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[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jericho246:
First of all apologies for my ignorance. I only had one Xiaomi phone in the past, which was a Mi Mix 3 now the Mi 11 Ultra will be my second.

From my understanding, Xiaomi.eu ROMs are derived from the official CN ROMs. But is it worth the effort to install the EU ROM on a Global model? I guess I would also like to know, which would be faster to get updates: Global or EU?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

UPDATE: if you're hesitating about installing the EU ROM like I was - don't. Just unlock bootloader and flash it. It's definitely worth it. Two of the major improvements I've noticed is battery life is significantly better and phone doesn't get warm like it did on global firmware. Personal experience may vary, but for me it was worth it. Plus, I'm no longer stuck on MIUI 12.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] RoughNeck1971:
I would say the updates will be faster for the .eu ROM as they are based on the CN roms. These are always the first with updates and especially also weekly ones (of course then beta). In summary I think the .eu ones have more functionally as there are much more features in the CN then in the Global version. But maybe someone else can lighten us up as I was not trying the global version at all.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Absolutely,

EU ROMs features (Whats not in Global):

Based on China Stable / Weekly builds

Enabled search gesture (swipe up) on the desktop

3way reboot menu (in dev settings)

MIUI Contacts and Dialer

Dark Mode (Night Mode) for all devices

Removed ads in MIUI system apps

MIUI Dialer and Messages apps

Face Unlock for all devices

Vertical clock widget on lockscreen

Steps counter in Assistant screen

More shortcuts on left lockscreen

Wake up gestures for all devices

AI preloading option in MIUI Lab for all devices

Fullscreen gestures for all devices

Option to auto-expand first notification

Notifications priority settings

More edit options in Gallery app

Enabled MiDrive in File Explorer

Added landscape mode for SMS app

Sunrise/Sunset in the weather app

Google apps support integrated

Removed 5GHz region restrictions

Confirm dials from call logs

Morning report on alarm at morning

More apps supported for AOD notifications

More styles for AOD screen

Raise to wake gesture

AOD notification received animation

Default volume control stream toggle

Tap fingerprint sensor to wake toggle

More Camera features

Double tap to lock screen

Battery AI scenes

Allowed disabling specific system apps

Importing theme .mtz from zhuti.xiaomi.com via ThemeManager

No useless Chinese bloatware apps

More free RAM due to less background processes

Unified flat style app icons for both system and 3rd party apps

Advanced menu with color icons

No any Chinese character under the full system

Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Browser: No any useless Chinese content

No possibility to re-lock bootloader accidentally with flash any xiaomi.eu release

Added real 27 languages translation made by Official MIUI Fansites and MIUI Fans

Added EU T9 dialer support

Added charging sound switch

Added Screen-OFF animation

Optimized GPS settings for EU

Optimized Battery consumption

Optimized RAM consumption

Added 3D Touch to MI5S 3GB RAM version

Added GSMalphabet into SMS app options

Added more icons grid layout 4x5, 4x6, 4x7, 5x5, 5x6, 5x7 (depends on device)

SafetyNet passed (Google Pay)

Play Store Certified

Deodexed

Added automated tasks in Security app

Added game speed booster

Added erase module (magic elimination) to Gallery photo edit options

Fixed low volume sound via headphone

Charging screen for all devices

Widevine L1 (for supported devices)

And more, and more made by our 9 years MIUI mods experience.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Alcibiade:
I guess it all depends if you don't need a locked bootloader. Some people need their bootloader to be locked for some professional apps (Or a few banking apps, etc...). Most of the time Magisk manages to hide your unlocked bootloader but not always. So you have a risk for this in this very particular case.

If you don't need your bootloader to be locked, then go for the EU ROM. As explained by others you get more features and updates much earlier than the global rom gets.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jmikepr:
All banking apps, and Google Pay NFC payments work with unlocked bootloader on .EU ROM no Magisk needed.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] veimus:
On my past phone MiNote10, i had Global ROM, but didn't like Google Dialer and Google Contact (at that time Google Dialer didn't have call recording option which you can find in China and Xiaomi.eu stock dialer app).

So I unlocked bootloader, and flashed xiaomi.eu, also my banking app and Google Pay was working without even installing Magisk. I had no need for root (I was using root in the past for call recording app, but this option is working out of the box on China and xiaomi.eu ROMs so no need for root for me).
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] sc954rr:
I guess I will be flashing eu rom on global version. Now the hard part of finding global for sale at not insane price to US.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jmikepr:
Honestly I'd just get the China Model. Before buying it I was SOO worried about not having Band 66 on ATT. I've literally had zero issues. LTE is really fast. Calls never drop, ALWAYS have really good service. I live in a fairly rural market so this isn't like a city littered with coverage.

There's also another poster on here who has T-Mobile that says he has had AN AMAZING connection. Even said he gets 5G. So take it from someone who was worried about getting the Global because of Band 66. It really doesn't matter. I get VoLTE, great coverage, and fast LTE. I got the 512GB Model for HUNDREDS cheaper than the Global 256 Model is selling for right now online.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] sc954rr:
I have the CN version currently as it arrived this week finally and I'm torn between unlocking the BL and flashing eu rom or just sell it and grab global. I currently use AT&T sim in tray 2 and like you said I have full signal including 5G in most places and I'm sitting on Band 2 in NJ. I also tried my VZW sim as I saw a previous member mention it and sure enough it also worked once I disabled carrier Volte check and I was sitting on Band 4 as well at my house.

The only thing that keeps me wondering if it would be better is that the global version has a true 5G n5 band under AT&T and even VZW which most likely isn't even available for all i know in my area, but for an extra $500 is it even worth it I keep telling myself lol.

I believe you are on the eu ROM correct? If so how do you like it compared to the CN rom? Do you get all notification icons on the AOD which is driving me crazy on the CN rom that most don't pop up.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jmikepr:
Yes, the .EU ROM fixes all those dozens of tiny little quality of life issues you have with the China ROM.

The thing with the China ROM is this: It's mostly okay, but there's a tiny little small things that drive you nuts. Individually they are no big deal. However compounded they do add up.

I actually used the Global standard Mi 11 back in Jan-Feb. I also flashed the official Global ROM on my Mi 11 Ultra for a couple days.

the .EU ROM is VASTLY superior to the OEM Global ROM. Night and Day. You get all the bells and whistles/polish of the China ROM, with sprinkles of Global ROM mixed in. IF I somehow got the Global Model with Band 66. I would STILL unlock the BL and flash .EU

I'd be more than happy to help you flash .EU. I know lots of people have bricked doing it, But I've switch ROMs literally 10 times or so. I've bricked my phone 4-6 times. I've basically figured out, how to MAKE SURE you will not get bricked when flash .EU. I know because I've figured it out by trial and error haha.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] sc954rr:
I'm sold hahaha, I am unlocking the BL today if I have time, I might take you up on that offer to help me flash eu ROM if you don't mind, trying not to brick my phone but if it happens I believe I saw you have a person to unbrick it in another post. One other thing is that you have to flash EU rom updates as they are not automatically OTA?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Currently updates are via fastboot update script but if and when a TWRP is released, then the EU ROM can update via its using its twrp like it does with other models.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jmikepr:
Yeah you manually flash currently. However on the update flashes you're not going to brick your phone. You also don't lose your data either.

Just pm when you're ready and we'll try to coordinate a time.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
Same ,€1030 for 12/512 and works great
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jericho246:
Just a small update for those interested, I did flash EU ROM on my Global Mi 11 Ultra. You guys were right, it was worth it. Phone gets less warm when in use, and battery life seems better.

Global was stuck on 12.0.6 for way too long. Now I am on 12.5.7 (xiaomi.EU ROM, stable branch).
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] hassanaliyeh:
You sure you had global 12.0.6? I am stuck with 12.0.1 and not even on official website 12.0.6 is available.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] eXelium:
Is there a way to flash Xiaomi.eu on Global phone (12.0.3) without loosing data like pictures and stuff? I am ok to reinstall applications but transferring all the media to PC and back will be a chore.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jericho246:
There are two global versions, EEA and just "Global". Mine is Global EEA, and the latest available software version is 12.0.6.0. Have a look here https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/star/

Yours is probably "Global" which would explain why you're stuck on 12.0.1.0.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jericho246:
I'm afraid not, sir. You gotta unlock the bootloader which itself wipes ALL the data.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] somethingorange:
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[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] sc954rr:
Totally worth it as I just flashed 2 days ago and very happy with the EU rom, all notifications show up on AOD now, android auto works as far as I can tell so far. and much more. Plus the battery life seems to be better on the EU versus the CN rom.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
How is the EU rom compared to the stock global? Is it debloated? Or You have to debloat it yourself?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
It's already light

There are a few more things you can remove if you really want to buy they have no effect on performance
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
I found this guide

on how to unlock the bootloader on the 11 ultra (and MIUI devices in general), is it safe and updated? This guy use a Chinese mi 11, my device is a global version with stock MIUI 12.0.1 global rom
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Borh77:
Hello

I understand that the eu rom has the mi dialer, mi contact and mi messages whereas the global rom has the Google dialer, google contact, and google message. What are the advantages of these mi apps compared to the google apps ?

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Native call recorder for one.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
And that's probably all lol
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Well there is a little more,

Xiaomi EU ROMs features (Whats not in Global):

Based on China Stable / Weekly builds

Enabled search gesture (swipe up) on the desktop

3way reboot menu (in dev settings)

MIUI Contacts and Dialer

Dark Mode (Night Mode) for all devices

Removed ads in MIUI system apps

MIUI Dialer and Messages apps

Face Unlock for all devices

Vertical clock widget on lockscreen

Steps counter in Assistant screen

More shortcuts on left lockscreen

Wake up gestures for all devices

AI preloading option in MIUI Lab for all devices

Fullscreen gestures for all devices

Option to auto-expand first notification

Notifications priority settings

More edit options in Gallery app

Enabled MiDrive in File Explorer

Added landscape mode for SMS app

Sunrise/Sunset in the weather app

Google apps support integrated

Removed 5GHz region restrictions

Confirm dials from call logs

Morning report on alarm at morning

More apps supported for AOD notifications

More styles for AOD screen

Raise to wake gesture

AOD notification received animation

Default volume control stream toggle

Tap fingerprint sensor to wake toggle

More Camera features

Double tap to lock screen

Battery AI scenes

Allowed disabling specific system apps

Importing theme .mtz from zhuti.xiaomi.com via ThemeManager

No useless Chinese bloatware apps

More free RAM due to less background processes

Unified flat style app icons for both system and 3rd party apps

Advanced menu with color icons

No any Chinese character under the full system

Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Browser: No any useless Chinese content

No possibility to re-lock bootloader accidentally with flash any xiaomi.eu release

Added real 27 languages translation made by Official MIUI Fansites and MIUI Fans

Added EU T9 dialer support

Added charging sound switch

Added Screen-OFF animation

Optimized GPS settings for EU

Optimized Battery consumption

Optimized RAM consumption

Added 3D Touch to MI5S 3GB RAM version

Added GSMalphabet into SMS app options

Added more icons grid layout 4x5, 4x6, 4x7, 5x5, 5x6, 5x7 (depends on device)

SafetyNet passed (Google Pay)

Play Store Certified

Deodexed

Added automated tasks in Security app

Added game speed booster

Added erase module (magic elimination) to Gallery photo edit options

Fixed low volume sound via headphone

Charging screen for all devices

Widevine L1 (for supported devices)

And more, and more made by our 9 years MIUI mods experience.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
That's not in the dialer or the sms tho
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
What's not in the dialler or SMS? Not sure I understand. The global version uses Google's dialler and SMS where the Xiaomi EU ROMs, uses Xiaomi own version. To be honest after using the global version, I prefer the Xiaomi one.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
How is this rom in terms of 5/4g bands? Does the firmware change them? Because I have a global international version of the phone and the xiaomi EU is based on the chinese, do I have to flash any formware prior the install of the ROm or the firmware is included in the ROM itself?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
once installed twrp and before installing the xiaomi eu rom what are the steps to follow?

1.Install TWRP

2.Go to wipe

3. ???

4. ???

...

X.Install firmware ???

X.Install ROM

X.install Gapps ???

X.Flash magisk

X.Reboot phone
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
You can usually skip the wipe if you're upgrading and if you get lucky you keep your apps, settings and data

If not, then I clean install
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
I'm currently waiting for the bootloader unlock then I'm flashing for the first time from global 12.0.1.0.

As moving from stock rom for the first time,to avoid any issue,what are the step by step procedures once I inject TWRP?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jericho246:
It's quite simple actually.

1. Unlock bootloader

2. 'fastboot boot twrp.img'

3. once in twrp, change the language to English :)

4. wipe (pretty sure wipe is necessary)

5. copy Xiaomi EU ROM zip file to your phone's storage

6. flash EU ROM via TWRP

7. reboot and enjoy your phone.

No idea about Magisk as I haven't flashed it. Also no need to flash gapps, they're included in the EU ROM.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Thanks buddy

Actually wipe what? There are 3 options: Manual, format, factory reset (through swipe). On my old one plus 3 I was usually swiping manually data\system\cache\dalvik or swiping for factory reset. Keeping the internal storage intact as I needed for flashing the rom. I don't think internal storage has never been an issue,so I don't think I need to wipe it.

Don't you have root on your phone? Magisk should be essential, shouldn't it? Is Xiaomi.EU rooted by default?

I also found this guide,

What do you think?

Also what is the latest Xiaomi EU rom? Where can I find it?

What is this password the guide is talking about?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
They're is no password on it anymore iirc
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
You can install magisk23 via twrp
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Thanks, good to know
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Do you recommend to install it? Or the Xiaomi EU rom comes rooted?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
You need magisk to get the root access

The Eu is not pre rooted afaik
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jericho246:
Here is the latest Xiaomi EU ROM (stable) https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...11Ultra_V12.5.7.0.RKACNXM_v12-11.zip/download

By wipe, I meant factory reset by swiping. That should be enough I think.

I do not have root at the moment as I currently don't need it. Xiaomi.EU ROM (as of 12.5.7 stable) passes the safety net test and I have no issues whatsoever.

The password should be your lockscreen password. For me it's a 4 number password, so I just enter it to decrypt.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Thanks a lot guys

So factory reset with swipe is enough to install the xiaomiEu coming from stock? Could anyone else confirm this? Also what is the latest TWRP? Have you got a link? i am at the moment waiting for the unlock from Xiaomi so I will be ready this Sunday
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Pop over to the EU forum, https://xiaomi.eu/community for twrp and the ROMs. Use twrp once installed to format data. You know when you have to type yes to format.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
I read that wiping system partition is never recommended,but I used to do it on my one plus 3, how come? What is wrong with it?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Princevelyn:
I can attest that I get outstanding coverage with t-mobile here in Los Angeles with zero issues and very fast 5g, and it is actual 5g because when I go in my parking garage or other areas it will show LTE instead. and also did a speed test and can attest to getting over 100mbs download speeds. And this is all on the Chinese version
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Blubber120:
Are there any problems to flash the .eu Rom on the german Vodafone version RKAEUVF?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Probably it's me but I found this Xiaomi.eu Rom not to be as refined as described. Here in UK I feel the 5g connection is slower, also app loading is slightly slower than global stock rom. Ram used is is the same as stock while I was expecting to be much over the 8GB. More apps are running in the background. These things I don't understand, I might have done something wrong but don't think so. Datas have been formatted multiple times as well as cache and dalvik before and after installing the rom. Also bloatware seems higher than global stock,why? But what piss me off the most is the app poading from cold boot,why it is slower? For example WhatsApp and google play store load the slightly slower as well as a weird zoom in animation on static wallpaper before app start,is there a way to remove it?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] lambstone:
So we can just flash magisk with twrp to root?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Yes Indeed,don't forget to use magisk hide to use banking apps
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] MotoXoom:
I would say it is personal preference!! The thing I hate the most about the Xiaomi Eu Rom is that Chinese Theme App!!!

I hate my phone showing chinese Characters on some of the Lock screen Themes :)

Apart from that I would definitely recommend everyone to try it out!! You can always go back to stock if you don't like it!!!

Performance is better on Xiaomi EU and it does have more features :cool: If only for that Chinese Theme App.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Performance is better? Apps loading is damn slow how can you say that?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
No, install twrp, flash and format data.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] shalabhvickysom:
I am using the Google Dialer that came with the ROM (Indian) and call recording is natively supported by it. Is the same not available in Global/EU versions?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Not in global. The problem is that it is not legal in some countries, so it gets restricted.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] shalabhvickysom:
Oh I see. That makes sense. The privacy laws in EU are much more structured than here.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] serfreedshaft:
I apologize for necroing this thread/reply but I for some reason i cannot post on Xiaomi EU forums as im getting the error message "my post is spam or something",

i want to ask is, I'm currently running the latest 12.5 stable rom for the MI 11 Ultra, when I try to access the "wallpaper" and "themes" in settings, it crashes. I cannot also change my lock screen wallpaper for some reason (even with a third party app), im using the stock launcher.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
I use EU weekly and don't have any issues, may be someone on stable can reply....
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] serfreedshaft:
Thank you for the reply, the i will download the weekly, however in the weekly rom: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/21-9-15-17.63164/

I cannot seem to find the one for the Mi 11 ultra on either of the links in the thread:

DOWNLOAD WEEKLY 21.9.15

https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/21.9.15/

DOWNLOAD WEEKLY 21.9.17 umi, cmi, lmi, apollo, alioth, thyme, cas

https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-WEEKLY-RELEASES/21.9.17/ Uploading...

:(
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] serfreedshaft:
EDIT: never mind, i just dug through the previous files and found it.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
EU weekly is currently suspended as it's getting A12, may even be today but soon. Most recent is 21.9.1.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] serfreedshaft:
I can't thank you enough for the patience you are giving me. I'm downloading 21.9.1, just last question, can i dirty flash from stable to weekly via TWRP? I'll be backing up my data just in case.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] serfreedshaft:
Updated to the weekly rom and full wipe, all is well, thanks again mate!
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Your welcome
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] hungragezone:
Dont know why people want to use dev beta like that. I really dont want to use a phone which isn't stable 😅
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] strelokcyka:
Not in the slightest

Its a terrible rom and there is a reason why it isn't offered on XDA, its a mess to install and there is no benefit if you are already on Global.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
It's not a mess to install if you just read the instructions

An ape could do it .....
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] DaRdamnDoG:
I was using Xiaomi.eu for about a few days, the themes app is majority in Chinese, some of the themes I've tried installing them & they end up having Chinese characters. And most themes aren't compatible too.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
It's not here because it is developed by Xiaomi EU guys and their forum, so remains there. It is based on the most recent branch of the Chinese stable or beta release.

As it is based on the Chinese versions, it does have some translated Chinese apps like the theme app but has lots of pluses too as well as getting updates earlier normally. As for performance, well it is not the fastest ROM if you're a gamer or constantly looking at performance scores but as a good all round ROM, it's the best I've tried. But as I don't like Google dialler, contacts and text apps, the Xiaomi versions are great for me.

I don't like it when I hear people slag it off as terrible when most have never tried it and just listen to others giving it a slagging who also never tried it also.

There must be some good in it as the very few custom ROMs being tested for the 11Ultra are all based on it!

To install, unlock your bootloader, boot twrp, flash the ROM, format data and away you go. Updates are by ota still. Now that's not a mess or difficult. And you don't even need to join Xiaomi EU forum to get it, just head over to mifirm.net .
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
You can download the ROM from xisomi.eu without joining

They have mirror links on sourgeforce and Android file Host that anyone can use
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] BigDisplay:
I can't agree more in all your opinions here.

I have it my self (miui 12.5.17.0 stable eu rom) and i must say im so happy i changed global rom to the EU stable rom.

Its soo smooth and fast (i never play games).

Xiaomi really nailed it since 12.5.12, its awesome.

Until 1 month ago i had both Samsung S21 Ultra and MI 11 Ultra BUT after i got miui 12.5.12, i kicked S21 ultra out of the house and never regret.

And i dont like all the Google apps to, so win win for me.