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Redmi Note 5 AI (China) with Global ROM installed

Hello there, my brother just got a Redmi Note 5 China 6GB/64GB variant. It has a chinese box and has bootloader unlocked already with a Global ROM installed. Is this normal? Or should i ask him to return the device?
Thanks.
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Checkout this link for differences between china & global REDMI NOTE 5 AI , (REDMI NOTE 5 PRO GLOBAL). Heres the link of global version specs :-
https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5_pro-8893.php

alimsona said:
Checkout this link for differences between china & global REDMI NOTE 5 AI , (REDMI NOTE 5 PRO GLOBAL). Heres the link of global version specs :-
https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5_pro-8893.php
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some Malaysia variant of Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with have 1.40um AI camera but without the word "AI"...

Yes it's safe. Updates are available.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...dmi-note-5-china-ai-to-leaked-global-t3782175

SkuLL. said:
Hello there, my brother just got a Redmi Note 5 China 6GB/64GB variant. It has a chinese box and has bootloader unlocked already with a Global ROM installed. Is this normal? Or should i ask him to return the device?
Thanks.
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I think I have similar phone as well, mine version is 9.5.5.0 and before I try flashing 9.5.13 I want 9.5.5.0 on standby in case if things go wrong.
Which version is yours come with?

jdwis said:
I think I have similar phone as well, mine version is 9.5.5.0 and before I try flashing 9.5.13 I want 9.5.5.0 on standby in case if things go wrong.
Which version is yours come with?
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Same 9.5.5.0 version installed, with OTA update to 9.5.13.0 available.

SkuLL. said:
Same 9.5.5.0 version installed, with OTA update to 9.5.13.0 available.
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Nice, but I cant seem to find 9.5.5.0 OEIMIFA anywhere, dont know why.
If you happened to find anywhere could you please post the download link.

jdwis said:
Nice, but I cant seem to find 9.5.5.0 OEIMIFA anywhere, dont know why.
If you happened to find anywhere could you please post the download link.
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Can't find it either. You can OTA update to 9.5.13

SkuLL. said:
Can't find it either. You can OTA update to 9.5.13
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I am not getting OTA either, I have Lang set to English-UK and region - India
the reason for Region India is because if I set to region UK i dont get Face Unlock feature thats why.
The battery management is just excellent thats why I am lil worries abt not going onto 9.5.13 and want to keep 9.5.5.0 as standby before I update

jdwis said:
I am not getting OTA either, I have Lang set to English-UK and region - India
the reason for Region India is because if I set to region UK i dont get Face Unlock feature thats why.
The battery management is just excellent thats why I am lil worries abt not going onto 9.5.13 and want to keep 9.5.5.0 as standby before I update
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But here in India latest software update we got is 9.2.13 (based on nougat 7.1.1)

jdwis said:
I am not getting OTA either, I have Lang set to English-UK and region - India
the reason for Region India is because if I set to region UK i dont get Face Unlock feature thats why.
The battery management is just excellent thats why I am lil worries abt not going onto 9.5.13 and want to keep 9.5.5.0 as standby before I update
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You can set region to Indonesia and update it, then set it back to India. I'm on 9.5.13, getting screen on time of about 9-10 hours on light use and 7-8 on moderate use.

SunilSuni said:
But here in India latest software update we got is 9.2.13 (based on nougat 7.1.1)
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That is for Redmi Note 5 Pro. Here we have 9.2.13 (based on oreo 8.0.1) on Global ROM (Redmi Note 5 AI)

SkuLL. said:
That is for Redmi Note 5 Pro. Here we have 9.2.13 (based on oreo 8.0.1) on Global ROM (Redmi Note 5 AI)
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Redmi Note 5 pro and Redmi Note 5 AI are same mobile. Only difference is Redmi Note 5 AI got different camera setup.
Don't know the reason why Xiaomi is not pushing Oreo update to Indian (India region) users officially...

SunilSuni said:
Redmi Note 5 pro and Redmi Note 5 AI are same mobile. Only difference is Redmi Note 5 AI got different camera setup.
Don't know the reason why Xiaomi is not pushing Oreo update to Indian (India region) users officially...
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They are not.
RN 5 China and Global have bigger pixels 1.4um camera with f 1.9 lens, India called Pro has pixel size 1.2. and f 2.2. The camera is significant better and the AI works almost like a gimble. Amazing for the price.

peter-k said:
They are not.
RN 5 China and Global have bigger pixels 1.4um camera with f 1.9 lens, India called Pro has pixel size 1.2. and f 2.2. The camera is significant better and the AI works almost like a gimble. Amazing for the price.
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Thats what i said... Redmi Note 5 AI got better camera compared to Redmi Note 5 pro.. other than that everything is same

SunilSuni said:
Thats what i said... Redmi Note 5 AI got better camera compared to Redmi Note 5 pro.. other than that everything is same
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My oversight, sorry.
Anyways, I don't understand the confusing model policy of Xiaomi. The Pro version not better than the standard version?

peter-k said:
My oversight, sorry.
Anyways, I don't understand the confusing model policy of Xiaomi. The Pro version not better than the standard version?
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Redmi Note 5 Pro is the name for India market, because we have another model named Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
Redmi Note 5 AI is for China market and global market(with global ROM)
Redmi Note 5 Pro Redmi Note 5 AI code named as WHYRED
wherease Redmi Note 5(india market) and Redmi 5 Plus (global and china market) code named as VINCE

Redmi note 5 EU question

Hi all, a bit confused.
I am in italy and have RN5 Eu version.
Do i have to refer to the "whyred" version for modding? For custom roms? So is this "Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus" the right section for me?
Thanks!

mrmcphisto77 said:
Hi all, a bit confused.
I am in italy and have RN5 Eu version.
Do i have to refer to the "whyred" version for modding? For custom roms? So is this "Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus" the right section for me?
Thanks!
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First of all there is no EU version. There is Redmi note 5 Pro(Indian version), Redmi note 5 AI(Chinese version), and just Redmi note 5 global version(same as AI chinese but with global rom + band20 support). All of these are codenamed whyred, while note 5/plus is different device with snapdragon 625 and single camera on back.

mrmcphisto77 said:
Hi all, a bit confused.
I am in italy and have RN5 Eu version.
Do i have to refer to the "whyred" version for modding? For custom roms? So is this "Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus" the right section for me?
Thanks!
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Yes, whyred is the code name for the device family of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Global (EU) and Pro (India). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Plus is within the Vince code name family. Next time I suggest you to do a quick search trough the forums before posting such question with very easy to find answer.
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if you have two cameras on back of the phone it is whyred.

fnldstntn said:
if you have two cameras on back of the phone it is whyred.
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yes, two cameras, my question is concerning about which section of xda do i have to read for custom roms of Redmi note 5 EU

mrmcphisto77 said:
yes, two cameras, my question is concerning about which section of xda do i have to read for custom roms of Redmi note 5 EU
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro

mrmcphisto77 said:
yes, two cameras, my question is concerning about which section of xda do i have to read for custom roms of Redmi note 5 EU
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i had the same question in the past.
vince is for redmi 5 plus or note.
whyred is for yours.
i think in asia the redmi 5 plus is called note too.
it's confusing i know.
our phone in europe is RN5 redmi note 5 aka codename whyred.
There are 3 variants.
Redmi 5 note global
Redmi 5 China
Redmi 5 pro for India

Confusion about all the Note 5 variants

Hello,
I'm new to the Xiaomi community and I recently ordered the
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Dual camera 4GB/64GB version.
I understand that there's the Xiaomi redmi note 5 3/4GB 64/128GB single camera version;
Xiaomi redmi note 5 Pro 4/6GB 64/128GB version;
Xiaomi redmi note 5 Dual AI 4/6GB 64/128GB version.
The thing that really confuses me, is the Dual camera version the same as the Pro?
I couldn't find the Pro version on most stores and the specs seem to be quite similar.
Will I be able to install the same ROM's on the Dual version that are meant for the Pro?
Are they really the same?
This is really getting me frustrated and I can't find any info online about this.
Please help.

Xiaomi is the master of confusion regarding phone variants and names.
But in your case and only if your phone has two backside cameras:
- Xiaomi redmi note 5 Pro 4/6GB 64/128GB -> REDMI NOTE 5 PRO INDIA
- If your phone says that it uses a Global MIUI ROM then: Xiaomi redmi note 5 Dual AI 4/6GB 64/128GB -> Redmi Note 5 Global
- If your phone says that it uses a Russian MIUI ROM then: Xiaomi redmi note 5 Dual AI 4/6GB 64/128GB -> Redmi Note 5 Russia
Now, I am a little bit confused where exactly someone will find ROMs for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 3/4GB 64/128GB with a single camera. It's believed that this variant is actually the Redmi 5 Plus but... I am not sure.

milro1970 said:
Xiaomi is the master of confusion regarding phone variants and names.
But in your case:
- Xiaomi redmi note 5 Pro 4/6GB 64/128GB -> REDMI NOTE 5 PRO INDIA
- If your phone says that it uses a Global MIUI ROM then: Xiaomi redmi note 5 Dual AI 4/6GB 64/128GB -> Redmi Note 5 Global
- If your phone says that it uses a Russian MIUI ROM then: Xiaomi redmi note 5 Dual AI 4/6GB 64/128GB -> Redmi Note 5 Russia
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Thank you! My confusion is now clear!

sandijs11 said:
Thank you! My confusion is now clear!
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Check again. I've made some corrections....

milro1970 said:
Check again. I've made some corrections....
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Thank you.
I checked the custom ROMs online regarding the single camera version, they were called just "Note 5 single camera" and there were a lot designed specifically for that version. I believe my specific version of Xiaomi is the China version, since it is the chinese version with the Global ROM installed, if that's the case, there are plenty of ROMs for me to choose.

sandijs11 said:
Thank you.
I checked the custom ROMs online regarding the single camera version, they were called just "Note 5 single camera" and there were a lot designed specifically for that version. I believe my specific version of Xiaomi is the China version, since it is the chinese version with the Global ROM installed, if that's the case, there are plenty of ROMs for me to choose.
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You wrote your Xiaomi is the Chinese version but it has a Global ROM... How do you know that? If I am not too indiscreet, what is your model version?
In case you do not know, you may find that information under:
Settings-> About phone

milro1970 said:
You wrote your Xiaomi is the Chinese version but it has a Global ROM... How do you know that? If I am not too indiscreet, what is your model version?
In case you do not know, you may find that information under:
Settings-> About phone
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I have just placed the order on the phone. I haven't recieved it yet. The description of the phone says that it is the Chinese version with the Global ROM.

i am in italy and doing a cpuz it says whyred...

m1803e7sg = same as redmi note 5 'PRO'? can I flash roms for the PRO version?

I am unsure if the note 5 pro forums are right for my phone as I have the redmi note 5 (not pro) m1803e7sg with 3GB RAM,
the ram and storage seems to me being the only major difference, so are ROMS compatible?
if not, is there another forum for my model?

If it has sdm636 its redmi note 5 pro/Global/AI/Whyred

As long as your phone using Sd 636
It the same device

or dual camera its the same whyred.

LeekGeek said:
If it has sdm636 its redmi note 5 pro/Global/AI/Whyred
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Alright then, where can I find this info? Also the guy below says if I have dual can it is the same, is that right? Thanks!

LeekGeek said:
If it has sdm636 its redmi note 5 pro/Global/AI/Whyred
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I just saw in cpu-z it has the qualcom snapdragon sdm636, so I am good? I know for my previous samsung phone there were varieties within same models that would make it incompatible with certain roms

So I've red some more, is it correct that my device is the whyred version? I believe it is redmi note 5 global

Yes the PRO and Global use the same ROMs. Even for official MIUI ROMs. I also have the same model number because I have the global model as well but 4GB RAM with 64GB storage option. As long as the codename is whyred it'll work just fine. I know Xiaomi's model naming can be really confusing. The ROMs on this forum will work on your device.

yusisushi said:
So I've red some more, is it correct that my device is the whyred version? I believe it is redmi note 5 global
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You're good to go

yusisushi said:
I am unsure if the note 5 pro forums are right for my phone as I have the redmi note 5 (not pro) m1803e7sg with 3GB RAM,
the ram and storage seems to me being the only major difference, so are ROMS compatible?
if not, is there another forum for my model?
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have u tried to install roms of the pro version on it or not yet ? cause i have the same uncertainity that my redmi note 5 ai global 3 giga ram won't be compatible with those roms for the pro version and even more they r for 4 giga ram devices ! so please responde

abdoibrahem said:
have u tried to install roms of the pro version on it or not yet ? cause i have the same uncertainity that my redmi note 5 ai global 3 giga ram won't be compatible with those roms for the pro version and even more they r for 4 giga ram devices ! so please responde
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hey, not yet, since there is a 360hour waiting time for unlocking bootloader.. I am going to root it today and after the holidays I'll flash a rom

yusisushi said:
hey, not yet, since there is a 360hour waiting time for unlocking bootloader.. I am going to root it today and after the holidays I'll flash a rom
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Hey, yes it is. I have it and I've flashed a lot of roms like Havoc or PE. In Europe the redmi note 5 pro is just called redmi note 5. You have the global version btw. (B20 working on this model).

Hi guys, no idea if there are still active people here but I have a redmi note 5 (3gb RAM, SDM660, model M1803E7SG. So same as above but with SDM660 instead of 636. Will these roms work for this model as well?

RezzZ said:
Hi guys, no idea if there are still active people here but I have a redmi note 5 (3gb RAM, SDM660, model M1803E7SG. So same as above but with SDM660 instead of 636. Will these roms work for this model as well?
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Yes, it should work. The Snapdragon 636 and 660 are very similar, so some apps may display it as sdm660. Whyred ROMs will work on your device.

Mi 10T Lite or Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?

What's the main difference between the two devices?
I can't find the Mi10t5g to buy, so i was thinking about getting the RN9Pro5G instead, it's a good idea?
I'll be alowed to flash the global room (of the Mi10Tlite5g) without any problems?
And does it need to be unlocked first?
The custom roms develoment will be shared btw the two right?​
That's it, thanks for stoping by, sorry for any repetead questions.

MarcoD14 said:
What's the main difference between the two devices?
I can't find the Mi10t5g to buy, so i was thinking about getting the RN9Pro5G instead, it's a good idea?
I'll be alowed to flash the global room (of the Mi10Tlite5g) without any problems?
And does it need to be unlocked first?
The custom roms develoment will be shared btw the two right?​
That's it, thanks for stoping by, sorry for any repetead questions.
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Depends, where in the world are you located?

benfleet5 said:
Depends, where in the world are you located?
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I'm from brazil (south america).

MarcoD14 said:
I'm from brazil (south america).
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Not sure what telephone bands you use. Check the bands work in Brazil that the Redmi offers as it's China only

benfleet5 said:
Not sure what telephone bands you use. Check the bands work in Brazil that the Redmi offers as it's China only
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Well. The lack of B28 is worrisome, but my current smarthphone (RN5/Whyred) does not have it either, so is should work, just not as good in terms of down/up speeds in 4g. It has at least two bands that works here.

MarcoD14 said:
Well. The lack of B28 is worrisome, but my current smarthphone (RN5/Whyred) does not have it either, so is should work, just not as good in terms of down/up speeds in 4g. It has at least two bands that works here.
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They are the same handset basically, 108mp camera is the only main difference!

benfleet5 said:
They are the same handset basically, 108mp camera is the only main difference!
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Thanks, i would like to pick the global version (MI10T lite), but since is unavailable, i guess my choice will be RN9P5G. Thank you!

benfleet5 said:
They are the same handset basically, 108mp camera is the only main difference!
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I bought the note 9 pro 5g...so i can flash the global rom from MI 10t?

Gothric said:
I bought the note 9 pro 5g...so i can flash the global rom from MI 10t?
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You can, just don't lock the bootloader after flashing

benfleet5 said:
You can, just don't lock the bootloader after flashing
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awesome thanks!
last question...can you point me to the global rom?
Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G / Mi 10i / Mi 10T Lite (gauguin) Global Fastboot & Recovery ROM | XiaomiROM.com
can i use this site?

Gothric said:
awesome thanks!
last question...can you point me to the global rom?
Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G / Mi 10i / Mi 10T Lite (gauguin) Global Fastboot & Recovery ROM | XiaomiROM.com
can i use this site?
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I mean I haven't seen that site but it does have the correct ROM. I don't use global I'm on EEA

benfleet5 said:
I mean I haven't seen that site but it does have the correct ROM. I don't use global I'm on EEA
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so i installed the global rom and everything went fine until itried to open the google play store...but recieved the "his device isn't google play protect certified" anyway to fix this?

Hello everyone
I bought redmi note 9 Pro 5g in China
The names of Xiaomi's mobile phone series are getting more and more confused, and the model names of the global version and the Chinese version are interlaced,
Which version of twrp can China redmi note 9 Pro 5g brush
Can I swipe [10.0] [Gaussian] lineage OS 17.1 in the forums after brushing?
thank you!

Mi 10T Lite or Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G? Indeed Xiaomi/Redmi makes too much Smartphones with similar but not the same hardware for different markets while using the same names. Confusing.
I like the dedicated microSD slot in the Mi 10T Lite (Note 10 Pro is reported to have that too, release this month?).
In the Note 9 Pro there is a shared microSD slot, but it should have Radio which Mi 10T Lite has not.
I do not know of other inside specs differences.
So overall I tend to Mi 10T Lite or Note 10 Pro.