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For some reason my redmi 9T device can't hold down a VPN connection successfully for more than a few minutes. I've tried different VPNs and still the same thing. Please what can I do?
Hi. On the start i want to apologize for any chaotic description i may give, or mistakes/unclear explanation since for first - english is not my native language and for second i'm terribly tired and depressed as a result of 2 days searching for informations how to solve my problem. Lets get to case.
Patient:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (merlin), complete model "M2003J15SG", it have unlocked bootloader, no root, no custom recovery, probably no granted permisions for adb.
I'm not sure which version of rom it have at the moment i remember only that it was global.
Case:
Few days ago Xiaomi displayed notification about possible upgrade to MIUI 13. That was not the first update that i installed directly just by accepting it, so i decided to give it a go.
After that, my phone went to infinite bootloop (there is a mi logo with "powered by android" that stays there for minute, and then it reboots and situation repeats itself).
Recovery is not working (or i do it wrong -> power+ vol up, maybe it's damaged after this update) i cant get into fastboot either (power + vol down).
However when i connect to pc and press power + vol down windows makes sound of pluging and unpluging device few times (probably its a mode that i can flash it with new rom with flash tool).
If i can (probably) flash whole ROM then what is a problem? :
Main problem is, that i have there very important data there, especially text messages and there is no way i want to lose it.
To give you small tip why it is so important to me i will explain it with a bit of offtopic:
Inside of sms google app i have messages that contains crucial informations, like my ex employer incriminating messages, codes that gain me acess to meds in pharmacy, adresses and so on - i just can't lose it because at the end i could have a pretty big trouble about it, including my ex employer tring to make me a scapegoat for his own decisions in front of a law. End of offtop.
Expectations:
I've so far read that if i will have custom recovery, i would be able to make a backup of data inside of Redmi.
Then i would try to flash entire ROM, but important is that i will have that data backed up.
Since i'm not a master class when it comes to adb, flashing, and so on - i would like to ask you for help.
I mean i know how to flash rom or, unlock bootloader, or root - but i lack knowledge about subjects that matters in this particullar situation,
especially i dont know can i flash only recovery with flash tools, and if so - will it erase internal data,
where to get already prepared scatter and recovery, how to do it - i need extremaly step by step help, so i could understand it and do it.
Is it possible to flash only custom recovery with flashtools without erasing data, and if so - how?
Is it possible to flash ROM without data being erased - if so, how?
Is there any tool i should look into, or maybe when it cames to switching to recovery/fastboot i'm doing something wrong?
Is there ANY and i mean ANY way to or fix bootloop, or at least get custom recovery without permanently losing important data?
Warning:
If you need any more informations - let me know and i will post it.
I've searched with google for 2 days right now and i have no straight answer for a questions.
If i posted question that already was asked - i apologize, truly i am not able to be on highest level of my perception and thats why i would like you to explain things to me like for a 8 years old.
I would appreciate any form of help with a subject. Thank you in advance for a time, knowledge and answers.
Wrong section.
Merlin is Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and not Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Try here:
Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model)
The Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) is a 6.67" phone with a 1080x2400p resolution display. The Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G chipset is paired with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of storage. The main camera is 48+8+5+2MP and the selfie camera is 16MP. The battery has a 5020mAh capacity.
forum.xda-developers.com
VD171 said:
Wrong section.
Merlin is Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and not Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Try here:
Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model)
The Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) is a 6.67" phone with a 1080x2400p resolution display. The Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G chipset is paired with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of storage. The main camera is 48+8+5+2MP and the selfie camera is 16MP. The battery has a 5020mAh capacity.
forum.xda-developers.com
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Edited - you are right, that's not "Pro", but merlin still. And for sure not indian.
I've updated to MIUI 13 too and I lost all my data too.
I've inspected the problem.
After upgrade to MIUI 13, it modifies the encryption keys for decrypting contents.
So, if you didn't backup these keys, there is no possibility for recovering.
VD171 said:
I've updated to MIUI 13 too and I lost all my data too.
I've inspected the problem.
After upgrade to MIUI 13, it modifies the encryption keys for decrypting contents.
So, if you didn't backup these keys, there is no possibility for recovering.
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I think that i should at least try to access data since i've seen a lot of weird stuff that shouldnt work in some way, but did.
Would you be kind enough to tell me - is there a way to flash TWRP with flash tool in download mode without touching data partitions?
And if it is, can you explain to me how to do it or give me some link particullary to files for my model (recovery and scatter)?
This MIUI 13 update really surprised me in a bad way, it's even worse to hear i'm not the only one with that problem
VD171 said:
I've updated to MIUI 13 too and I lost all my data too.
I've inspected the problem.
After upgrade to MIUI 13, it modifies the encryption keys for decrypting contents.
So, if you didn't backup these keys, there is no possibility for recovering.
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Can you please guide me specifically?
try reflashing boot and recovery in fastboot.
I've just got a new S21 Ultra, moving from a Mi 11.
I've backup on Google drive the MI, moved the sim to the S21 and tried to restore the acc. The 'Backup' screen on the Mi shows 5.8 GB used and all the info is backed up (apps, photos, sms etc). But when I go to the same screen on the Samsung it still shows 5.8GB used but that there's nothing else backup up?
I've factory reset the Samsung a couple of times trying to get it to see the backup info but nothing changes...
The Mi 11 is running Android 12 and the S21 is running Android 13
I've done this before on a few phones in the past and it's always worked first time, I can't see what I'm missing this time?
Does anyone have any thoughts on how to get this done?
Thanks.
try to use the wired option to tranfer the data, the xiaomi backup tool is a pile of sh**
tutibreaker said:
try to use the wired option to tranfer the data, the xiaomi backup tool is a pile of sh**
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Thanks, but I'm not using the Mi app. I'm backing up to Google drive and then trying to restore on the S21.
I'll give the wired option a try, but would like to work out why it's not working when it always has in the past?
steve1221 said:
Thanks, but I'm not using the Mi app. I'm backing up to Google drive and then trying to restore on the S21.
I'll give the wired option a try, but would like to work out why it's not working when it always has in the past?
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xiaomeme issue as always
Hi,
I have a Redmi Note 11 (21121119SC).
It came in the original packaging with "Redmi Note 11" clearly printed on the box, and model 21121119SC.
It came as a global version with MIUI 13, and a (Chinese-language) redmi 5.0 recovery.
It had an unlocked bootloader.
Fastboot getvar product identified it as 'selene' (NOT selenec, NOT selenes, NOT a spes/spesn).
Internet wisdom suggested that it was compatible with a Redmi 10 Prime or Redmi 10 2022.
(MTK Helios G88)
However, in flashing Redmi 10 it has become a brick - no recovery, no fastboot, no bootloop - just black-screen.
It does seem to respond to UART connection (vol- on connect) and responds to MTKbypass (protection off).
But SPFlashtool fails to download anything to it - giving an SPFT error STATUS_ERR (0xC0010001).
Can someone please help me unbrick this device please?
Note that I seem to need a very specific firmware package for a selene global 21121119SC model.
There are forum threads for Redmi 10 selene and Redmi 11 spes/spesn, but none for Redmi Note 11 selene.
Has nobody enountered this kind of weird hybrid device yet?
Help appreciated.
Thanks.
TracfoneChuck said:
Hi,
I have a Redmi Note 11 (21121119SC).
It came in the original packaging with "Redmi Note 11" clearly printed on the box, and model 21121119SC.
It came as a global version with MIUI 13, and a (Chinese-language) redmi 5.0 recovery.
It had an unlocked bootloader.
Fastboot getvar product identified it as 'selene' (NOT selenec, NOT selenes, NOT a spes/spesn).
Internet wisdom suggested that it was compatible with a Redmi 10 Prime or Redmi 10 2022.
(MTK Helios G88)
However, in flashing Redmi 10 it has become a brick - no recovery, no fastboot, no bootloop - just black-screen.
It does seem to respond to UART connection (vol- on connect) and responds to MTKbypass (protection off).
But SPFlashtool fails to download anything to it - giving an SPFT error STATUS_ERR (0xC0010001).
Can someone please help me unbrick this device please?
Note that I seem to need a very specific firmware package for a selene global 21121119SC model.
There are forum threads for Redmi 10 selene and Redmi 11 spes/spesn, but none for Redmi Note 11 selene.
Has nobody enountered this kind of weird hybrid device yet?
Help appreciated.
Thanks.
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The selene is the original Redmi 10 from 2021. I had this phone. It has a Mediatek processor so there is no XDA on it. (no ROMming)
Sheist! said:
The selene is the original Redmi 10 from 2021. I had this phone. It has a Mediatek processor so there is no XDA on it. (no ROMming)
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Ok thanks for clarifying what to look for.
So how can I recover this phone to working order?
Do I need the Remi 10 firmware from here:
Download Redmi 10 / 10 Prime Firmware ROM TWRP (selene)
Xiaomi Redmi 10 / 10 Prime Firmware (selene) ⭐ Redmi 10 / 10 Prime ROM ⭐ Redmi 10 / 10 Prime Global ROM - EU ROM - TWRP - Fastboot ROM
mifirm.net
I tried this global version via SPflashtool/UART but it fails with an error.
Do I use the chinese version? Will that relock the bootloader? Do I use a different tool or different ROM pack?
TracfoneChuck said:
Ok thanks for clarifying what to look for.
So how can I recover this phone to working order?
Do I need the Remi 10 firmware from here:
Download Redmi 10 / 10 Prime Firmware ROM TWRP (selene)
Xiaomi Redmi 10 / 10 Prime Firmware (selene) ⭐ Redmi 10 / 10 Prime ROM ⭐ Redmi 10 / 10 Prime Global ROM - EU ROM - TWRP - Fastboot ROM
mifirm.net
I tried this global version via SPflashtool/UART but it fails with an error.
Do I use the chinese version? Will that relock the bootloader? Do I use a different tool or different ROM pack?
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The 21121119SC appears to be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G released in 2021 according to the gsmarena website, not to be confused with the RN11 spes Global (mine) or China versions. Yours appears to be a rebranded Redmi 10 since it shows LCD and Mediatek (i.e. no ROMming) instead of AMOLED and Snapdragon of my RN11. The com website for xiaomifirmwareupdater shows the ROM versions for "Redmi Note 11 4G/Redmi 10 2022 (selenes)", but your fastboot response of selene is confusing. It might be a hard brick now without your access to recovery or fastboot.
Thanks very much! I got my phone unbricked, using Windows 10 and this info above.
I never thought that would happen!
For those that follow, the recipe was something like this:
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Best case if:
Bootloader unlocked
Developer mode
USB debugging enabled
Verify apps over USB disabled (just in case)
Prep the tools:
Install MTK USB drivers
Install Xiaomi USB drivers
Install MTKbypass
(needs python 3.9+ from Microsoft Store plus pyusb etc)
Ensure python is in the path and perms allow pip installs
Get latest SPFlashTool
I used SP_Flash_tool_v5.2216_Win, but anything with an MTK DA that recognises a MT6768 should work
Get the latest MIUI Official ROM packages from here:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
Eg. V13.0.4.0.SKUMIXM for Redmi 10/Redmi 10 2022/Redmi Prime (selene)
'S' = Android 13
'KU' = Redmi Note 11 / Redmi 10 selene device
'MI' = Global version
Unpack the ROM package to a folder so it is ready to go.
Notes:
My phone was properly bricked (black-screen), no fastboot, no recovery.
So I had to use a 'UART mode' approach.
But nothing worked and SPFlashTool was failing with all kinds of errors until I found a comment by someone on XDA that said "in Windows, connect SPFlashTool as USB mode" (not COM serial mode).
Steps:
Run MTKbypass (ie. 'python main.py') to make it look for a new device
Hold Vol-down while connecting phone to USB port
MTKbypass should say protection disabled. If not, try and try again.
Without disconnecting the phone, now run SP Flash Tool.
Under Options menu, choose 'Option' and 'Connection', and set USB mode.
Auto-detect didn't work for me, so I also chose 'w/o battery'.
Go to the Download tab.
Check that the Download Agent loads the MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin from your latest SPFlashTool.
Choose the scatter file from the ROM package.
Choose the auth file from the ROM package.
Select 'Download Only' in the dropdown.
Press the 'Download' button, and hope it works.
Progress should be down in the progress meter and end in a green circle of success.
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This worked for me, based on comments and direction from Sheist and chaosmaster. I hope it works for you.
TracfoneChuck said:
Hi,
I have a Redmi Note 11 (21121119SC).
It came in the original packaging with "Redmi Note 11" clearly printed on the box, and model 21121119SC.
It came as a global version with MIUI 13, and a (Chinese-language) redmi 5.0 recovery.
It had an unlocked bootloader.
Fastboot getvar product identified it as 'selene' (NOT selenec, NOT selenes, NOT a spes/spesn).
Internet wisdom suggested that it was compatible with a Redmi 10 Prime or Redmi 10 2022.
(MTK Helios G88)
However, in flashing Redmi 10 it has become a brick - no recovery, no fastboot, no bootloop - just black-screen.
It does seem to respond to UART connection (vol- on connect) and responds to MTKbypass (protection off).
But SPFlashtool fails to download anything to it - giving an SPFT error STATUS_ERR (0xC0010001).
Can someone please help me unbrick this device please?
Note that I seem to need a very specific firmware package for a selene global 21121119SC model.
There are forum threads for Redmi 10 selene and Redmi 11 spes/spesn, but none for Redmi Note 11 selene.
Has nobody enountered this kind of weird hybrid device yet?
Help appreciated.
Thanks.
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Had the same problem after many flashing attempts with multiple Roms.
Fix
remove the back plastic cover
Disconnect the battery ribbon cable.
Then reconnect it
Device started operation as expected and I could flash any ROM with ease
TracfoneChuck said:
I had the same problem
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If ADB mode isn't enabling & device don't display as charging mode
Probably USB controller Stuck in EDB mode
Unfortunately only fix I know of is disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it
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Good evening, I would like to know how to root Xiaomi redmi 9at?
I noticed that this smartphone works jerkily and I would like to root it by uninstalling unused apps ... could it improve?
Mark8:9 said:
Good evening, I would like to know how to root Xiaomi redmi 9at?
I noticed that this smartphone works jerkily and I would like to root it by uninstalling unused apps ... could it improve?
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It depends what do you mean b 'root'
To install Magisk (root = superuser) and to be able to install Magisk modules or to flash custom ROMs
Anyway, you must start with the same - unlocking Bootloader.
For that and after for flashing, you will need Fastboot drivers installed to your PC
No need to ask about - google, look here at XDA for existing guides, questions and answers. There are tons of material about
By the way, you have completely missed the place - this is here forum for Mi 9, you are asking about Redmi 9at
Different name = different size, look, processor (even Qualcomm vs Mediately), battery, display, EVERYTHING DIFF
Do not even think to use (custom) ROMs from here (for Mi 9) on your Redmi 9 (at) - you will instantly brick your phone
Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 vs. Xiaomi Redmi 9AT - GSMArena.com
www.gsmarena.com
And be careful to avoid bricking your Xiaomi phones
Mi <number n> are never the same phone as Redmi <same number n>
Numbers to match might be completely different.
Eg, Mi 9T (Pro) = Redmi K20 (Pro) etc
zgfg said:
By the way, you have completely missed the place - this is here forum for Mi 9, you are asking about Redmi 9at
Different name = different size, look, processor (even Qualcomm vs Mediately), battery, display, EVERYTHING DIFF
Do not even think to use (custom) ROMs from here (for Mi 9) on your Redmi 9 (at) - you will instantly brick your phone
Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 vs. Xiaomi Redmi 9AT - GSMArena.com
www.gsmarena.com
And be careful to avoid bricking your Xiaomi phones
Mi <number n> are never the same phone as Redmi <same number n>
Numbers to match might be completely different.
Eg, Mi 9T (Pro) = Redmi K20 (Pro) etc
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Thanks for the info, I'll be careful.
But is the procedure to unlock the bootloader different on each smartphone? Is it difficult to unlock the bootloader on this smartphone?
Mark8:9 said:
Thanks for the info, I'll be careful.
But is the procedure to unlock the bootloader different on each smartphone? Is it difficult to unlock the bootloader on this smartphone?
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Procedure to unlock Bootloader is the same for Xiaomi phones but totally different for Samsung, etc
Actually, there are also differences for Xiaomi between the Qualcomm and Mediatek chipsets, but I think that the main procedure for unlocking BL (register your Mi account at Xiaomi, use their Fastboot tool for unlocking, request and wait 168 hours =7 days) is the same.
I have two different Xiaomi phones (years 2019 and 2022), unlocking procedure was the same but both are Qualcomm
Maybe that tool for unlocking Mediatek is different - indeed, tools for flashing Mediatek are different. I don't know details (never had Xiaomi with Mediatek)
AFAIK, your Redmi 9at is Mediatek (Mi 9 family as here are Qualcomm), hence also pay attention to that when looking for guides and instructions
zgfg said:
Procedure to unlock Bootloader is the same for Xiaomi phones but totally different for Samsung, etc
Actually, there are also differences for Xiaomi between the Qualcomm and Mediatek chipsets, but I think that the main procedure for unlocking BL (register your Mi account at Xiaomi, use their Fastboot tool for unlocking, request and wait 168 hours =7 days) is the same.
I have two different Xiaomi phones (years 2019 and 2022), unlocking procedure was the same but both are Qualcomm
Maybe that tool for unlocking Mediatek is different - indeed, tools for flashing Mediatek are different. I don't know details (never had Xiaomi with Mediatek)
AFAIK, your Redmi 9at is Mediatek (Mi 9 family as here are Qualcomm), hence also pay attention to that when looking for guides and instructions
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All right, thank you.
If in the future I would like to go back with the original stock rom and locked bootloader (like new) how should I proceed? Thanks again.
Mark8:9 said:
All right, thank you.
If in the future I would like to go back with the original stock rom and locked bootloader (like new) how should I proceed? Thanks again.
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On Xiaomi it is possible to go back to stock and to relock Bootloader
But still, Xiaomi has a record on their servers that phone was unlocked - since you have to request from them, but it's for free (and I don't know but frankly didn't care how it may reflect to warranty)
On Samsung, they have one-time 'fuse' and even once BL is relocked, apps can still 'read' that BL had been unlocked in the past
Btw, I somewhere read that on (Xiaomi) Mediatek it might be possible to flash custom ROM and relock BL (without going back to stock).
Be aware that banking apps, some games, even loyalty apps (like for Ikea, McDonnalds) and so are 'hunting' to find that phone has been modified and don't run then (just crashing or saying that phone is not safe)
With Magisk, there are modules to hide that. Even some custom ROMs come with built-in spoofs
The worst case is when people unlock Bootloaders but stay on official ROM, being afraid to install custom ROM and/or Magisk (and don't want to relock BL either) and then cry why they cannot use banking apps anymore
Btw, be aware that for unlocking and relocking BL, your Data will be fully wiped (storage and Data partition - hence all user installed apps, docs, photos, settings, WiFi passwords, etc)
Good evening, do you have the scatter file of the redmi 9at Miui Global 12.5.7.0 RCDEUXM stock rom please? Thank you.
Mark8:9 said:
Good evening, do you have the scatter file of the redmi 9at Miui Global 12.5.7.0 RCDEUXM stock rom please? Thank you.
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I need some more help:
- I would like to restore a backup from the old smartphone to the new one, but I should especially restore the settings data of certain apps (for example the settings of icsee, other camera apps and pages saved in Opera bookmarks) which are important for me.
Is it possible to reset app settings? Thanks again.