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[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] EniGmA1987:
Yes, Mix Fold 3 is missing the most important band (13) for LTE/4G coverage. Also missing 2 useful bands of 5G.

AFAIK, Xiaomi 13 Pro (Global) is the only Xiaomi brand device to work well with Verizon. It still misses 1 semi-important 5G band but has all other 5G bands and all LTE bands on Verizon.

edit:

I actually just went and made a Verizon prepaid account and tried it on my Xiaomi 13 Pro and it works great! Full coverage with no issues, popped the sim in and it came right up with service. They will tell you the device isnt certified though, so you need a certified device's IMEI to activate new service and get a sim card still, or see if they will activate anyway even though their system tells them they arent allowed to.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] zainqaiser:
Can you help me with link/guide to how to root this phone? And would there be any loss of functionality/feature after root? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
I followed this guide: link. But instead of patching boot.img i patched init_boot.img and did

Code:

fastboot flash init_boot <your file name here>

This method worked for me. Go to the majisk GitHub page and follow the rooting instructions there, but when it tells you to patch the boot.img file instead patch the init_boot.img file and adb install it with the command above.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] jordicf01:
So... Right now, do you miss anything respect a global rom? Any remarkable issue? I'm from Spain and for all things I'm reading, it seems Mix Fold 3 works like would have been launched globally.

My main concerns are link Samsung Watch 4, Buds Pro, pay with cell or smartwatch with my bank app, Android Auto...If I'm not wrong, all tested by users
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
All of those are working for me other than testing the galaxy buds as I've misplaced mine for now. I just updated miui and kept root using the instructions in this forum on the mix fold 3. Looking good so far. Loving the phone.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
Stupid question, where do I find the proper init_boot.img file to patch? And/or how do I extract the file...

Been a little while since I rooted anything (and I don't think the Fold 3 firmware is available online).
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
I downloaded the official fastboot rom for the mix fold 3.

https://miuirom.org/phones/mix-fold-3

The init_boot.img file is stored in that file.. Use winrar or any other unzip program to extract the file.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Front41:
i´m very interested on it
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] jutley:
Why don't we have a forum for this phone yet?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Front41:
we need a mi mix fold 3 forum now!!!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] lawtq:
EE works fine. 4g and 5g are no problems
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] chortya:
I have now also ordered via Giztop and prepare for arrival by consolidating root instructions and Magisk modules.

I need Android Auto, Google Pay and Pixel Watch support + Enterprise Outlook and multiple banking apps. My biggest worry is actually Intune, where can I find up-to-date instructions for Magisk/root hiding?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] aljthab:
I love it actually it is good, but I get problem within app for paying its name MADA pay.

any suggestion?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] alkandery75:
What does it copy ?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] aljthab:
this is

J0-GX-pAHpjp3k17J8lW50F4K_M8GPpJumo56D7HA8g=-274f865fea401e98e9de4d7b27c956e741782bf33c18fa49ba6a39e83ec703c8
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Blitzz.666:
Do we have a timeframe? Is it in October?

I'm asking because my Mix fold 3 is on its way, and will take a week + to unlock bootloader, then I will install eliteROM, if good and stable.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] jim262:
I remember years ago, I would go to XDA for all sorts of hacks and mods. I used to go to this site for alternate roms for my Samsung S3 as well as, Notes 3 and 4, and Oneplus 3. Now this site is just SAD! Nothing is happening here.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] flipp0:
XDA died when Telegram took over. I really hate telegram. Really miss when XDA was the go to place for android phones.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
Can we root mix fold 3 and install android auto? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
Android auto and Google pay works on Mix fold 3? Wow

Can you please confirm? I will order one tonight if android auto works.

Do you have any link for the root process for mix fold 3? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
The root process involves the init_boot.img file instead of the boot.img file. There are instructions on the mix fold 2 forum explaining how to patch and install the patched file. Android Auto and Google pay work perfectly. Very impressed with the phone.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
That’s fantastic to hear. Do you by any chance know if it can connect to Samsung watch 6? Thanks very much
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
I no longer have a Samsung watch, but it connects fine with the Tag Heuer Android wear watch and the fossil wear watch.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
That’s great. Thank you so much for this information. Appreciate it.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Rockstarblech:
Are you saying the XMF3 requires init_boot.img as opposed to the XMF2 requiring boot.img? And are they the same file just renamed?

My xiaomi is on the way so I'm trying to get my ducks in a row. A bit overwhelmed with this. I'm in US.

I used to root phones with twrp and magisk back in the day. But never had to globalify a phone.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
Yes to the init_boot.img file instead of the boot.img.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
The globalify is for the Chinese rom. The elite rom beta that I'm using now is already working as a global rom. No need to root.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] pzkfwg:
I received the phone 2 days ago. Ordered from Wonda phone following advice on this thread and got it in 3 working days (in Canada) by paying less than 40$ for express DHL shipping. Less expensive than Trading Shenzen and also gives a full year warranty from the dealer.

So far, I tried to play the "non-root" game and almost everything works except Google Pay (Google Wallet). I also miss the French language in multiple apps (MoreLocale 2 refuses to install which was supposed to be my non-root solution). I am still figuring out if notifications are too delayed and I don't use Android Auto.

Google Pay is essential to me, so I requested the bootloader unlock (7 days wait). I found that I could not request the unlock after removing a lot of bloatware using ADB, so I needed to reinstall them all to successfully request unlock (I don't know which one actually prevented; I was stuck at the "Add account and device" button in dev tools). I use Tangerine and Rogers banks and both fail to add the cards: Tangerine is not going beyond entering the CVC and Rogers fails after reading the terms.

I hope that rooting and globalify will solve the issue and I will use the French language pack in the same time. Planning to use AndroPlus Magisk modules that were made for the Fold 2.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
I was able to use the mix fold 2 modules on the mix fold 3 and got banking working as well as wear os watches, Android Auto etc. Just keep in mind that the file to be patched by magisk is the init_boot.img and it needs to be installed via the fastboot command listed in this forum. I decided to format the device to test the elite lite rom and have been pretty happy with the result.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
With elite rom is this totally global rom or still Chinese apps or traces remaining? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] aljthab:
wow sounds great actually today i unlock the bootloader for my fold 3 so how can I try elite rom is there any link can I download it ?

my big problem and only the problem with notification it's delay and some time not working at all
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
No Chinese apps. All the Chinese stuff is gone.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
awesome. would you have any chance to try if android auto works? thnx
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
Android Auto works as well
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
Thank you very much
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Edreamsz:
Hi guys,

I have been using the HMF3 for a few weeks now and liking it a lot! And patiently waiting for the Elite Rom!

Google pay works perfectly here in the Netherlands. Just no Google auto.

Does anyone know how you can become an elite Rom tester?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] perfecteric:
Do you miss band 20? I have kpn network.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
Well, got mine last week.

I appreciate that Xiaomi lets you unlock the bootloader easily enough, but kind of hate that I have to wait a week. That means I either have to leave the thing alone for seven days, or I have to obsessively get it config'd to my liking, only to have to do it all over again if I choose to unlock...unless I can prevent data from being wiped by holding Vol down while unlocking, idk.

I would be rooting mostly for Xposed Edge Pro, which I can do with out. Also for Viper, but not sure if it will work system wide, and not sure if I could boost volume/bass without causing distortion. Maybe I would be interested in disabling default navigation (both soft buttons and gestures) if possible.

Fold 3 is impressive as hell. Although, the location of the camera hole on the inner screen interferes with landscape mode, with a lot of apps not able to take advantage of the full screen size in landscape mode. It will help prevent accidental left palm touches, I guess.

Not getting 5G on Mint Mobile, which is frustrating because I should be getting it. I do get 5G with a T-Mo sim. Not sure I shouldn't have chosen the Pixel Fold, which opens to landscape and has all of the T-Mo bands. Whatever.

My one contribution so far, is that Kinscreen doesn't work, and the latest version of Awaker doesn't even open. However, I sideloaded an older version of Awaker (2.0.1.8) and it works perfectly to keep the screen turned on when the device is tilted, or what not.

MIUI has a feature to keep the screen turned on when it detects that you are looking at it, but it doesn't seem to work for me.

EDIT - Awaker was working perfectly for a few hours after install. Now it keeps getting auto-closed (and re-started). I disabled battery optimization etc so idk...frustrating it's a must have app for me
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
(I meant to edit the post above but quoted it by mistake...hence this edited post)
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] pzkfwg:
I would like to know if you can indeed unlock the bootloader without erasing data. He seems to refer to this method. Does it work with Fold 3?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Edreamsz:
I read indeed that it does not have band 20. But I have stable 5 G all the time via KPN!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] perfecteric:
I dont have 5g abbo.

Band 20 is only for 4g. Can you test indoors en outdoors if you have good 4g signal?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Edreamsz:
I actually do not know how to select 4G only.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] perfecteric:
Sim settings, there you can select 4g or 5g
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Edreamsz:
SIM Cards & Mobile Networks > Select SIM (KPN)>No Menu to change to 4G
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] perfecteric:
Strange.....? Should be possible somewhere....
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
You have to go into developer options and enable 'show preferred network type menu.'
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Edreamsz:
Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Edreamsz:
KPN 4G+ working perfect inside and outside
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] perfecteric:
Ok, great news!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
So...

Awaker has worked reliably ever since I added several new permissions. Hopefully that keeps up.

I figured out how to bypass system navigation without root. This can probably be found elsewhere in this forum: 1.) set system navigation to use old school softkeys - this will get rid of the gesture bar and will also allow you to set a 3rd party launcher as default, 2.) download Settings Database Manager, but don't open it, 3.) enter the following command via adb 'pm grant by4a.setedit22 android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS,' 4.) find

force_fsg_navbar in the Global table and set it to 1, and the navbar disappears. Of course, download a navigation/gestures app from the Play store to use in place of the built in navigation. Edge Gestures works well.

This resets on boot, and you will have to repeat and also toggle default launchers to get the 'recent apps' page working again. I don't mind this at all in part because I don't plan on rebooting often; hopefully it doesn't reset in between boots. The MIUI launcher is trash.

I still need (want) to force apps to display full screen in landscape mode. They technically do display as "full screen" but there is an empty status bar covering the camera cutout on the lefthand side of the screen. Apparently there are some Magisk modules that will probably fix this, more motivation to unlock. But I would be curious if this can be fixed without root. "Full screen" video doesn't even play full screen, that's just a stupid waste of screen real estate.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] 7modeee:
i want to ask if i rooted the device with magisk do i lose OTA update?

also if i installed the elite global rom do i also lose the OTA?

also does it support display output from type c to hdmi ?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
with custom rom you wont get official OTA updates anymore. The custom rom will need to be updated. Depending on the rom you might be able to get OTA from the custom rom itself.

Where did you get the elite rom though?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
Stupid question, is there a way to change the system font from MiSans? I can't seem to buy anything from the Theme store.

I imagine I might be able to delete MiSans, in which case I presume Android would replace it with something better.

(edit, I reinstalled Find Device and now I can change fonts pretty easily)

(edit, it lets me sample fonts for a short time, then it makes me buy them, but when I click 'Buy' it takes me to a screen where I can view my Mi coin balance and top up, but it doesn't allow me to make the purchase, lol...had to reinstall com.xiaomi.payment...and then when I try to pay with Mi coins it takes eventually me to a chinese language screen where I think I'm supposed to enter my Xiaomi password, but I don't know...no it wants a number...had to setup and use Alipay just to change the system font...)
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] 7modeee:
i did not get it yet im just asking if i get it,

so if i just rooted and used magisk modules do i llose OTA ??
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] bangprovn:
I just got this device and waiting for my 7 days of Unlocking Bootloader. I will support custom ROM for this device once I got my device unlocked :)
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] 7modeee:
do you know if i only root my device to globlify it , i lose OTA ?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Asafaviv:
Can someone confirm notifications are not delayed with Miui optimization left on?

Is Gpay is working without root?

I have Pixel Fold and consider switching to XM3 but afraid of delayed notifications and not working Gpay
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] bangprovn:
Yup, you will lose OTA. As you lose the integrity of the system.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
I've only been using mine a few days (which I've spend mostly configing), but so far notifications seem fine. I had the OG Mix Fold and notifications seemed fine.

I don't know if there are exceptions for certain apps. But generally, you just have to manually enable autostart and/or disable battery optimization and/or lock memory on a per app basis. Chinese phones try and kill off apps in the background, and I am having minor issues with the Fold 3 killing my internet tabs in the background so far (i.e. they reload when the tab is reopened, I don't need them open but there are situations where I might). But as long as apps are functioning in the background, there should be nothing stopping you from receiving notifications.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] knives of ice:
much easier to just read the mix fold 2 forum for answers to many questions since xda still doesn't have a dedicated forum which is ridiculous. all the same issues with the fold 2 software will be present with the fold 3.

root and using the nodoze root only app solved all my notification issues.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
This is not specific to the MF 3, but pro tip: install Kiwi browser. It's Google Chrome, but better, and it is compatible with desktop addons like noscript. You can also use extensions to prevent tab auto-discard, that is working for me thus far.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
Checked with Australian telcos and they dont use Band 20 in australia.

So, I will be purchasing mix fold 3 tonight :)
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
ha, I maybe spoke too soon about notifications, phone rebooted in my pocket earlier, and ever since I don't get Telegram notifications unless the app is in the foreground, also issues with email. It's odd b/c notifications were completely reliable just a few hours ago.

(edit, earlier in the day I had reinstalled 'FindDevice' and had also disabled ZRam via settings, changed ZRam back and I don't think it made a difference, I uninstalled FindDevice tho and rebooted and I think everything is all good again...fyi if you uninstall FindDevice it basically disables you from using your Mi Account where needed, and this can for example prevent you from installing apks outside of the Play store. But it doesn't remove the device from your account and it doesn't break any core functionality besides the actual Find Device service).
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Fooking Rekt:
Not possible, use https://xiaomirom.com to download fastboot images for your device and flash them with Miflash.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
what kind of screen protector to use for external and internal screens?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
Nope. Can install ota if rooted then reinstall magisk to open slot before rebooting phone
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] 7modeee:
i didn't understand.. 🙃🙃
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] pzkfwg:
I believe this is the detailed procedure : https://xdaforums.com/t/anyone-have...ix-fold-2-forum.4485863/page-10#post-87501201
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] dying4004:
I had to cancel my order as I found out is missing band 28 which is most necessary for 4g in Australia.

Ordered a Honor magic v2 instead
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] omnimax:
Most notifications work with MIUI optimizations on, but for me, instagram is super delayed or don't come at all when it's on. So I have it off and everything works fine. Turning it off also gives the phone more of a stock android feeling that I like more.

Gpay works fine for me here in Germany without root.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] omnimax:
Search "Notch" in settings and you'll find "Notch in individual apps" where you can control if an app should display over the camera hole or not.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Asafaviv:
Thanks for your reply

Is Developer options stays on when restart /reboot the phone or you need to open it every time you do that?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] omnimax:
Nono, it stays. It's a one time setting
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
It's not even a one time setting for me. Doesn't change anything...

There is a setting in Developer Options for 'Display Cutout' which lets you simulate a screen with a different cutout. And I understand that there is a Magisk Module called "NoneDisplayCutout" or somethin that adds a "None" option to this setting. That is essentially what I am looking for, but I don't currently have an unlocked bootloader.

But, I have realized that if I set the cutout to "Waterfall," apps now display the full width of the screen in landscape. I have settled on that for now; it doesn't make the overall display larger, as it adds small empty spaces at the top and bottom of the screen, but I feel like it makes landscape mode more usable, and the small blank space at the bottom means I can use a gesture or navigation bar without touching it by mistake when hitting the Space button on my keyboard, and what not.

Unfortunately, the empty bars end up displaying as white on the Always on Display, so I have had to disable it, but it's no big deal to me.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Meeher:
Hello. I just got the Mix Fold 3 (coming from the Pixel Fold). Everything seems to be working as it should except I can't get the Location History part of Google Maps to turn on. Do you guys have that ability? That might be a deal breaker if we can't get location history since I use Timeline quite extensively to remember where I was or what I did on certain dates. Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] bangprovn:
TWRP fully worked on the device now ;)
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
So, I thought I wasn't getting 5G with my current sim card. I've been stuck on LTE.

But tonight, I realized that when I make a phone call, the LTE signal switches to 5G, per my status bar. And then, after the phone call, it switches back to LTE. So I am now thinking that I have been getting 5G, but that the phone is confusing 5G with LTE.

But if I switch to NR only, I get no signal, and if I switch to LTE preferred, I don't suddenly show 5G.

I would be curious if anyone is experiencing similar.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
I only see LTE on mix fold 3. Occasionally it shows 5G. Speeds seem to be LTE only though.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
I saw 5G immediately when I popped in an inactive T-Mo sim. On Mint Mobile, no 5G, except when I am on a call. But my "LTE coverage" seems comparable to my 5G coverage with other devices (all Chinese with the same bands) so far.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Meeher:
Do you have location history enabled on Google Maps?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] thref23:
No, I hate location history....but it shows my recent in-app searches. Anywaya think that's a Google account thing more than a device thing. When I click 'Maps history' it takes me to a Google acct page in a web browser, see if you can set it on from a pc.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Meeher:
Yeah, I tried to enable it for the Fold 3 on my computer but it won't do it. My Pixel Fold does the location history and Timeline just fine. I am wondering if it is a limitation of the Chinese ROM which would be sad.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
The elite rom saves Google timeline btw. Working for me.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Meeher:
Is that available for the general public yet? I guess I need to get started on unlocking the bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
Not generally available. I donated and have received three beta versions over the last few days. The developer is actively improving it.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] Meeher:
So in your opinion, would you take the Fold 3 with the Elite Rom over the Pixel Fold? I like the stock Android experience and the MIUI skin with some of the Chinese ROM quirks are annoying me. And I am finding the battery draining super fast mostly due to the System Launcher taking up 44% and having some of the apps on unrestricted battery.

I am willing to donate if I can get access and not have to deal with this Chinese ROM. I loved the Magic V2 but that lack of Google apps was a huge issue.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] nmhusa:
After using the Elite Rom for a few days I have to admit the lack of Chinese apps and glitches is refreshing. I did root the Elite Rom using the same method as rooting the official rom. Only thing I am missing is encrypting the device which is supported by the developer but needs TWRP to install. Someone else on Telegram claims they have TWRP working and will post it with a new rom in a few days.

In regard to the Pixel Fold, I have not handled the device myself, but I do like the form factor of the Mix Fold 3.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] edwsn2005:
My location history/Timeline is working just fine. Allow all permissions for your Google App. I'm also signed into my Google Account.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] pzkfwg:
For the record and answering my own question after the 7 days wait, I tried to unlock without erasing the data with the cited guide and was unsuccessful. First, the command

fastboot oem unlock

doesn't work anymore with modern devices, they use a custom fastboot and Mi Unlock is absolutely necessary. I still tried to trick it to reboot to Fastboot to avoid the data erase part by holding the Vol- button. I was successfully able to follow the rest of the guide, but sadly, when normal booting, it complained that it could not mount the system drive so my only remaining option was to wipe all data.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 3] bangprovn:
TWRP 3.7.0-12 for Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 available here: https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-3-7-0-12-twrp-for-xiaomi-mix-fold-3-babylon.4630251/

Working on a customized Global ROM. Stay tuned.