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TSGameSky

Jan 8 2017, 08:56 PM, updated 8y ago

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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 08:57 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #2
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	Downloads: MIUI 8 ROM DOWNLOAD For MediaTek variant aka hennessy (no google apps, china rom): http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.0.1.0.LHNCNDG/...7d4e6a1_5.0.zip For Snapdragon (PRO) variant aka kenzo: MIUI 8 6.0 For Kate: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.1.1.0.MHRMIDI/...ae924a8_6.0.zip ============ TWRP Recovery (only for UNLOCKED PHONE) For MediaTek variant aka hennessy: http://en.miui.com/thread-200704-1-1.html For Snapdragon (PRO) variant aka kenzo: http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note...-twrps-t3406708 ============ CUSTOM ROM (only for UNLOCKED PHONE) MIUI based » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « MIUI EU https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-wee...m-releases.103/ - Flash via TWRP Android 6.0 custom rom (Snapdragon) * Those who have goodix fingerprint sensor might not work. * Santhosh's CM13 WILL RELOCK your bootloader. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Ressurection Remix http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note...ficial-t3399879 - Flash via TWRP - Flash microgapps via opengapps.org Official CM 13 - TheStrix's http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note...mod-13-t3431866 - Flash via TWRP - Flash microgapps via opengapps.org AOSP+OMS http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note...-1-r46-t3407862 - Flash via TWRP - Flash microgapps via opengapps.org ============ Android 6.0 custom rom (MediaTek) -
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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 08:57 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #3
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	FAQ How to check my Redmi Note 3 is Mediatek or Snapdragon/Pro variant? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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!!!* » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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.zip 1. 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!!!* » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « - 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? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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.html Download 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. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Install MaxLock from google play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...d.maxlock&hl=en 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-t3449712 Or 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... « For Snapdragon: http://en.miui.com/thread-260943-1-1.html For Mediatek: http://en.miui.com/thread-198017-1-1.html 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.png FAQ made from scratch by GameSky.
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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 08:57 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #4
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	Guides Unlock Bootloader » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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. TWRP recovery install » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 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.zip 1. 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 adb 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 Rooting » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « You'll need to unlock bootloader and flash twrp first. Download SuperSu, flash via TWRP. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/...01609011115.zip Flashing Vendor/Fake/Bloatware ROM to Official Global ROM » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « For Snapdragon: http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html For Mediatek: http://en.miui.com/thread-193681-1-1.html Stuck on 50% unlock fix » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « - just flash china dev rom. (not sure if global dev got same settings) - login same Mi ID - turn on developer options by tapping multiple times on miui version - additional settings - developer options - scroll until you see mi unlock status, tap it and add to authorize unlock status (or whatever the button)..then you'll see success or done status. - Now boot into fastboot, and your phone should be unlocked successfully now.
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adamw	Jan 8 2017, 09:00 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #5
Back to serve justice to those PKHKC corrupted Ex-ministers! Senior Member 3,351 posts Joined: Dec 2006	Red light blinking fix? I have another unit kill by my car charger.
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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 09:04 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #6
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(adamw @ Jan 8 2017, 09:00 PM) Red light blinking fix? I have another unit kill by my car charger. as in wont turned on or?
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adamw	Jan 8 2017, 09:17 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #7
Back to serve justice to those PKHKC corrupted Ex-ministers! Senior Member 3,351 posts Joined: Dec 2006	QUOTE(GameSky @ Jan 8 2017, 09:04 PM) as in wont turned on or? Yes, cannot turn on & PC also cannot detect. My last unit same problem I managed to get into fastboot mode & I try flashed but failed. But when restarted was ok. Both units boot loader not unlocked yet and on stock rom.
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AMDAthlon	Jan 8 2017, 09:19 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #8
The future is Fusion Senior Member 5,221 posts Joined: Aug 2007 From: Deneb star	QUOTE(adamw @ Jan 8 2017, 09:17 PM) Yes, cannot turn on & PC also cannot detect. My last unit same problem I managed to get into fastboot mode & I try flashed but failed. But when restarted was ok. Both units boot loader not unlocked yet and on stock rom. Better send for warranty. Or if you want, you can use the test point method but very risky and not recommended for normal users.
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evolutiontech88	Jan 8 2017, 09:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #9
Enthusiast Senior Member 836 posts Joined: Apr 2010	Well done V8 now.
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megadisc	Jan 8 2017, 09:36 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #10
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,349 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: Johor Bahru, Malaysia	QUOTE(evolutiontech88 @ Jan 8 2017, 09:24 PM) Well done V8 now. Me using as back phone for now
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mansooriqbal	Jan 8 2017, 09:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #11
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	Congrats on V8! shows how great this legendary phone is. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...mi+redmi+note+3 Selling off my secondary MINT Ori MY set RDN3 PRO. Anyone interested can always offer. Thanks.
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man	Jan 8 2017, 10:05 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #12
Getting Started Junior Member 279 posts Joined: Sep 2006	anyone having issue with data connection?
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zher4883	Jan 8 2017, 10:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #13
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,490 posts Joined: Oct 2014	QUOTE(man @ Jan 8 2017, 10:05 PM) anyone having issue with data connection? You're sure it's not caused by poor network connectivity by your carrier?
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SUSgogo2	Jan 8 2017, 10:19 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #14
gogo2 All Stars 18,672 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Penang	Redmi note 3 has the best camera in its class http://www.anandtech.com/show/10463/xiaomi...-note-reviews/5
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evolutiontech88	Jan 8 2017, 10:20 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #15
Enthusiast Senior Member 836 posts Joined: Apr 2010	QUOTE(megadisc @ Jan 8 2017, 09:36 PM) Me using as back phone for now Haha
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Punish	Jan 8 2017, 10:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #16
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,023 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Muddy Estuary	For me this phone is great if you can get it for cheap... Like me i got my 2gb ver well below 500...with custom rom this phone really fly...just unlock the tham thing and let it fly... Easyly the best budget phone...my main sim card right now is with this phone... My s7e become my 2ndary camera phone lol.. This post has been edited by Punish: Jan 8 2017, 10:22 PM
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man	Jan 8 2017, 10:26 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #17
Getting Started Junior Member 279 posts Joined: Sep 2006	QUOTE(zher4883 @ Jan 8 2017, 10:16 PM) You're sure it's not caused by poor network connectivity by your carrier? Not sure. I dont have this problem using the same simcard on my old phone
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zher4883	Jan 8 2017, 10:32 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #18
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 4,490 posts Joined: Oct 2014	QUOTE(man @ Jan 8 2017, 10:26 PM) Not sure. I dont have this problem using the same simcard on my old phone You sure you don't have vendor rom? (refer to first few post in this thread)
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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 10:44 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #19
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(man @ Jan 8 2017, 10:26 PM) Not sure. I dont have this problem using the same simcard on my old phone whats your current rom version
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00king00	Jan 8 2017, 11:02 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #20
Touge! Senior Member 698 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: Mount Akina	Congratulations made into V8. Anyone feel that the auto brightness always too low even in bright area? Had to really tuned up the brightness.
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