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So instead of making separate threads, I thought it might be helpful making this thread to ask questions.
I'll start of: How long does it take for the global version to go on sale after the Chinese one?

I current have a OnePlus 5T but I would like to upgrade to this phone (Mi 8) I was wondering where can I buy this phone and ship to the US? I know there's not market or anything. But I don't want to to pay double price either from a third party.
Thanks!

Kevoon7 said:
I current have a OnePlus 5T but I would like to upgrade to this phone (Mi 8) I was wondering where can I buy this phone and ship to the US? I know there's not market or anything. But I don't want to to pay double price either from a third party.
Thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/how-to/to-buy-t3800447

Average sot without heavy gaming?

Is it treble enabled?

sure, it comes pre installed with android 8.1

Hi guys. Since this is a Q&A thread, i'm wondering:
I bought my Mi 8 today, china version. Will I still be able to flash global software on it, or just the chinese firmware?
And when it comes to flashing AOSP, will there be any difference?
Thanks a lot.
I'm not a noot in flashing, I've had Nexus for the last couple years,and i'm quite confident with it. Just not aware if it will be same rom for both versions or not.

bcuraman said:
Hi guys. Since this is a Q&A thread, i'm wondering:
I bought my Mi 8 today, china version. Will I still be able to flash global software on it, or just the chinese firmware?
And when it comes to flashing AOSP, will there be any difference?
Thanks a lot.
I'm not a noot in flashing, I've had Nexus for the last couple years,and i'm quite confident with it. Just not aware if it will be same rom for both versions or not.
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Yes, when global is released.
Same with AOSP.

Anyone in USA bought a mi 8 and which one to buy with the right bands

ermacwins said:
So instead of making separate threads, I thought it might be helpful making this thread to ask questions.
I'll start of: How long does it take for the global version to go on sale after the Chinese one?
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hello. does the samsung amoled screen of mi 8 deteriorates? easily? is there a way to prevent it? im having second thoughts of buying it because of it. i hoping it will remain same quality after 3 years like ips.

- Does someone (especially from germany) tried WifiCalling? Does it work?
- Does someone tried a USB Power Delivery 3.0 Charger, how fast (how many watts) does it charge?

Big Boar said:
hello. does the samsung amoled screen of mi 8 deteriorates? easily? is there a way to prevent it? im having second thoughts of buying it because of it. i hoping it will remain same quality after 3 years like ips.
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Do you mean any form of burn in? I have it since 12/06 and no burn in at all. (what a surprise )
I think it will not have much troubles with burn in, because it has full screen gestures (so no buttons which can burn in).
The navigation bar eventually can burn in, but I think that will be not annoying.

does it have fingerprint gesture? always listening ok google?

coconutxyz said:
does it have fingerprint gesture? always listening ok google?
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No Fingerprint Gestures and Always Listening OK Google for now. (first can be archived with apps)

Rask2015 said:
No Fingerprint Gestures and OK Google for now. (first can be archived with apps, second will be available when miui global version will be launched for Mi8)
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are you sure about the second one? as in screen is locked and off but i could still call out google assistant?

coconutxyz said:
are you sure about the second one? as in screen is locked and off but i could still call out google assistant?
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Sorry i read over the "always listening" - i dont know if this will be available.

Rask2015 said:
Sorry i read over the "always listening" - i dont know if this will be available.
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i see, thanks a lot for the help!!

Mi 8 is released in hong kong, and reading the site, it suggests that the nfc wallet can be used for services and specifically mentions google pay. Does this mean that there is a global rom now for mi 8, as google pay requires google services and afiak no chinese rom has these installed?
https://www.mi.com/hk/mi8/

I'm guessing it doesn't ship with Google Play. Is this hard to install? Do you need to unlock bootloader for the eventual global rom?

white43 said:
I'm guessing it doesn't ship with Google Play. Is this hard to install? Do you need to unlock bootloader for the eventual global rom?
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Google Services arent hard to install. You just need the Google Installer Apk which installs you all services, without the need off unlocking bootloader or root the devices before.
I dont know if you need an unlocked bootloader for the global rom - I would say no but i can be wrong.

How to remove Black Bar in PUBG

Title says it. In the screenshot you can see the left side where the notch is, the screen is black. I noticed the Chinese version of Pubg doesn't have this. I wonder if the global version can stretch all the way
*EDIT* with an update to MIUI (mine is Chinese), the problem was fixed
*Either that or PuBG update fixed it but I don't remember getting a pubg update

NVM, the latest update where the notch can be unsmoothened seems to have fixed it

fp1707 said:
NVM, the latest update where the notch can be unsmoothened seems to have fixed it
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Which rom u have mate?
The power of the Mi 9 be with you

johnnyman25 said:
Which rom u have mate?
The power of the Mi 9 be with you
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Chinese

fp1707 said:
Chinese
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Oh great. Let's hope they will release it soon for eaa global.
The power of the Mi 9 be with you

Or you can switch to xiaomi.eu and have the benefits of bouth global and Chinese ROMs and more. LINK
You will need to unlock and install TWRP thought. No need to root and you will not void the warranty from what I read.
A tutorial HERE

I know yes. I allrdy applied for unlock 3 days ago!
Thank you.
The power of the Mi 9 be with you

mNiosu said:
Or you can switch to xiaomi.eu and have the benefits of bouth global and Chinese ROMs and more. LINK
You will need to unlock and install TWRP thought. No need to root and you will not void the warranty from what I read.
A tutorial HERE
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I really need some understanding. Wdym by "benefits" of Chinese version?
Does .eu have proper notifications? Because in Chinese notifications seem like a complete train wreck. Sometimes they show sometimes not. Some make noise while others don't. Particularly, I use Muslim Pro and the adhan never plays. Only vibrations.
If I remember correctly, it worked fine on global on my OnePlus 5T before.
Is Xiao AI replaced with Google?
Does the theme use Chinese or English themes? (If I know correct, the Chinese themes are better)
I saw all the extra features in Xiaomi.eu. But small things in Chinese bug the heck out of me. Like notifications not working properly or showing on lockscreen. Xiao AI, Chinese language here and there. Improper Google Integration(like Casting is broken) and many other small things which I don't recall. I'm very worried if those carry over to Xiaomi.eu
But then I don't think I have much of a choice anyway since if I heard correct, the 8GB doesn't support global ROM or something. So I might just be left with Xiaomi.eu.
But I just have 188 hours to unlock . Which i think falls on April 9th

fp1707 said:
NVM, the latest update where the notch can be unsmoothened seems to have fixed it
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After the update it's now more like the iPhone X with the options being moved a bit away from the curves so nothing is cut off. Also makes it easier on the fingers to reach things.
But most importantly, no black bar(s)

video play issue with gaming touch buttons on top

When I play a video and if I touch the gaming buttons on top it acts as a touch. It's really annoying the controls showing up and does not go unless touch is removed. Any fix?

danishajaz said:
When I play a video and if I touch the gaming buttons on top it acts as a touch. It's really annoying the controls showing up and does not go unless touch is removed. Any fix?
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Update to 2.09

em902566 said:
Update to 2.09
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What version? CN or global? And what country?
I'm in US and it says I'm on version 3.0 since launch and I have that issue.

Mountainmohawk said:
What version? CN or global? And what country?
I'm in US and it says I'm on version 3.0 since launch and I have that issue.
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Go to settings , about , build number
U will be able to know what version

em902566 said:
Update to 2.09
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I'm stuck on 1.11 in india

Mountainmohawk said:
What version? CN or global? And what country?
I'm in US and it says I'm on version 3.0 since launch and I have that issue.
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Yes it must be 1.11 then if u check the build number. I'm stuck on the same version with no update at all

Today I have received an update from 1.11 to 1.15. This is Indian variant hopefully NA variant will get the same i think. And the issue is still there? Are they going nuts even in update they didn't fixed but however they have fixed it in Chinese rom.

praveenparvani said:
Today I have received an update from 1.11 to 1.15. This is Indian variant hopefully NA variant will get the same i think. And the issue is still there? Are they going nuts even in update they didn't fixed but however they have fixed it in Chinese rom.
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Yes the issue isn't fixed in 1.15. Their customer service is sick. Now I think oneplus 7 would have been a better option

Can't believe this is still an issue even after the most recent update.
Sent from my Note 9 using XDA Labs

danishajaz said:
When I play a video and if I touch the gaming buttons on top it acts as a touch. It's really annoying the controls showing up and does not go unless touch is removed. Any fix?
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This is a bug, will be fixed in next update (V116) I believe.

JerryYin said:
This is a bug, will be fixed in next update (V116) I believe.
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Despite them knowing about this bug they still have not released a fix even though it's fixed in Chinese version. It only shows how slow they are at customer support

danishajaz said:
Despite them knowing about this bug they still have not released a fix even though it's fixed in Chinese version. It only shows how slow they are at customer support
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NO, the Chinese version have the same bug. You can prove it by install a key test software. I found the bug and reported to the Dev team, they said will be fixed soon

JerryYin said:
NO, the Chinese version have the same bug. You can prove it by install a key test software. I found the bug and reported to the Dev team, they said will be fixed soon
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Many using Chinese rom have reported its fixed

danishajaz said:
Yes the issue isn't fixed in 1.15. Their customer service is sick. Now I think oneplus 7 would have been a better option
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Flash to Chinese rom. All perfect

Do people experience another bug where if you're in chrome browser and touch the fingerprint sensor it brings up the "find in page" on the screen? Really annoying. I'm using the North American version, software 1.15

trace1er said:
Do people experience another bug where if you're in chrome browser and touch the fingerprint sensor it brings up the "find in page" on the screen? Really annoying. I'm using the North American version, software 1.15
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This error still exists even on Chinese rom

thel'vadam said:
Flash to Chinese rom. All perfect
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Don't wana lose my warranty.

Instead of bickering, how about we focus on the issues of the device?
So other than YouTube, do the triggers affect any other apps they shouldn't?
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Mountainmohawk said:
Instead of bickering, how about we focus on the issues of the device?
So other than YouTube, do the triggers affect any other apps they shouldn't?
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For me it's the the video player apps

Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted.
DONT WORRY ABOUT THE WARRANTY
you can re lock the bootloader again.
Flash the indian rom again. No one will ever know.

Brandnew Phone

Guys i am having a problem...
Just bought a new redmi note 9 2 days ago and so far its a really goodphone...BUT it is reaaally laggy..i mean opening snapchat takes about 10 seconds and other apps too, the camera app is a disaster in terms of loading times..
are you goys experiencing the same issues or have any advice for me??
i am from austria so sorry for my bad english

Which version of MIUI is using ???

There's something fishy going on there
I don't have Snapchat installed on mine but the MIUI camera opens fully within a second
I presume you've rebooted at least once?

Marcithekilla said:
Guys i am having a problem...
Just bought a new redmi note 9 2 days ago and so far its a really goodphone...BUT it is reaaally laggy..i mean opening snapchat takes about 10 seconds and other apps too, the camera app is a disaster in terms of loading times..
are you goys experiencing the same issues or have any advice for me??
i am from austria so sorry for my bad english
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I only lagged the animations to return to the home screen and open the camera, but the other apps open normally

Ron4ldoRamos said:
Which version of MIUI is using ???
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miui version is 12.0.3

thesoupthief said:
There's something fishy going on there
I don't have Snapchat installed on mine but the MIUI camera opens fully within a second
I presume you've rebooted at least once?
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yes i have and i wiped my systwm yesterday because the screen would turn on at the slightest movement...at least this problem is fixed for me...but it feels like i have a 50 dollar smartphone in my hands......are 3gb of ram really that bad?

Marcithekilla said:
yes i have and i wiped my systwm yesterday because the screen would turn on at the slightest movement...at least this problem is fixed for me...but it feels like i have a 50 dollar smartphone in my hands......are 3gb of ram really that bad?
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Hmmm, I have the 4gb/128gb version - I can see how the extra memory might make a bit of difference, especially given MIUI's bloat, but I wouldn't have expected you to experience such slow performance. I guess we're using the same EU rom. Maybe look at trying to strip out some of the bloatware? Might help a bit?

thesoupthief said:
Hmmm, I have the 4gb/128gb version - I can see how the extra memory might make a bit of difference, especially given MIUI's bloat, but I wouldn't have expected you to experience such slow performance. I guess we're using the same EU rom. Maybe look at trying to strip out some of the bloatware? Might help a bit?
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how should i debloat it? i am not new to adb, root and so on...but this is my first xiaomi smartphone..

Marcithekilla said:
how should i debloat it? i am not new to adb, root and so on...but this is my first xiaomi smartphone..
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https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools
I think you could use this. Also, there are lot of videos on Youtube about debloating Mi devices, try it.

Minhvlvl said:
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools
I think you could use this. Also, there are lot of videos on Youtube about debloating Mi devices, try it.
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did it with this tool yesterday and jokes aside it feels like a other phone...smooth with no lags or unnecessary long loading times.

Marcithekilla said:
did it with this tool yesterday and jokes aside it feels like a other phone...smooth with no lags or unnecessary long loading times.
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What did u debloate

Halloul said:
What did u debloate
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ana-debloat-list-global-miui-11-0-10-t4141253
basicaly everything in this guide besides the disabled apps

Marcithekilla said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ana-debloat-list-global-miui-11-0-10-t4141253
basicaly everything in this guide besides the disabled apps
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Yay! Great work! Personally I wouldn't have removed all the Google stuff, but this looks a great way to see off the MIUI junk

thesoupthief said:
Yay! Great work! Personally I wouldn't have removed all the Google stuff, but this looks a great way to see off the MIUI junk
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yes it is and i haven't removed every google app but most

Question What's everybody's experience with the fingerprint reader?

I have 3 fingerprints saved and it never unlocks on first contact often it will require me to input my pin. I'm on the Xiaomi.EU stable ROM. Is this happening to everyone?

The capacitive reader on my Huawei mate 20 X was better tbh

speedtripler said:
The capacitive reader on my Huawei mate 20 X was better tbh
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Yes I came from the mate 40 pro and trust was better too

For me I am on global stable and never had any issues since 12.5.4 (now on 12.5.7). Perfect in every way. I use it for sooooo many apps, bank app, photos, WhatsApp, investments, binance, work related apps x2, insurance, google pay, etc.. never had any issue

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For me I am on global stable and never had any issues since 12.5.4 (now on 12.5.7). Perfect in every way. I use it for sooooo many apps, bank app, photos, WhatsApp, investments, binance, work related apps x2, insurance, google pay, etc.. never had any issue
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Starting to wonder if my fingers are the problem

HailReaper said:
Starting to wonder if my fingers are the problem
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Which rom are you on?

hassanaliyeh said:
Which rom are you on?
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Xiaomi.EU stable 12.5.20

HailReaper said:
Xiaomi.EU stable 12.5.20
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Was asking about your own not your phone

Probably that's the reason. I never like EU rom since full of bugs

Haha ok

Using stock chinese rom and fingerprint is a breeze.

Samdaja said:
Using stock chinese rom and fingerprint is a breeze.
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Wondering if I should relock bootloader and try the original Chinese ROM?

Not the best i ever used tbh. It's a hit or miss but mostly miss..

Bart3n said:
Not the best i ever used tbh. It's a hit or miss but mostly miss..
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Yeah this is my experience too

HailReaper said:
Wondering if I should relock bootloader and try the original Chinese ROM?
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No need to relock

speedtripler said:
No need to relock
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Do you know if you were to relock it would banking apps work again?

HailReaper said:
Do you know if you were to relock it would banking apps work again?
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Yes, if the bootloader check was the only thing preventing them from working

s hello guys, on my mi 11 pro with the xiaomi.eu rom was a disaster. I have to start over several times before I can unlock it

After starting this thread I have actually been having a better time using the fingerprint unlock. I think it is down to simply aiming my finger in the correct place. Still not perfect but much better, maybe the sensor need to be larger for ease of use?