Is My Phone a Global version or Indian version ? - Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers

My MiUi version is in screenshot but there it is written something like "global" but i live in India i bought phone from Flipkart .
So is my phone a global version or indian version ?
?????? vs ???

Its a Indian version,the important letters are " IN " from PCOINXM

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Firmware for CN version Le One Pro

Hi all, I have recently purchased a LETV X800 from Aliexpress. Seller said he will ship with international firmware but i've read that it comes with some viruses and malware.
First thing when i get the phone I want get it on the original firmware, as long as it has English! Can i flash the latest firmware from here? Or could you give me the right link to download the firmware?
Any tips on how to flash the original firmware on the X800?
First of all, you have to find out what kind of phone you get ! The CN model or the US version. Only then you know what firmware you can flash (or not !).
Oh, to quick with answer, see that you'll probably get the CN version. Maybe this forum is for you : ****://www.letv.re/forum/16-le-1-pro/
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yeh most probably i'll be getting a CN version. Phone should be reaching in about 7 to 10 days.
Hi there.
Just received the phone. I got a CN version.
Is it recommended to move to the latest EUI5.8.017S firmware? I am currently on EUI5.5.0.13s
Maybe for you it's better to ask your questions in the forum http://www.letv.re/forum/144-rom-cn/ ?
This one is more for the US version of the phone.
Thanks
does anyone know how to remove the network speed on the notification bar ?
Edit: Solved - Dual sim mobile networks >>data managment >> trafiic settings > turn on display real time speed
u can find it from setting -- about Phone , above have phone model

Q about 6GB 128GB version

Is the 6GB 128GB version exclusive to China?
All the Xiaomi websites that started revealing the Mi MAX 3 on their front page (which should be the international version) list the phone's spec with 4GB 64GB only.
If it's China exclusive will we be able to install the Global ROM when officially released on it as it will be specific to the 4GB 64GB version?
Thanks in advance.
samkatta said:
Is the 6GB 128GB version exclusive to China?
All the Xiaomi websites that started revealing the Mi MAX 3 on their front page (which should be the international version) list the phone's spec with 4GB 64GB only.
If it's China exclusive will we be able to install the Global ROM when officially released on it as it will be specific to the 4GB 64GB version?
Thanks in advance.
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I have a 6/128gb model here in the U.S. - the hardware should actually be identical aside from storage sizes, and I've had no trouble flashing anything. I can't imagine there would be any reason you couldn't flash to your firmware of choice as long as your bootloader is unlocked.
Thank you very much for your reply.
However, that is the case now as there is no Global Firmware officially available, but how if when this Global Firmware was released and intended only for the 4GB 64GB it might cause problems if it was installed on the 6GB 128GB if it was going to address the phone's memory sectors differently than the 4GB 64GB memory sectors.
The main question here is: are there two different firmwares for both versions or it's only one universal firmware that is used for both versions with different memory capacity?
Same SoC, same code name, RAM and storage size doesn't mather so same firmware/rom for both...
Have you seen different roms listed for both versions anywhere?
We can actually take this a step further. Since the redmi note 5/pro has basically the same internals as the mi max 3(less USB type c, larger screen), how hard is it to modify the Note 5 pros global stable rom to accommodate the mi max 3? The only reason for not going this route is to go directly to Android 9(Pie) development. My two cents.
samkatta said:
Thank you very much for your reply.
However, that is the case now as there is no Global Firmware officially available, but how if when this Global Firmware was released and intended only for the 4GB 64GB it might cause problems if it was installed on the 6GB 128GB if it was going to address the phone's memory sectors differently than the 4GB 64GB memory sectors.
The main question here is: are there two different firmwares for both versions or it's only one universal firmware that is used for both versions with different memory capacity?
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If the two versions of the phone were different enough to require different firmwares, then they would have different code names - signifying what firmware to use for a device is one of the functions of a code name. Since they are both simply "nitrogen," this means they should take identical firmware. I've had a lot of phones and modded them all, and spend quite a bit of time reading forums for devices I don't own but am interested in, and if the two versions take different firmwares despite having the same code name then this will be the very first time I've heard of it happening. I am 99.9% sure that both phones will take the same firmware.
Yes, 6gb/128gb is a China exclusive and won't be released globally. same goes for blue variant. Any 6/128 "global" edition is likely to be a fake rom with forced unlocked bootloader. So u guys should beware.
rathian said:
Yes, 6gb/128gb is a China exclusive and won't be released globally. same goes for blue variant. Any 6/128 "global" edition is likely to be a fake rom with forced unlocked bootloader. So u guys should beware.
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So, the important question now, can we re-lock the bootloader on the 6GB/128GB China version after installing the official global firmware on it? because some have mentioned that the phone returns itself to unlocked state again after doing this.
rathian said:
Yes, 6gb/128gb is a China exclusive and won't be released globally. same goes for blue variant. Any 6/128 "global" edition is likely to be a fake rom with forced unlocked bootloader. So u guys should beware.
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Could you please tell us where we can find official source or confirmation for this claim?
Thank you.
I have waited so long for the 128GB Global Version and am starting to warder if it will truly come.
Please would you advise me to buy the Global ROM or still wait for the Global version as am not sure it will Come?
Coming from a 6gb/128gb owner: just buy the damn thing if you want it.
I personally don't regret it, saved myself the wait for the bootloader unlock, and would have installed Xiaomi.eu anyway, even if I had went for the "global" version.
Last but not least: there are no modem differences between the global and chinese model, so why wait if you end up getting the same band support anyway?
MrColdbird said:
Coming from a 6gb/128gb owner: just buy the damn thing if you want it.
I personally don't regret it, saved myself the wait for the bootloader unlock, and would have installed Xiaomi.eu anyway, even if I had went for the "global" version.
Last but not least: there are no modem differences between the global and chinese model, so why wait if you end up getting the same band support anyway?
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Agreed 100 % from a 6gb/128gb owner on 8.8.9 xiaomi.eu.
6/128 Gb Gold version here as well, on the so called unofficial unlocked 9.6.4.0 dodgy global rom. Been using it , giving it a hammering over the last couple of weeks.Fast and stable...no bugs to report.Not bothered in trying to update it.Everything seems to be doing what i want of it.
There will not be a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as the phone is already available on the Xiaomi Global website and on the spec only listed is the 4GB/64GB variant.
It's all up to you to decide on which version you want, keeping in mind a couple of things:
First, no need to wait for a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as it's not coming ever.
Second, there is no difference between both variants except for the memory difference (obviously) and how would you like your bootloader be locked or unlocked (with the Chinese version to stay on locked bootloader you'll have to remain on the Chinese Firmware pathway but if you want to go the EUMIUI or IMUI Global you have to unlock the bootloader, however, with the Global Version you can have the bootloader locked while you are on the official Global ROM with OTA updates working normally)
samkatta said:
There will not be a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as the phone is already available on the Xiaomi Global website and on the spec only listed is the 4GB/64GB variant.
It's all up to you to decide on which version you want, keeping in mind a couple of things:
First, no need to wait for a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as it's not coming ever.
Second, there is no difference between both variants except for the memory difference (obviously) and how would you like your bootloader be locked or unlocked (with the Chinese version to stay on locked bootloader you'll have to remain on the Chinese Firmware pathway but if you want to go the EUMIUI or IMUI Global you have to unlock the bootloader, however, with the Global Version you can have the bootloader locked while you are on the official Global ROM with OTA updates working normally)
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Hi
Good day sir
Please I need to understand you properly on this, am a novice here and am sorry for the way I will put my questions as below.
If I buy the Chinese version from aliexpress 6gb/128gb,would I get regular MIUI update from xiaomi and also newer android update without any tweak on the ROM?
The thing there is am not familiar with locked and unlocked bootloader as am scared of bricking the device at any attempt.
I just want to buy and enjoy my device without any tweak on rom
Also, I do read that the Chinese version, has mix up of language when tunned to English (has English and Chinese writing). How true is it?
Please I need answers before I make an order.
Thanks
uche715 said:
Hi
Good day sir
Please I need to understand you properly on this, am a novice here and am sorry for the way I will put my questions as below.
If I buy the Chinese version from aliexpress 6gb/128gb,would I get regular MIUI update from xiaomi and also newer android update without any tweak on the ROM?
The thing there is am not familiar with locked and unlocked bootloader as am scared of bricking the device at any attempt.
I just want to buy and enjoy my device without any tweak on rom
Also, I do read that the Chinese version, has mix up of language when tunned to English (has English and Chinese writing). How true is it?
Please I need answers before I make an order.
Thanks
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If you are not going to modify your phones' firmware and stay on the original firmware then you'll be good to go and you will get regular OTA updates from the official Xiaomi servers but keep in mind that this would be the Chinese firmware pathway all the time for you.
The Chinese firmware has English language but as you said there are some here and there mix up but it will not interfere with your daily use of the device but it's there (you'll find some naming in the menu in Chinese)
The other thing, is that the Chinese version doesn't have Google Play or any other Google services but you can install these easily from an app that is available on a Chinese app store pre-installed on the Chinese version.
So, if you are ok with all of the above you can get the 6GB/128GB version but if you are not feeling much comfortable of Chinese lettering here and there and some Chinese apps on your device then go with the 4GB/64GB version.
By the way, there will not be much difference of performance between the 2 devices (if any at all) if you are wondering about that and for the storage the device has a Micro SD slot and you can have all the storage that you want with that.
Hi,
I will try to make things more clear : ....
I have ordered and received from a known Chinese internet site
(not my first order with them)
"[Official Global ROM]Xiaomi Mi Max 3 6.9 Inch 4G LTE Smartphone Snapdragon 636 6GB 128GB 12.0MP+5.0MP Dual Rear Cameras Android 8.1 5500mAh Type-C OTG Touch ID - Black:"
Before shipping i have inquired :
" Is the "official Global Rom" genuine by Xiaomi or flashed by ********* ??? is the box original sealed or open ???"
The answer was :
"Dear friend,
Thanks for your inquiry
Sorry for the late reply
this item is Official Global ROM by xiaomi
it is packed by original sealed box
please do not worry
Hope you enjoy your shipping!
Best regards
The Phone was received relatively fast @ 9th. October very nice Mi Max 3 very responsive with "MIUI Global 9.x.x.x....."
Few days later got an OTA "UPDATE Alert" to MIUI Global 10.0.1.0 Stable (OEDMIFH)
The update performed in few minutes all looks good up to i found on the XDA site
The link to "Mi Product Authentication" :
https://www.mi.com/en/verify/#/en/tab/imei
I have clicked the IMEI and found this :
小米Max3 全网通版 6GB内存 黑色 128GB
Thank you for choosing Xiaomi!
However, the device you purchased is not an official global version and user experience may be affected. Next time, please purchase the official global version of the device through officially authorized channels.
(could not upload a pic.)
Started searching 6/128 Global found out there no such version on the market ....
Opened a dispute on Pay Pal
Waiting for Answers ......
You should never listen to a vendor regarding this information without thorough research. That's why Xiaomi implemented the new 720 hour official bootloader unlock.
mmarcus10 said:
Hi,
I will try to make things more clear : ....
I have ordered and received from a known Chinese internet site
(not my first order with them)
"[Official Global ROM]Xiaomi Mi Max 3 6.9 Inch 4G LTE Smartphone Snapdragon 636 6GB 128GB 12.0MP+5.0MP Dual Rear Cameras Android 8.1 5500mAh Type-C OTG Touch ID - Black:"
Before shipping i have inquired :
" Is the "official Global Rom" genuine by Xiaomi or flashed by ********* ??? is the box original sealed or open ???"
The answer was :
"Dear friend,
Thanks for your inquiry
Sorry for the late reply
this item is Official Global ROM by xiaomi
it is packed by original sealed box
please do not worry
Hope you enjoy your shipping!
Best regards
The Phone was received relatively fast @ 9th. October very nice Mi Max 3 very responsive with "MIUI Global 9.x.x.x....."
Few days later got an OTA "UPDATE Alert" to MIUI Global 10.0.1.0 Stable (OEDMIFH)
The update performed in few minutes all looks good up to i found on the XDA site
The link to "Mi Product Authentication" :
https://www.mi.com/en/verify/#/en/tab/imei
I have clicked the IMEI and found this :
小米Max3 全网通版 6GB内存 黑色 128GB
Thank you for choosing Xiaomi!
However, the device you purchased is not an official global version and user experience may be affected. Next time, please purchase the official global version of the device through officially authorized channels.
(could not upload a pic.)
Started searching 6/128 Global found out there no such version on the market ....
Opened a dispute on Pay Pal
Waiting for Answers ......
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The Rom , like mine is official.The method they used was unofficial.As there is no 128gb International version phone in existence. You will always get a Chinese version 128gb phone, as seen when you check the IMEI software link. With the "Official rom" loaded by the person you purchased it from.
To do that, they had to unwrap the Chinese version phone, Install the "Official rom" and then send it to you.What they did wrong was state to you that the phone was in a sealed box.If you are concerned with having a Chinese version of the phone, i would suggest you try to return it and downgrade to the Official 64gb International version phone in a sealed box with the same software on board.
I Personally more than happy with my 128GB Chinese phone with the International Rom loaded.
I wouldn't have opened that dispute TBH.
The Chinese 6gb / 128gb model is still the best one on the market, and let's face it: you would have installed the Xiaomi.eu ROM on the "official" global version anyway, just to get theme support and rid of the ads.

Difference between MIUI V10.2.2.0 PFBEUXM and V10.2.2.0 PFBMIXM

Hello, I wanted to download a stock firmware for my Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. It shipped with rom: V10.2.2.0 PFBEUXM.
The only download links I could find are for V10.2.3.0 PFBEUXM and V10.2.2.0 PFBMIXM.
I'd like to know what's the difference between those two and whether I can use V10.2.2.0 PFBMIXM on a PFBEUXM phone.
From what I've seen those characters reference region the phone is meant for, but I've met "MI" code only with V10.2.2.0 and I wonder whether it is some kind of "universal" rom.
Thanks in advance for your help.
"EU" is for EEA (European Economic Area) specific & "MI" is for Global for general. the difference is usually from SIM support
Check ROM link here https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9-se/development/rom-official-mi9se-global-eea-china-t3929511

Global ROM Version for Mi 9 SE

Hello,
I have an question. I recently bought Mi 9 SE Global version from a local store. I received an update (Stable) which is 485 MB sized.
My ROM version is: 10.2.2.0 (PFBMIXM)
why is it different than global ROM version which found in this forum: PFBEUXM ? I heard that PFBEUXM is EU/Spanish variant.
So How can I ensure my phone has real global version ROM? what type of global ROM is it?
Any information Guys?
My Region is: Bangladesh
hi , 10.2.2.0 PFBMIXM is global internationnal rom , PFBEUXM is for europe , same rom but some differents for privacy tracking, no chinese apps, and some others things, now stable version is v10.2.9.0, the 10.3.3.1 have issue , brick phone after ota update and update is suspended
all last updated rom => https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/grus/
it's clear now, but where is that 10.2.9 update? why i didn't get it yet? is it for region?
even your given link don't have that ROM download link..
The 10.2.9.0 update is for EU version, your model is stuck at 10.2.2.0 until Xiaomi rolls out the 10.3.1.0 again, which has caused a lot of problems.
Can I change ROM PFBMIXM to PFBEUXM without lose configuration?

[ Open Letter to VIVO ] Enable FM Radio - Google Pay - Bootloader Unlock

Dear VIVO engineers ,
as you know many of us got Chinese variant of VIVO NEX 3, because we think generally is the best variant cause a lot of reasons.
Now we have problems to use device in normal life because :
1) Google Pay is not licensed so we can't add cards to pay in stores
2) FM Radio is disabled ( meanwhile you have enabled and supported on Malaysian variant of device )
3) Bootloader is heavy closed. We can't root device and we can't fix by ourself Google Pay problem
Please VIVO,
follow your customer suggestions .
wolfgart said:
Dear VIVO engineers ,
as you know many of us got Chinese variant of VIVO NEX 3, because we think generally is the best variant cause a lot of reasons.
Now we have problems to use device in normal life because :
1) Google Pay is not licensed so we can't add cards to pay in stores
2) FM Radio is disabled ( meanwhile you have enabled and supported on Malaysian variant of device )
3) Bootloader is heavy closed. We can't root device and we can't fix by ourself Google Pay problem
Please VIVO,
follow your customer suggestions .
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Please unlock the bootloader for vivo z1 pro
Nice you sent it to Vivo. Hopefully they will pay attention. At least the bootloader unlocking.
We should all send it.
It is usless they will never add this feature . It is not made for global use ... it is for China market.
For anyone who has a Fitbit -> FitbitPay works. I use it as a workaround for now.
Did this work with the original Vivo Nex?
Maybe magisk can be installed somehow? Fitbit is for smartwatch so another hardware.
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
I can root in my device in vivo y15
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I can root in my device in vivo y17/QUOTE]
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gregor1230 said:
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
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Have they answered yet? Is it possible to flash global rom to a Nex 3 that has Chinese rom?
Saya ingin membuka bootloader please
Vivo answered to my email. We cannot flash global rom to Chinese rom phone.
Dear vivo user,
Thanks so much for your email and we are sorry for the delay. In order to satisfy the needs of our users from different regions, some of our phones have two versions( Chinese version and Global version). The Chinese version is designed for Chinese Mainland users and has made some changes to meet the Chinese market, which differs much from the global version. Currently, the phones with the Chinese version cannot install the Global version. Your understanding will be highly appreciated.
gregor1230 said:
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
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