yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
Which device did you flash? And didn't you understand that you need a full OTA to use the payload method?

Check if the device is in QdLoader 9008 mode, then you can still recover it. But if it is in some other mode, then the recovery needs disassembly.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] lilmonkw:
I missed that payload information, and it's my fault. My device is in the 9008 mode now. Nokia 7.2.

I did not use the full OTA, and then I pretty much broke things. The OTA I used was the one I pulled out after it automatically downloaded on my phone. The device had August security patched firmware (the only one on the hikari website) installed.

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I messed up with flashing not full OTA, and it's my fault. My device is Nokia 7.2. It's in the QdLoader 9008 mode.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
From QDLoader, we should be able to fix it, but unfortunately, Nokia has not released a rawprogram and patch0.xml files. But you can likely use the one from Nokia X71 after slightly modifying it. Then flash abl and xbl using QFIL tool. Once you have a working bootloader (fastboot mode), you will be able to flash the stock ROM again.

I think [MENTION=7601808]hikari_calyx[/MENTION] will have a better idea about which files to use.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] lilmonkw:
What would I need to modify in those files? And is there a possibility of Nokia releasing rawprogram and patch0.xml for 7.2 ever?
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] mxy2008sdo@live.cn:
"use Payload.bin" not support Python3 for Windows Store
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] sayaoks:
u need install python 3.

and install protobuf "python install protobuf"

for payload flash

if your python use "python3 / py" for running python...

use latest v1.1.4 its support
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Talon Pro:
On my 7.2 im trying to go back to stock from Lineage 16.0 (unofficial) so that some things will work again and im getting:

"Flash abort!! Phone Looked Bootloader" (not a typo)

"ALL TASK COMPLETE"
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
Hi, is your device critical unlocked? If not, please do it.

fastboot oem device-info
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Talon Pro:
The bootloader is, how do you think i got the Lineage on it? I dont how to unlock anything else, this is all new to me on the Android side, im a Windows guy. I have TWRP on it, will that matter?

Nvm, i figured it out, got it unlocked.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Talon Pro:
It gets to "Flashing system.img to system_b" and aborts. Same thing happens if i switch to system_a.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
You unpacked the system, boot and vendor image to the same folder as well, right? And not to some other folder. The file exists in the same directory?
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Talon Pro:
It worked the first time, then i tried to flash LIneage again and i guess something happened. But i swapped that phone and its not longer an issue.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Syonis:
May can i ask you witch partition is the recovery one?

I've have a long list and there is nothing with recovery in it name.

abl_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p33

abl_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p34

apdp -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p36

bluetooth_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p45

bluetooth_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p46

The bootimages to patch with Magisk:

boot_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p13

boot_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14

cmnlib64_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p22

cmnlib64_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p24

cmnlib_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p21

cmnlib_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p23

ddr -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p43

devcfg_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p58

devcfg_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p59

devinfo -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p62

dip -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p35

dpo -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p38

dsp_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p31

dsp_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p32

dtbo_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p54

dtbo_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p55

elableinfo -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p53

frp -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p60

fsc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p47

fsg -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p11

hyp_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7

hyp_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

keymaster_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p19

keymaster_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p20

keystore -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p57

limits -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p40

logdump -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p61

logfs -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p42

mdtp_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p27

mdtp_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p28

mdtpsecapp_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p25

mdtpsecapp_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p26

misc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p56

modem_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p29

modem_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p30

modemst1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p49

modemst2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p50

msadp -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p37

oemowninfo -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

persist -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p51

pmic_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9

pmic_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10

pwinfo -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p52

rawdump -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p65

rpm_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5

rpm_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

sec -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p44

splash -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p39

ssd -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p48

sti -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p63

storsec -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p64

system_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15

system_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p16

toolsfv -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p41

tz_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

tz_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4

userdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p68

vbmeta_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p66

vbmeta_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p67

vendor_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p17

vendor_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p18

xbl_a -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1

xbl_b -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

PS: the list is from a Nokia 6.2
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
Hi, the recovery is no longer a partition. It is now a part of the boot image. So, your recovery is in your boot_a and boot_b alongside the boot image. You should read more about the A/B devices and recovery ramdisk being part of the boot image :good:
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Syonis:
Oh, ok. Thx a lot.

So if I patch one with TWRP and reflash with an stock boot.img everything should be fine for OTAs.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
Yes. But each month's boot image is unique. You should take an own backup of the month you'll be on. Else the phone won't boot if you flash a different month's image. I upload the backups at mega. And they should be fine. But you should still try taking your backup. The boot image for different regional variant can be different. I didn't test though.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Syonis:
Yes, thx.

I've collected many of these since I own that phone.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] vyaskd:
Can you plz explain more about installing and setting python ?
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] thegamingcat13:
the tool says my nokia 4.2 is bootloader locked while the device it self says bootloader unlocked. Can anyone help with this I have provided the log file below.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] sayaoks:
which version do you use....

check new files I upload for 4.2 & 3.2

I skip unlock checking....

PM me. if it not work..... https://t.me/fav_husband
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] sayaoks:
go to python website... download & install

I recommend v3.7

some user have problem with v3.8
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] thegamingcat13:
Thanks it worked for me.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] qhi1412:
Thanks the tool works for flash. but after flash finish, my nokia 5.1 plus stuck on android one logo then get loop reboot . using profile nokia 3.1 plus and nokia 5.1 plus for flash.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Arunragav:
My bootloader is locked and now in android 10. Is it possible to flash this 390 firmware using this nft and unlock bootloader ??
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] sayaoks:
NFT required Unlockbootloader to work Sir...

For unlock phone u can contact [MENTION=4947821]singhnsk[/MENTION]
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] eX1337:
Hello there,

I successfully installed the Android 10 Stock-ROM on my Nokia 7.2 some Weeks ago (Android 10.0.0 DDV2250 HOME BREW (March 2020)).

Today I received the first OTA-Update (V2.270) but I'm unable to install it. My Device is allways showing "Installationproblem" after a few Seconds.

How can I fix this?

I only unlocked the Bootloader to flash the Stock-ROM, there is no root, custom recovery or anything like that.

Thanks in advance!
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
Please try to install the full Android 10 OTA (2250 or 2270) using NFT.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] eX1337:
Thanks for your answer.

Where can I find the 2270 OTA File? I can only find 2250 online.

Apart from that, is flashing the Update with NFT without the Option "Erase userdata" working for Full OTA images or do I have to wipe / erase all Data?
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] singhnsk:
Going forward should not need you to wipe the data. Going backwards requires it. You can take the 2270 OTA from this URL:

https://android.googleapis.com/pack.../34f88c8591e1f2d996a6d88578b03e5f8d7eadb1.zip
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] itsuki1412:
On NFT new version support custom rom. is that mean i can flash GSI with this tool?
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] sayaoks:
yes..

u need rename it to system.img

and put your vbmeta.img (from stock) & system.img to same folder...

when flash check option "disabled verify on vbmeta"
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] sayaoks:
flash otafile use NFT dont check disabled verify on vbmeta.. and update will work fine..

i will add support to that homebrew on next update ?
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Talon Pro:
Im trying to reload the stock ROM after a failed attempt at LOS 16 reload. I think i might have wiped both slots. This tool goes through the motions of flashing, gets to the end and fails and aborts. The only think i can do is switch slots and on one it gets the dead android robot for Recovery and the other slot will only boot to bootloader screen, no OS.
[Nokia 7.2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] wojtess:
nokia 7.1 is supported?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] RamenWarrior:
I bought Galaxy A50 the other day and when testing the camera yesterday I noticed some purple (and white when it's completely dark) spots (noise?) in low-light photos that I took. They're mostly on the left side (when shooting horizontally) of the photos. Is this normal? Does anyone else have these?

Low light photo 1

Low light photo 2 complete darkness (PRO Mode 800 ISO)
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] tinkerman61:
I recently installed the latest 2 forced updates from AT&T and updated most of my apps. Now my phone is now really slow and I am unable to tell what is causing it.

How can I find out what is causing the Phone to be so slow and unresponsive? Battery use is good and not draining faster than normal. Guessing it has something to do with CPU usage, however with Google now blocking all app access to the CPU usage, not sure how to diagnose this. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] brunotuga:
Have a look power mode is not on save mode...

If else clean the phone should sort the issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] StoneyJSG:
After the last AT&T update which brought me to ASIP, my phone has been a little buggy. I think AT&T is to blame. Why do these phones force updates anyway? You would think there would be a lawsuit going or something on that.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] tinkerman61:
Power saver mode is not enabled.

After a reboot, the phone is fast and slowly degrades.

By clean the phone I assume you mean a factory reset?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] NickosD:
From recovery mode try to wipe the cache
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] izephyr:
I would recommend that you follow these steps (in order):

Reset Accessibility

Reset Network Settings

Reset Settings

Phone will reboot and after that go to recovery mode (Vol Up+Bixby+Power) and clear cache.

When phone is restarted, wait 5 min. Then install Galaxy Labs and Install the App Booster module. Optimize apps using the App Booster. Reboot. Now see if these makes any difference.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] ramnkc:
Just go to recovery and clear cache will do
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] tinkerman61:
I did clear the cache after updating my apps. I tried it again yesterday and it did help some, although the Gmail app is still very sluggish.

[MENTION=3257741]izephyr[/MENTION], I will try your suggestion if things dont improve soon. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] ikenvape:
With Galaxy labs. It detects we did an update and will offer a full optimization per app. Called App booster. Takes a little bit of time but works.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] tinkerman61:
I ended up turning off AT&T Mobile Network Diagnostics in Mobile Networks and this solved the phone slowness. Found that solution in another thread.

Thanks for the help!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] NickosD:
I actually have the same issue after android 10 updates and I can't fix it. Already did a factory reset while on beta 6 and I don't want to do again if I'm not sure it will solve it. After a day it seems slowish, and I think it has something to do with the gpu. Apps that don't need it (like xda labs and other simple apps) are fine, but when I open camera, instagram stories or a game, sometimes it even becomes unresponsive.

I don't have myself that setting to test (mobile network diagnostics)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jaisourabh:
Hi guys, please help me, i am unable to cast Amazon Prime from MI note 7 pro however i can do it with MI note 5 pro.

When i cast Amazon Prime from Mi note 7 pro i am only able to listen the Audio however video went black.

I am wondering if i am the one who is facing this or i need to install some software to do that, i believe if it is possible with note 5 pro then it should be possible with note 7 pro.
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] hsm90:
hello,

realme Q does not have arabic language ,

how to install it?
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] greenys':
It doesn't. You can't. Rmq supports English, Spanish and Asian languages.
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] hsm90:
thanks man,

what about global rom of realme 5 pro, can i install it?
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] greenys':
Theoretically Europe device and rom isn't released yet. In fact I know a guy who already ordered and got Europe version but it's so new it has limited support. Don't know about languages. I'd link you his profile but we mostly talk on telegram and xda doesn't like that.
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] hsm90:
thanks man

you are very helpful:)
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Tmv_Josue:
Realme Q does not support Spanish, I am from Mexico and I wish it has it but no, has Asian languages, French and Russian.

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You can't install aditional languages on the device, but you can make third party apps display the language you want if them support it, is what I did in my device, I wish make a Guide about this but I haven't had time to do it yet.

In short, you need to install an app called morelocale 2 then you need to give it permission trought ADB to it can do changes on your device.

Link to morelocale 2 in Play store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale

Here are a good guide that you can follow, (altough is in spanish, maybe you find one in your language googling):

https://c.mi.com/thread-483405-1-0.html
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Azhar salim:
realme 5 pro have it
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] greenys':
I try ?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] new_world_2006:
Guys , I am new on Op7 , I had a stuck in fastboot because of unable to use boot command, then using msm tool I went back to 9.5.3 . I re did the unlock and then whenver I tried to install twrp using fastboot , it shows remote : unknown error

How I can install twrp and magisk ?? And update to 10 ?

I need step by step please . Considering I am on 9.5.3 OEM unlocked but I am unable to use fastboot boot option.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jimmy123322:
U can only install twrp through booted TWRP

also pie and q version of OOS need proper boot.img TWRP from this thread https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-7-pro/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3931322
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] blas4me:
Upgrade to 10, then Root.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] new_world_2006:
So how i can root, if i have damaged fastboot boot command?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Namolas:
First thing is to OTA update to anything other than 9.5.3. Seemed to me I remembered when I first got the device (many months ago) somebody mentioned there was a fastboot issue on 9.5.3. So just take whatever OTA is availabe to you. Probably 9.5.13

If you still can't boot the twrp.img after that then try manually changing the active slot in fastboot;

fastboot getvar current-slot *(take note of the current slot this command returns)*

fastboot --set-active= *(=a or =b to change slot to the opposite the first command returned)*

fastboot reboot bootloader

So you should end up with something like this;

fastboot --set-active=a

fastboot reboot bootloader

fastboot boot "C:\Adb\twrp-3.3.1-4-guacamole.img"
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] blas4me:
Bootloader is not damaged, did you enable usb debugging.

Please read, most of us have been there, and a lot of us are coming from some other OnePlus device. Project treble was discussed a lot on 5T forums. If your bootloader detects custom firmware while locked, it will lock the phone. You can't run fastboot commands because you missed a step somewhere.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KillerBytes:
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/14/20964477/googles-rcs-chat-android-rollout-us-ccmi-texting-sms

Just tested it out and it works.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Do I need to run an update through the app store?

Never mind sorry for the question
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
What phone do you have, and what carrier are you on?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KillerBytes:
Pixel 4 XL and AT&T
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] teamtosh:
Pixel 4 xl T-Mobile. Not working for me
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
Only working in the US
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Been working in Canada for a month or so. On Telus for Pixel and some LG devices too.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ramone360:
I'm on T-Mobile with the pixel 3a with latest update . Am I missing something?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ilal2ielli:
Well considering it's Google's famed staged update process, you will probably have the update by next year.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pkmoazzam:
just updated and It does not work on AT&T.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ibphantom:
So I have the Pixel 4XL on Verizon and was able to get RCS working with a buddy who has a Pixel 1 on Google Fi. However I don't seem to have luck with others such as my girlfriend who has an S10 on ATT. Any ideas?

My phone works, but how do I convince others to use it too and make it compatible across network and devices?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
Pixel 4 XL and I'm with Google Fi, it's been working

since 2 weeks now with Messages Beta apk!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Att.Fan1982:
Anyone get this working using Samsung messages app? I hear it’s suppose to work through there as well but no luck on my end.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blazinazn:
It's not currently working on Samsung messages but apparently google is working on it.

"The Google Messages app is also a hard requirement right now (outside some carrier collaborations like Rogers’ and Sprint’s use of Jibe) but it sounds like the company would like to open things up to other apps in the future, stating that "we are working on bringing chat features broadly to more regions, carriers and other messaging apps (e.g. Samsung Messages)."

Source: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...now-about-googles-rcs-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] holzzelt:
hey is there a tool or software with which i can check if my battery is broken or if it has full capacity? my battery lasts only 2 days, this sucks!

if i use a 1600 mah battery, will the percentage be displayed correctly? or can the tytn only handle 1350 battery and i have to take the 1600 out and put it back in?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] jinxman:
two days is not bad. mine wouldnt last more than 24 hours due to the way is use it. i have bluetooth on all the time, wifi on nearly all day and my display is set to the brightest mode and i turn it on very often. i dont expect the battery to last longer than 24 hours.

its a agood habit to keep pumping electricity into it every now and then
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] gwnorth:
Yeah, I need to charge every night. It's not the battery per se, it's just the Tilt/Kaiser uses a lot of power, especially if you check email often, use BT and wifi a lot (GPS too eats up power). I don't use push mail at all, so that helps stretch the battery (I just manually check my mail periodically throughout the day).

I think many people would say if you are getting 2 days on a full charge, that is great!

Personally, I just got a second charger for my desk at work, and have a car charger in the glove box. If I know I'm going to be away from those for a lengthy period (weekends say) I have a AA battery powered emergency charger (from pocketsolutions.com) I can take with me.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] robneymcplum:
I've got to wait 360 HOURS if I want to unlock this thing? AND give them my mobile number and email address???

Is that right? And nobody has thought thats ****ing weird til now?

I'm glad I haven't opened the box yet, think this will be being returned...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] tsongming:
Yeah, it really sounds like you need to send it back. using custom roms on a Xiaomi device isn't for you?

The 2 week wait is a security measure, and it was needed due to scammers. Yes, we all waited and honestly don't care to hear the whining. Hate to be a **** but it appears that you have been around long enough to know.

If you read more, you will see why Xiaomi choose to make people wait two weeks, and yes you absolutely must register your phone. It's actually very useful because you can enable Mi Cloud to backup and restore whatever files and programs/data should you need to wipe the device, and its the reason why the phone is unbrickable for the people that registered their devices.

Again, tens of thousands of us are just fine with all of that.
If that bothers you then please do return it, and you will never know what a perfect device the Mi8 truly is.

The Mi8 is without a doubt one of the best phones for using custom roms, and we have a lot of great developers here, the camera is fantastic and even better when using the most recent Pixel Camera Mod

To go on, the recent beta Android 10 Miui is far superior to stock.

Another option is to downgrade and buy the Xiaomi A3 which comes with Android One and there is no wait to unlock the bootloader.

Sorry for being Harsh, but I surely answered your questions.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] robneymcplum:
O understand why,and like you say, I've been here years with hundreds of devices.

It just seems odd they have my number, email and all access for 15 days whilst I get ’nothing’ back in that time. any thing I can do whilst waiting? Like root or app removal? Ad blocks...etc...?