yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] E90 Commie:
I see the following options:

1. Windows 10 for ARM

2. Linux for ARM

3. Some new system whatever it may be

Android took a major step in the wrong direction with Pie and Oreo is also a bit troublesome due to new limitations affecting Tasker and automation in general. Windows 10 for ARM is interesting since it is the full blown system, not a "mobile" edition. It would have potential if paired with a decent stylus equipped 8 inch device with good hardware.

Linux is the other option but the dream would be something like Maemo then, i.e. "desktop Linux with a desktop environment optimized for smaller screens" rather than some kind of "mobile" version (restricted).

It feels like the Mi Max on Nougat is the best productivity device on Android so far and Pie is unable to match it due to restrictions. Unless a brand new system comes up, I am looking at either Linux or Windows. A modern reincarnation of the Nokia N900 (Maemo) would be perfect provided that it has a 7" or 8" screen.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Maczuga:
Go for Gemini PDA with Linux then :) Downsides are: screen (6' only) and it's powered by MediaTek, but overall seems like a great productivity tool.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] I Like To Hack Everything:
I have IP Configuration failure by WIFI and it happens often. Have to restart phone.. anyone else have this issue?

[MENTION=4399618]nijel8[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Me...? No.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Maczuga:
Yes I had it. WiFi simply at some point would stop connecting to any spot and only restart would help. Hydrogen. No such problem with nougat RR and same xiaomi firmware version.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] k4rn8g3:
Please update to latest stable fw in the next update..

I have issues with running BT and WiFi at the same time..

Will edit the post and add a logcat soon..
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Zola III:
It happens sometimes on some rooters that have authentication problems. It's not strictly tied to the ROM, firmware or this particular SoC as it happens more or less frequently on everything. It's related to router (which bug's & freezes interface on device side) so do your self a favour and get a new one which supports open source software stack and it's maintained. Tho those aren't exactly cheap but are worth of your nickname.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] I Like To Hack Everything:
Wifi IP Configuration failure fixed. I set my connection on the phone to static not DHCP
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] ssvss:
To people using gcam, is this the recommended version.

https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/themes/google-camera-hdr-60fps-t3656675

Just installed it, and it isn't crashing as the other gcam apks.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] coffee-turtle:
Totally agree with you regarding Windows 10. It isn't going anywhere. No death in the foreseeable future. In fact, a lot of exciting things have been happening... we'll see what happens next!

I would like to know more about the ⛡ restrictions and the wrong direction Android is going in with their last two versions. No Tasker even?

All of my devices are still on Nougat and they work just fine. But I was looking forward to the upgrades. Maybe not?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Zola III:
Windows isn't going anywhere. It's not going to ARM, it's not going to any other CPU architecture, it isn't going to suport new special purpose accelerators, it's not good for anything with many core's nor HPC. So literally it's not going anywhere. Microsoft uses Linux (Azure) to maintain they data centers and online services & this day's everything they offer are services. What ever comes after Win 10 from M$ as OS is going to be based on the monthly subscription. Microsoft ain't going to disappear that's fur shure but they are going on diet.

Android is going downhill because "don't be eveel" mega corp is trying to destroy AOSP and it's derivates any way they could for a long time now. We will see if anything new emerges anytime soon. Linux with KDE & QT is a best bet for a future while returning to the roots with QT for apps like back in Symbian last days is the best path that I can imagine.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] coffee-turtle:
Thanks. Makes you wonder then, what really is the future of computing for the average consumer. Sounds like the best days are behind us. :(

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@nigel8 This can't be good news for Mi Max 3:

https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-2-month-wait-unlock-bootloader/

Grrr! :eek:
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Arti42000:
Meanwhile Redmi Note 3 Pro (Kenzo/Kate) got Project Treble support... Here is main topic - https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/development/treble-kenzo-t3819890

I haven't found Github sources for vendor (yet?), but can't we get any blobs from there? [MENTION=4399618]nijel8[/MENTION], I know you had some work with bringing Treble to our device, maybe it will help.

Sorry if you have already seen that and there is nothing we can get from it (however, it will be very sad news :( )

UPD.: Maybe this? https://github.com/TheStrechh/proprietary_vendor_xiaomi/tree/lineage-16.0/kenzo
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
any latest update [MENTION=4399618]nijel8[/MENTION] ???
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] dactylos:
I don't know.... But would also like an answer to this :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] arbitrarygrill:
Honestly, Oreo and Pie both butcher the UI a lot and if Nougat can have modern security patches and battery optimisations I'm more than happy with it.

My one and only issue is that Marshmallow got several hours more SoT, I was getting 9-11 hours on heavy use on that, here I get 4-7 depending on whether I'm out and about on mobile data or at home on wifi, I replaced my battery with a genuine new one to see if that was the issue, but it only gave me a small improvement.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Nikojiro:
Hi, I just flashed the latest release, coming from MIUI 9.2. Overall very nice, a tad more fluid than MIUI, however I experience a very noticeable white noise when playing music on headphones. Has anyone encountered this issue, any suggestion on a fix?

---- EDIT ----

Found a workaround, setting a much lower gain on the headphones in the sound settings reduces the noise to a barely audible level. The sound clarity is pretty good by the way.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Guys, planning one last update with September security patches this weekend and be done with this device.

See you on Max 3 side...

Thank you all for the appreciation!!!
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] grey77:
So u've bought Max 3 already? :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jpph:
Whaou thank you for the trip!!
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] ZainBilq:
Your contribution to max1 is fabulous. Sad to know that you are leaving this device for max3. But every thing has an end. All the best for your future developments.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nafas2000:
noooooooooo pls sir you are latest hope on this device
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
I wasn't planning to rush it, I don't even plan for it as main device until very end of the year but reading about so many bs problems/rumors over Max 3 section I couldn't stand it... Getting it sooner and starting testing things so I can speak from experience (you know me :)) is what I am up to now...
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] judytankgirl:
i'll wait for a while.. and if you said this mm3 is great then, i'll follow you then.. i love to have a big screen device.. thanks for your contributions all these years..
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Dave Hodson:
Outstanding developer for the ROM on Mi Max , its a no brainer to look forward to your ROM ON Mi Max 3. Will keep an eye out on the forums for Mi Max 3.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] oatcooky:
The Max 3 isn't much cheaper than a Poco F1 or Mi 8... I'm thinking of upgrading but the only thing going for the Max 3 is the screen size. And possibly Nijel's ROM ? The Poco F1 looks more attractive overall.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] bdogan1912:
Even though i switched J7 Core (then cursed Samsung a lot) sold it and bought R5+ dirt cheap. But still i appreciate your hard work that you've done for us. Thank you nijel8! :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] grey77:
Nijel8, don't forget to let us know of ur experience and thoughts concerning Mi Max 3. Its a no brainer to move on with u then. =)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] khnoizer:
This is the rom that stopped me from being an uncontrollable flashaholic. It gave me that feeling of settling down, with all the best things that we all actually need from a custom rom.

Since my max still going really strong, doubt I will ever want to get a new one unless it dies. Guess I'll be stuck happily with the nougat and whatever the final build will give us for a very long time then :).

Best luck for [MENTION=4399618]nijel8[/MENTION], for all these years, and thank you. :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] k4rn8g3:
One last request..

Please update to latest global firmware along with final update..

Thanks for all the hard work for this device..

Good luck on future endeavours for MM3..
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
still waiting for your last update for this device .....:D
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jpph:
Me not. One last update or not i am sad this is coming to an end. Nijel8, Very thank you for the last 2 years of update, i was here since the begining..
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
at least for a few mths before change to new toy... maybe max 3 or Mi8...:)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] dactylos:
Great work on the Max Nijel. Can't bring myself to do the max 3. The processor and GPU are not enough of a change. Although the fact you're getting it is really swaying me.

Have done the pocophone instead. (6.18 screen Vs max's 6.44 inch screen) is enough for me, and there's only a £60 difference between the max 3 and the Poco...less if you get it on sale...

It has been a great ride, and thanks so much for all the hard work..
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jaspad1710:
Sir you're an effing legend!

As i feared the time has come to move on.

All the best to your future projects sir.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] judytankgirl:
oh, that's nice. i thinkg i am not going to buy a new device since my mi max still goes strong.... waiting for final build from nijel and if there's no more update after a few months, will dirty flash los official.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
its easy for hydrogen user to dirty flash official LOS... but for helium user.....:crying::crying::crying:

# For Now.. I just using Xiaomi Firmware Updater V4.5 from #yshalsager to update..
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] HannibalLecter:
pocofone has a lotttt of problems. hardware problems. google and read about it. how come it is so cheap with 845?

they are using 4 years older version of CAT for mobile signal. v8 or something whereas the world is at 16/18

lot of other things too.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Zola III:
It's not all that cheap at all especially when you count in all cost cuts it has. Meizu 16 is by far the best value at the moment while 16 Plus is a best choice for those who prefer bigger one's (including me). Still it's not all roses regarding Meizus software after all but I am confident it will gain enough love / traction among developer's.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] HannibalLecter:
meizu 16 has snapdragon or mediatek?

that is the biggest ques.

I bought meizu m2 note with mediatek and then decided to never ever buy mediatek cz not one dev turned up for it.

Plus mediatek is **** (and closed sourced)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] pierro78:
thanks Nijel ! + lg v20 h910 on my side

got an lg v20 h910 in very good shape quite cheap (less than 140E / 160usd on aliexpress), it has faithfull community due to its removable battery and its development scene is still quite active and interesting ;)

thanks again Nijel for this great rom ! :good: :):good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Zola III:
It's a S845 in the bout causes (16 & 16 Plus), 18/9 FHD+ (Samsungs) Amoled of 6 & 6.5" no notch, great Sony cameras, in display fingerprint reader, headphone jack, great build quality & cetera. It lacks; NFC, water resistance, Wireless charging and SDcard slot.

Price is about 400/480€ for a base models but availability is pore.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] zoomelliott:
Actually pocofone uses cat 16 according to wiki!
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jaspad1710:
I've bought the poco f1, there seems to be no major problem except for the horrible bloatware and miui.

Yep it's cat16
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] HannibalLecter:
okk..i heard this in one review.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Updated... EOL... R.I.P.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] speedtouch2006:
Thanks for everything mate
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
thanks for last update.....
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] oatcooky:
Thank you so much for all your efforts and for the work of others who pitched in.

Now on to the Mi Max 3! ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Yeah, got it yesterday, genuine global version, factory sealed box in english and sticker, official global rom etc.

Locked bootloader and limited EDL boot(only by testpoints) so got a paperweight for the next 720 hrs...:mad:

But at least feels like upgrade with 4G and doubled mobile data speeds...
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
u bought 4gbram or 6gb ram model?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
There is no 6gb global version...

I wasn't actually after global... I don't care what version it is.. It just happened to be global... The funny thing is people are hunting for genuine global all over the well known Xiaomi sellers and I got it on eBay in 4 days US stock shipped from Texas... How funny is that, ha-ha!?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] oatcooky:
How can you tell if it's a real Global Rom? I heard that India and SE Asia will only get the real global model in October, so it's weird for a Texas shipper to get their hands on it so early.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
The real global version/model was released to stores officially on August 10 if I recall. Box, charger plug, locked bootloader all points to the real deal. Also tested flashing the leaked Global 9.6.6.0(same version the phone came with and running) with the MIUI System updater > Choose package which connects to Xiaomi servers(4 to be exact) to verify current rom and the one you will be installing and the process passes no problem flashing. Both current and leaked globals are genuine Xiaomi roms. Flashing anything unofficial with stock recovery fails.

Added TWRP flashing to that 9.6.6.0 zip and recovery rejected it.

So there is really nothing you can do with locked bootloader, no more TWRP, no more custom roms, not even switching China/Global roms on China/Global devices. Completely locked device.

There is a hope for TWRP in EDL mode thou but the only way booting to it with locked bootloader is testpoints and I don't feel like tearing the phone apart right now just to encounter another roadblock I don't know about... So the phone will just sit in the box for month or so...
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] raikko5:
so.. maybe u can still play with this rom... for another months...:D
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Not a chance... What if I get to like it and my reputation goes down the toilet...:):p
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Zola III:
Well it's a natural digestive way of things happening. I am sorry that you still can't cuddle with your new toy & I know it's got boring to do so with the old one as after all we ironed out all that needed to be done long time ago. After all you ain't done with the old one no matter if you like it or not as you will need to dig true the ROM side of your own adjustments to remember how you did certain things when you start playing with a new one. When, where & if you need help when that happens I will try to help you even I won't be getting Max 3.

Best regards mate.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] pichai:
Sir,can you build this ROM for max?https://hackernoon.com/leaving-apple-google-e-first-beta-is-here-89e39f492c6f
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] the_lzxman:
any mirror link dev,,,
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] karlax:
Thanks for everything really, you've made my helium quite happy from the very beginning. I'm enjoying my Mi Max 3 since last month, and I'm eagerly waiting for you on the other side...:cowboy:
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] obarthelemy:
I need help installing updated ROMs on my Mi Max v1 (3GB/64GB so Helium).

I bought it early from Geekbuying, I think they installed their own bootloader and ROM so I can't figure how to proceed from there. It never got any OTA and local updates won't install, so it's still on the original Android 6.0.1 MMB29M, MIUI Global 7.3.14.0.0 MBCDCNDE, security patch 2016-05-01.

When I request bootloader unlock codes from Xiaomi, they tell me the phone is already unlocked.

When I try to boot into recovery mode, I get a picture of the phone waiting for USB to be plugged in, but I have no clue what the Windows PC on the other side should be running and uploading.

Could someone please help me get it back on Xiaomi's official international ROMs or good a custom ROM ? It's still my main phone, so reliability is the top priority. I should be OK installing the appropriate USB drivers, adb and whatnot on the PC side. I'm being thwarted by the weird current state of the phone, and I'm afraid to mess it up so I need a guiding hand.

Thanks !

Olivier
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
4PDA.ru user fire0wall keeps mirrors: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=768829&st=11040#entry69324230

His Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZLIOH_4Y1oSbgwJrF997mSX6ZhiiSMTZ

FlexNet: https://fex.net/433859643286
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] kalashnikoff:
Thank you very much, you made this device better!
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] coffee-turtle:
Just curious: Are the "testpoints" physical contacts on the mainboard?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Yep... You short them up while plugging already connected to PC USB cable and device boots in Qualcomm EDL mode. Remove short and you are ready to go...

http://en.miui.com/thread-3765172-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] haihane:
Thanks for everything, nijel8.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] karlax:
Weird enough, I had my Mi Max 3 (6gb/128gb) for three weeks now, and I just tried to unlock the bootloader. It went though and got unlocked right away.... Not to complain though.... Now running miui.eu 8.9.13 ROM in the meantime, running smooth!:)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Lucky bastard... I hate you...:D:highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Dave Hodson:
What's your opinion of the Pocophone? In comparison to the Mi Max 3 you now have?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Small and average...
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Dave Hodson:
Good answer! :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jaspad1710:
I need to use this phone for another year or so, what should i do since work on this has stopped?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] pepfapeste:
You can use this rom or miui10 :rolleyes:
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jaspad1710:
Wont there be any problems regarding stability or security?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] obarthelemy:
Can someone please please please tell me how to re-jig my dirty Geekbuying-ROM Mi Max 1 so that it uses an official ROM or this ROM ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nijel8:
Just dirty flash official and wipe dalvik and cache.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] obarthelemy:
How do I do that ?

When I DL the official ROM to the phone, MIUI's flashing tool won't install it.

When I try to boot in recovery mode, I get a pic of the phone waiting from something from the USB, I don't know what to run on the PC side.

I'm at a loss about how to install a custom recovery over geekbuying's mass-flashing tool, and unsure which ROM I should then burn.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] pepfapeste:
I think we have to assume that Mi Max 1 life has ended.

If you want stability, use this ROM.

If you want updates, then go miui 10.

Current Android O roms have deep sleep problem. All of them.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] jaspad1710:
Thanks for clearing this up. I actually moved to poco f1

I was planning on giving the max to someone.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] dactylos:
Similar situation, also going to the Poco F1 (can't believe the max 3 has a worse GPU than the max 1. I need PUBG to be at least as good as the 1 man!)

I'm actually going to stick with Nijel's ROM for the next year, with my max 1 as a backup phone.... Only a major critical security issue will cause me to rethink.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] theo1fx2:
Life of this phone is not ended how is ended when mi max 1 and mi max 3 has almost same perfomance? Ended somehow the support from devs because of the lack of juice not life of mi max friend
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Zola III:
Life cycle or the suport if you wish for the S65x SoC's ended with Nugget & it whose one of the least supported in QC history. Why? They were; cheap, effective and to disruptive for other even today's products to much for their own good.

The end of the 2019/ start to the 2020 will be interesting time in consumer semiconductor industry naturally for the consumer's as the star's will match like they didn't for a long time (since the beginning of 2000) & it will probably be the last extent of the Mors low (EUV+dens optimized rooting libs will bring the 50% reduction in price per gate on the second gen 7nm FinFET vs first gen). Price's of other crucial components (RAM, NAND) will also hit rock bottom so it will be wonderful time to gear up.
[Xiaomi Mi Max ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] mongoload:
Man, this is sad.

Me and my wife are still holding to our Mi Max 1 until we buy a new device this end of the year (probably POCO F1). I will still use this rom and probably both phone will not be updated from now on, it will just use this rom forever!!! Thank you so much [MENTION=234907]nigel[/MENTION]8, we have been there since the early days of this rom. You have done so much and for that, we are grateful to you and [MENTION=423285]zola[/MENTION]III and every one else contributed to this amazing software experience. Wishing you all the best on your future endeavors and please continue building roms, you are one of the best! I hope you find a new device soon and enjoy building rom/s again!