Video Guides on updating xiaomi MI 3 using the MIUI ROMs (All three methods) - Mi 3 General

In this thread I made the videos on how to update the MI3 WCDMA device using three different methodes. I made the videos to make it real easy for you!
Methods described here are
Updating using .zip file and Updater app in the phone
Using .zip file and recovery
Using MIflash and fast boot mode.
1. Updating using .zip file and Updater app in the phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNqn4jfJqyk
2. Using .zip file and recovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhAwnTOZbW4
3. Using fastboot mode
Miflash download
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpCGq_f63Ho
Please post your questions here in this thread and i will try my best to answer.
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Prestigio 3404 need stock boot.img, and system.img (for flash using fastboot)

I tried to install custom rom on my phone. Flashed wrong recovery, after changed to working recovery (which i had previously) phone didnt detect sim cards. I think it was because of system so thats why need system.img. And boot.img because read somewhere to flash boot.img using fastboot, so flashed and phone have bootloop now. Thank you from the mountain. So I think if i flash boot.img and system.img with fastboot it will work fine again.
EDIT: Found stock rom at russian forums gsmforums.ru and 4PDA forum
Phone working but I still have problem that it can't read SIM cards. It's dual sim and both sim cards don't working tried with some other cards and don't work too. Someone have any idea? It's wrong recovery flash problem? :/ Because phone can't read cards since i flashed wrong recovery and returned to working one. Thanks, hope for fast reply.
Help
I have found the ROM but it would be helpful if you could link it too. I haven't flashed android before and don't know how to do it properly, so it would be of great help if you could tell me how you did it. I have tried few things but with no success.
MM3100 said:
I have found the ROM but it would be helpful if you could link it too. I haven't flashed android before and don't know how to do it properly, so it would be of great help if you could tell me how you did it. I have tried few things but with no success.
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Sorry for the really late reply, but I've bought 3 new phones already in the meantime so I stopped watching the forum for the solution. Here's the link for the stock rom: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/d126368659a8/KK_4.4.2_stock_ Prestigio 3404 Duos.7z You should be able to download it without any problems. If You encounter some problems then tell me in next reply and I'll upload the rom to the other hosting site. Next thing You should download is a file from this link: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/c1e9138eac6e/backup.7z It contains scatter file which includes required info for SP Flash Tool to flash the image. Extract both files to the same folder on Your desktop so it'll be easier to find them. To flash the rom You have to download and install SP Flash Tool. It would be best if You'd follow the tutorial on YouTube like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CxDF2pkdCQ Here's the link to SP Flash Tool official site: https://spflashtool.com/ In the flashtool You should select download agent which is inside the tool folder and is most likely named something like "MTKallinoneDL". Then You should select scatter file from the rom folder which is named something like "mt6752_android_scatter" The next step is to select the "download only" option from the menu. You should follow the video on how to install the drivers and what steps You should take to connect the device correctly to the pc. So once again:
1. Download all the files and extract them:
* https://cloud.mail.ru/public/d126368659a8/KK_4.4.2_stock_ Prestigio 3404 Duos.7z << stock rom
* https://cloud.mail.ru/public/c1e9138eac6e/backup.7z <<scatter file etc.
* https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087012126 <<mtk preloader drivers
* https://spflashtool.com/download/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1824_Win.zip << Latest version of SP Flash Tool
2.Install the MTK preloader drivers as shown in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=219&v=sADkzyI8Z5Q
3.Open SP Flash tool and select download agent, scatter file and select "download only" option from the drop down menu. (NOTE: You should open SP Flash Tool as administrator to avoid any problems)
4.Select checkboxes for ANDROID, BOOTIMG, RECOVERY.
5.Click the downlaod button (before connecting Your phone)
6.Connect Your phone without battery to Your pc.
7.Now wait untill the message window pop-ups with "download OK" message.
If You have trouble using the SP Flash Tool here's another video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKpt0TLE6_A NOTE: If You flash Your phone with "FORMAT ALL AND DOWNLOAD" You could erase Your IMEI partition which will result in another problems with phone calls etc. It's best if You select download only and select only these 3 partitions I mentioned earlier. If You encounter any problems please let me know in Your future reply.

"Couldn't verify update" - How to fix this?

So I downloaded V7.1.8.0.LHOMICL Global Version, placed into Internal Storage but when I update it via Updater it shows "Couldn't Verify Update".
Plugged it into laptop and went to Mi PC Suite and it says I'm on latest version "v7.1.9.0.0.LHOCNCL"(I think this is custom software used by the sellers).
How do i install Global Rom V7.1.8.0.LHOMICL?
Edit: I'm using SD650 variant
Try Mi Flash tool method, worked for me, when I was switching from China ROM to Global. First I switched to China developer ROM, then - to Global stable. For flashing via Mi Flash you'll need ROM with *.tgz extention if I remember correctly. And of course you need to put the phone to bootloader state (adb reboot edl), don't forget to install drivers - I presume, that you are using Windows?
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lolleq said:
Try Mi Flash tool method, worked for me, when I was switching from China ROM to Global. First I switched to China developer ROM, then - to Global stable. For flashing via Mi Flash you'll need ROM with *.tgz extention if I remember correctly. And of course you need to put the phone to bootloader state (adb reboot edl), don't forget to install drivers - I presume, that you are using Windows?
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Where can i get the Mi Flash tool? Is there a detailed thread for this method for this phone?
your on vender rom, you need fastboot method with mi flash tool
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
read that thread carefully
if you have access to seller give it back and ask them to do that
exonerare said:
So I downloaded V7.1.8.0.LHOMICL Global Version, placed into Internal Storage but when I update it via Updater it shows "Couldn't Verify Update".
Plugged it into laptop and went to Mi PC Suite and it says I'm on latest version "v7.1.9.0.0.LHOCNCL"(I think this is custom software used by the sellers).
How do i install Global Rom V7.1.8.0.LHOMICL?
Edit: I'm using SD650 variant
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Rename zip archive to "update zip" and should work.Better use inbuilt updater app and follow instructions.Too many devices arround us bricked after MiFlash method
Luiggi79 said:
Rename zip archive to "update zip" and should work.Better use inbuilt updater app and follow instructions.Too many devices arround us bricked after MiFlash method
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Didn't Work
exonerare said:
Didn't Work
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Whats your rom build number?
Having the same issue on my rn3 SD version. Tried all steps but no use!
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If the updater method won't work, then please strictly follow the method in post #4 in this thread.
You have to flash your phone under edl mode in windows 64bit environment.
Also, if you experience the error message "Not enough storage error in MiFlash Tool" during flashing, don't be panic. You should search MiFlash 2016 03 30 at miui.com. This version of Miflash will resolve the issue.
The Simple Way!!!
exonerare said:
So I downloaded V7.1.8.0.LHOMICL Global Version, placed into Internal Storage but when I update it via Updater it shows "Couldn't Verify Update".
Plugged it into laptop and went to Mi PC Suite and it says I'm on latest version "v7.1.9.0.0.LHOCNCL"(I think this is custom software used by the sellers).
How do i install Global Rom V7.1.8.0.LHOMICL?
Edit: I'm using SD650 variant
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Well, after all options tried, I did this...
1. Go to the MI ROM download page en.miui.com/download-301.html
2. In the developer rom section, click on the previous versions tab and download the last available version...Version: 6.8.18
3. Now connect your phone to the PC and copy the file in to Root of the Internal memory
4. With the phone connected to the PC, open updater app and select the package and click update
5. The phone will start getting the info and the warning on ERASE DATA Will appear.... BINGO, the previous developer rom will get updated...
Now download the latest developer rom and update it in the same process!!!!!
For me it worked...others may please try and give your comments!!!!
sunvv said:
If the updater method won't work, then please strictly follow the method in post #4 in this thread.
You have to flash your phone under edl mode in windows 64bit environment.
Also, if you experience the error message "Not enough storage error in MiFlash Tool" during flashing, don't be panic. You should search MiFlash 2016 03 30 at miui.com. This version of Miflash will resolve the issue.
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And if the MiFlash tool doesn't properly install because Win 10 sucks? Then how are we to fix this issue? Any ideas?
Chnge zip name to update.zip it will not get this error
Grajatyadav said:
Chnge zip name to update.zip it will not get this error
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didn't wrk ?
The rename to update.zip method would never works for these modified distributors roms

Unlocked bootloader officially. And now?

Hello guys today i unlocked my bootlader officially on Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon, and now i want to install Twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu ROM but i don't have any idea how to do it.
I searched everywhere but i didn't understand any tutorials. I saw something about patching boot.img, what boot.img should i patch the one from the ROM that i want to install? And how to do it?
I will really appreciate if someone helped me....thanks in advance!
I am on official GlobalBeta 6.4.28
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It's simple. You download the rom you want to have, copy it to your phone's memory, install twrp, reboot to twrp, flash the rom, (optionally wipe data), flash a file called universal_boot.img_patcher.zip
You can find this file in a thread about safe twrp as far as I can remember.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
mr.loverlover said:
It's simple. You download the rom you want to have, copy it to your phone's memory, install twrp, reboot to twrp, flash the rom, (optionally wipe data), flash a file called universal_boot.img_patcher.zip
You can find this file in a thread about safe twrp as far as I can remember.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
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The problem is i cant find a way how to install twrp
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LiRi2000 said:
The problem is i cant find a way how to install twrp
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The easiest method I have found out is using Cofface TWRP. Just download the image file and use fastboot/flashify to flash it. No need for patched boot.img or anything else.
Download TWRP and flash it from fastboot... If you don't even know how to flash TWRP then you shouldn't be rooting and flashing roms and stuff.
LiRi2000 said:
The problem is i cant find a way how to install twrp
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Let me keep it simple for you.
1. Install adb and fastboot first on ur pc.
2. Go to twrp folder. Along with shift key do a right click, then click on open command window here.
3.Type adb reboot bootloader in command prompt
4. Now type fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
5. Fastboot reboot
Please ensure usb debugging is on under developer options.
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My Honor 7 PLK-UL00 Indian version. How to install Updates

My Indian version Honor 7 with Android 6, PLKUL00 C675 B341, Bootloader unlocked, Rooted and Xposed installed.
today I received an update for B351, How should I proceed with the update.
Please someone help.
So if you reseaved the update then you should Just go to settings go down and update then click check for update
Timanttikuutio said:
So if you reseaved the update then you should Just go to settings go down and update then click check for update
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Thats quite right, But my phone is rooted with xposed installed. So can I go and just click update?
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no you cant
you need to remove root
first you should backup your and all important using hisuite then flash twrp and flash original honor 7 paggage from huawei website but you need to extract that huawei update file then flash system, boot, recovery and reboot
also you phone needs to be unlocked bootloader
ganeshindeed said:
My Indian version Honor 7 with Android 6, PLKUL00 C675 B341, Bootloader unlocked, Rooted and Xposed installed.
today I received an update for B351, How should I proceed with the update.
Please someone help.
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First Unroot your device by flashing this UnSu script using TWRP recovery, then go to updater, update your device, if its still doesn't work then lock your bootloader and try again.
ganeshindeed said:
My Indian version Honor 7 with Android 6, PLKUL00 C675 B341, Bootloader unlocked, Rooted and Xposed installed.
today I received an update for B351, How should I proceed with the update.
Please someone help.
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Remove root, it will not let the phone to be updated
If iam right...
1. Unroot from su
2. Flash FULL original B341 ROM by extracting the update file
3. Then update by Extracting the B351 update file.
4. ROOT again.
by the way before updating someone was saying i have to flash stock recovery.
How do i do that...
I extracted the B341 rom and found two recovery 1&2..how do i flash it.
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PalakMi said:
Remove root, it will not let the phone to be updated
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If iam right...
1. Unroot from su
2. Flash FULL original B341 ROM by extracting the update file
3. Then update by Extracting the B351 update file.
4. ROOT again.
by the way before updating someone was saying i have to flash stock recovery.
How do i do that...
I extracted the B341 rom and found two recovery 1&2..how do i flash it.
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Ask @DigiGoon
@ganeshindeed
Follow these steps:
Unroot from UnSu script.
Flash system.img, cust.img, boot.img, recovery.img from B341 ROM by extracting the UPDATE.APP(B341) file.
Then put UPDATE.APP(B341) file in dload folder of your External SDCARD, and do the three button update.
Once the system successfully boots up.
Then put UPDATE.APP(B351) file in dload folder of your External SDCARD, and do the three button update again.
Thanks for the detailed help...appreciate it.
The problem is
1. Iam having two recovery after extracting B341. Which to use?
2. Also flash means how to do it...these are .img
Thanks
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DigiGoon said:
@ganeshindeed
Follow these steps:
Unroot from UnSu script.
Flash system.img, cust.img, boot.img, recovery.img from B341 ROM by extracting the UPDATE.APP(B341) file.
Then put UPDATE.APP(B341) file in dload folder of your External SDCARD, and do the three button update.
Once the system successfully boots up.
Then put UPDATE.APP(B351) file in dload folder of your External SDCARD, and do the three button update again.
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Thanks for the detailed help...appreciate it.
The problem is
1. Iam having two recovery after extracting B341. Which to use?
2. Also flash means how to do it...these are .img
Thanks
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@ganeshindeed
I said recovery.img there is second one named as recovery2.img but you just have to extract recovery.img.
And by flash I meant to flash via fastboot commands, like these:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash cust cust.img
and to boot into fastboot/bootloader mode switch off your device and press and hold Vol DOWN + Power Button.
DigiGoon said:
@ganeshindeed
I said recovery.img there is second one named as recovery2.img but you just have to extract recovery.img.
And by flash I meant to flash via fastboot commands, like these:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash cust cust.img
and to boot into fastboot/bootloader mode switch off your device and press and hold Vol DOWN + Power Button.
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Thanks man..
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Always here to help.
DigiGoon said:
@ganeshindeed
Follow these steps:
Unroot from UnSu script.
Flash system.img, cust.img, boot.img, recovery.img from B341 ROM by extracting the UPDATE.APP(B341) file.
Then put UPDATE.APP(B341) file in dload folder of your External SDCARD, and do the three button update.
Once the system successfully boots up.
Then put UPDATE.APP(B351) file in dload folder of your External SDCARD, and do the three button update again.
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Am always getting struck at 3rd step, three button update at 5%.
What shall i do
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ganeshindeed said:
Am always getting struck at 3rd step, three button update at 5%.
What shall i do
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If you are using the three button method then don't.
Just flash the four images and let Android boot normally.
Use your dialer to dial *#*#2846579#*#*
And choose software upgrade and then SD card upgrade and now it should run till 100%
Tried it friend but install failed at 30%
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ganeshindeed said:
Tried it friend but install failed at 30%
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ganeshindeed said:
Tried it friend but install failed at 30%
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How long did you let it run when it got stuck at 30%.
When I got stuck at 5%, I used the method I mentioned and it worked for me.
Give it another try or two. Sorry, I don't know of any other way.
Maybe 5 to 10minutes...
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MIUI 9 Developer ROM Unlocked+Root and Weekly Upgrades?

Hi!
I'm using MIUI 9 Global 7.12.21 on a redmi note 4 using Developer ROM. Everything works like a charm with TWRP and encryption and such, but, It happens to me that, once upgrades are downloaded (weekly in this case), since the upgrades require to reboot, instead of getting them applied, the TWRP recovery jumps into.
I've the feeling that MIUI upgrades are pulled into the device using the MIUI recovery bootloader.
Does this happen to anyone else out there?
When that happens if you go again to check for update you will see that instead of the small OTA package you downloaded the first time, now you can download the whole fastboot zip (usually around 1,5 gb). This will be directly installed via twrp. So what you can do is whenever you see there is a new update go to miui forum and download from there the fastboot zip.
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Sp_Ark said:
When that happens if you go again to check for update you will see that instead of the small OTA package you downloaded the first time, now you can download the whole fastboot zip (usually around 1,5 gb). This will be directly installed via twrp. So what you can do is whenever you see there is a new update go to miui forum and download from there the fastboot zip.
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Tried that out, but Zip verification seems to prevent the install operation to be completed. I also tried not to perform zip verification but break the process abruptly either way
Ok
you have to download the update zip on en.miui.com, flash it with twrp, and after, always in twrp, flash the lazyflasher-no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip for redmi note 4, you can find it on the forum or with google.
I do that, it works.

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