Question Custom rom for mix fold 2

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flipp0

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Never going to happen. I asked, and was told in a rude tone that we should not expect to have them do the extra work that is required to do that on foldales...
That's sad. I wonder if it would be possible to secure funding for an unofficial EU-rom? I would happily donate some money for this.
 

Mickey Padge

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Sep 17, 2012
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Why are people so obsessed with global and EU rom? And unlocking the bootloader? Stay stock, stay locked, just debloat everything. I use the Fold 2 as my daily phone, everything works perfectly in the UK, banking, wireless payment, SkyGo, Netflix etc....
 

panteraz

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Why are people so obsessed with global and EU rom? And unlocking the bootloader? Stay stock, stay locked, just debloat everything. I use the Fold 2 as my daily phone, everything works perfectly in the UK, banking, wireless payment, SkyGo, Netflix etc....
Talk to me about how you got Android auto working... What? You didn't?
 

OrionBG

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
You probably have a different phone then or a very different software at least. I'm also in UK, and half the things don't work properly at all when stock! You can't connect a ware OS watch properly, some apps will not start at all, some will have different functionality because the phone is with a CN flag in the Build.prop and so on.
I guess it really depends on what you are using on your device... For me personally, using this phone without a root and all the patches is not an option...
 

Mickey Padge

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Well, half of what things don't work, bit vague? My Huawei watch connects perfectly, maybe you need the China WareOS software? I did with some of my previous Xiaomi phones. I've yet to find something I use or need that doesn't work. I get notifications without any issues, I have removed the China dialler and similar and replaced them with google versions, same for gallery, it's gone too. Literally the only stock apps left are Themes, Cloud Backup, GetApps and the default security software.

Maybe I'm just lucky, and I simply don't use any of the apps that don't work, who knows. I did spend a great deal of time when I initially received the phone, learning what I could completely and safely uninstall with universal-android-debloater. There isn't much China left in my phone at all! lol

The Fold 2 is actually one of the best phones I have ever owned, and it has sold me on the fold concept completely. It runs smooth and silky with amazing battery life. I have owned a great many phones too, I tend to get the upgrade itch quite a bit!

Compared to the old Xiaomi phones of the last ten years or so, debloating stock and staying locked really is the best and simplest option for me. It seems most of the apps can be totally removed without the "boot loop" and "hey nice brick" scenario you would have run into not so long ago.

And I won't go near any .EU rom ever again, those mods are a bunch of....
 
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OrionBG

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Well, half of what things don't work, bit vague? My Huawei watch connects perfectly, maybe you need the China WareOS software? I did with some of my previous Xiaomi phones. I've yet to find something I use or need that doesn't work. I get notifications without any issues, I have removed the China dialler and similar and replaced them with google versions, same for gallery, it's gone too. Literally the only stock apps left are Themes, Cloud Backup, GetApps and the default security software.

Maybe I'm just lucky, and I simply don't use any of the apps that don't work, who knows. I did spend a great deal of time when I initially received the phone, learning what I could completely and safely uninstall with universal-android-debloater. There isn't much China left in my phone at all! lol

The Fold 2 is actually one of the best phones I have ever owned, and it has sold me on the fold concept completely. It runs smooth and silky with amazing battery life. I have owned a great many phones too, I tend to get the upgrade itch quite a bit!

Compared to the old Xiaomi phones of the last ten years or so, debloating stock and staying locked really is the best and simplest option for me. It seems most of the apps can be totally removed without the "boot loop" and "hey nice brick" scenario you would have run into not so long ago.

And I won't go near any .EU rom ever again, those mods are a bunch of....
Some weeks ago after reading your earlier comment, I decided to try again. I did a clean MIUI14 Install and tested everything I use. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 pro will not connect in any way or form. Also, Google Wallet was not working (although it might be detecting the unlocked bootloader) same for Lloyds Bank app. some apps automatically change their content to Chinese one...
I rooted, installed Magisk, and the patches and things work fine again.
If things work for you, perfect! It all depends on usage...
 

Mickey Padge

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Sep 17, 2012
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Some weeks ago after reading your earlier comment, I decided to try again. I did a clean MIUI14 Install and tested everything I use. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 pro will not connect in any way or form. Also, Google Wallet was not working (although it might be detecting the unlocked bootloader) same for Lloyds Bank app. some apps automatically change their content to Chinese one...
I rooted, installed Magisk, and the patches and things work fine again.
If things work for you, perfect! It all depends on usage...
Well my bootloader is locked. So there's the main difference. Of course things will detect the unlocked bootloader. It's a non secure environment.

As for the apps, maybe getapps is updating them instead of the playstore, or your MIUI account has its region set to China? It's never happened to me so I couldn't say for sure.
 
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Waltee

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Jul 9, 2014
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Why are people so obsessed with global and EU rom? And unlocking the bootloader? Stay stock, stay locked, just debloat everything. I use the Fold 2 as my daily phone, everything works perfectly in the UK, banking, wireless payment, SkyGo, Netflix etc....

Have you had anyone mentioning poor audio quality when making phone calls?

I have both a Giffgaff and a Three SIM in my phone and both of them sound completely awful when making normal calls; muffled, and like I'm underwater.

Phone calls using anything online (WhatsApp/Discord etc.) sound perfectly crisp.
 

Mickey Padge

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Sep 17, 2012
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Have you had anyone mentioning poor audio quality when making phone calls?

I have both a Giffgaff and a Three SIM in my phone and both of them sound completely awful when making normal calls; muffled, and like I'm underwater.

Phone calls using anything online (WhatsApp/Discord etc.) sound perfectly crisp.
Hi. Call quality has been amazing. Dual sim, three or vodafone. Speakerphone or otherwise.
 

Waltee

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Hi. Call quality has been amazing. Dual sim, three or vodafone. Speakerphone or otherwise.
Sounds amazing for me when I listen to other people, but apparently anything from my end is awful (which I can confirm with recorded phone calls).

Honestly the only thing letting down this otherwise incredible phone.
 

Mickey Padge

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Sep 17, 2012
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Sounds amazing for me when I listen to other people, but apparently anything from my end is awful (which I can confirm with recorded phone calls).

Honestly the only thing letting down this otherwise incredible phone.
Strange, no complaints about call quality from the other end either? I'm using Google dialer, not stock.
 

deuse

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Apr 5, 2009
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I was hoping VoidUI rom would be ported.

This is a great phone. But it would be even better if we had a better rom or everything works.
 

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    Is there any custom rom for Xiaomi mix fold 2 ?
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    Xiaomi EU on Mix Fold 2 would be fantastic.
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    Xiaomi EU on Mix Fold 2 would be fantastic.
    Never going to happen. I asked, and was told in a rude tone that we should not expect to have them do the extra work that is required to do that on foldales...
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    That's sad. I wonder if it would be possible to secure funding for an unofficial EU-rom? I would happily donate some money for this.
    After the release of Pixel Fold there will probably be a port at some point. This will be a lot better option than MIUI
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    Well, half of what things don't work, bit vague? My Huawei watch connects perfectly, maybe you need the China WareOS software? I did with some of my previous Xiaomi phones. I've yet to find something I use or need that doesn't work. I get notifications without any issues, I have removed the China dialler and similar and replaced them with google versions, same for gallery, it's gone too. Literally the only stock apps left are Themes, Cloud Backup, GetApps and the default security software.

    Maybe I'm just lucky, and I simply don't use any of the apps that don't work, who knows. I did spend a great deal of time when I initially received the phone, learning what I could completely and safely uninstall with universal-android-debloater. There isn't much China left in my phone at all! lol

    The Fold 2 is actually one of the best phones I have ever owned, and it has sold me on the fold concept completely. It runs smooth and silky with amazing battery life. I have owned a great many phones too, I tend to get the upgrade itch quite a bit!

    Compared to the old Xiaomi phones of the last ten years or so, debloating stock and staying locked really is the best and simplest option for me. It seems most of the apps can be totally removed without the "boot loop" and "hey nice brick" scenario you would have run into not so long ago.

    And I won't go near any .EU rom ever again, those mods are a bunch of....