Xiaomi Mi Max

[fitzz82]

Just got the Mi Max on Lazada (Smartcell) with total damage $219 after adding 12%off code. Hopefully it arrives in a couple of days.

Export set 32GB gold.

Anything to take note of?
No idea what flashing or which firmware its supposed to be.

Thanks in advance!

http://www.lazada.sg/xiaomi-mi-max-32gb-gold-32gb-10051733.html?mp=1

$239 before any discount.

 

[kelvinti]

Yes, managed to get TWRP and 8.1.3 installed.

But I then clear data and dalvik cache

Now phone is stuck at mi logo when i boot up.

Tried to go to recovery by pressing volume up and power button, but mi logo comes on and immediately goes off.

I still can got to EDL mode but can only flash twrp, not able to flash the fastboot rom.

Can go into the official Fastboot mode by switching off the phone, plug in cable to Mi max, then press and hold volume up and Down buttons and power button at the same time. Then plug into pc port, first vibrate, release power button. 2nd vibrate, release both volume buttons to a blank screen?

Then use miflash to flash the official global Fastboot rom...

 

[kelvinti]

the .tar fastboot rom i extracted but its a single file.

After extraction of tar. You should see a < rom name folder >, then <Image> folder with a lot of files inside bah...

Cannot be one single file. Something wrong with your extraction method.

 

[allanzzz]

After extraction of tar. You should see a < rom name folder >, then <Image> folder with a lot of files inside bah...

Cannot be one single file. Something wrong with your extraction method.

need to change the extension which i did.
then i see the mutliple files and folder
But when i flash it still shows error in miflash.

 

[kelvinti]

need to change the extension which i did.
then i see the mutliple files and folder
But when i flash it still shows error in miflash.

That means your pc still cannot detect the Mi Max driver which should show a Qualcomm 9008 under Port in device manager.

Does that shows?

Follow this guide. Replace the china rom with global rom.

http://en.miui.com/thread-305827-1-1.html

 

[allanzzz]

That means your pc still cannot detect the Mi Max driver which should show a Qualcomm 9008 under Port in device manager.

Does that shows?

Follow this guide. Replace the china rom with global rom.

http://en.miui.com/thread-305827-1-1.html

shag, my mistake was i need to reenter EDL mode button when i had an error in order to flash again, just refresh in the miflash is useless.

and I had to use miflash beta and not miflash.

 

[MaLdocK]

Will start reading up more as this is my 1st plunge into Xiaomi. But what's the diff btw global and china rom?

 

[allanzzz]

Will start reading up more as this is my 1st plunge into Xiaomi. But what's the diff btw global and china rom?

just some app difference and china by default no play store.
Just buy from SMARTCELL and can enjoy straight.

 

[MaLdocK]

just some app difference and china by default no play store.
Just buy from SMARTCELL and can enjoy straight.

Ah ok. Yup bought it from SMARTCELL!
Now to settle
Case: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/103768194-post5929.html
SP: ? *The one SMARTCELL
selling apparently doesn't stick fully

 

[SkimMilk]

OK, information sharing time.

Bought my set from Simder trading and this is the original power adapter that was "removed".


According to the guy, the one they are selling is also rated at 5v 2A.
Exactly the same as this but has got the safety mark. It's also bulkier.

And this is the charge ratings when using the China charger along with the Mi Max's charging cable. NOTE: I believe this cable is made to perform for QC3.0 charging, as when I initially tested with a blackberry cable, the unit was only charging at 5v 0.9A. Once I switched the cable, output increased.


Estimated time remaining while on the 2A charger:


Capacity charged (ignore the total time, I forgot to take the picture when it was full):

 

[SkimMilk]

And lastly, I just bought a silicon case from House of Mouse (Esplanade link, their main shop is at Textile center) - $3.90 only!


Top:


Bottom:


Side:


Back:


For SP, I bought the film SP from Simder.
House of Mouse has tempered glass SP selling at $5.90.
Does not cover fully, but covers most part of the screen (up to the black edges).

Cheers all!

 

[kelvinti]

SkimMilk bro!

You are really happy poong pee pee with the Mi Max...

Nice. Enjoy it. . Awesome phone indeed.

 

[kelvinti]

shag, my mistake was i need to reenter EDL mode button when i had an error in order to flash again, just refresh in the miflash is useless.

and I had to use miflash beta and not miflash.

I'm not sure this guide can be of any help.. ADB fix errors..

http://en.miui.com/thread-297797-1-1.html

 

[SkimMilk]

SkimMilk bro!

You are really happy poong pee pee with the Mi Max...

Nice. Enjoy it. . Awesome phone indeed.

Hehehe! Buy big screen to enjoy mah, so must enjoy to the max!

Just starting out on Android phones only, so still more to learn.
Btw, I'm using this TerrariumTV (3rd party) program to stream dramas. Guys looking for similar apps may be interested.

 

[kelvinti]

Hehehe! Buy big screen to enjoy mah, so must enjoy to the max!

Just starting out on Android phones only, so still more to learn.
Btw, I'm using this TerrariumTV (3rd party) program to stream dramas. Guys looking for similar apps may be interested.

Can stream full movie too?

 

[kelvinti]

Actually, after a while, you really don't feel that the 6.44" screen is that huge anymore even though the physical handset itself is still big...

Go back to look at my 5.7" Note 5... Gosh... It is so de tiny the screen now... My eyes cannot take it...

 

[SkimMilk]

Can stream full movie too?

Have ah. But I think the newer ones are not that good quality.
Use at own risk hor.

 

[falcom2002]

MiMax sounds like a ultimate phone for mama.
big screen & long lasting battery for their candy crush needs

6.44" phone is still a nope from me, too large to put in pocket

I’ve been using large phones since four years ago with the
first Galaxy Note from Samsung. This is the first large size
phone at that time in 2012. I’ve been loving giant phones
ever since and never look back, jumping quickly to the
5.9" LG Pro2 when it was first launched in 2013.

They come with many advantages, and sadly many mobile
phone users are still negative and in great ignorance.
The Mi Max 6.44" is a real pleasure to use and Xiaomi has
every reason to be proud of its innovative efforts to
beat the competitors.

It not only has bigger sound and bigger sharing opportunities,
the extra display size means more people can enjoy a movie
or news article with ease. the bigger and louder speaker
makes volume less of an issue.

Moreover easier typing, reading are pleasures which
smaller screen users never have as they got used to the
difficulty which I never understand why getting the largest
font size is an option. On a larger size screen smaller fonts
are more fitting and enhanced visual impairments.

In mobile commerce small screen phone users are
sometimes tired to navigate more and more to choose just
one item when shopping online. Remember smartphones
are not built with the main purpose to be put specifically,
and nicely in your pocket.

I can see the trend in fashion design for the future is
bigger pockets for both dresses and jeans.

Innovation
has to move forward and nothing can stop it for better
living and future lifestyle.

 

[1982-1994]

Can go into the official Fastboot mode by switching off the phone, plug in cable to Mi max, then press and hold volume up and Down buttons and power button at the same time. Then plug into pc port, first vibrate, release power button. 2nd vibrate, release both volume buttons to a blank screen?

Then use miflash to flash the official global Fastboot rom...

actually just hold volume down and power button,with or without the cable plugged in on both ends, doesn't matter.

 

[hwaa]

see the lazada price so cheap feel like getting one also.