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Paxziano:
It doesn't seem tough sha. Pls share the link for where u did it or rather, tell me how u did it Pls. Make I do am sharply

This is the main link

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/r4pro-xiaomi-devices-in-general-guide-to-unlock-flash-get-rid-of-fake-roms.36883/

You can ignore the part where it says you should download the EU Rom if you dont want it.

If ure having difficulty getting to download mode (EDL) through ADB, this is how i got there.
1. Turn off your phone
2. Connect usb to PC alone
3. Press and hold both volume keys
4. Connect usb to phone
5. "Qualcomm HS- USB QDLoader" driver should install on your PC (You can confirm this by checking Ports in device manager)
6. Dont worry if nnothing shows on the screen, as long as the driver installs, youre good to go
7. Continue with flash.

Good luck

bily:
Did you use fastboot method or recovery method( ie if your recovery had not been tampered with by the vendor )

Used download method with fastboot ROM,
Already requested for unlocking of BL from Xiaomi to enable recovery flashing.

GrandMufti:
I thought you attempted to flash some days back?

I was researching then.
I have successfully flashed China STABLE ROM, i even received an update withing hours of flashing.

I hope now, youll agree my phone is a complete phone

pazxiano, i would have helped but i already left lagos yesterday.
im sure i and some other experienced persons can help here

Paxziano:
But I thot global stable was an official rom.

Also, what does the vendor gain by removing the official rom and installing his/her own rom?

From what you posted above, you have a Vendor Rom. I wish we could ask the vendors that question

Too Bad!

Abeg when person go collect December Salary

Oh God and all Forces of Life kindly help your people this year

bily:
So because people are having issues flashing roms, it means the phone is not OK? I don't get your point o.
Not everybody cares about flashing or updating phones, they just want a phone that works.
I do not think the above is enough reason to discourage people from buying the phone Sir.
Even when redmi note 3 came out, people initially where having issues unlocking and flashing before better guides using edl modes came out.
There are good reviews by ordinary users out there, even opinions page on Gsmarena by ordinary users is not bad.
Personally I don't think a community full of geeks/flashers/rom tweakers is the best place to get a user opinion about a phone for a newbie.
It's like telling an average Nigerian guy or lady to go to xda-developers to get opinion before buying a phone.
Tell me the best phone in this planet that you will not find a flashing, tweaking or rom issues on any of those geek sites, yet the average user keeps on enjoying their phones

bily:
I can also fish out for you lots of unappealing comments for the note 4 depending on the site or who is making the comment., especially considering we have a lot of people out there with a negative bias for MTK processors, lol. This does not mean the phone is not good.
Every single phone will have negative comments, as long as its not a general problem like the Samsung note 5 or hardware issue, you're good to go.

GrandMufti:
That you don't care about updates does not mean you'll not inform others about the problems they'll encounter when they try to flash theirs.
There were cases of bricked device when trying to flash official rom, so what is wrong in telling people what to expect? Someone here @scarr also wanted to get updates but was unable to flash his phone.
A lot of people use their phones for mobile banking and other related transactions and using a phone with a vendor rom increases security risk.

I totally agree that saying the Redmi 4 is "not a finished product" is totally wrong and false. RN3 also faced the same thing when it came out but now its people's favorite
POC, I haven't actually tried flashing any ROM on it yet, was just gathering info from countless threads on en.miui and xiaomi.eu.

Im just about to try flashing this morning d official 8.1.2.0 china ROM after which if successful, i would flash EU ROM, if i don't revert here ASAP, that means i must have bricked my phone lol but its a risk and adventure im willing to take to unlock "Full Potential". Wish me luck

@Paxziano The Redmi 4 is a good phone if at this moment you don't care about customs, updates, root and "full potential". But to be frank the vendor ROMS on the Redmi 4 are probably more stable than official ROMS as confessed on several threads on en.miui

nurez305:
Please I'm thinking of buying any xiaomi phone through aliexpress. Which one is the best for xiaomi phone that can handle a good game and multitask. Please kindly recomend one for me and also if you can share a link to where I can get it directly from aliexpress. Kindly help me as I need another phone now

Thank you

MI MIX

amadika:
Yeah that's what I'm using on my rn3 mtk.

How's the performance and ram usage like. Did u unlock bootloader before flashing the ROM?

Anyone here using EU ROM

ellacute45:
I know it's been a long time it happened
I'm sorry about that

*sigh atleast ure getting ur senses back

ellacute45 is an ITK mumu

Paxziano:
The redmi 4 pro has no background light?

Not sure what u mean by background light but It has no backlight for Navigation keys

asuustrike2009:
What's the different between borders and boundaries?

In this context, they mean the same thing.

kazmanbanjoko:
we r talkin abt international. Not national.

A national border is between Lagos and Ogun state. An international border is between Nigeria and Cameroon.

Hope you've learnt something this new year

Baroba:
I think they omit it to keep the price "low", a trend I have noticed in budget Chinese phones.. I have seen it on cheap phones that i have purchased till date; Uhans, Thl and Umi Rome 3g.. Xiaomi at least includes notification led, the three I mentioned won't even give you that..

Gptech:
Thats one deliberate omission from the redmi series, hopefully they lift the ban asap.

I used a THL 4000, way cheaper than any Redmi but it still had backlight and notification LED light.
I think it's a rubbish move by them and shouldn't be encouraged. To use your phone at night na problem. They couldn't even use reflective backlight.

Gptech:
Even the weakest Xiaomi phone has it, its not even counted as a feature, in fact all Xiaomi I know of has a breathing notification light.

Well somehow they forgot to put backlight for the navigation keys in Redmi 4

GrandMufti:
I suggest you read the thread thoroughly once more. Every relevant info is there


***modified****

You are not alone. I went through the comments and it's the same problem. Chill a bit till a solution is found.

Thanks bro,
Searching for other means tho

GrandMufti:
http://en.miui.com/thread-408889-1-1.html

Thanks sire.
however pressing volume up and power to get into recovery mode shows the below pic rather than what was on the site.
Any ideas how to get to the download mode?.

Thanks

GrandMufti:
You are on vendor rom and not stock rom. You need to flash the stock rom to be able to receive updates


Follow the link below. Please read thoroughly before beginning, the procedure is easy.

http://en.miui.com/thread-193681-1-1.html

pls can I get a link to flash stock ROM on Redmi 4. Preferably the Chinese ROM

following

honsule:
that is it.

thanks Sirs cc dustmalik

honsule:
I JUST REMOVED GLO 4G LTE SIM FROM MY SPECTRANET MIFI, BECAUSE IT IS REALLY FRUSTRATING THESE DAYS. EVEN TO OPEN HTTPS PAGES AT TIMES IT GIVES ERROR.

Sir, which of the spectranet mifi do you use with glo 4G

NextGovernor:
Later Zombies will say Buhari is a low key person and doesn't like lavishing money. You can see the money they are spending since yesterday on Zahra.

For his other daughter's marriage. Who with his/her right senses will make a marriage of 4th wife extravagant.

In your village who spends? Husband or Wife's family.
Do you even know who Indimi is?

Even if Bihari is president for 16 years, he can't be as rich as Indimi

Nafizzey:
Leaving from Abuja to Jos Wednesday.

Can we kindly relate? you can pm me or add me on whatsapp 0703 234 2624

Anybody leaving from Abuja
Not sure if to schedule for plateau or kano, dont know anybody or anywhere in both places

Dam5reey:
Did you read the terms on the item purchased?

Most of the seller States that leave a note if you want sealed box.. or they will do checks and install their own ROM

See screenshot below...in case of next time ask the seller questions before you buy anything...

temitimx19:
Whenever you buy tell CC no to open the box.. They would send it just as it is from Factory..

BuzzRay:
You could have checked the rom installed on the phone before purchasing.

how do you do all this when purchasing from initialise and crew

Dam5reey:
Calm down...
There is no official store selling their phones in Nigeria..
what they have are partners.. only phone that has official global ROM are available for sale in Nigeria....

Check mi africa website and you will understand this.. they only have few phones there...

Their first aim is to make phone for china...

You're purchasing the Chinese version at your own discretion.. they are not forcing you...

You seem offpoint
I never said there was an official store in Nigeria.

I want my phone from factory the way it is (global or Chinese) not allowing one reseller install a ROM i never asked for.Who know the hidden apps in d "Fake ROM" stealing my info

GrandMufti:
Apparently there is a rom available.

http://en.miui.com/thread-406708-1-1.html

Thanks man, i hope i don't have to unlock bootloader to install the rom

GrandMufti:
It's really shocking to say the least. Why advertise and sell a phone without official rom? Who even does that? Let's see how far they can get with these negative business models they keep adopting .

They are just going from quality to quantity.
they would learn when they start losing customers especially with the number of Chinese manufacturers coming up

adabsmith:
I fancy you bro... Google Map helps only when you're driving your personal ride but trust me it's a waste of time if u don't

Spot On. its better to just ask especially in Lagos, just make sure u ask two or more people

Gptech:
Don't be in a hurry, don't think there is an official rom for your phone now, just be patient. And about root access, don't think you have much to gain since you already have miui.

Why would xiaomi release a phone without an official ROM, does it mean it left the factory ROMless?.

Without root how do i use apps like lucky patcher, xposed, etc
my love for xiaomi just went from 100 to 20 real quick

[quote author=Gptech post=51765115][/quote]According to whats on d net, apparently i have a "Fake ROM" installed on my phone that's why i can't find the settings.
And i have some reasons to believe that.
The phone app doesn't have the caller ID option.
The calculator doesn't have the converter
The lock screen doesn't support the wallpaper carousel
Note app looks a sammy notepad.
The global ROM version isn't supposed to have "CN" in it yet mine has it.

How can i change my ROM to an official one and get root access.

An android phone without root is like jeans without pockets- Mugabe 1675

cc grandmufti vosquare