denied me.
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download latest mi unlock tool...
add your account in following using MOBILE DATA only...
settings -> developer options -> Mi Unlock status
then remove Mi account from Accounts and add again...
now try in Mi unlock tool
it should work...
rasik107 said:
download latest mi unlock tool...
add your account in following using MOBILE DATA only...
settings -> developer options -> Mi Unlock status
then remove Mi account from Accounts and add again...
now try in Mi unlock tool
it should work...
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thanks any particular version of the unlock tool (asking just in case before I attempt)
mac231us said:
thanks any particular version of the unlock tool (asking just in case before I attempt)
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any particular version - I tried with latest one
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any particular version - I tried with latest one
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thanks same issue...frustrating stuff. Fails at 95 or 99 percent. Had this issue before don't recall how it got fixed (on other devices). The Mi PC Suite is a total mystery (never detects phone regardless which version-only thing remains not tried on Windows 7). It has not worked even on Mi Max 3, Mi Mix.
Miui 12 got my battery lasting 50% of what it did before and it changed my call volumes to 0... Hope I am able to revert
tried no luck dude. i'm on miui 12 stable indian version (curtana)
rasik107 said:
download latest mi unlock tool...
add your account in following using MOBILE DATA only...
settings -> developer options -> Mi Unlock status
then remove Mi account from Accounts and add again...
now try in Mi unlock tool
it should work...
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hi ,
i want to buy the mi11 pro from a chinese site .
they have the chinese version , but with this kind of roms :
CHINA Firmware = Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1
XIAOMI.EU TWRP Firmware (unlocked) = Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1
GLOBAL Firmware (unlocked) = Saftynet Failed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1
im so confused because im not an expert in these issues .
all i want for me is these things:
1. full support in hebrew
2. automatic future updates from xiaomi ...i dont want to search by self , i want to get it automatically , a massage tat an update is ready for me to install
3. google play store and all the google app , like chrome , drive , etc/
4. google pay and other payment
5. i dont want all the chinese app
which rom is for me?
what are the difference between the global and the eu roms?
and , what is the meaning of - "Saftynet Passed + OTA Updates + Widevine Level 1 ???"
thnx and sorry for the long questions
Safetynet passed is the google API which lets apps know if you are rooted or not.
Widevine is the DRM protection thingy that enables you to run DRM protected contect like prime or netflix.
Level 1 means full HD any resolution.
Level 3 is SD definition only.
The Xiaomi.EU has OTA updates so choose that.
OTA means over the air updates from Xiaomi. Meaning you'll get regular updates from Xiaomi.
Sounds like this phone is pre-rooted and pre bootloader unlocked.
but its written that all the roms are unlocked .
so , which rom will be suitable for all my needs that ive mentioned above , and the important is the multi language and google play ??? which one?
thnx
mmns said:
but its written that all the roms are unlocked .
so , which rom will be suitable for all my needs that ive mentioned above , and the important is the multi language and google play ??? which one?
thnx
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Uh, Xiaomi.EU if you want OTA updates.
Meaning update from Xiaomi.
So safetynet is a form of security, mostly used so you can work with apps like google pay safely.
OTA means you can get all the updates via wirelessly and automaticly with a press of a button, restart and its done. It also means you only get access to stable versions of your Rom in this case, and dont have access to manual beta roms every week from xiaomi.eu. If you do manualy you need to have a custom recovery like TRWP.
Wildvine l1 is for streaming content like netflix where you can use all the benefits of higher quality vídeo and audio but it works on every avaiable rom out there for now so no issues theres.
If you are starting and dont know how to work with any of it(installing recovery, roms, fixing issues), you have 2 good choices, either go for xiaomi.eu option if you live in europe and want their optimized version of the rom, minimal bloatware, more costumizability, or go for Global if you live in other places and including europe. Global is consider a all rounder and the safer rom to use if you dont know anything.
You can i install everything you want later if you decide to invest your time finding more about roms and if you decide to take that leap.
I bought mi 11 ultra chinese version so i can go through the all process of installing everything myself and also took less time shipping and less cost, but i have 10 years of experience if that counts for anything
xwonic said:
So safetynet is a form of security, mostly used so you can work with apps like google pay safely.
OTA means you can get all the updates via wirelessly and automaticly with a press of a button, restart and its done. It also means you only get access to stable versions of your Rom in this case, and dont have access to manual beta roms every week from xiaomi.eu. If you do manualy you need to have a custom recovery like TRWP.
Wildvine l1 is for streaming content like netflix where you can use all the benefits of higher quality vídeo and audio but it works on every avaiable rom out there for now so no issues theres.
If you are starting and dont know how to work with any of it(installing recovery, roms, fixing issues), you have 2 good choices, either go for xiaomi.eu option if you live in europe and want their optimized version of the rom, minimal bloatware, more costumizability, or go for Global if you live in other places and including europe. Global is consider a all rounder and the safer rom to use if you dont know anything.
You can i install everything you want later if you decide to invest your time finding more about roms and if you decide to take that leap.
I bought mi 11 ultra chinese version so i can go through the all process of installing everything myself and also took less time shipping and less cost, but i have 10 years of experience if that counts for anything
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Welp here is a more detailed version of what I said.
I personally think of SafetyNet, googles way of assuring their developers that people cant bypass the payment methods to get free stuff.
That's why root triggers banking apps and stuff.
thnx guys for your answeres . im very happy to be here . i have a technical and pc knowledge .
my aim is to cheack with you , according to the details i gave you from the store :
1. if the device im buying is already rooted and unlocked
2. if im from israel , which rom is relevant to me - eu or global?
3. which rom is multilanguage?
i really be happy to get direct answer to all of my questions , 1+2+3 , its very important to me to achieve this data for my next steps .
thnx and god bless you all
1. Yes they are
2. Dosent matter if you want, but global would be
3. They all support many languages.
1. so if im from israel , i have to choose only the global? only the global will work for me?
2. if the device is already rooted and unlocked , is it mean that he has already the "trwp" ?
Global will work yes.
TWRP is a custom recovery.
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TWRP is a custom recovery.
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i dont understand the rule of the "twrp" , and when i add it to my device
mmns said:
i dont understand the rule of the "twrp" , and when i add it to my device
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The EU custom ROM is flashed to the phone using a custom recovery. In this case it is twrp recovery. It is much easier to produce ROMs in this format than a fastboot method. There are one, may be 2 fastboot ROMs built by EU Devs before the twrp recovery was available. You could use one of those but any further updates would need you to install twrp recovery as the updates are in that format too.
Just consider it a function of changing from stock to Custom ROMs. It's very little work to do but it does give you a better experience and ota updates.
so by instaling the twrp ill be able to get automatically notification about any updates and instal it by clicking . am i right?
Please answer my all questions properly .
how to unroot redmi note 9 but there are some conditions will it still work though -:
I have an unlocked bootloader
I have an custom recovery unofficial twrp dimenzino recovery like something it's name
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I went to an local shop they were saying if your phone got bricked it's your responsibility and were charging me ₹800 .. Is it true about bricking issue ?
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When I was doing it from magisk app it was giving insufficient partition size error . Can i have a reason for that and can it be unrooted in this condition?
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And now please tell the things in order to do like
First i have to remove custom recovery and tell the way ? Or it will be removed by flashing boot.img .
I have installed miui 13 so going to 12.5 will downgrade Android version ? I have listened that downgrading Android can brick pls confirm or i will stay to miui 13 only
Then how to lock bootloader after unrooting
And i know about data backup but it will reset my device ?
Where will I get original boot.img for my device provide link if possible Redmi note 9 (Merlin) Indian Varient.
What software will be used in pc and how to operate tutorial if possible .
Please reply all the questions..
Am regretting why I rooted without having zero knowledge please help me
Unfortunately, downgrading from MIUI 13 (A12) to MIUI 12 (A10/11) is/may not (be) possible because of the security patches and MIUI's anti-rollback feature. I could only downgrade my MIUI 12 back to 11 as it was still Android 10. You can unroot your device by flashing the MIUI using the Mi Flash. Just remember to choose a lock option and not Wipe Internal storage as you may lose the IMEI numbers and the whole NVRAM. I can't verify if it will work for you. It worked on my Redmi Note 9 Global (EEA). Also, I'm not sure about the MIUI and Android vendor downgrading as I've seen many people hard bricking their devices by forcing and bypassing the MIUI Recovery "Can't downgrade this MIUI version" error. Maybe I'm wrong in something. Feel free to criticize and fix my mistakes. Unlocking a bootloader and flashing a custom ROM is considered to be "irreversible and permanent" as the user's goal may be to get rid of the MIUI and full control of the phone/OS.
Mineplayerminer said:
Unfortunately, downgrading from MIUI 13 (A12) to MIUI 12 (A10/11) is/may not (be) possible because of the security patches and MIUI's anti-rollback feature. I could only downgrade my MIUI 12 back to 11 as it was still Android 10. You can unroot your device by flashing the MIUI using the Mi Flash. Just remember to choose a lock option and not Wipe Internal storage as you may lose the IMEI numbers and the whole NVRAM. I can't verify if it will work for you. It worked on my Redmi Note 9 Global (EEA). Also, I'm not sure about the MIUI and Android vendor downgrading as I've seen many people hard bricking their devices by forcing and bypassing the MIUI Recovery "Can't downgrade this MIUI version" error. Maybe I'm wrong in something. Feel free to criticize and fix my mistakes. Unlocking a bootloader and flashing a custom ROM is considered to be "irreversible and permanent" as the user's goal may be to get rid of the MIUI and full control of the phone/OS.
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Thanks for the response but can i have talk with you personally am having zero knowledge about it ok I want to remain to A13 global miui in Indian Varient and where will I find boot.img and flashing process via mi flash tool and what Is lock option how to enable it and not wipe my data. Pls tell. Am not sure what am I saying but custom recovery which i have and the boot.img will remove that custom recovery and Unroot my device and i need firmware file which is like 30mb and flash the folder containing files ?
gaurav_t said:
Thanks for the response but can i have talk with you personally am having zero knowledge about it ok I want to remain to A13 global miui in Indian Varient and where will I find boot.img and flashing process via mi flash tool and what Is lock option how to enable it and not wipe my data. Pls tell. Am not sure what am I saying but custom recovery which i have and the boot.img will remove that custom recovery and Unroot my device and i need firmware file which is like 30mb and flash the folder containing files ?
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Lock option locks the bootloader, like it came out of box. You can find the boot.img file in the ROM's package or in the MIUI's folder called Images. Lock option needs to wipe the device as it's enabling back the security layers to the memory to prevent injecting bad codes into the device. Unlocking disables it on the other side, that's why a full wipe is necessary.
Mineplayerminer said:
Lock option locks the bootloader, like it came out of box. You can find the boot.img file in the ROM's package or in the MIUI's folder called Images. Lock option needs to wipe the device as it's enabling back the security layers to the memory to prevent injecting bad codes into the device. Unlocking disables it on the other side, that's why a full wipe is necessary.
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Just saw there are three options clear user data and clean and lock and one more can't remember which should i