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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] arddy1:
If its true, just delete firmware folder in zip rom file with winrar, then the problem will be solved.

Or if you need modem firmware update, keep the non-hlos.bin
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] andyphone:
Yeah I had this problem. They fixed it quickly with next nightly. Will try and post later.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Ok so beta 10.12.7 is now available from OTA or miui rom download,,,, however with the discussion of ARB is there a way to tell whether it's been enabled before flashing? I've seen fastboot roms you can tell from the flash script but there's no fastboot versions of these roms available that I can see, soooooo....

I see you can delete firmware folder, however that's a pretty blunt approach to the problem and I'm not overly keen on dodging component firmware updates, maybe if we knew which firmware component the flag was set with.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
I guess we will have to wait for a fastboot version so we can check the script? This is appalling behavior by Xiaomi. Anti rollback should be disabled if the bootloader is unlocked as per the Pixel. Its very disappointing that Developer ROMS which are buggy by nature don't support rollback. This will likely be my last Xiaomi phone.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] NatronCH:
I did flash the vendor.img from 18.12.7 and the firmware from here: https://datapacket.dl.sourceforge.n..._miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_8.12.7_28d066609a_9.0.zip

Anti remained on 1 even after a reboot. I'm using the official pixel experience rom.

I'm not sure if this would be enough to trigger anti rollback but so far, it did not for me.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
Yes I am on 1 too. Just checked with fastboot getvar anti. I thought it was supposed to return nothing if anti was off? I am going to stay on 8.11.29 for the time being.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Yeah anti 1 for me on current 11.29, I know flag didn't used to be there but haven't looked recently. I assume it's just setting the flags so that people on higher anti in future can't roll back to this ver (no really effect on us now).

I understand sometimes that component firmwares have to be updated and it breaks back compatibility (have seen this on previous phones a few times) but as a security measure it really can't be that effective.

Assuming it's to make vendor roms harder but most publish updates anyway so it's surely not hard to get on top of anti levels while they're building anyway.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Dadovvv:
wait so basically xiaomi already implemented antiroll index ?? is this case only on beta or its also implemented on stable 10.0.6.0 ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
I'm not on stable so no idea, but just boot to fastboot and in command "fastboot getvar anti".

Wouldn't surprise me to see a 1 response. Like i said meaningless for now but means it's likely coming and it's just prepping the roms they don't want people flashing back to .

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Decided to be the guinea pig.

8.12.7 is still anti 1 :)

TWRP v14 still decrypts fine

Magisk v18 seems to work fine too

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Dadovvv:
i just received my new mix 2s and i can confirm on global stable:

10.0.2.0 (android O) is anti not found

10.0.6.0 (android P) is anti 1

( anyway this anti index 1 confusing me)

Does this mean we cant now go from 10.0.6.0 anti 1 to 10.0.2.0 to anti not found ? Has anyone made a downgrade from 10.0.6.0 to any lower?

I read about that anti index number and some people says anti 4 is actually anti enabled,and some says if we have anti and some number the anti is then enabled, only if anti is empty-not found is not enabled.

So can anyone explain this situation and clarity this anti rollback feature??
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
I don't know what happens going back to a pre-anti rom. Anti enabled is really just anti 2 or higher....meaning you can't go back to anti 1 roms. If further updates cause similar issues with back compatibility then it will go to anti 3 etc

The actual number is not relevant and will vary by device, only the fact you can't flash back to lower anti.

I've definitely seen other phones that have to break rom back compatibility before (HTC often do it with bootloader updates at major android updates), iirc one of my Nexus had wifi/modem issues if you rolled back certain updates.... But the manufacturer basically being ok with making soft brick is definitely new and unusual.

Reality is that you just need to be aware and careful if you ever flash back to an older rom (probably most commonly flashing from beta to stable) and make sure anti levels are even at least, it certainly won't change levels too often. Only solution is to never flash an update again and that's just not realistic, especially for us bleeding edgers on the beta roms lol.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Dadovvv:
Well this is exactly how i was thinking about anti index number- dont downgrade to lower number, and this scenario is exactly how here on xda is explained https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-anti-rollback-protection-brick-phone/

But as i said some people claim different example here miui device team http://in.miui.com/thread-287-1-1.html?mobile=2

it said "If you get a number as 1, 2 and 3 then your device is not yet supported with anti-rollback protection.

If you get a number as 4, 5 and ... then your device has anti-rollback protection enabled."
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
I am getting 8.12.13 OTA notifications.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Did 8.12.13, nothing major I can see at a glance, but most beta updates are like that :)

Still anti 1.

M
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] MacLaughlin:
Does someone have latest vendor image. I'm struggling with some signal problems on EU build.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] kingminni:
Global Stable V10.0.9.0 PDGMIF released.

Download: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.9.0.PDGMIFH/miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_V10.0.9.0.PDGMIFH_8d776de7d5_9.0.zip

Info from Miui-Board: http://en.miui.com/thread-4925388-1-1.html

Has anyone tested this version?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] ValterSilva1990:
How do i install it? I received a message earlier with that update, but i was on mobile data... Now i'm not receiving the update notification...
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattstifler:
I installed it. No problems at the moment. Changelog only Google Lens Integration in normal Camera.

Download File. Use 3 Points in the top top install from the Updates menu.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Ulver:
Is night mode available ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattstifler:
No changes except Google lense and better ok-google.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] ValterSilva1990:
Also installed it and no major changes. November security patch and google lens, no camera features from mix 3 yet. Xiaomi as been timely and consistent in the software support department so i won't complain, but i truly want night mode and 960fps slowmo, quite eager to try them out ???
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] dragondavid:
Hello All, latest beta here, 8.12.13, seems i found some disfuction ,screen stoped responding to scroll ,errant scroll,reboot fixed, yesterday listening to bluethoot headphones the phone shutdown without reboot,rebooted and no problema after a day.

All updates were made in update APP oficial, beta global.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] andyphone:
Any news on when next release will be? Not in the beta anymore so cannot provide any more download links :(
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
I have an 8.12.20 notification but haven't downloaded it yet.

Edit installed it. All ok. Still anti 1
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Badodoy:
ARB not implemented in mi mix 2s.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Well arb is a fact, it's already running, we just haven't had an irreversible step yet is all. The fact we have anti 1 roms means there are roms that specifically will not flash if we step to anti 2.

If arb was not being used at all, getvar would return nothing at all.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattstifler:
New stable Version 10.1.2.0 with Camera Nightmode and 960 Slowmotion. Also Google Cam works finde now. Best version Till now.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] rimsilva:
I'm on 10.0.9.0, unlocked bootloader and installed Magik, will this updated affect anything?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Totti2406:
Do you have the link with this rom? How is the battery life?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Dadovvv:
U will need to root again
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] rimsilva:
This morning I received the upgrade notification to the last MIUI version (10.1.2.0). I've not installed because I was on mobile data.

After being connect to the WiFi network, I was unable to download the file and now the system update tells that I'm on the last available version (10.0.9.0)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Dadovvv:
download .zip file and update manually

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.2.1.0.PDGMIXM/miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_V10.2.1.0.PDGMIXM_5aedcdcbf8_9.0.zip
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Tyhn:
I had exactly the same situation.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Probably better asking questions about stable roms elsewhere. This is beta thread.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] zhourj:
just want to ask if all these roms are supposed to be flashed under recovery?

I use the latest TWRP on my mix2s and it can't see any file under \sdcard. it can only see lots of random name folders. what could be the reason? some say encryption. but is it the latest version should be able to handle? Phone is from China with chinese rom on it originally.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] andyphone:
Yes that looks like encryption to me. Please double check what version of TWRP you are using.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Alaul-777:
What happened to mix 2s??? No update after china beta 9.3.28!!!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Oh my no update for a whoooooole 2 weeks?!

If you check mi forums there was a national holiday or something last week, so no beta update. This week's should be out as normal in the next day or so.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Just flashed latest 9.4.18 and it's stuck in a loop of needing to activate with xiaomi account, like on a clean flash except it's over the top of my existing launcher etc. Correct password is not rejected however prompt comes back almost immediately.

Dirty flash back to 9.4.12 and it's fine... but just be wary.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
Interesting. I seem to have skipped 9.4.12. I didn't get an OTA notification for it. Still on 9.3.28 but I now have a notification for 9.4.18. Maybe I will skip this one in view of your experience. Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] redmictian:
Guys, im thinking to buy this phone and using stock android.

So, how the experience so far? Is Gpay works? Bugs? Battery life?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Stock android is fine but you won't get gpay working with it. Google has new bootloader detection and gpay will not work reliably with any custom ROM any more.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
You can't use stock Android. The only phones that run stock Android are Pixel phones, Android One phones and the Essential Phone.

Lineage is absolutely positively not stock Android. It is a custom ROM. If you want stock Android you need to buy a phone that runs stock Android out of the box.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] redmictian:
Yeah, I'm facing troubles with gray from time to time. I have to use a custom ROM for my le pro 3, since the stock is stuck with buggy Android 6. But magisk 19 is helping out. At least for now. But in terms of stable work, how's this beta? Is it better then PE?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
What beta? This thread is about miui which is very much not stock lol. If you're looking at the official pie beta then it was horrible. Just try lineage or something.

M.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] redmictian:
Lol. I thought it's the topic about that official pie beta and I was asking about it:) sorry

I don't know, I was hoping to use stock Android somehow, since I'm a fan of it. OnePlus'es and pixels are either too expensive or hardware is to old. From the hardware standpoint, mi mix 2 is an awesome value.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] M1chiel:
Pixel Experience is closest to stock Android, but it hasn't been updated for a while. LineageOS is maybe a good alternative for you.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
Those are still not stock Android. They are custom ROMs compiled from AOSP code released by Google. They are not optomized for specific devices like stock ROMs (including MIUI) or actual stock Android on devices where stock Android is the stock ROM, they always have multiple bugs in every build that don't get fixed until they are reported to the devs by users since the devs almost never use their own custom ROMs as the daily driver on their primary phones, they don't run Google apps natively and are not certified by Google and cannot use GPay unless you employ a workaround that Google will eventually patch.

The Google Pixel phones are crap unfortunately (the list price is double what they should actually cost) but the only way to get a Xiaomi phone that runs genuine stock Android is to buy their Google One devices (MI A1, MI A2) which are a fantastic value but since they are basically rebranded Redmi phones they are budget phones compared with something like the Mix 2/2S.

But having owned a Pixel XL ($900 at launch) One Plus 5 ($600 list) and MI A1 ($200 list) I can definitely say the MI A1 wasn't just the most economical of the 3--it also had far superior build quality to either of the much more expensive phones.

Sorry to get off topic but I think if you really want stock Android you should consider looking at an Android One device rather than run a custom ROM that only looks like stock Android and will diminish the performance of your phone.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] redmictian:
Thank you for sharing you thoughts and experience!

I'm aware of xiaomi Android one phones, but as you rightfully noticed, those are really budget, screen to body ratio, camera are not on the level of mi mix for example. And no NFC, which is the most important factor.

PS I'm using custom ROM now on my leeco le pro 3. It has many downsides, but since stock is buggy Android 6, even crappy battery life and bad sound quality can't make me go back. I'm thinking about buying new phone, but I don't really like MIUI
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
Anyone installed 9.4.26? Edit : installed it with no issues.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] acpereira:
Sim, sem problema algum

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Yes

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Yes, no problem at all.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] wineds:
In preparing for an update I restored stock 9.4.26 boot image with twrp. Now I have a bootloop (sigh). Be careful!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] pi4a7a:
Anyone on P can share Antutu and Geekbench + thermals ??
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] DanDroidOS:
Not available yet, soon.:good:
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] dimisarta:
Hello there. I have reverted back to oreo but unfortunately my camera is not working now as you mentioned.

Is there any way to fix this?

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] DanDroidOS:
Do a complete wipe through recovery or "fastboot -w" and reflash oreo.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
china update 8.8.13 (ota was 127 mb)

http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.8.13/miui_MIMIX2S_8.8.13_7cefa564eb_9.0.zip 8.8.13
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Lucas_Maximiliano:
Wtf? What about global? Any news?

Enviado desde mi Mi MIX 2S mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
How to install playstore and google contacts in China?? Enough with global P.. still 8.8.7....
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
just download and install the playstore apk. google play services come pre installed.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
Thanks man, ?link please?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
here https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
All i can say is this. Cn beta is sooo faster and refined than global.. [MENTION=4480489]Saiger[/MENTION] keep on giving us updates man!!!!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Tastaturri:
Thank you for this!

I managed to install the latest 8.8.13 chinese version with twrp and Magisk working.

What i did: First Flash twrp and wipe everything ( format data). Then reboot to recovery again. Then move the Rom and the Magisk zip on the device.

Now flash the Rom zip and immediately after that the Magisk.zip without rebooting between ( i used Magisk 16.7)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] 内辈呼尔德:
it's for thanks you

thanks you make me in the first time use the new 8.8.13.

it's a good news for the new day! i will happy all day!

In order to thank you i create new account!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] mattman83:
Flashing 8.8.13 china over 8.8.7 global boots, but play services is all messed up. Doing a fresh start.... does otherwise seem quite a lot better than the global version.

M.

Edit - don't do this. AT ALL. If you want to swap then do a full data format and start fresh. First dirty flash booted but with broken google stuff. Wiped data but not storage in TWRP, set up again, obv no google but internal storage was junked (different encryption or something). Decided to just format and go back to 8.8.7 global and be patient.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Stylez Ray.:
I really can't see this anymore that people think formatting data is necessary. Even when switching from global to xiaomi.eu some people say to format data. Bull****. I just switched from global to the china pie rom with only wiping data/ factory reset and it's ok. Formatting data will erase your internal storage, why should it help when switching roms?! It's only a hassle to backup all the internal data. It's all about wiping necessary partitions for the new rom and the internal storage is rarely affected by a flash.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] guildamx:
Formatting data is

absolutely necessary

when moving from a rom with encrypted data, for example global stock.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] malimukk:
For me roms do not boot if I dont format.. I use the recovery from notsyncing. Which do you use?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
Formatting memory isn't to erase your internal memory . That is what wiping partitions does. Formatting memory eliminates any existing encryption. Without a format people frequently can't boot up if their phone is encrypted and the new ROM uses encryption that doesn't match what is still on your phone since you wiped your partitions instead of formatting data. I haven't used MIUI.EU but it is impossible to switch from official MIUI to MIUI Pro without formatting your data unless you are running your phone without encryption because your phone won't boot. I know this from personal experience. Some official beta testers for MIUI Android P also reported that they couldn't boot up when they updated from O to P via the updater and that formatting data was necessary to get the phone to boot. Flashing a ROM with MI Flash automatically formats data as part of the flash process which is why Xiaomi recommends using it for a clean flash and why it takes 15 minutes to complete a ROM flash.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
Any news from todays build??
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
the chinese builds usually get updated at around 11 am cest. since that was 2 hrs ago i assume todays build got cancelled. no news from global either but today is update day at around 5 pm cest so there might be a new build.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
I can hardly wait! By the way ive noticed that compared to global P, china P is way faster in camera launch and generally much more refined and way better battery! . Thank you one more time
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Stylez Ray.:
Have you got Google Assistant to work with the OK Google command? I have set Google as the default voice Assistent but opening Assist & voice input doesn't work.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
Sorry i dont use it...
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
closed global beta update got officially suspended for today. so the next update is either this friday or next tuesday .
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
The interest is in CN beta, i hope they dont stop developing too...
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
they are in full beta phase why would they stop developing? suspended update means that there are serious bug which need more attenttion. the release updates daily after all.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] arddy1:
They often suspended the weekly global beta update recently, but not the china. Difference of both are just about the language, google apps and the chinese bloatware, looks like they make completely different rom from different devs, and seems lack of global devs.

Anyway, I keep waiting and watching this thread. I dont get beta team approval, so any global links update from this thread will be my lifesaver. Keep updating op! :D
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
They will release CN 8.8.16
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
they suspend the china build all the time though... nothing to worry about development everything is going fine so far.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
China update 8.8.15 ( ota size was 152mb)

http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.8.15/miui_MIMIX2S_8.8.15_0fc7b72ccc_9.0.zip 8.8.15
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisvuong:
Much Obliged...:good:
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] endera:
Why is not updating the global version.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Tastaturri:
Can i flash open gapps?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Z953RR:
Funny, it came to me as an ota!!!!

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Just install playstore apk, gapps are included
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] noahthedominator:
As suggested I flashed the china beta. Got the 8.8.15 OTA this morning. Flashed without any issues. Does twrp v8 work? Im seeing a lot of people saying yes but a few saying we need to wait for twrp to be updated to support android 9.0
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] jayxiao171735:
the interesting thing is China users always say Global version is batter while international users say China version is better as well...LOL
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Guides, News, & Discussion] Saiger:
twrp cant encrypt the storage of your device meaning you cant access any files on it. a workaround is simply by using usb otg (i havent tried it though)

do you know why cn users find the global version better? the chinese version just seems so much more refined than global.