hate for anti roll back... - Meizu 16s Questions & Answers

hi I'm a European user, can I exit from the beta program and install the stable version?

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Surely you can, but you must flash the stable version with the same level security patch, which is required by Google.

Meizu 16s Anti-Rollback
sukanka said:
Surely you can, but you must flash the stable version with the same level security patch, which is required by Google.
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Right what you say, but it will pass on a stable firmware version where GPay will not work in the first place.

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Any updates coming?

I'm really liking the Mi Mix but concerned about security with the device. Is the OEM planning on updating the latest security patch or move to Nougat? I'm on a April security patch and using the latest Global Rom. Thanks!
gman901 said:
I'm really liking the Mi Mix but concerned about security with the device. Is the OEM planning on updating the latest security patch or move to Nougat? I'm on a April security patch and using the latest Global Rom. Thanks!
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If you want nougat you can try the global beta
(Im using epic rom based on miui beta 7.6.8 nougat with may security patch)
Do I need an unlocked bootloader to apply the beta? Oh, and is it pretty stable?
gman901 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader to apply the beta? Oh, and is it pretty stable?
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You dont need an unlocked bootloader, there is a flash guide in the beta download section.
I prefer the global stable, in my experience it was faster and more persistent than the beta, And if you will regret flashing the beta you will have a hard time going back to stable (unlocking bootloader and flashing twrp and downloading all your apps again...).
But if you want to flash the beta you should unlock your bootloader and flash twrp so when you do flash the beta you will have a backup (backup in twrp before flashing the beta) of your latest stable miui.
Its your choice
Sent from my Xiaomi MIX using XDA Labs
Okay, so I really don't want to mess with all of that if the stable version is better. I'm just hoping we get a OTA update soon. I used to have the Honor Note 8 and they had the Nougat update back in March and some updates since then. Hope the Mi Mix keeps getting supported.
omerbagi10 said:
You dont need an unlocked bootloader
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Hmm. I was under impression that to flash ANY other ROM rather than factory one, you need to unlock bootloader. To go from original factory Chinese rom to stable Global ROM - do you need to unlock bootloader or no?
rbs_uk said:
Hmm. I was under impression that to flash ANY other ROM rather than factory one, you need to unlock bootloader. To go from original factory Chinese rom to stable Global ROM - do you need to unlock bootloader or no?
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To go from chinese rom to global you do need an unlocked bootloader, but to go to a miui beta rom you dont need an unlocked bootloader
Sent from my Xiaomi MIX using XDA Labs
Just checking if there are any updates with the Global Rom, such as Nougat or even a security update? I'm currently back to my S8+ until I hear about an update to the Global Rom. I'm curious to see the level of support when you go with this company.
Android 7.0 is in beta testing, so should be coming out soon as a stable/global rom.
I can't handle my S8+ and want to start using my Mi Mix again. Should I be concerned that it's still on Marshmallow with the Android security patch from April?

Xiaomi Software install help

hello i need help i become today my xiaomi mi 8 with Global Stable rom and i like to install the Global beta rom via recovery thanks for help it comes.
couldn't verify. looks like current android version is different from that in the recovery package. Try flashing your device in the Fastboot mode.
Kid_Man said:
hello i need help i become today my xiaomi mi 8 with Global Stable rom and i like to install the Global beta rom via recovery thanks for help it comes.
couldn't verify. looks like current android version is different from that in the recovery package. Try flashing your device in the Fastboot mode.
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Which version Mi8 do you have? Maybe you're flashing wrong version
SENSEI888 said:
Which version Mi8 do you have? Maybe you're flashing wrong version
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i have the global stable 10.0
Kid_Man said:
i have the global stable 10.0
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I meant which version Mi8 (CN, global, SE, lite)?
Mi 8 Global
Kid_Man said:
Mi 8 Global
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This has been answered and mentioned several times unfortunately. Please use the search function before posting threads
You cannot go from STABLE to BETA without unlocking the bootloader, and you especially cannot do it from the updater. It must be flashed. I'm going to assume that you are trying to "update" to the new version with Android Pie. The Mi Mix 2S just a day or two ago received stable MIUI 10 with 9.0. Be patient and wait for the update for us as it should be arriving soon. Beta versions were intended for developers and for testing purposes and may have bugs. It really is not worth the trouble of unlocking the bootloader and jumping to a test version for a newer version of Android even more so when a "stable" version is just around the corner. Most things will remain unchanged from MIUI 10 based on 8.1.0 to MIUI 10 based on 9.0. People have been bricking their devices due to little experience with Xiaomi smartphones, and it would be terrible to see another one join the list.
How long we wait?
I've got a global mi 8
It's mid march, latest update is 8.1 Oreo Android with 9.6.6
I keep searching for updates and shows none
Also security patch is July ...
Someone help me get pie
Docshuffles said:
I've got a global mi 8
It's mid march, latest update is 8.1 Oreo Android with 9.6.6
I keep searching for updates and shows none
Also security patch is July ...
Someone help me get pie
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Chinese or Global rom? Stable or developer? Where did you purchase it?
Upgrade
Crossvxm said:
Chinese or Global rom? Stable or developer? Where did you purchase it?
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It's global stable rim
Android 8.1
Miui 9.6.6
Model m1803e1a
Bought on eBay all works fine just can't upgrade
If I download a zip file and try to install under system update - choose file it says the this rom isnt valid for carrier type or something like this.
Docshuffles said:
I've got a global mi 8
It's mid march, latest update is 8.1 Oreo Android with 9.6.6
I keep searching for updates and shows none
Also security patch is July ...
Someone help me get pie
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Docshuffles said:
It's global stable rim
Android 8.1
Miui 9.6.6
Model m1803e1a
Bought on eBay all works fine just can't upgrade
If I download a zip file and try to install under system update - choose file it says the this rom isnt valid for carrier type or something like this.
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Sorry for the late reply. I believe it may possibly have a vendor ROM. Your phone should have updated over a month ago to MIUI 10. At this point I believe the only solution would be to unlock the bootloader in order to flash the latest version. Unfortunately this takes about 30 days after the unlock is requested.
That's the 3UK version of global.
No updates as of yet,either be patient or unlock bootloader and flash global stable of Pie.
Yes. And to be honest, DO NOT rush for 9.0. There is severe battery drain on 10.2.2.0 and 10.2.3.0. I used to get 6+ hours of SOT (screen on time), on 10.2.2.0 I would get about 5hrs, on the latest 10.2.3.0 I get 4 hours. Others have complained about the same. In my opinion, the added features aren't worth the battery life lost.
Crossvxm said:
Yes. And to be honest, DO NOT rush for 9.0. There is severe battery drain on 10.2.2.0 and 10.2.3.0. I used to get 6+ hours of SOT (screen on time), on 10.2.2.0 I would get about 5hrs, on the latest 10.2.3.0 I get 4 hours. Others have complained about the same. In my opinion, the added features aren't worth the battery life lost.
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We have 3 Mi8's in our house
Personally I am using the Mi-Globe version " globeROM_v10_dipper_9.3.21_cfg" it is fantastic! It has all of the features such as dark mode, AOD options, face unlock, charging animations, the best themes from all over the world and zero ads.
On the other 2 phones we have the official 10.2.3. While its not as good as 9.3.21 the battery life is still about 8 hours SOT.

Upgrade to Pie Global Beta from Global stable (locked bl)

Is it possible? I could on Mix 2s easily via recovery.
It is possible. You have to download the latest Oreo based beta version, which is MIUI 8.9.7, and install this package via the software update section in the settings. Once you are on the Oreo beta, you'll get the newest beta via the software updater.
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It is possible. You have to download and install the latest Oreo based beta version, which is MIUI 8.9.7, and install this package via the software update section in the settings. Once you are on the Oreo beta, you'll get the newest beta via the software updater.
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I can confirm that it works. Started from Global stable 10.0.3.0, flashed the global beta 8.9.7 and then updated to beta 8.10.25 and the last step was to beta 10.11.2
Hello...how to revert back from dev to stable?
eugentutu said:
Hello...how to revert back from dev to stable?
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I think you can't because the beta versions are based on Pie and the stable on Orea, so i suppose the ARB can give you some problems
Ia beta version stable? It is worthing to make this update?
danct2005 said:
Ia beta version stable? It is worthing to make this update?
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the beta version stable doesn't exist. Beta or stable. I prefer beta because i have weekly updates, more functions, and more bugs solved
And how is the battery? Better or worse?
Now that the last stable version is based on Pie, do you think it's possible to go back from Dev Rom to stable?
samsac said:
Now that the last stable version is based on Pie, do you think it's possible to go back from Dev Rom to stable?
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Oh i didn't notice that the global stable is on Pie too now. The ARB function allows to flash same versions of Android, so i think you can
Rommco05 said:
Hi @ricpicpr, what is best way to run Global beta, with twrp and root? In my theory is the always before install new beta, flash back stock boot.img, than install update and than again flash twrp and root. Is it correct?
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Well im trying to understand this, because since my Mi8 is unlocked and rooted for the first time i have to update it with the weekly update. I received OTA notification and i have downloaded the OTA update (8.12.7) but when i confirm to Updater to apply the weekly update my phone restarted in twrp and the update failed. So yes maybe the way is to restore the original recoevery, flash the last weekly version and then flash twrp and root (with magisk in my case): I don't like very this, a bit too complicated but for now i can't imagine better and shorter ways
Rommco05 said:
What do you think about recoveries which are posted on miui forums. I don't remember names and don't have read entire threads but from my understanding this recoveries are able install "update".zips. This friday come my Mi8, I know about +1 month for unlock bootloader, but I want to be informed and be ready
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If you have TWRP, you can just install the FULL ROM ZIP of betas or stable and flash with TWRP without issues. Just download them from the official XIAOMI website. You cannot install the incremental updates that come from the internal ROM updater software. It only downloads the difference in the ROM versions, and it will fail because files that need patched have changed and fail the validation process. You might have to re-root and install the recovery after you flash.
Need help for this,
I got the latest beta on Pie,and i want to get back to Stable,how can i do? (for Gpay)
Locked BL/Global version
Chainsy said:
Need help for this,
I got the latest beta on Pie,and i want to get back to Stable,how can i do? (for Gpay)
Locked BL/Global version
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i am in the same situation but i can' t find any solution, i try to flash the 10.1.1 with the updater but only flash weekly rom.
samsac said:
Now that the last stable version is based on Pie, do you think it's possible to go back from Dev Rom to stable?
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I think you can do that via Mi flasher tool
Rommco05 said:
I'm worried about coming back from beta to stable. As I read on web with ARB u can't make downgrade (from newest version to older). So in my theory is possible to came back from beta to stable just in one case and that is little bit...
Example:
Last beta version was released on sunday 15.5.2018
Last stable version WILL/WAS be relesed thursday 19.5.2018
So u have 2 days for make jump from beta to stable because on next sunday 22.5.2018 will be released another beta which will be again newest than last stable version or dont make any update of beta after release stable version.
Ofcourse I can be wrong
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Uhm...i think the ARB check the Android version only. So if you are on Pie you can't go back to Oreo. Only this
Rommco05 said:
That would be great!
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This guide is perfect: https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-anti-rollback-protection-brick-phone/
We need to check the ARB index of the our installed Rom and the ARB index of the Rom we want to install

what is the best version for 3T?

Right now I have OB 30.
recommend to wait for the Pie stable release? or OB?
I will get OTA update to new OB of Pie?
saarxee said:
Right now I have OB 30.
recommend to wait for the Pie stable release? or OB?
I will get OTA update to new OB of Pie?
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I would recommend to wait for Stable PIE OTA (should be available by MAY END).
If you switch to CB PIE then probably your data will be wiped AND when the stable OTA is launched then AGAIN you'll probably have to wipe all data.
Performance is okay-ish and battery drain is present on current CB PIE BETA.
Why OB dont get new pie update?
stable release was more recommend?
saarxee said:
Why OB dont get new pie update?
stable release was more recommend?
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The OB program technically ended in July 2018. I think the philosophy was that the 3T was old enough to not warrant testing of new/experimental features; and presumably OnePlus was going to focus resources on their newer devices.
OnePlus is calling the PIE update a "community beta" after completing a closed beta. So you might think of it as more or less of an open beta, whether by name or not. But seeing as this is likely the last stable update (at least the last major update) for this device, there isn't a point in testing more experimental features (such as they did with the OB builds).

Security patches: eea vs eu

I am starting to be a little disappointed on the frequency of security patches for my eea mi 9... Is this substantially better on xiaomi.eu?
On the latest Xiaomi.eu we are running the September Security Patch
I think that Xiaomi is waiting for the release of Android Q to update the security patches
It's pretty odd that the mi9 SE has been sitting on MIUI 10.3 with july security patch for 2 weeks now while the mi 9 is stuck on june SP with miui 10.2. Basically the cheaper version is getting updated faster, so I guess they have some additional bugs to fix on the mi 9.
Well if they would fix idle battery drain I'd be happy with waiting...
Mi9 and I'm still on june security patch
_Nexus8_ said:
On the latest Xiaomi.eu we are running the September Security Patch
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September security patch... is that on Android Q?
I have latest ( 10.2.28.0) eu Stable ROM and still on June security.
dezborders said:
September security patch... is that on Android Q?
I have latest ( 10.2.28.0) eu Stable ROM and still on June security.
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Yes. Android Q MIUI 9.8.15 Has september security patch
dezborders said:
September security patch... is that on Android Q?
I have latest ( 10.2.28.0) eu Stable ROM and still on June security.
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Yes, their newest builds are on Android Q now
_Nexus8_ said:
Yes, their newest builds are on Android Q now
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How stable is the latest Android Q beta?
Is it "daily driver" stable?
dezborders said:
How stable is the latest Android Q beta?
Is it "daily driver" stable?
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For me,absolutely .Haven't found a bug that affects my daily experience.
crs951 said:
For me,absolutely .Haven't found a bug that affects my daily experience.
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Cool thanks. I will flash tonight. .
What's the latest EU Q build and is it relatively safe to dirty flash and not wipe ?
dezborders said:
Cool thanks. I will flash tonight. .
What's the latest EU Q build and is it relatively safe to dirty flash and not wipe ?
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Latest EU Q is supposed to be 9.8.22 (eu versions read as 2019.August.22, I've learnt that recently)
> Wiping is MANDATORY
> Backup using Titanium Backup only, not TWRP
> I suggest using TWRP 3.3.1-41 and using F2FS conversion in one go
dezborders said:
Cool thanks. I will flash tonight. .
What's the latest EU Q build and is it relatively safe to dirty flash and not wipe ?
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Being a lazy guy I always do dirty flashes. Coming from Global Dev (9.6.27) I simply flashed Xiaomi.EU (9.8.10 Android Q) over. Since then upgraded to 9.8.15 and now 9.8.22. Runs like charm.
Of course, recommendation always is 'clean flash'. But this one can still do in case a dirty flash doesn't work, isn't it?
Cheers
Toscha
dezborders said:
How stable is the latest Android Q beta?
Is it "daily driver" stable?
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Yes you can use it as a daily driver for sure, there a few minor bugs but they doesn't affect your daily experience
I switched on another ROM only because I can't use the Google passwords autofill in third applications (outside of Chrome I mean)
Thanks All who replied. I am now running on EU Q ROM appears perfectLy stable and I love the enhanced dark mode that forces some apps without dark mode to look like dark mode.
As my boot loader was locked, unlocking wiped the phone so a dirty flash was not relevant or required
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toscha42 said:
Being a lazy guy I always do dirty flashes. Coming from Global Dev (9.6.27) I simply flashed Xiaomi.EU (9.8.10 Android Q) over. Since then upgraded to 9.8.15 and now 9.8.22. Runs like charm.
Of course, recommendation always is 'clean flash'. But this one can still do in case a dirty flash doesn't work, isn't it?
Cheers
Toscha
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Unlocking my boot loader wiped the phone but glad to hear I can dirty flash future Q builds
It's quite obvious why this is happening. The Mi 9 is going to be one of the first phones in the world with Android Q, so it's obvious they are just developing for it, and stopped patching for Android Pie.
After all, this is a flagship, they will want to showcase Android Q on it as soon as possible.
I've got August security patch with 10.2.30 on EEA
Changelog of 10.2.30

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