And just a few days ago we have celebrated the official release of the ROM Global for our Xiaomi Mi 8 technological jewel (you can learn more by clicking , promising), although the firmware is still based on MIUI 9.6. Many have probably tried to install the Global ROM on their terminal in spite of those who are still waiting for the preordained device who knows where. The method for installation is very simple and you can find it in the link posted a few lines above, but it is a news duty to bring to your attention a particularity, which even if trivial could save your smartphone from becoming a precious paperweight.
We specify that this information concerns only the Mi 8 Chinese import devices and not those who already enjoy NAT Global natively. So who should proceed with the Global firmware flash it is recommended not to block the bootloader using the Mi Flash tool, otherwise you will risk bricking without any restoration solution, at least at the time we are writing this article.
Many know that it would be logical to block the bootloader of the device after waiting 2 weeks (at worst) Xiaomi's green light to unlock. But click on a pictorial tab that another could be very easy and so we recommend you to pay attention before flashing on your Xiaomi Mi 8. In any case, the modder community is already working to find a solution if some careless user misjudges himself in the company.
Xiaomi Mi 8: attention to the flash of the Global ROM and new #MiExplorers program
But there are also good news related to Xiaomi Mi 8 and concern the #MiExplorers program. The previous one has just ended and involved about 30 users from all over the world, including myself, with the main theme being the launch of the new Android One devices, Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. While the new program will celebrate the very top of the Mi 8 range: Through the Italian community You can take part in the selections for the new edition that will allow some lucky users to try out the Mi 8 in the Global version and then keep it as a reward for the mission.
So if you are a true Mi Fans and you can not wait to preview the new Xiaomi Mi 8 in the Global version, you just have to try your luck by registering with Mi Explorers program, and remember you have time until 7 August. Do not waste time and go directly to the official Mi Community thread.
I ran the flash with Miflash in the "clean all and lock" mode but the best I got is that this global rom does not start (in fact it only starts when the bootloader is unlocked). The fact of wanting to relock it is completely legitimate since keeping it unlocked is outside the Google safetynet which prevents you from having a "global" experience like a Mi 8 made especially for the European market. Since I have no interest in root and various mods I would like to have the stable rom with OTA and locked bootloader, but I believe that Xiaomi never... Read the rest »