Xiaomi Mi Max - Part 2

[DRAGONGUY]

Here we go - looks like I'll have to flash? I see the white border around the playstore app.

Edit: MIUI Global 8.0 | Stable | 8.0.3.0 (MDBMIDG)

Also tried to add my fingerprint but doesn't seem to work. Boo. Works now, looks like all it was trying to tell me was that there was insufficient finger space to scan.

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Just update can already. It's on older global official rom. If you have the feeling of unsafe-ness then just flash completely.

 

[cokiee]

Ah noted, thanks! Using the earlier link that you posted yes?

I had a brief read through - can I ask where I can download the official rom from?

Also, any tips in transferring stuff such as apps and contacts etc?

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[DRAGONGUY]

Ah noted, thanks! Using the earlier link that you posted yes?

I had a brief read through - can I ask where I can download the official rom from?

Also, any tips in transferring stuff such as apps and contacts etc?

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Ermm ya, generally if you follow my previous guide, you are more or less there.

You can download from en.miui.com, helium is for sd652 sets (aka prime, 64gb or 128gb sets), hydrogen is for sd650 set (32gb sets). Do note, keywords fastboot rom.

You can sync it with google for contacts and should be ok. If not, use contact+.

For apps i think also can use google, but not sure since I always fresh install after flashing. Maybe the rest of the bros here can help on this?

Or you can try mi mover, I personally not tried this.

Cheers.

 

[deckcard]

Just use miui backup and restore for apps/data, it's the closest thing u can get without rooted backup apps. I generally won't restore system data unless less crucial ones like browser history and stuff becos there might be incompatibility after upgrade

 

[kelvinti]

Cokiee,

If you don't want to flash. Just download the zip file (Recovery rom 8.2.1.0). Put it into the Download folder of your Mi Max and then select "Choose update package" from the 3-dots menu in the System Update.

To give yourself a piece of mind, just do a factory reset after updated to 8.2.1.0.

 

[revhappy]

I have bought 3 xiaomi export sets now. No problems with hardware. Very reliable. But the ROM that comes is modified and not good. For 2 phones there were global ROMs so I could flash them(redmi note 2 and redmi note 3 SD). But another phone redmi note 3 MTK doesnt have global ROM. So I had to flash original China ROM and then using APK install Google apps. But still there are some China specific apps like Mi wallet, yellow pages etc that I cant remove unless I root the device, which I dont want to.

So, that is the only risk of buying export set of Xiaomi. Best is to buy the export set which has global ROM. Or else you will have to become adventurous with the ROM

 

[deckcard]

The max sets that I bought from NEWSTAR all came with global rom

 

[Cloudi]

Happy to report that my Mi Max 4/128 is here!

Ordered on 25th and received via Speedpost on 25th - Selected the regular shipping so this comes as quite fast to me; it was stated as arrive by 1st April originally.

My box comes with the phone, Iring and a simple clear silicon case.

Edit: Just opened the box and there's a interesting card that the seller has added. On one side, the card shows the name of the seller, and on the other side it asks that you give them 5 stars and positive reviews, plus gives you a telephone number and email address to contact them at in case there's a problem. The operating hours are also listed.

Edit 2: just realised it also comes with a clear screen protector. Don't know if it'll work tho.

why so fast? I ordered on 24th now the status still in processing....

 

[Asphodeli]

Finally got my bootloader unlock code from Xiaomi, unlocked the bootloader and tried to flash LineageOS but failed. Wiped system partition and tried to flash stock ROM but also failed (error 7, this shouldn't be happening).

Then tried fastboot mode ROM flash but kept failing. Tried to run flash_all_except_storage.bat manually from Command Prompt, and failed too. But, from the commands which was in the BAT file, I realized the Chinese pretty much fail at software, and the issue was because the ROM files are in a folder with spaces in path, so I moved it to D:\hydrogen_blahblah, rather than D:\My Downloads\hydrogen_blahblah. Reflash again, and it's back alive!

Now to figure out how to get LineageOS loaded on this thing...

 

[Asphodeli]

Okay I figured out how to install LineageOS liao, have to wipe system, dalvik, data & cache partitions in TWRP, then can flash the LineageOS ROM.

Before:

After:

Extra ~4GB of free space!

 

[garychengjw]

Congrat! I'm using rrROM instead. So far so good.
Always good to flash asop ROM on mi devices for better performance.

Okay I figured out how to install LineageOS liao, have to wipe system, dalvik, data & cache partitions in TWRP, then can flash the LineageOS ROM.

Before:

After:

Extra ~4GB of free space!

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[Audiology93]

Okay I figured out how to install LineageOS liao, have to wipe system, dalvik, data & cache partitions in TWRP, then can flash the LineageOS ROM.

Before:

After:

Extra ~4GB of free space!

Extra 4GB? MIUI has 25.5GB free whereas the LineageOS has 23.8GB free. The 29.12GB is before deducting the 5.38GB so technically it has 1.7GB lesser lol. MIUI don't take into account the storage used for the OS as the storage space that's why you don't see 29GB.

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[Asphodeli]

Extra 4GB? MIUI has 25.5GB free whereas the LineageOS has 23.8GB free. The 29.12GB is before deducting the 5.38GB so technically it has 1.7GB lesser lol. MIUI don't take into account the storage used for the OS as the storage space that's why you don't see 29GB.

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Actually the ROMs can cheat a bit one la, due to partition resizing. But you're right. However, it's quite worth the trouble to have a "clean" ROM

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[kelvinti]

Hmmm... MIUI is still not fast and smooth enough to few of you ahh? Haha!

Few of you are at the very high level liao.. Kekeke.

 

[Audiology93]

Actually the ROMs can cheat a bit one la, due to partition resizing. But you're right. However, it's quite worth the trouble to have a "clean" ROM

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Haha true. How's the LineageOS? Used to play around CM9-11 for my previous phones but gave up because always have bugs here and there (nightly). Been using default ROM ever since.

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[Asphodeli]

Haha true. How's the LineageOS? Used to play around CM9-11 for my previous phones but gave up because always have bugs here and there (nightly). Been using default ROM ever since.

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It's always like that one la as development is constantly on going. Nowadays though quite stable after about 6 to 9 months from device release date. Last time quite wild wild west lol

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[DRAGONGUY]

Hmmm... MIUI is still not fast and smooth enough to few of you ahh? Haha!

Few of you are at the very high level liao.. Kekeke.

Not that is not fast and smooth for default official miui, however slow down a bit by unnecessary junks stuffs, which can be quite irritating sometimes.

Miui to miui comparison.
Xiaomi.eu miui rom operate much smoother than the officials one due to optimized by them. I have used it before, so I can kinda understand the rest of the guys. Besides that, it is based on china rom with global rom features. So simply iron out many things we experience on global.

I might be changing back soon to it though.

Update: Hints. Can use edl mode to flash twrp without unlocking the bootloader.

 

[kelvinti]

Not that is not fast and smooth for default official miui, however slow down a bit by unnecessary junks stuffs, which can be quite irritating sometimes.

Miui to miui comparison.
Xiaomi.eu miui rom operate much smoother than the officials one due to optimized by them. I have used it before, so I can kinda understand the rest of the guys. Besides that, it is based on china rom with global rom features. So simply iron out many things we experience on global.

I might be changing back soon to it though.

Update: Hints. Can use edl mode to flash twrp without unlocking the bootloader.

I see! I have not tried the eu rom yet.

Okay. I will try soon...Let me read thorugh first..

 

[cokiee]

Ermm ya, generally if you follow my previous guide, you are more or less there.

You can download from en.miui.com, helium is for sd652 sets (aka prime, 64gb or 128gb sets), hydrogen is for sd650 set (32gb sets). Do note, keywords fastboot rom.

You can sync it with google for contacts and should be ok. If not, use contact+.

For apps i think also can use google, but not sure since I always fresh install after flashing. Maybe the rest of the bros here can help on this?

Or you can try mi mover, I personally not tried this.

Cheers.

Just use miui backup and restore for apps/data, it's the closest thing u can get without rooted backup apps. I generally won't restore system data unless less crucial ones like browser history and stuff becos there might be incompatibility after upgrade

Got it, thanks! Will try it out.

Cokiee,

If you don't want to flash. Just download the zip file (Recovery rom 8.2.1.0). Put it into the Download folder of your Mi Max and then select "Choose update package" from the 3-dots menu in the System Update.

To give yourself a piece of mind, just do a factory reset after updated to 8.2.1.0.

Actually, it's kinda the reverse. Heh. I do want to flash it out to ensure that it's the phone is clean. Hehe.

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[kelvinti]

Got it, thanks! Will try it out.


Actually, it's kinda the reverse. Heh. I do want to flash it out to ensure that it's the phone is clean. Hehe.

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I see. Quick quick do now. Tomorrow can show off your Mi Max to everyone...