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Convert MI 9T PRO Europe to K20 Pro Global?

How can i convert my MI 9T PRO Europe to K20 Pro China?

Hot-Proton said:
How can i convert my MI 9T PRO Europe to K20 Pro Global?
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There is no global K20 Pro, only Chinese and Indian. The Mi 9T Pro is what is sold globally. Just install the Mi 9T Pro global ROM found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/rom-miui-10-global-t3963699/post80169909

Yes i mean convert to China.

Hot-Proton said:
Yes i mean convert to China.
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Just flash a Chinese fastboot ROM. Make sure you do not lock the bootloader.

There is also a Global Firmware lol https://downloads.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/raphael/

Hot-Proton said:
There is also a Global Firmware lol https://downloads.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/raphael/
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Those ROMs, from top to bottom are Chinese, European, global, Indian and Russian.
I guess the Russian release is due soon if the ROM has already appeared.
The European, Indian and Russian ROMs are slightly modified versions of MIUI global and so are considered as global ROMs by Xiaomi.
Edit: just took anther look and, going off the file names, I guess they aren't full ROMs, looks like someone packaged up the latest vendor and firmware images into a single recovery zip for each model.

Cannot see the point of this. The k20 pro is cheaper then the mi9t pro. Normally people want to go the other way around flashing global to a a k20 pro.
If you want chinese just get the k20 pro and get rid off the mi9t??? ;p

yes you can, make sure you already unlocked your bootloader

k20 pro vs 9t pro

is there any difference between these two apart from ROM? Will chinese k20 pro NFC work when I flash a custom rom?
asking because will buy one soon, k20 is cheaper but I've seen on gsmarena that k20pro nfc works only in china and that's basically the only thing that would force me to choose it over 9tpro

Different bands pal

sutty86 said:
Different bands pal
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https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9791&idPhone2=9708&idPhone3=7769
networks in every country that I've been so far (europe/scandinavia) work well on redmi note 3 which has less band support, should be fine, no?
there's that `NFC (china only)` thing in K20 column, will I be able to use it in europe after flashing a custom rom?

Freaky Dave said:
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9791&idPhone2=9708&idPhone3=7769
networks in every country that I've been so far (europe/scandinavia) work well on redmi note 3 which has less band support, should be fine, no?
there's that `NFC (china only)` thing in K20 column, will I be able to use it in europe after flashing a custom rom?
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You can use it with the Chinese ROM. Not sure where this has come from that it only works in China. The issue is more about tap to pay apps don't work on the Chinese ROM. I know GPay doesn't play with Chinese MIUI, but not sure what else doesn't.
Once you've installed a custom ROM, then it's irrelevant (obviously excluding Indian models) which version of the phone you have. Any fixes required to get financial and tap to pay apps will work on all models with NFC hardware.

Freaky Dave said:
there's that `NFC (china only)` thing in K20 column, will I be able to use it in europe after flashing a custom rom?
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K20 Pro is released in China and India. Indian model, despite sharing the name, doesn't have NFC.

K20 PRO / Mi9T PRO ROM
I have mine ( K20 PRO ) with Mi9T PRO Global ROM. Everything works fine in, NFC works too.

Is the global Mi 9T Pro with dual band GPS?

OneMinus said:
I have mine ( K20 PRO ) with Mi9T PRO Global ROM. Everything works fine in, NFC works too.
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the official rom is out ?

Aimara said:
the official rom is out ?
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Yes.. both official stable global and eea.

Be aware of the differences between the Chinese K20Pro and the Indian.
Chinese: no band 20, no widevine L1 after flashing non stock rom
Indian: no NFC, no band 20, no widevine L1 after flashing non stock rom.
Also there are hardware differences between the K20Pro and the 9T Pro.
Read very well all topics around flashing forward and back from stock to different Rom's and disregarding some don'ts put many here with a bricked or semi-bricked phone!!!

Snah001 said:
Be aware of the differences between the Chinese K20Pro and the Indian.
Chinese: no band 20, no widevine L1 after flashing non stock rom
Indian: no NFC, no band 20, no widevine L1 after flashing non stock rom.
Also there are hardware differences between the K20Pro and the 9T Pro.
Read very well all topics around flashing forward and back from stock to different Rom's and disregarding some don'ts put many here with a bricked or semi-bricked phone!!!
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The only known hardware difference between all models is that the Indian model does not have the NFC coil. Otherwise they are identical.

Robbo.5000 said:
The only known hardware difference between all models is that the Indian model does not have the NFC coil. Otherwise they are identical.
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No hardware/software wise band 20 is not there and it is a Qualcomm firmware thingy that blocked band 20 for all K20(Pro).
You can flash any Rom that you want but on as well the Indian as the Chinese K20(Pro) band 20 is not available.

Snah001 said:
No hardware/software wise band 20 is not there and it is a Qualcomm firmware thingy that blocked band 20 for all K20(Pro).
You can flash any Rom that you want but on as well the Indian as the Chinese K20(Pro) band 20 is not available.
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Yes, but that is firmware, like your say. Physical hardware is the same, it's the firmware (software) controlling it that is different.

Redmi K20 Pro 8GB 256GB - Chinese or Global?

Hello,
I want to buy the K20 pro from aliexpress but can not decide which version to buy, the Chinese or the Global.
Does it make a difference which version I pick, if I wipe the device anyway?
Or do I need the Global version for LTE to fully functioning in Germany?
Thanks in advance
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/330...rchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_60

This is a k20 pro chinese which means no band 20 for lte
You check google and some sites to know the bands you need
But you will either choose global rom ( with unlocked bootloader by the seller ) or chinese rom with locked bootloader
The one that has band 20 is the mi 9t pro
The mi 9t pro doesnot have a 256GB version till now as far as I know so for sure this is a k20 pro missing the band 20
For me in my country, we donot have band 20 used and if I travelled to an area where it is a must I will use 3g instead but if I am living in a band 20 area then it is a must

shouk_1987 said:
The one that has band 20 is the mi 9t pro
The mi 9t pro doesnot have a 256GB version till now as far as I know so for sure this is a k20 pro missing the band 20
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One german user bought the Global version from aliexpress and posted a screenshot of the system information in the comments on aliexpress. It shows Mi 9t pro.
Did someone on here bought the phone from aliexpress and can confirm that band 20 and lte are working?

Buy Global version. B20 may definitely come in handy especially in Europe. You can buy it here: https://www.eglobalcentral.de/xiaom...ne-sim-lock-redmi-k20-pro-carbon-schwarz.html or here: https://www.wondamobile.com/xiaomi-mi-9-pro-hk-global-version-256-gb-unlocked.html
I bought it in the first shop
Versions from AliExpress are just normal K20 Pro without B20 support, even if they have flashed global rom

Definitly buy global version ( with b20 support) for germany , because you will see diference in rural areas where german operators use b20 band for 4g, lte coverage. I have k20 pro chinese ver and sometimes i dont have 4g,lte in those places.

ma_ko said:
Versions from AliExpress are just normal K20 Pro without B20 support, even if they have flashed global rom
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Are you sure about this? I thought eglobal and wondamobile just import the same unlocked global version like on aliexpress (Redmi K20 pro) from Hongkong.

ichmyselfandi said:
Are you sure about this? I thought eglobal and wondamobile just import the same unlocked global version like on aliexpress (Redmi K20 pro) from Hongkong.
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Yes I'm sure. Xiaomi released Global 8/256 version but only in HongKong. It supports B20 100%
They even say they released 8/256 M Mi 9T Pro on their page: https://www.mi.com/global/mi-9-t-pro/specs
Also here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80449693&postcount=116
The version we speak of bought in eglobalcenter

ma_ko said:
Yes I'm sure. Xiaomi released Global 8/256 version but only in HongKong. It supports B20 100%
They even say they released 8/256 M Mi 9T Pro on their page: https://www.mi.com/global/mi-9-t-pro/specs
Also here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80449693&postcount=116
The version we speak of bought in eglobalcenter
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I totally get your point, that's why I created this thread in the first place.
But how do you know, that the global version from aliexpress does not have the b20 band, but the global version from eglobal or wandamobile have the b20 band?

ichmyselfandi said:
I totally get your point, that's why I created this thread in the first place.
But how do you know, that the global version from aliexpress does not have the b20 band, but the global version from eglobal or wandamobile have the b20 band?
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Honestly i'm not 100% sure but i've checked opinions about some of the more popular offers and they all said that it's just K20 Pro with flashed global ROM - not true Mi 9T Pro Global version and also I can't really find such offer that would explicitly say it's a global version with such specs. Either Mi 9T Pro 6/128 or K20 Pro 8/256 with flashed Global ROM (but still without B20)
https://buy.mi.com/hk/buy/product/mi-9-t-pro

ma_ko said:
Honestly i'm not 100% sure but i've checked opinions about some of the more popular offers and they all said that it's just K20 Pro with flashed global ROM - not true Mi 9T Pro Global version and also I can't really find such offer that would explicitly say it's a global version with such specs. Either Mi 9T Pro 6/128 or K20 Pro 8/256 with flashed Global ROM (but still without B20)https://buy.mi.com/hk/buy/product/mi-9-t-pro
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If the system information screen says 'Mi 9t pro', then the phone would 100% have the B20 band, correct?

ichmyselfandi said:
If the system information screen says 'Mi 9t pro', then the phone would 100% have the B20 band, correct?
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well as far as i know, not really. After all it could be normal K20 Pro with flashed Global ROM. If you flash that rom it will change name according to the region. You would have to check if the device has locked or unlocked bootloader. If it has locked BL and name Mi 9T Pro then it's very possible it's a model with B20 support because you can't lock a bootloader on K20 Pro with flashed global rom.

ma_ko said:
well as far as i know, not really. After all it could be normal K20 Pro with flashed Global ROM. If you flash that rom it will change name according to the region. You would have to check if the device has locked or unlocked bootloader. If it has locked BL and name Mi 9T Pro then it's very possible it's a model with B20 support because you can't lock a bootloader on K20 Pro with flashed global rom.
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Ok, thanks pal. Then I'll go with the 6/128GB version from eglobal. It's the more safe option.
I also think this is good enough hardware for a casual user anyway.

ichmyselfandi said:
Ok, thanks pal. Then I'll go with the 6/128GB version from eglobal. It's the more safe option.
I also think this is good enough hardware for a casual user anyway.
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Yeah I also think 6/128 it's more than enough. Good luck

The Mi 9T Pro 8GB/256GB is on sale at the moment and 20€ cheaper.

I got some doubts.

Hi, i couldn't find a thread like this so if there is any sorry. I'm going to get k20 pro in couple of days, so i got some questions.
Can i install mi 9t pro global rom on k20 pro(i see that xiaomi eu rom is for both k20 pro and 9t pro).
And custom roms(like aosp, pixel) are they compatible with both versions of phones or they are made individually.
I hope you understood what i wanted to ask.

j5654 said:
Hi, i couldn't find a thread like this so if there is any sorry. I'm going to get k20 pro in couple of days, so i got some questions.
Can i install mi 9t pro global rom on k20 pro(i see that xiaomi eu rom is for both k20 pro and 9t pro).
And custom roms(like aosp, pixel) are they compatible with both versions of phones or they are made individually.
I hope you understood what i wanted to ask.
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The two phones are essentially the same hardware, and SoC, yes you could potentially flash the mi 9t pro's Rom on the redmi k20 pro.
The Mi 9T Pro is meant for European markets and comes with band 20 that is required for those regions, specifically.
To install ROMs like Pixel Experience or AOSP, they're based on Chinese or Indian firmware, so you'll need to install their respective fastboot ROMs to use them, not at all complicated just look around on the forums, and you'll find guides to install the custom ROMs.

fast9000 said:
The two phones are essentially the same hardware, and SoC, yes you could potentially flash the mi 9t pro's Rom on the redmi k20 pro.
The Mi 9T Pro is meant for European markets and comes with band 20 that is required for those regions, specifically.
To install ROMs like Pixel Experience or AOSP, they're based on Chinese or Indian firmware, so you'll need to install their respective fastboot ROMs to use them, not at all complicated just look around on the forums, and you'll find guides to install the custom ROMs.
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after flash global rom can i relock bootloader?

fast9000 said:
The two phones are essentially the same hardware, and SoC, yes you could potentially flash the mi 9t pro's Rom on the redmi k20 pro.
The Mi 9T Pro is meant for European markets and comes with band 20 that is required for those regions, specifically.
To install ROMs like Pixel Experience or AOSP, they're based on Chinese or Indian firmware, so you'll need to install their respective fastboot ROMs to use them, not at all complicated just look around on the forums, and you'll find guides to install the custom ROMs.
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So when i unlock bootloader, can i install trough the twrp global rom that was made for 9t pro? Will there be any problem?
I have mi 5s and im not a total nobby at this but still it looks confusing sometimes.

j5654 said:
So when i unlock bootloader, can i install trough the twrp global rom that was made for 9t pro? Will there be any problem?
I have mi 5s and im not a total nobby at this but still it looks confusing sometimes.
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No idea what a twrp global Rom is, if you want to install twrp, get the unofficial image from here on the forums 3.3.1-15 or whichever is the latest one
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PiyasRahman said:
after flash global rom can i relock bootloader?
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Yes, that would be done using mi flash tool and selecting the option clean all and lock, should work if I'm not wrong, would need someone to clarify but it should work

fast9000 said:
No idea what a twrp global Rom is, if you want to install twrp, get the unofficial image from here on the forums 3.3.1-15 or whichever is the latest one
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Yes, that would be done using mi flash tool and selecting the option clean all and lock, should work if I'm not wrong, would need someone to clarify but it should work
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Sorry, writing mistake. I mean when i install twrp, will i be able to install global rom thats like on 9t pro?(btw, will there be official twrp soon if you know?)

j5654 said:
Sorry, writing mistake. I mean when i install twrp, will i be able to install global rom thats like on 9t pro?
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No I would suggest you to use the mi flash tool and download the fastboot rom to get to the global version of miui 10 for k20 pro. You can get it from mifirm (google it), and use the rom in mi flash tool much easier, but you have to have an unlocked bootloader first

PiyasRahman said:
after flash global rom can i relock bootloader?
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Only if you have a global phone. You will hard brick the phone if you try and lock the bootloader after flashing a ROM that is for a different region to the phone. You can only successfully lock the bootloader when the phone has the stock ROM that is for the same region as the phone.
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j5654 said:
(btw, will there be official twrp soon if you know?)
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I don't know if we'll get one soon, but TWRP from this thread is by an official TWRP developer.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...icial-twrp-xiaomi-redmi-t3944363/post79823568

PiyasRahman said:
after flash global rom can i relock bootloader?
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BIG FAT NO, Your K20 pro bootloader cannot be locked with a Global ROM in it, you'll brick it.
Sent from my Mi 9T Pro using Tapatalk

I think the lesson here is,
don't get this phone if you want to re-lock the bootloader after flashing Global ROM.
xiaomi is s-h-i-t at updates.
Just go with OnePlus7/pro/T/T-pro whatever if you value your money, phone and security updates.

ntmalol said:
I think the lesson here is,
don't get this phone if you want to re-lock the bootloader after flashing Global ROM.
Just go with OnePlus7/pro/T/T-pro whatever if you value your money, phone and security updates.
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The lessons here are.
Don't listen to people who clearly don't know what there talking about.
If you want a locked bootloader and save between $100 - $300 over an new OnePlus phone, then buy the phone for the region your in. European phone in the EU, Indian in India and a global phone for anywhere else.
If you want to save between $200 - $400 over a OnePlus phone and can live with an unlocked bootloader, then buy a Chinese K20 Pro.

ntmalol said:
I think the lesson here is,
don't get this phone if you want to re-lock the bootloader after flashing Global ROM.
xiaomi is s-h-i-t at updates.
Just go with OnePlus7/pro/T/T-pro whatever if you value your money, phone and security updates.
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i value mine money that why i didnt get oneplus , , another overpriced china phone

ntmalol said:
I think the lesson here is,
don't get this phone if you want to re-lock the bootloader after flashing Global ROM.
xiaomi is s-h-i-t at updates.
Just go with OnePlus7/pro/T/T-pro whatever if you value your money, phone and security updates.
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Xiaomi isn't actually **** in updates, Indian K20 pro already had Android 10 and MIUI 22 is in the pipeline.
Sent from my Mi 9T Pro using Tapatalk

ishaqtkr said:
BIG FAT NO, Your K20 pro bootloader cannot be locked with a Global ROM in it, you'll brick it.
Sent from my Mi 9T Pro using Tapatalk
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Why would someone re-lock bootloader? I dont see point. I unlocked my mi 5s bootloader 2 years ago and had no problems with it.

j5654 said:
Why would someone re-lock bootloader? I dont see point. I unlocked my mi 5s bootloader 2 years ago and had no problems with it.
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Same here, i don't see any reason to relock especially when i have a Custom recovery in it.
Sent from my Mi 9T Pro using Tapatalk

ishaqtkr said:
Same here, i don't see any reason to relock especially when i have a Custom recovery in it.
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I see it says your phone is 9t pro right? Or its k20 pro with global rom?

j5654 said:
I see it says your phone is 9t pro right? Or its k20 pro with global rom?
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The name whether it's k20 pro or mi 9t pro is irrelevant, all depends on the software you want running on it

fast9000 said:
The name whether it's k20 pro or mi 9t pro is irrelevant, all depends on the software you want running on it
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So there is no need to pay 50$ more for global version while u can put it on chinese one right. Expect for people that dont know much about roms right?

j5654 said:
So there is no need to pay 50$ more for global version while u can put it on chinese one right. Expect for people that dont know much about roms right?
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Again as has been mentioned many times, you want to make sure the phone you get is compatible radio, and bandwise to the region you live in.
For example in Canada, the Chinese or Indian Redmi k20 pro, has some of the bands required to run, but msot importantly misses band 20, and a few others that would make it much more well suited.
So for this reason the only version that will work is the Mi 9T Pro, either the global version or the EEA version meant for European markets.
To check for compatibility region wise go to kimovil (google it) and make sure it works in your region. Otherwise it's not really a phone of any use if it doesn't function as one in whatever niche area of the world you may happen to live in.
Do your research, and avoid expensive regrets, good luck :good:

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Again as has been mentioned many times, you want to make sure the phone you get is compatible radio, and bandwise to the region you live in.
For example in Canada, the Chinese or Indian Redmi k20 pro, has some of the bands required to run, but msot importantly misses band 20, and a few others that would make it much more well suited.
So for this reason the only version that will work is the Mi 9T Pro, either the global version or the EEA version meant for European markets.
To check for compatibility region wise go to kimovil (google it) and make sure it works in your region. Otherwise it's not really a phone of any use if it doesn't function as one in whatever niche area of the world you may happen to live in.
Do your research, and avoid expensive regrets, good luck :good:
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Thank you so much, i couldn't find a site to check 4g compatibility. It says that 4g is 2/3 available (missing B 20) but b3 and b7 are available so i guess i can use 4g.

Miui 11 & android 10

Hi respectful developers,
I bought Redmi K20 Pro from Australia, on the back of the device it is labelled as Redmi K20 pro but in the about phone section it is Mi 9T pro as prior to exporting it to Australia, exporters unlocked the bootloader and installed the global MIUI 10 (see snapshots).
Now the question, will this device in my hand get MIUI11 and Android 10? If yes, when? Will this update revert the device to the Chinese MIUI 11 ROM? If yes, how to get the official global MIUI 11 for the Redmi K20 pro?
I am currently residing in Egypt and would very much appreciate your good technical assistance.
Regards,
Mohamed Atteya

Basically they flashed 9T global ROM in your K20 pro. Which further means the bootloader is unlocked, if yes, you will still get OTAs when they arrive and you will be able to install them, OTA will come of same ROM and not of a different region so rest assured you won't go back to chinese.
HOWEVER. If you will use miflash tool to flash any other region's ROM, MAKE SURE you DON'T check on CLEAN ALL AND LOCK option in bottom right corner. Only check CLEAN ALL. This is because locking a bootloader with different region ROM installed bricks your phone.
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk

atteya.mohamed said:
Hi respectful developers,
I bought Redmi K20 Pro from Australia, on the back of the device it is labelled as Redmi K20 pro but in the about phone section it is Mi 9T pro as prior to exporting it to Australia, exporters unlocked the bootloader and installed the global MIUI 10 (see snapshots).
Now the question, will this device in my hand get MIUI11 and Android 10? If yes, when? Will this update revert the device to the Chinese MIUI 11 ROM? If yes, how to get the official global MIUI 11 for the Redmi K20 pro?
I am currently residing in Egypt and would very much appreciate your good technical assistance.
Regards,
Mohamed Atteya
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Try to change your region to other country like Spain or Germany, reboot your phone and check your system update (updater).
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk

Regarding when you'll get OTA, it will eventually come as per their dates
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk

ishaqtkr said:
Basically they flashed 9T global ROM in your K20 pro. Which further means the bootloader is unlocked, if yes, you will still get OTAs when they arrive and you will be able to install them, OTA will come of same ROM and not of a different region so rest assured you won't go back to chinese.
HOWEVER. If you will use miflash tool to flash any other region's ROM, MAKE SURE you DON'T check on CLEAN ALL AND LOCK option in bottom right corner. Only check CLEAN ALL. This is because locking a bootloader with different region ROM installed bricks your phone.
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Thanks buddy :good: