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Anyone got a working TWRP for Mi 8 global? MIUI 10.

As title. I've tried like 5 different TWRP versions linked from all over the Mi 8 forums and none have worked for me. Any and all versions have made the ROM unable to boot, every restart will load recovery instead and I have to flash stock boot to get the ROM to work. Bootloader unlocked, ROM rooted by having Magisk create a patched boot cos every other way also failed.

I'm also looking for it.
ArmedandDangerous said:
As title. I've tried like 5 different TWRP versions linked from all over the Mi 8 forums and none have worked for me. Any and all versions have made the ROM unable to boot, every restart will load recovery instead and I have to flash stock boot to get the ROM to work. Bootloader unlocked, ROM rooted by having Magisk create a patched boot cos every other way also failed.
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Currently https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-mi-8-t3837745 this version working but you've to format all of your data then flash your rom. I know its not the standard solution and even I'm waiting for official TWRP for our beloved Mi 8.

You need to choose Format Data first, Reboot again to Recovery, and then flash the DM Verity and Encryption Disabler.
After that, you can go ahead to flash any ROM you like.

mrnannu said:
Currently https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-0-mi-8-t3837745 this version working but you've to format all of your data then flash your rom. I know its not the standard solution and even I'm waiting for official TWRP for our beloved Mi 8.
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Aw man crap, I don't want to wipe my phone againt, bootloader unlock already did it ): I'll wait for a regular version of TWRP then thanks!
motherninja said:
You need to choose Format Data first, Reboot again to Recovery, and then flash the DM Verity and Encryption Disabler.
After that, you can go ahead to flash any ROM you like.
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Thanks! It's more work than I want to deal with now, phone just got wiped from unlocking bootloader, I don't wanna go through another 5 hours of downloading and reinstalling everything.

ArmedandDangerous said:
Aw man crap, I don't want to wipe my phone againt, bootloader unlock already did it ): I'll wait for a regular version of TWRP then thanks!
Thanks! It's more work than I want to deal with now, phone just got wiped from unlocking bootloader, I don't wanna go through another 5 hours of downloading and reinstalling everything.
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Believe me, it worth the efforts! It would be much better than staying with crappy MIUI 10 Global Stable.
Currently, I'm with MIUI EU 10.0.6.0 Stable and I don't want to go back to stock MIUI Stable, just don't forget to install Magisk 17.2 for root access, replace the GPS.conf with your preferred country server URL (I believed it should be Malaysia) - look for a thread by @RainGater for the complete walkthrough - and although it is not necessary, it would be better to edit the default Xiaomi EU build.prop to change the region to match your country (by default it is set to Romania or some EU country, I forgot)

motherninja said:
Believe me, it worth the efforts! It would be much better than staying with crappy MIUI 10 Global Stable.
Currently, I'm with MIUI EU 10.0.6.0 Stable and I don't want to go back to stock MIUI Stable, just don't forget to install Magisk 17.2 for root access, replace the GPS.conf with your preferred country server URL (I believed it should be Malaysia) and although it is not necessary, it would be better to edit the default Xiaomi EU build.prop to change the region to match your country (by default it is set to Romania or some EU country, I forgot)
Here, I uploaded the needed files to my personal Drive account to save your time, those are the files that I use personally for my Mi 8.
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I don't actually have a problem with my ROM. My GPS works fine, and I've already gotten root on my stock Global. Right now in my journey with Android which started with the HTC Desire Z, I don't need a custom ROM, I just need root for the occasional app that needs it I do have root now, but would love TWRP too so I can make full backups. Will check out your links regardless, thanks!

Data security and phone encryption. Miui custom rom

My new MI8 SE is not my daily use, so I got time to check all available MIUI custom rom (eu,Globe,MiRum,Miuipro,Ros,MS and Masik 1.8.)
At this point no problem, they install very well and they answer my needs.
BUT:
AS EVERYBODY should know that it is very easy to delete the central Password and finger print by the mean of our sophisticated tool (I mean TWRP).
In order to be safe '(without turning back to stock rom) I tried to encrypt the phone WITHOUT success...
Process failed every time with different results (full reset, logo loop for hours, partial encrypt for data only). But was always the point that minimum security can't be reached!
Question:
-Can you well sleep If you mind that you are having all your precious data available in the wind as soon your phone is lost or stolen or even worst let in some bad friends hands...? It takes 1 mn to delete the file without any computer.
I see a partial solution by installing afterward a stock recovery that does allow to trick the system file.
(If somebody has it, I am available to test this option, but don't tell me to flash a stock rom as solution!!)
Your comments/solutions are welcome.

You can have encryption with custom ROM, if the corresponding kernel enabled built-in force encryption.
I'm currently running phh treble 9.0 encrypted, with stock kernel patched by this script:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...rceencrypt-t3817389/post77572812#post77572812

NexusRunner said:
You can have encryption with custom ROM, if the corresponding kernel enabled built-in force encryption.
I'm currently running phh treble 9.0 encrypted, with stock kernel patched by this script:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...rceencrypt-t3817389/post77572812#post77572812
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Thanks for taking care of my post.
This is old now.
I've investigated a bit more and found ways to get MIUI custom ROM encrypted. (for now I want to stay with MIUI stuff!)
I know that almost all AOSP like rom may well encrypt from first install.
My aim was and is still to warn people that without encrypt their phone are open like a lost book.
Thanks for the very interesting and documented thread (link) you directed me to.

lolo9393 said:
Thanks for taking care of my post.
This is old now.
I've investigated a bit more and found ways to get MIUI custom ROM encrypted. (for now I want to stay with MIUI stuff!)
I know that almost all AOSP like rom may well encrypt from first install.
My aim was and is still to warn people that without encrypt their phone are open like a lost book.
Thanks for the very interesting and documented thread (link) you directed me to.
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If you don't mind could you post a detailed guide to flash our Mi 8 Se. I tried once and got mine hard bricked and i'm scared to try again.
Our forum lacks detailed instruction and it's all hit and trial. And since you have had your hands dirty, could you do that?

me_death said:
If you don't mind could you post a detailed guide to flash our Mi 8 Se. I tried once and got mine hard bricked and i'm scared to try again.
Our forum lacks detailed instruction and it's all hit and trial. And since you have had your hands dirty, could you do that?
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The process do not differ from other XIAOMI phone and is available at main forums.
Exemple:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-1-24-26.48919/
or here
http://en.miui.com/search.php?mod=f...hsubmit=yes&kw=how+to+flash+custom+rom&month=
If you have specific issue with flashing process you are allowed to post in order to get support.

lolo9393 said:
The process do not differ from other XIAOMI phone and is available at main forums.
Exemple:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-1-24-26.48919/
or here
http://en.miui.com/search.php?mod=f...hsubmit=yes&kw=how+to+flash+custom+rom&month=
If you have specific issue with flashing process you are allowed to post in order to get support.
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Thanks Could you just point me the recovery you're using? that would be great, like exact recovery. I backed up my rom and then while restoring my device, it got hard bricked. :silly:

me_death said:
Thanks Could you just point me the recovery you're using? that would be great, like exact recovery. I backed up my rom and then while restoring my device, it got hard bricked. :silly:
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Available MI8 SE are located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IeCtb6vRO4CRe76s0BD_5TQiSnymPBTT
Just take care to flash latest 1227 version after EU rom older than 8.12.20 date.
In my view it's a mistake to backup anything with TWRP because as of today nothing is stable. Better to stay with MIUI backup and computer duplication.

lolo9393 said:
Available MI8 SE are located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IeCtb6vRO4CRe76s0BD_5TQiSnymPBTT
Just take care to flash latest 1227 version after EU rom older than 8.12.20 date.
In my view it's a mistake to backup anything with TWRP because as of today nothing is stable. Better to stay with MIUI backup and computer duplication.
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Thank you so much for all the help.

lolo9393 said:
Available MI8 SE are located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IeCtb6vRO4CRe76s0BD_5TQiSnymPBTT
Just take care to flash latest 1227 version after EU rom older than 8.12.20 date.
In my view it's a mistake to backup anything with TWRP because as of today nothing is stable. Better to stay with MIUI backup and computer duplication.
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I tried EU rom again. This time i flashed TWRP 1227, then cleared my data, flashed rom and then flashed TWRP again and still i'm stuck at fastboot. I got my phone up running using MiFlash but i can't seem to run EU rom :crying:

me_death said:
I tried EU rom again. This time i flashed TWRP 1227, then cleared my data, flashed rom and then flashed TWRP again and still i'm stuck at fastboot. I got my phone up running using MiFlash but i can't seem to run EU rom :crying:
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What EU rom did you install?
This doesn't work with STABLE version. Only DEV EU rom
like latest 9.2.24/25

me_death said:
I tried EU rom again. This time i flashed TWRP 1227, then cleared my data, flashed rom and then flashed TWRP again and still i'm stuck at fastboot. I got my phone up running using MiFlash but i can't seem to run EU rom :crying:
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9. What EU rom did you install?
This doesn't work with STABLE version. Only DEV EU rom
like latest 9.2.14

lolo9393 said:
What EU rom did you install?
This doesn't work with STABLE version. Only DEV EU rom
like latest 9.2.24/25
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I tried installing
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-2-14-15.49206/
Version: WEEKLY 9.2.15

me_death said:
I tried installing
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-2-14-15.49206/
Version: WEEKLY 9.2.15
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That's OK!
you flash 9.2.15 with TWRP 1102 or 1217.
YOU DON't REBOOT THE ROM.
you flash twrp 1227 and THEN you reboot the rom and wait install finish, take some time be partient.
simple!

lolo9393 said:
That's OK!
you flash 9.2.15 with TWRP 1102 or 1217.
YOU DON't REBOOT THE ROM.
you flash twrp 1227 and THEN you reboot the rom and wait install finish, take some time be partient.
simple!
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Finally i got it working following your instructions on the MIUI EU forum. Thanks a bunch. :victory: :highfive:
To others for reference. Following are the procedures that i followed to boot up Miui Eu :silly:
- Flash official 8.12.13 (Dev Fastboot Rom) through MiFlash.
- Flash TWRP 1102
- Clean Data
- Push/ Copy and Flash 8.12.20( EU Rom), it booted up finally without redirecting to Fastboot.
- Update 8.12.20 to latest available from system updater.
- Now there won't be any recovery or we aren't able to enter into available recovery even though the system boots.
- Flash TWRP 1227.

Need help, stuck in fastboot?

Hey all, so yesterday i got my phone stuck in a "boot loop". I was trying to install TWRP and magisk to root my phone, after 2 hours of constantly reinstalling TWRP i finally got it to work. Every time my phone would end up just being on a black screen not being able to get to the TWRP menu but i could still access fastboot, i fixed it by "installing" orangefox TWRP, it never actually installed it but i got back into my phone at least, however now thats not working, and im stuck here only being able to get into fast boot. I followed this tutorial - https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/guide-redmi-k20-pro-unlock-root-t3974127. When i eventually did get it to install TWRP its because i used the All in one tool. Im currently stuck in the loop again, all i did was follow a youtube video on overclocking my display to 81hz, so i was in TWRP, made a backup of a file, flashed the 81hz.img and now i cant get into twrp or my phone.....How do i fix this?
Im currently flashing a stock rom with MiFlash, taking a few minutes but this is the last thing i can think of to fix this, no im not using the flash and lock method.
Edit: So i decided to use the All in one tool to flash the rom instead, i can now get into TWRP but the phone still by default boots to Fastboot, it wont actually go into the phone? What do i do?
Edit 2: Okay so that fixed it, now to reinstall TWRP with the all in one tool and reroot my phone.........
Edit 3: Okay so new issue, everything is all good TWRP is installed phone is rooted, but im trying to update to the latest MIUI 10 version (on MIUI 9 atm) and i can't install it? It downloads fine but it wont install? Do i have to flash the update file since it wont update through the updater?

JasonBjorn said:
Hey all, so yesterday i got my phone stuck in a "boot loop". I was trying to install TWRP and magisk to root my phone, after 2 hours of constantly reinstalling TWRP i finally got it to work. Every time my phone would end up just being on a black screen not being able to get to the TWRP menu but i could still access fastboot, i fixed it by "installing" orangefox TWRP, it never actually installed it but i got back into my phone at least, however now thats not working, and im stuck here only being able to get into fast boot. I followed this tutorial - https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/guide-redmi-k20-pro-unlock-root-t3974127. When i eventually did get it to install TWRP its because i used the All in one tool. Im currently stuck in the loop again, all i did was follow a youtube video on overclocking my display to 81hz, so i was in TWRP, made a backup of a file, flashed the 81hz.img and now i cant get into twrp or my phone.....How do i fix this?
Im currently flashing a stock rom with MiFlash, taking a few minutes but this is the last thing i can think of to fix this, no im not using the flash and lock method.
Edit: So i decided to use the All in one tool to flash the rom instead, i can now get into TWRP but the phone still by default boots to Fastboot, it wont actually go into the phone? What do i do?
Edit 2: Okay so that fixed it, now to reinstall TWRP with the all in one tool and reroot my phone.........
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A bit of advice.
If you don't know what your doing, don't follow random YouTube videos.
There are some very good videos and some very bad videos. If you don't know what you're doing, you won't know the difference between a good video and a bad one
Until you're comfortable with flashing mods, etc. stick to advice given here. It might not be instant, but you'll get good advice (if it's not good advice then someone else will point that out).
When asking for help give us more info.
What phone do you have?
What ROM was on the phone before first trying to install TWRP?
What version of TWRP have you been trying to install?
Why did you change from using Mi Flash Tool to the all in one tool?
Did you wait for the Mi Flash Tool to finish but it didn't work, or did you get bored of waiting for it to complete and cancelled it?
I appreciate this is a bit late now and not necessary as you've eventually sorted it yourself, but giving the info I've pointed out, at the time, may have actually got you some useful replies before you actually got there yourself.

Robbo.5000 said:
A bit of advice.
If you don't know what your doing, don't follow random YouTube videos.
There are some very good videos and some very bad videos. If you don't know what you're doing, you won't know the difference between a good video and a bad one
Until you're comfortable with flashing mods, etc. stick to advice given here. It might not be instant, but you'll get good advice (if it's not good advice then someone else will point that out).
When asking for help give us more info.
What phone do you have?
What ROM was on the phone before first trying to install TWRP?
What version of TWRP have you been trying to install?
Why did you change from using Mi Flash Tool to the all in one tool?
Did you wait for the Mi Flash Tool to finish but it didn't work, or did you get bored of waiting for it to complete and cancelled it?
I appreciate this is a bit late now and not necessary as you've eventually sorted it yourself, but giving the info I've pointed out, at the time, may have actually got you some useful replies before you actually got there yourself.
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I have a rough idea on what im doing i've done all this stuff before loads, but xiaomi just seems to be different idk. Considering this is the k20/k20pro section i assumed its obvious thats what i was using.......Everything is sorted like i said but i cant get MIUI to update, it downloads, i hit reboot and it boots me to TWRP instead of installing the update.......i've come to really like the MIUI without the app drawer but now i have an app drawer as im on Android 9, I flashed the lastest rom but before flashing i didnt have an app drawer and was on the latest build so no idea whats going on there......guess i just have to live with this now?

JasonBjorn said:
I have a rough idea on what im doing i've done all this stuff before loads, but xiaomi just seems to be different idk. Considering this is the k20/k20pro section i assumed its obvious thats what i was using.......Everything is sorted like i said but i cant get MIUI to update, it downloads, i hit reboot and it boots me to TWRP instead of installing the update.......i've come to really like the MIUI without the app drawer but now i have an app drawer as im on Android 9, I flashed the lastest rom but before flashing i didnt have an app drawer and was on the latest build so no idea whats going on there......guess i just have to live with this now?
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What's not obvious is whether you have a Chinese or Indian K20 Pro, or a global or European 9T Pro. Also whether you're trying to install the version of MIUI that is correct for the phone, or if you're flashing from a different region. As you say Xiaomi does things a bit different, so we're seeing things in these forums that what works on one version of the phone doesn't quite work on another.

Robbo.5000 said:
What's not obvious is whether you have a Chinese or Indian K20 Pro, or a global or European 9T Pro. Also whether you're trying to install the version of MIUI that is correct for the phone, or if you're flashing from a different region. As you say Xiaomi does things a bit different, so we're seeing things in these forums that what works on one version of the phone doesn't quite work on another.
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well heres the weird thing, i bought the EU version of the phone, which i know is supposed to be the 9t pro, but not only did the site call it the K20 pro, but in the settings its model number is also the K20 pro. I got everything working fine.

[Help] [New] Miui 10 to Miui11

Hi all.
I've just bought this device. When I first launched it, it was on miui9, i updated to miui 10 stable 10.0.3.0 (8.1 Android) via ota. Then, I saw that I could also upgrade to miui 11. However, I've read that battery is worse than Miui 10 so I don't know If I should install it.
I've unlocked the recovery because I want to try some custom roms but I'm a bit scared of the anti-rollback.
Could you please tell me what should I do?
Thanks all.

Before you do anything you need to figure out which device you own. You bought it and you already unlocked the bootloader? That generally takes 360 hours, are you sure it wasn't already unlocked? If it was unlocked you probably have a Chinese device, and in that case be extremely careful about not relocking the bootloader. if the phone is not bound to your account ( linked to you personally) then you could brick it and have no recourse.
if you unlocked it yourself and you have a locked device , then don't worry about anti-rollback. So far it has not been implemented. Next, you heard wrong about Miui 11, its battery is equally as good. Although the best version of Miui and currently the most stable Android 10 overall is Xiaomi.EU which is a custom rom based on the china beta but globalised, with Google services.
Again do your homework, avoid extremely old posts that are no longer relevant. Never attempting upgrading your screen refresh and never flash someone else's persist image and you will be good. This community has tons of infor...read a lot and take your own notes.

tsongming said:
Before you do anything you need to figure out which device you own. You bought it and you already unlocked the bootloader? That generally takes 360 hours, are you sure it wasn't already unlocked? If it was unlocked you probably have a Chinese device, and in that case be extremely careful about not relocking the bootloader. if the phone is not bound to your account ( linked to you personally) then you could brick it and have no recourse.
if you unlocked it yourself and you have a locked device , then don't worry about anti-rollback. So far it has not been implemented. Next, you heard wrong about Miui 11, its battery is equally as good. Although the best version of Miui and currently the most stable Android 10 overall is Xiaomi.EU which is a custom rom based on the china beta but globalised, with Google services.
Again do your homework, avoid extremely old posts that are no longer relevant. Never attempting upgrading your screen refresh and never flash someone else's persist image and you will be good. This community has tons of infor...read a lot and take your own notes.
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Hi Thanks for your reply.
My device is global version (not just global ROM, I do know the difference)
I am unlocked the bootloader using the Xiaomi official tool, i had to activate the developer tools on the device and check the bootloader status and the button which was there ( U know what I mean). Besides, when I turn on the device it says unlocked.
I've read that miui 11 has kinda bad sot because of miui and/or the bug with WhatsApp. So I don't know if I have to update via ota and If I do that I don't know if I will have any problems while trying to install a custom ROM.
I've had a Xiaomi before so I know that I shouldn't install strange zips.
Thank you

Boiisxu said:
Hi Thanks for your reply.
My device is global version (not just global ROM, I do know the difference)
I am unlocked the bootloader using the Xiaomi official tool, i had to activate the developer tools on the device and check the bootloader status and the button which was there ( U know what I mean). Besides, when I turn on the device it says unlocked.
I've read that miui 11 has kinda bad sot because of miui and/or the bug with WhatsApp. So I don't know if I have to update via ota and If I do that I don't know if I will have any problems while trying to install a custom ROM.
I've had a Xiaomi before so I know that I shouldn't install strange zips.
Thank you
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Yes, the last build of Xiaomi.EU had worse SOT than usual ( about 5 hours. However, the issue was only with one of the weekly builds) I personally resolved that issue for myself by flashing the kernel from the previous build. Also, Xiaomi.EU is updated every Thursday so later today there will be a new build that will very likely resolve the issue. On the other hand the stable builds do not have an issue with SOT. At least not in my experience. I have averaged around 8 to 9 hours SOT.
I don't use Whatsapp, so I can't help you with that.
Since you were previously on stock you will need to backup your data, if you are still using stock, backup to MiCloud as well. This way if you use a Miui based rom you can quickly restored most of your data and partial settings. You will also need to format use storage (type yes, reboot to recovery)

tsongming said:
Yes, the last build of Xiaomi.EU had worse SOT than usual ( about 5 hours. However, the issue was only with one of the weekly builds) I personally resolved that issue for myself by flashing the kernel from the previous build. Also, Xiaomi.EU is updated every Thursday so later today there will be a new build that will very likely resolve the issue. On the other hand the stable builds do not have an issue with SOT. At least not in my experience. I have averaged around 8 to 9 hours SOT.
I don't use Whatsapp, so I can't help you with that.
Since you were previously on stock you will need to backup your data, if you are still using stock, backup to MiCloud as well. This way if you use a Miui based rom you can quickly restored most of your data and partial settings. You will also need to format use storage (type yes, reboot to recovery)
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I see.
I've just updated to miui 11 stable via ota.
BTW, Is TWRP the best recovery for this device isn't it? I've read that exist other types of recovery (not CWM but someones).
And my last question, I cannot find which version of gcam fits on miui 11 (Android Pie). Is there any thread, telegram channel?
Thanks for all.

Boiisxu said:
I see.
I've just updated to miui 11 stable via ota.
BTW, Is TWRP the best recovery for this device isn't it? I've read that exist other types of recovery (not CWM but someones).
And my last question, I cannot find which version of gcam fits on miui 11 (Android Pie). Is there any thread, telegram channel?
Thanks for all.
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Personally I use the TWRP that I posted here : I talked to a few friends / android developers on other devices and several of them believe that this a TWRP issue.
I have not had any more of these issues since using this TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80952013&postcount=121
If using AOSP, you should use the official version.
The best Gcam ( I Think is by Sanity )
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-san1ty/
FYI the builds made for the Poco F1 and Razer 2 are also compatible.

tsongming said:
Personally I use the TWRP that I posted here : I talked to a few friends / android developers on other devices and several of them believe that this a TWRP issue.
I have not had any more of these issues since using this TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80952013&postcount=121
If using AOSP, you should use the official version.
The best Gcam ( I Think is by Sanity )
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-san1ty/
FYI the builds made for the Poco F1 and Razer 2 are also compatible.
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Thank for helping me.
As I've posted in the official twrp thread, I was able to install twrp and get to it but after power off the phone and try to get there again miui recovery was there instead.
I've installed the last build of twrp 3.3.1.1.
Maybe If I install magisk via TWRP I will have twrp *forever*.(?)
Thank you man

Boiisxu said:
Thank for helping me.
As I've posted in the official twrp thread, I was able to install twrp and get to it but after power off the phone and try to get there again miui recovery was there instead.
I've installed the last build of twrp 3.3.1.1.
Maybe If I install magisk via TWRP I will have twrp *forever*.(?)
Thank you man
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No problem.
After installing TWRP, you must initially install Root and then reboot to recovery.
Often you will see a message asking if you want to install the TWRP manager, click those boxes and then proceed to rebooting to recovery.
If you are using the full stock Rom, you must have root, so anytime that you flash the official Global stable rom, or an update, flash root again...unless you see via the Recovery terminal that Root maintained it's persistence.

tsongming said:
No problem.
After installing TWRP, you must initially install Root and then reboot to recovery.
Often you will see a message asking if you want to install the TWRP manager, click those boxes and then proceed to rebooting to recovery.
If you are using the full stock Rom, you must have root, so anytime that you flash the official Global stable rom, or an update, flash root again...unless you see via the Recovery terminal that Root maintained it's persistence.
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Okey, I'll try tomorrow again.
Thanks.

Question Easiest way to change from CN ROM to Global ROM without losing data?

Hi guys, I bought my Xiaomi 11 ultra via an exporter almost 6 months ago and I have been using it happily.
I updated to MIUI 13.0.9 recently based on the phone OTA updates and I have been experiencing issues with dark mode and notifications. Some apps don't show notifications despite me disablling MIUI battery saver and enabled auto start.
Been browsing this forum for awhile and reading all the guides but can't seem to find one that allows me to root and swap to Global ROM without losing my data.
I have tons of pictures and data in my phone that I don't want to lose.
Can anyone be so kind to point me the directions?
Regards,
James

Simplest and only way, LOSE YOUR DATA!!!
The other thing you can do is back your data up over cloud (google or Xiaomi) and then restore your phone once rom has changed

Can the unlock bootloader / flashing of the global ROM or eu rom work with the latest version of CN ROM?

Luck515 said:
Can the unlock bootloader / flashing of the global ROM or eu rom work with the latest version of CN ROM?
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Global rom still 12.x so if u want to flash from CN 13.x to global 12.x U must change some line in fastboot file so can downgrade rom

EU ROM seems like it's on MIUI 13.0 already. Would you recommend me unlocking bootloader and flashing MIUI 13 EU ? I'm backing up my phone now, just a little worried about my Google authenticator and my other crypto defi wallet like metamask and etc .

Luck515 said:
EU ROM seems like it's on MIUI 13.0 already. Would you recommend me unlocking bootloader and flashing MIUI 13 EU ? I'm backing up my phone now, just a little worried about my Google authenticator and my other crypto defi wallet like metamask and etc .
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EU rom is china rom with some mode to make it global. And miui 13 stil has alot of bug (im using it 1-2 months) and i will change back to global rom soon
With me, eu rom sometimes got so laggy, refresh rate suddenly change to very slow value. Never met it in global rom.
Unlocked and flash another rom is a must do thing if u dont live in china. So u can try global or EU, what do u feel better. I come from eu to global, then try eu 13.x and now really want to fall back to global now

Luck515 said:
EU ROM seems like it's on MIUI 13.0 already. Would you recommend me unlocking bootloader and flashing MIUI 13 EU ? I'm backing up my phone now, just a little worried about my Google authenticator and my other crypto defi wallet like metamask and etc .
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I would also recommend you to use Swift Backup for App / Messages / Call logs / WiFi PW backups. It works for most of the Apps so that you don't loose anything. Usually with Banking apps the restore doesn't really work. But there is usually also no data to keep with it. I always copy the Download and DCIM folder directly to my Laptop and after local backup also the full Swift Backup folder. Then I'm ready to wipe. I do that on a regular base (every 4-6 weeks) as the daily updates of CN rom sometimes make the phone a bit unstable.
Don't forget that your phone will be wiped once you unlock the bootloader.

when you unlock your bootloader there is no other option then format. It happens without asking it is just mandatory. Like @RoughNeck1971 says... i also use Swift to backup and copy DCIM directly to laptop

Question though, I'm now currently on MIUI 13.0.9 on CN ROM through OTA ever since I got it out from the box.
Am I able to flash to global ROM from MIUI 13 CN to Global ROM MIUI 12?
I read that OTA doesn't work anymore after changing ROMs,
So the propery way is to
1. Unlock bootloader,
2. Flash Global ROM with TWRP
3. Then full back up with TWRP whenever I want to update it to a new version of global stable ROM?
Sorry guys I haven't been in xda for a long time, since the times HTC sensation was released I meddle with some roms and radio updates.
Appreciate your guidance.
Regards,
James
RoughNeck1971 said:
I would also recommend you to use Swift Backup for App / Messages / Call logs / WiFi PW backups. It works for most of the Apps so that you don't loose anything. Usually with Banking apps the restore doesn't really work. But there is usually also no data to keep with it. I always copy the Download and DCIM folder directly to my Laptop and after local backup also the full Swift Backup folder. Then I'm ready to wipe. I do that on a regular base (every 4-6 weeks) as the daily updates of CN rom sometimes make the phone a bit unstable.
Don't forget that your phone will be wiped once you unlock the bootloader.
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First of all - when you go back to MIUI 12 on Android 11 then TWRP is the right way to go as it supports it. Then you don't have to care about changing line in fastboot for downgrade. But as long as you have TWRP installed instead of the xiaomi recovery you can't do OTA. But you can just "update" with the new full rom version.
If you should do a full backup with TWRP - can't really say as I never tried to restore a full backup. I wouldn't rely on it to be honest. Better to have everything backed up and do a new install if there are issues.

RoughNeck1971 said:
First of all - when you go back to MIUI 12 on Android 11 then TWRP is the right way to go as it supports it. Then you don't have to care about changing line in fastboot for downgrade. But as long as you have TWRP installed instead of the xiaomi recovery you can't do OTA. But you can just "update" with the new full rom version.
If you should do a full backup with TWRP - can't really say as I never tried to restore a full backup. I wouldn't rely on it to be honest. Better to have everything backed up and do a new install if there are issues.
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I am really new to custom roms after using iPhone for a really long time and forgot how to root the phone.
I am fresh on CN ROM, on 13.0.9.
Can someone verify or guide if the steps I listed are correct?
0. Backup all files
1. Unlock "bootloader" with Mi Flash Unlock
2. Install ADB and flash TWRP Image
3. Install Global ROM (just to clarify, i can go back from 13.0.9 CN to Global MIUI 12 right?)
4. Check with Magisk that I am indeed rooted.
5. Restore backup from Swift / PC / Xiaomi Backup

You had it right. But you need to keep in mind that it takes usually 7 days until your bootloader will get unlocked! Sou you "apply" for it and then the counter starts from 168 hours to 0. Only then it will be unlocked. Unfortunately there is no way to get around that.

Hi guys, is it possible to flash the 512GB variant with a EU/Global rom or this can be done with a 256GB variant only?

You will lose data. You must format when you change ROM branch. I have Xiaomi EU ROM on my 11 512 Ultra now but did have global. Storage size doesn't affect ROM installation.

RoughNeck1971 said:
First of all - when you go back to MIUI 12 on Android 11 then TWRP is the right way to go as it supports it. Then you don't have to care about changing line in fastboot for downgrade. But as long as you have TWRP installed instead of the xiaomi recovery you can't do OTA. But you can just "update" with the new full rom version.
If you should do a full backup with TWRP - can't really say as I never tried to restore a full backup. I wouldn't rely on it to be honest. Better to have everything backed up and do a new install if there are issues.
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But he is now at miui 13, so he must change fastboot file to rollback to miui 12 fastboot rom first
Then unlock, flash twrp and do everything else

Ah - OK. I understood that you have no problem installing Android 11 when you have TWRP running. Only to install Android 12 via TWRP has issues.

hi
my device is
MIUI GLOBAL 12.5.11 STABLE RKAEUXM MODEL M2102K1G
Can i install muiu 13 china version so i can get muiu 13
thanks
p.s any guide

alleshi said:
hi
my device is
MIUI GLOBAL 12.5.11 STABLE RKAEUXM MODEL M2102K1G
Can i install muiu 13 china version so i can get muiu 13
thanks
p.s any guide
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alleshi said:
hi
my device is
MIUI GLOBAL 12.5.11 STABLE RKAEUXM MODEL M2102K1G
Can i install muiu 13 china version so i can get muiu 13
thanks
p.s any guide
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You must format data when changing ROM branches. This due to possible partition differences between them. You may end in a boot loop until you do format.