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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 Return to original view \| 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 Return to original view \| 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 Return to original view \| 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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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 09:04 PM Return to original view \| Post #5
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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TSGameSky	Jan 8 2017, 10:44 PM Return to original view \| Post #6
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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TSGameSky	Jan 10 2017, 01:55 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	so now in malaysia original/ap set mostly KATE version? if ap set normally seller will state "asia spec".. but mi malaysia doesn't.
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TSGameSky	Jan 10 2017, 04:02 PM Return to original view \| Post #8
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(djhenry91 @ Jan 10 2017, 03:34 PM) jus notice calculator app can use live currency rate to calculate it's there since miui 8
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TSGameSky	Jan 12 2017, 09:43 AM Return to original view \| Post #9
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(del_Piero10 @ Jan 12 2017, 09:33 AM) sure no need to unlock bootloader to root? now got permission to unlock. but stuck on unlock tool. 50% cannot connect to device did you installed the drivers correctly?
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TSGameSky	Jan 12 2017, 09:49 AM Return to original view \| Post #10
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(del_Piero10 @ Jan 12 2017, 09:47 AM) my phone can connect to my pc normally bro. can view files and transfer files from pc to phone vice versa. when in fastboot, does it connect?
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TSGameSky	Jan 12 2017, 09:53 AM Return to original view \| Post #11
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(del_Piero10 @ Jan 12 2017, 09:50 AM) yest can connect. it says mi device on the screen that has unlock button on it. that is recovery mode.. if fastboot should have a mi bunny fastboot logo like this. Attached image(s)
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TSGameSky	Jan 12 2017, 10:03 AM Return to original view \| Post #12
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(del_Piero10 @ Jan 12 2017, 10:00 AM) haha i can get to that fastboot bro. and the unlock tool says mi device and then i press unlock button. in miui forum says need to upgrade to this miui_HMNote3_6.1.7_2690e6381d_5.0_2.zip but i cannot find the files. i'm on the stable 6.0 android from OTA update enable developer options, and QUOTE - 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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TSGameSky	Jan 12 2017, 10:50 AM Return to original view \| Post #13
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	install the drivers http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
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TSGameSky	Jan 13 2017, 07:06 AM Return to original view \| Post #14
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(jack2 @ Jan 12 2017, 09:50 PM) Resolved. Need to wipe/format the data to FAT first, then back to EX4.. because previous volume/size is 0... encrypted partition
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TSGameSky	Jan 13 2017, 09:59 PM Return to original view \| Post #15
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(buybuylaptop @ Jan 13 2017, 09:21 PM) I managed to claim warranty without problem on my unit bought from mistore(era network unit under the sirim website). Wonder if the guy with warranty problem manage to solve his issue. PS Anyone have problem with charger cable hard to fit into phone? If change the cable will have side effect? bought aukey cables.. seems better than most of the cables out there..bit pricey but worth the price
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TSGameSky	Jan 14 2017, 11:05 PM Return to original view \| Post #16
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(b0rhui @ Jan 14 2017, 10:56 PM) Where can I buy 2GB version AP cheapest for my uncle my 3GB pro version has been serving me very well but sadly the price is no longer around did you tried gemfive as well?
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TSGameSky	Jan 15 2017, 07:38 PM Return to original view \| Post #17
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(filage @ Jan 15 2017, 07:28 PM) These RN3 sold on Lazada, etc.. with price around 500+, are they all dump stock - the one mentioned as Kate version? Are these inferior types?? Worth to buy or not? What is the meaning of Kate version actually? refer first page
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TSGameSky	Jan 15 2017, 10:47 PM Return to original view \| Post #18
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(n8210 @ Jan 15 2017, 10:23 PM) Is this a Kate Version with the extra 2mm height? http://www.gemfive.com/my/xiaomi-redmi-not...laysia-set-gold no idea is it kate set or not.. QUOTE(n8210 @ Jan 15 2017, 10:31 PM) And only import sets get fast charging? or is the fast charging also available for MY set? same spec, only differences in dimension
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TSGameSky	Jan 16 2017, 08:04 AM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #19
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(dewill @ Jan 16 2017, 07:10 AM) Dimension for kate is wrong. Can u update it? correct dimension is?
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TSGameSky	Jan 18 2017, 08:39 AM Return to original view \| Post #20
Nyancat too much Senior Member 6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow	QUOTE(freddy manson @ Jan 18 2017, 06:38 AM) the next Redmi Note will be on Snapdragon.. good news for future upgrades (if the pocket allows) - http://xiaomiadvices.com/xiaomi-redmi-note...s-release-date/ normally news from xiaomiadvices not really trustworthy.. but for sure redmi note 4 pro (snapdragon) coming soon
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