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[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
If you are rooted with Magisk you can do what I did yesterday:

I first turned off "automatically install updates" in Developer Settings. Then I went into Settings and clicked on my MIUI 13.1.16 version and it prompted me to check for updates. When it found an update for 13.1.21 it asked if I wanted to download it and I clicked yes. When it finished downloading it asked me if I wanted to install and I clicked yes. It quickly downloaded a relatively small 1.8 GB incremental update and began to install it and part way through it stopped and said "error installing MIUI ROM update". I went back and checked for update again and again was prompted to download the update. This time it downloaded a much larger 5.4 GB update and when I chose to install. It took about twenty minutes to install but finished and then prompted me to reboot. I DID NOT reboot. Instead I opened the Magisk Manager app (I hadn't turned off Magisk or any of its modules) and within the Magisk Manager I chose to "install" Magisk (not 'install Magisk app') and I was then given three choices as to how to install Magisk. I chose "install to inactive slot after OTA"). When this completed within Magisk I was prompted to reboot my phone and it took about five minutes to boot back up (just like it did when I first flashed Magisk) and the phone was then up and running with the update installed and with Magisk still installed and all its modules still installed and active.

Xiaomi will allow OTA updates with root, but apparently only full, not incremental updates. When it first tries to install an incremental update it will fail, but just do it again and this time it downloads the full update and you are good to go.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] dooley19:
Wow man I really appreciate this!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Here is the link to root with Magisk:

Installation

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io

follow the instructions for devices with Ramdisk. You will need a copy of your boot.img to patch for this. You can download the Fastboot ROM for your version from any of the Xiaomi firmware sites (make sure it is the exact version) and simply take the boot.img file from it and proceed according to the instructions. If you can't find the Fastboot ROM for your version (13.1.16 both Fastboot and Recovery ROMs are on most firmware download sites but 13.1.21 which just came out yesterday is only available so far as Recovery) then you can extract the boot.img from the payload.bin file of the Recovery ROM using this method: https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-extr...ot-image-and-apply-root-to-the-phone.4263811/

I usually get my images from: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/zizhan/
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
I think I figured out how to install it even when it says you don't have an update following the instructions here:

How to install MIUI updates manually / early - Xiaomiui.Net

Xiaomi continues to release updates for their devices but sometimes these updates may take longer to arrive than normal. With this guide we are going to teach

xiaomiui.net
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] carlitobahsoun:
finaly got mine from kuwait city 12/512 gb .

tomorow someone coming my country and take it with him.

iam not going to root but what the advantages for root ?

and plz the store in kuwait told that no google play store installed , so its difficult to install it ?

are still chinese app installed and cant disable or unistall ?

i hope u guys can help.

thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Interesting. Let me know if it works for you and I will try it when the next update is available. Just make sure you don't reboot following installation of the update because you first have to go into Magisk and choose install / install to empty slot after OTA or you will loose root.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Root allows you to use Magisk modules to enable Android Auto, Assistant, Map history, even add additional languages.

On first boot you are given the choice to set the language to English. Google Play Services are baked into the firmware. You just have to install the Google Play Store .APK file which you can download from APK mirror.com using the stock browser. Then download Chrome, etc from the PlayStore and you are good to go.

You can disable or uninstall all the Chinese apps. Some of them give you the direct option to uninstall and the rest can be installed with a desktop computer and ADB commands.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] carlitobahsoun:
great feed back and info , thankssssss a lot.....

about battery life , i know its 4500mah battery , and usage depend from 5g or wifii , but as daily driver , do u need to charge twice in 18 hrs a day ? thanks again
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Folded the battery is good for a couple of days, but if you are primarily using it unfolded the large screen takes its toll on the battery and you may have to recharge it after about six hours of continuous use. It will do a full charge in less than thirty minutes though.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
this didn't work unfortunately. gives you a message about not being able to validate the package. i'm sure there is a way around this but I haven't found it yet.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] ThatsJustLogic:
Interesting that your battery life is so different compared to mine. I guess its just different use cases? I get ~10% battery drain per hour on both the inside and outside screens. I could do probably 8-8.5 hours unfolded

I havent done any battery "optimisation" other than uninstall the default chinese bloat like douyin and weibo so im not sure why other than usage
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
My biggest power consumption is "WLAN" at about 20% ranking. I'm not sure if that is because I enabled WLAN acceleration to take advantage of the two separate WiFi networks I have or because the device is constantly scanning for a 5G signal. I'm about one block out of range of the closest 5G tower. I would turn off the 5G functionality except the rest of my city has 5G and I do stream from other locations.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] ThatsJustLogic:
That is probably the difference then. My WLAN usage is almost negligible at just under 3% currently which is 10th in my drain list. (this is just under 1% per hour so it would use maybe 8% or 9% of the battery in total)

Im in the same boat with 5G and always have it enabled so im guessing its the wifi acceleration as I dont have that enabled but even then the power usage seems abnormally high for just connecting to two networks at once.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Wanes085:
Can‘t install google Chrome Browser?! Even with apkmirror the installation stops. Anyone an idea?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] dee163:
I had the same issue and the only solution for me was to factory reset the phone and do a fresh install. After the reset , I downloaded chrome from playstore and it installed. You can try to clear data and cache for playstore first , this might work instead of resetting the phone
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] AndroPlus:
You should update webview first.

Android System WebView - Apps on Google Play

Web content for apps, powered by Chrome

play.google.com
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Wanes085:
Thank you!!! This has worked for me.

Now i can't connect the Samsung Watch4. I've download Samsung Wearable app, Watch4 Plugin and Wear. But when try to pair the device in Wearable app i only get the message that the device is not supported.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] carrieta17:
What does the update bring ? Man looking at the software in the fold 4 i wish we had a way to multi task in the Mi fold like the fold can..
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] johnnobts:
so prior to latest update i was able to select yandisk launcher as my default launcher. Now it says miui won't let me. I'm still rooted. Any help?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
I remember I could never get another launcher as default until I went into the settings of Nova and chose make default launcher. if you tried to do it in MIUI settings it would never let you. try that
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] johnnobts:
I switched it to yandex launcher. Thx
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Illidann:
Any mod to do horizontal spilt and also gboard spilt screen?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] dee163:
Not at the moment

You can disable MIUI optimizations to use horizontal split screen in portrait mode.

Gboard splits if you use it in landscape mode when using the inner screen.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] gfreek:
Here is thought guys, why not create a tasker profile to switch between keyboards in folded and unfolded state?

Say for example when folded it's GBoard and when unfolded switch to SwiftKey split screen mode,

I have found in tasker the following event log which I think is for fold and unfolded state:

fold_status FOLD_STATUS Non-wakeup - Xiaomi.fold status

fold_status FOLD_STATUS Wakeup - Xiaomi.fold status

oem_hinge_angle HINGE_ANGLE Non-wakeup - Hinge angle

oem_hinge_angle HINGE_ANGLE Wakeup - Hinge angle

Now we just need to create profile to do this task of changing the keyboards.....

Update after much trail and error success!! 😊 I now have Tasker profile that does exactly this using the sensor "oem_hinge_angle HINGE_ANGLE Wakeup - Hinge angle"
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
there is a gboard mod that androplus says works, that is much easier if we get it working and better solution too as gboard is better overall

this is certainly a possible backup if it doesn't work though
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] gfreek:
Yes thanks, I'm aware of that mod but it requires root, I have not rooted my Mix Fold 2.

Anyhow after much trail and error I have made a Tasker profile that works perfectly for me, so now when folded Gboard is active and when unfolded Microsoft SwiftKey in split key mode perfect!! 🙂
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
awesome

please post the profile file if you can
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] gfreek:
OK see attached xml profile files. I've done two separate Fold State Tasker profiles Open & Close each handling switching of input mode for Gboard and SwiftKey respectively.

Please note my Tasker skills is basic at best I still think this profile can be further refined possibly into one profile to handle both tasks, anyhow at least it's a start I'm sure geniuses here can further refine this profile different action e.g. use two different launchers for fold and folded state etc...

As always please backup before you test these out, just to be safe.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
also, wanted to point out in case anyone misses wireless charging

https://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Wireless-Charger-Receiver-Charging/dp/B07TXNJXFM/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1Y4XKM42HUMP1&keywords=wireless+charging+adapter+usb+c&qid=1664598097&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjY3IiwicXNhIjoiMy44MyIsInFzcCI6IjMuNjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=wirelss+charging+ada%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-9

these work great. I can't live without wireless charging as I'm so used to it, especially in my car as I just plop the phone down on the built in charger.

I have this behind my case and it charges with no problem.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] dee163:
There are downsides to this in my opinion

1.Wireless charging is very slow.

2.The charging port is blocked.

3.The charging cable when plugged in USB C port might protrude out since the provided case is very thin.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
of course there are downsides, but if you only charge once per day at night when you go to bed it's a great solution. there are no problems with protrusion at the bottom though with the case installed.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Has anyone had an issue with every time you try to use Google Assistant the phone prompts "Set Google Assistant as your default Assist App to use your Assistant". I go into Settings, set Google Assistant as the default personal assistant app and it works once, then the next time I try to use it I am once again prompted to set it as my default app. I even uninstalled the Xiaomi Mi personal assistant and now my choices are just "None", or "Google Assistant", but it still prompts me to set it as default every time I try to use it. I've given Assistant all permissions, turned off battery saver for it, and enabled autostart for it. This happens whether I have MIUI Optimization turned on or off. Any suggestions?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
I don't have this problem. I also don't have the problem of assistant not sending texts, etc when it isn't unfolded.

also, in default apps there are two places you can select google assistant

the first is under voice assistant

the second is assist and voice input.

i'm not certain where/how the easiest way to get to these settings is, but I use an MIUI hidden settings app from playstore called MQS quick settings for MIUI that has defaults listed.

my other guess is there might be some bs permission you need to make sure you have allowed in both the google app and assistant app. there seem to be more permissions you can turn on when MIUI optimizations is on.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] jutley:
Got mine a few days ago definitely better that the Samsung fold 4 )
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Illidann:
For someone who is still sitting on the fence like me, would you recommend the mix fold 2 over the fold 4 as the main phone for daily use?

I think the horizontal spilt screen and the spilt keyboard within the unfolded screen is important to me (which I believe has been solved by the Pros here with mods)...still unconvinced by the firmware used by the fold 2...any chance of loading the Android12L onto it?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] knives of ice:
here is the thing with android if you can unlock and root the device you can solve nearly every problem. if you aren't willing to put in the time to do that and read, solve stupid problems with miui then get the fold 4.

if you are willing to put in the time the Mix Fold 2 has far better hardware in my opinion and I'll never go back to Samsung after this experience. my phone has never been better right now.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Henry:
I think in summary, we can all agree that fold 2 hardware is superior (larger screen, slimmer) but the fold 4 software absolutely has a far more seamless software (but rooting the fold 2 makes it a lot closer)

We all have different 'wants' from our phones but for me, Fold 2 is lacking in an inner camera (which i need for zoom/teams call). I think this is the biggest fault of the Fold 2 (from a hardware perspective).

With the software side - I have now managed to get the following resolved - nfc payments, sync with galaxy watch (still a bit glitchy but works), but my biggest software issue is Android Auto (I still havent got this work but some on here have).

All up - I reckon I have had to factory reset my phone 3 times and i have spent more than 10 hours playing with it to get it to work like a Samsung software (but just so you know, I'm a beginner at root, etc). But look I had fun doing it and enjoyed the challenge...and once you've done it a few times, you realised how easy it was. The forum here is an excellent resource and members on here have been super helpful.

Do I think about swapping for a Fold 4? Haha .. yes i do especially since I have a brand new one sitting in my drawer as I type this message....
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Illidann:
Thank you to all bros for the honest review.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] zenaldo:
Could someone test gcam on this device? I'm interested to see how the SuperZoom gcam software works with these lenses since the zoom is not the best by default. Thank you for the information.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Perfect! Thank you for developing this. Works like a charm.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] GserMx:
did you ever figure out how to fix this issue? I also have the same problem :(
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
I switched to Edison Mail. Works great. Fast notifications.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] GserMx:
Thanks, I'll give it a try
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Henry:
Well I have now officially given up on the Xiaomi Fold 2 and moved back to a Samsung Fold 4. It really feels small in comparison, but I'm enjoying the fact that everything (apps,smartthings, galaxy watch, etc) just works!! No weird glitches! Only day 1 and I already do miss XMF2 and wondering if I should hold on to it in case a global rom comes out soon?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] johnnobts:
Know what you mean, use my fold z4 as well mostly, but love the feel of the mix fold 2. Use the mix a couple times a week. Have a pair of nreal airs coming that will make the mix 2 less useful
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] carlitobahsoun:
great device especially battery life , really i will not back to samsung as mxf2 with 4500mah battery give me sot 9 hrs better than my last s21 ultra with 5000mah battery .

the inly things if mi global app and themes work in this beast than it will be better .

iam not and will not root.

for music : using power amp.

for video : using vlc

for YouTube : using vanced .

for keyboard : using google.

for mail : using mail app from get app .

for gmail : its ok not always using it and for download attachment i forward to mail app and download attachment.

samsung health : work great .

for browser : using samsung internet .

samsung wearable work great and sync my watch 3 and using samsung health monitor to count bp and ecg.

gsam battery work good for showing sot .

iam using app from xda :

ADB AppControl

to remove chinese apps uninstall or disable.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Glesi2323:
This worked for me but now I constantly get a "cannot connect to Xiaomi cloud" pop up, did you get this as well? Xiaomi account tab in settings is completely fried.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
There is nothing in that debloat list that would affect your Xiaomi Cloud service or your Xiaomi account, so you must have disabled or uninstalled something else. On the debloat list you've quoted I would point out that two of the items you have deleted are quite useful. com.xiaomi.market is the GetApps application that is Xiaomi's version of the Google Play Store. It is how you update Xiaomi stock apps such as your calculator, compass, etc. Deleting this has caused some users to experience a bootloop at their next boot. Also, com.miui.miservice is the feedback tool that allows you to communicate concerns to Xiaomi. They do actually read your feedback and often fix software related problems based on feedback or bug reports (you have also disabled bug reports). These services don't run unless invoked, so they don't take up any memory.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Glesi2323:
I factory reset my phone and used the same list minus any of the Xiaomi account or cloud tools, everything is running beautifully now! Only issue I'm facing is with Android auto. My car uses wires Android auto and it just doesn't work. Followed all instructions but when I connect, my car says Android auto connected for 5 seconds then it leaves and prompts me to disconnect device to retry Android auto. Last hurdle before phone is 100% complete.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] generic2:
Have you been able to use NFC for payments?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] geovass:
Yes, worked with Chase UK with no issues.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Ariana2013:
Hello! I have a problem with my xiaomi mix fold 2 and maybe you can help me and give me an advice. My Phone arrived (in Romania) few days ago and from the Day 1 I have some problems with whatsapp. First of all I notice that my entire agenda doesnt upload – I made a backup before transfer all the data from my last xiaomi) but the contact names doesnt appear în whatsapp until I go to a random conversation and “add contact” but not finishing the adding. That was the first problem, not resolved because just few minute ago my whatsapp account was temporarily banned. I start reading some info in help center what that means and they say that or im using an unofficial version or that I might be harvesting information, which is known as scraping. How can I fix this? The app I took down from google play and I m not scraping..I dont even know what that means…so…please,...an advice what should I do because I cant risk that my whatsapp account be banned. Thank you
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Dfis:
Hello. I really like to purchase the phone but am afraid about the language alignment wise...

My language is Hebrew which is right to left.

Can you please share a screenshot of your phone's settings?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Prydateer:
Hi, I did all this but now I do not have SMS functionality anymore. How can I solve this?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Glesi2323:
I might be wrong but once you delete something critical, you have to reset the phone. I learned my lesson when I accidentally took off xiaomi cloud and I kept getting a constant pop up saying there was an error connecting to the cloud, which I couldn’t remove without resetting the phone again.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] dallas1164:
I think you can reverse that. I accidentally uninstalled power keeper one time and just reversed it in ADB
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] adwinp:
I uninstalled the stock messaging app since I use QKSMS, so you can install another SMS/MMS client, or reinstall the stock one with the following command in adb:

pm install-existing --user 0 com.android.mms
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Prydateer:
Shoot! My Xiaomi Account (cloud) is also not working anymore. Which "bloatware" is responsible for this and is it also possible to undo this while not have to completely reinstall my Fold 2?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Prydateer:
Is there somekind of list with an explanation for these services. So what they actually do. Some are obvious of course like Browser, Wallet, Player etc. but some are not at all.

pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser

pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.mms

pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.quicksearchbox

pm uninstall --user 0 com.mipay.wallet

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.analytics

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.bugreport

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.contentcatcher

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.contentextension

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.core.internal.assistant

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.gallery

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.nextpay

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.personalassistant

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.phrase

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.player

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.screenshot

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.securityadd

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.touchassistant

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.translation.kingsoft

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.translation.xmcloud

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.translationservice

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.tsmclient

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.video

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voicetrigger

pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.yellowpage

pm uninstall --user 0 com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi

pm uninstall --user 0 com.unionpay.tsmservice.mi

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.aiasst.service

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.aiasst.vision

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.finddevice

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.market

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.migameservice

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.payment

pm uninstall --user 0 om.miui.translation.kingsoft

pm uninstall --user 0 org.mipay.android.manager
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Ikatz001:
Hi, surprised no one has mentioned this except at the beginning of the thread some lost messages they were never answered but.. There is no way to customize the app grid?? It only has the default 4x5 option and no way to change it, am I missing something? Is there a way to fix this without rooting, etc?

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Ikatz001:
Ever got an answer for this? How is everyone able to live with the 4x5 app grid limitation??
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] jamesbilluk:
That looks great! Thank you. I'll see if I can give that a go.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] indigold:
Were u able to solve this . I have same issue. I ordered mine from China . Am in the uk
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] BeeFGee:
Understand that it's been some time since anyone replied to this thread.

But I'm facing this issue now as well. Did you manage to fix this?