Different Models - Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers

Hi ! I have a noob question
They had three models of mi 8 the 64/128 & 256Go storage and two various models Global Version & a Chinese Version.
But really they had only one version per models of mi 8 but different Firmware of mi 8 ? Exemple for the 64Go model storage this is the same hardware of mi 8 and only the firmware change ? Chinese version or Global version ?
Thank you

ggkameleon said:
Hi ! I have a noob question
They had three models of mi 8 the 64/128 & 256Go storage and two various models Global Version & a Chinese Version.
But really they had only one version per models of mi 8 but different Firmware of mi 8 ? Exemple for the 64Go model storage this is the same hardware of mi 8 and only the firmware change ? Chinese version or Global version ?
Thank you
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Global version xiaomi smartphones have a sticker on the box and it says "global version" also they have global rom with locked bootloader.

SoNik+ said:
Global version xiaomi smartphones have a sticker on the box and it says "global version" also they have global rom with locked bootloader.
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Hi ! Thank you for your response.
I have a global verion but this is the same phone hardware only software change.
Thanks:good:

ggkameleon said:
Hi ! Thank you for your response.
I have a global verion but this is the same phone hardware only software change.
Thanks:good:
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Actually yes.. but if you flash chinese rom and lock your bootloader you gonna brick your device!

SoNik+ said:
Actually yes.. but if you flash chinese rom and lock your bootloader you gonna brick your device!
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Ok ! Thank you. Never lock bootloader on custom rom.
But I can lock it if I use Global rom.
Have a good day.

ggkameleon said:
Ok ! Thank you. Never lock bootloader on custom rom.
But I can lock it if I use Global rom.
Have a good day.
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You can lock bootloader only if you have chinese version smartphone with official china rom
You can lock bootloader only if you have global version smartphone with official global rom
Sorry for bolds but is important, you can have more info below:
Announcement on MIUI Version Can't Install On This Device
Important Announcement About Flashing Mi Phones Manufactured by China!
PS. Yes if you have global version mi8 you can lock the bootloader on official global rom!

SoNik+ said:
You can lock bootloader only if you have chinese version smartphone with official china rom
You can lock bootloader only if you have global version smartphone with official global rom
Sorry for bolds but is important, you can have more info below:
Announcement on MIUI Version Can't Install On This Device
Important Announcement About Flashing Mi Phones Manufactured by China!
PS. Yes if you have global version mi8 you can lock the bootloader on official global rom!
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Ok thanks for response.
But I see with link if you use Global phone you can't use miui china version ?
If I unlock my BL and flash Custom Rom Xiaimi.eu based on China miui version Rom !
They had mistake if I make Ota update of Xiaomi.eu Rom ? No risk lock it and brick it ?
Ps : Yes I understand just don't flash the chinese stable or dev Rom and vise versa !!! With Custom Rom no mistake just if you use miflash don't lock.
Thanks.

You can have every custom rom you want.. for example xiaomieu,it doesnt mean something what kind of source it is. You can use xiaomieu based on china rom with your global version smartphone!
Btw xiaomieu doesnt have ota updates you need to flash manually from twrp every time.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 256 GB global ROM

Hi,
I am interested in buying the new awesome Xiaomi Mi 8 Global ROM with 256 GB.
I've read many articles which confirm that there is such version of the smarphone but couldn't find any website which actually sell it. I saw only the 256 GB chinese version.
Is there really a 256 GB Global ROM version?
If not, is there any way to buy the 256 GB chinese version and use it outside of china? and what about the system language and localization is there any chance to put hebrew in it?
Thanks a lot!
edenk said:
Hi,
I am interested in buying the new awesome Xiaomi Mi 8 Global ROM with 256 GB.
I've read many articles which confirm that there is such version of the smarphone but couldn't find any website which actually sell it. I saw only the 256 GB chinese version.
Is there really a 256 GB Global ROM version?
If not, is there any way to buy the 256 GB chinese version and use it outside of china? and what about the system language and localization is there any chance to put hebrew in it?
Thanks a lot!
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yes according to gsm arena there is
If you still want this 256Gb ROM Mi8 then I can help you get it with Global ROM installed and bootloader being unlocked.
MI 8 with 256
manu1240 said:
If you still want this 256Gb ROM Mi8 then I can help you get it with Global ROM installed and bootloader being unlocked.
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Hello Manu
I have the phone with chinese rom, can you help guide me how can i insall Global rom on it
thanks
Rajeev
manu1240 said:
If you still want this 256Gb ROM Mi8 then I can help you get it with Global ROM installed and bootloader being unlocked.
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I am interrested in , how Can you help me ??
edenk said:
Hi,
I am interested in buying the new awesome Xiaomi Mi 8 Global ROM with 256 GB.
I've read many articles which confirm that there is such version of the smarphone but couldn't find any website which actually sell it. I saw only the 256 GB chinese version.
Is there really a 256 GB Global ROM version?
If not, is there any way to buy the 256 GB chinese version and use it outside of china? and what about the system language and localization is there any chance to put hebrew in it?
Thanks a lot!
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There is on global version of the phone just yet. There is only chinese version with unlocked bootloader and global rom. IIRC global have hebrew as an option and if not the xiaomi.eu roms should have. If you really need global rom and locked bootloader I would suggest waiting a bit longer.
Superbia said:
There is on global version of the phone just yet. There is only chinese version with unlocked bootloader and global rom. IIRC global have hebrew as an option and if not the xiaomi.eu roms should have. If you really need global rom and locked bootloader I would suggest waiting a bit longer.
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Sorry but I don't really understand all that bootloader thing.
What is this bootloader?
What happens if it is locked?
What happens if it is unlocked?
Thanks!
edenk said:
Sorry but I don't really understand all that bootloader thing.
What is this bootloader?
What happens if it is locked?
What happens if it is unlocked?
Thanks!
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simple
unlocked bootloader means
u can install custom recovery an custom roms
locked bootloader means
u can only install official firmware (roms)
-fluffy- said:
simple
unlocked bootloader means
u can install custom recovery an custom roms
locked bootloader means
u can only install official firmware (roms)
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Can I unlock every Chinese version of this model? Do I need to buy a special edition of it?
Thanks!
edenk said:
Can I unlock every Chinese version of this model? Do I need to buy a special edition of it?
Thanks!
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yes u can unlock them all

Chinese stable rom to eu?

Hi all, my mi 9 currently has the Chinese rom which I would like to replace with the stable EU/US. Can I do so without unlocking bootloader? thx!
No way to flash miui eu rom because it without fastbootrom.
So you just can flash MIUI EN Global stable ROM by fastboot method.
Kris Chen said:
No way to flash miui eu rom because it without fastbootrom.
So you just can flash MIUI EN Global stable ROM by fastboot method.
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Alright thx, so I have to wait a week to get the BL unlock..hardware between chinese / eu, etc.. is identical?
Yes, you have to wait for 360hr then Xiaomi unlock app allows you to proceed unlock bootloader procedure.
Hardware is identically bet chinese and Eu mi9. Modem.
nahsha said:
Alright thx, so I have to wait a week to get the BL unlock..hardware between chinese / eu, etc.. is identical?
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Question Mi 11 Ultra 12.0.2 RKAEUVF debranding/switch to RKAEUXM

Hello together,
i got an Mi 11 Ultra 12.0.2 RKAEUVF. Is it possible to debrand or switch to an "clean" Rom RKAEUXM without unlocked bootloader?
Thanks in advance
Maximowic said:
Global Rom RKAEUXM
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RKAEUXM is the EU Rom, not global.
themissionimpossible said:
RKAEUXM is the EU Rom, not global.
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Thanks, got updated the thread.
Maximowic said:
i got an Mi 11 Ultra 12.0.2 RKAEUVF.
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AFAIK you should own the UK version, as the UK is no longer a member of the EEA (European Economic Area).
Got my Mi 11 Ultra from Vodafone in Germany... afaik the updates by Vodafone are realy bad - have to wait for updates for 5 months to be on the same stand like the "clean" Europe/Global Roms.
Maximowic said:
have to wait for updates for 5 months to be on the same stand like the "clean" Europe/Global Roms.
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But global ROM is far behind the EEA (EU) and CN (China) roms...
Latest global is 12.0.2.0.RKAMIXM
See:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
Thats right, my Mi 11 Ultra has now "MIUI Global 12.0.2 Stabil RKAEUVF" it is the EU Rom with Vodafone branding afaik. Is there a way to flash it on 12.x.x RKAEUXM (Rom without Vodafone branding)?
I've no direct experience, but I suppose you need to unlock the bootloader and use a tool like this:
XiaoMiTool V2 - Modding of Xiaomi devices made easy for everyone
XiaoMiTool V2 is a easy to use tool to install rom on your Xiaomi device. Modding made easy for everyone! Download it for free now!
www.xiaomitool.com
But ask for more information before proceeding.
@Maximowic have you done it? Did you encounter any issues with it? I'm on the same situation as you, wonder if you figured it out.
I have been on EUVF, too and flashed to the custom EU Rom. I would suggest to flash it via fastboot first and then upgrade to the latest version.
hi,
is there any chance to download this version anywhere as a backup to relock the bootloader in the future?
regards
p.s.
am just not sure if with my current rom 12.5.6.0. RKAEUXM stable i would easily relock the bootloader..
my original rom was vodafone uk 12.0.2.0 RKAEUVF
please
I think you can only relock your bootloader with the original rom you had when you unlocked your bootloader or at least of the same branch

Question How can I change global redmi note 12 pro+ (without BL unlock)

Help me please?
How many method is there to change global in xiaomi?
Since your question is not explicit, you cannot change version (Global to EEA or others, etc.) or downgrade without unlocking the bootloader.
To summarize you can only update the installed version.
Now I am using this phone with china version. I bought it from china. But I don't like this version and I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I am finding other methods like hardware method(redmi 8a). But I am not a phone repairman.
Is there any other methods for rubypro? I really want to know.
(note: sorry for my eng skill)
William_Moe said:
Now I am using this phone with china version. I bought it from china. But I don't like this version and I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I am finding other methods like hardware method(redmi 8a). But I am not a phone repairman.
Is there any other methods for rubypro? I really want to know.
(note: sorry for my eng skill)
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The price of the motherboard and the labor will cost you relatively expensive and provided you find the part.
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Anyway you bought a Chinese version with soc Mediatek and:
Few or no development for the Mediatek soc
Impossible to re-lock the bootloader with a rom of a different version than Chinese.
NOSS8 said:
The price of the motherboard and the labor will cost you relatively expensive and provided you find the part.
Edit:
Anyway you bought a Chinese version with soc Mediatek and:
Few or no development for the Mediatek soc
Impossible to re-lock the bootloader with a rom of a different version than Chinese.
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thanks bro.
William_Moe said:
Now I am using this phone with china version. I bought it from china. But I don't like this version and I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I am finding other methods like hardware method(redmi 8a). But I am not a phone repairman.
Is there any other methods for rubypro? I really want to know.
(note: sorry for my eng skill)
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Since you have china version even if you installed global rom on locked bl , it will stuck in mi recovery and won't boot
santoshhh000 said:
Since you have china version even if you installed global rom on locked bl , it will stuck in mi recovery and won't boot
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Nope, xiaomi Eu rom provided roms for the 3 models.
Community-funded MediaTek Support
We have launched a community-funded initiative to support select MediaTek Dimensity devices. The details are in the "About" section of the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/xiaomieu
xiaomi.eu
NOSS8 said:
Nope, xiaomi Eu rom provided roms for the 3 models.
Community-funded MediaTek Support
We have launched a community-funded initiative to support select MediaTek Dimensity devices. The details are in the "About" section of the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/xiaomieu
xiaomi.eu
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You tagged wrong person i guess
santoshhh000 said:
You tagged wrong person i guess
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If you install a golbal stock rom on a Chinese device and re-lock the bootloader, the phone is bricked.
You can't do this on a locked bootloader.
Global stock roms work on Chinese device and Xiaomi Eu rom as well.
NOSS8 said:
If you install a golbal stock rom on a Chinese device and re-lock the bootloader, the phone is bricked.
You can't do this on a locked bootloader.
Global stock roms work on Chinese device and Xiaomi Eu rom as well.
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Didn't i said the same... He will be stuck in miui recovery with a message "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device""
And u can't unlock bl (In this device case as we have mtk exploit still working we can flash via sptool)
the OP concerned the change of version not an update. who will download a global rom for it installed on a Cn rom with a locked bootloader?
NOSS8 said:
the OP concerned the change of version not an update. who will download a global rom for it installed on a Cn rom with a locked bootloader?
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I know that I already replied regarding it

Question No more NFC on Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

Hi everyone.
After looking for hours on internet, I'm here, with this thread.
Like many people, after the last update to MIUI GLOBAL 14.0.3.0 stable (SMOINXM) in May, I don't have NFC anymore.
I checked my model : 22101316UP and if I'm not wrong, there is NFC
My bootloader is unloacked, the lock is open on the top of my screen when I boot my phone.
So, do I have to install a new update Global 14.0.6.0.SMOMIXM in fastboot mode ? (My region is France)
Do I have to lock the bootloader ? Anything else ?
I'm running out of ideas
Thank you for your time.
You have Indian model .install EEA or global last in fastboot
rayman95 said:
You have Indian model .install EEA or global last in fastboot
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Indian ?
I thought Indian model doesn't have NFC ?
So I just have to flash 14.0.10 in Fasbtboot and it will be okay then ?
rayman95 said:
You have Indian model .install EEA or global last in fastboot
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And I can say it now, it's working ! I flashed the rom and NFC is back !
Thank you so much !

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