yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] luizzcosta:
I believe it's a custom rom, because it says MIUI by xiaomi.eu

12.5.1Stable

12.5.1.0(RFCCNXM)

This last code with the CN shows is Chinese and when I first booted the phone I saw a few Chinese characters but since then they disappeared. Also, all the chinese bloatware is gone. All Google stuff is working neatly as well. And now I have multi-languages options instead of only English and Chinese, as in the stock version.

When I go to camera app info in the stock Chinese rom, I see it's xiaomi and from com.mlab.cam version 5.0 (my brother has exact the same phone, I bought them together, so I checked on his phone)

But on my phone it says com.android.cam version 4.3.000230.7

And the most important, I took similar pics with both phones and the Chinese rom native camera app is undisputably better, has way better pics, definition, sharpness, etc
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] shafi1885:
This ROM is also from xiaomi and officially maintained by xiaomi AFAIK. I am not sure why you are experiencing that much difference. But you can always use a GCam which is far better than stock cam. Search for GCam in your device thread.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] GnatGoSplat:
I also have this issue. How can I tell if my ROM is Chinese?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] luizzcosta:
Go to settings > my device > all specs and check the MIUI version. If the letters in the middle read CN, it means it's chinese ROM. If they read EU, it's european version
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] GnatGoSplat:
Thanks. Turns out it was indeed CN. Was going to go Global, but decided to go xiaomi.eu ROM since majority of people seem to think it's better than Global. Had a hell of a time flashing it, ran into minor road blocks and had to Google for solutions at every stop, but got it done late last night and so far pretty happy with it.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] luizzcosta:
Glad to know mate. I ended up soft bricking my phone trying to do that, lol, I had to take it to a technician.

I've got the global rom installed now and it's working perfectly. Where did you get this version? Could you share the link?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] GnatGoSplat:
I got it from here:

MIUI 12.0 - MIUI 12.0/12.1/12.2/12.5 STABLE RELEASE

STABLE RELEASE RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...

xiaomi.eu

There's a newer Weekly, but I decided to get the Stable.

More specifically, I got the 12.5 version from here, linked off that page.

Downloads for : -Android- Generic Device/Other | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

androidfilehost.com

Reason being my CN ROM was 12.5 so I decided to get the one that's equally as new.

I've been using it quite a bit the last couple days, and I'd have to say I'm very happy with it. Very stable so far, comparable battery life, and push notifications work much better than they've ever worked since I got the phone.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] luizzcosta:
Thanks for sharing.

I wanna try this one too.

To be honest, even though it's working alright my phone, I must admit I preferred the Chinese stock version (aside from Chinese bloatware, of course). It was smoother. And battery life on the Chinese rom, for me, was waaay better.

I've changed roms because the 12.5 they cut off Google services, so I couldn't use any.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] GnatGoSplat:
xiaomi.eu ROMs are based on the China ROMs, so they should be similar performance.

All the Google stuff so far works perfectly.

I didn't try the Global one to compare, but I think the xiaomi.eu ROM seems just as smooth as the original China one.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] shafi1885:
READ THIS EDITED COMMENT OF MINE, NO NEED TO CHANGE YOUR ROM, AND YOUR PROBLEM WILL BE 100 % SOLVED
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] GnatGoSplat:
I had read your comment before flashing to xiaomi.eu, but figured if I'm going to have to unlock bootloader, root, flash recover, and flash gapps, might as well go all the way and flash the ROM too. Similar amount of steps anyway, and the eu ROM fixed a lot of issues I had with apps not working in the background despite granting permissions and issues with push notifications not working. The added face unlock is nice too.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Hello, I also have the same device Xiaomi CC 9 Meitu Edition(Vela). I have been trying to find a xiaomi.eu custom rom that supports my device but so far I haven't been able to, since on xiaomi.eu it just shows pyxis in the list of supported devices and not vela.

Also after updating to miui 12.5 all the google apps (which I had previously installed via google installer from xiaomi app store) were working fine except maps, I fixed maps by uninstalling it and then installing its apk from apkmirror. Maps work fine but don't support signing in with your Google account, I also uninstalled google play services and installed a slightly older version from apk mirror which made almost everything work fine but then after a day or two GMAIL stopped working :(

By any chance do you know which custom rom did the technician install? and how he did it?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] shafi1885:
Well,he also said that the custom ROM's camera wasn't good as the previous one. My advice is, don't change the ROM if you are not into it. Much simpler solution is rooting your device and use magisk Gapps module, everything works well, everything
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Actually, Google play store and other Google apps along with maps are working fine, it's just Gmail that's causing the issue, Is google maps and Gmail working fine for you after flashing the gapps package? Because at the moment my phone is passing SafetyNet without any issues(since it's not rooted), the only problem I have is with Gmail :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] shafi1885:
try different gapps package, did you try the one I mentioned above? if you have unlocked bootloader, just root your phone. gmail problem should be solved
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Update: All apps including maps, gmail, google meet etc are working fine Without unlocking Bootloader or rooting etc.

It's just that I am not able to sign in to google maps, but I don't mind it much...

Step by step solution:

1) Uninstall the existing google play services, and download the latest version from apkpure. After installing it everything should work fine :)

2) Disable auto-update on all apps from the play store, (if google play services updates automatically, it breaks everything)

3) Enjoy, install all google apps via apkpure and not via play store as they stop working.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] shafi1885:
do you know what's the latest update is? Xioami included GMS in MIUI 12.5.2 , so wait for official MIUI update XDD
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] vancevaldivia:
Its still not working
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] PapaAirstream:
@Harsh223 didn't work for me either-- i downloaded/tried Google Play Services v21.24.18 and Play Store won't open.

What ROM are you saying this worked on for you? CN 12.5.1 stable? Anyone else able to get this alternative to work?

which would be ideal...

i hope someone further evolves an alternative for those of us simply taking OTA updates and not already rooted... which to do so has a prereq of being bootloader unlocked which further requires wiping (if i'm following).

I'm sure we'd all be fine to revert the update too, but i gather there's also no clean way of doing that w/out wiping/bootloader unlocking/rooting either, etc. Xiaomi if you're reading this... would be great if you somehow tweaked things and offered the prior CN stable version as a downgrade OTA for those of us who were fooled.

@shafi1885 to be clear, i totally appreciate your effort as well as the time you took to post and share that. Really want to avoid wiping! I may get there, though i suspect only AFTER replacing the phone entirely... and only then taking the time (and risk of bricking it) from a hobbiest perspective once i have a new primary device and am certain i have everything i want/need running properly. What's required to take that root route is pretty steep for those of us just clicking accept on OTA updates...

I unknowingly updated to v12.5.1.0 RGGCNXM ota recently on a Redmi Note 8 Pro device, several weeks after initially being prompted with NO NOTICE in 'What's New' relnotes about the impact on Google Play Store and Play Services.

(I get why they did it... now after reading more about it. I DO NOT understand why Xiaomi would elect to do so without warning existing customers of the impact in the relnotes/'What's New' shared in the Updater app v. simply pushing it OTA & solely 'selling' the shiny new functionality. Terrible.)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Hey, It seems to be working perfectly fine for me for the past few weeks now, not even a single issue, I am currently on CN 12.5.1 Stable( Xiaomi CC 9 Mietu Edition, vela) and have google play services version 21.24.15(040400-381273646) running, I am sharing the google play services installer, and all the apks you need, so that you can fix it up.

Please note, I am not responsible for any issues that may arise from you modifying your phone in any way, please do understand that you are proceeding at your own risk.

Step 1. Uninstall Existing Google play services etc.

Step 2. Install the Google Installer APk(base.apk)

Step 3. Open the installer and start installing Google services.

Step 4. Update google play services via apk(Attached in this post).

Step 5. Update Play store via apk(Attached in this post)

Step 6. Install Google maps via apk(Download from the Internet).

Step 7. Disable auto-updates.

Do not update any apps, if they auto-update, uninstall them and reinstall them via apk.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Seems Like I am not able to upload Google play services apk here as it's huge in size, I am attaching a drive link https://mega.nz/folder/UpglkAxB#3X8Z3rkPycHdQ_5T2Hlqgg
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Since MIUI 12.5.3 is out, if you have installed it can you please confirm if is has GMS included?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] PapaAirstream:
so... got a little further with something that almost looked liked progress, but in the end no success.

for starters, after removing all services (G services framework, G Account manager, G play services, contacts sync, cal sync & G Play Store)... i was unable to install your base.apk. It fails with error reason 'conflicting app signatures'.

That said, i have what i think is a good/early base package (from other posts):

0.Google Services Framework_9-4832352

1.Google Account Manager_7.1.1-3515457

2.Google Play services_20.39.15 (120400-335085812)

3.Google Contacts Sync_7.1.1-3515457

4-- no schedule/cal sync package... fwiw i never use contacts or cal sync

5.Google Play Store_22.3.15-21 [0] [PR] 336769479

i then updated w/your suggested Play Services (also on https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-24-15-040400-381273646-android-apk-download/ ) and finally your

Play Store update, which is v26.0.16[0] [PR] 381519797

and then on starting play store, it opens and hangs open (rather than crashing the UI) on the play store icon/logo on a white screen and a 'sign in' button that does nothing when clicked. There's a 3-dot hamburger menu on top right and clicking it crashes the app GUI. (though as w/prior experiences since updating to 12.5.1, it's still running in the background and if i click the background tile it will reappear (and stay hung with the unresponsive green 'sign in' button).

If i uninstall your Play Store update, and reinstall from my earlier version noted, the button does allow one to 'click' it, but does nothing (other than allowing it to be repeatedly clicked and changing shade of green to indicate it's being touched).

If i uninstall everything and try again (with network off... so that play services can't attempt to update in the background)... same results for both Play Store cases (updated or not, not responsive to clicks or seemingly recognizing clicks, respectively... but no further progress).

any way you can be more specific about what versions of everything (the goog services i've mentioned) you have so i can attempt to download them individually from apkmirror or another site... and attempt to try exactly what you indicate you have working?

Also, as it relates to your other post... where are you seeing 12.5.2 or 12.5.3, and what are you referring to when you mention GMS? are you suggesting the CN version in updates subsequent to 12.5.1 re-added some level of Google services or does GMS refer to something else?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] zgfg:
Why do you bother with CN stock

Xiaomi.eu weekly is also A11, but even newer MIUI 12.6, GAPPs, Device certified in Google Play and passing SafetyNet all out of the box

Plus, DRM L1 certificate

Xiaomi.eu weekly is actually based on Xiaomi CN weekly builds, but debloated and with the goodies (not present in CN builds) added as above
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Well Xiaomi.eu ROM is not compatible with CC 9 Meitu Edition, so unfortunately we have to do something or the other.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Do you have the Chinese google installer already installed on your phone? If yes then you will get the conflicting signature error, but if you have it installed you don't need to install it again, just open it and start installing google play services etc.

The issue of play store hanging(and no crashing) is caused by wrong google play services version, now all you need to do to fix it is to find the right version, I'd say it's a hit and trial method, try installing different versions from apk mirror and one of them will work(at least it did for me). also login via your Google account in settings after installing play services.

Regarding the version of MIUI, Goto Settings, click on MIUI Version to see If an update is available. I have the update of 12.5.3 available but I don't want to ruin my phone so I won't update it as I don't know what else it might break.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] zgfg:
Yes, flashing (that is not really always 'rooting') requires the unlocked Bootloader.

And unlocking Bootloader would wipe Data and Internal memory.

Also, whenever you switch the ROM (but not later when you will be updating that ROM) requires Formatting (not just Wiping) Data

However, regarding to back-ups it's not that complicated or problematic. Copy pictures and docs to PC, lot of things can be backed up through Google (like WhatsApp chats), you can use Mi acciunt to back-up apps and their data (and home screen), Conacts can be also exported to vsd, etc

Regarding to stability and usability - I'm on the Xiaomi.eu A11 weeklies since December, and that's currently my only phone (daily driver and for business).

I never update right away on Thursday evening when they release but I read their Forum (link below) to see are there any critical issues (I only skipped once although it was not blocking issue and another time I waited 3-4 days until I understood that particular problem was not really critical and that workaround was available)

Link to Xiaomi.eu, latest weekly 21.7.7 with downloads, installation instructions, changelog, discussion about the release, etc:

MIUI 12.6 - 21.7.7/8

Status: RELEASED RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...

xiaomi.eu
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Hello, Sorry to see that it still didn't work for you, the google installer(base.apk) is basically an app that I downloaded from Mi GetApps( the Chinese app store) before it was removed after the latest update. Try Searching for the package name: com.ericxiang.googleinstaller, and its name should be 谷歌安裝器 (Google Installer).

BTW, how did you first install GMS? Like I installed it via this app from GetApps while I was in shanghai, and it worked perfectly fine until I updated my phone.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Zalext:
Hi,

Thanks all for the info.

Some apps that may help:

Google Installers:

* Xiaomi's GApps Installer --> Attached File

* GApps UptoDown - https://google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android

On 12.0.3, Chinese Version fixed the problem

On 12.5.1 none of them fixed it for me

After delete Play, Frame Apps, GMaps is working despite the LogIn.

At least this is good on my side.

--

For those on EU Rom with Cam problems, check:

Cam

Manual Camera: DSLR Camera Pro - Apps on Google Play

Take your mobile photography to the next level

play.google.com

Recorder

4K Camera - Filmmaker Pro Camera Movie Recorder - Apps on Google Play

Shoot cinematic footage with this professional camera

play.google.com

Took them free from AppsFree

--

Will wait for a while till clarify about 12.5.3 and GMS, I prefer to not Flash the Indian which is the idea instead of Root keeping CN.

Thanks again
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Zalext:
Hi,

Some questions:

For those on the CN with TWRP and GApps:

* Does GSync Bckp works for the Apps Data?

For those who changed to Indian from CN:

* Does your MI Cloud or Local BackUps from CN ROM work on the Indian version?

I will try the Indian but want to Restore, so to know what's the best way to do it.

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
Can you please tell me which TWRP are you using and the link and if possible a guide on installing the Indian ROM/EU ROM for vela(CC9 Meitu )?

As there are dozens of from for pyxis but apart from the official Chinese ROM I haven't been able to find one for vela..
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Zalext:
TWRP is not necessary.

Just open BL then use the oficial Rom for your device using Xiaomi MiFlash.

You can check here but for Violet.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNL7pXX1zt-s1RDH31Kf9L7uz6L3Fz02y

The same steps are for all devices.

--

I've moved to Xiaomi.Eu, far better than an official one.

Check whether they have a Rom for your device, just for Qualcomm.

--

I've used OrangeFox
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Zalext:
That model is unsupported by Xiaomi.Eu.

MIUI 12.0 - MIUI 12 STABLE RELEASE

Sorry but one more question, does it have gapps? If not, which one you recommend to install?

xiaomi.eu
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] choybel:
Is this true? 😔

Have been searching for days now for a solution. I bought a cheap slightly used cc9 meitu phone last month and have updated it to latest MIUI which now disabled everything google-related. I am very much google-dependent and do not understand chinese at all. After going through this thread I had my hopes up a liittle until I read your comment, so I had to ask again.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
@choybel

Well, Everything Prettymuch stopped working after the last MIUI update, I am currently using a google free phone, but has many issues, the best solution for you would be to flash gapps, or you need to port the Xiaomi.EU ROM for your phone but that is not very straightforward and have considerable risks and various issues as well.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Zalext:
cc9 meitu Google apps rom at DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo. Privacy, Simplified.

duckduckgo.com
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] choybel:
@Harsh223 I am willing to flash gapps if its the better of the both. Could you please point me to a good tutorial for this, one with specific instructions would be very much appreciated. Thanks a lot.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Harsh223:
I think OP posted a guide here, I haven't tried it but you can try it out, and if it works for you please share your experience :)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] insomniacno1:
Thank you for this tutorial, I have some questions though for china rom 12.5(mine is 12.5.5, will this method still work with this version?) :

1. After you have Rooted and installed GAPS, can you unroot and still have everything still working, or do you need to stay rooted?

2. Did you need to unlock bootloader to root, and did you relock the bootloader after?

I have Chinese Redmi Note 8(SNAPDRAGON, 2019 GINGKO), and I need bootloader to be locked because otherwise Banking Apps will not work(We have special Digital ID for banking and online payments in Denmark/world and it does not work with root and unlocked bootloader). Chinese Redmi Note 8 can ONLY use china rom with locked bootloader.

3. Not really related, but did you ever fix chinese menus shown even though English language chosen?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] shafi1885:
1. to use GAPS, so far I remember you need to stay rooted, but you can always unroot and revert everything

2. the security is so tight now, so you need to unlock bootloader to root. never try to relock bootloader if you are not ultra level expert, I strongly advise against it.

3. i unlocked bootloader to change rom, to root, no I did not relock the bootloader, it's still unlocked, if something goes sideways while locking bootloader, you will end up with a dead phone with very little chance of recovery.

sorry for late reply.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] insomniacno1:
I agree that you should not relock bootloader after changing rom, only lock bootloader on original stock rom.

However, since I actually made the mistake of locking the bootloader on Global Rom(original is Chinese stock Rom), and my phone factory reset(which it will do when locking bootloader) and went into recovery bootloop, with an error in chinese saying "Mismatch version", which means that the Global Rom didn't belong on this phone(seller never informed me that this were a modified chinese model, not Global model) - I brought it to my local phone shop(next to Andoks in Puerto Galera, Philippines) and they unlocked bootloader, restored the Chinese Stock Rom which later updated to MIUI 12.5.5, but Play store then didn't work.

But not permanently bricked!

I am now on Global again, can't lock bootloader so can't use banking apps. I plan on trying to install Orangefox recovery, then install Magisk and Magiskhide, to see if that will solve my problem.

If you like I will update you on the progress😀
[General Questions and Answers] shafiahaz2478:
Is there any custom rom android 7+ for samsung galaxy grand prime model [SM-G532F]?

i have seen a post but in that nothing says than a random language -----> https://xdaforums.com/t/sm-g532f-sa...ything-to-make-this-thing-run-faster.4208993/

i want a rom which is android 7+
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
Lineage OS v14.1 is based on Android v7.1

IDK whether it's suitable to the mentioned phone.
[Moto G5S Plus Questions & Answers] Prajjwal Rodger Massey:
Is there a good custom kernel for moto g5s plus that is optimized for gaming like the hydra kernel is optimized on redmi note 7 pro.
[Touch Cruise General] conner1580:
Hi to all,

I'm looking for a program to read the exif information from a GPS photo.. Someone can help me??

Thanks
[Touch Cruise General] conner1580:
I find it...

http://www.xnviewpocket.org/download_uk.html
[Amazfit] bitbite:
I want to open my watch Stratos 3,

and download it's internal pictures from the site : https://fccid.io/2AC8UA1929

found the watch's screen is more than just glued ,

It looks like I need to twist the watch screen ,

and I have no suitable tool to twist it ,

here is the picture :

View attachment 5283473

Does anyone know how to open it?

thanks !