yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
You don't need to. [MENTION=6884878]martin.burgas[/MENTION] did it I believe because he ran into some errors. I know that people get sd card corrupted on ext4 when they install gsi roms, so maybe he was future proofing in case shifting over to an android gsi rom? I'm not 100% sure. Maybe [MENTION=7889477]omer919[/MENTION] or [MENTION=6884878]martin.burgas[/MENTION] can answer better.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] nijel8:
And please don't call 9.6.4 fake... Call it first release, buggy whatever but not fake b/c it isn't...

Forum is full with confusing info and people...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
My mistake due to helping someone that called it that, but I fixed it. Thanks for the reminder.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] frcraig:
Not being argumentative - just curious. When some resellers began shipping the Mi Max 3 two months ago with the 9.6.4 "global" ROM (in Chinese retail boxes), Xiaomi had not yet released an international/global variant of the phone. The only version was the CN (China) variant. Xiaomi did not even list the Mi Max 3 at the time on its global web site. Two months later Xiaomi released the international variant of the phone for the first time outside mainland China - in Hong Kong, then Singapore, the Philippines, and finally Malaysia. These international variants of the phone are sold with the 9.6.7.0 "global ROM" and they come in boxes with English labeling, clearly marked with the red "Global" factory sticker. So where did the 9.6.4 "vendor/global" ROM which clearly has a broken modem because of all the complaints about phone call connectivity come from? If it isn't from Xiaomi what would you call it?

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Thank you for this excellent guide. I adopted this approach after much trial and error when my phone arrived last month. This guide would have saved me hours of pulling my hair out. I've stayed on xiaomi.eu 8.8.9 since.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
From all my reading of different forums including this one, I came to the conclusion that the 9.6.4.0 just like many beta/leaked roms was from a Xiaomi direct source, but simply incomplete or compiled in a similar fashion to nightly roms. Things that are early or beta are released beforehand to also build sales whether they are broken or not - take a look at all of us that bought actual Chinese handsets compared to official global ones; in addition, updates are readily available from xiaomi sources - how else would a guide like this or fixes by developers be possible? No one even knew if there would be an official global version 100% until only recently. Even Honor was thought to have a Global version of the Honor Note 10 coming at Berlin, but that never happened. A lot of these resellers use/swap/reuse similar people/companies - that is a fact. Take a look at all the Chinese phones, cases, screen protectors, etc out there that are identical copies.

TLDR: 9.6.4.0 - official but broken because it was an incomplete nightly/beta similar to what Nijel said above. It was released for sales and weighing the international market (my opinion). It worked.

You are most welcome :highfive:. Part of me wanted to do this sooner, but wasn't sure how much it was needed until now. I hope it helps future users and if anyone finds any better methods or tweaks to this guide, let me know and I'll gladly adjust it accordingly.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
9.6.4.0 was originally called a 'Global ROM', it was not the authentic Global ROM from Xiaomi therefore it WAS a fake Global ROM. It is as simple as that.

Omer919's first language might not be English but his use of the word 'fake' was not incorrect.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jamarita:
I'm missing something??

I received two days ago one of this phones, ublocked and with 9.6.4.0(OEDMIFD).

I upgrade with internal updater to 9.6.6.0(OEDMIFD) without problem and use the phone one day

next day I install TWRP and go to las xiaomi.eu v10 version -> xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMAX3_8.9.20_v10-8.1.zip

I am using the phone one and looks everything ok

Is there a problem with these steps , is dangerous? The only thing is that now I have ARB activated, is ok??

Thanks a lot
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] nijel8:
Aaah, omer919... All confusing/incorrect info here came from his copy/paste abilities from Xiaomi forums...

Read the next post below yours! If 9.6.4 was fake and not leaked from Xiaomi then it wouldn't be possible to update to 9.6.6 with the built-in MIUI updater, would it? Updater and the stock recovery as part of the updae process connects to 4 Xiaomi servers and verifies both currently running rom and the one to be installed. How about that for an argument...

9.6.4 is Xiaomi's first beta global rom for Max 3 for internal testing and retailer got hads on it before global device release period... Devices that are selling with 9.6.4 pre-installed and unlocked are fake global versions, not the rom. Simple as that.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fifciak:
MIMAX3_8.9.20 have some bugs, best rom for now is 8.8.9 older but dont have bugs and dont have ARB. When You install 8.9.20 You activated ARB and if You want to update ROM You have to use only higher number, so You have to wait for new releases of xiaomi.eu.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
You are ARB activated, but you'll l be fine. Just don't flash any version before your current one or you'll risk bricking your device. If you run into any trouble post here, and we'll help you. Do me a favor and edit your post because you should never quote the first large OP (original post). Thanks :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wam7:
Let's not start employing argumentum ad hominem or getting bogged down in semantics. It really is quite straight forward.

1. The original retailers were touting this leaked/early beta ROM as a genuine Xiaomi sanctioned, official Global ROM. Let me repeat that again as it is salient point.

The original retailers were touting this leaked/early beta ROM as a genuine Xiaomi sanctioned, official Global ROM

2. Dictionary definition of "Fake"; "a thing that is not genuine."

3. Therefore your point that the word 'Fake' was incorrectly used is a fallacy itself. This is my only point.

4. You can sidetrack all you want and talk about issues that I am not referring to in order to obfuscate the simple issue here; there was nothing wrong with the use of the 'fake', contrary to what you stated.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fifciak:
This thread is not about the namoe of rom but about flashing working properly rom, so it isnt important how people call this rom. Focus on rly helpfull solution...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] martin.burgas:
Yes, I changed the file system not to get any errors. I red that some users encounter error 4 , when trying to wipe data, cache and etc. in TWRP and that switching to f2fs fixes the problem. In the main post, just one thing should be changed - if someone changes the file system from ext4 to f2fs, then need to hit back button and then Reboot and choose Recovery, so to reboot TWRP after changing the file system, then follow the rest of the guide.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Thanks, Martin :highfive:. I edited Step 9 of the guide to reflect what you said. If it's worded incorrectly, let me know.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yuoi:
Error fastboot

I have a mi max 3, bootloader unlock and with the global version 9.6.4.0 . I am trying to install the eu version 8.8.9, but when i put the phone in fastboot and try to install the rom the phone turn the screen black and said press any button to shut down, so i cannot do anything.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
What step are you messing up on? Big difference in steps between fastboot and rom flashing. That's why I made numbers. Be more specific, otherwise, it's obvious you did it incorrectly.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yuoi:
Step 2b the instruccions said that to flash the phone we need to put it in fastboot and when i try to install the china rom my phone turn black and said press any buttom to turn off. I dont know how to explain it well its seems that when the mi flash try to detect the phone something go wrong.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Looks like a driver issue. Use mi suite instead: http://pcsuite.mi.com/
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] yuoi:
I do not know what to do i have tried to install a lot of drivers and nothing. The problem is that this rom have problems with the phone calls. :crying::crying:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Not the best method, but it works. Just move 8.8.9 eu to your internal storage, boot to TWRP, go to Wipe>Factory Reset, then go back to Install>889eu zip>flash it. Reboot. Let it load up and settle. Then go back to TWRP and flash magisk 17.1.

If you need further help, PM me. I'll do my best to assist you. :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spillunke:
Thanks for the guide. Thats what i searched since 2-3 days. Got 2 questions about it: data will/must be wiped? and upcoming updates only from xiaomi.eu through twrp or OTA?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcoryn:
Hi, Followed your guide and have China rom 9.6.12.0. installed at the moment. In developers options I cannot turn on all USB settings, give me a error This device is temporary restriced 3-3

I really want a European/Global rom, this Chinese rom is giving me headaces. What is the best thing to do?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Yes, will/must wipe data. That's why it's referred to as a clean install :). Upcoming updates have to be flashed in twrp.

You're on ARB. You cannot and must not flash non-arb (8.8.9). Go to recovery, wipe/factory reset, flash 8.9.20 EU: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=282685
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcoryn:
Recovery as in Twrp? Wipe dalvik cache data and mount every folder. Need to wipe system? Then install EU rom?

This night I tried to flash EU rom and gave me an error GBoard has stopped working.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Yes, twrp recovery. No, don't wipe system.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Winterdune1:
Hi,

I have successfully installed the China rom with miui 10.8.8.9 beta but I can't get minimal adb and fastboot to work. It seems to recognise my device but if I try the command "fastboot format userdata" I get the message "CreateProcess failed: The system cannot find the file specified. Error: cannot generate image for userdata". Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? It's driving me nuts!

Thanks

Sean
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Try version minimal adb and fastboot 1.4.2. It seems 1.4.3 causes issues: https://xdaforums.com/essential-phone/help/createprocess-failed-try-to-fastboot-t3818455
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] markkab:
mi max 3 rom

hallo what is the best rom on moment i have this 9.6.4 rom thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Winterdune1:
I'm worried now. I got as far as getting the china rom 8.8.9 on the phone but something went wrong when I was flashing TWRP. I got the message below so I went and reflashed the rom but am still getting the same message. Have I bricked it completely?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
8.8.9 eu. Follow the instructions on the OP.

I think this happened to someone else a while ago. Try tapping the back button on the bottom and see what that does.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Winterdune1:
I've got further now. I managed to reset the phone and install TWRP and flash 8.8.9eu with TWRP reporting success. However when I reboot I get a RESET PHONE screen and "Unfortunately, Gboard has stopped" message. Below it says "Encryption was interrupted and can't complete. As a result the datat on your phone is no longer accessible. To resume using your phone you'll have to perform a factory reset." When I reset the phone it boots into TWRP. Any ideas now folks?

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Hi again all - don't worry I have sorted it by formatting data in TWRP. It looks like I am finally there with the eu rom installed and running! Boy has this been the hardest flashing experience I've ever had!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Sorry about all your errors. Glad you got it running! Errors like this getting reported definitely help others, so thank you for that. :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] markkab:
mi max 3
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telcub:
Hi

I cant seem to get beyond the message "couldn't find flash script" in MiFlash. I've downloaded the .tgz file as above, and then used the select button to locate the folder.

I can connect my phone via Fastboot, but it won't go any further.

Am I doing something silly? Missing something?

many thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Let's figure this out. PM me again and I'll try to walk you through it remotely.

Try Mi Suite instead. Some people are having issues with Mi Flash Tool.

OR try re-installing Mi Flash Tool using instructions below:

'1. Reinstall XiaomiFlash tool but this time make sure you've already disable "driver signature enforcement" if you've use win 8 or win10 before installing XiaomiFlash tool

2. checking your bootloader status by fastboot command "fastboot oem device-info"'
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telcub:
OK

I've tried Mi Suite but it won't recognise the phone in either normal or fastboot mode.

I then tried reinstalling XiaomiFlash with the driver signature enforcement disabled at boot up. I'm still getting the "couldn't find the flash script" message when I locate the tgz folder. I've tried 2 Win 10 computers now - both giving same message.

After I click refresh button, the phone is seen under the device column. If I then click the flash button the "status" column says "can not found file flash_all.bat" with "error" in red on the result column.

Do I need to do anything to the tgz file first? is there a zip somewhere?

I appreciate your advice here.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Did you extract it correctly? Use 7zip.

http://en.miui.com/thread-1393009-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telcub:
I was an idiot and didn't remember that step! 7zip it twice and it worked fine.

I'm on the Chinese ROM now and signed in with my Mi account. I am getting a "temporarily restricted 3-3" message when I try to turn on "Install by USB". Will this affect the next stage installing TWRP recovery?

Or what can I do to remove this restriction? I've turned Wifi on-off, and logged out and back in again, to no avail.

Sorry to be a pest.

UPDATE

I created a new account. Reset the phone, and then it allowed me to "install by USB"

My phone is now running the eu ROM - yay!

Many thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marichuana:
I've had the same issue. I've used a PC with Win 7 to flash successfully, as my main rig with Win 10 wouldn't work.

Also, place the ROM files in the C:\ root.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArcaneXIII:
Same problem for me, I created a new account but always the message "The device is temporarily restricted 3-3" when I try to turn on "Install by USB".

:(
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
'if somebody still get problem to enable "Install via USB", then try Security App -> Permissions -> Gear Icon at top right corner -> Turn On "Install via USB"'

Many solutions in this thread. Scroll to the last few lines. https://stackoverflow.com/questions...-via-usb-the-device-is-temporarily-restricted
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArcaneXIII:
Thanks for your help, everything is ok !

My Mi Max 3 worked fine but I have a question, can we update to xiaomi.eu 8.9.20 rom or it's better to stay with the 8.8.9 rom ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Stay on 8.8.9 if you have zero issues because it's NON-ARB. ARB is 8.9.20. You can upgrade if you really want to. If it's not broken, don't fix it. That's why I'm on 8.8.9 until there's more rom development.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArcaneXIII:
Ok thank you !
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
You're very welcome :highfive:.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Can anyone who did this post his Settings -> My Device -> All specifications Screenshot?

What is the Basebandversion you should have after doing all of that?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] diegoocampo:
Hi! I just wanted to say thank you for the guide. I have already successfully changed 9.6.4 to EU 8.8.9 on my Mi Max 3 6GB version.

In case it helps, for the "temporarily restricted 3-3" error that I had while I was trying to enable "Install by USB" on the China Beta 8.8.9, I had tried absolutely everything suggested on the stack overflow link and the thing that worked was connecting to a Chinese VPN (and for that I had to install Google Play first, but just because I wasn't able to setup this easily with the built-in VPN option and I ended up using a Chinese app that you just tap a button and connects you to a Chinese VPN, i don't even remember the name of the app!)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ralegend:
My Mi Max 3 is on MIUI 10 Global8.8.3 Beta.

May I pass the first steps and install TWRP and flash the 8.8.9 ROM?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Yes, you can. Do the steps I mentioned to you in the other thread.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Germano1980:
Hello everybody. Can I install the xiaomi.eu 8.8.9 directly on rom cn 9.6.7.0, or do I have to install before the stable rom cn 8.8.9? Both do not have ARB, correct? Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Correct. You're on NON-ARB China, so you just need to Factory Reset (wipes data, cache and dalvik cache) in TWRP. Then flash 8.8.9 eu rom zip. Reboot and set up your phone. If you want root, then install magisk 17.1 (stable) after this is all done.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Germano1980:
Thanks for answering. I'll root now.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
You're very welcome :).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] erwinsie:
if anyone got issue after flashing : "Encryption was interrupted and can't be completed after reboot" then look at:

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads...ted-and-cant-be-completed-after-reboot.45640/
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spillunke:
Hi,

i flashed the china beta 8.8.9 and instead of the 8.8.9 xiaomi.eu rom i flashed the global rom 9.6.6.

I followed the guide step by step, but the global rom 9.6.6. wont boot up.

After wiping data / dalvik /cache in twrp + wipe data with Mi Recovery it only shows "encryption data. Dont turn off your device", then it reboots.

EDIT: It booted up after a few attempts. Now it "crashes" in the setup. Connected to the WiFi for the mi account, then a grey massage at the buttom says that the device search was closed unexpected.

Any suggestions?

How can i get on global 9.6.6.?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Looks like you leaped before checking if there was water below. Being on 9.6.6.0 is completely pointless. 9.6.6.0 is broken in a few things according to [MENTION=7889477]omer919[/MENTION]. You need to follow his installation guide if you want it: https://xdaforums.com/mi-max-3/how-to/guide-how-to-install-official-global-t3840109

HOWEVER, if you downloaded 9.6.6.0 from anywhere else other than his thread, then you have enabled ARB and can no longer flash anything NON-ARB, so you'll have to download xiaomi.eu 8.10.11 zip (latest eu rom) and install that using instructions below:

Hold power and up until you're back to TWRP recovery, perform wipe/factory reset, then install/flash 8.8.9 eu zip (if you're on ARB, use 8.10.11 eu zip).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spillunke:
Hmm im now on 8.8.9 eu again after trying global 9.6.6.0.

Now it booted up successfully.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Good :good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] srg84:
The device is temporarily restricted, 3-3 Error when trying to enable USB settings in developer options....

"Use app Transocks VPN (Chinese). Turn on VPN, then try to enable "install via USB"... It works now on MIUI10."

All done
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Windscribe Hong Kong server (free) works as well I believe.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] srg84:
It is posible to remove Mi Account from the phone? Close sessions gives internet error
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
https://in.c.mi.com/thread-335362-1-0.html

From the comments section:

"Nah, it diesn’t need to be done like that on my Mi Max 2. Here are the steps I did:

1. Followed steos 1 to 3 on this tutorial.

2. Signed out of my Mi Account. Put in the password to log out.

3. That’s it! It took me back to the log-in screen where I xcan log-in again, use another Mi Acxount, or create a new one!"
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jorgeepelos:
please, guide to change from china/xiaomi.eu to new global 10 released recovery rom, or miui9.6.6.0 fastboot image

thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] THFourteen:
Hey mate, firstly thanks for all your guides and info on here!

just wanted to check something before i got started, so i got my mi max 3 on 9.6.4.0 "fake" global rom.

I think i am pretty much decided on installing xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMAX3_V10.0.3.0.OEDCNFH_v10-8.1.zip

Couple of questions :

1) Understood that this has ARB. If i have issues with unlocked bootloader (e.g. some apps i want to use don't work) is there any way to get back to a Chinese stable ROM and lock the bootloader from this ROM?

2) how much of your guide do i need to follow? I see i can already boot into fastboot on my fake ROM, can i start from step 8 and flash TWRP? Or do i need to install china stable/beta first?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
You guys asked similar questions. Give me 10-15 minutes, and I'll edit this post with steps for you.

[MENTION=4553862]THFourteen[/MENTION], you can flash China with ARB only in Miflash in order to relock your bootloader, but if you change your mind for whatever reason you will then have to apply for a bootloader unlock code and wait 720 hours (1 month) to unlock your bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] THFourteen:
Don't worry on my behalf, followed your original guide (didn't bother to flash back to CN Stable first, didn't see the point), and i'm all up and running already on the 10.0.3.0 stable xiaomi.eu build

Only issue i ran into was i needed version 1.4.2 of the adb/fastboot tool.

I also changed the file system like why not right :)

now to play!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
Mind just listing your exact steps since many would probably want to follow? My original guide but you went straight to twrp and simple factory reset and flash? Thanks buddy :highfive:.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] hnascimento:
Hello. I just got my Max 3 with the Vendor ROM. The update to the next version (9.6.4.0) got downloaded without my permission, and now is requering me to restart to install. If I restart my phone, will this update activate the ARB? Can I flash China Beta 8.8.9 now without the risk to brick my phone?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] pejji:
just open file manager and delete the zip file in "downloaded_rom" folder

close an re-open updater and turn off auto update in settings