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[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ZhenMing:
May I know if we could use the deep flash cable to flash this version on an locked BL Mi8?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NeO_ReVoLuTiOn89:
Hi,

No, it's a totally different ROM. Every device has its own ROM, regardless the brand or model ;)

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Absolutely. It's the first step to change from China ROM to global one.

The main problem now is that xiaomi is not allowing us to re lock the bootloader after changing the ROM. So don't re lock it after that unless you want to brick your phone.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dogsly:
It is FORBIDDEN to flash a Chinese device to a global firmware WITH LOCKED bootloader!

A Chinese device with a locked bootloader and a global firmware can turn into a brick!

Do not lock the bootloader when flashing the global firmware on a Chinese device!

To resurrect the phone, you will need a MI account with authorized access to the EDL. Look at the topic of Redmi 5 as they resurrect bricks. On our forum, several MI 8 & MI 8 SE have already been resurrected in this way.

Instructions (RU)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] muazmalek88:
Guys, please before u flash, u need to understand two things.

First, if u want to flash from China Rom to Global Rom via Miflash, first U NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. It requires around 15 days until u can done this unlocking things successfully.

Second, after unlock bootloader, when you are ready to flash the Global Rom via Miflash, just tick on "clean all". Dont tick the "clean all and lock" because u CANNOT RE-LOCK THE BOOTLOADER. The bootloader can only be lock for global varient. If u use the china variant, u can only relock your bootloader on the china rom, this is a new Xiaomi stupid rules to prevent china varient phone being sole internationally by the third partys. If u insist to tick on "clean all and lock"', ur phone will bricks.

Thanks Xiaomi, u worthless piece of s***
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lagostas:
Hello guys,

Has anyone tested this rom?

https://www.xda-developers.com/miui-9-global-rom-available-xiaomi-mi-8/#comments_area

Its safe to flash?

I have the MI 8 China version with lock bootloader.

Thanks for the help
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _katho_:
Read post 46.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lagostas:
Right, then just unlock the bootloader and flash the rom right?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] adco:
Hi, General and even might be stupid question, But if i buy the Chinese version and replace the Rom, will it act 1:1 as the global device??? wont i have any kind of limitation??

since the Chinese version price is significantly lower.....

thanks for any answer
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _katho_:
It's the same hardware. No limitations.

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Yes.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] noneym86:
Coming from Xiaomi Eu rom, do I need to flash china rom first via fastboot, then thia global rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ivendi:
Any prediction when MIUI 10 will drop for Mi8? I really want to get google assistant working and I think it's related to MIUI9.5
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] japancakes:
Does Google Assistant not work with MIUI 9 at all? Main gripes so far after receiving the phone from AliExpress 2 days ago:

Battery life not so great

"OK Google" and Google Assistant not working -- options greyed out

No notifications in the status bar

No fingerprint gesture (swipe down for notifications)

Does flashing the Global ROM fix any of this? I'm on the unlocked ROM and 9.5.11
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] g104:
Sell your phone or giveaway to me. Complaining so much without knowing any basic knowledge.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eagledig:
Hello,

how to flash with fastboot ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeeHoang:
No assistant whatsoever.

No.

Wait for LineageOS or until you flash GApps to get such features.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] japancakes:
Get a better job and buy one or stop begging. Whining so much without any context.

Pretty **** on Xiaomi's part to not support re-locking the bootloader. Magisk it is.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] banwaston:
yes，you can try it
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hkimsiv:
How to flash global rom to mi8

Sorry, I am new with Xiaomi phone. I have Mi8 Chines version I want to flash global firmware it is possible? Do I unlock the bootloader before I flash the global rom or I keep original bootloader without unlock?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] g104:
Pathetic user with a pathetic phone which not working. You're the prick who keeps whining.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] profesora211:
OTA updates

Hello,

Does that Global ROM support OTA updates?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeeHoang:
I'm not a pro but I think that's the correct procedures:

- unlock boot loader (DO NOT RELOCK EVER AGAIN)

- flash ROM

- do NOT relock

Enjoy :)

However you'd have to wait 15 days aka 360 hours to be able to unlock the bootloader. Start now man ;) I've got 9 days left myself :D

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I'd hope so, as long as it's official global :(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aRnonymous:
So i started with official Stable china rom.

After the unlock period, i moved to EU, but have GPS issues.

So now im trying to get mi8 global working, from EU rom.

So downloaded the recovery version, and trying to flash through twrp.

Im getting zip signature verification failed for Mi8 Global recovery, through twrp 0711. twice.

And if i uncheck the signature check, it will flash but reboot back to recovery.

What am i doing wrong?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] israelnobrega:
Try flash TWRP recovery 3.2.1 image instead this (3.2.2 and above) that you have...If you are trying flash the MIUI 9.5. It seens that the 3.2.1 works better on MIUI 9.5
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] adco:
Hi, I'm thinking about getting mi 8 128gb chinese version, I have some questions:

1. I read that a lot of paople complaining that the front camera is actually 5mega pixel and not 20???? Any explanation?

2. Flashing an original xiaomi global rom, do I need to unlock?(its xiaomi official) will I experience any limits in reference to a global version device?

( I know that unlocking itself can limit the device from using some apps (apps which support payments etc.)

4. Has anyone tested to front fingerprint? Is it really that awesome?--> Avaliable on Explorer version Only
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nibera:
Hello,

I have a xiaomi mi8 global version with bootloader locked, updated to the Miui global 9.5 stable 9.5.13.0 (OEAMIFA), I wanted to clean it up by installing the full package in .zip format, can I install it from the phone's update menu?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thiagoserrao:
You guys are having problems with GPS using CHINESE VERSION OR EUROPEAN VERSION?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moarfish:
Has, it occasionally lost GPS connection in Google Map and need to reboot the phone to get back signal
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moarfish:
Global ROM got an update to 9.6.1
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ATiGr:
Heard from miui en forum that there's a 9.6.1 rolled out. But I don't see it in system updater.

Any news guys?

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I just couldn't see any updates available on my phone... god what am I missing here?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moarfish:
They are pushing OTA update by stages. I'm looking for the Global ROM file to update manually.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ATiGr:
Ok, I tried to change the region of my phone as someone suggested. Not any luck so far.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
Use sideload to install rom, strange mtp is working here.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] edi1907:
Thank you so much for answer. Can you tell me please, how can I use mtp?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
Mtp is standard enabled while booting in Twrp!

Which version of Twrp do u use?

How to sideload a rom

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2318497
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] edi1907:
I use 3.2.2-0703

I have to flash zip or tgz file?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
Zip file, just flash xiaomi.eu rom on sideload
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] edi1907:
Really you are my hero. I am near to break my phone. Thank you very very much.

Can you tell me last think please. Do you know that which version should I flash magisk for root?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
No problems mate, we are here to help.

I use magisk 16.7 with no problems only cts mismatch but that is a common bug atm.

Don't know how fix, but root is working.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] edi1907:
Really, it is the last question :)

When you want to ota update, how can you do that after root?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
When u are rooted u can do ota no problem.

Just after the ota installed the update, flash magisk again and u got root again!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] edi1907:
I am near to crazy. I tried all variants.

I flashed TWRP all versions. After reboot phone, I can not see TWRP again. It's been deleted. When I want to root, it starts in TWRP mode every time
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
In fastboot:

Fastboot flash recovery Twrp.img

After that

Fastboot boot Twrp. Img

flash this

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=280282

Format data yes reboot into recovery again

put the rom zip and install it
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Txarute:
Install global developer rom en xiaomi mi8

Buenos días , lo primero que deberias hacer es desbloquear el bootloader , se lleva a cabo con la apliacion xiaomi unlock , si te dice que debes esperar unos días o horas , espera. Una vez desbloqueado , descargate la aplicación xiaomi tool . Dicha aplicación descarga la rom global developer y la instala , una cosa , solo funcionará con el bootloader desbloqueado ( unlock) , si intentas volverlo a bloquear dejara de funcionar el dispositivo y te dira que la rom no es compatible. Un saludo
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] adco:
Anyone knows?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] javimetal:
The front cam not supposed to be 20mp?

I just made a test and seems to be 5mp ¿???

Any one knows something about it?

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drichieboi:
i've used dipper_global_images_V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA_20180714.00 00.00_8.1_global rom

1.Install TWRP

2.Install Magisk V16.7.

3.Install DM-VERITY AND FORCED ENCRYPTION DISABLER.

4.Performed fastboot format userdata.

5.Rebooted.

6.Downgrade magisk to v16 using the magisk manager
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chalzz:
hello, im on eu 8.8.9 rom with twrp and magisk installed.. just wanna ask how to change to global rom?

is right to just wipe in twrp and then flash global rom zip file in twrp and then reboot?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drichieboi:
just to be sure flash the global rom via fastboot coz theres a higher chance of you getting a bootloop or brick your phone

then install twrp,magisk,dm verity then format data
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lallolu:
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8-review-1784p5.php

Read the selfies section.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MpegTv:
Hi, I wanna buy Mi8 but it´s only available as a chinese version. Therefore, I would appreciate if you can give me couple fast answers:

- Is it possible to install global rom without unlocking bootloader?

- Will the device be rooted if I unlock bootloader and install the global rom?

- Will I get regular OTA with global rom or not?

Thanks a lot :)

MpegTv
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fabrz:
-no, you need to unlock

-no unless you also install twrp and magisk

-don't know but I think you're not going to be able to update through OTA if you install TWRP
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alienns:
MI 8 CN version 9.6.7.0 Stable is out. I got it yesterday as OTA.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Adiyasa:
Hello, all. I want to ask. I have MI8 with unlock device (Global rom) . but I also have a miui account that already has unlock permission on other Xiaomi phones. . the question is.Can I use my MIUI account on my MI 8? Will the unlock on my account be valid for my MI8 too? Or I have to register it again with a different type of device
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HHH0178:
Hi, I think the best thing I can do is to buy a Mi 8 China version with sealed box. I mean, with bootloader closed

Where can I buy one of this?

Does anyone knows Volume Rate shop?

http://volumerate.com/product/xiaom...ccc188229b8c220d1f8a17da69&utm_source=Admitad
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CrystalTM:
roll out for MIUI V9.6.4.0. OEAMIFD
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pmartin:
Hello guys!

Did anyone test the rom on the MI8 Explorer edition?

Best regards

peter
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] danikristijan:
I'am also interessted in... and will there be a possibility to install for example banking and google (play) apps with an unlocked bootloader?

Many thanks and regards
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] obronet:
Not working for me. My account only works to unlock the old Mi5 I have. Last friday, as soon as i tried to unlock the Mi8 just arrived from China I had the bad surprise that I have to wait 720 hours :(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Adiyasa:
so we have to request permission again for different devices. ? ouch. it's very annoying. .But I bought a Mi 8 with an unlock state Even though I bought in new circumstances.

Thank you for answering my question.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] luminouche:
Does roms have AntiRollBack, like the Note 5 ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Hey guys, can I relock bootloader on my china Mi 8 with china rom flashing? Or brick will happen?

And in case, can I flash every china version or only an old one?

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thorgalll:
hi I unlocked the bootlader, but now I get s chinese welcome screen in which I to fill something in, but i can read chinese. waht can i do?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nibera:
Hello,

How can I return stock on my MI 8 GLOBAL VERSION with unlocked bootloader? now I am with the xiaomi.eu_multi_MI8_V10.0.4.0.OEACNFH_v10-8.1 stable.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rossomike1966:
why?....what happened? (I was thinking of changing from globa to xiaomi.eu.....as you)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HHH0178:
Me too...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nibera:
I had to put the stock miui 9 rom, because I sold it, but the bootloader was unlocked.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SkyLink24:
Any news for Pie release on MIUI 10 stable?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Josssh:
First should come official beta with Android 9, long before MIUI 10 stable.

I've heard sunday Mi 8 Android 9 internal testing ends, maybe next week first official (non leaked) beta with Android 9 for Mi 8.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SkyLink24:
Ok thank you. Hope to wait little time :D
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] demakhs:
xiaomi made it all diffycult!!!:(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jaleas:
gracias a flasear toca
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AxelVermeij:
I'm planning on buying a MI8. But the global version is 397 Euro while the Chinese version is 345 Euro. It says in the site that changing the ROM will void warranty and if I'm reading this topic it looks like a lot of work to change from China to global Rom.

So my question is, is it worth buying the cheaper Chinese version or im I better of spending a bit more on the blobal version?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nox86:
I'm having that dillema right now too. As far as I understand on reflashed with Global Firmware CN version bootloader is already unlocked, so you don't have to wait several months for unlock.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Felipe Franck:
Chinese device with russian rom

Hi everyone, I would like some help. I bought a Chinese device with a Russian rom and the bootloader was unlocked (it's a forced, unofficial unlock). I would like to know what I do to block officially, then unblock and use the global rom.already created my account mi and when connecting the device to the pc, did not install the adb and also the unlocked mi did not recognize the device.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] najabi:
flashing is safe and easy

I have just ordered online Mi 8 chinese version on a flash offer, it's no big deal to change to Global or even better Miui.eu AFTER waiting 720 hours (a month) to unlock the bootloader. I can wait to have it in my language and save money. You can flash with the 'official' Mi Flash utility or the XiaomiTool or TWRP. It seems that with the former you can even flash update to stable or developer of your version without unlocking the bootloader.

As fow warranty, i am not sure, but you can always return to a Chinese rom and relock the bootloader, should you had to sent for China for warranty service (unrelated to unlocking, of course) (although they might know that it's been unlocked).

It's worth saying that unlocked bootloader does not mean rooted phone. I don't know if apps can tell that the bootloader is unlocked and refuse to work, but the Miui.eu rom is google certified and according to others Google Pay and banking apps work. You can further root of course with Magisk and hide the rooted status to apps by a hiding module.

You only musn't relock the bootloader on any other rom that's not the stock one, because it won't boot and solution is complex, but possible.

Until now I haven't had any problems with phones with unlocked bootloader, it's legitimate to do it. Xiaomi locks the Mi 8 to avoid re-skinning and resales. On other Xiaomi phones like Mi A2 with AndroidOne unlocking is straightforward but with Pocophone you have to wait too (although I wouldn't need to flash them as they are multilanguage).
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maxdig:
Hi guys , I bought MI8 , it was unlocked bootloader with global version, I did a fatal mistake when trying to flash update by using flashboot method , it bricked unlock the bootloader , and locked it and not booting,, I try to flash Chinese rom it gives that error ,,,,,, :error:FAILED (remote: Erase is not allowed in Lock State) ,,..... any solution please for this fatal mistake.. thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tsongming:
Unfortunately, you didn't do enough research and to ensure that you paid attention to all options before flashing anything.

At the end of the day, you were likely duped by the vendor. Especially if it was sold to you as a global device.

I have a global device. But based on what I have read the quickest way for you to resolve this issue is to contact the vendor and ( KINDLY) ask for the account and password so you can unbrick the device. If the unit was surreptitiously sold to you as a global phone, I would look into returning the phone, for full credit or an even exchange....if possible.

There are plenty of articles online if you use to Google, with potential solutions.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] alberto8523:
Hi.

I'm trying to enable smart lock function to unlock smartphone with my Mi Band 2, but I can't find this option in settings.

Do you know if this option is available with this Vivo Nex?

I've the S version, SD845, 8/256GB
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] alberto8523:
Nobody knows if Google Smart Lock can be enabled in this Vivo smartphone?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Ahmed.ragab:
Whenever i try to install magisk on stock 8.1 july patch i got bootloop, any idea howa to fix it?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] ROGGGER3G:
https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/how-to/root-mi-a1-oreo-8-0-disabling-ota-magisk-t3728654
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] MCarbo:
My wife and I have S9+ phones, T-Mobile. There was a software update rolled out today which we both installed. Shortly thereafter I noticed on both phones that all the apps that we keep on the SD micro card are greyed out. Oddly, they are still accessible and open and work as normal. Since both phones are showing the same symptoms I have to assume this is update related. I called T-Mobile and the rep had no idea why, only to tell me that the update is a Samsung rollout and issue. Anyone else having this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Corruption27:
Yes I'm having the same exact issue, doesn't appear to be a way to fix it yet, if you add your most used apps to your home screen or your apps edge it seems to work, otherwise you'll have to move the apps off the sd card back to the phone. It's more of an annoyance at this point since you can still access them from the sd card, hoping they put out a fix for it soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] MCarbo:
Yeah, no fix at this time. I've been on the phone with Samsung, twice, about this and they are aware of the issue. The thinking is it will be fixed with the next software update.
[Android Apps and Games] megamika:
Hello I am andriod unity developer and I am currently developing a game. Since I don't have a huge experience in publishing my games and supporting them for a long time I need your feedback:angel:. In this game you will be playing as a turret and you should shoot at the bad guys. Also for shooting them you get money that you canuse to upgrade yourself or buy a weapons for yourself. The name of the game in Play Store is Selfdefender. (I can't use any links yet.:crying:) or try to type com.SimpleAndMinimal.Selfefender.
[Android Apps and Games] rodaven:
Here is the link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SimpleAndMinimal.Selfefender
[General Questions and Answers] Darksnet:
I have made a mistake to buy kult beyond please provide custom recovery and custom rom for my useless phone kult beyond...

Please developers help me..
[General Questions and Answers] Raiz:
To be honest , don't wait for someone to do this, 'cause your phone isn't very known.

I don't even know if the vendor file are available on GitHub.
[Touch Cruise General] laserfinger:
Hey everyone,

I was wondering if the FM chip in the polaris can be used as FM transmitter too. I reckon the headphones would have to be plucked in, but it would still be nice.

Does anyone know if its possible ?

Greetings

laserfinger
[Touch Cruise General] gnick666:
Can you use your standard home Hi-Fi system for FM transmitting?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Somebody4:
I want to downgrade my Nexus 7 2012 from Android 4.4.2 to Android 4.1.2. Should I upgrade to a different version of Android before downgrading, or is it safe to go through with it as is? I would like an answer before Friday. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndDiSa:
What do you want to achieve with this downgrade?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Somebody4:
I want to make my tablet faster.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndDiSa:
... while reducing the compatibility with current applications, introducing additional security holes ... and you will not even notice a difference in speed.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Somebody4:
Just answer the question. I asked the question because I'm wondering if there's something up with something in 4.4.2's internals and if it would harm my tablet if I try to flash an image before upgrading to 4.4.3. Should I upgrade to 4.4.3, then flash 4.1.2, or just flash 4.1.2 as is?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndDiSa:
as everything will be always overwritten when flashing a firmware image from Google for the Nexus 7 there will be no difference in the result.