[Q] A Proper Guide for Rom Flashing Our Mi8? Avoiding EDL and Bricking Device

[Q] A Proper Guide for Rom Flashing Our Mi8? Avoiding EDL and Bricking Device - Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers

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.

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Xiaomi Mi5 Prime .RAW and FAKE ROM removing

Hello, I own Xiaomi Mi5 Prime, is it possible to make it capture images in .RAW format, if yes, whats the way? Thanks!

pi4a7a said:
Hello, I own Xiaomi Mi5 Prime, is it possible to make it capture images in .RAW format, if yes, whats the way? Thanks!
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Try some 3rd part app like Footej Camera (should be free to check if RAW is available) or other camera apps like (manual camera, proshot etc.) to see if it has RAW support.
RAW option is available in Footej Camera in My Mi5 prime with RR rom. The last MIUI version (Xiaomi.eu version) that I checked also passed the manual camera compatibility test which should mean that rom will support RAW too and have camera2 api enabled. Newer Global rom probably have camera2 api enabled too.
LineageOS also have camera2 api and RAW support (most probably).

JRC1995 said:
Try some 3rd part app like Footej Camera (should be free to check if RAW is available) or other camera apps like (manual camera, proshot etc.) to see if it has RAW support.
RAW option is available in Footej Camera in My Mi5 prime with RR rom. The last MIUI version (Xiaomi.eu version) that I checked also passed the manual camera compatibility test which should mean that rom will support RAW too and have camera2 api enabled. Newer Global rom probably have camera2 api enabled too.
LineageOS also have camera2 api and RAW support (most probably).
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Im using MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNBD) | Stable ROM
My Mi5P doesn't pass the Manual camera compatibility test... aaannnd there is no option in Footej Camera for raw just the quality of the JPEG.
Which MIUI rom should I flash for RAW support?
Also I want to ask about the updater app, looks like it can't connect with network its version 3.0.0 is there update or something ?
Thanks.

pi4a7a said:
Im using MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNBD) | Stable ROM
My Mi5P doesn't pass the Manual camera compatibility test... aaannnd there is no option in Footej Camera for raw just the quality of the JPEG.
Which MIUI rom should I flash for RAW support?
Also I want to ask about the updater app, looks like it can't connect with network its version 3.0.0 is there update or something ?
Thanks.
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Firstly you seem to be having a very old global rom. So you may need to update it.
If you click the the dots in footej camera you will get options like grid, white balance, single photo etc in the viewfinder.
If you click the single photo option you will get options for HDR, RAW, Burst mode.....
But I doubt you will get RAW support without the camera 2 api enabled (if it is enabled footej camera should also 'show' shutter speed and ISO in viewfinder by default.
But other than the camera thing, I have another major concern for your rom.
I am not sure, but I suspect that you have a 'fake ROM' or 'vendor ROM'.
"h t t p: //xiaomit ips.com/guide/how-to-spot-fake-miui-rom-on-your-phone/" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
You have more than 4 digits for the version apparently.
It is advisable to get rid of the fake rom as soon as possible....generally they are full of bugs..and may even have adwares and malwares with worse performace. And yes having a fake rom is probably the reason why you have no OTA yet....(not a network problem but a rom problem). Do your research and if you can confirm you are having a fake rom getting rid of it should be your first priority.
I was lucky to have a official global rom from the start, so I can't advise you on how to get rid of it from my own experience.
However I had this link bookmarked as I was expecting I will recieve a fake rom:
"h t t p : //en. miui .com/thread-309122-1-1.html" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
It seems to list some possible ways to remove the fake rom from least risky to most risky method. Most risky method should still be fine if you are flashing the proper rom, I guess.
EDL is often the recommended method for totally getting rid of it...but after a certain version Xiaomi blocked EDL or something.
Assuming your bootloader is locked, you can request for Mi unlock by explaining your situation and then fastboot flash your rom with the latest global beta (or stable) or you may be able to put twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu version of the rom (which is a bloatfree translated chinese version of miui....which is quite stable..)

JRC1995 said:
Firstly you seem to be having a very old global rom. So you may need to update it.
If you click the the dots in footej camera you will get options like grid, white balance, single photo etc in the viewfinder.
If you click the single photo option you will get options for HDR, RAW, Burst mode.....
But I doubt you will get RAW support without the camera 2 api enabled (if it is enabled footej camera should also 'show' shutter speed and ISO in viewfinder by default.
But other than the camera thing, I have another major concern for your rom.
I am not sure, but I suspect that you have a 'fake ROM' or 'vendor ROM'.
"h t t p: //xiaomit ips.com/guide/how-to-spot-fake-miui-rom-on-your-phone/" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
You have more than 4 digits for the version apparently.
It is advisable to get rid of the fake rom as soon as possible....generally they are full of bugs..and may even have adwares and malwares with worse performace. And yes having a fake rom is probably the reason why you have no OTA yet....(not a network problem but a rom problem). Do your research and if you can confirm you are having a fake rom getting rid of it should be your first priority.
I was lucky to have a official global rom from the start, so I can't advise you on how to get rid of it from my own experience.
However I had this link bookmarked as I was expecting I will recieve a fake rom:
"h t t p : //en. miui .com/thread-309122-1-1.html" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
It seems to list some possible ways to remove the fake rom from least risky to most risky method. Most risky method should still be fine if you are flashing the proper rom, I guess.
EDL is often the recommended method for totally getting rid of it...but after a certain version Xiaomi blocked EDL or something.
Assuming your bootloader is locked, you can request for Mi unlock by explaining your situation and then fastboot flash your rom with the latest global beta (or stable) or you may be able to put twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu version of the rom (which is a bloatfree translated chinese version of miui....which is quite stable..)
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Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
They say "Please note that the new MIUI versions (7.3.X.X and above) today already blocking this method (EDL), but if you have the old version you can use it."
Mine is 7.2 so I guess it's not locked right ?
Can you provide me the best step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
EDL
Thanks

pi4a7a said:
Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
Can you provide me a step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
Thanks
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Follow the 2nd link : "http://en.miui.com/thread-309122-1-1.html"
They have done a good job arranging the possible options along with links to other threads and tutorials necessary for this process.
Sorry, I am not too experienced myself regarding removal of a fake rom. I can help you with specific things like how to unlock bootloader or stuffs but totally getting rid of fake rom can be a complex process and many options and method may be needed to be tried.
First just try to do the simplest possible thing:
0) Backup all data if you need to. Pics, contacts stuffs....
1) Go to miui forum and download the latest China Dev Recovery rom. (It should have english language as an option but no
gapps). ("http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435") (you may also try the Global beta\stable roms)
2) Rename the downloaded rom to "update.zip" and put it in your phone.
3) Open updater app. Go to menu (three dots or something...) ->choose update package -> then choose the update.zip.
4) The app should try to verify the package and update to it.
5) If update is successfully done check about and see if the version number looks real.
If you happen to have successful then you have removed the fake rom. At this stage you may already have RAW support and more. But if you used the China Dev Rom, you may want to use the Global rom or custom roms for which you have to unlock bootloader. If you have somehow successfully updated to the official global beta\stable rom and don't want to root or try custom rom then no need to do anything.
Note you may first try the above steps using the latest global dev\stable rom and then if it fails, next try to us china dev\stable rom. I think there is a higher chance for china dev\stable rom to work successfully because fake roms are usually based on the china rom.
To unlock bootloader.
1) Make sure you have an MI account at miui forum...and also you must sign in with the same account in your phone. Your account and device should be connected. ALso make sure your MI\MIUI account has proper details like Name, Phone Number etc.
(Also it's better if you keep your name free of spaces).
2) Unlock developer mode. Search google on how to unlock developer settings in miui if you need to.
3) Go to developer settings (probably it will appear inside additional settings)> enable usb debugging and other usb related settings)
4) Enable "allow OEM bootloader unlock" (may not be exactly written like that, currently not in miui so I can't mention the option in exact terms) if the option is there.
5) I think in developer settings there was an option to check lock status of phone....and inside the option there is a button to associate the phone with mi account..do it. (may not be necessary, but just to be safe).
6) Then apply for unlock permission here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Note: Your name should be without spaces while filling up.
If you encounter warnings in chinese , use google translate or something. I was warned in chinese about my image verfiication
captcha error.
There you have to explain why you need to unlock bootloader. Clearly explain your need regarding why (it may be because you are still stuck in fake rom and you want to remove it or if you are already in official china rom you can explain that you want to shift to global rom).
7) Wait for the msg. They (Xiaomi) should message to your phone (the no. which is registered to your mi account) regarding if they have accepted your request and granted you unlock permission. After that they will provide the link to download the unlock tool and a code.
8) Connect your phone to computer after entering fastboot mode (power off your phone then hold volumn down+power button until you see the fastboot screen). Then just use the mi unlock tool that you will recieve and follow the instructions to unlock the phone. (for more details you may google on how to use mi unlock tool to unlock bootloader or something).
Once you have unlocked bootloader:
You can have several options. You may shift to global dev rom (download the fastboot rom for your device and use the mi flashing tool. "http://en.miui.com/a-234.html". Google for more details)
NOTE: Be careful following this steps. I won't be responsible if your device is bricked. I may have overlooked certain things so consider my instructions merely as a summary. Do check the links for details. Also even if the miui thread about unlocking bootloader suggest one to use china dev rom for unlocking, I have unlocked my bootloader from global beta rom and global stable rom may work too.
You may install twrp and then flash Xiaomi.eu (China versions of MIUI made bloatfree with more languages and necessary gapps like google play store and services) or you can try custom roms like Resurrection Remix, Lineage OS etc. All of them should have camera 2 api support, at least.
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pi4a7a said:
Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
They say "Please note that the new MIUI versions (7.3.X.X and above) today already blocking this method (EDL), but if you have the old version you can use it."
Mine is 7.2 so I guess it's not locked right ?
Can you provide me the best step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
EDL
Thanks
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Apparently yes, you might be able to attempt EDL. However, I have no experience in that regards. You have to google it.

JRC1995 said:
Follow the 2nd link : "http://en.miui.com/thread-309122-1-1.html"
They have done a good job arranging the possible options along with links to other threads and tutorials necessary for this process.
Sorry, I am not too experienced myself regarding removal of a fake rom. I can help you with specific things like how to unlock bootloader or stuffs but totally getting rid of fake rom can be a complex process and many options and method may be needed to be tried.
First just try to do the simplest possible thing:
0) Backup all data if you need to. Pics, contacts stuffs....
1) Go to miui forum and download the latest China Dev Recovery rom. (It should have english language as an option but no
gapps). ("http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435") (you may also try the Global beta\stable roms)
2) Rename the downloaded rom to "update.zip" and put it in your phone.
3) Open updater app. Go to menu (three dots or something...) ->choose update package -> then choose the update.zip.
4) The app should try to verify the package and update to it.
5) If update is successfully done check about and see if the version number looks real.
If you happen to have successful then you have removed the fake rom. At this stage you may already have RAW support and more. But if you used the China Dev Rom, you may want to use the Global rom or custom roms for which you have to unlock bootloader. If you have somehow successfully updated to the official global beta\stable rom and don't want to root or try custom rom then no need to do anything.
Note you may first try the above steps using the latest global dev\stable rom and then if it fails, next try to us china dev\stable rom. I think there is a higher chance for china dev\stable rom to work successfully because fake roms are usually based on the china rom.
To unlock bootloader.
1) Make sure you have an MI account at miui forum...and also you must sign in with the same account in your phone. Your account and device should be connected. ALso make sure your MI\MIUI account has proper details like Name, Phone Number etc.
(Also it's better if you keep your name free of spaces).
2) Unlock developer mode. Search google on how to unlock developer settings in miui if you need to.
3) Go to developer settings (probably it will appear inside additional settings)> enable usb debugging and other usb related settings)
4) Enable "allow OEM bootloader unlock" (may not be exactly written like that, currently not in miui so I can't mention the option in exact terms) if the option is there.
5) I think in developer settings there was an option to check lock status of phone....and inside the option there is a button to associate the phone with mi account..do it. (may not be necessary, but just to be safe).
6) Then apply for unlock permission here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Note: Your name should be without spaces while filling up.
If you encounter warnings in chinese , use google translate or something. I was warned in chinese about my image verfiication
captcha error.
There you have to explain why you need to unlock bootloader. Clearly explain your need regarding why (it may be because you are still stuck in fake rom and you want to remove it or if you are already in official china rom you can explain that you want to shift to global rom).
7) Wait for the msg. They (Xiaomi) should message to your phone (the no. which is registered to your mi account) regarding if they have accepted your request and granted you unlock permission. After that they will provide the link to download the unlock tool and a code.
8) Connect your phone to computer after entering fastboot mode (power off your phone then hold volumn down+power button until you see the fastboot screen). Then just use the mi unlock tool that you will recieve and follow the instructions to unlock the phone. (for more details you may google on how to use mi unlock tool to unlock bootloader or something).
Once you have unlocked bootloader:
You can have several options. You may shift to global dev rom (download the fastboot rom for your device and use the mi flashing tool. "http://en.miui.com/a-234.html". Google for more details)
NOTE: Be careful following this steps. I won't be responsible if your device is bricked. I may have overlooked certain things so consider my instructions merely as a summary. Do check the links for details. Also even if the miui thread about unlocking bootloader suggest one to use china dev rom for unlocking, I have unlocked my bootloader from global beta rom and global stable rom may work too.
You may install twrp and then flash Xiaomi.eu (China versions of MIUI made bloatfree with more languages and necessary gapps like google play store and services) or you can try custom roms like Resurrection Remix, Lineage OS etc. All of them should have camera 2 api support, at least.
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Apparently yes, you might be able to attempt EDL. However, I have no experience in that regards. You have to google it.
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I downloaded Version: V8.1.4.0.MAAMIDI (MIUI8) Global Stable ROM from their site
Did as you said with the Updater app, now all I see is black screen with white circle spinning from about 5 minutes.
In case this method bricks my device what should I do?
Edit: It's booting now..
Edit2: Nothing really happened, just drained my battery with 4%. Everything is still the same...

What exactly did happen?
IIRC the updater app first verify the package and then tries to update.
Was the verification successful?
Did it directly went to the black screen in one go?
Also you may wait for at least 10-20 minutes.
I am not really experienced in this method...I only suggested as it was written in the link.
I don't think it's exactly bricked, the white circle means something is going on......if the updater successfully updated first boot should take some time.
In case of brick., I am not sure what to do with a locked bootloader. You will probably be able to still go to fastboot (holding volume down + power button)....but not exactly sure what after that. May be you will need an engineering cable. May be make a thread here or search google regard what to do when mi 5 bricked with locked bootloader.
Here's a thread where an user bricked his phone while bootloader is locked: http://en.miui.com/thread-474717-1-1.html
Hopefully the solution given in the reply should work: http://en.miui.com/thread-298885-1-1.html

JRC1995 said:
What exactly did happen?
IIRC the updater app first verify the package and then tries to update.
Was the verification successful?
Did it directly went to the black screen in one go?
Also you may wait for at least 10-20 minutes.
I am not really experienced in this method...I only suggested as it was written in the link.
I don't think it's exactly bricked, the white circle means something is going on......if the updater successfully updated first boot should take some time.
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The Updater verificated the package and then it ask me am I sure, etc. and I agreed then the circle for 10 min. then restarted, and nothing changed...

pi4a7a said:
Edit: It's booting now..
Edit2: Nothing really happened, just drained my battery with 4%. Everything is still the same...
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So still the vendor rom?
I guess you can try china dev recovery rom next.
Or other methods. May be start by unlocking bootloader (may have to wait 3-10 days to get permission and in the end they may even deny permission for some reason) or you may take the risk and try EDL searching google for guide.

JRC1995 said:
So still the vendor rom?
I guess you can try china dev recovery rom next.
Or other methods. May be start by unlocking bootloader (may have to wait 3-10 days to get permission and in the end they may even deny permission for some reason) or you may take the risk and try EDL searching google for guide.
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Yup...
I will try the China rom but wasn't this rom without Google Play store and Google Services, how can I get them without unlocking bootloader?
If this fails I will try Option Two... Or I will try it directly

pi4a7a said:
Yup...
I will try the China rom but wasn't this rom without Google Play store and Google Services, how can I get them without unlocking bootloader?
If this fails I will try Option Two... Or I will try it directly
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Here's a relevant thread (check the whole discussion, and decide how you wanna do it): https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/play-store-mi5-chinese-dev-miui-8-rom-t3578236
Apparently this is usually the suggested way to install gapps in china rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-299317-1-1.html

JRC1995 said:
Here's a relevant thread (check the whole discussion, and decide how you wanna do it): https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/play-store-mi5-chinese-dev-miui-8-rom-t3578236
Apparently this is usually the suggested way to install gapps in china rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-299317-1-1.html
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Tried China ROM but it couldnt be verified by the Updater...
The Mi tool for PC shows the picture from the first post from this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-309629-1-1.html
I really don't want to unlock the bootloader what should I do..

pi4a7a said:
Tried China ROM but it couldnt be verified by the Updater...
The Mi tool for PC shows the picture from the first post from this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-309629-1-1.html
I really don't want to unlock the bootloader what should I do..
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For chinese characters you can try google translate phone app to get the gist of what is going on.
Also the thread is quite old, I wonder if the same thing can be done using the English version of MI PC Suite or not. You can try that if the language barrier poses a problem. But I am not sure if there are any reason for which english version shouldn't be used or not.
Even if you unlock bootloader it can be relocked again while flashing the global fastboot rom using mi flash tool if you choose the clean all and lock (or something like that) option.

JRC1995 said:
For chinese characters you can try google translate phone app to get the gist of what is going on.
Also the thread is quite old, I wonder if the same thing can be done using the English version of MI PC Suite or not. You can try that if the language barrier poses a problem. But I am not sure if there are any reason for which english version shouldn't be used or not.
Even if you unlock bootloader it can be relocked again while flashing the global fastboot rom using mi flash tool if you choose the clean all and lock (or something like that) option.
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I just don't want to go through the unlocking process and requesting and stuff...
I give up...

UPDATE!
I just coudn't sleep all night because of that...
So I followed so many guides and nothing worked, then I discovered this one - http://en.miui.com/thread-293457-1-1.html
Everything went fine, now my phone is going through first boot up so im waiting, Ill update is with more details when I got results.
EDIT: The device got bricked... I went through the procces again and this time the PC Suite (English version) found a newer ROM and installed it, it said procces failed or something like that, the device turned on and it was with the new 8.2 china rom, all information was on the phone, everything is good now, Thanks for all the help
Suggesting all to you guys with Fake Mi rom, remove it!

pi4a7a said:
UPDATE!
I just coudn't sleep all night because of that...
So I followed so many guides and nothing worked, then I discovered this one - http://en.miui.com/thread-293457-1-1.html
Everything went fine, now my phone is going through first boot up so im waiting, Ill update is with more details when I got results.
EDIT: The device got bricked... I went through the procces again and this time the PC Suite (English version) found a newer ROM and installed it, it said procces failed or something like that, the device turned on and it was with the new 8.2 china rom, all information was on the phone, everything is good now, Thanks for all the help
Suggesting all to you guys with Fake Mi rom, remove it!
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I don't know what happened, but it's all's well when the end is well, I guess.
It sounds like you went through a messy processes, some bugs may appear as a result....if you experience strange graphical bugs or something you might consider full wipe flashing but if there is no major bugs (though there are some bugs that are part of the rom which won't be gone no matter how clean the flash is), things should be alright now if you are on the official version.
I am not sure if camera2 api is enabled by default in 8.2 stable china rom (which is what I am guessing you have now?) but hopefully it is enabled. In miui 8 camera 2 can still be enabled by editing build props even if it is not enabled by default but that will need root which will need bootloader unlocking beforehand......but hopefully latest stable version is enabled by default.
So it seems you are stuck on the china rom...but if you can make gapps work with it, it might not be so bad. I also hear that china roms are more supported and has less bug (3rd party widgets didin't work well in latest global dev but work for me in latest xiaomi.eu based on china rom) and many users said that china rom has better audio output (in headphone or something)...but that may be fixed in latest global rom....well my point is that there can be some pros in staying in china rom too.

JRC1995 said:
I don't know what happened, but it's all's well when the end is well, I guess.
It sounds like you went through a messy processes, some bugs may appear as a result....if you experience strange graphical bugs or something you might consider full wipe flashing but if there is no major bugs (though there are some bugs that are part of the rom which won't be gone no matter how clean the flash is), things should be alright now if you are on the official version.
I am not sure if camera2 api is enabled by default in 8.2 stable china rom (which is what I am guessing you have now?) but hopefully it is enabled. In miui 8 camera 2 can still be enabled by editing build props even if it is not enabled by default but that will need root which will need bootloader unlocking beforehand......but hopefully latest stable version is enabled by default.
So it seems you are stuck on the china rom...but if you can make gapps work with it, it might not be so bad. I also hear that china roms are more supported and has less bug (3rd party widgets didin't work well in latest global dev but work for me in latest xiaomi.eu based on china rom) and many users said that china rom has better audio output (in headphone or something)...but that may be fixed in latest global rom....well my point is that there can be some pros in staying in china rom too.
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There are no bugs at all. Raw is not supported...
Now I want to swap to Global stable rom, is that posssible ? This is top priority now.
If not, How can I get google play working on this china 8.2 stable?

pi4a7a said:
There are no bugs at all. Raw is not supported...
Now I want to swap to Global stable rom, is that posssible ? This is top priority now.
If not, How can I get google play working on this china 8.2 stable?
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So it didn't pass the manual camera compatibility test? (Note, RAW is not available in stock camera, it can only be used in some 3rd party camera if camera 2 api is enabled which can be checked using manual camera compatibility test)
I guess, then they implemented this feature in the dev versions. You can probably update to china dev by downloading the latest china dev ota rom and updating it with the updater app after renaming it to update.zip. Or they will probably implement it in the later stable versions which they will release.
Switching to global rom without unlocking bootloader? Now that process is not as straightforward.
Here's a thread about it: http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
But it talks about making\buying an engineering cable.....unlocking bootloader is much less hassle imo and in future all these rom switicng things will be lot easier.......
For installing google apps in china rom, you need google installer or something, I guess. Installing gapps should be the simplest thing that you can try at the moment, I guess. You have to use google installer or something.
http://www.technobuzz.net/install-google-apps-xiaomi-miui-china-rom/
https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/
I gave some links earlier too...I really haven't tried any of these things, google can be your friends in this regards.

JRC1995 said:
So it didn't pass the manual camera compatibility test? (Note, RAW is not available in stock camera, it can only be used in some 3rd party camera if camera 2 api is enabled which can be checked using manual camera compatibility test)
I guess, then they implemented this feature in the dev versions. You can probably update to china dev by downloading the latest china dev ota rom and updating it with the updater app after renaming it to update.zip. Or they will probably implement it in the later stable versions which they will release.
Switching to global rom without unlocking bootloader? Now that process is not as straightforward.
Here's a thread about it: http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
But it talks about making\buying an engineering cable.....unlocking bootloader is much less hassle imo and in future all these rom switicng things will be lot easier.......
For installing google apps in china rom, you need google installer or something, I guess. Installing gapps should be the simplest thing that you can try at the moment, I guess. You have to use google installer or something.
http://www.technobuzz.net/install-google-apps-xiaomi-miui-china-rom/
https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/
I gave some links earlier too...I really haven't tried any of these things, google can be your friends in this regards.
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So if I unlock my bootloader it will be easy to change to Global Stable right?
I will reques unlock code.
Can you share the process for UB please?
And how to lock it later if its not ok to stay with unlocked..

Device won't be detected on QFIL/QPST, No ESN/No Phone

So, to modify the modem of dipper in order to get VoWi-Fi on my phone, I probably need to have the aceess to 9008 DIAG port. When I enable the diag port from ADB shell, it only enables 901D which won't work with QFIL or QPST. Are there anybody succeded with this?
EDL enables 9008, but QPST or QFIL still won't let me to backup or modify since it's on the download mode.
@tsongming I believe you are experienced with this procedure, so I guess I want to tag you.
Edit : Anyone has an idea to fix this? NO PHONE / NO ESL on QPST

The War Profiteer said:
So, to modify the modem of dipper in order to get VoWi-Fi on my phone, I probably need to have the aceess to 9008 DIAG port. When I enable the diag port from ADB shell, it only enables 901D which won't work with QFIL or QPST. Are there anybody succeded with this?
EDL enables 9008, but QPST or QFIL still won't let me to backup or modify since it's on the download mode.
@tsongming I believe you are experienced with this procedure, so I guess I want to tag you.
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I have seen this issue a few years ago and off the top of my head I don't remember. But there is a solution, and I am pretty sure that I made notes about it, give me a few minutes and I will look for it, and will be back soon.
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The War Profiteer said:
So, to modify the modem of dipper in order to get VoWi-Fi on my phone, I probably need to have the aceess to 9008 DIAG port. When I enable the diag port from ADB shell, it only enables 901D which won't work with QFIL or QPST. Are there anybody succeded with this?
EDL enables 9008, but QPST or QFIL still won't let me to backup or modify since it's on the download mode.
@tsongming I believe you are experienced with this procedure, so I guess I want to tag you.
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Okay, at first I thought that you are bricked and that you could not get into EDL. But after re-reading your post. I see that you are not, You are wanting to open bands using QPST. While, I have read that this possible, as far as I know you need a proprietary a proprietary tool that is very expensive.
This link describes the steps and has a broken link to an old version of the tool and a link to a current version which is very pricy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/help/unlocking-bands-t3565979
I have more info on this, and when I find it, I will come back and add more. I remember an article on a Miui website that had instructions step by step, so I am looking for that too. I have never personally never attempted opening bands. However, I have read stories of success and failure when attempting to do it, so it may be risky. Nonetheless, I think you are well aware of that, and I am interested to see if it can be done.
Edit: If you are hard bricked and can not enter EDL, you will need to buy the EDL cable from Amazon they are cheap, like $5 or if the phone is seen from ADB you can get to EDL ( 9008) with this command : adb reboot edl

tsongming said:
I have seen this issue a few years ago and off the top of my head I don't remember. But there is a solution, and I am pretty sure that I made notes about it, give me a few minutes and I will look for it, and will be back soon.
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Okay, at first I thought that you are bricked and that you could not get into EDL. But after re-reading your post. I see that you are not, You are wanting to open bands using QPST. While, I have read that this possible, as far as I know you need a proprietary a proprietary tool that is very expensive.
This link describes the steps and has a broken link to an old version of the tool and a link to a current version which is very pricy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/help/unlocking-bands-t3565979
I have more info on this, and when I find it, I will come back and add more. I remember an article on a Miui website that had instructions step by step, so I am looking for that too. I have never personally never attempted opening bands. However, I have read stories of success and failure when attempting to do it, so it may be risky. Nonetheless, I think you are well aware of that, and I am interested to see if it can be done.
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Thanks for your help. I'm not trying to unlock bands, I need to merge a few files into the phone using the QPST in order to get it working, so I need to get into 9008 without having to use download mode. ?

The War Profiteer said:
Thanks for your help. I'm not trying to unlock bands, I need to merge a few files into the phone using the QPST in order to get it working, so I need to get into 9008 without having to use download mode. ?
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I edited the last post; EDL is port 9008 : you can get there with : adb reboot edl or worst case scenario : https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Cable-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7ZR98PJHRW9BJE5SQXV3 Cheaper ones exist on Amazon
@The War Profiteer
You can also enter EDL with this TWRP : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eOnz-NzHkLc_UNCeD_ecE6C3sCXhwU-U
Just choose the reboot to EDL option

tsongming said:
I edited the last post; EDL is port 9008 : you can get there with : adb reboot edl or worst case scenario : https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Cable-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7ZR98PJHRW9BJE5SQXV3 Cheaper ones exist on Amazon
You can also enter EDL with this TWRP : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eOnz-NzHkLc_UNCeD_ecE6C3sCXhwU-U
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I see. Some people were able to backup or modify the firmware on 901D mode apparently, but I'm unable to do that. It says No Phone/No ESN on QPST program, and QFIL will say that no phone found on that port. Do you have any idea how can I achieve this? I've been trying many drivers to be able to do it, all of them has failed.

The War Profiteer said:
I see. Some people were able to backup or modify the firmware on 901D mode apparently, but I'm unable to do that. It says No Phone/No ESN on QPST program, and QFIL will say that no phone found on that port. Do you have any idea how can I achieve this? I've been trying many drivers to be able to do it, all of them has failed.
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You can use software tools such as this : https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-22384.html
This guy claims to have had some luck : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76921725&postcount=23 with his Note 5 Pro. I am not sure if it will work on newer phones with, newer SDK's especially with the massive amount of security changes in the past 6 months.

tsongming said:
You can use software tools such as this : https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-22384.html
This guy claims to have had some luck : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76921725&postcount=23 with his Note 5 Pro. I am not sure if it will work on newer phones with, newer SDK's especially with the massive amount of security changes in the past 6 months.
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Thanks a lot. I'm starting to think that I'm having this issue because of I'm on a custom rom. Does MIUI EU roms require wiping the data when migrating from other Custom roms? If so, I'll probably stop messing with it since I have 90 gb of data on my phone ?

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Thanks a lot. I'm starting to think that I'm having this issue because of I'm on a custom rom. Does MIUI EU roms require wiping the data when migrating from other Custom roms? If so, I'll probably stop messing with it since I have 90 gb of data on my phone
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The last time that I installed EU beta rom, I definitely had to format storage and of course the same for the Stable build.
However, there is usually no issues when switching from one custom Miui to another, sometimes all I do is wipe cache, install the new Rom, ( FYI : temporary remove root prior to switching to avoid bootloops) and usually there are no issues at all. After installing the new Rom, I check for Google updates, clean out any remaining files with SD Maid, then Root the phone. To be clear, in this example, I am talking about using Miui Pro to Mi-Globe or to Ros Miui etc.
Again, I usually will always have to wipe storage when using the beta EU builds, which is why I usually stick with Mi-Globe when using Miui. On the other hand, for a long while I was using a version of TWRP that could not decrypt data. So it possible that I would have the issue with the TWRP that I linked above.
Currently my data is unencrypted and although I really like the recent Havoc Rom that I have been using for several days, I am wanting to checkout the very latest Stable Miui build ( and manually debloat it)
I will see if I can keep my data without wiping and come back her and let you know if I have an issue. ( I keep all of my most commonly used files on a Flash drive, so it doesn't take very long to restore its no where near the amount of data that you have. Plus, one thing that is great about Mi Cloud is how it restores practically everything.
@The War Profiteer
Okay, I just installed the latest stable, its updating now and I was able to confirm that all of my data is still here. ( Nice!) Which also confirms that the last time when I had an issue and had to format user data it was mostly likely because of the version of TWRP that I was using at the time.
So it seems if you want to install Miui Stable or Miui EU, your data should remain in tact as long as you are using a TWRP that can decrypt data or you do not have your data encrypted.

tsongming said:
The last time that I installed EU beta rom, I definitely had to format storage and of course the same for the Stable build.
However, there is usually no issues when switching from one custom Miui to another, sometimes all I do is wipe cache, install the new Rom, ( FYI : temporary remove root prior to switching to avoid bootloops) and usually there are no issues at all. After installing the new Rom, I check for Google updates, clean out any remaining files with SD Maid, then Root the phone. To be clear, in this example, I am talking about using Miui Pro to Mi-Globe or to Ros Miui etc.
Again, I usually will always have to wipe storage when using the beta EU builds, which is why I usually stick with Mi-Globe when using Miui. On the other hand, for a long while I was using a version of TWRP that could not decrypt data. So it possible that I would have the issue with the TWRP that I linked above.
Currently my data is unencrypted and although I really like the recent Havoc Rom that I have been using for several days, I am wanting to checkout the very latest Stable Miui build ( and manually debloat it)
I will see if I can keep my data without wiping and come back her and let you know if I have an issue. ( I keep all of my most commonly used files on a Flash drive, so it doesn't take very long to restore its no where near the amount of data that you have. Plus, one thing that is great about Mi Cloud is how it restores practically everything.
@The War Profiteer
Okay, I just installed the latest stable, its updating now and I was able to confirm that all of my data is still here. ( Nice!) Which also confirms that the last time when I had an issue and had to format user data it was mostly likely because of the version of TWRP that I was using at the time.
So it seems if you want to install Miui Stable or Miui EU, your data should remain in tact as long as you are using a TWRP that can decrypt data or you do not have your data encrypted.
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I'm using Pixel Experience. I'm sure switching between MIUI based roms are not an issue, but I'm afraid of AOSP to MIUI. ?

The War Profiteer said:
I'm using Pixel Experience. I'm sure switching between MIUI based roms are not an issue, but I'm afraid of AOSP to MIUI. ?
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I was on Havoc, and went to Miui stable, I wrote that in my post above.
All of my data is still here. Photos, Music, Texts etc.
@The War Profiteer
The confusion maybe came from my original statement then I came back and edited the post.
So there my original was due to TWRP.
Apparently no issue going from AOSP to MIUI... Using the version of TWRP that works with encryption.

tsongming said:
I was on Havoc, and went to Miui stable, I wrote that in my post above.
All of my data is still here. Photos, Music, Texts etc.
@The War Profiteer
The confusion maybe came from my original statement then I came back and edited the post.
So there my original was due to TWRP.
Apparently no issue going from AOSP to MIUI... Using the version of TWRP that works with encryption.
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That's awesome. Since I am creating backups of all of my apps, it feels safe to migrate temporarily. Still I will have NANDroid backups before I do. Thanks for the info.

The War Profiteer said:
That's awesome. Since I am creating backups of all of my apps, it feels safe to migrate temporarily. Still I will have NANDroid backups before I do. Thanks for the info.
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Anytime brother, you have definitely helped me before as well

A heads up: It works on stock miui while not working on pixel experience. Please write on this thread if anyone gets it working on any other custom roms.
Edit: Apparently custom roms don't have the required tools to use the software, only stock roms will let you to modify your efs.

tsongming said:
Anytime brother, you have definitely helped me before as well
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Hi, if you still are on MIUI, can I have a screenshot of your /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0 ? I think the required USB drivers for the communication between QPST and Phone should be in this folder, which are non-existent on a custom rom. I am expecting a folder named "f_diag".

The War Profiteer said:
Hi, if you still are on MIUI, can I have a screenshot of your /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0 ? I think the required USB drivers for the communication between QPST and Phone should be in this folder, which are non-existent on a custom rom. I am expecting a folder named "f_diag".
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Sure, I am using Miui Pro at the moment. Here is the screen shot.
Unfortunately, no f_diag here. But I will look for it.
@The War Profiteer
This page has some information that may be helpful, there is also a video.
http://www.99mediasector.com/how-to-enable-qualcomm-diagnostic-mode-diag-port/
It's possible that the f_diag is hidden until its enabled.
According to the linked page : The DIAG PORT Code For Xiaomi Qualcomm : #*#717717#*#* or alternately *#*#13491#*#*
I hope this helps.

tsongming said:
Sure, I am using Miui Pro at the moment. Here is the screen shot.
Unfortunately, no f_diag here. But I will look for it.
@The War Profiteer
This page has some information that may be helpful, there is also a video.
http://www.99mediasector.com/how-to-enable-qualcomm-diagnostic-mode-diag-port/
It's possible that the f_diag is hidden until its enabled.
According to the linked page : The DIAG PORT Code For Xiaomi Qualcomm : #*#717717#*#* or alternately *#*#13491#*#*
I hope this helps.
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Thank you for the information.
The issue here is while diag port can be enabled on any custom rom using the setprop command, and will be detected by host, I believe the interface that allows the communication of the host and device does not exist on custom roms. I thought that the f_diag folder's content would be the interface and that's why I asked for a screenshot.
I am guessing that custom roms won't support modified modem/efs to get custom files for WFC and ViLTE. So to fix this, I've tried to replace priv-app content of the Pixel Experience with the ones from MIUI, and didn't succeed.
For now, I'm trying to find out which files in OS are responsible for WFC (ViLTE is not that important) and the interface of MIUI or any other stock roms that allows you to communicate with diag port.
UPDATE: It appears that diag port has something to do with the kernel, I'm still looking into it. It's possible that the communication between the host and the device may need an interface that is supported by kernel, still unsure about it. Needs more investigation. Unfortunately most of the people asking for "How to open it", but nobody asks "How does it work and communicate"", which makes it difficult to find the information I need.

The War Profiteer said:
Thank you for the information.
The issue here is while diag port can be enabled on any custom rom using the setprop command, and will be detected by host, I believe the interface that allows the communication of the host and device does not exist on custom roms. I thought that the f_diag folder's content would be the interface and that's why I asked for a screenshot.
I am guessing that custom roms won't support modified modem/efs to get custom files for WFC and ViLTE. So to fix this, I've tried to replace priv-app content of the Pixel Experience with the ones from MIUI, and didn't succeed.
For now, I'm trying to find out which files in OS are responsible for WFC (ViLTE is not that important) and the interface of MIUI or any other stock roms that allows you to communicate with diag port.
UPDATE: It appears that diag port has something to do with the kernel, I'm still looking into it. It's possible that the communication between the host and the device may need an interface that is supported by kernel, still unsure about it. Needs more investigation. Unfortunately most of the people asking for "How to open it", but nobody asks "How does it work and communicate"", which makes it difficult to find the information I need.
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I have a couple of friends who have developed Miui Roms for years, and they definitely know Miui inside and out. I haven't spoken to them for a while, but I will message both of them and ask if they can come here and help.

tsongming said:
I have a couple of friends who have developed Miui Roms for years, and they definitely know Miui inside and out. I haven't spoken to them for a while, but I will message both of them and ask if they can come here and help.
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Thanks a lot!
So I'll summarize the issue:
- The goal: My priority is to be able to use VoWiFi with the modified EFS, which works flawlessly MIUI but not on other ROMs. I'm suspecting that the ROM files aren't able to read EFS to provide VoWiFi or they don't exist at all, which means VoWiFi isn't supported by the ROM. Wanna fix this.
- Diag port seems to be communicating on MIUI while doesn't on custom roms. The reason to work with this port is to be able to edit EFS while custom rom is installed, since I'm creating an EFS backup on Miui and reflasshing it on the desired ROM.

The War Profiteer said:
Thanks a lot!
So I'll summarize the issue:
- The goal: My priority is to be able to use VoWiFi with the modified EFS, which works flawlessly MIUI but not on other ROMs. I'm suspecting that the ROM files aren't able to read EFS to provide VoWiFi or they don't exist at all, which means VoWiFi isn't supported by the ROM. Wanna fix this.
- Diag port seems to be communicating on MIUI while doesn't on custom roms. The reason to work with this port is to be able to edit EFS while custom rom is installed, since I'm creating an EFS backup on Miui and reflasshing it on the desired ROM.
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Just to clarify things a bit (my own experience):
-on my phone I have full working VoWIFI (at least on my second SIM) on Vodafone Germany.
-I'm using PE as a ROM
-it worked with both Sphinx and Canting Kernels
-VoLTE and VoWIFI are both Carrier dependant
-in order to get VoWIFI working, I just activated the option in the settings. It just worked ootb.
And I must say sorry, because I am not able to test other ROMs/kernels. I need a stable phone as a daily driver. I'm using my phone for work stuff too, because I don't want to have to carry two phones around.

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Just to clarify things a bit (my own experience):
-on my phone I have full working VoWIFI (at least on my second SIM) on Vodafone Germany.
-I'm using PE as a ROM
-it worked with both Sphinx and Canting Kernels
-VoLTE and VoWIFI are both Carrier dependant
-in order to get VoWIFI working, I just activated the option in the settings. It just worked ootb.
And I must say sorry, because I am not able to test other ROMs/kernels. I need a stable phone as a daily driver. I'm using my phone for work stuff too, because I don't want to have to carry two phones around.
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Thank you for additional info, surely will help a lot to my search. I'm using PE CAF too (sadly, CAF will be cancelled).
First of all, I thought PE wasn't compatible with WFC, but your statement has confirmed that it's working, so the problem is on my side.
The problems I'm guessing that could be about ROMs and/or kernels are:
1- They may be unable to recognize/read/process a modified EFS and they may be reading only modem. I've merged the proprietary files for enabling VoWiFi, which were officially extracted from a SDM845 device that is officially supported by carrier, to the EFS using QPST. It was supposed to work on MIUI, and it did when I tested it. I created a backup of EFS and did a clean install of PE CAF, restored EFS from the backup and it didn't work. I also tested the backup with a clean MIUI setup and it did work, so I don't think there is an issue about the backup or restoration process since I used the same TWRP version.
2- Diagnostics port will be enabled with "# setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb" command, but since the kernel or the ROM doesn't have the interface to establish the communication between the host and the device, I was unable to check or edit the EFS partition if everything is OK.
I'm here to look for suggestions at the moment. Modifying modem image may be dangerous since it can be signed by the manufacturers in order to prevent any modification, which can lead to an unrecoverable bricks, and I don't know what to modify and how to do it.
Thanks, again. Pardon me if I did any grammar mistakes which will lead to misunderstandings or will make the post completely unintelligible.

How not to Brick Mi 8

Dear all experienced folks,
Can uou please tell me the point which i should avoid to Bricking My MI 8?

Just follow the guides step by step, but verify before comments

Dont flash experimental roms.
Dont flash roms made by rom automation program. Such as Mokee.
Don't flash roms from people who don't own the same device, and therefore cannot test it themselves.
Don't get impatient and restart the phone if a rom is taking longer than expected to install.
Don't bother installing GSI roms, they don't work well anyway.
Dont flash roms from other devices.
Don't feel obliged to flash every single update that is released. Especially when your device is already highly stable, wait to hear feedback from others.
prior to flashing AOSP roms.
Make a FULL TWRP backup of your stock installation. Keep this backup on your desktop and worst case you have a fast path to restoring your phone.
Do your homework and take notes, if you mess and brick your device, in the end , it's your fault.
Finally just because is bricked doesn't necessarily mean that the phone is unrecoverable. I have hard bricked my Mi8 about 3 times this year and fixed it everytime.
If you do, brick your phone

* So basically i can flash Global Stock [V11.0.6.0.PEAMIXM] via TWRP without bricking my phone?
* I have heard it bricks our phone if we downgrade [Flash anything below V11.0.6.0], right?
Frankly speaking i dont see any need of downgrading stock to a previous version...!
tsongming said:
Finally just because is bricked doesn't necessarily mean that the phone is unrecoverable. I have hard bricked my Mi8 about 3 times this year and fixed it everytime.
If you do, brick your phone
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* And may i ask what was the way?

F3AR said:
* So basically i can flash Global Stock [V11.0.6.0.PEAMIXM] via TWRP without bricking my phone?
* I have heard it bricks our phone if we downgrade [Flash anything below V11.0.6.0], right?
Frankly speaking i dont see any need of downgrading stock to a previous version...!
* And may i ask what was the way?
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Hmmmmm. Mi 8 have no arb set (source xiaomi.eu) always do clean install(format data) while switching rom. It works for me and doesn't break my device.

JonathanFreeze said:
Hmmmmm. Mi 8 have no arb set (source xiaomi.eu) always do clean install(format data) while switching rom. It works for me and doesn't break my device.
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Formatting Data means Cleaning of Internal Storage... Which is {Quite} problematic
Aren't there any solutions. Like, In my Redmi Note 4 I formatted my Data partition with F2FS file system. That helped me not to wipe my internal storage while switching back and forth with Android 8 and 9.

tsongming said:
Dont flash experimental roms.
Dont flash roms made by rom automation program. Such as Mokee.
Don't flash roms from people who don't own the same device, and therefore cannot test it themselves.
Don't get impatient and restart the phone if a rom is taking longer than expected to install.
Don't bother installing GSI roms, they don't work well anyway.
Dont flash roms from other devices.
Don't feel obliged to flash every single update that is released. Especially when your device is already highly stable, wait to hear feedback from others.
prior to flashing AOSP roms.
Make a FULL TWRP backup of your stock installation. Keep this backup on your desktop and worst case you have a fast path to restoring your phone.
Do your homework and take notes, if you mess and brick your device, in the end , it's your fault.
Finally just because is bricked doesn't necessarily mean that the phone is unrecoverable. I have hard bricked my Mi8 about 3 times this year and fixed it everytime.
If you do, brick your phone
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Don't know why, but TWRP backup/recovery stopped working on my device some time ago, like 4 months perhaps. I manage to make a backup (default options and partitions) and get a bootloop when try to recover. Used 3 diffferent twrp intotal none of them worked properly. So I ended up recovering using migrate. Not sure why twrp so temperamental though.

So do i need to Clean my Internal Storage (Data) before using Xiaomi.eu?
Currently using HavocOS 3.0 [Android 10], Willing to Flash Xiaomi.eu Miui 11 [Android 10]
Currently using recovery: TWRP-3.3.1-1031-XIAOMI8-Q+Version-CN-wzsx150

F3AR said:
So do i need to Clean my Internal Storage (Data) before using Xiaomi.eu?
Currently using HavocOS 3.0 [Android 10], Willing to Flash Xiaomi.eu Miui 11 [Android 10]
Currently using recovery: TWRP-3.3.1-1031-XIAOMI8-Q+Version-CN-wzsx150
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If you are not encrypted your data may persist, just be sure to back your files up just in case.
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pabloeldiablo said:
Don't know why, but TWRP backup/recovery stopped working on my device some time ago, like 4 months perhaps. I manage to make a backup (default options and partitions) and get a bootloop when try to recover. Used 3 diffferent twrp intotal none of them worked properly. So I ended up recovering using migrate. Not sure why twrp so temperamental though.
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Before creating backups, I find that it works best by not using encryption and removing passwords prior to the full backup.Otherwise, you would need to flash the boot image that you were using previously.

tsongming said:
If you are not encrypted your data may persist, just be sure to back your files up just in case.
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Before creating backups, I find that it works best by not using encryption and removing passwords prior to the full backup.Otherwise, you would need to flash the boot image that you were using previously.
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I don't have Encryption and I find it best using OrangeFox, the Chinese recovery gives me error 7 while orangefox can flash seamlessly
I have successfully flashed Xiaomi.eu and got back into LineageOS again.
*Each time i downgrade, i format my Data partition to avoid any problem.

F3AR said:
I don't have Encryption and I find it best using OrangeFox, the Chinese recovery gives me error 7 while orangefox can flash seamlessly
I have successfully flashed Xiaomi.eu and got back into LineageOS again.
*Each time i downgrade, i format my Data partition to avoid any problem.
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Absolutely use what works for you, if you have no issues then I certainly don't blame you for sticking with it.
Personally I prefer the L.R Team version. ( For the long run, months of use, it is absolutely fail safe,)
Edit: For the record, Orange failed on me twice, and became encrypted and unavailable, I could not access recovery or fastboot. But finally resolved using edl.
L.R. Team may require a full clean start and it definitely has some limitations.
Specifically for users whose primary language is not Chinese or English. Also Orange Fox, is definitely much nicer looking and I love its customization options.
But in the long run, and I am sure that the people who have used both extensively would agree the LR Team while not pretty, is extremely stable, and that is what really matter when choosing a recovery.
Plus it is not a blind build, LR Team only build for devices they have on hand.

tsongming said:
Edit: For the record, Orange failed on me twice, and became encrypted and unavailable, I could not access recovery or fastboot. But finally resolved using edl.
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Have you flashed your Mi 8 in EDL mode? Any special work is needed to flash in edl?

alone_in_dark said:
Have you flashed your Mi 8 in EDL mode? Any special work is needed to flash in edl?
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I have written about this on various threads...extensively.
I don't have time write now to explain all the steps, also i you ever find yourself in this situation I can attempt fixing it , for a fee. Basically avoid using EDL at all cost, unless you are involuntarily stuck in EDL and have no choice.
My phone was hard bricked and it took a full day to fix. ( mostly because it was the first hard brick with my mi8) The issue with people needing special account privileges is due to those people not having proper credentials. They did not unlock the bootloader themselves,and they don't have a MiCloud account linked to their devices serial number.
However, if the phone is bound to a known account , that is you have the correct credentials then the solution is not terribly difficult. Even if the bootloader is locked: if the phone is bound to your account there is usually no issue with recovering the phone. When the phone is hard bricked, port 9008 is still accessible and the phone can usually be repaired using QPST, MiFlash, or Flashall.bat methods.
If you do not have the credentials then that is a whole different matter:
In that case, you must have the phone restored by an authorized service center. As far as I know, those types of 3rd party repair centers, with EDL privileges are no longer available in western countries.

Question Safe to downgrade to V12.0.15.0.RKFMIXM (Global) (From 12.5.1)?

Hello there!
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, and yesterday I made the grave mistake of hitting that "update" button. What used to be a close to perfect smartphone turned into a pile of trash with about 10 GREAT functions REMOVED. Instead they added 10 new phone-destroying functions which make this phone close to unusable for me at the moment.
That being said, I obviosuly want to downgrade my phone to the version it came with apparently is V12.0.15.0.RKFMIXM (Global). Is it safe to downgrade to this version from the version I'm on now 12.5.1? Even if it's not safe, could you please tell me how likely it is that my phone ends up bricked?
Thanks! I hope this works!

If you have updated it using Official Updater app, then there is a high risk of bricking your phone. It depends on ARB index.
Try flashing Fastboot ROM using Mi Flash tool. If it's not safe to downgrade, Mi Flash will prevent you from flashing it.

Yes, I used the official updater app in settings.
OK so you're there's a chance? Because this 12.5.1 version is complete and utter ****. I REALLY want to downgrade. Please help me out here, this version is SO BAD that I have to buy a new phone if the downgrade doesn't work.

In order to use Mi Flash tool, your bootloader has to be unlocked. If you are not familiar with these process, I suggest you to follow this method instead.
This is how you go back to a previous version of MIUI: revert your Xiaomi a buggy update - Xiaomi News - World Today News
When we update our Xiaomi we run the risk that this new update contains bugs. Although Xiaomi tests each new version before launching it, like any other software there may be undetected errors that spoil our user experience. It is not the first time that an update released by Xiaomi negatively...
www.world-today-news.com
Warning: Someone else stuck in bootloop while tried to use this method. check this
If you are not familiar with recovering phone from brick, decide yourself whether it's worth the risk. Alternatively, you can wait for the next update, which might solve your problem.

Have you tried updating to the latest 12.5.3?
I'm stuck on this crappy 12.5.1 as well but I don't want to unlock anything or wait for the update... So my question is can I use the Mi Tool without unlocking the bootloader?

Spudsicles said:
Have you tried updating to the latest 12.5.3?
I'm stuck on this crappy 12.5.1 as well but I don't want to unlock anything or wait for the update... So my question is can I use the Mi Tool without unlocking the bootloader?
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I have not, because I have not received the update on my device yet. However I don't expect them to fix these god-awful "updates" in the next update, hence I'd rather just downgrade, which I'll probably try to do tomorrow. 12.0.15.0 was absolutely perfect (the version it came with) and I KNEW I shouldn't have updated ((

OSX.Nobody said:
In order to use Mi Flash tool, your bootloader has to be unlocked. If you are not familiar with these process, I suggest you to follow this method instead.
This is how you go back to a previous version of MIUI: revert your Xiaomi a buggy update - Xiaomi News - World Today News
When we update our Xiaomi we run the risk that this new update contains bugs. Although Xiaomi tests each new version before launching it, like any other software there may be undetected errors that spoil our user experience. It is not the first time that an update released by Xiaomi negatively...
www.world-today-news.com
Warning: Someone else stuck in bootloop while tried to use this method. check this
If you are not familiar with recovering phone from brick, decide yourself whether it's worth the risk. Alternatively, you can wait for the next update, which might solve your problem.
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I have another Xiaomi I don't care about which ALSO has the horrible 12.5.1. Since I don't care about this device I'll try downgrading it tomorrow, and if it works I'll do it again with my Redmi Note 10 Pro

I'm really curious about those features you said they remove and why miui 12.5 is so bad, I was just about to update!

Hi! I would also like to know what is wrong with 12.5.1 on the redmi note 10 pro. Mine has 12.0.6 (Russian version I think), and I'm trying my best to figure out how to update it to 12.5.1, but I've read many comments saying it is trash.
Can you tell me your biggest complains? What I don't like about my current version is the 10 seconds always on display, and not being able to select an icon pack for the system launcher. Do you have those features on 12.5.1?

My friend, the uptade to 12.5 did not ad or remove any aplications or funtions.
My be you collect them from any place.

Spudsicles said:
So my question is can I use the Mi Tool without unlocking the bootloader?
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No, installing a Fastboot ROM requires your device to have an unlocked bootloader.

Little Snevil said:
I'm really curious about those features you said they remove and why miui 12.5 is so bad, I was just about to update!
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DON'T update! Here's a list of the worst ones:
1) They REMOVED the progress bar from the media players on the lock screen, so now you CAN'T scroll through music and audio directly from the lock screen.
2) The screen automatically shuts off after 5 seconds after receiving a notification and there's NO WAY to increase it, making it impossible to read more than 1 notification.
3) When swiping/deleting the last notification the notification screen automatically closes REGARDLESS if you had a media player or something else you wanted to check out, so now they're forcing you to open it up again every time you close the last notification.
4) The notification screen now has a non-removable "No notifications" text, as if I needed someone to TELL me that. Completely unnecessary and ugly as crap.
Note that these are NOT bugs, but features, so if you update you're never getting these features back.
I use a smartphone when I work and this crap only makes things harder for me! Downgrading today!
EDIT: These are ONLY my main issues, the whole update is super buggy and laggy ALL AROUND, so be prepared to add aother 100 bugs and glitches to that list!

Are you sure that you had that options before, at last 2 one impossible....

OSX.Nobody said:
In order to use Mi Flash tool, your bootloader has to be unlocked. If you are not familiar with these process, I suggest you to follow this method instead.
This is how you go back to a previous version of MIUI: revert your Xiaomi a buggy update - Xiaomi News - World Today News
When we update our Xiaomi we run the risk that this new update contains bugs. Although Xiaomi tests each new version before launching it, like any other software there may be undetected errors that spoil our user experience. It is not the first time that an update released by Xiaomi negatively...
www.world-today-news.com
Warning: Someone else stuck in bootloop while tried to use this method. check this
If you are not familiar with recovering phone from brick, decide yourself whether it's worth the risk. Alternatively, you can wait for the next update, which might solve your problem.
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1 extremely quick question, which one of these is the correct one?
Thank you!

artembazhanov said:
1 extremely quick question, which one of these is the correct one?
Thank you!
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The recovery rom is for TWRP, fastboot rom is of course fastboot flashing.

artembazhanov said:
1 extremely quick question, which one of these is the correct one?
Thank you!
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Recovery ROM

OSX.Nobody said:
Recovery ROM
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I downloaded the fastboot load because it's easier to install. Great news, I downgraded my Redmi Note 7 without issue and it's working flawlessly! Then I tried unlocking my Note 10 Pro, but it's telling me to wait 168 hours. Can I use it during that time? Because I kind of need to.
Thanks!

artembazhanov said:
I downloaded the fastboot load because it's easier to install.
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I thought you were asking about the method that described in the link I shared, which needs Recovery ROM. If you have unlocked bootloader, you have plenty of possibility.
artembazhanov said:
Can I use it during that time?
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Yes you can. But don't touch any options in Developer settings related to unlocking procedure. Specially do NOT logout Mi Account.
If you are going to unlock, you should try MIUI EU ROM first, It might solve your problem.

OSX.Nobody said:
I thought you were asking about the method that described in the link I shared, which needs Recovery ROM. If you have unlocked bootloader, you have plenty of possibility.
Yes you can. But don't touch any options in Developer settings related to unlocking procedure. Specially do NOT logout Mi Account.
If you are going to unlock, you should try MIUI EU ROM first, It might solve your problem.
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Definitely won't be messing with developer mode any more this week, and yeah, I'm not logging out either. Thanks!
I'm waiting a week before trying anything else. According to xda-developers you have to wait if you want to unlock.

artembazhanov said:
I'm waiting a week before trying anything else. According to xda-developers you have to wait if you want to unlock.
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Sorry I mean after unlocking your bootloader, you should try EU ROM first (before flashing official ROM).

Question (Q) GSI images

Have never needed to install a GSI before but as we're kind of stuck here without a single custom ROM, I thought I'd have a look.
AFAIK installing one of these would still leave the door open for stock recovery to be used should something go wrong, so as long as you've made a back up it should be fine.
I'm just curious as to the method of installation?
Has anyone had any experience with GSI ROMs before.
How was it? Did it work?
Would DSU image loader be an option?
I've attached what treble version we have and the relevant info required from the treble info app.
Apparently we have VNDK compatibility, not sure what that is but we have it.

Hi @dladz, I ran into a similar question three years ago when I bought a Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro. I was so used to using custom ROMs that I didn't even check before I bought it whether any custom ROMs would be available.
I was honestly shocked to see that that wasn't the case - there was absolutely NOTHING available - and that I had ended up with a device that couldn't even be unlocked right away, you had to wait and open a Mi account to be allowed to unlock it. I couldn't believe it at the time, I had come from a OnePlus X and had helped others root and install custom ROMs on other OnePlus phones without any problems, so I felt like I had just thrown quite some money out the window to run around with a mobile Chinese Spyware gadget I didn't want to use.
That was the first time I ever came across the term GSI ROM and it took me several weeks to figure out how to flash a ROM that I could also use afterwards. I knew I wouldn't want to have a stock ROM by a company that has very loose data privacy standards and even clearly states they collect your data (Lesson learned, I thought, I just had to buy a "proper" phone again and no more phones from budget manufacturers).
Several weeks later, after I had finally managed to get a custom GSI ROM working on my device I posted a lengthy how-to here on XDA.
Again, it took me weeks to get everything to work that I could not go without. And even then, I had to resign to the fact that many features of the phone would not be working (The fingerprint sensor, for example. Also, the Xiaomi Mi stock rom apparently had excellent GPS support (dual GPS support) but GPS positioning is just alright on the GSI ROM I'm using, also there were many cool Xiaomi apps like a compass app that wouldn't work outside MIUI). But I was more than happy I had gotten different GSI ROMs to work in the end and settled on one that I could live with, knowing my phone wouldn't be sending data to some Chinese servers constantly.
Now that the Mi 8 Pro has become a bit slower over time with all the latest apps, I took the plunge and spent a ton of money on the OnePlus 10 Pro 256 GB version only to be disappointed again, but this time by a company that used to be the epitome of openness when it came to custom development.
I got my OnePlus 10 Pro on release in my region in April, together with the 50W wireless charger and both have been sitting here since April, I'm not touching that phone until I can remove all the Spyware it comes installed with. At this stage, I'm not yet willing to go through the weeklong trial-and-error again that it took to get the Mi 8 Pro running a custom GSI ROM (also considering that some of its features never worked...), but if OnePlus doesn't get its **** together soon with the MSM tool and some openness towards developers, I will seriously just consider selling it on eBay again (It is brandnew after all) and will never buy another phone from OnePlus again. This has been an extreme disappointment and I'm still struggling to understand why they wouldn't support custom development any more. I had checked the OnePlus 9 Pro threads on XDA just to see if there's still custom development going on for OnePlus and it seemed everything was still OK, but now... .
On a more positive note: The Mi 8 Pro did eventually get some custom ROM love and there are now several ROMS to choose from, so to answer your original question - If you ask me, don't bother with GSI ROMs until we can be sure there won't be any custom ROMs for our phone. I'm still hoping that will be the case.

Gsi will work but no fingerprint or faceunlock.
Installing is easy just reboot to fastbootd open device with fastboot enchanted and delete all _cow files and reboot too bootloader flash stock vbmeta with
"fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta"
Download gsi that you like and flash it in fastbootd using "fastboot flash system gsi.img"

MrScarl3t said:
Gsi will work but no fingerprint or faceunlock. And many more visual glitches.
Installing is easy just reboot to fastbootd open device with fastboot enchanted and delete all _cow files and reboot too bootloader flash stock vbmeta with
"fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta"
Download gsi that you like and flash it in fastbootd using "fastboot flash system gsi.img"
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Well... I tried GSI and some steps and sure enough I broke my phone (hard brick) so now I'm on Google 6 pro

MrScarl3t said:
Gsi will work but no fingerprint or faceunlock.
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Unless someone posts a step-by-step guide with screenshots of a successful flash, I wouldn't believe anything.
This sounds more like it:
Twiggy000b said:
Well... I tried GSI and some steps and sure enough I broke my phone (hard brick) so now I'm on Google 6 pro
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It took me weeks going back and forth, going back to stock and retrying again before I had any luck at all with my Mi 8 Pro.
Theoretically, it should work, but you can easily hard-brick your phone if you take one wrong turn and then goodbye to a phone with a premium price tag and no open MSM tool available... .

yo-less said:
It took me weeks going back and forth, going back to stock and retrying again before I had any luck at all with my Mi 8 Pro.
Theoretically, it should work, but you can easily hard-brick your phone if you take one wrong turn and then goodbye to a phone with a premium price tag and no open MSM tool available... .
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Yeah was not happy said screw it and went back to google at least ive got lineage os now lol but still what a waste of 1k

Twiggy000b said:
Yeah was not happy said screw it and went back to google at least ive got lineage os now lol but still what a waste of 1k
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Did you try sending it in?

I'll make a guide just like I did with the Xiaomi 11t pro. Post it within a week
Already did it when I got the device but I use the fingerprint alot so not for me.
Only tricky is reflashing system when you want to go for stock again.

nah i reached out and oneplus never got back to me.

sorry to hear that :/

Twiggy000b said:
Well... I tried GSI and some steps and sure enough I broke my phone (hard brick) so now I'm on Google 6 pro
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What phone was you on mate??

MrScarl3t said:
I'll make a guide just like I did with the Xiaomi 11t pro. Post it within a week
Already did it when I got the device but I use the fingerprint alot so not for me.
Only tricky is reflashing system when you want to go for stock again.
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That would be great, I'll be your test subject, I can live without fingerprint and face unlock.
Think the camera might be a bit meh but maybe I can live with that.
Another odd thing is I got treble check and it said I cannot use treble ROMs?
No idea if that's true but that's what the app said.

dladz said:
That would be great, I'll be your test subject, I can live without fingerprint and face unlock.
Think the camera might be a bit meh but maybe I can live with that.
Another odd thing is I got treble check and it said I cannot use treble ROMs?
No idea if that's true but that's what the app said.
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Yeah camera is gcam but the main sensor is fine with it.
Every OnePlus 10 pro works with gsi, and general boot images as well. I will start tomorrow making the guide.
Will test if you can use rollback zip to get back to stock

Here you go https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-flash-a-gsi-on-oneplus-10-pro-t.4479429/

MrScarl3t said:
Here you go https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-flash-a-gsi-on-oneplus-10-pro-t.4479429/
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