Is it possible the Redmi K20 Pro come with minimal Google play services pre-installed? - Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe

To give a bit of context I didn't installed this Google services on my phone so I wanted to know if this is normal. Every Chinese rom I had installed older stable new, beta, or weekly gives me the same result. This is the Chinese rom
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hrsan said:
To give a bit of context I didn't installed this Google services on my phone so I wanted to know if this is normal. Every Chinese rom I had installed older stable new, beta, or weekly gives me the same result. This is the Chinese romView attachment 5455173View attachment 5455169
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- You can debloat (by adb pm commands, through TWRP or systemlessly by Magisk modules)
- You can use custom/AOSP ROMs
Or you can go for Xiaomi.eu:
MIUI 10.0/10.1/10.2/10.3/10.4 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
MIUI 11 - MIUI 11.0 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
MIUI 12.0 - MIUI 12.0/12.1/12.2/12.5 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
Xiaomi.eu ROMs are based on Chinese builds but heavily debloated (not just from certain not-needed Google apps but also from tons of Chinese apps in CN firmwares of no use for the non-Chinese users)
From your screenshot you are still on an ancient A9/MIUI 10
Latest Xiaomi.eu Stable (and Weeklies - but don't go for Weeklies) are A11/MIUI 12.5 but you can find Xiaomi.eu Stable releases for MIUI 10 or 11

zgfg said:
- You can debloat (by adb pm commands, through TWRP or systemlessly by Magisk)
- You can use custom/AOSP ROMs
Or you can go for Xiaomi.eu:
MIUI 10.0/10.1/10.2/10.3/10.4 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
MIUI 11 - MIUI 11.0 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
MIUI 12.0 - MIUI 12.0/12.1/12.2/12.5 STABLE RELEASE
STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu
Xiaomi.eu ROMs are based on Chinese builds but heavily debloated (not just from certain not-needed Google apps but also from tons of Chinese apps in CN firmwares of no use for the non-Chinese users)
From your screenshot you are still on an ancient A9/MIUI 10
Latest Xiaomi.eu Stable (and Weeklies - but don't go for Weeklies) are A11/MIUI 12.5 but you can find Xiaomi.eu Stable releases for MIUI 10 or 11
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Thank you for the links research, but I already know this and i am experienced with de-bloating software and repairing phones issues, you might didn't get the Question, I meant if it's 'normal' the K20 Pro to come with minimal pre installed services of Google Play. Like this hidden on the system.
Being on an 'ancient' A9 miui10 has nothing to do with, even I get better battery life quality and performance with the A9 then of A10 or the A11 because the last miui's have an horrible delay input transition on applications and typing.. they aren't as snappy as the early miui version 10 or 11
I have the phone since it was first released so I know the phone from the inside and the out inside.
I have tried the custom roms provided by this place and all function for there propose.
Still the official ones serve me better, if I don't like something I can simply uninstall or mod the system as my like.
Still in the topic if someone could provide me Intel on this specific device to confirm if the Chinese Roms (doesn't matter what version is) comes with the pre installed Google services like the image above.
I would be very appreciated
Edit: I found the answer I was looking for
Redmi K20 pro brand new with Google Services
Hi guys, I bought a K20 pro from an HK shop, I asked for a brand new sealed unit. Package arrived sealed but I suspected it may have been re sealed since the box is a bit ruined, also internally. Also when I powered the phone on I immeadetely...
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thanks for the ones who replied

hrsan said:
I am experienced with de-bloating software and repairing phones, you might didn't get the Question, I meant if it's 'normal' the K20 Pro to come with minimal pre installed services of Google Play. Like this hidden on the system.
Being on an 'ancient' A9 miui10 has nothing to with actually I get better battery life and performance with it then of A10 or A11.
I have this phone since release.
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NP. I'm just mentioning that Xiaomi.eu are the best (not only by my own experience) MIUI ROMs
You get the ROM based on CN, not just debloated but adapted for business and daily international usage.
Newer releases also pass SafetyNet out of the box (although Bootloader is unlocked) - if you install Magisk you then if course need also to hide Magisk by MagiskHide
Btw, A9 for sure gives you batter battery usage but you have also the ancient Security patches

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Difference between ROMs?

Can someone explain the difference between the current ROMs on the mi5?
Mine has arrived with the .eu ROM, but I note there's the global one and the Chinese one. What are the differences between these? Are there any other ROMs (aside CM)?
What can you flash without unlocking the bootloader??
Thanks
I doubt that your phone came with xiaomi.eu rom, probably with a fake one. Post a screenshot from about section in settings.
You can flash any MIUI rom with locked bootloader except newer versions of xiaomi.eu rom than 6.4.21. There was a thread on honorbuy how to do it, do some digging.
There are no other no miui roms except CM.
proag said:
I doubt that your phone came with xiaomi.eu rom, probably with a fake one. Post a screenshot from about section in settings.
You can flash any MIUI rom with locked bootloader except newer versions of xiaomi.eu rom than 6.4.21. There was a thread on honorbuy how to do it, do some digging.
There are no other no miui roms except CM.
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So is that xiaomi.eu? It came from Gizchina.
Again - what are the differences in the ROMS????
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So is that xiaomi.eu? It came from Gizchina.
Again - what are the differences in the ROMS????
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Alright, so your rom is official xiaomi.eu rom.
Official china -> only english and chinese available, no GApps preinstalled, many parts of the system are still in chinese even if you choose the english language.
Official global -> Many languages, GApps preinstalled, it's not updated as often as the chinese one (there's no official global available atm, there was but it's been suspended)
Xiaomi.eu -> 50+ languages, GApps preinstalled, updated weekly (dev) or as often as chinese stable. It also contains some performance tweaks and optimizations.
proag said:
Alright, so your rom is official xiaomi.eu rom.
Official china -> only english and chinese available, no GApps preinstalled, many parts of the system are still in chinese even if you choose the english language.
Official global -> Many languages, GApps preinstalled, it's not updated as often as the chinese one (there's no official global available atm, there was but it's been suspended)
Xiaomi.eu -> 50+ languages, GApps preinstalled, updated weekly (dev) or as often as chinese stable. It also contains some performance tweaks and optimizations.
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Thanks for clearing that up!! I appreciate it. Xiaomi.eu seems to be the best ROM if you're in Europe.
Is xiaomi.eu non official?? Am I running the latest version??
So installing anything other than CM doesn't require BL unlocked? I've applied for that, but looking at other posts, will take some time to get the approval.
proag said:
I doubt that your phone came with xiaomi.eu rom, probably with a fake one. Post a screenshot from about section in settings.
You can flash any MIUI rom with locked bootloader except newer versions of xiaomi.eu rom than 6.4.21. There was a thread on honorbuy how to do it, do some digging.
There are no other no miui roms except CM.
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OOhhh. I thought you need to unlock BL if you are going from stock Chinese to Global rom. Cheers.
proag said:
Alright, so your rom is official xiaomi.eu rom.
Official china -> only english and chinese available, no GApps preinstalled, many parts of the system are still in chinese even if you choose the english language.
Official global -> Many languages, GApps preinstalled, it's not updated as often as the chinese one (there's no official global available atm, there was but it's been suspended)
Xiaomi.eu -> 50+ languages, GApps preinstalled, updated weekly (dev) or as often as chinese stable. It also contains some performance tweaks and optimizations.
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that clears things up. big thanks. but would you happen to know about the camera (photo/video) quality of Xiaomi.EU vs stock china/global rom? is it on par or maybe better?
and this Xiaomi.EU is stock based right?
You can install every official MIUI rom without unlocking bootloader. You can do it by flashing in EDL mode, I believe there are some guides on the official miui forum.
Xiaomi.eu is an unnoficial ROM created by community. Xiaomi.eu is based on china dev / stable and it is updated as often as china dev / stable is. Camera is the same I guess.. @white43 you're not running the latest xiaomi.eu, you have 7.2.12 and I believe the newest is 7.3.3(?). You'll need to wait for your bootloader to be unlocked in order to flash the newest one.
Just a quick question. If i unlock the bootloader can i still get china stable rom updates??
Sent from Xiaomi Mi5 ver Karramba!
siekierek said:
Just a quick question. If i unlock the bootloader can i still get china stable rom updates??
Sent from Xiaomi Mi5 ver Karramba!
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Yes, you can.
When you say global ROM, does that mean you still have all the features as the Xiaomi or China ROM?

[ROM][BETA]unitedMIUI 6.12.25[multilang]

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What is unitedMIUI?​unitedMIUI is a custom ROM based of MIUI China weekly developer builds, powered by the brazilian official MIUI fansite.
Created in collaboration with independent developers, themers and translators, it brings extra languages and system tweaks that were tailored exclusively for South America and parts of Europe. Those tweaks increases battery life, optimizes processor performance and enhances overall user experience, providing a smooth daily usage.
Further information will be available at the unitedMIUI.com website during the next week.​
Installation Instructions
- Download the latest build
- Make a backup
- Do a full wipe and factory reset
- Flash ROM using latest TWRP recovery
- Reboot.
- Enjoy!
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TWRP​
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XDA:DevDB Information
unitedMIUI, ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Contributors
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ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Based On: MIUI
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 6.12.25
Beta Release Date: 2016-12-25
Created 2016-12-25
Last Updated 2016-12-26
Bugs?
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk
maybe u can provide some list for what has been changed from official miui rom, maybe what apps that is removed, what tweaks added and so on
we have alot of custom miui rom like from xiaomi.eu, multirom, miuipro, epic rom those are also based on miui rom,
so, we hope some explanation from you about what makes this rom is deserverd to be flashed,
thanks beforehand
I'm testing. For now all ok , no bugs no lags. Portuguese language is Nice.
Thanks to all developer
Not able to connect with data & volte otherwise same as other custom miui ROMs with changed boot animation.
Not find any change ! Its like all miui unofficial spins are same except. Of like xiaomi.eu and multirom.
Which language that included in this rom?
Sent from my kenzo using XDA Labs
When I try to flash it I get error saying this is for hennesy, not kenzo
Languages are : Portuguese, Spanish and English.. also Chinese...
any details infomation ?? just said base from china rom and improved thats all ???
German Wanted and like biboFX sayed: more information maybe a Youtube Video... Please. =)
i have my bootloader unofficially unlocked!!! will this rom install on my kenzo???
akki1807 said:
i have my bootloader unofficially unlocked!!! will this rom install on my kenzo???
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Use safev2 twrp else ur bootloader will locked.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
why china based? Global version already have all languages.
scrubjay55 said:
why china based? Global version already have all languages.
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Miui is biased for chinese offer more feature and stability
Features​
Main customizations:​
Optimized GPS Configuration for South America;
Chinese services & bloatware removed;
Extended icon pack;
Translation always up-to-date for supported languages;
More theme choices on the MIUI Theme Store;
(based on the region selected on MIUI Settings)
Minimal GApps preinstalled to ensure stability;
Forced encryption disabled by default;
System partition verification disabled by default;
Unrooted;
(root available by installing SuperSU)
UI Changes and minor fixes;
Chinese features ported/removed:​
Game booster added;
Universal search added;
(on status bar and by swiping up on Home screen)
Music player w/o Chinese services;
Calendar w/o Chinese sync & services;
FileExplorer w/o Chinese services;
Chinese Video player w/o Online services;
Default search engine set to Google;
http://unitedmiui.com/
I guess you should provide information abt the features in this ROM..Also other stuffs like that.. Please
Fabthethird said:
German Wanted and like biboFX sayed: more information maybe a Youtube Video... Please. =)
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Italian wanted.
Also, how about the boot img? Does it relock bootloader or does it have modded boot.img?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition (Kate) via Tapatalk
i get bootloop install from my kenzo...how to install this rom
lzwfkv said:
Italian wanted.
Also, how about the boot img? Does it relock bootloader or does it have modded boot.img?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition (Kate) via Tapatalk
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Use cofface twrp then u wont have got ur bootloader locked as it will prevent such thing.
Or u can try with cofface based twrp like zcx or alka but for me cofface is the best but it has lesser backup options.
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i get bootloop install from my kenzo...how to install this rom
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How to cope with Anti Roll back?

Hi, gurus.
I'm on MIUI 9.5 of China ver with Mi8, and waiting for the Bootloader Unlock, last 700hrs.
According to the article , Mi8 dipper has been affected by the Rollback Protection. Then, the every options below are available for me?
[Precondition]
-After unlock.
-No root, no re-lock.
1) China MIUI 9.5.11.0 --> Global 10.0.2.0 (stock) or Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0
I think this would be simply available.
2) China MIUI 10.0.6.0 (After updated with stock) --> Global 10.0.2.0 (Stock)
Global Stocks only have 10.0.2.0, but My pre-install China MIUI try to make me install latest 10.0.6.0 MIUI naggingly.
Does it means that I won't be able to go back to Global latest, once I hit to reboot and install latest China MIUI?
3) China MIUI 10.0.6.0 (After updated with stock) --> Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0
It seems the those two versions are equal, so available, right?
4) Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0 --> Global 10.0.2.0 (Stock)
Is this case regarded as "Rollback" and will be bricked?
The article said the "anti rollback index" shows the availability between the ROMs.
But I could not find the "flash-all.bat", and package file .tar.gz in Xiaomi.eu ROM or Official Stock zip.
As long as the anti rollback indexes are equal, such as "4", is the minor downgrade like 10.0.6.0 --> 10.0.2.0 (both in China and Global) possible?
BR,
Doraf91 said:
Hi, gurus.
I'm on MIUI 9.5 of China ver with Mi8, and waiting for the Bootloader Unlock, last 700hrs.
According to the article , Mi8 dipper has been affected by the Rollback Protection. Then, the every options below are available for me?
[Precondition]
-After unlock.
-No root, no re-lock.
1) China MIUI 9.5.11.0 --> Global 10.0.2.0 (stock) or Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0
I think this would be simply available.
2) China MIUI 10.0.6.0 (After updated with stock) --> Global 10.0.2.0 (Stock)
Global Stocks only have 10.0.2.0, but My pre-install China MIUI try to make me install latest 10.0.6.0 MIUI naggingly.
Does it means that I won't be able to go back to Global latest, once I hit to reboot and install latest China MIUI?
3) China MIUI 10.0.6.0 (After updated with stock) --> Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0
It seems the those two versions are equal, so available, right?
4) Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0 --> Global 10.0.2.0 (Stock)
Is this case regarded as "Rollback" and will be bricked?
The article said the "anti rollback index" shows the availability between the ROMs.
But I could not find the "flash-all.bat", and package file .tar.gz in Xiaomi.eu ROM or Official Stock zip.
As long as the anti rollback indexes are equal, such as "4", is the minor downgrade like 10.0.6.0 --> 10.0.2.0 (both in China and Global) possible?
BR,
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I'm not 100% sure on how badly this affects everything, and I assume others either. Regarding why you are unable to find the flash all .bat and so on, you most likely downloaded a flashable zip rom, not the fastboot rom. As for the anti rollback, read the section under "How to find current rollback index" and below that paragraph, "How to find rollback index of images".
Crossvxm said:
Regarding why you are unable to find the flash all .bat and so on, you most likely downloaded a flashable zip rom, not the fastboot rom.
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I had thought it, either. However, I could not find out the "fastboot ROM" as far as I searched.
Method 2: Fastboot Update: en.miui.com/a-234.html might be aimed to show us the "fastboot ROM" but it just forward me to miui.com on latest Mi8 Global Stable link.
Xiaomi doesn't publish "fastboot ROM" other than flashable zip? How can I confirm Rollback Indexes on these ROM before flashing?
Doraf91 said:
Hi, gurus.
I'm on MIUI 9.5 of China ver with Mi8, and waiting for the Bootloader Unlock, last 700hrs.
According to the article , Mi8 dipper has been affected by the Rollback Protection. Then, the every options below are available for me?
[Precondition]
-After unlock.
-No root, no re-lock.
1) China MIUI 9.5.11.0 --> Global 10.0.2.0 (stock) or Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0
I think this would be simply available.
2) China MIUI 10.0.6.0 (After updated with stock) --> Global 10.0.2.0 (Stock)
Global Stocks only have 10.0.2.0, but My pre-install China MIUI try to make me install latest 10.0.6.0 MIUI naggingly.
Does it means that I won't be able to go back to Global latest, once I hit to reboot and install latest China MIUI?
3) China MIUI 10.0.6.0 (After updated with stock) --> Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0
It seems the those two versions are equal, so available, right?
4) Xiaomi.eu Latest Stable 10.0.6.0 --> Global 10.0.2.0 (Stock)
Is this case regarded as "Rollback" and will be bricked?
The article said the "anti rollback index" shows the availability between the ROMs.
But I could not find the "flash-all.bat", and package file .tar.gz in Xiaomi.eu ROM or Official Stock zip.
As long as the anti rollback indexes are equal, such as "4", is the minor downgrade like 10.0.6.0 --> 10.0.2.0 (both in China and Global) possible?
BR,
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I think many get the ARB function wrong.
ARB does not mean you cannot downgrade from one MIUI version to another, it is a measure implemented by google to fix potential loopholes between MAJOR android version.
This mean you are totally free to downgrade from 10.0.2.0 to 9.5.11.0 because both of them are based on android 8.1, HOWEVER you cannot for instance downgrade from the MIUI beta to stable because the beta rom is based on android 9 (thus increasing the ARB index)
TL;DR as long as you are flashing miui based on the SAME android version you are good and won't brick, ARB kicks in when you try to downgrade between major android version (pie->oreo)
helidwarf said:
I think many get the ARB function wrong.
ARB does not mean you cannot downgrade from one MIUI version to another, it is a measure implemented by google to fix potential loopholes between MAJOR android version.
TL;DR as long as you are flashing miui based on the SAME android version you are good and won't brick, ARB kicks in when you try to downgrade between major android version (pie->oreo)
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Thank you for giving me where I got wrong clearly.
If so, as long as I pick stable release ROM like many apprentice do, I won't get any issues on switching except for Android Major update, not MIUI.
Doraf91 said:
Thank you for giving me where I got wrong clearly.
If so, as long as I pick stable release ROM like many apprentice do, I won't get any issues on switching except for Android Major update, not MIUI.
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yes thats correct.
also to respond to your other question about where the bat files were, they are inside the tar file which you get from extracting the fastroom tgz
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Paranoid Android Quartz 5 - Xiaomi MI 9

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We are very excited to announce the release of Paranoid Android Quartz, based on Android 10.
On the first launch, you’ll notice a clean setup with a beautiful wallpaper from Hampus Olsson, who teamed up with us again to create several beautiful pieces of artwork. Hampus is a multi-disciplinary artist whose design stands for itself and we’re glad to have him onboard. We also added further UI touches that we believe enhance the overall user experience. You can find all of the Paranoid Android wallpapers and many more in the Abstruct app, included in our builds.
Our builds are based on the Code Aurora Forum Android base, which is optimized for Qualcomm platforms and has a higher degree of performance, battery life, and functionality compared to the Android Open Source Project platform. The Paranoid Android team and contributors are focusing on squashing existing bugs, and implementing and improving features, performance, and stability. We are dedicated to providing a user experience with the stability that you can expect from stock ROMs with best-in-class performance and features to help you get the most out of your device.
Notice
As we are growing on our list of supported devices in each release, we require of a stronger build environment so we can speed up the compilation process for releases. Based on the actual Quartz 5 list, we support over 30 devices, which takes between 2 and 3 days for all the builds to be completed without counting possible compilation issues or rebuild needs, based on our current specs.
We kindly ask all of you that are in position to donate anything, to help and support us so we can provide better and faster build releases, as well as increase the download speed of our servers, all looking for your enjoyment.
You can donate on the link below:
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Device-specific issues
Miracast / Wireless Casting not working
Note: Custom kernels are NOT supported!
Requirements
Make sure you are running the stable V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM firmware before flashing the ROM.
You can download it from here: Cepheus Firmware
If this the first time you are installing a custom ROM, make sure to flash vbmeta.img using the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img --disable-verity --disable-verification
Download
Get the latest Xiaomi MI 9 build: Download
Changelogs
Keep an eye on our Twitter account, @paranoidaospa , as we will be posting about new features getting included in the beta builds.
Paranoid Android Quartz released
Instructions
We highly recommend to use 3.3.1-62 (newer if available) of Mauronofrio's version of his recovery for flashing PA.
Reboot to TWRP
Format data *
Reboot back to recovery
Flash PA zip **
Reboot
* Only required for the first flashing, and maybe optional.
** Note: GAPPS is included in the zip
Sources
Paranoid Android Github
Kernel Sources
Important / Useful links
Paranoid Android Twitter
Paranoid Android Channel (Telegram)
Paranoid Android Community (Telegram)
Help us improve PA by submitting detailed bug reports with logs. Learn how to take logs here.
Cheers and #StayParanoid!
XDA:DevDB Information
Paranoid Android Quartz, ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 9
Contributors
markakash, Cave_diver, herna
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2019-11-04
Last Updated 2020-09-02
Quartz 5 changelog
September security patchset.
App Locker version 1.1.
DC Dimming.
Lockscreen SmartSpace.
Ringer Mode Gestures.
New FOD icon and animation.
Permissions Hub.
Cepheus Quartz 5 device specific changelog
WLAN Calling (VoWifi) fixed
Random/reboots freezes resolved
Switched to a vendor-based GPS implementation
Bluetooth improved (non-working media control and many other issues resolved, including low BT volume)
Various audio/video encoding issues fixed, e.g. FB Messenger audio recordings
Double-tap to wake now works
Vendor files/blobs updated to Miui 12
NEW KERNEL: Quantic Illusion - thank you @Ayrton990!
Known bugs:
Miracast / Wireless Casting not working
RESERVED
Dude u are a god
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But can you make notch looks smooth like miui, It look like too bad in all aosp roms, i think some stuff blocked to get overlay from vendor?
Who lazy to download full global zip here is my extracted firmware+vendor image: http://178.62.238.57/cepheus/firmware/global/fw.zip
Widevine l1 support?
Good job man!
Nice, maybe im going test this soon!
Is there a List of known Bugs? Or aren't there any at all ? FP Scanner as an example?
finran said:
Is there a List of known Bugs? Or aren't there any at all ? FP Scanner as an example?
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It is literally written in the first. post... You can do better.
obviously a maximum fail
sorry :/
Hello! Does the hotspot work on this ROM?
Thank you!
Has anyone been successful with gapps? I flashed the ones suggested in the OP, but after reboot I'm not seeing them installed.
fossiltkm said:
Has anyone been successful with gapps? I flashed the ones suggested in the OP, but after reboot I'm not seeing them installed.
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Try bitgapps with setupwizard
How is this rom compared to pixel experience?
bosti99 said:
How is this rom compared to pixel experience?
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In first, this in an alpha version, then there is some bugs. You can use it for a daily rom. Personally, it's my favorite ROM since a lot of years.
I beleve, she is only base on caf then it's optimise for Qualcomm's device. Fluidity and good performance, and very good battery life.
I repeate, it's an alpha version, let the dev work and you'll see the magic
i instaled opengapps and they don`t appear, Google Play is missing. tried full and nano.
does it work with xiaomi.eu stable? because I tried with wiping cache, dalvik cache, data then installing xiaomi.eu stable and pa like 5 times and ended up in a bootloop
Gapps
bogdanpop74 said:
i instaled opengapps and they don`t appear, Google Play is missing. tried full and nano.
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Same for me, it's really frustating, i don't know why it's shown in the instructions, i waste several hours by trying this and install at least PE + again?!
Zooytron said:
Same for me, it's really frustating, i don't know why it's shown in the instructions, i waste several hours by trying this and install at least PE + again?!
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No problems for me, I did like that :
Flash the latest global ROM 04/11 miui 11
Flash magisk and twrp recovery ( recommended )
Reboot in recovery
Format data
Reboot in recovery again
Flash AOSPA
Flash gapps ( micro package )
Flash magisk for root ( optional )
Reboot
I have tried with another firmware, and this disappeared with the 04/11 version.
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bosti99 said:
does it work with xiaomi.eu stable? because I tried with wiping cache, dalvik cache, data then installing xiaomi.eu stable and pa like 5 times and ended up in a bootloop
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You need to format data in the wipe section directly.
And use another firmware, flash the full ROM of stable miui 11 of 04/11. The xiaomi.EU 's ROM is not the good firmware, I think.

Paranoid Android Sapphire Alpha 2 - Xiaomi Mi 10

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We are very excited to announce the alpha of Paranoid Android Sapphire, based on Android 12.
On the first launch, you’ll notice a clean setup with a beautiful wallpaper from Hampus Olsson, who teamed up with us again to create several beautiful pieces of artwork. Hampus is a multi-disciplinary artist whose design stands for itself and we’re glad to have him onboard. We also added further UI touches that we believe enhance the overall user experience. You can find all of the Paranoid Android wallpapers and many more in the Abstruct app, included in our builds.
Our builds are based on the Code Aurora Forum Android base, which is optimized for Qualcomm platforms and has a higher degree of performance, battery life, and functionality compared to the Android Open Source Project platform. The Paranoid Android team and contributors are focusing on squashing existing bugs, and implementing and improving features, performance, and stability. We are dedicated to providing a user experience with the stability that you can expect from stock ROMs with best-in-class performance and features to help you get the most out of your device.
Notice
As we are growing on our list of supported devices in each release, we require of a stronger build environment so we can speed up the compilation process for releases. Based on the actual Quartz 4 list, we support over 30 devices, which takes between 2 and 3 days for all the builds to be completed without counting possible compilation issues or rebuild needs, based on our current specs.
We kindly ask all of you that are in position to donate anything, to help and support us so we can provide better and faster build releases, as well as increase the download speed of our servers, all looking for your enjoyment.
You can donate here
Device-specific issues
[*] You tell me
There are likely many other issues, these are just the most prominent to me. Don't come into this with the expectation any issue you come across will be fixed in a timely manner.
Requirements
Make sure to flash MIUI Stable 12.5.11 firmware before install the build.
Downloads
You can always get our Alpha builds from ourTelegram Group or directly download them from here:
Xiaomi Mi 10 Downloads
Note: Custom kernels are not supported unless the kernel says it supports PA and GMS is included!
Instructions
[1] Reboot to Recovery.
[2] Format data and wipe cache & dalvik
[3] Go to Apply update from ADB Sideload or install from twrp
If you already flashed Alpha 1 and want to update, then you can just sideload the OTA in recovery if it is avaliable, be sure use the required firmware..
Important / Useful links
Paranoid Android Twitter
Paranoid Android Channel (Telegram)
Paranoid Android Community (Telegram)
Paranoid Android MiKona (SM8250) Community (Telegram)
Cheers and #StayParanoid!
DevDB Information
Paranoid Android, ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 10
Contributors
33bca, ZVNexus, xboxfanj, Vishalcj17, andrewfluck, mickaelmendes50, ChaptSand
Source Code: https://github.com/chaptsand/kernel_xiaomi_sm8250
ROM OS Version: Android 12
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.19
ROM Firmware Required: Latest MIUI Stable 12.5.11
Based On: CAF
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Current Version: Sapphire Alpha 2
Release Date: 2022-02-01

			
				
h Hello, could you put a tutorial for newbies? Thank you
manologs309 said:
h Hello, could you put a tutorial for newbies? Thank you
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Do you have a custom recovery installed on your device?
JustNabus said:
Do you have a custom recovery installed on your device?
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Now I don't have it. I'm on pixel experience android 12. Would it be useful to just flash the rom through twrp?
manologs309 said:
h Hello, could you put a tutorial for newbies? Thank you
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You can use linked twrp to flash rom
Sir, the ROM is very beautiful and very smooth to use. But i could not use banking apps. Any workaround for that?
BTW i would also like to thank you for your great effort.
Well, first impression is... eerie heating when charging the phone
I will see what about the battery of the firmware
Thank you for this rom! Very thrifty for me so far. Two things:
- The display frequence can not be chanced?
- Make the rom without gapps would it more costumized for everyone
Can I go from Xiaomi.eu rom 12.5.10 to this directly?
camofi said:
Can I go from Xiaomi.eu rom 12.5.10 to this directly?
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yes
Using the ROM since yesterday and it´s great. Only miss the "hardware" buttons but that´s no problem.
Hi
I would like to try this rom, but I need to know what steps (and in what order) do I have to follow, according to my situation.
I already have a custom rom installed and a custom kernel as well. What do I have to do first? and then?
The required firmware is already installed.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
samson65 said:
Using the ROM since yesterday and it´s great. Only miss the "hardware" buttons but that´s no problem.
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So today I had the chance to test the ROM during the day.
The display is not perfect working and I can´t send SMS messages.
Battery is fine.
Is it possibile to flash this one from xiaomi.eu latest weekly android 12 based?
jokervero said:
Is it possibile to flash this one from xiaomi.eu latest weekly android 12 based?
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Post #1 says:
Requirements
Make sure to flash MIUI Stable 12.5.10 firmware before install the build.
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So, no.
[email protected]|-|oR said:
Post #1 says:
So, no.
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Read some post before and a guy asked about xiaomi.eu and someone said it is possible.
I know how to read the first post by myself.
jokervero said:
Read some post before and a guy asked about xiaomi.eu and someone said it is possible.
I know how to read the first post by myself.
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Weren't you asking if this ROM could be flashed over the latest XEU A12 weekly? And if the OP says that you need to have the XEU 12.5.10 stable (which is A11), the simple conclusion is that you are risking to brick your phone if you try it from the weekly (that has also a different TWRP).
A guy above asked about moving from XEU 12.5.10 (which is stable, not weekly, which is A11, not A12).
Do not flame, my comment was to help you, not ti insult you.
Have this rom face unlock? Thanks

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