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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] hidea:
Actually, we didn't relock the bootloader.

It's unnecessary I suppose, so we didn't.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
To avoid ARB on the CN 9.6.12 you could flash the firmware-less CN 9.6.12 found in this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/mi-max-3/how-to/mi-max-3-miui-roms-firmware-fw-t3833736

It is a TWRP only install so as long as you have TWRP it should be fairly straight forward and it does not change your ARB status, so that if you are Anti-1 (No ARB) then it will remain the same.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chorca:
Just to add some more info to this, just today I got my Mi Max 3 from the eBay listing mentioned in another thread (https://www.ebay.com/itm/202398320635) and it was shrinkwrapped with the Global Version sticker on a couple sides, no Chinese anywhere on the box.

It booted up and listed all regions, and is running well with T-Mobile on Band 4, getting around 30Mbps down.

The interesting bit is the about screen shows MIUI 9.6.7.0, which I haven't seen mentioned in this thread yet. (in one or two others though)

I suppose it isn't available for download yet.

I have noticed one or two bugs still... the fact that the navigation icons on the bottom don't always respond to touch, and the mirrored Android Auto screen started to have some crazy visual artifacts while operating, but a reboot seems to have fixed that for now.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolgen1:
Is your bootloader locked? Someone on the MIUI forum with 9.6.7 said the BL locked. Previous vendor roms had the BL unlocked so maybe maybe it is a genuine one from xiaomi even though it hasn't been announced yet?? Check if you have phone call weak signal or call drop outs..as was the case with 9.6.4 and 9.6.6
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mart94:
Check this: https://www.mi.com/en/verify/#/en/tab/imei
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chorca:
I checked the BL with fastboot and it shows locked, haven't made any calls yet (rarely do) so i haven't had a chance to test for any dropouts, but data has been rock solid, same displayed signal strength as I've been getting on my Nexus 6P previously.

Haven't been able to enable VoLTE though, option isn't toggleable in the phone properties.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chorca:
Seems to be original, used the IMEI #1 from the sticker on the back, validated it against the IMEI in phone information (hitting About -> Internal Storage 4 times)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dogiex:
The phone is genuine with proper Global rom. Congrats on official Global version [emoji6]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frulex:
It's original Global ROM 9.6.7.0 with locked BL. I got my same Global version 5 days ago, haven't had any connection problems, 4G working great, I had almost 2 hours of talk in a last few says, no signal problems of any kind. And haven't noticed any other bugs except this could be true that you need to press Back button a bit harder, it seems to me that it's set that way so you can't accidentally press Back.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chorca:
Trying to use the phone today and the audio is pretty much unusable, constantly cuts out and doesn't seem to always dial correctly.

So, looks like the audio issue isn't fixed here at least.

***EDIT***

Did the *#*#86583#*#* fix from the dialer to disable the carrier VoLTE check, and the audio is 100x better, didn't have any dropout after doing that, so it looks like that fixes it if your carrier supports VoLTE and it's not using it.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tudor44:
i got the version 9.6.7.0(OEDMIFD) yesterday and phone lose the signal and not work LTE

---------- Post added at 11:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:47 AM ----------

Who can help me, I need help! I don't understand the problem. That is the firmware or just a marriage?And Will fix it in an update?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] heartofalion:
Look at my guide on page 44.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tudor44:
I checked on the site xiaomi, Showed that this is a global version.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jorgeepelos:
Cant see your guide...

Enviado desde mi MI MAX 3 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] heartofalion:
Here's a link: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77620525&postcount=439
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] heian12:
Hi,

I found this article: httpandslachslachdoubledoten.miui.com/thread-3989440-1-1.html

(not able to post links yet)

Do you guys think it is good now to buy a Global version in a place like Singapore?

Should this mean there is a Official Global Rom now, but only it is not available for download yet?

(want to use it in Europe)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] THFourteen:
I just bought one from the "Xiamo Retail Store" on AliExpress, got a pretty good price. The owner tells me that the bootloader is unlocked, so i am assuming (also based on the feedback) that its a "Fake" global version.

This shouldn't really be a problem right? I can just reflash whatever i choose and fix the phone calls and LTE? I mean i never make phone calls anyway, but i'd like the LTE to work :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Yep, just follow my thread, and you're good. :svetius:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Carnoustie:
Hi - if I were to buy a Sealed Global Version and it turned up with 9.6.4 should it automatically update to 9.6.7?

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dogiex:
Sealed Global Version will come with MIUI 9.6.7.0.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Carnoustie:
Thanks for the reply

Surely though, if its been sat on the shelf for 6 Months it wont have the latest update?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Winterdune1:
I've decided to return my 128gb China phone with the 'buggy' 9.6.4 rom. Am I OK to factory reset it or does this risk bricking it?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frcraig:
From visiting online re-seller sites in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong it appears that they offer the 4/64 with the 9.6.7 Global ROM sealed, unlocked, in an English retail Global box, but they only sell the 6/128 with the China Stable V9.6.12.0.OEDCNFD (MIUI9) ROM. So did Xiaomi only release the 6/128 to the Chinese mainland market? If so there is no Global ROM for the 6/128. The Global ROM should work fine on the 6/128, it just won't be officially supported and won't pass the Xiaomi validation IMEI test.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
I did the same with one I returned for the same reason and it was fine when I factory reset it.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frulex:
It couldn't be sitting on a shelf for 6 months since Xiaomi started delivering it to shops only 3 weeks ago...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vulbas2:
hello,

my mimax is in version. 9.6.4.0 OEDMIFD.

global fake?

I am in France. I do not know which rom to choose? when I do an OTA search, it does not offer me an update.

what do you recommend ?

Thank you for your help.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chris tre:
Salut oublie cette version et installe la version officielle bêta chinoise. Met le téléphone en anglais et installe les apk de Google. Tu trouves des sites qui t'expliquera quels apk installer.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vulbas2:
la beta ok.

faut prendre la fastboot sauf erreur ? on flash bien avec miflash ?

on a espoir de pouvoir mettre une rom eu par la suite ?

the beta ok.

must take the fastboot ? flash with miflash ?

we hope to be able to put a rom EU after ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chris tre:
Oui met en mettant la bêta ou stable chinoise c'est le seul moyen d'obtenir les OTA officiels. En plus quasiment toutes les apps chinoises sont desintalablent.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vulbas2:
bon ben impossible de flasher, il ne veux pas. que ce soit par miflash ou avec la rom recovery directement sur le telephone. sur le telephone il me dit que la rom n'est pas prevu pour ce telephone :(
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chris tre:
Il te dit quoi quand tu vas ici? https://www.mi.com/en/verify/#/en/tab/imei
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vulbas2:
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.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chris tre:
Ok pas de raison de ne pas arriver
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vulbas2:
je vais reessayer demain, la nuit porte conseil.

merci pour le coup de main en tout cas :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] chris tre:
Fait des print screen de miflash lorsque tu charges et que sa plante pour la rom fastboot téléchargées ici

http://www.miui.com/getrom-352.html?m=yes&mobile=2

8.9.20.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
Folks, it's an English forum so please write in English. Cheers. If you want to write in French to each other then please do so via PM.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] abbale1987:
Hi,

I'm Italian and I've bought a Mi max 3 a week ago from geekMall, they told me that the phone was China version with a global ROM version installed by their technician.

After a few hours from first boot has arrived an ota notification with the Android 9.6.4 rom.

I installed it, and then my calls were very bad (signal lost, interference, ecc..)

After some googling I've found the new 9.6.6 global rim.

I decided to follow a guide and install a twrp recovery and then the 9.6.6 rom, but after flashing my phone gone in boot loop and if I try to re-flash it will going to do the same thing.

Any good person that can help me in resolve this problem and can tell me how and what can I do?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pako2018:
6gb global version?

So, the 6gb global version is still unavailable, and the 4gb really wouldn't cut it for me.

After searching the net (including this forum of course) I found a few comments regarding this model will not be available for the global market at all.

Is there any positive confirmation for this upsetting claim? Or may be confirmation of the opposite?

Second question, would there be a problem to use an original chinese version (with customer-added play store) in other parts of the world (LTE/4G networks)? Provided it would be possible to obtain such a phone (would also be grateful for suggestions where from...)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dohouch:
Daddy, daddy I want Blue Mi Max 3 Global V. :crying:

:crying: :crying:

#metoo :crying: :crying:

Rgds, and let me know if you find or solve this dilemma
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] loko755:
6gb

Hi.I received a week ago mm3 6gb/128 gb.Installed global 9.6.0.4- fake rom...Everything is working perfect.LTE-i live in Poland speed 40 mbs,wifi 250 mbs.Connections with any problems.Calling quality very good.Battery----is amazing.The bootloader is unlocked of course,but i will wait for custom rom.Dont want make so "unforgiven"things...:)

U can always flash china and install TWRP than eu ROM

Take care :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dohouch:
I also need 6gb max 3 with genuine global ROM

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flash flash

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ROM ROM ( not on day 1 anyway, just a straight phone without any home cooking.

rgds
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pako2018:
It's pretty clear to me that the chinese version with "Global ROM" and unlocked BL will function for the time being.

But this is not what I need. I need an official phone with locked BL.

I am concerned about the original chinese version being able to work with 4G/LTE networks without switching to 3G/GSM all the time. I heard there may be different network choosing algorithms between chinese and global ROMs. Chinese ROM supposedly relies on signal strength and switches to 3G anytime it's signal is stronger. Need to know if there's any truth to it.

Thanks anyway.

BTW, I don't think that even if you install any kind of a custom ROM you'll be able to lock the BL without brickng the phone. Am I wrong?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
My Mi Max 3 from Tradingshenzen is here :)

MIUI 10 by xiaomi.eu 8.9.13 is preinstalled.

I want to flash chinese miui first to get all the partitions correct and then flash twrp and xiaomi.eu like described here:

https://xdaforums.com/mi-max-3/how-to/b-guide-to-fake-rom-unlocked-bootloader-t3846891

Can i do this? Or will i get a problem with rollback protection or any other things?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kielkiam:
I would share my experience.

Yesterday Oct 4th, I recived my Mi Max 3 Global version 4/64, bought from Gearbest.

It comes in its sealed box, european plug charger, english manual, Global version writing and s/n verify here gives "Original Global version".

So it is untouched (bootloader locked) and it has Miui Global 9.6 | 9.6.7.0 (OEDMIFD).

Fastboot ARB check gives NO ARB.

After one day I have NO PROBLEM about network signal (4g LTE, 3g HTMS are ok) on both sims.

Location: Italy

Operators: SIM 1 Iliad

SIM 2 Tiscali mobile (Tim network)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jorgeepelos:
Fking **** xiaomi. 2 month later from phone launche and is still on fking beta software

Never buy xiaomi for me in future

Bye bye xiaomi

Enviado desde mi MI MAX 3 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kielkiam:
I understand your point of view; me too am not happy about xiaomi mess about this phone.

......but I don't understand why, about your point of view, you quoted my previous post where I reported a positive experience (..."NO network signal PROBLEM")

Peace and love [emoji846]

Edit: I edited my previos post. Perhaps now it's more clear...

Inviato dal mio MI MAX 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jorgeepelos:
Ah thought that you hd proboems with data conection. Sry im not english but now understand better your comment. Hehe.

Enviado desde mi MI MAX 3 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] galev_90:
Very very disappointed customers about mi max 3.I toonam really, really dissapointed.The xiaomi it is a shame to hijack people to root flashing to use their phones normaly..From the years, i have maybe 5 to 10 xiaomi phones, and really like it.I use mi max 2, and it was aweaome phone.Wait max 3, from the moment i realize that will be released.Never i was so disappointed.Will sell evry xiaomi device in my family, and never will use you again.. stupid Chinese basta..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] thaineth:
Maybe best to create an account on their "official" forum, (what means official to them ???) and complain there.

The more people voice out their unhappiness, the better it is.

At least it warns other potential customers, who are unknown with the issues ahead.

Xiaomi keeps themselves very quiet, that is so frustrating.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow78:
Can't really see the point of that. We all know that Xiaomi's plan is to extend the market but don't forget their main and biggest market is China and India. At the moment they don't give a ****e about you or me. If you want to use their phone is ok but you are alone.

The only way forward for me as other said I probably wont buy another Xiaomi phone...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] waj1234:
I have the official global version running 9.6.6.0 out the box and have zero issues with it in the UK.

I waited to buy until the global version was released.

Compared to most phone manufacturers xiaomi release updates faster imo.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] heartofalion:
The negativity is a bit over the top in my opinion. Never buying another Xiaomi phone goes too far, they're still good phones.

Granted, Xiaomi's communication to us outside of China could be better. However we ourselves made a mistake too. We bought our phones before the official global rom was released.

Live and learn I guess.

I wrote a guide on page 44 with what I think is the best solution for those of us who bought the Chinese version of the phone with a fake global rom on it.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-b:
Today i received the MIUI 10.0.3.0 OEDCNFH Stable on my Mi Max 3 !
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] waj1234:
What region are you in? What was it on before update?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-b:
I was on China stable 9.6.11, Belgium
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] waj1234:
Not global then lol. This thread is about the global version.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mockneygeeza:
Time to set VPN to Belgium ??
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolgen1:
Skipped china stable 9.6.12 altogether then?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] heartofalion:
I'm on China stable 9.6.12 and it's rock solid.

This makes me hesitant to switch over to the new MIUI 10 version, because it's a new major release that hasn't had as many bugfix releases as MIUI 9 had.

Those who have updated to MIUI 10 at the moment, how is your experience of it in terms of stability, speed, battery life and just overall experience?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolgen1:
Funnily, in the same sort of way I'm on China stable 9.6.11 and reluctant to move to 9.6.12 coz then I can't roll back. But from what you say, I probably don't need to worry and won't need to roll back anyway.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-b:
First I did not want to go to 9.6.12 because of the ARB.

But today the Miui 10 OTA was there and since the china rom runs very smoothly I have decided

to stay on this Rom and not to switch to Global anymore.

I do not want to take any risks with all the Xiaomi stories.

http://en.miui.com/thread-3831680-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolgen1:
Yeah, I did the same with 9.6.11 and will stay on china rom too. I just checked mine for updates and it's now showing 10.0.3 available (no longer 9.6.12). I might nevertheless hold off updating for a bit to see how MIUI 10 goes.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tombassi:
is the global stable miui 10 ARB free? any one try it?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jemaho:
Global stable miui 10 for mi max 3 is official. It's on the front news here. Only recovery for now.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] king123321:
Its a mistake, its china stable
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frcraig:
The XDA article with the download link says 10.0.3.0 OEDCNFH is the new MIUI "Global" Stable, but Xiaomi's long time naming convention uses "CN" in the version title to indicate the mainland China ROM. If it is the stable China ROM you can expect xiaomi.eu to tweak it to English/European and release it shortly.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow78:
Anyone who installed the new stable EU rom can please report back about issues or bugs?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jemaho:
Yup, seems so. Article has also been changed now.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ralegend:
Is MIUI 10 Global8.8.3 Beta fake?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] omniphil:
Everything works great with the exception of 2 things....

1. Android Auto doesn't work.

2. Microphone bug with Video Chat apps.

If you don't need either of those then it's really really good.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow78:
There is no global 8.8.3. Its more likely the xiaomi.eu 8.8.3. Mine came with the same. However 8.8.9 is better, but be careful what you install after cause most of the roms are ARB enabled. Now you ask whats that... please do your research.

---------- Post added at 08:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 AM ----------

I'm not using android auto but I do need a mic for video chat. I guess you tried skype, messenger etc...

Probably wise to stay on 8.8.9 at the moment, I have very minimal bugs on it and don't really need more.

Thx for the update :good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
Also infrequently the bluetooth can stop functioning properly so that you have to reboot the phone. The same thing happens on three of the Mi Max 3's in my household that are on EU 8.8.9.

I'm still on EU 8.8.9 but really need video calls working properly on at least one of the Max 3's so I'm thinking of trying out the Chinese Stable V9.6.11.0. ROM which does not have ARB or maybe the firmwareless Chinese Stable V9.6.12.0 which shouldn't change my Anti-1 which I currently have.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow78:
Have a flaky bluetooth as you. I'm using it for my fitbit. What I find is if I delete the device within the bluetooth settings and let the fitbit app add it back it works fine. I don't know what you'r using the BT for though.. just though this may help.

I tried 9.6.11 before and couldn't really see anything different compare to the eu rom, apart of I had some chinese here and there. BT was broken there too for me.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
Ah good to know about your experience with the China 9.6.11.

I'm using a MiBand 3 and also Aliph ERA2 Jawbone bluetooth headset. They work fine for the most part but every now and again I get the issue when I find the bluetooth is off and I can not turn it back again without a restart.

I'll have to try the China stable just to see how the audio is in video calls and the missus uses it to speak with her folks abroad.

I can't wait till some AOSP ROM's start appearing so I can get back some of the configurability I've been used to for years and hopefully they don't come with most things working rock solidly.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] omniphil:
From my limited testing it did seem that the China roms did not have the video chat bug, it appeared to be only in the EU roms.

But Android Auto is a definite no go on the China roms so I haven't used them extensively.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
Thanks for thanks. As I have no use for Android Auto (though it looks really good) I will have to give one of the Chinese Stable ROM's a try.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frulex:
Interesting, I use Mi Band 3 connected for last 2 weeks 24/7 and works flawlessly, not a single disconnect or sync issue, also no issues with my no name BT headphones or car BT connection. The only bug I found so far on my official Global 9.6.7.0 is some odd behavior with DND mode - if DND set to "no notification sound" they mostly go through whatsoever...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] pinxda:
This bluetooth bug happened to me too.

Even rooted device and restart Bluetooth service via 'svc bluetooth enable/disable' on terminal with Root privilege was not even work.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
#metoo

What is your baseband version?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frulex:
I just found another bug, it happens for last day or two - whenever I receive a phone call, talk and end call the phone is in Silent mode. I switch back to Normal but same happens again after another call, switches back to Silent. I see this is a known bug for other devices like RN3, RN4 and RN5, reboot helps the issue and some say it occurs again after connecting twice or more to any BT device...