New to Mi Max - Xiaomi Mi Max Questions & Answers

Hi,
I'm new to Mi Max & Locked bootloader stuff. I ws using Mi4 before gettin this phone. Im not new to flashing. I have some questions, hope someone wil help me.
1. Currently im on 7.5.4.1. Can i flash MIui 8 global dev directly on 7.5.4.1 or i need to follow some procedure?
2. For ROOT, i have to unlock the bootloader and i have already sent the request for unlocking which might take some days. Is there any other way to root and install TWRP?

domnic79 said:
Hi,
I'm new to Mi Max & Locked bootloader stuff. I ws using Mi4 before gettin this phone. Im not new to flashing. I have some questions, hope someone wil help me.
1. Currently im on 7.5.4.1. Can i flash MIui 8 global dev directly on 7.5.4.1 or i need to follow some procedure?
2. For ROOT, i have to unlock the bootloader and i have already sent the request for unlocking which might take some days. Is there any other way to root and install TWRP?
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Follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max/how-to/guide-install-global-miui8-root-t3435594
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully as there are different versions, i.e. Hydrogen (32gb) or Helium (64/128gb).
Paul.

Bootloader unlocked.
Now can i flash miui rom zips directly in recovery(twrp) or still need to flash in fastboot?
If i flash in fastboot, will my bootloader still stay unlocked or will it get locked?
Will i get ota updates if im using twrp?

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Is there a guide for back to stock

Hi
Is there a guide for going back to stock. I bought this mi max rooted. Right now I'm on RR rom and having the shutdown bug. So I need to go back to stock rom.
THX in advance
http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=302&mobile=no
download the rom in .zip format flash it from twrp
make sure to check all boxes when formatting except sd card (if you have one)
Mr.Salman said:
http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=302&mobile=no
download the rom in .zip format flash it from twrp
make sure to check all boxes when formatting except sd card (if you have one)
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Thank you. Kind of newbe to this, will I loose root by flashing that rom? Will bootloader be locked again? Should I take the original or developer rom?
Again, thx
yes you have to root again. make sure to flash right after u flash any rom(global,dev)
global will be better dont go for dev.
it doesnt re-lock bootloader but if it does unlocking is easy
Mr.Salman said:
yes you have to root again. make sure to flash right after u flash any rom(global,dev)
global will be better dont go for dev.
it doesnt re-lock bootloader but if it does unlocking is easy
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Thank you again!
Mr.Salman said:
yes you have to root again. make sure to flash right after u flash any rom(global,dev)
global will be better dont go for dev.
it doesnt re-lock bootloader but if it does unlocking is easy
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Easy?,Can you tell us how to unlock bootloader if not having to wait? Been looking for a guide for ages. Can you do it on global rom or only china?
if you've unlocked once
unlocking again is nt a pain
applied ,got permission in a day
unlock took a week.
i've even unlocked with find device off on a global rom.

Basic unlock root and flash procedures?

I need to install a custom rom in a bootlooped original Note 2 of a friend of mine... I don't know the basic procedures to unlock the bootloader and flash root and TWRP... could someone please give me an updated link for the procedure (if there's any)? Thanks!
davidrf said:
I need to install a custom rom in a bootlooped original Note 2 of a friend of mine... I don't know the basic procedures to unlock the bootloader and flash root and TWRP... could someone please give me an updated link for the procedure (if there's any)? Thanks!
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Note 2 doesn't come with Locked bootloader, so you are good to go with that.
now, you can start by flashing a TWRP with Odin, while your phone in Download mode, there is a tutorial here.
make sure that the TWRP is exactly for your model number.
after you finish the flash, in recovery you can make a full wipe and flash the ROM and GApps.
for more info, you can use Google :good:

Install Global ROM, Revert Stock Recovery afterwards

Good Day all,
I was wondering, is it possible to revert to the stock recovery after installing the Global ROM on the mi mix 3 China Version?
Reason I am wondering is because when I/We receive a OTA update from Xiaomi while using the Global ROM, will the phone be able to update or will it just freak out on me/us and die?
Currently I am waiting for my Bootloader to be unlocked (ETA 70HRS), I have all files necessary files downloaded (TWRP, Global ROM, Magisk v17.1)
Help/Advice would be appreciated :good:
Kind Regards
neilgeaney1 said:
Good Day all,
I was wondering, is it possible to revert to the stock recovery after installing the Global ROM on the mi mix 3 China Version?
Reason I am wondering is because when I/We receive a OTA update from Xiaomi while using the Global ROM, will the phone be able to update or will it just freak out on me/us and die?
Currently I am waiting for my Bootloader to be unlocked (ETA 70HRS), I have all files necessary files downloaded (TWRP, Global ROM, Magisk v17.1)
Help/Advice would be appreciated :good:
Kind Regards
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Yes you can go back. Yes you can get updates
Mackay53 said:
Yes you can go back. Yes you can get updates
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I find you very helpful in the forum and I would like to ask you few questions, I am thinking about buying the device but only chinese version is available here and I cant wait for the global to arrive
my questions are:
1- global version only released with 6GB RAM , if I got chinese version with 8GB , will it be able to run the global ROM ?
2- I have never flashed a ROM before , but I have strong knowledge in linux and command lines, will this be a hard task for me to do ? is it risky to brick the device ?
3- After flashing the Global ROM , will I receive official OTA updates directly from xaiomi without any problems ?
aboodelsoory said:
I find you very helpful in the forum and I would like to ask you few questions, I am thinking about buying the device but only chinese version is available here and I cant wait for the global to arrive
my questions are:
1- global version only released with 6GB RAM , if I got chinese version with 8GB , will it be able to run the global ROM ?
2- I have never flashed a ROM before , but I have strong knowledge in linux and command lines, will this be a hard task for me to do ? is it risky to brick the device ?
3- After flashing the Global ROM , will I receive official OTA updates directly from xaiomi without any problems ?
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1. Yes no problem, I'm on 8GB model and worked fine
2. Really hard to hard brick, soft brick possible but easily fixable via fastboot to flash new system, boot etc
3. I believe so, not tested as there isn't a 2nd global update out?
Mackay53 said:
1. Yes no problem, I'm on 8GB model and worked fine
2. Really hard to hard brick, soft brick possible but easily fixable via fastboot to flash new system, boot etc
3. I believe so, not tested as there isn't a 2nd global update out?
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Thank you , ok then I will buy the chinese device and maybe if I needed assistance I can reach to you
Mackay53 said:
Yes you can go back. Yes you can get updates
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Is it also possible to Re-lock the bootloader after the completion?
After ! have put the Global ROM on the phone, i want to:
1. revert the recovery back to stock
2. un-root
3 .Re-lock the bootloader
Is this possible?
Is there a copy of the original Recovery available?
Regards
neilgeaney1 said:
Is it also possible to Re-lock the bootloader after the completion?
After ! have put the Global ROM on the phone, i want to:
1. revert the recovery back to stock
2. un-root
3 .Re-lock the bootloader
Is this possible?
Is there a copy of the original Recovery available?
Regards
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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Only relock the bootloader on the ROM base it came with. So if your phone came with the Chinese ROM do not relock bootloader with global. If you do it's goodbye phone
Stock ROM will install stock recovery once phone has booted up
Mackay53 said:
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Only relock the bootloader on the ROM base it came with. So if your phone came with the Chinese ROM do not relock bootloader with global. If you do it's goodbye phone
Stock ROM will install stock recovery once phone has booted up
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Duly noted about the Bootloader.
Is there a way to get the likes of Google Pay to work on the Global ROM on the chinese phone without using Magisk Hide
neilgeaney1 said:
Duly noted about the Bootloader.
Is there a way to get the likes of Google Pay to work on the Global ROM on the chinese phone without using Magisk Hide
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You'd have to use the Xiaomi EU rom with or without magisk as the global ROM has a CTS mismatch so won't pass safety net.
Mackay53 said:
You'd have to use the Xiaomi EU rom with or without magisk as the global ROM has a CTS mismatch so won't pass safety net.
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Thank you for this information.
What EU ROM would you suggest to get all features based on your experience?
Using Mi Mix 3 CN Version 6GB/128GB
neilgeaney1 said:
Thank you for this information.
What EU ROM would you suggest to get all features based on your experience?
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https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-12-27.48379/
So just to clarify, if I get a Chinese Mix 3, unlock bootloader, flash official global ROM, I CANNOT relock the bootloader, unless I flash back to the Chinese ROM?
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
So just to clarify, if I get a Chinese Mix 3, unlock bootloader, flash official global ROM, I CANNOT relock the bootloader, unless I flash back to the Chinese ROM?
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Yes that's correct
Mackay53 said:
Yes that's correct
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Thank you for clarifying & replying quickly, was really hoping there would be a workaround or alternative way to get around the brick to be locked again but I guess not..
Mackay53 said:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-12-27.48379/
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Thank you for the link.
So when I flash this ROM, will it also re-flash the stock recovery?
Will this make any difference when I/We recieved the weekly OTA update?
neilgeaney1 said:
Thank you for the link.
So when I flash this ROM, will it also re-flash the stock recovery?
Will this make any difference when I/We recieved the weekly OTA update?
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No, flashing the ROM will keep TWRP installed as it's a custom miui ROM.
OTA works and will automatically flash the update via TWRP for you.
Mackay53 said:
No, flashing the ROM will keep TWRP installed as it's a custom miui ROM.
OTA works and will automatically flash the update via TWRP for you.
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Excellent Stuff
Is there any known problems at this present time with this custom MIUI ROM
neilgeaney1 said:
Excellent Stuff
Is there any known problems at this present time with this custom MIUI ROM
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All ok
Mackay53 said:
All ok
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Excellent Stuff
Just a quick update for you all that I have successfully, unlocked the Bootloader and installed the ROM.
Just a quick note to mention that after you do:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP_perseus.img
DO NOT put in the command:
fastboot boot TWRP_perseus.img
After flashing TWRP just take your phone (either connected or disconnected from PC) and hold vol up and power. It will reboot in TWRP.
I tried rebooting into the recovery using the above command line and it just rebooted into MIUI Recovery.
Hope this helps :good:
GAPPS
Has anyone tried to flash GAPPS onto this ROM safely or would it mess everything up?

If possible then how to revert back from MIUI 10 Pie to MIUI 10 Oreo

Hi all
My note 5 pro is Global ver, 6gb/64gb. I was on Oreo last ver, just before few days I received notification for Pie, so without a 2nd thought I downloaded and installed that. The Pie ver is stable 10.3.1.0 PEIMIXM and now regretting why I did that. The battery drain is horrible, it drains like crazy, on Oreo my battery used to last at least 2 to 2.5 days whereas this one just dies in 1 day, the usage is less then the previous usage in Oreo.
Now the question is how can I revert back to Oreo from this Pie, if at all possible.
The phone does not have TWRP but the bootloader is Unlocked.
Any help is appreciated.
jdwis said:
Hi all
My note 5 pro is Global ver, 6gb/64gb. I was on Oreo last ver, just before few days I received notification for Pie, so without a 2nd thought I downloaded and installed that. The Pie ver is stable 10.3.1.0 PEIMIXM and now regretting why I did that. The battery drain is horrible, it drains like crazy, on Oreo my battery used to last at least 2 to 2.5 days whereas this one just dies in 1 day, the usage is less then the previous usage in Oreo.
Now the question is how can I revert back to Oreo from this Pie, if at all possible.
The phone does not have TWRP but the bootloader is Unlocked.
Any help is appreciated.
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Download oreo fastboot file and flash it with mi flash tool(select clean all if u want to keep bl unlocked)
U can flash recovery rom file and flash it via twrp.but fastboot flash is recommended
Will this not brick my phone as trying to go back to previous ver of ROM.. and due to this Anti-RollBack policy?
jdwis said:
Will this not brick my phone as trying to go back to previous ver of ROM.. and due to this Anti-RollBack policy?
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Miui 10 oreo - miui 10 pie have same arb 4.
Hemanth4364 said:
Download oreo fastboot file and flash it with mi flash tool(select clean all if u want to keep bl unlocked)
U can flash recovery rom file and flash it via twrp.but fastboot flash is recommended
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Is it possible u could put the link to download Oreo Fastboot file please as I don't want to risk and download wrong file, and do I must flash the recovery file or the current recovery file for Pie (if it is specific to it) will do?
jdwis said:
Is it possible u could put the link to download Oreo Fastboot file please as I don't want to risk and download wrong file, and do I must flash the recovery file or the current recovery file for Pie (if it is specific to it) will do?
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10.3.1 Oreo fastboot link
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.1.0....XM_20190426.0000.00_8.1_global_8fe177760d.tgz
Impossible sir
Did you do it? how did it go, i also wnat to revert since I can no longer have WiFi and Wifi hotspot on at the same time...
SunilSuni said:
10.3.1 Oreo fastboot link
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.1.0....XM_20190426.0000.00_8.1_global_8fe177760d.tgz
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Thanks for the link, really appreciated, will try this today once downloaded.
alexmason90 said:
Impossible sir
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What do you mean?
Hemanth4364 said:
Download oreo fastboot file and flash it with mi flash tool(select clean all if u want to keep bl unlocked)
U can flash recovery rom file and flash it via twrp.but fastboot flash is recommended
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Is This Thing work when I am In custom ROM ? Like PE pie firmware .
And If work I only need To instal through Mi flash? Or I should flash Miui Global Stable ROM too after installing This .Thanks
Hemanth4364 said:
Download oreo fastboot file and flash it with mi flash tool(select clean all if u want to keep bl unlocked)
U can flash recovery rom file and flash it via twrp.but fastboot flash is recommended
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Thanks very much my friend, the procedure you mentioned worked fine and I manage to go back to Oreo from Pie.
Thanks again :good:
Zerov32 said:
Is This Thing work when I am In custom ROM ? Like PE pie firmware .
And If work I only need To instal through Mi flash? Or I should flash Miui Global Stable ROM too after installing This .Thanks
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Yes.the fastboot file has all the the files to make it stock.but remove pin/password to avoid encryption issues
its been awhile since i have flashed anything on a phone. last time i did it was on my note 4...anyways, i also want to do this since my battery doesn't last long and dual apps for Pokemon Go, isn't working like i had it before.
my bootloader is locked. I know i have to unlock it via MUI website and write the reason i wan to unlock it. how long does it take for them to unlock it?
what should i write to them?
does unlocking the bootloader mean its rooted or do i have to have a custom rom?
also, im confused on what model my phone is. i checked my model name: its M1803E7SH
i checked online and it says that its the redmi note 5 as well as the redmi note 5 pro..so im wondering if this method will work on my phone. pleaaaase help
coolwater22 said:
its been awhile since i have flashed anything on a phone. last time i did it was on my note 4...anyways, i also want to do this since my battery doesn't last long and dual apps for Pokemon Go, isn't working like i had it before.
my bootloader is locked. I know i have to unlock it via MUI website and write the reason i wan to unlock it. how long does it take for them to unlock it?
what should i write to them?
does unlocking the bootloader mean its rooted or do i have to have a custom rom?
also, im confused on what model my phone is. i checked my model name: its M1803E7SH
i checked online and it says that its the redmi note 5 as well as the redmi note 5 pro..so im wondering if this method will work on my phone. pleaaaase help
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You dont have to write any reason to unlock bootloader.
visit en.miui.com/unlock page login with your mi account and proceed with unlocking procedure, you may need to wait 360 hours before unlocking bootloader (depending on your mi account activity)
your's is Redmi Note 5/Pro model name WHYRED. you can download Redmi Note 5 Pro ROM package and flash it on your mobile
SunilSuni said:
You dont have to write any reason to unlock bootloader.
visit en.miui.com/unlock page login with your mi account and proceed with unlocking procedure, you may need to wait 360 hours before unlocking bootloader (depending on your mi account activity)
your's is Redmi Note 5/Pro model name WHYRED. you can download Redmi Note 5 Pro ROM package and flash it on your mobile
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So I don't have to give them a reason to unlock it?? So I should be using my Mi account??
And so I am able to flash the file above on my phone??
coolwater22 said:
So I don't have to give them a reason to unlock it?? So I should be using my Mi account??
And so I am able to flash the file above on my phone??
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Yes and yes
Hemanth4364 said:
Yes and yes
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So it's yes to all three questions?? Lol
coolwater22 said:
So it's yes to all three questions?? Lol
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I will do it in the morning then. Hopefully I do it right and I get it unlocked. This update was crap
SunilSuni said:
You dont have to write any reason to unlock bootloader.
visit en.miui.com/unlock page login with your mi account and proceed with unlocking procedure, you may need to wait 360 hours before unlocking bootloader (depending on your mi account activity)
your's is Redmi Note 5/Pro model name WHYRED. you can download Redmi Note 5 Pro ROM package and flash it on your mobile
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and where can i find this package your talking about? is it the link that is shared in this thread?
sorry for all these questions. i dont want to brick my phone
so i went to http://en.miui.com/unlock/ and clicked to unlock. once it was done i clicked on the file "miflash_unlock" then i logged into my mi account. I didnt see where to write the reason for unlocking. so does that mean i am able to unlock it? i just didnt connect my phone yet.

How to flash a custom Rom from the beginning with unlocking the bootloader till the Rom Flash

Hello,
I´ve bought me a new Xaiomi Redmi Note 8.
Now I want to flash it .
I want to flash it with minimal ADB anf Fastboot, not with a flashing-software.
Please, can you help me, can we do this tohether ?
1. Bootloader unlock ... ???
JonnyBoy1984 said:
1. Bootloader unlock ... ???
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if it is new phone then warranty will be lost if you flash custom rom.
I know it, thks.
JonnyBoy1984 said:
I know it, thks.
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ok then you are using xaiomi phone so make mi account and request for unlocking bootloader then find a custom rom and flash it according to what developer has said.

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