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[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] janpascal:
Just tried the OTA upgrade from Topaz 2 stable to Topaz 4. The device started downloading and installing, then rebooted without warning and got into a boot loop where it alternates between a black screen and a screen with the MI logo and "powered by Android". I can still enter fastboot and recovery (which says "AOSPA Recovery topaz-2-spes-20230508, Active slot a".

Any suggestions on how to get the device running again?

Things I've tried:

From fastboot:

And also, from recovery (the zip file is actually there, readable and a correct zip file):

And, also from recovery, trying to update to the latest firmware:

Any suggestions are more than welcome!
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] janpascal:
Also tried to re-install topaz 2 from TWRP recovery:

On the device:
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] gentano:
@janpascal use an A13 compatible TWRP
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] janpascal:
Such as this one: https://xdaforums.com/t/shared-unofficial-a12-a13-twrp-3-7-0-for-redmi-note-11-spes-spesn.4507819/?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] gentano:
ye or better try OrangeFox: https://orangefox.download/device/spes
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] janpascal:
After installing TWRP 3.7.0 from the link I posted above and allowing it "flash current TWRP", the device now seems dead :((. Screen is blank, no reactie when long-pressing the power button with or without any of the volume keys. This is not good...

Any help please?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] gentano:
How did you flash it?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] janpascal:
I flashed twrp 3.7.0 for this device using 'fastboot boot twrp-3.7.0.img' following the instructions from https://xdaforums.com/t/shared-unofficial-a12-a13-twrp-3-7-0-for-redmi-note-11-spes-spesn.4507819/
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ciccio.plaza:
I'm using Uvite (Android 14) I've encountered several bugs

° Does not record screen with video playback in progress (YouTube)

°Battery doesn't last as long as HyperOS

°N° Doesn't share videos saved from Telegram in Gallery
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] mark_04:
Can anyone help how to install custom recovery, I tried to install twrp by fastboot but it doesn't work now I'm stuck in this rom
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] gentano:
What means "it doesn't work"? Any error msg?

Which commands/tutorial did you use to install it? Which twrp file you wanna install? You definitely have Redmi Note 11 spes/spesn model?

How to Install TWRP on Xiaomi Phones? - Xiaomiui.Net

If you are a Xiaomi user, install TWRP on Xiaomi phones will be very helpful. Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP for short) is a custom recovery project for

xiaomiui.net

twrp for a/b devices should be your way
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Iceyu27:
Pls create a new thread for Uvite (android 14) version so that we can send feedbacks and questions
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] modality:
I had a horrible time getting OrangeFox installed. Problem was trying to install it via fastbootd.

Try this:

First, extract recovery.img from the Orangefox 11.1 zip file.

Then, put the phone into fastboot mode, NOT fastbootd. Then, from the laptop terminal in the platform-tools directory:

fastboot boot recovery.img

You should have working recovery now.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] markwilly:
Congrats on Paranoid Android Topaz! The new wallpapers by Hampus Olsson look amazing. Love the focus on performance, battery life, and stability. Thanks for the clear installation instructions and all your hard work. Excited to try it out!
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] douteiful:
Pretty good for me. My only issue is that the camera/mic green dot at the top right is buggy, probably because of padding.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] androigi:
Please next update add toggle NFC for Spesn
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] douteiful:
Pretty sure everything is generally stuttery with 60Hz. I don't like 90Hz because it uses more battery.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] rooveg:
I use 90 Hz all the time, the battery usage is insignificant compared to 60 Hz in my experience
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] douteiful:
Different phone but in OnePlus using 90Hz cut the SoT by 3 hours.

Here's how the 90Hz screen affects battery life on the OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a fantastic 90Hz display, but what effect does it have on battery life? Find out in our in-depth analysis.

www.androidauthority.com

But maybe Xiaomi screens are more efficient.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ratabb:
in progress
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] VEnom Ua:
Guys tell me the detailed installation instructions. I have a redmi 11 nfc with the latest firmware. what should I do next?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
You joined a minute ago and this is the first thing you posted.

Installing this ROM is just like installing any other ROM. If you haven't done it before, I recommend you doing some research first because you might brick your phone
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] androigi:
Please replace mi sound enhancer to dolby
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] abelardo0305:
Hi everyone. Split screen work´s on this rom for this phone?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Thomas_Chesterson:
Yes, it works
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] pulsar:
I installed the rom yesterday. One thing bugging me is there's no wide camera option. In crdroid we have 0.6x camera zoom. But this rom doesn't have that. I am switching back to crdroid.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] BerserkSlayer:
Just install a GCam. I have never used any cameras that came preinstalled with ROMs due to it being vastly superior to them.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
If you set swipe down to show notifications instead of one-handed mode, the accessibility button and pressing both volume button will also be set to show notifications.

Anyone else have this issue?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Chayotasi:
Hi! I just created my xda account so I can report things with this ROM.

I'm currently using Topaz Beta 2.

Battery, performance and interface in general are working fine. I haven't had any problems here.

My only bug so far is when I try to add an emergency contact from the security app.

If I do it by linking my google account, it says that the emergency contact could not be saved and to try again.

If I do it without linking my google account, it marks me that the security app has stopped working.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] androigi:
When will the update be released?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatMan22:
Where is the AOSPA recovery link?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatMan22:
Installing ROM with fastboot installs recovery.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Perkelo:
I flashed this ROM just today, and I was wondering how is camera support going. I tried both the included camera app and google camera, and neither has the option to use the 0.6x camera. I am also facing this weird issue where gcam's interface seems to be shifted down for some reason
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] n0credit:
I haven't tried this rom yet but is FM radio support built into it?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] pulsar:
right. I have reverted to crdroid. This rom doesn't have wide camera.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 1Concept:
I'm using MTSL7.2 GCam, I made a config that enables the Wide and macro modes.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 1Concept:
Yes there is FM radio app its working. Im using the stable release.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 1Concept:
Im using MTSL7 2 Gcam. I have config that enables Wide and Macro. It's working for me.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Perkelo:
Oh thank you! I guess the version I had tried was kinda broken, I looked up and found an 8.7 version that seems to work well, I can use the 0.6x cam and some other apparently hidden ones
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ケント:
Does the Stable release one have the Unlimited Storage on Google Photos?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] MKAISSI:
How's the camera Quality ?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] MKAISSI:
Not at all , you can using root
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 1Concept:
It's pretty good for me. But it depends on the settings or the config file.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 1Concept:
Mine got unlimited storage, Im using the Topaz 2.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Hinz_K:
GCam as camera app?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] MKAISSI:
Not Original Quality
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] maXDAmn:
screenshot please
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] npeo:
Heya ! Where's the vanilla build ?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
Doesn't exist. PA always comes with gapps built-in.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Chayotasi:
In topaz stable 1 I'm having this bug, where every now and then after swiping to the main screen or viewing my recent apps a "thumbnail" of one of the latter appears. It's not interactive and I can't remove it in any way except by locking the phone.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Chayotasi:
Still on Topaz Stable 1 I have this other bug where I get the notification that I am charging my phone via USB WHEN I DEFINITELY AM NOT CHARGING IT.

There is no way to remove it, just mute it.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
Anyone else experiencing a bug with the green dot/privacy indicator? The green dot is showing on apps with no camera or microphone permission even after turning off the access and I have to restart my phone for it to go away
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Hinz_K:
How is the energy efficiency compared to original MIUI OS?

Are there comparable battery saving modes?

I need this phone for work and need good battery life.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
Deep sleep not working when on always on display
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Hinz_K:
Thanks.

What does that mean under "Requirements"?

° Make sure you've latest Stable firmware flashed before flashing the ROM.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
This means small firmware-only packages to update vendor and driver stuff and so on.

For Spes: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/spes/stable/V13.0.12.0.SGCMIXM/

For SpesN:

https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/spesn/stable/V13.0.6.0.SGKEUXM/

Can be flashed separately and updated at any time. Just download and flash in recovery. You can also flash spes fw in spesn and vice versa. But there's a chance that nfc doesn't work, then simply use the other one (just for those with spesn reading this).
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
Can I installed it without losing data or getting problem? i'm using paranoid android
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
Never had problems like this while using the corresponding firmware for my device. Flashing the wrong firmware (eg from other redmi like note 11S etc.), on the other hand, will most likely hardbrick your phone. Luckily spes and spesn are cross-compatible with each other's firmware. So a little caution while searching should be given. And yes, simply flash in recovery if you think your fw is outdated or doesn't match with the ROM's setup recommendations. Cheers
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Hinz_K:
My Redmi Note 11 NFC has MIUI-V13.0.6.0.SGKEUXM. So it should also have this firmware version below:

https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/spesn/stable/V13.0.6.0.SGKEUXM/

Correct?

So no need to update my firmware, right?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
A full stock(ish) miui always contains the corresponding firmware. So yes, correct. It's more important for rom users to have an eye on the fw recommendations. But if you choose to flash a rom, then you already know the state of your fw version. 👍
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Thomas_Chesterson:
on a side note, this seems to happen to every AOSP roms for this device. Not sure why this is happening
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Zylam Marex:
Thank you for your effort dev but still have issues with tap2wake :(. It's better than most roms, but will there ever be a rom where we have tap2wake properly working.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
is there any temporary solution to fix AOD? like magisk or something
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] aureljared:
If I had to guess it's probably because there's a hook in the display driver somewhere for a low-power state meant for AOD that AOSP doesn't know about. That might change now that they're beginning to release kernel sources, but I could be wrong.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Does fast charging and unlimited google photos backup work with this rom?

Thanks
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
yes
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
Very good. MIUI Android 11 used ~6-7%/hour on normal usage for me and this is with battery saver turned on at all times. Updated to MIUI Android 12 and it drained even more battery.

With AOSPA, I leave location on and still get the same amount of battery usage. Everything seems stable enough not to cause problem for me.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
It has both unlimited google photo backup and fast charging or just one of them?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
Both of them, may be fast charging a bit slower than stock but don't worry
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Thank you so much
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Another question

Can i update this rom like i can update miui, without going into recovery and flashing it all over again. And without losing data.

Also how can i install this rom without bricking the device? Please tell me if there is a video tutorial.

Thanks
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
Yes, you can use paranoid update like ota

install this rom like pixel experience

Don't worry abt brick because hard brick cause when you flash incompatible rom.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
I'm sorry for being so annoying but this is my first rom that i'm going to flash. I don't understand when you say "install this rom like pixel experience".
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] :
Hi. What flashing option do you people recommend, why and how would the flashing option affect the os?

Fastboot or Recovery
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] sis tema:
The video call in facebook messenger and whatsapp is terribly poor quality... there is a meaningless blue glow around the camera and only in the middle is the normal image visible
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
With paranoid, we have 2 method:

Recovery:

1. unlock bootloader

2. install twrp through fastboot

3. format data

4. install rom

5. reboot into recovery

6. format data

7. boot system

Fastboot:

1. Unlock bootloader

2. Use miflash tool to flash rom through fastboot

Your rom file must 100% for your device, or your phone'll be bricked

*Youtube for more information
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
I've watched this tutorial, is this really that easy to install? Or there is something that this tutorial doesn't show? I've already applied to mi for unlocking the bootloader and now im waiting. And what method do you recommend. What is easier and would this rom work with SPESN or Redmi Note 11 NFC
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
recovery is safer than fastboot. A SD card is reccomended. Because fastboot depend on your connection between pc and phone, if it break, your phone may bricked
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Would the flashing method affect the system at all. Or it would be same in both ways? Fastboot seems far easier and less worrying about making wrong move. Since in the video it says to flash the default miui rom then flash paranoid android
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
Yes, both are the same result, different method, fastboot is easier but you need a stable connection with your pc, recovery is harder but safer when you can backup your android and restore it whenever you want.

If you update to the lastest version of miui, you don't have to worry about it.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
So if i have good and stable usb connection, i will be just fine with using fastboot method? Since from the video recovery seems harder, and for some reason he flashed the miui rom first
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Does the video explain what should i do and should i do copy what he does. And should i flash the default rom first, even though its my stock rom already on my phone.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
Do everything step by step but you don't need flash your stock rom again if you are using lastest version miui.

Edit: I forgot it's firmware file, you need flash it first
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Ok so i need to download miui latest firmware and flash it first. If i go with recovery.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
yes, and use zip file for your device (file in that video for poco f4)
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Does this rom have Widevine L1 support and passed Safetynet
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Does this rom recieve monthly security and android updates?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
No
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
So it won't get any updates or just it doesn't get monthly updates. I meant if it was reguraly updated
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Thanks for all of your help guys, i've downloaded and it's stable. No issues yet.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] lucifer0014:
How did you do it?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Recovery method. Use this tutorial, just flash files for the redmi note 11.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] lucifer0014:
Okay, Any bugs? I heard it is far more smoother than other os, is it so?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
I've used it for about a day, and i can confirm everything works, i've not tested fast charging yet, you get unlimited google photos backup but only in storage saver quality. It looks close to stock android, and it runs very smoothly. Smoother then MIUI for sure.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
Ok, so i've just charged the phone up, and the fast charging is really fast even faster then MIUI, but the problem is that the charging is that fast that the phone heats up pretty fast, so please if the maker of this rom could add a toggle to slow down charging, or just to make the charging slower it would be great.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] HatsuneMiku3945:
No need worry abt heat up when charging, just worry about your room temperature
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
But it really heats up and the room temp is around 27 C. But still thanks for the help. I'm worried that it will make the battery last much shorter time
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ThatAndroidUser:
The best rom got new update!!!
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Thirdyyyyyy:
Hi guys, may I ask if where I can view the changelog? sorry for this question, I just can't find it.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] joma227:
You can switch automaticaly from super fast charching (33W) to regular fast charching, when you use a 1,5 m USB-Cable, because the longer the cable, the lower the maximum mA.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] pulsar:
Any rom using MIUI 14 blob heats up. crdroid 9.2 is based on MIUI 13 blob has no heat issue.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] forgocytosis:
Is the new update good? got any battery drain issue?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Longvt25111997:
just updated to stable 3 and lost l1 widewine. Does this happen to anyone flashing from stable via adb sideload?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] comunity:
GPS is not working on the latest ROM. Maybe for me only. GPS test can't find no one satellite.

Geolocation - enabled, Saving location history - disabled. Permissions - given, AGPS - cleared and updated. What else should I check to make GPS work?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Ud4ba:
Never used Paranoid Android before.

How similar is to LineageOS?

I always want to stick to official builds, which ROM will give me lightweight bloat-free exprerience?

There is an Unofficial LOS for this phone but i wanted to stick to officials.

Thanks in advance.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Longvt25111997:
In my opinion this is very close to stock android with just a few miui sound optimization and probably miui camera app in stable 3 update
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Ud4ba:
Really thanks for your info.

MIUI camera propably is the best cause can recognize the macro and 3rd camera on phone.

But i suppose it has too many permissions and too much pings to 3rd party sites.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] johndr23:
after update to stabe 3, for me GPS not working. Some solution? Thx
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] forgocytosis:
anyone facing battery drain? I had to switch to PE+ for this
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] N-EX:
Nope, I got 8h of SOT at full charge from this ROM, and I was using Stable 3 at that time.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Thirdyyyyyy:
GPS is not behaving right, though still detect where you are but not accurately.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
I'm on PA Beta 8, which came a little time after stable 3 and GPS is working pretty fine here. I get a fix within 3 seconds and an accuracy of around 3-4 meters.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
Apparently there are 3 known bugs right now:

GPS not working

Video not working on Chromium >113

Issues with screenshot on on some apps in work profile

However, the latest update also brought the stock MIUI camera which is great. Apart from that, everything else is superb as I previously commented. Battery, etc. everything s great.

I've been dirty flashing since early beta and had no problem with GPS however (even in Stable 3), only after I clean flashed into Stable 3 that I get the bug.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
Funny, I skipped Stable 3 for the upcoming beta releases what seem to explain that I never got the gps issue. On the latest beta (from Dev's sourceforge folder) Chrome even plays videos again.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
I think there's a missing library in Stable 3 specifically, so it only affects clean flash, but apparently Chris has fixed some of these issues in the latest beta 👍
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] pulsar:
@notBradPitt Do you know when will next stable update come?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
Update comes monthly at most, but that's not guaranteed because these developers work for free
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] warok88:
I want to try this Rom, but always failed. I flash it with twrp, and always got some error and my phone failed to boot. Iam from latest Indonesian miui14 a13, and now using xiaomi EU 13 android 12
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
Which TWRP and did you flash or did you boot into it?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] warok88:
Twrp 3.7.0 . i flash twrp after fastboot boot twrp, so my twrp is not gone. I try this Rom, PE plus, all end up error and my phone bootloop
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] spectr-e:
Awesome.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] notBradPitt:
Did you make sure you flashed TWRP correctly? IIRC Redmi Note 11 doesn't have recovery partition so it requires some extra steps to flash TWRP.

I normally just boot into TWRP and install ROM from there, never had any problem. Though, I have to connect it to a PC everytime I want to get into recovery (which I don't do often anyways)
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
Steps to flash:

Recovery flash via fastboot:

fastboot flash boot recovery.img

reboot recovery

Or:

Reboot to recovery by holding volume up button right after screen goes off when rebooting

Rom flash from recovery (clean):

- format data (not just wipe)

- choose rom and before start to flash select reflash current recovery and unselect reboot after flashing

- after the procedure finished go to reboot menu and choose reboot recovery

- now reboot to system

Just thought this might be helpful

PS: I'm always using twrp 3.7.0 by jabiyeff
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 7alvaro:
Problem portrait mode in last beta.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
First of all, bug reporting here is for stable releases. Second, it's a known bug related to the custom kernel the build's using. No workaround actually.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Query9:
When will Android 14 arrive?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
PA? Most likely, next year. By the way, it is considered rude here in the forum to ask for ETA (estimated time of arrival).
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] joncis:
just asking, the difference between recovery option and fastboot option? which one should I download and install?