GCAM installation help needed - Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers

I'm on MIUI Global V9.6 & want to install GCAM . (Note 5 Pro)
I have not unlocked bootloader yet. Can someone explain me in simple steps what needs to done, as i dont want to brick my device due to ARB issues. I know i should search the forums first but i wanted to sure so that i dont mess up. Thanks in advance!

Sammy612 said:
I'm on MIUI Global V9.6 & want to install GCAM . (Note 5 Pro)
I have not unlocked bootloader yet. Can someone explain me in simple steps what needs to done, as i dont want to brick my device due to ARB issues. I know i should search the forums first but i wanted to sure so that i dont mess up. Thanks in advance!
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You gotta start with unlocking the bootloader

LeekGeek said:
You gotta start with unlocking the bootloader
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For that he has to wait 30 days.

SunilSuni said:
For that he has to wait 30 days.
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hey bro stock rom vs custom rom ?

prospektus said:
hey bro stock rom vs custom rom ?
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Try both and enjoy. Why limit to one ROM
Stock ROM is somewhat stable
With custom ROM you will get android pie

SunilSuni said:
Try both and enjoy. Why limit to one ROM
Stock ROM is somewhat stable
With custom ROM you will get android pie
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I'm afraid of anti rollbeck

prospektus said:
I'm afraid of anti rollbeck
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Just flash ROM and gapps and don't flash firmware while flashing custom ROM
While flashing stock MIUI ROM use fastboot ROM to flash and there won't be any chances of brick. MiFlash software checks bootloader index before flashing a ROM so it is safer way

SunilSuni said:
Just flash ROM and gapps and don't flash firmware while flashing custom ROM
While flashing stock MIUI ROM use fastboot ROM to flash and there won't be any chances of brick. MiFlash software checks bootloader index before flashing a ROM so it is safer way
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okay thanks. If I go back to miui I need to use miflash.

prospektus said:
okay thanks. If I go back to miui I need to use miflash.
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You can also use latest recovery ROM and flash it using TWRP recovery

SunilSuni said:
For that he has to wait 30 days.
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So Finally installed GCAM after unlocking the bootloader , installed Redwolf recovery & rooted with Magisk & its working good. Will i be able to upgrade to MIUI 10 with OTA or have to follow some other process?
Also, which ROM & kernel setup do you use.
Thanks in advance!

Sammy612 said:
So Finally installed GCAM after unlocking the bootloader , installed Redwolf recovery & rooted with Magisk & its working good. Will i be able to upgrade to MIUI 10 with OTA or have to follow some other process?
Also, which ROM & kernel setup do you use.
Thanks in advance!
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Whats the waiting time for Bootloader unlock ???

SunilSuni said:
Whats the waiting time for Bootloader unlock ???
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I already waited 2-3 weeks thats why. Can you please answer my questions?

Sammy612 said:
I already waited 2-3 weeks thats why. Can you please answer my questions?
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Yes you can upgrade to MIUI10.. but you have to flash full recovery ROM, still you will get OTA update from xiaomi but its always recommended to flash complete recovery ROM

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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?

Need ADVICE

Need advice.
My phone is now unlocked.
My question is, after i flash twrp. Can i flash any custom rom? Back and forth?
Yes you can
Yes you can flash with twrp all you want
SunilSuni said:
Yes you can
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What about that thing called anti rollback? Im afraid to brick the device.
Good question .. and do you still recieve OTA updates for the official rom if you unlock the BL ?
deathfalls said:
What about that thing called anti rollback? Im afraid to brick the device.
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You don't have to worry about antirollback..
Your device will be bricked if you try to flash 9.5.17 or older version
But you can flash any MIUI ROM from 9.5.19 and newer
Antirollback doesn't apply to custom ROM
Just keep two things.
Flash latest Miui ROM
Flash custom recovery (first boot into recovery and then flash recovery from recovery)
Wipe everything
Flash custom ROM
Flash gapps
Thats all
Do not flash any older firmware. Your device will not be bricked a long as you are flashing latest available miui ROM
SunilSuni said:
You don't have to worry about antirollback..
Your device will be bricked if you try to flash 9.5.17 or older version
But you can flash any MIUI ROM from 9.5.19 and newer
Antirollback doesn't apply to custom ROM
Just keep two things.
Flash latest Miui ROM
Flash custom recovery (first boot into recovery and then flash recovery from recovery)
Wipe everything
Flash custom ROM
Flash gapps
Thats all
Do not flash any older firmware. Your device will not be bricked a long as you are flashing latest available miui ROM
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Thanks for the big help. What rom are you currently at sir? Im looking for mcaosp since ive read that it has great battery backup.
deathfalls said:
Thanks for the big help. What rom are you currently at sir? Im looking for mcaosp since ive read that it has great battery backup.
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Stock MIUI ROM
SunilSuni said:
Stock MIUI ROM
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Are you unlock or rooted?
deathfalls said:
Are you unlock or rooted?
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Try latest oxygenOS, lineageos, pixel experience, bootleggers, and superiorOs
deathfalls said:
Are you unlock or rooted?
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Stock ROM with locked bootloader... I like official update (I have tried all the custom ROMs on my previous phone so )

Go back to Stock ROM from Custom ROM (Help)

Hello you beautiful people ,
I recently purchased a Redmi Note 5 AI and i want to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom ROM since i'm not happy with MIUI, i have read about ARB and i'm fully aware that i can't flash an older MIUI ROM with a lower ARB than what i previously had.
But what's absolutely confusing me is if i decide to change my mind, how do i go back to Stock Everything (ROM, Recovery, Bootloader) basically and be able to receive OTA's from Xiaomi normally again? (I tried to search the forums to find an answer but i couldn't find anything so please don't tell me to check the forums).
Download fastboot ROM and flash it using MiFlash software
For more info visit en.miui.com/a-234.html
SunilSuni said:
Download fastboot ROM and flash it using MiFlash software
For more info visit en.miui.com/a-234.html
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Doing that will lock the bootloader and bring back the stock recovery as well, and i'm able to get OTA updates again?
ZozaTermina3or said:
Doing that will lock the bootloader and bring back the stock recovery as well, and i'm able to get OTA updates again?
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You will get option to lock the bootloader or keep the bootloader unlocked
Yes this method will bring stock recovery and you will get OTA updates.
You have to download global ROM to flash it on global variant device
Or China ROM to flash it on Chinese variant device
SunilSuni said:
You will get option to lock the bootloader or keep the bootloader unlocked
Yes this method will bring stock recovery and you will get OTA updates.
You have to download global ROM to flash it on global variant device
Or China ROM to flash it on Chinese variant device
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Ahh thank you so much ^^, sorry i keep asking way too many questions, but where do i get the option to lock the bootloader again? and if i'm on miui 10.2.20 before custom ROM, i can flash the same MIUI ROM i was on or an older one as long as it has the same ARB value?
and is there a guide on how to flash ROMS and recoveries, because i am extremely confused >.<
ZozaTermina3or said:
Ahh thank you so much ^^, sorry i keep asking way too many questions, but where do i get the option to lock the bootloader again? and if i'm on miui 10.2.20 before custom ROM, i can flash the same MIUI ROM i was on or an older one as long as it has the same ARB value?
and is there a guide on how to flash ROMS and recoveries, because i am extremely confused >.<
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In MiFlash software. Select clean_all and lock option to lock the bootloader
Yes you can flash 10.2.2 or any older ROM wich has ARB value 4 (you can flash any ROM between 9.5.19 to 10.2.2)
SunilSuni said:
In MiFlash software. Select clean_all and lock option to lock the bootloader
Yes you can flash 10.2.2 or any older ROM wich has ARB value 4 (you can flash any ROM between 9.5.19 to 10.2.2)
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Thank you so much sir, You are a life saver
I can flash the Custom ROM without any worries now ^^

Anti-rollback Help!

Hello everybody,
yesterday I installed the ROM V.11.0.7 but it doesn't make any changes. It seems official. It's terrible! Today I tried to put the V. 11.0.5 but it does not even let me install the TWPR 3.4.1B I probably made a mess.
It doesn't allow me to downgrade.
Can you help me please?
Thanks a lot!
Did you unlocked your Bootloader?
phil2sat said:
Did you unlocked your Bootloader?
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It unlocked.
Thank you so much but I have already solved it
ares3010 said:
It unlocked.
Thank you so much but I have already solved it
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how u solved? i want flash miui 12 and i come from aosp and doesnt let me flash....
dantk said:
how u solved? i want flash miui 12 and i come from aosp and doesnt let me flash....
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To come back to miui from AOSP you must use miflash tool to flash an official fastboot version of miui. It's necessary because miflash restores some partitions that are altered by flashing AOSP roms. Just remember not to relock the bootloader because miflash can do that.
twistyplain said:
To come back to miui from AOSP you must use miflash tool to flash an official fastboot version of miui. It's necessary because miflash restores some partitions that are altered by flashing AOSP roms. Just remember not to relock the bootloader because miflash can do that.
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Hey it will ask for autorization from miui?
Genkimaru said:
Hey it will ask for autorization from miui?
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You must bind your mi flash to your account to be able to use it to flash a rom on your phone. Note that mi flash will recognize your phone even if you had flashed a different rom on it.
Read this
https://c.mi.com/thread-2173190-1-0.html
twistyplain said:
You must bind your mi flash to your account to be able to use it to flash a rom on your phone. Note that mi flash will recognize your phone even if you had flashed a different rom on it.
Read this
https://c.mi.com/thread-2173190-1-0.html
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Thumps up , thank you so much

Redmi note 9 (Merlin): How to Downgrade from Android 12 ( MIUI 13.0.1) to android 10

Please how do I flash/downgrade my Redmi note 9(3/64gb) Merlin to android 10 (maybe to MIUI 12.0.4 or 12.0.6). I'm already on Android 12 MIUI 13.0.1.
My phone hangs alot, apps force closes after minimizing. Please help me out. What do I do and how do I go about it?
Did you try to allow apps to keeps open on developer settings?
If you really want to downgrade, so:
First, backup data.
Then, just flash MIUI version you want.
If the device got bootloop, just format data.
VD171 said:
Did you try to allow apps to keeps open on developer settings?
If you really want to downgrade, so:
First, backup data.
Then, just flash MIUI version you want.
If the device got bootloop, just format data.
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Please what's the procedure to flash MIUI, I have not flashed any Redmi device before. I'm new to flashing of phones or if you can refer me to a thread
First, backup data.
Then, unlock bootloader, enter in fastboot and flash any MIUI version you want.
VD171 said:
First, backup data.
Then, unlock bootloader, enter in fastboot and flash any MIUI version you want.
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Ok thanks. Which of the tools should I use in flashing, Sp flash tool?
Did you try to do a factory reset? Most of the time, when you change the version of MIUI, if it is not done, it slows down and gives errors as it happens to you.
Yes i have done factory reset but still experiencing it...
I just don't know which tool i will use to flash it
joseac said:
Did you try to do a factory reset? Most of the time, when you change the version of MIUI, if it is not done, it slows down and gives errors as it happens to you.
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joseac said:
Did you try to do a factory reset? Most of the time, when you change the version of MIUI, if it is not done, it slows down and gives errors as it happens to you.
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Please can you refer me to a post/thread where i can get step by step procedures of flashing it. I'm new to flashing MIUI devices.
uzodigwe said:
Please can you refer me to a post/thread where i can get step by step procedures of flashing it. I'm new to flashing MIUI devices.
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Do you know this app? https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/
joseac said:
Do you know this app? https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/
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I just read about it now... I'm downloading it. What next please?
uzodigwe said:
I just read about it now... I'm downloading it. What next please?
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Look for a tutorial, all the ones I look for come out in a language that is not yours...
joseac said:
Look for a tutorial, all the ones I look for come out in a language that is not yours...
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If it is written tutorial, i will use translator.
uzodigwe said:
If it is written tutorial, i will use translator.
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I flashed custom recovery on my note 9 Merlin and downgraded to 11.0.4 (A10) from 13.0.1 (a12), now I'm getting OTA update of 12.0.8, can I install the update with custom recovery and unlocked bootloader?
Note: I want to install another version of MIUI on Android 10 because my proximity sensor started having issues after the downgrade.
uzodigwe said:
I flashed custom recovery on my note 9 Merlin and downgraded to 11.0.4 (A10) from 13.0.1 (a12), now I'm getting OTA update of 12.0.8, can I install the update with custom recovery and unlocked bootloader?
Note: I want to install another version of MIUI on Android 10 because my proximity sensor started having issues after the downgrade.
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Just flash using fastboot.

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