FAQ
How to check my Redmi Note 3 is Mediatek or Snapdragon/Pro variant?
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Mediatek (hennessy)
- Sold in china only, no Global ROM.
- NO microSD support
- 13MP Camera
- Dual MicroSIM
Snapdragon/Pro (kenzo)
- Sold globally, can flash to Global ROM.
- MicroSD support up to 256GB (use sim 2 slot)
- 16MP Camera
- MicroSIM and NanoSIM (or MicroSD slot)
I saw the "asia spec, taiwan set". What's the differences?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
This website will show more detailed on those 3 models:
Hennessy / Kenzo / Kate Is current MIUI 8 for redmi note 3 based on android 6?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Mediatek: Based on 5.0
Snapdragon: Based on 5.1
Although there is testing on 6.0 for snapdragon version..so ..just wait.for now.
For MTK version..might stay on 5.0 sadly.
What's the difference on Mi Malaysia set with AP set of Redmi Note 3 Pro?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Basically the same hardware, just different in warranty. AP set warranty only covered by the shop you bought your phone from.
What is Vendor Rom? How to restore to Global ROM?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Vendor rom is usually installed by 3rd party seller, aka ap set. Vendor Rom mostly contain bloatwares, ads, and some even steal your data.
To restore to Global ROM, just follow the EDL guide.
I'm using MediaTek Redmi Note 3 variant aka hennessy, how do I install Google Play Services?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Go to the Mi Store app, and search the Google Installer
How to unlock bootloader? Rooting?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Refer guides section below, rooting will requires you to unlock bootloader. There is no known method rooting without unlock bootloader.
Unlocking, rooting will void my warranty?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
No. Just remember to reflash with miflash tool if you want to send for warranty.
How to check my touchscreen, fingerprint, camera version?
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1. Go to Settings->About Phone.
2. Tap multiple time on Kernel Version until you enter CIT (QC Test).
3. Tap on Software Version.
4. Scroll down and you'll see your model version.
For Fingerprint
1. Install Aida64 from playstore.
2. Under Devices, scroll down until fingerprint sensor
I found out my fingerprint sensor is Goodix, can I try out CM13 or custom 6.0 rom?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Goodix sensor is not really supported in CM13 or other custom 6.0 ROM, you might face fp error or security error.
Will CM 13.0/AOSP works for my Phone?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Phones that manufactured after August 2016 might not work well on CM13/AOSP 6.0 based ROM. This is due to hardware changes like touch screen, camera sensors and also fingerprint.
Known FP and camera sensor that doesn't work with CM13/AOSP does mentioned in this FAQ.
I can't flash CM13 rom in twrp, it says "Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or factory reset.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
1. You need to wipe MIUI first in /system and /data. Reboot to TWRP, go to WIPE
2. Under advanced wipe, tick on System, Data, Cache
3. Wipe.
4. Reboot to recovery.
5. Reflash cm13.
MiFlash returned not enough storage space error?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Download latest miflash (64bit), use windows 7 64bit or windows 10 64bit to flash.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6tQvpk3J...MWRzVUpNLXlHUjQ MiFlash returned with partition not permitted error?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Your bootloader is locked. Use EDL method to flash.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html How to unlock bootloader? ***please backup your data first!!!***
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1. Apply for unlock code (if your miui member group is not GOLD in miui forum)
http://en.miui.com/unlock/2. After you got approval code, makesure your phone also logged in same mi account.
3. Reboot phone to fastboot.
4. Launch unlock tool, and connect the phone.
5. Phone should be unlocked, just flash twrp recovery if you want, and supersu if you want to root your phone.
6. If it keep stuck on 50%, just try china developer rom. Flash it via edl first by this method
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html after that try unlock it again.
How to flash twrp after unlocked bootloader officially?
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Required files
- Minimal adb and fastboot
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6tQvpk3J...NFlaamVOeTJHUUE- Alka twrp (recommended)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/febttn8p...Alka+Update.zip1. Download and extract minimal adb and fastboot.
2. Extract the twrp.img/recovery.img from the alka update, and place it inside Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder.
3. Go to the minimal ADB and Fastboot folder, press SHIFT and Right-click inside the folder and select Open Command Window here.
4. To makesure fastboot detect your phone, type
CODE
fastboot devices
5. You should see connected devices in the list.
6. Then to flash twrp, type
CODE
fastboot flash recovery [filename].img
7. Then reboot your phone
CODE
fastboot reboot
8. To enter TWRP, Power + Vol Up
Why I can't enter Recovery mode?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Recovery mode is not available on locked bootloader. Unlock bootloader and flash twrp.
What is fastboot mode?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Fastboot is where you update your MIUI rom via flashtool, or flashing twrp recovery after you've unlocked the bootloader. Also can be used to flash modem, system and so on manually. Use with caution.
How to unlock bootloader? ***please backup your data first!!!***
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1. Apply for unlock code (if your miui member group is not GOLD in miui forum)
http://en.miui.com/unlock/2. After you got approval code, makesure your phone also logged in same mi account.
3. Reboot phone to fastboot.
4. Launch unlock tool, and connect the phone.
5. Phone should be unlocked, just flash twrp recovery if you want, and supersu if you want to root your phone.
6. If it keep stuck on 50%, just try china developer rom. Flash it via edl first by this method
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html after that try unlock it again.
Why my phone stuck at MI logo after unlock bootloader and flashed MIUI official ROM?
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- After unlock, you'll need to flash modified boot.img file, or use cofface/alka twrp to flash the rom which will cook the boot.img automatically.
- Alternatively, flash miui eu which already have modded boot.img
- If you still want to use offical MIUI version, just use cofface TWRP to flash the miui rom.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5bSNUUrjm...EkzZXZ2bkk/view- Or if you're using official twrp, flash this patcher after you flashed miui rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment...24&d=1462298616 Why I inserted NTFS/exFAT formatted MicroSD and it says unsupported format?
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MIUI doesn't support NTFS or exFAT. Only Fat32.
I can't change wallpaper/carousel wallpaper? It keep pressing whenever I choose wallpaper on Settings» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Switch to miui launcher, then set again.
Why my Whatsapp and other messaging apps doesn't shows up when the screen is off? Only shows when I unlock and goes into the app??» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
- Go to Security app in your phone, tap on Permissions->Startup
- Then, go to Battery->App battery saver, and tap on whatsapp/or other messaging apps, set to "No Restrictions".
- If those fails, uninstall your whatsapp, and reinstall normally will usually fix the message not coming when screen is off..
- Also remember on recent list, hold and slide down Whatsapp, and tap on the "lock" icon
I want the network to lock on 4G only, not H+, not Prefer LTE.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
- Go to dialier and *#*#4636#*#* then go to Phone Information # (where # is sim card 1 or 2).
- Set preferred network type to LTE only.
My earphone doesn't recognised by the phone, sound comes out from speaker instead.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Try plugin your earphone faster.
Else, backup your data..full wipe and reflash full rom.
Any xposed for MIUI?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Download it here
http://en.miui.com/thread-78894-1-1.htmlDownload the file named "xposed-v86-sdk22-arm64-MIUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160710.zip"
I'm on CM13/Custom 6.0 ROM. I missed the fingerprint applock, any good alternative applock fp based?
You'll need xposed.
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Known fp and front camera that might not work with CM13.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
FP» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
- Goodix
Solution for Goodix, might be bit technical
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note...kernel-t3449712Or flash kernel, cm13 (santhosh's cm 13)
Front Camera» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
- S5K5E8
Solution for camera, flash this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note...builds-t3454893 I lost my IMEI..» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
TWRP asking password for partition?? Internal storage 0MB?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
This happens if you upgrade to android 6.0, solution just follow this thread.
http://i.imgur.com/OhRXYHH.pngFAQ made from scratch by GameSky.
This post has been edited by GameSky: Nov 7 2016, 04:17 PM