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[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jigs4wkiller:
Do you have installed some magisk modules? There are some audio mods that have to change the device name...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] slavke1976:
Yes i install audio mods.

Thank you.

I have noticed too, as i reflash rom and when clean flash all was ok. After flashing magisk and audio mods it is back to asus
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
So... Any way to disable the two dots on the status bar? ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] KeinBernd:
Very happy so far, Google Pay is still working, even after upgrading the firmware to 9.5.16.

Also, thanks for adding a working method to hide the notch!

Just one thing, I have VoLTE up and running (o2 Germany - as expected domestically only), but VoWIFI does not seem to work. Am I missing out something or is Syberia is not compatible with VoWIFI for now?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
How do you enable VoWIFI? I have O2-de too, got the option enabled but never see it in use. The normal mobile network is good enough though.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] naryk:
is it okay to flash sphinx kernel ? is it good in syberia ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] baddevil2:
Vodafone - Germany, VoWifi is working fine here with latest Syberia. Did VoWifi work for you on other roms or on older/other devices? Maybe your operator has to unlock VoWifi for you at first? (This was the problem for me on Vodafone)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rizahakam:
what font do you want to use? if Google Font, you can try using magisk module. it will replace the font systemless. there is several font in magisk module
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
[MENTION=8833165]oipr[/MENTION]

I didn't realize you'd build the same day you replied this will be official lol.

Downloading now.

Is there any chance you'll add kcal to the kernel? It should be very easy to do so if I'm not asking for much.

I think it's maybe the only thing missing for those who want to keep the experience stock, some color tuning is needed.

Thanks for your efforts once again, it's been running great so far for me!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Alessandro999:
4g/ lte doesnt work even after reboot

any fix ? im on reccomended firmware
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] oipr:
You might need to manually add you apn
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
It's what he said.

Find your carrier's apn settings and add them manually, happened for me as well on Vodafone GR network.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Alessandro999:
fixed
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] asecond:
APN still doesn't work for me, I'm using China Telecom and it says APN settings are not available for this user. Also, I can't connect mobile data using China Telecom. The other card of mine, China Unicom, works well. Hope it can be fixed in the next version, so I can use it daily.

Thank you!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] pannik72:
MIUI version

Hi everyone

I have Mi 8 Chinese version with unlocked boot-loader and MIUI Global Developer 8.12.20.

Can I install this rom?

Which TWRP recovery I must install before I proceed with the rom installation?

Many thanks in advance.

Merry Christmas.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bawffg85:
Flash after wipe data and cache, I came from the latest developer too.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rizahakam:
1. backup all your data, including photo etc

2. format your data, not wipe but format. this will remove encryption from your phone storage, but all your data will be lost

3. flash the rom

4. flash dm-verity, this step to prevent the rom from encrypt your storage again, except you want to encrypt your storage then don't flash this

5. flash GApps

6. (optional) flash magisk and all magisk module

7. boot into your rom, first boot will take several minutes

you can use TWRP by [MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION], in LOS thread
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Xenolast:
I got updater process ended with error:7

How can I solve this?

I am in hurry now.

Thank you guys
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] AfridiBlack1:
Best rom ever

I am on this Rom for the past 2 days and the battery life is amazing.I got like more then 10 hours screen on time and for the guy that ask for the error 7 above. man you need to download the right file not the gemini one but for the dipper ok

Highly recommended guys.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tuanduy7453:
Weather lockscreen seems do not autoupdate.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kluknawa235:
Nice rom, fast and battery friendly, but wifi tethering or usb tethering not work.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] burgess_boy:
Can confirm hotspot is not working. That's the only issue I have found so far.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] oipr:
Trying to fix for next weeks update :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kluknawa235:
OK.

temporary tethering fix is: flash sphinx kernel :)

for me wifi tethering works now
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] atrufinibr:
You've downloaded the wrong version. Download de DIPPER version, do not click directly the green button on download page unless it's the dipper version.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] pannik72:
Many thanks for your help.

I managed to install the rom today and it lolks really good.

I can't find how to register face picture for face unlock.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kluknawa235:
I found problem with sending SMS.

Try configure sms centrum number but still sms not sendig.

Any typ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
It's ok but not necessary. The new build's kernel is pretty stable now.

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Ouh I didn't consider that. Does it cost extra too?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mrjayviper:
Anyone got Google pay working without magisk? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] quyleanh:
Check in LineageOS thread. There are some work around.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gundam311:
Please can someone help me with aod, Android q text clock? Why is it my "It's" is all black? Unlike in aosip, I change the color of it
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
So I was on xiaomi.EU 9.3.14 before flashing syberia - looking pretty good so far - but I think I need to udpate to at least the Fw / vendor version 9.4.18 mentioned in op.... But the download link in post #2 doesn't work.

Anyone got a link?

Also, does syberia require global or China based vendor / Fw images?

Or is that irrelevant?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] NullPointer:
Why the build is usedebug build?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tuanduy7453:
Where can I active "dismiss lockscreen when unlock by IR face"?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rizahakam:
try to find in setting search "face auto unlock"
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ahorntaler:
Actually best rom for Mi8. Low battery drain, fast and smooth.:good::good:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Well after loosing a couple of hours for trying to use global stable images and constantly getting ****ed by encryption I ended up using xiaomi.eu stable as a vendor base for a clean flash of Syberia 2.5.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Yeah of course. Xiaomi.eu always builds upon the latest official Xiaomi beta so it's much more current
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Nope, xiaomi.eu STABLE.. Not weekly. ;)

The problem with global stable is /data encryption.

(someone on telegram told me to use global stable)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] oipr:
or global beta just use dfe Ill add it to the first post just join the telegram group
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Please also fix the link to the necessary vendor image. :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
There's a whole thread for vendor image in the forum. Why don't you use that? ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
... Because I was told that to use stable not weeklies.

Fixing the link & instructions in post #2 would be nice.

Can't hurt to have the necessary files in the OP.

Not sure what's missing that caused these encryption and twrp issues. Disable_dm-verity?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] NewKindOfWorld:
Dirty flashed latest build over previous one , won't boot (got same problem with previous one when tried dirty flash over)

Cleaned flash, no problem, eveything works great! ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Weird... Dirty flash previous build works fine for me though. Currently wait for the newest build to finish downloading :3
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Need to Uninstall magisk or disable modules before updating.

Also I've finally figured out how to use global vendor images with this rom, thanks to someone on telegram channel:

Syberia install / update:

1. Flash global vendor image (skip if you don't want to update vendor)

2. Flash syberia

2.5 (only on initial install) Flash micro gapps package

3. Flash Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_v1.4.zip

4. Flash magisk

5. Reboot system
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Hmmmm can I use the Vendor/Firmware from this thread https://xdaforums.com/mi-8/development/vendor-vendor-firmvare-links-custom-roms-t3914843

The file size seems to be pretty big that I'm afraid that is actual firmware & not only the vendor file. I want to dirty flash because it seems to work so far :/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Yes, that's what I used.

Full miui rom file is over 1gb....
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Hmmm ok so after flashing the newest build my Mi 8 boots up fine. But:

- it says Fingerprint hardware not available.

- Lots of crash & reboots.

Edit: Apparently the kernel wasn't updated with the latest one. After flashing this it seems to be working again :D
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
From telegram

Use 24/05 instead or wait for for the re-upload

Fingerprints sensors is a kernel issue with a specific sensor type. Fixed simple kernel should be on github page
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] p-we:
Just installed v 06-01-2029. Getting message 'fingerprint hardware not found'. Indeed fingerprint unlock is dead.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Flash the latest kernel. I used Canting.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] NewKindOfWorld:
Uninstalling magisk solves the dirty flash / won't boot problem, thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Apparently we shouldn't wipe cache when updating / dirty flashing, according to Ethan on telegram
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] broken514:
some apps dont ignore the notch when forced fullscreen like Asphalt 9

and sometimes the animation for back on Edge gestures gets stock on screen and you need to touch the screen again for it to go back
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] naryk:
Any issues on the latest syberia build ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] IDN9:
Nope, works smoothly
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] naryk:
Using stock kernel ? The display is saturated but it still looks good
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Was the 2.6 pulled down?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] naryk:
still there.. i downloaded already

But it sometimes freezes for some reason idk,

Does anybody experience the same ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Not anymore. Just downloaded. It runs great (with newest Twisted Kernel)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] slavke1976:
there is a bug, when receive phone call, cant answer on lock screen, have to unlock phone and then swipe to answer.

Did dirty install new build over previous one
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] naryk:
Does it drains the battery faster ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Idk... I left all my connections on including Wi-Fi hot-spot & leave it outdoor under the sun for better signal... It does get REALLY hot though.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] trahzebuck:
Did you already flash the new kernel? Simple 4.4? Give it a try.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
I have some random reboots... I'd rather overheating than random reboots though :(

Edit: Oook... Not only random reboots but also Bluetooth having problem turning on :/

Definitely (Simple) Kernel related problems, just as seen in previous builds.

Guess I'm sticking with Twisted ? for now :/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rOck4n:
Cant get this ROM to boot properly. After doing some clean flash it boots directly to fastboot, even after trying to install with and without magisk and using and not using the dm-verity thing.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rizahakam:
what rom you previously? if come from MIUI you need to format your data, not only wipe data
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rOck4n:
Same, coming from MIUI, but no ROM would have the fingerprint reader working, came back to AOSP and the only ROM that could boot without problems was Havoc. BTW by format data you mean giving it EXT4 - F2FS format or wiping internal storage as well?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rizahakam:
just format storage. if you want to change your data partition to F2FS it's up to you.

format storage is done by typing yes, so unless you typing yes then it's only wipe internal storage. but if you format storage, your internal storage will be wiped completely.

the purpose is to remove encryption as you will install custom rom
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
I came from xiaomi.eu. No problem there. Make sure your device is dipper too. On Pixel Experience thread there's a whyred who tried to flash dipper & kept asking why nothing was working.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Nope, not kernel related. You either didn't flash correctly or have the wrong vendor.

It's also possible that some other partition like Fw or persist isn't right.

If you want to be sure use miflash and fastboot flash the latest global stable fastboot images.

As always with miflash be absolutely sure "clean all AND relock" is NOT selected. ;)

Then flash xiaomi.eu stable 10.3.3 rom(for vendor)

Wipe /system /data and /cache

then flash latest syberia

Flash open gapps micro or smaller

Flash magisk 19.3

Zero issues and amazing battery life

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If your fingerprint sensor isn't working in miui then a partition is ****ed. Same with face unlock.

Flashing fastboot images will fix it
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
I have a fingerprint scanner problem earlier after dirty flashing v2.5. Flashing Twisted Kernel solved it though.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
My payment app is working with Magisk hide so I'd say GPay works with Magisk hide too.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] paveu241:
[MENTION=6022234]TeeHoang[/MENTION] on Xiaomi.eu payment apps works too but Google Pay not. Can you check it?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
I'm running Syberia right now. It's been so smooth so I don't want to reflash everything. Sorry :/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] paveu241:
[MENTION=6022234]TeeHoang[/MENTION] you misunderstood my words. Check it on Syberia.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Setting it up was fine. But I'm not going to pay with Gpay, as I have another payment app already.

Not a big fan of nfc (near field communications), as someone walking by can trigger the thing.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] paveu241:
Google Pay is working only if screen is turned on.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] KaKi87:
How do I disable the mountain icon and the rounded corners while hide notch option is active ? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Look under Syberia settings. Jesus.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] KaKi87:
Settings were better organized back in Android 4 and 5.

Now I spend minutes to find some ridiculous option

We have the search feature but it's almost useless lol

I checked every option of every section of Syberia Settings 5 times I didn't found anything about hiding the mountain icon or removing the rounded shape while hide notch option enabled.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Loald:
its on the notification bar settings
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Clearly should've looked harder. :D

Solution see post above.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ahorntaler:
Google Pay is working with Magisk Hide.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] KeinBernd:
Latest build is giving me some random soft reboots, also when leaving the range of my home WiFi network for some reason? GPay still working great though.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
What's your kernel? I'm running on the latest kernel on this forum is Canting, based on 4.9.181 since the day before. So far no (random) reboots at all!

Syberia's kernels aren't often up-to-date so it's probably causing restarts.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Loald:
is there any changelog about the new syberia build??
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gozzaa:
i solved this issues by flashing global stable miui through fastboot, then miui eu latest stable for vendor, then clean flash.

seems like something messed up a system/vendor partition. someone else also had this problem and solved it like this
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
This is correct
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] takis:
Are you talking about a weird blackout that occurs when waking up or nothing like that?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
The weird blackout thing happened to me with older builds too. Luckily not on the newest one though.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] takis:
How long have you been running the latest one
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Since its release. Only 1 reboot today so I flash the latest Canting (based on 4.9.181) & no problem so far :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Davin.Baru:
How is the battery life?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
Excellent coming from any MIUI based Rom.

Almost no standby drain:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Monastario:
Hello Guys,

I have installed Syberia ROM and it looks great, it also has every option that I need, I managed to set it up exactly how I like. The only issue is the google pay again. From what I've heard you guys managed to get it to work. Do you have any tips to get it working? I have Magisk 19.3 and OpenGapps from 14.06.2019, google play services hidden in Magisk, Safetynet check is successful, device is certified on google play. But I still cannot add my card to google pay. I tried clearing all data from google play and google pay and re-adding card then but to no avail.

I will be greatful for any tip. Thank you in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Oh man... I personally don't use GPay but my order payment apps are working fine with Magisk.

Hmmm does vendor/firmware version affect this? I have the vendor from 30.05.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Shaytan06:
Hello, I can't find the fave unlock, where is it? Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] TeeHoang:
Look into the Smartlock option under Security.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] HenryLolsen:
On my rooted Nexus 6P it is enough (or necessary) to hide the Google Pay App, not the entire Play Services.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] irock4god:
how do we increase the clock size?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] leebogz:
Hi sorry for a newbie request, i would like to install this rom properly. Can someone provide me a step by step that you did to install this rom without any problems. Im coming from eu rom stable build 10.3.3. Thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Stoffl_:
reread the last couple pages and/or the OP.

Coming from xiaomi.eu stable you allready have the correct vendor images so ignore that step.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] adamsmith:
Hi Monastario,

Here is the process i've used to make it work:

1) download a SQL database editor. I used: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ditor&hl=en_US

2) download a terminal emulator program. I used terminus but any terminal emulator should work.

3) make sure Google pay is forced close, if it is open.

4) open SQL editor. Navigate to /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases

5) open dg.db

6) change any value that lists "attest" in the name (first column) to 0 in the third column. Mine was showing a value of 10 in the third column for each of these values. (Column c for sqlite database editor I used)

7) open the terminal emulator.

8) get root access (su)

9) cd /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases

10) type: chmod 440 dg.db - This makes dg.db read only (for owner and group, and no access for world.)

11) reboot

This is from this thread: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/magisk-google-pay-gms-17-1-22-pie-t3929950

I've tried a few other things listed in the thread, but have had success with this process, with the Syberia rom.

PS. Infact, I've been testing other ROMs and will be going back to Syberia tonight due to the success if had. It's survived updates also (however, not the lastest - I'll be checking this tomorrow when I reload tonight :) )
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] HenryLolsen:
Are the instructions in OP still up-to-date?

I will also try to install Syberia in a couple of days and asked myself the same thing (with regards to Vendor/Firmware). The instructions in OP specifically link to 9.4.18. Apart from the fact that the link is dead I already assumed that being on a recent MiUI version (10.3.2 global stable in my case) is sufficient, but it would be nice to have an official confirmation (I also read the last pages not only of this thread, but also the ones from other ROMs). Often I also read something about flashing some force-decrypt file, and till now I couldn't figure out, why in some instances this seems to be necessary.

Anyway, I now

assume

that the following installation procedure should work:

- have Pie-based MiUI installed

- unlock bootloader with Mi-Flash-Tool

- flash TWRP for dipper in fastboot

- format /system, /data and /cache and TWRP

- flash Syberia ROM in TWRP

- flash open Gapps in TWRP