Xiaomi Mi Max - Part 2

[kelvinti]

Did you use mi flash to lock back?

Can meh?

When I miFlash back to Global rom, I just select "Clean All" as usual..

Ok.. May be I can use Fastboot oem lock cmd to lock it back....Let's see..

 

[skrw105]

I know what is bootloader thingy. I'm just puzzled why my Mi Max remained Unlocked even after I have flashed back to original Global rom lol...

It should has been Locked back, right, by right?

I'm blur sia... Kekeke.

see, u didn't read

in short, this picture tells typical software structures,

flash rom usually only touches the rom part.

 

[kelvinti]

see, u didn't read

in short, this picture tells typical software structures,

flash rom usually only touches the rom part.

Those are too technical for me liao! I don't read those! Even if I read it, I also don't understand a thingy de..Haha!

Okay! Settled....I just remembered that we can use adb fastboot method to lock it back. ...... 2 seconds job!

BEFORE:
C:\>fastboot oem device-info

(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false

NOW:
C:\>fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false

I can go eat my fried beehoon for breakfast now!

 

[DRAGONGUY]

OMG! To my surprise, my Mi Max in unlocked!? Strange!? I don't even knew that it has been unlocked LOL...

The only thing I know is that I have ever unlocked my bootloader using Mi Unlocked Tool, but I have since flashed back to official Global rom using Miflash. It should has been Locked back... Strange indeed!?

Any expert care to explain what has happened in my case?

Once unlocked will stay unlock imho. It tags to your mi account.

If you notice, miflash beta have an option, clean all & lock. Maybe can lock back, but the moment you log in mi account, it will be unlock, i guess.

But how come your manual twrp can fail lay? Lol!

 

[kelvinti]

Once unlocked will stay unlock imho. It tags to your mi account.

If you notice, miflash beta have an option, clean all & lock. Maybe can lock back, but the moment you log in mi account, it will be unlock, i guess.

But how come your manual twrp can fail lay? Lol!

I see!

Ya, noticed that MiFlash has that Clean and Lock option. Probably I should had used that option when I flashed back to Global ROM earlier on!

As for twrp, I could bootup to twrp recovery but the twrp couldn't detect my internal storage, thus couldn't locate the eu.rom zip file.

May be I screwed up somewhere during the installation of twrp helium recovery.

 

[cokiee]

Tried using mi mover to move my apps over to the new phone. Pretty straightforward, takes about 15 mins to send the apps over, then the receiving phone takes a while more to restore the apps.

Haven't verified if everything goes over, but was quite impressed that the mi max alarm rang this morning, i.e., the alarm settings went over as well.

Sent from Xiaomi MI 3W using GAGT

 

[DRAGONGUY]

I see!

Ya, noticed that MiFlash has that Clean and Lock option. Probably I should had used that option when I flashed back to Global ROM earlier on!

As for twrp, I could bootup to twrp recovery but the twrp couldn't detect my internal storage, thus couldn't locate the eu.rom zip file.

May be I screwed up somewhere during the installation of twrp helium recovery.

I think if i remember not wrongly, you need to mount partition at the twrp manual. As for what mounting, kinda forget lol.

UPDATE:
Extracted from xiaomi.eu thread by doomslayers

====
11. TWRP can ask for password, press cancel and allow modifications by moving slider.
If you just need ROOT and your current rom, skip to the step 16. Also there is a recovery from boot in system folder. If you won't remove it, recovery may be replaced with stock one after reboot. Keep it that way if you want OTAs.
12. Format data.
13. Enable MTP and put modified zip in your phone.
14. Go to mounts and unmount system **
15. Flash your rom.
16. Flash latest supersu.
17. Reboot the phone.
In case u got NO OS message, then it means that u probably ignored step 15.
Also first boot may take like 15-20 minutes, since eu rom is deodexed.
Just to be sure, after installation mount system partition and navigate to the /system folder using TWRP's file manager and make sure it's not empty.

* In my case system didn't install because script could mount system partition since it was already mounted.
====

 

[kelvinti]

I think if i remember not wrongly, you need to mount partition at the twrp manual. As for what mounting, kinda forget lol.

UPDATE:
Extracted from xiaomi.eu thread by doomslayers

====
11. TWRP can ask for password, press cancel and allow modifications by moving slider.
If you just need ROOT and your current rom, skip to the step 16. Also there is a recovery from boot in system folder. If you won't remove it, recovery may be replaced with stock one after reboot. Keep it that way if you want OTAs.
12. Format data.
13. Enable MTP and put modified zip in your phone.
14. Go to mounts and unmount system **
15. Flash your rom.
16. Flash latest supersu.
17. Reboot the phone.
In case u got NO OS message, then it means that u probably ignored step 15.
Also first boot may take like 15-20 minutes, since eu rom is deodexed.
Just to be sure, after installation mount system partition and navigate to the /system folder using TWRP's file manager and make sure it's not empty.

* In my case system didn't install because script could mount system partition since it was already mounted.
====

Thanks, dragonboy,

Let me read it through again and understand the process and steps..

 

[kelvinti]

32GB Global folks!

New Global Stable 8.2.3.0 should be popping up via OTA soon or Manual Update here (Recovery ROM)!

Enjoy!

** Please report back if 8.2.3.0 fixed the YouTube low volume via earpiece! Thanks!

 

[Audiology93]

32GB Global folks!

New Global Stable 8.2.3.0 should be popping up via OTA soon or Manual Update here (Recovery ROM)!

Enjoy!

** Please report back if 8.2.3.0 fixed the YouTube low volume via earpiece! Thanks!

Updated. Seems about the same to me.

Sent from Xiaomi MI MAX using GAGT

 

[kelvinti]

Updated. Seems about the same to me.

Sent from Xiaomi MI MAX using GAGT

Thanks, bro for the speedy report card.

WTF...still not fixed.

Can't they just bring the fix module over from developer rom leh.

 

[cokiee]

Just to be sure, whats the current version for global stable? Compared the versions on the mix max Vs the mi 3, and the numbers are the same, however the letters differ - do the letters indicate anything?

Sent from Xiaomi MI 3W using GAGT

 

[kelvinti]

Just to be sure, whats the current version for global stable? Compared the versions on the mix max Vs the mi 3, and the numbers are the same, however the letters differ - do the letters indicate anything?

Sent from Xiaomi MI 3W using GAGT

Correct. Even though the version number is the same, the rom is different for every models.

Thus the difference in the alphabetical name given.

Cannot any use de.

 

[KinMun1989]

I would like to ask a question regarding rom as this Mi Max thread more active on rom.

Let say if I bought export set from seller lazada or qoo. If the phone come global rom + play Store means in future I can OTA updates software right? No need to flash rom in order to get the latest update OTA.

 

[Oinkize]

I would like to ask a question regarding rom as this Mi Max thread more active on rom.

Let say if I bought export set from seller lazada or qoo. If the phone come global rom + play Store means in future I can OTA updates software right? No need to flash rom in order to get the latest update OTA.

Yes. If it comes with the official global rom it can rrceive ota.

 

[kelvinti]

I would like to ask a question regarding rom as this Mi Max thread more active on rom.

Let say if I bought export set from seller lazada or qoo. If the phone come global rom + play Store means in future I can OTA updates software right? No need to flash rom in order to get the latest update OTA.

Just add on.

You still need to check coz there have been 1 or 2 cases of 3rd party or hacked Global rom + Playstore being reported. Those rom will not get OTA.

If you are not too sure after getting the new set, post screen shot of About Phone and post it here for us to double check.

 

[1982-1994]

comparing 256gb mi mix, max is still the best way out if you want 128gb storage while utilizing two SIMs (without using adapter). 256gb is just, overkill.
.
i still left 50% unused storage on my max.

and of course ,the vast difference in pricing.

the slimmest phone from Xiaomi at 7.5mm with relatively good SAR reading below 1.
i don't need what 2k display like s8 series (only want the design).
full HD is enough, even HD is decent.

selling points,
big battery with big screen with nice price.

 

[kelvinti]

comparing 256gb mi mix, max is still the best way out if you want 128gb storage while utilizing two SIMs (without using adapter). 256gb is just, overkill.
.
i still left 50% unused storage on my max.

and of course ,the vast difference in pricing.

the slimmest phone from Xiaomi at 7.5mm with relatively good SAR reading below 1.
i don't need what 2k display like s8 series (only want the design).
full HD is enough, even HD is decent.

selling points,
big battery with big screen with nice price.

Mi MIX, a conceptional phone, a prototype or "beta" model in that context, and with a price tag of between $800-$1k. No no!

 

[1982-1994]

of course if you want the chioest design from Xiaomi, equipped with plenty of RAM and the fast processor chip. Not forgetting the loud speaker.
mix for you.

Ps:you missed the recent deal of $729 on qoo10 for 256GB?

 

[kelvinti]

of course if you want the chioest design from Xiaomi, equipped with plenty of RAM and the fast processor chip. Not forgetting the loud speaker.
mix for you.

Ps:you missed the recent deal of $729 on qoo10 for 256GB?

Ya! I saw the deal actually.....but I have totally forgo the Mi MIX already!