Redmi Note 8 Custom Firmware Beginner Question - Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers

Hey dear xda-dev people,
i have bought a used redmi note 8 pro. And because i want a safe and secure smartphone i would appreciate it that the OS has no google software on it. I read that theres only an unofficial lineage os which is currently not updated anymore. What else custom firmwares are safe, do regulary get updated and doesn't have any google tools? I thought about crDroid.
How do I install custom firmwares and stuff? I'm not a complete beginner - i know adb fastboot etc. but I read that there should be a special situation with the Redmi note 8 pro. I just enabled the dev mode. My device has 128 gb and is actually running on global MIUI-Version 12.0.2. Stabil. The android version is 10QP1A.190711.020.
Can you please help me and spread your knowledge?
Greets,
newbie922

Seems you didn't even search for it...
Here is a full guide. Flash TWRP > Do a full backup > Install any ROM you want, you can find some of the ROMs here.

I searched for it but i was pretty unsure because i read that a brick can happen very easily with this phone. thanks a lot for your answer!
The phone is now succesfully unlocked. Is the
"5. LR Team TWRP" really the correct twrp for my actual android (10QP1A.190711.020) and miui version (Version 12.0.2). Stabil.
Then I will try to flash it and report. Should I Install something like an antibricktool first?

@newbie922 Do you want to install CFW or nom-CFW custom ROM?

I want to install a cfw without google apps. Also a non cfw with no google apps would be great!
Do you have something which you can recommend? Regulary updates would be cool.

newbie922 said:
cfw without google apps.
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Resurrection Remix (latest build requires CFW 2.1)
newbie922 said:
Also a non cfw with no google apps would be great!
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Mabye Havoc OS?

That sounds good. I already read about this both firmwares. But question now is if it's safe to install the LR Team TWRP with my actual android and MIUI-Version. After i succesfully installed twrp I can install the resurrection remix or the havoc os?
Data Encryption is still possible with both of the firmwares?

newbie922 said:
After i succesfully installed twrp I can install the resurrection remix or the havoc os?
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For Resurrection Remix - follow method #1 from Megathread https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-info-psa-redmi-note-8-pro-megathread-cfw.4056527/
For non-CFW ROM - first of all - install TWRP 3.5.1 Unified.

So you mean this twrp for example? https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-black-twrp-3-5-1-v2-unified-begonia.4241633/

Concerning the megathread it's not possible to just install a cfw afterwards by flashing it? I have to downgrade to A9 etc. etc.

newbie922 said:
So you mean this twrp for example? https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-black-twrp-3-5-1-v2-unified-begonia.4241633/
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For example.
Here's official TWRP for Note 8 Pro
Download TWRP for begonia
Download TWRP Open Recovery for begonia
eu.dl.twrp.me
newbie922 said:
I have to downgrade to A9 etc. etc.
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Yes, get yourself down to business

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[guide] [noob-friendly] [Ask Anything] [questions regarding VINCE]

Will reply as fast as possible, questions can be a little off topic, I can provide useful links when free.
ridersam said:
Will reply as fast as possible, questions can be a little off topic, I can provide useful links when free.
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what is VINCE?
a.m.muammar said:
what is VINCE?
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Codename for the device.
I'm on. Miui 10 developer rom 27th update on vince. I have flashed region fix with twrp treble, eventhough default region appears China, I have to manually select India after each reboot. Any solution?
Sent from my Redmi Note 5
vijaymk said:
I'm on. Miui 10 developer rom 27th update on vince. I have flashed region fix with twrp treble, eventhough default region appears China, I have to manually select India after each reboot. Any solution?
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I've done the installation through orange fox and that issue didn't persisted anymore so, you could try that too.
a.m.muammar said:
what is VINCE?
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not to be confused, our device redmi 5 plus (redmi note 5 in India) has the code name 'vince'
redmi note 5 china (redmi note 5 pro global) has the codename 'whyred'.
ridersam said:
not to be confused, our device redmi 5 plus (redmi note 5 in India) has the code name 'vince'
redmi note 5 china (redmi note 5 pro global) has the codename 'whyred'.
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Whyred is redmi note 5 global and china, it's redmi note 5 pro only in India.
ridersam said:
not to be confused, our device redmi 5 plus (redmi note 5 in India) has the code name 'vince'
redmi note 5 china (redmi note 5 pro global) has the codename 'whyred'.
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Thanks. loud & clear bro :good:
And it's whyred here
ridersam said:
Will reply as fast as possible, questions can be a little off topic, I can provide useful links when free.
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Just got this phone after some years off android and I find myself being confused by so many terms. Would love to start flashing roms like I did 5yrs ago.
Can I know the process to follow? (already unlocked my bootloader)
Thanks in advance
benjichuks said:
Just got this phone after some years off android and I find myself being confused by so many terms. Would love to start flashing roms like I did 5yrs ago.
Can I know the process to follow? (already unlocked my bootloader)
Thanks in advance
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you can use xiaomi tool kit (search on google) to flash any custom recovery. then flash a good rom (currently miui 10 is best for me.) flash magisk if you want root stuffs or go with flashing lazy flasher after miui rom. reboot, done!
ridersam said:
I've done the installation through orange fox and that issue didn't persisted anymore so, you could try that too.
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I have downloaded miui 10 global fastboot rom. What is orange fox? I already unlocked bootloader..
Hi @ridersam
Need some advices from you. I am interested in installing Custom Rom on my Redmi 5 Plus. The one I am referring to is Android P Vince (already got hold of the step by step instructions). My concerns :-
1. Waiting to unlock my bootloader in the next few days (Redmi 5 Plus) with root too and to install Red Wolf Recovery (fastboot to install the standard twrp). The default is OrangeFox-R6-Beta-vince.zip recovery
2. From standard twrp to flash Red Wolf Recovery instead of OrangeFox recovery. Can I do that?
3. Going to install Android P Vince custom rom in Redmi 5 Plus (serial of steps instruction from the devs). Done and reboot as my daily driver.
4. Can this Red Wolf Recovery be used like normal twrp recovery for other custom rom or backup and/or restore not only Redmi 5 Plus?
5. Through fastboot I can also install Red Wolf Recovery, right! Do I have to rename the file like recover.img rather the actual name RedWolf-Unofficial-vince-2.img? Another method to install recovery.
Thank you
I have a question
Does the aosp ROMs, pixel experience and such are using the open sources of Vince that Xiaomi released months ago?
Rajeev said:
I have downloaded miui 10 global fastboot rom. What is orange fox? I already unlocked bootloader..
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orange Fox is a custom recovery based on twrp and with some features added, hereĀ“s the link https://forum.xda-developers.com/re.../official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3807479
razielmcr said:
I have a question
Does the aosp ROMs, pixel experience and such are using the open sources of Vince that Xiaomi released months ago?
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yeah prolly the same, although every rom builder share their source in the first post of their thread.
NDbluewee said:
Hi @ridersam
Need some advices from you. I am interested in installing Custom Rom on my Redmi 5 Plus. The one I am referring to is Android P Vince (already got hold of the step by step instructions). My concerns :-
1. Waiting to unlock my bootloader in the next few days (Redmi 5 Plus) with root too and to install Red Wolf Recovery (fastboot to install the standard twrp). The default is OrangeFox-R6-Beta-vince.zip recovery
2. From standard twrp to flash Red Wolf Recovery instead of OrangeFox recovery. Can I do that?
3. Going to install Android P Vince custom rom in Redmi 5 Plus (serial of steps instruction from the devs). Done and reboot as my daily driver.
4. Can this Red Wolf Recovery be used like normal twrp recovery for other custom rom or backup and/or restore not only Redmi 5 Plus?
5. Through fastboot I can also install Red Wolf Recovery, right! Do I have to rename the file like recover.img rather the actual name RedWolf-Unofficial-vince-2.img? Another method to install recovery.
Thank you
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1.okay, that's good.
2.yeah, for sure.
3.great.
4.yeah, it can be used, I do.
5.no need to rename just flash with whatevername.img you wish.
Rajeev said:
I have downloaded miui 10 global fastboot rom. What is orange fox? I already unlocked bootloader..
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orange fox is a custom recovery based on twrp having extra features.
ridersam said:
1.okay, that's good.
2.yeah, for sure.
3.great.
4.yeah, it can be used, I do.
5.no need to rename just flash with whatevername.img you wish.
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Thank you so much!
Last question: Can I use this Redwolf Recovery on any other smartphones like Samsung Note 3, Asus, Sony, Nexus, Huawei, etc for my recovery purposes?
Cheers - -
ridersam said:
orange fox is a custom recovery based on twrp having extra features.
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Thanks. Everything settled. Rooted + twrp + Google Camera + MIUI 10 Bloatware removed + Lean Launcher with Double Tap to Sleep.
Any substratum theme to change the 4 Row Quick Toggle to 5 or 6?
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No issues. I got it
[ASK] [MIUI 10] Install unknown sources apk
I've installed MIUI 10 via updater app today, following a factory reset from MIUI 9.6.4. I didn't use fastboot method bcs I'm just lazy lol.
Today i tried installing Sony Music App apk which I had on my previous MIUI.
After finished installing, the screen says "App not installed"
Any idea how to work around this? The install permission setting of unknown sources is confusing as you need to allow each app you would like to open apk from. And no, this is not because screen filter app which restricts you from pressing the install button, I don't use such app and i get to press the install button.
Then i tried enabling it from all my file explorer app, even manually enabling the PackageInstaller system app to install from unknown sources. The problem persisted so i try downloading other apk from another mirror site, and nothing is working.
I'm currently on the 8.8 update of MIUI 10.
Help appreciated.

i need help!!!

Greetings developers, someone of you can help me with the following problem, I can not install the rom AOSP the TWRP does not mark me any problem simply installs but when starting it restarts constantly without going through the restart, like the rom AOEX rom Validus, however I can install the rom Xperience, DotOs, RRemix and the Stock without any problem, you know why that happens, my device is a Moto Z Play XT1635-02.
You should use treble twrp to install rom
JR Bautista said:
You should use treble twrp to install rom
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If I am using a TWRP of treble, however as i say that if installing an AOSP ROM with Android 9 or 8.1 does not pass from the logo and restarts, but if you install the Rom Xperience. 8.1 If run without problems, but the same Rom Xperience. 13 (Android P) does not run, I have tried with the DPI images and do not correrily
MirandaEduardo said:
If I am using a TWRP of treble, however as i say that if installing an AOSP ROM with Android 9 or 8.1 does not pass from the logo and restarts, but if you install the Rom Xperience. 8.1 If run without problems, but the same Rom Xperience. 13 (Android P) does not run, I have tried with the DPI images and do not correrily
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update your bootloader to oreo?
JR Bautista said:
update your bootloader to oreo?
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Yes, 0xC182
MirandaEduardo said:
If I am using a TWRP of treble, however as i say that if installing an AOSP ROM with Android 9 or 8.1 does not pass from the logo and restarts, but if you install the Rom Xperience. 8.1 If run without problems, but the same Rom Xperience. 13 (Android P) does not run, I have tried with the DPI images and do not correrily
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do a backup of your files (if you are installing xpe you need a Treble supported TWRP) in xpe 13 maybe you need to do a format data (idk why but some users have a weird bug and only can be fixed if you do a format data
so do a format data from TWRP wipe-->format data-> write yes do a swipe reboot to recovery
copy all your files the rom , install it and enjoy!
if you are installing AOSP you should use twrp from alberto
TeamMex said:
do a backup of your files (if you are installing xpe you need a Treble supported TWRP) in xpe 13 maybe you need to do a format data (idk why but some users have a weird bug and only can be fixed if you do a format data
so do a format data from TWRP wipe-->format data-> write yes do a swipe reboot to recovery
copy all your files the rom , install it and enjoy!
if you are installing AOSP you should use twrp from alberto
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Ok, thanks, friend, I'm going to try it like that
MirandaEduardo said:
Greetings developers, someone of you can help me with the following problem, I can not install the rom AOSP the TWRP does not mark me any problem simply installs but when starting it restarts constantly without going through the restart, like the rom AOEX rom Validus, however I can install the rom Xperience, DotOs, RRemix and the Stock without any problem, you know why that happens, my device is a Moto Z Play XT1635-02.
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Hello brother i think you have a stock rom for xt 1635 02 addison single sim. Bro can you upload it for me or some kind of link? Appreciate your kind help
khanpatriot said:
Hello brother i think you have a stock rom for xt 1635 02 addison single sim. Bro can you upload it for me or some kind of link? Appreciate your kind help
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Yes, this Is a link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-DXW1qm0g6GaALjKuA1pvM-_RHqlZ4j/view
Thanks alot
Oooppss one more query does software channel matter? I'm currently running lineage os 14.1 and i can't find the exact software channel of my device I'm little confused is it retus retail or some other channel. Can u plz help?

Lineage version for Redmi 3s prime (Land)

Hello everyone!
I just flashed a ROM called 'Lineage 16' from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-redmi-3s/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-land-t3830441, but I am not sure this is the correct ROM as the latest version I have found for Redmi 3s prime in the lineage page https://download.lineageos.org/land is 15. Could you please confirm it's ok for my phone?
Moreover, in about phone I see that my Android is 9, while to the best of my knowledge my phone can get up to 6.
Finally, can I root it by flashing magisk (I can see a root option in the phone menu) and how can get I google apps?
Any help, please?
lux aeterna said:
Hello everyone!
I just flashed a ROM called 'Lineage 16' from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-redmi-3s/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-land-t3830441, but I am not sure this is the correct ROM as the latest version I have found for Redmi 3s prime in the lineage page https://download.lineageos.org/land is 15. Could you please confirm it's ok for my phone?
Moreover, in about phone I see that my Android is 9, while to the best of my knowledge my phone can get up to 6.
Finally, can I root it by flashing magisk (I can see a root option in the phone menu) and how can get I google apps?
Any help, please?
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That's the magic of custom ROM. 9 in stead of 6. All the info you need should be in the sources you linked. I recommend to start with official lineageOS.org
Lineage 15 can be rooted with flashing addonsu from download extras. 16 only with magisk.
Thank a lot!

[Recovery][ALPHA][ANDROID-10][22-05-2021] LineageOS Recovery 17.1 for Realme X50 Pro 5G (RMX2076)

Introduction
This is a LineageOS Recovery compiled from the source tree of LineageOS 17.1 for Realme X50 Pro 5G. This is part of my ongoing work to port LineageOS 17.1 to this device. Work on the actual LineageOS 17.1 ROM is still under way (but it should be available very soon), while the recovery has been usable for quite some time now. Since it is not possible for TWRP to support any device launched with Android 10 for now, I figured that this might be useful even before I release the LineageOS custom ROM (e.g. people may want to flash Magisk on official ROMs).
Instructions (Installing Recovery)
1. Run `fastboot flash recovery recovery.img`
2. Run `fastboot reboot recovery` to enter LineageOS Recovery
Instructions (Installing Magisk)
You have to use the official Magisk, version 20.4 or later. Installing an older Magisk will make the system unbootable.
1. Download Magisk >= 20.4, put onto computer
2. Reboot to LineageOS recovery, select `Mount /system` (you may see some errors, but they can be safely ignored)
3. Select `Apply update from ADB`
4. Run `adb sideload Magisk-xxx.zip`
5. You will see a signature verification error, select `Yes` to bypass the check
6. Reboot to system to enjoy your Magisk installation.
DOWNLOADS
DOWNLOAD lineageos recovery for X50 Pro 5G
Need few testers to test roms, recoveries etc.
Will it work for realme ui 2.0(Android 11)?? ,I want to flash magisk on realme ui 2.0
ac386 said:
Will it work for realme ui 2.0(Android 11)?? ,I want to flash magisk on realme ui 2.0
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Read it properly. Its clearly mentioned that its for only RMX2076 and Android-10 only.
Mohzuned said:
Read it properly. Its clearly mentioned that its for only RMX2076 and Android-10 only.
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Yes but can u tell me is there any way to flash magisk in realme ui 2.0(Android 11) ? There is no firmware file available for my device (RMX2086) ,So I can't even use boot img patch method to flash magisk , I don't want to downgrade to android 10 to flash magisk
ac386 said:
Yes but can u tell me is there any way to flash magisk in realme ui 2.0(Android 11) ? There is no firmware file available for my device (RMX2086) ,So I can't even use boot img patch method to flash magisk , I don't want to downgrade to android 10 to flash magisk
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First tell me your current firmware version. And there is no benefit to flash magisk in android-11 because it will damage your wifi, mobile connection, bluetooth etc. So I won't recommend you to flash magisk on android-11. If you still want to flash it better to downgrade to Android-10 there is everything fine with magisk.
Finally someone tried to make custom rom for this phone good job
Un
afgboy said:
Finally someone tried to make custom rom for this phone good job
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UnLuckily i don't own this device. But i have build for testing. Last one booted. Few bugs were present, so latest build need to be tested.
hi bro, do you successfully port lineageos to cn rom?
maczekiel27 said:
hi bro, do you successfully port lineageos to cn rom?
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Its not port but yes it will work for rmx2071cn also android -10 only
Mohzuned said:
Its not port but yes it will work for rmx2071cn also android -10 only
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i'm planning to port LineageOs to rmx2072, i have all the files needed,
maczekiel27 said:
i'm planning to port LineageOs to rmx2072, i have all the files needed,
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I built lineageos Android-10 already. Need to be tested.
Mohzuned said:
I built lineageos Android-10 already. Need to be tested.
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i have files for android 11, i share it with you, so we can cook TWRP for android 11
maczekiel27 said:
i have files for android 11, i share it with you, so we can cook TWRP for android 11
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I don't own the device but i have source codes for roms and recovery. Pm me on telegram.
Telegram: Contact @Xtyscissor
www.telegram.me
Mohzuned said:
I built lineageos Android-10 already. Need to be tested.
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give me the link let me test, my unit is rmx2072 not 2071
Mohzuned said:
I don't own the device but i have source codes for roms and recovery. Pm me on telegram.
Telegram: Contact @Xtyscissor
www.telegram.me
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i dont have telegram, facebook only or line?
maczekiel27 said:
give me the link let me test, my unit is rmx2072 not 2071
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It should work for all varient. Pm on telegram
Mohzuned said:
It should work for all varient. Pm on telegram
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i pm you on telegram
This looks interesting I'm following this thread!
I need something for RMX2071
Jacob_Bentzen said:
I need something for RMX2071
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???

No custom rom seems to work

hello everyone,
I'm trying to install Evolution X (or any other custom rom) on my redmi note 9 pro (joyeuse global version, I'm sorry if I'm posting this here but I didn't find the Global version forum, just the indian one). Every rom i get seems to be miatoll, and of course if I install it from TWRP it just doesn't work. I couldn't even find it in the official evolution X website, I'm currently hopeless. Is there any joyeuse rom or maybe a way to install a miatoll rom and it working just fine? I would be extremely grateful for your support, thanls in advance.
Rose in Deeper.
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try this
crdroid 9.5 works fine for me on my joyeuse
Genny34 said:
Every rom i get seems to be miatoll, and of course if I install it from TWRP it just doesn't work.
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miatoll is Curtana, Joyeuse, Excalibur and Gram. And maybe a few more I lost oversight tbh! If your device is actually a Joyeuse, miatoll roms should work.
I couldn't even find it in the official evolution X website
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Because there is no official Evolution X rom for any of those devices, of course you won't find it on the official website.
So step by step: What exactly do you mean when you say "it just doesn't work"?
If I was in you place I'd just flash the latest official MIUI rom again, just to be sure everything is back to normal in case I screwed something up. Then, I'd just install LineageOS: Official support for joyeuse, one of the oldest and most stable custom roms there is.
To do so, first make 100% sure your device is a Joyeuse! There are so many Note 9 models and many wont work, so be sure you got it right.
Then, follow this guide to reinstall latest MIUI stock: Select "Fastboot update" on the left side, then just follow the steps. Make sure to select "flash all" later in the process(and not "flash all and lock" or "flash all except storage"), you don't want to lock your bootloader again. Needless to say all data on the phone will be deleted.
Then, just follow this guide to install LineageOS. Be sure to read it carefully and follow every step exactly as written down.
You should now have a working custom rom. Let me know if this helped or if you keep having issues!
M47Z said:
miatoll is Curtana, Joyeuse, Excalibur and Gram. And maybe a few more I lost oversight tbh! If your device is actually a Joyeuse, miatoll roms should work.
Because there is no official Evolution X rom for any of those devices, of course you won't find it on the official website.
So step by step: What exactly do you mean when you say "it just doesn't work"?
If I was in you place I'd just flash the latest official MIUI rom again, just to be sure everything is back to normal in case I screwed something up. Then, I'd just install LineageOS: Official support for joyeuse, one of the oldest and most stable custom roms there is.
To do so, first make 100% sure your device is a Joyeuse! There are so many Note 9 models and many wont work, so be sure you got it right.
Then, follow this guide to reinstall latest MIUI stock: Select "Fastboot update" on the left side, then just follow the steps. Make sure to select "flash all" later in the process(and not "flash all and lock" or "flash all except storage"), you don't want to lock your bootloader again. Needless to say all data on the phone will be deleted.
Then, just follow this guide to install LineageOS. Be sure to read it carefully and follow every step exactly as written down.
You should now have a working custom rom. Let me know if this helped or if you keep having issues!
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thank you for your support. the problem was twrp: there is no twrp for miatoll, so that caused some problems when i wanted to flash any rom. I simply switched to orange fox and installed a custom evolution x which is working pretty fine. Thank you again!
Genny34 said:
hello everyone,
I'm trying to install Evolution X (or any other custom rom) on my redmi note 9 pro (joyeuse global version, I'm sorry if I'm posting this here but I didn't find the Global version forum, just the indian one). Every rom i get seems to be miatoll, and of course if I install it from TWRP it just doesn't work. I couldn't even find it in the official evolution X website, I'm currently hopeless. Is there any joyeuse rom or maybe a way to install a miatoll rom and it working just fine? I would be extremely grateful for your support, thanls in advance.
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If your device is Curtana flash Latest Statix OS
Pixel experience user here, have been using it from past 1 year, never faced any issue.
LateN8Programmer said:
Pixel experience user here, have been using it from past 1 year, never faced any issue.
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Try Statix os if your device is Curtana

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