Xiaomi Redmi 4a [Rolex] Root, ROMs, TWRP & Discussion - SD 425, 2GB, 5" HD < $90
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The Redmi 4a is an entry-level device from Xiaomi (which was released along the Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime), which looks like to be an absolute steal for the money. Couldn't find much about it here on XDA, so decided it was time for a general thread until it gets it's own section on XDA.
Full Spec List here: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_4a-8420.php
Stable and Developer ROMs (Including Global ROM) here: http://en.miui.com/download-319.html
How to root Redmi 4a? Unlock your device, install TWRP, and flash SuperSU.
Custom ROMs? Check here to see the full list of threads on XDA.
Thoughts and questions on the device? Leave them below. Please be advised that I do not own this device and don't follow it much - so if you would like me to edit the OP, please just PM me.
Interesting
Well, just another interesting device from Xiaomi. But for under $100 it is good. Waiting now for TWRP and CM14 ... Unfortunately I'm not able to do that.
I bought Redmi 4a this morning from Gea***st, 88 euro.
I'm interesting to unlock band 20 (800mz), but seems not possible.
waiting for global rom
Now it's possible!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/how-to-xiaomi-redmi-4a-xiaomi-eu-rom-t3525067
TWRP and Global ROM!
Now some LineageOS (formerly known as CyanogenMod) and I'm happy
Aahh good to see there's a discussion section for redmi 4a on xda dev.
good specs of the price
Had now worked a while with that phone. Battery lasts long and phone is fast enough for all apps for daily use. Can use it as a daily driver. But want LineageOS. Miui EU is quite good, but I think lineage might be better.
What's your experience?
really interesting!
How to root?
Igorek536n said:
How to root?
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This is easy. Just install xiaomi.eu ROM. Then install SuperSU as suggested by them.
Michi72 said:
This is easy. Just install xiaomi.eu ROM. Then install SuperSU as suggested by them.
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Additional note: you need an unlocked bootloader. My Redmi 4A from gearbest came already unlocked. And this is also the reason, why you should flash a clean ROM at first ... You do not want the gearbest ROM.
How can I see the number MEID and S / N?
Pokemon Go on Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Hi My Friend,
Anyidea how can I play Pokemon Go in Xiaomi Redmi 4A?
I just flash the Global version MIUI (V8.1.4.0.MCCMID) into my phone, but google play still showing device not compatible. Anyclue?
Thanks in advance
L001CS said:
Hi My Friend,
Anyidea how can I play Pokemon Go in Xiaomi Redmi 4A?
I just flash the Global version MIUI (V8.1.4.0.MCCMID) into my phone, but google play still showing device not compatible. Anyclue?
Thanks in advance
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Just give version from xiaomi.eu a try. This is a custom ROM. Official global ROM is somehow another ROM.
MIUI Global Stable ROM V8.1.4.0.MCCMIDI for Redmi 4A Released!
riteshgpt60 said:
waiting for global rom
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MIUI Global Stable ROM V8.1.4.0.MCCMIDI for Redmi 4A Released since 27 Jan 2017. I tried, not much different from China ROM. From China ROM, problems I face is:
1. Many unnecessary apps;
2. left only 9GB internal storage out of the System;
3. advertisement popup;
4. can't sync Google Calender (it wont show even after insert account);
5. Download Playstore apps only with Wifi;
6. Search with Baidu instead of Google;
7. Can't play Pokemon Go !!; some game won't sync with Google Play status
After changing Global ROM ( Go to //en.miui.com/thread-480190-1-1.html) :-
1. Many unnecessary apps;
2. left only 9GB internal storage out of the System;
3. advertisement popup;
4. can't sync Google Calender (it wont show even after insert account);
5. Download Playstore apps only with Wifi;
6. Search with Baidu instead of Google;
7. Can't play Pokemon Go; some game won't sync with Google Play status. >>> Pokemon do working well if you download the latest APK from mirror link, we guess Niantic hasn't updated their list of supported devices for Redmi 4A. I just comment via Playstore, hopes they update ASAP. >> see how its going next ~
Got solution
Michi72 said:
Just give version from xiaomi.eu a try. This is a custom ROM. Official global ROM is somehow another ROM.
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Thanks for your recommendation. I tried search from xiaomi.eu, TWRP downloaded but can't find the ROM link.
Instead changing ROM, I tried download the latest Apk (V0.55.0), it work with the Official Global ROM I install, only things that Google Play still shown device not support. <guess Niantic hasn't updated their list of supported devices, I just comment via playstore, see whats going next> Thanks! :good:
L001CS said:
Thanks for your recommendation. I tried search from xiaomi.eu, TWRP downloaded but can't find the ROM link.
Instead changing ROM, I tried download the latest Apk (V0.55.0), it work with the Official Global ROM I install, only things that Google Play still shown device not support. <guess Niantic hasn't updated their list of supported devices, I just comment via playstore, see whats going next> Thanks! :good:
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It's easy just go to https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/7-1-19-20.37825/
and Download TWRP. Follow instructions. The Redmi 4A Codename is Rolex, see last but one line. So you have to download the HM4A version from
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=126103
I find this stated clearly under chapter "download".
Hope that helped you. If so, leave thump up.
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Kind of deep link:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298925063
q1pa said:
Aahh good to see there's a discussion section for redmi 4a on xda dev.
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There's no section yet, just this thread. This phone deserves it's own section though! It is incredibly good value for money. Go here and post that you want this phone to have its own section, hit that thanks button for anyone suggesting a Redmi 4A - and with time and persistance we should have our own section
Michi72 said:
Had now worked a while with that phone. Battery lasts long and phone is fast enough for all apps for daily use. Can use it as a daily driver. But want LineageOS. Miui EU is quite good, but I think lineage might be better.
What's your experience?
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I haven't got one yet, but thinking of getting my hands on the moment LineageOS is available! LineageOS 14.1 on the Redmi 4A would be the perfect budget device.
Hey guys, another update, the Redmi 4A has it's own enhanced tag, which groups all the related threads together and allows us to search for our device on XDA
Link here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-redmi-4a
Related
Any idea which Rom is installed on the Global international version ?
Is it the Chinese Rom ?
There is only Chinese ROM. Chinese ROM has English and Chinese language options.
Global ROM has not been released and will not unless the phone sees an international release.
Vendors will often modify the Chinese ROM and add language packs, google apps etc and call it global ROM. It's easy enough to change the MIUI Version string in the Settings app so it reads whatever you want it to read.
You can get the official untouched ROM from miui.com (at this stage it's only the developer - 6.11.3 (MIUI8) version) This may be what the phone ships with or they may only release stable firmware a little after launch.
Otherwise Xiaomi.eu releases modified MIUI ROMs for pretty much all devices, these include language and localisation info for just about everywhere and despite countless thousands of downloads across many Xiaomi phones nothing untoward has been found in any of their builds.
The first release for the Mi Note 2 from them will probably be Monday, they may take a week or so longer.
Another alternative is Mi-Globe.com - They use the MIUI base and let you customise a few different things but I'm getting off topic here.
That isn't to say you shouldn't get one shipped with vendor ROM, if you get one shipped with a Vendor ROM they will have at least performed some basic testing on the device so a DOA is much less likely, I'd just be sure to wipe it clean and replace with something reputable at your first chance.
iigrs said:
Any idea which Rom is installed on the Global international version ?
Is it the Chinese Rom ?
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i have the phone. to answer your question, it's a Chinese ROM, but it has English as a language. and most of the Chinese apps pre-built in are uninstallable. the few that cannot, i was able to disable them and turn off notifications. after that i slapped on a nova launcher and my phone behaves mostly like a clean unlocked google device, not a "china phone".
xiaomi's Chinese rom is a lot better than the Chinese roms on say, Gionee or Vivo/Oppo, in that after you change language to English, almost all of the Chinese texts are gone. so far the only place that still has chinese text is one uninstallable Xiaomi app (which i disabled and can't see unless i go into settings and look at all the apps) and the Xiaomi theme store.
oh and google play services can be installed straight from xiaomi's app store within the phone.
TWRP was released on Thursday, so I could not care less about a "global" ROM version.
Just unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and the 6.11.10 EU MIUI 8 and be happy, all the China Bloatware will be gone and you will only see Xiaomi App Store which I haven't even opened.
Install your favourite launcher and dialer and you are done!
I think there is a Global ROM in the Global version.
I found this Indonesian unboxing video of the phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMB0nzUE0xw
You could see the Play Store is already installed and in the "About Phone" section, it shows the phone is running MIUI Global 8.0|Stable, 8.0.9.0 (MADCNDi) or something like that. Hope fully Xiaomi will release the rom on the MIUI site soon.
MasterXan said:
I think there is a Global ROM in the Global version.
I found this Indonesian unboxing video of the phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMB0nzUE0xw
You could see the Play Store is already installed and in the "About Phone" section, it shows the phone is running MIUI Global 8.0|Stable, 8.0.9.0 (MADCNDi) or something like that. Hope fully Xiaomi will release the rom on the MIUI site soon.
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Global version still isn't out yet. So that's just one of the normal non-global models with a different ROM version and GApps.
Which ROM version do you download from the EU.miui.com website?
I've been following the Global ROM releases (currently at 6.12.1) but the Mi Note 2 is never in the list of supported devices, just the Mi Note. ?
hi I'm indonesian and just got my mi note 2
yes it come with global miui 8 rom and absolutely no chinese bloatware whatsoever except some miui apps... it also come with google playstore but no other google apps like chrome or even maps...
Guys lets post some links to these downloads instead of just mentioning it so we can make this thread useful.
RoOSTA
There's no links to post that haven't already been posted.. Vendors cook their own roms and relabel them as global edition, same as always.
There's no global edition rom from xiaomi, the current CN rom released is designed for all editions of the phone and without unlocking bootloader that's still the only option.
With an unlocked bootloader you can look at third party miui like xiaomi.eu and mi-globe.com, both put out weekly releases that coincide with the release of miui but won't allow OTA.
yes my fault, after some digging it's turn out to be distributor rom
Mi Note 2 from CH
Hi...i bought my mi note 2 i Switzerland and it has global version...
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Hi...i bought my mi note 2 i Switzerland and it has global version...
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You have not the global version. The global version had 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM, you have only 64 GB ROM and not all LTE bands.
ops...thank you
i did not know that
BoleBGD said:
Hi...i bought my mi note 2 i Switzerland and it has global version...
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That Is the same fake distributor rom as mine, you won't get any updates forever.
no updates forever ? Can we change to china stable ? there are updates i think
BoleBGD said:
no updates forever ? Can we change to china stable ? there are updates i think
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Yes, or Xiaomi.EU, or MiGlobe.
nap007 said:
That Is the same fake distributor rom as mine, you won't get any updates forever.
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Fake distributor.... Wtf?! Did you confirm this direct with Xiaomi? Why on earth would they not release an official global ROM by now?
roosta said:
Fake distributor.... Wtf?! Did you confirm this direct with Xiaomi? Why on earth would they not release an official global ROM by now?
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basically it is an official rom "compiled" by distributors for whatever reasons
because there is no global version of the phone
I too would like to know how can I change to the global or at least official china rom
nap007 said:
basically it is an official rom "compiled" by distributors for whatever reasons
because there is no global version of the phone
I too would like to know how can I change to the global or at least official china rom
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believe you need to get a xiaomi account and request a bootloader unlock. get the unlock code and plug it to the desktop app miunlock. after that its a simple flash.
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LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for LineageOS is available in the LineageOS Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to LineageOS, please visit out Gerrit Code Review.
What's working :
RIL (Calls, SMS, Data)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Video Playback
Audio
Sensors
LED
GPS
Known issues:
VoLTE
Report bugs:
DO NOT Report bugs if you're running a custom kernel or you installed Xposed
Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
If the problem disappears after running "setenforce 0" from a root shell, grab /data/misc/audit/audit.log
Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. Please also do not report known issues.
Follow Instructions Carefully otherwise you will get error :
Wipe cache, dalvic cache,system,data
Format data (to remove encryption support)
Reboot into recovery again
Flash MODEM(Once)(MUST)-Flash ROM-Flash Gapps
Done-Reboot Now
Enjoy the clean rom
Downloads :
ROM:Lineage 15.1 2018/06/24
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Don't forget to press thanks
great
...we have not waited long.
Ported google camera "Arnova's Pixel2Mod" work in this ROM (root)? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks
Impressive progress
Have been your work via Telegram, nice work man!
This is great to see, but I think I prefer the smaller Redmi 5... will we see a TWRP and a Lineage port for that perhaps??
Thanks for your awesome ROM
Thanks for your work，Sorry for my poor English. There is a issue that I can't hear the sound when I use a third party music player to listen to music with headphones. Is this beacese of my wrong operate when I flash the ROM or Is this a BUG. I really love this ROM, Can you help me?please. Thanks for your awesome work again. This issue really puzzles me.
Amazing.Finally, the things start to move .
Format data (to remove encryption support)
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Does this imply that this ROM does not currently support encryption?
vctrmtlnd said:
Does this imply that this ROM does not currently support encryption?
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It supports , It just means when you first flash then Phone is Not Encrypted , If you want to Encrypt go to settings/security
Interesting, ordered my phone yesterday, due to Chinese New Year, it will probably shipped next month (and will arrive the month after due to being a China's import lol), I will keep an eye on this thread, let's see how the things are going until then.
Good work so far sir.
Leon Lambra said:
Interesting, ordered my phone yesterday, due to Chinese New Year, it will probably shipped next month (and will arrive the month after due to being a China's import lol), I will keep an eye on this thread, let's see how the things are going until then.
Good work so far sir.
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Most probably this thread is dead
This is great. Hopefully LOS 15.1 will come soon. Currently waiting for 360 hours.
rishi4082 said:
Most probably this thread is dead
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Why do you think this thread is dead? Development just has started, wait until the Note 5 officially come out, it's the same device as the Redmi 5 plus, development will get better the next months if you ask me.
Leon Lambra said:
Why do you think this thread is dead? Development just has started, wait until the Note 5 officially come out, it's the same device as the Redmi 5 plus, development will get better the next months if you ask me.
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The developer has created a new thread in the note 5...section so this thread is deprecated
rishi4082 said:
The developer has created a new thread in the note 5...section so this thread is deprecated
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Oh I understand now might have to switch to the note 5 forum then
uan said:
This is great. Hopefully LOS 15.1 will come soon. Currently waiting for 360 hours.
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not until xiaomi releases the sources in about 3-4 months
thread still not moved to the redmi note 5 forums?
Leon Lambra said:
thread still not moved to the redmi note 5 forums?
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Have they now started RN5 forums??
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
Methanoid said:
Have they now started RN5 forums??
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5
and the pro one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro
Leon Lambra said:
Oh I understand now might have to switch to the note 5 forum then
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Note 5 is the same as the 5 plus, he's working on 3 roms now: AEX for 5 Plus, LOS for 5 Plus en for the note 5 also:
https://t.me/vinceroms
FlymeOS 6 for Redmi Note 5/ 5 Plus
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Before we continue, I'd like to say that I'm not
The creator of this rom. Just sharing it here.
All credits go to Ry09iu
What works:
Everything?
Note: This rom doesn't contain GApps.
Note 2: Rom contains English and some other languages but not all.
Guide
Flash TWRP
Format Data
Wipe: System, cache, art, data(not internal storage).
Flash this rom.
Enjoy!
Download:
FlymeOS 6 for Vince
Use China VPN to download faster, if You experience slow download speed.
My group
https://telegram.me/joinchat/DopQXkC0LchRX5c4l6SITQ
Donation URL:
Please contact me Ry09iu on Telegram and I will add Your donation link
Credits:
Ry09iu
FlymeOS Team
@dylanneve1 for being an awesome friend! (I will credit You under all my roms :laugh: )
XDA:DevDB Information
FlymeOS 6, ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus
Contributors
ProtoDeVNan0
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP
Based On: Flyme I guess.
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2018-02-25
Last Updated 2018-02-25
Well done :good:
Great
tks for work. i like this rom
- battery life is good
- multi language (really happly because it has vietnamese)
its good rom but can you do it global
asad_asad said:
its good rom but can you do it global
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Flyme OS is a rom stock china. You can flash gapps to use play store. You don't the global rom.
NguyenCaoTuanAnh said:
Flyme OS is a rom stock china. You can flash gapps to use play store. You don't the global rom.
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i now i can do that but i need Arabic langues and remove chines system apk
asad_asad said:
i now i can do that but i need Arabic langues and remove chines system apk
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root and remove chinese app by titanium backup but the Arabic langues i don't know. Hihi
Will this work for a dual SIM Indian rm note 5
My bootloader is already unlocked
Thanks
bankanidhi said:
Will this work for a dual SIM Indian rm note 5
My bootloader is already unlocked
Thanks
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yes
https://mega.nz/#!Op5QkAqY!zUvG77_bYyaIoRQBBZqQ30BG6qdrDpYqD99CW3OtONE
Changed the location, from Chinese to international. System resources are transferred. Full-screen gestures work, but you need to click the slider several times. Well, do not forget that this is a beta version, there are shortcomings now global with Arabic languages
bankanidhi said:
Will this work for a dual SIM Indian rm note 5
My bootloader is already unlocked
Thanks
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Yes, every thing is ok, but you need flash a ggaps to install play store.
does this ROM support VOLTE?
Volte support is there for this rom?
BhagyeshGamer said:
Volte support is there for this rom?
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no
Very good rom!
Installed today morning, all working fine, very fine. The only issue is with hotspot WiFi: once enabled, SIM card stop working. Reboot is mandatory.
At least I found the ROM stable, smooth (way smooth than MIUI), great battery life, good camera, super precise and fast finger print scanner.
And multilanguage of course.
For flashing I used treble recovery rwrp and for root I used the built-in SuperSU of recovery. Oh...and flashed micro gapps.
How to change button layout? I would like to change "back buttom" to the right handside & "menu buttom" to left handside.
anybody plz review this rom about pros and cons
love4chat said:
anybody plz review this rom about pros and cons
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Search for any flyme 6 review, since this rom works completely fine. Flyme is more like miui than aosp
new update fix call record
https://yadi.sk/d/EUe1qPp23Vrj4Z
asad_asad said:
new update fix call record
https://yadi.sk/d/EUe1qPp23Vrj4Z
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Where you find this build sir?
I love this rom since I was a meizu user.
but no regular beta updates this days.
Any news about flyme 7 port?
Egarly waiting for new builds..
btw thanks for sharing the update..
Hello,
I have some experience with installing ROMs on Samsung Galaxy S4 with TWRP in the past but haven't done so in a very long time. With Xiaomi's disappointing announcement that they will not issue Oreo for Redmi 3S I'm looking for ways to obtain that Android version because I'm still stuck with stock Android v6 by MIUI, v9 Beta.
With the overwhelming amount of available ROMs I would ask for advice which one is most recommended for stability, continuous flow of stable updates and most developed in terms of features.
If you could point me to it along with a comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP with it it would be most appreciated. I looked up on Google, YouTube and many other sites but every guide has something in common and something different, which is why I'm not entirely sure about doing it because I don't want to brick my device.
Many thanks in advance!
Inoki Sakaeru said:
Hello,
I have some experience with installing ROMs on Samsung Galaxy S4 with TWRP in the past but haven't done so in a very long time. With Xiaomi's disappointing announcement that they will not issue Oreo for Redmi 3S I'm looking for ways to obtain that Android version because I'm still stuck with stock Android v6 by MIUI, v9 Beta.
With the overwhelming amount of available ROMs I would ask for advice which one is most recommended for stability, continuous flow of stable updates and most developed in terms of features.
If you could point me to it along with a comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP with it it would be most appreciated. I looked up on Google, YouTube and many other sites but every guide has something in common and something different, which is why I'm not entirely sure about doing it because I don't want to brick my device.
Many thanks in advance!
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Go for crdroid unofficial or aex mod or rr unofficial or official crdroid.
I am on rr unofficial
Thank you ?
Inoki Sakaeru said:
Hello,
I have some experience with installing ROMs on Samsung Galaxy S4 with TWRP in the past but haven't done so in a very long time. With Xiaomi's disappointing announcement that they will not issue Oreo for Redmi 3S I'm looking for ways to obtain that Android version because I'm still stuck with stock Android v6 by MIUI, v9 Beta.
With the overwhelming amount of available ROMs I would ask for advice which one is most recommended for stability, continuous flow of stable updates and most developed in terms of features.
If you could point me to it along with a comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP with it it would be most appreciated. I looked up on Google, YouTube and many other sites but every guide has something in common and something different, which is why I'm not entirely sure about doing it because I don't want to brick my device.
Many thanks in advance!
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1. Unlock Your Phones bootloader (works on any Xiomi device) :http://maheshtechnicals.com/2018/02/unlock-bootloader/
2. Install TWRP RECOVERY : http://maheshtechnicals.com/2017/07/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-redmi-3s-prime-3x/
3. Install custom Rom (Step by step tutorial with download links) :http://maheshtechnicals.com/category/xiaomi-redmi-3s-prime-3x-roms/
Note that it takes (at least) 72 hours to unlock bootloader now. You need "permission"(up to 7 days, usually 30-40 minutes) and "wait time" (72 hours for Redmi 3s)
I have done a full program packet scan, the "wait time" limitation is server side. The Xiaomi server holds your RSA decryption key for unlock on the server. It will not send it over until the 72 hour limit expires.
There is no way to get the unlock your phone without the decryption key, and it isn't sent until the server's 72 hour timer expires.
Here are the brief steps.
1) Sign into Mi Account on the phone (use existing Mi Account. More Forum points via older account = faster "permission")
2) Go to <mi unlock website>. Fill out form, in English is fine. I wrote something like I need to flash custom rom.
3) Wait 24-72 hours for "permission". This will be via SMS. Mine took 30 minutes.
4) Unlock developer mode on phone (Settings---> About phone---> MIUI Version (Keep tapping it to enable developer option)
5) Settings---> Additional settings---> Developer option and bind your approved Mi account under Mi Unlock Status. It should say account bound. If not, you need to VPN to get this to work. Look up a guide.
6) Reboot phone into bootloader (hold down power button and volume down. The word "Fastboot" and a xiaomi guy appears).
7) Finally, download the MI Unlock app (version 3.x.x) from <mi unlock website>. Login etc. Attempt to unlock. It should fail at 99% and say "wait 72 hours". If it fails at 50%, it means you didn't complete step (1->3) correctly.
8) Come back in 72 hours. should work.
The Official guide is a bit old and some of the pictures/links are outdated. Namely don't download Mi Unlock tool 1.1.xx. Download 3.x.x from <mi unlock website>
My last root/etc was Cyanogenmod 10 on HTC One S. So we are from a similar era
Sagar_zac said:
Go for crdroid unofficial or aex mod or rr unofficial or official crdroid.
I am on rr unofficial
Thank you ?
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Hey sagar can you share "thermal-engine.conf" file from your unofficial rr rom ?
(You'll find the file in device>system>vendor>etc)
What is your device's charging time? (0-100)
starlord143 said:
Hey sagar can you share "thermal-engine.conf" file from your unofficial rr rom ?
(You'll find the file in device>system>vendor>etc)
What is your device's charging time? (0-100)
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2 hours *approx
If u want the file telegram me on @Sagar_zac
Sagar_zac said:
2 hours *approx
If u want the file telegram me on @Sagar_zac
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2 hrs? That's great! Is the file going to be compatible with official rr rom?
starlord143 said:
2 hrs? That's great! Is the file going to be compatible with official rr rom?
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Ya
Sagar_zac said:
Ya
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Hey check your telegram. I just texted you
Hi everyone and thanks for the replies!
I was about to follow the steps to unlock the bootloader when I encountered two things,
1) I didn't have to file an application to unlock the bootloader, the website directly redirected me to the unlock app. Seems like permissions are already granted,
2) checking my phone's developer options I stumbled upon this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I just wanted to confirm whether that means I can safely proceed with installing TWRP and flash a custom ROM and don't need to do anything else.
Guys I ran into a major problem,
everything succeeded with installing TWRP, but when I downloaded the CRDroid image from the official codenamed "land" and tried to flash it the TWRP recovery reported that "the package is for device 'land', this device is . "
Please help.
Inoki Sakaeru said:
Guys I ran into a major problem,
everything succeeded with installing TWRP, but when I downloaded the CRDroid image from the official codenamed "land" and tried to flash it the TWRP recovery reported that "the package is for device 'land', this device is . "
Please help.
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Download unofficial crdroid for now and install a normal rom not treble. As ur a noob
CrDroid
Caution: Always be careful when you flash files. Be sure to understand how to backup and rescue your device in case of flash failure. Since this is a Beta Version, there may bugs and issues which I am not aware of.
ROM:Color OS 12
Android 12 For Oneplus 8
Latest Version:
Color OS 12.C08
https://gauss-componentotacostmanua...22/01/07/6bf5ed54316c4863b4e314020b2e962e.zip
Previous Version:
Color OS 12.C07
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18iVphKzgeIc1mUsEZaGC9tgN_-fKiDKU/view?usp=sharing
Instructions:
You must be running latest version of Oxygen OS 11. Download the attached ColorOS 12 zip file and do local update. Place ColorOS 12 inside internal storage – Go to settings – System update – Tap on Gear icon on the right top corner – Select local update – Select file & wait for Installation to complete and then reboot.
Note: When you have an existing google account logged in before installing update file, Google Play and services will still be available but if you upgrade from a freshly formatted OxygenOS 11 device with no google account, it isn't available anymore.
I have two OnePlus 8's. Tested this method and works both on my global and T-mobile variant.
Also, it is weird when you check the about phone section, our cpu processor now says Snapdragon 855 lol
Root:
- Unlock Bootloader (if not yet unlocked)
- Download and install attached magiskv23.0 apk
- I have provided different Color OS12 root toolkits depending on the Software Version you installed. Download and extract.
- Reboot to bootloader
- Run coloroot.bat
- Done
To downgrade: use MSM download tool and flash your stock firmware / alternatively I flashed an incompatible boot.img via fastboot, ROM will crash and you will boot automatically in bootloader mode. Go to recovery and format data & cache, after a few reboots, system will go back to my previous Oxygen OS 11.0.9.9 build.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This firware is a few months old we're on CBT5 at the moment
FoxyDrew said:
This firware is months old we're on CBT5 already
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The actual version of this build is C.07 anf I corrected my title already..Is CBT 5 a later build for Coloros12? Could you share it?
This version is one build behind. Latest is C.08.will share it soon
oxygen 11.0.10.10 Does it work on
Also keep in mind that ColorOS by default has about 400 system apps installed. About 100 of those are random Chinese bloatware and spyware apps that can't be disabled without root. They somehow disabled using ADB commands to remove apps (fishy).
Im running c.08 right now fiddling with stuff but wouldn't recommend as a daily driver
Here is the ColorOS12 C.08 for Oneplus 8 Pro...
Google Drive: Sign-in
david1907 said:
oxygen 11.0.10.10 Does it work on
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yes, I just confirmed it works too. just make sure you are running on latest oxygen 11 version before updating.
FoxyDrew said:
Also keep in mind that ColorOS by default has about 400 system apps installed. About 100 of those are random Chinese bloatware and spyware apps that can't be disabled without root. They somehow disabled using ADB commands to remove apps (fishy).
Im running c.08 right now fiddling with stuff but wouldn't recommend as a daily driver
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yes still a lot of kinks. for one, I had to turn on and off USB debugging in C.07 just to get adb detected. Just installed C.08 and it feels a little bit smoother compared to c.07.
Tesla+ said:
Here is the ColorOS12 C.08 for Oneplus 8 Pro...
Google Drive: Sign-in
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thank you! I have updated my post and included this link as latest version.. I also created a 1 click root toolkit for this version too.
drystxx said:
thank you! I have updated my post and included this link as latest version.. I also created a 1 click root toolkit for this version too.
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He said it's for oneplus 8 pro?
Saw this on a Chinese forum and my op 8 not arrived yet. You guys can try:
Color OS for OP8 C.08
https://gauss-componentotacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-d439d03cf495f6f71e7c06924a1e86cb/component-ota/22/01/07/6bf5ed54316c4863b4e314020b2e962e.zip
dlhxr said:
He said it's for oneplus 8 pro?
Saw this on a Chinese forum and my op 8 not arrived yet. You guys can try:
Color OS for OP8 C.08
https://gauss-componentotacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-d439d03cf495f6f71e7c06924a1e86cb/component-ota/22/01/07/6bf5ed54316c4863b4e314020b2e962e.zip
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Yeah I guess that was for oneplus 8 pro. I flashed the link you are using and it's working. Also made root to work.
FoxyDrew said:
Also keep in mind that ColorOS by default has about 400 system apps installed. About 100 of those are random Chinese bloatware and spyware apps that can't be disabled without root. They somehow disabled using ADB commands to remove apps (fishy).
Im running c.08 right now fiddling with stuff but wouldn't recommend as a daily driver
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what is the better way for stability and clean UI? Color, Oxygen, Custom, or ditch the brand?
Sleeky1532 said:
what is the better way for stability and clean UI? Color, Oxygen, Custom, or ditch the brand?
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I personally daily drive OxygenOS. It's very stable and I like the look and feel. However AICP ROM, is by far the smoothest and cleanest experience for the Oneplus 8 at the moment. Big ups to that dev (semdoc) he's a genius been using his roms for years.
Does anyone know if it works on a oneplus 8 tmobile IN2017?
I am on global rom 11.0.10.10.IN21AA
FoxyDrew said:
I personally daily drive OxygenOS. It's very stable and I like the look and feel. However AICP ROM, is by far the smoothest and cleanest experience for the Oneplus 8 at the moment. Big ups to that dev (semdoc) he's a genius been using his roms for years.
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If you know the developer of that ROM, please ask him to remove the built-in su (or whatever magisk detects). There's a possibility I'm thinking of some other ROM, but I think this was the one I saw that in.
Thanks.
OOS is a bit crazy with the aggressive power management. Overall, though, I do like it better than Samsung, heh.
o5cargallo said:
Does anyone know if it works on a oneplus 8 tmobile IN2017?
I am on global rom 11.0.10.10.IN21AA
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Yes.
Hello! How to change Breeno Voice to Google Assistant on C.08?
Oneplus 8 C.09
https://gauss-compotacostauto-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-9baee43ac5f207cc5aa940376035e0b3/component-ota/22/01/12/9ff42a05621f41eab865968655295bd6.zip
Oneplus 8 Pro C.09
https://gauss-compotacostauto-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-a9a9ae0b94e6680b0cea78811b214cdb/component-ota/22/01/12/db9996cbfadb4ed28c38fc4d825331d2.zip
And Oneplus 8 T C.10
https://gauss-compotacostauto-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-ec353a2632a87a11fc85c36abbed0026/component-ota/22/01/12/e7617bd05a2643c486ee481df80cbe75.zip
Mr. Shtein said:
Может быть, вы знаете, как обновить c.08 до c.09?
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Via local update