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[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] alexbesn:
I was under Pi March update (10.0.7.0) and tried to downgrade to Oreo (9.6.4.0). Here is how I did :

- unlocked bootloader via flashboot

- replaced modem.img in the 9.6.4.0 folder from 10.0.7.0 version

- edited rawprogram0.xml to add dummy.img according to this : https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78496783&postcount=40

- put the phone in edl via flashboot

- flashed via MiFlash

I have mobile network after first boot but no service if I reboot the phone again and can't find any solution.

Any idea ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] marstonpear:
I've done what you say, now my phone's mobile connection is lost, even after flashing the stock ROM with MiFlash several times. Thanks, I guess. lol
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Gumka1977:
When you flashing Pie pas the point 4. !! That's manual is probably for downgrading to Oreo.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] marstonpear:
I downgraded using your method, then I lost mobile connection on Oreo. So I downloaded stock Pie from Xiaomi and flashed it, problem was still there, even after I flashed stock via MiFlash and skipped 3-4 (obviously). This method you wrote, seriously f***s up some stuff. So yeah, I'd suggest people to stay away from it. I could barely fix it in an hour.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Gumka1977:
This is not my method mate !! Read carefully.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] DonRober:
Do you know how the script works? Does it flash the modem partition or just applies the code to the phone?

If I don't use a second sim, is there any other reason to apply a fix?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] RFMC:
What a mess...

O understood that the "persist.img" & "dummy.img" process was for the Oreo 8.1 stock rom, after the downgrade.

And nothing changed. Still have swapped SIM slots.

But actually this is not a problem. Even with swapped

SIM slots everything works fine, both SIM and both voice and data.

Meaning that the swapped SIM slots downgrade problem is not the same for everybody, neither the solutions...
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] autokoise:
In my experience one of possible solution for fix a swapping SIM slots is flashing a PIE stock (10.0.3.0 in my case) with an old MiFlashtool version, in particular 2016.08.30.0, this works at least in my case,

*sorry for my english.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] KiranVishnuSwaroop:
can Anyone drop link for Gcam 6.1 with working Night Sight for Nokia 6.1 plus
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] Wolvym4:
https://xdaforums.com/nokia-6-1-plus/themes/stable-google-camera-nokia-6-1plus-t3874338
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] KiranVishnuSwaroop:
Is anyone facing app stopped working in morning.

like alarm ringing when you turn off.

settings stopped working.

WhatsApp stopped working.

Facebook stopped working.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] b4ak:
haven't faced that yet
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] Vclong2003:
https://drive.google.com/a/avc.edu/file/d/101JFkiiHjoDo31B_9Lvdko2UJod9VpJ9/view?usp=drivesdk
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
Hi all.

Compatibility:

Builds starting with r3 work with MIUI, MIUI Pie Beta and custom roms based on LineageOS.

Builds starting with r12 are only for MIUI Pie and custom roms.

Download:

From my webserver choose the Kernel with the most recent version number.

Pie: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=286591

Installation:

Flash the zip in your recovery

Changelog:

Pie: http://kernels.franco-lnx.net/PocophoneF1/9/appfiles/changelog

Source:

https://github.com/argraur/franco-dipper

Follow franciscofranco on socials for updates and interesting tidbits

Twitter

FK Kernel Manager video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARdNqh71D0E

Disclaimer to moderators:

Slight OT is fine, but when users decide to act stupid they should be dealt with with the appropriate means - its really annoying for me when OT turns crazy. Please put the warning/ban hammer anytime any of you think there's lack of respect and/or too much unwanted OT crap - but if it doesn't meet this criteria let the OT posts alone. Thank you.

Cheers!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Diexmax:
Great job!

Whats config you recomendation for balanced perfil?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
A little update, fixed fingerprint scanner:

http://35.228.39.7/franco-dipper/fk-r2.1-anykernel2.zip
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Manhas:
Could you do a custom kernel for mi 8 se Also? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
It is not supported at all, because is POCO F1 and Mi 8 are sdm845 devices, but Mi 8 SE is sdm710 device.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kaizer hanz:
wow so nice to see FK on my Dipper, thanks for your hard work.

let me test it ;)

update : tested on latest xiaomi.eu ROM 8.11.29 Pie Based beta without fix wifi.

I hope next update FK Manager can support it for Dipper :o

update 2 : no GPS and no deepsleep
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ozankardes:
Thanks. Kernel have a deepsleep problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] taanh1412:
Hey [MENTION=6881528]argraur[/MENTION], there's an error where the phone randomly reboot after install this kernel. Can you take a look at that problem? Anyway, thank for porting this to our device
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ZeZ6:
Thank you Aragur, great work.

I have two problems no deep sleep and no gps
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walfawalfa:
[MENTION=6881528]argraur[/MENTION] Can I use IR Camera with AOSiP rom using this kernel?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] edwindewit1966:
Hi..fk doesn't go to sleep... fast charging with 2100mah...2 issues I found...gps works for me ..hope these will be solved because I like the Kernel just as much as Sphinx..keep up the good work!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mahabub.iad:
link not working
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] pi4a7a:
Could this work with Mix 2S or if not can we do something to make it work? Our community will appreciate it.

Franco is legend
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] walfawalfa:
I'm using this kernel with LOS 16 by infrag. Used the power saving profile and play Ragnarok M, I got 5+ hours of gaming. Great battery life and AOD won't go off. Thank you very much for the great work.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
Franco Kernel update!

r3 - 4th December

1. Merged 4.9.142. This patchset has a massive merge on the xpad controller drivers so should help you get better compatibility with ya'll weird ass 3rd party controllers to play your minecrafts and barbie games

2. Flings and swipes on Novatek touch panels should be a tad smoother

3. ZRAM has been re-enabled. I disabled it on r2 due to an issue but it has been resolved

4. Merged a patch that should slightly improve battery life

5. Merged a patch that should slightly improve performance by better placing top-app tasks on big cluster cpus

6. Merged a couple patches from the Pixel 3 Kernel tree to fix some memory leaks and some other minor code issues

7. Merged a couple patches from CAF to hopefully get rid of the uart wakeup. Unfortunately the issue isn't caused by me, so I have little to no control over it. Some of the patches might fix it though

8. Merged some magic

MI 8 specific:

1. Fixed GPS

Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603866762
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] iamdexter:
works on MIUI , if not tested , I will try it backup up the boot and post results... thanks man

---------- Post added at 01:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 AM ----------

works on MIUI , if not tested , I will try it backup up the boot and post results... thanks man
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ermacwins:
Are vulkan drivers linked to the kernel?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] riyosakura:
Only aosp custom rom? Or work for miui based rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gravin:
work on MIUI EU Weekly ?? why do not you specify it?

---------- Post added at 10:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:27 AM ----------

Compatibility:

"Builds starting with r3 work with custom ROMs"

MIUI EU is custom ROM !!!!! it will be like this!!!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ghbuur:
yes it works on weekly eu rom.

and for me the best kernel so far! :good:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Politruk:
What this means? Fix for GPS issue on Mi8?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
FrancoKernel ⚡️- r4 - 7th December

Changelog:

1. Bundled the WiFi module so it everything should work out of the box for MIUI Pie beta

2. Merged a couple optimizations from the Pickle 3

Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603868571
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RainGater:
Flashed it on Havoc and looking great. Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ozankardes:
Thanks for your effort. WiFi module not working. Flash again old wifi module zip
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Strepsils:
Flashing on Havoc cause to lags/screen off when device charging. Aware of that device dead, but fortunately it woke up after off charger.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RainGater:
I am not sure I understand your issue. I plugged in the charger and the charging light comes up. I double-tap to wake, it opens fine while still plugged into the charger. So, I am not seeing your issue as I am on Havoc (20181207) too.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Strepsils:
Prerequiremens: was on latest Havoc firmware, phone was on charging. Flashed this kernel, reboot, after 2 mins of activity screen freezed and turn off. Wasn't able to turn on until plug off the charger. After re-plug - there was freezes again.

Additional info: battery capacity - 96%, charger and cable - original. Reflashed kernel from firmware to avoid problems.

P.S. For advocates: if you hadn't such problem - it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. For me it was unstable experience and i decided to share result. Probably its random issue, probably it help OP with fix, who knows.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Nhattox:
eu 8.11.29 MI 8 cant turn on wifi with newest kernel, pls fix it, thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ghbuur:
it works here. you could try to flash wifi fix from sphinx kernel thread for example..
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Nhattox:
I used wifi fix from poco F1 and it's works. Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vampsoft:
nice kernel
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Nhattox:
Waiting for next version. Poco F1 updated to r7
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Kartun:
any chance for mi8ee aka ursa support ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] wenjian065:
nice kernel fast and bettery very good。。。wait next update
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] makmak001:
very good kernel!!! Battery life is amazing... Drained 0% for 12h, instant deepsleep (rom matter) and CPU is locked till 2,2GHz which is perfect!!! no one needs 2,8Ghz. I played PUBG and Asphalt 9 maxed out... please optimize more on battery!!! bad that the original coder is working on pocophone and not mi8
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gulp79:
[MENTION=6881528]argraur[/MENTION] any chance to have an updated porting of this kernel?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] makmak001:
update: 1,5 days runtime (so over night) got me: 6h SoT, 2h of that was Gaming like Asphalt 9/PUBG, rest Facebook, Instagram, Browsing, Tinder (;

love this kernel!!! we need more like that
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] b4mb1_:
Are you on dipper or POCO?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] IDN9:
sorry, but is it only me that the OIS becomes inactive?

Mi Globe Stable V10.1.2.0.PEACNFI
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] denzel09:
[MENTION=3292224]franciscofranco[/MENTION] will be there an official support for Mi 8 (dipper) ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vinicioh23:
No, he doesn't have the phone
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vmnhat:
The developers forget this kernel :(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] makmak001:
Using this ported version with xiaomi eu 10.1.2.... so yeah on r4, but it still works good. no need for update when all is running fine
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Arcinth:
Don't you have any problem with OIS?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Espmic86:
Is this working with mi 8 pro?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] makmak001:
Yeah, but the battery life is amazing. can't relate to other kernel
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
FrancoKernel⚡️- r12 Update!

Changelog (Since r4):

Merged 4.9.147

Merged 8.12.27 touch firmware

Fixed dynamic stune boost feature

Merged dynamic stune boost

Merged 8.12.20 touch firmware

Black screens after calls should be finally fixed

Merged the newer tag from CAF, ~10k changed lines in various drivers

Merged updated WiFi drivers

Slight changes to improve battery life

Another attempted fix for the black screen after a phone call bug

Merged 4.9.146

Added a possible fix for a weird ass bug where some users get black screens after a phone call

Merged some schedutil patches from upstream

Finally fixed WiFi. Now it's just built-in the Kernel, no more modules ****. I successfully tested it on 100% stock unrooted Memeui 10.1.3.0 and on the latest

LineageOS16, clean without any modifications. WiFi inits and loads up just like it should

Merged 4.9.145

Fixed WiFi module loading on Miui Pie Beta and likely other weird ass roms

100% re-done from scratch on top of the updated Pie CAF Kernel base. Exactly the same features as before, just more awesome

Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603890341

Sorry for long (af) update.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Espmic86:
Does this work with the mi8 pro UD Equuleus???
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] argraur:
No, it does not
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vmnhat:
Thank you for new update. My wifi can turn on perfectly on this version!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] overcustom:
I'm on xiaomi.eu beta 9.1.3

Can latest Franco kernel Be flashed without any problem?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vmnhat:
Yes, i'm on eu 9.1.3 too, its running perfectly!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] overcustom:
How's battery?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] latolium:
Would be nice seeing an update to r16 as far as francos changelog for the pocophone says "Power consumption should be substancially lower during runtime"
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] milouk:
This change wont apply on mi 8 as it already has these power saving flags enabled so do not count on that change.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] neuTrue:
First, I'd like to thank you for your kernel. It's the first thing I flashed after unlocking the bootloader.

Thanks for your work. :)

I think Franco was referring to these flags:

qcom,ulps-enabled;
qcom,suspend-ulps-enabled;
qcom,panel-allow-phy-poweroff;

Only the first flag is being used in your kernel.

https://github.com/milouk/Sphinx-Di...s/qcom/dsi-panel-ss-notch-fhd-ea8074-cmd.dtsi

More to read: https://android.googlesource.com/ke...ion/devicetree/bindings/fb/mdss-dsi-panel.txt

Also, Franco committed changes from kerneltoast which could play a rule into power saving.

Speaking about that, check SultanXDA (kerneltoast) Github and his work. He made a notable changes, that might be good for battery saving.

kerneltoast's github: https://github.com/kerneltoast/android_kernel_google_bluecross/commits/9.0.0-sultan
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] milouk:
He was indeed referring to these flags. You are looking at the wrong file btw this is the correct https://github.com/milouk/Sphinx-Di...ts/qcom/dsi-panel-samsung-fhd-ea8076-cmd.dtsi afaik. And to be honest i said a little lie. 2/3 flags are already in Mi 8. Ive seen the documentation and honestly the 3rd one isnt needed but ill do some tests. Ive seen all his changes and merged the ones i think are good (check my staging branch). Thanks for your support. I really do believe 2.5 will satisfy you ;)

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Zetsu3e:
Cant flash this kernel

im on miroom 9.1.24, can't flash r12, it said this kernel just for android 9 not 9.0 LOL. Can anyone help me?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] neuTrue:
It is strange, as on my device it is showing the panel as ea8074. It's either the app is wrong or Xiaomi is using more than one panel for Mi 8.

Sure I'll check your other kernel branch. Also, your telling me the new release is going to be way better than 2.4! Already satisfied with it, can't wait for 2.5 ;) :good:

@Zetsu3e:

Edit "supported.versions=9" inside anykernel.sh to "supported.versions=9,9.0".
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] milouk:
Thats interesting..maybe there are 2 panels....ill make sure the flags are on both.

Cheers mate
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] neuTrue:
Thanks, thats kind of you. :) while you are at it, maybe you want to experment with enabling: "qcom,partial-update-enabled;". It just I don't know if it will work, or even require any further DCS commands.

Cheers buddy
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Danicajilla01:
I cant down frecuency to 300Hz... Min 576hz, it's normal??

Enviado desde mi MI 8 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Tyrigi:
Development abandoned?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vmnhat:
Every rom/kernel supported by [MENTION=6881528]argraur[/MENTION] is too slow to updated.

Don't surprise
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
Well of course, we all have lives lol.

Just be patient, if a project is dropped it'll be announced for sure.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Chocklety Boyee:
Does flashing this kernel on miui 10 break reading mode?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ahorntaler:
I've got also Poco F1. There we are at r21.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] JonDoeXDA:
What does this kernel provide that's different from stock? Don't see any details about it in the first post. Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tsongming:
Thanks [MENTION=6881528]argraur[/MENTION]

I would love to check this out whenever you get a chance to update it.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] altae:
Yeah, me neither. I can't find a list of features for this kernel. What exactly has this kernel to offer for our devices?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Enricfh:
Pixel experience

Does this kernel works with last pixel experience rom installed?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
The last build was from January. I wouldn't even touch this.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] harnkalkn:
Why doesnt come update for this kernel?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ggkameleon:
Hi ! I have a mi 8 Dipper and I have buy a long time the Franco Kernel manager and use it on Oneplus before and great Kernel. I see for mi 8 the last are R12 but for Pocophone F1 are R29 I can use the R29 Pocophone F1 Franco Kernel on my mi 8 or do use R12 version ? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] victorillo15:
this kernel allows those of us who have changed the screen to load roms aosp a shame that it is not updated

Enviado desde mi MI 8 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] fradbari:
On which rom do you use this kernel?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] quyleanh:
This kernel is dead. Use other.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] Swimguy14:
I have installed various 3rd party camera apps & despite increasing video recording bitrate in app settings, recorded videos all have 40mbps bitrate.

Can the media profiles xml be edited just like with older phones?

Has anyone else tried or had success with increasing the bitrate for video recording? Any input would be appreciated

Edit: found media_profiles in system\vendor\etc...going to change it and see what happens
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] naghtan:
Well, I need to buy the 128gb because I need use 2SIMs cards and already came from MI5 128gb near to be full and in Spain, as I suppose outside China 128gb model it is not sell...

After I read all the Threads I can't install the official global ROM...

But with the rollback will could install one custom ROMs?

If is possible to unlock the bootloader, I already ask permission to unlock others Xiaomi terminals... Or they will deny to I can't change the Chinese ROM?

I'm afraid to buy these terminal because I can't find it on Ali... Why? Very Strange

Hope could heard yours is...

Best regards
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Just buy it from TradingShenzhen and choose xiaomi.eu version. Problem solved.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] palalos81:
Having the phone (6gb ram /128 storage) from honorbuy for 2 months i can surely say that unlocking the bootloader (officially) was an easy stuff. Install the xiaomi eu rom was a much more easier. Just flashed via twrp. Nothing to be afraid my friend.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] psygnosi:
I had the phone 6/128gb china version since launch and I've been flashing, china stable, china developer,

Global stable, Global developer. Just make sure you unlock bootloader the official way thru miui website. I know 720 Hours sucks but once its done, your phone will always ask for your xiaomi account instead of some retailer's account.(which is why a lot of people bootloop due to choosing flash and lock instead of just clean all).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] nijel8:
Like there is another way to unlock the bootloader...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] naghtan:
Like? I always unlock it same normal way... I remember of my Xiaomi account is authorised for unlock i don't need ask for it again, right? Last time I unlock Xiaomi phone was one mi5, 2015??? Don't remember

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] naghtan:
I don't know these website from where they send? Any problems with European customs? It's a pity, they don't change firmware any more "This product is no longer in stock with those attributes but is available with others."

:((

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
He was being sarcastic...there's only one way to unlock their bootloader - officially from xiaomi.

Many of us have ordered from them. They ship from Hong Kong and Germany (most likely drop ship from their German warehouse to Eu). The Chinese rom is fine too.

You can just unlock the bootloader yourself officially as mentioned above, then flash xiaomi.eu.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] naghtan:
The price is great and the normal shipment film NO it said without any custom risk... :) i think I will try

Enviado desde mi KFDOWI mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] naghtan:
Yesterday its arrives... and when I tried to unlock it said I msut wait dor 360 hours... :(( I supposed that mean i could unlock after these days? I think my account have permissions to do that... Its a pitty later for unlock must delete everything... a pain in the ass...

Tradding Shenzen was very good... little delayed in give back the trading number, but always goes as promised...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] 23+b9mx+xh8m:
How did you guys go by ARB?

How did you guys go by ARB?