merlin

  1. S

    Thread Phone Stuck at MIUI Logo After Update

    I wanted to install TWRP at the start but as it appears that there is no official build for Redmi Note 9, so I decided to install OrangeFox instead. I installed the appropriate files for Redmi Note 9 from here. I followed the installation guide and done the steps accordingly, but I get this...
  2. YLTN

    Thread Redmi Note 9 - How do I restore my IMEI? I don't have a backup of my nvram/nvdata but I have the numbers.

    How do I write IMEI along with baseband version back to my phone? I really don't want to risk bricking it again, that's enough stress for me in the past two days 😅 I heard that I can only flash IMEI 2 back to it, and if I want flashing IMEI 1 as well I'd need to install a custom rom on the...
  3. N

    Thread [CLOSED] Adb&Fastboot mod for Merlin

    Taken from 4pda Changes Built-in drivers Fixed a bug with flashing the Super partition Slightly accelerated command processing Bugs Taken from 4pda
  4. djlonewolfhd

    Thread General You Know That 5Ghz Band Wifi6 issue most S22/S23 Ultras has been having? I may have found a good Temporary Solution for this.

    So I've been dealing with this for over a year now, trying everything under the sun to get this to work and I noticed that the majority of the time the issue happens with Asus Routers. And ironically I have one too, an RT-AX86U to be exact. So after a lot of research & trial and error, I found...
  5. Skyfall91

    Thread Do ROMS for Merlinx devices also work on Merlin devices?

    Hello community, I have problems finding a lightweight and working custom rom with good performance for my Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Merlin) device. The model name is M2003J15SS. First of all one question. Should ROMs for devices with codename "Merlinx" also run on my "Merlin" device? I first...
  6. J

    Thread MERLIN DOES NOT CALL AND JUST ENTER FASTBOOT MODE

    I already tried several roms by the sp flash tool and by the mi flash tool but even so it just stays the same. All the roms I installed on the pc program ran successfully/
  7. MorderczyRealizm

    Thread Please help with recovering data from soft bricked Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Merlin

    Hi. On the start i want to apologize for any chaotic description i may give, or mistakes/unclear explanation since for first - english is not my native language and for second i'm terribly tired and depressed as a result of 2 days searching for informations how to solve my problem. Lets get to...
  8. K

    Thread [HELP] Getting an app to work on a rooted phone,

    Hi everyone! I am diabetic and I recently got an insulin pump. Its a Medtronic MiniMed 780G it's really nice so far, I also have a CGM(continuous glucose monitor) which transmits data to my pump. It has a mobile app called Minimed Mobile, which is used to display the blood glucose data on my...
  9. Deltwin

    Thread [RECOVERY] Bypass the Read-Only partition (Merlin)

    Hi everyone, I found after many tests a way to bypass the Read-Only. WARNING: This is not a permanent fix, it is just a bypass where you can edit files. Trying different AIO Tools (Universal, swflash etc etc) none of them unfortunately worked but thanks to an unofficial recovery (OrangeFox)...
  10. whyem1x

    Thread [ROM] [13] [UNOFFICIAL] ArrowOS | Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X (merlin)

    ArrowOS A custom fork of AOSP (Android Open Source Project) started with the motto of keeping things simple, clean and efficient. We provide with a pure aosp stock experience with just the right amount of optimizations and features that are mostly useful at the end of the day. We do not...
  11. VD171

    Thread [V12.5.4.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.4.0.RJOMIXM (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G V12.5.4.0.RJOMIXM: Build Date: 2022/03/24 Android Version: RP1A.200720.011 Display ID: RP1A.200720.011 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/merlin_global/merlin:11/RP1A.200720.011/V12.5.4.0.RJOMIXM:user/release-keys Security Patch: 2022/03/01...
  12. PhotonIce

    Thread [HELP!] Redmi Note 9 BOOTLOOPING

    A friend of mine has a Redmi note 9 (merlin), his device recently got into a bootloop, and he can't really use it anymore. He's not a technical person, so he hasn't unlocked the bootloader or messed with it in any sort of way.. My first question is, how did the device get into the bootloop? Is...
  13. VD171

    Thread [V12.5.3.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.3.0.RJOMIXM (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G V12.5.3.0.RJOMIXM: Build Date: 2022/01/11 Android Version: RP1A.200720.011 Display ID: RP1A.200720.011 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/merlin_global/merlin:11/RP1A.200720.011/V12.5.3.0.RJOMIXM:user/release-keys Security Patch: 2022/01/01...
  14. S

    Thread Help with bootloop after twrp installation !!

    hi i tried to install twrp with the help of a how to on the web but after flashing it and booting to recovery i had only black screen so i tried to enter fastboot to fix it with no luck the phone doesn't respond to volume down + power i manage to use adb reboot bootloader to enter fastboot when...
  15. VD171

    Thread [SCHEMATIC] Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Merlin)

    Enjoy !
  16. P

    Thread Xiaomi Camera New Features for Merlin

    Hi, I wonder if there is any way to get new camera features like "Long Exposure", "Clone", etc on Redmi note 9. I found a guide that indicates, installing the latest apk via ADB would enable these features on our device. I tried this with no success. Any suggestions?
  17. P

    Thread Post your benchmark scores (Antutu/Geekbench 5)

    Hi everyone, This thread is made for posting your benchmarks score along with your smartphone info, like custom ROM, Kernel, settings and so on. A lot of people say benchmarks are random, doesn't mean anything. Ok, I don't care, buy an Iphone. Personally, I just want to know what combination of...
  18. VD171

    Thread [V12.5.2.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM: Build Date: 2021/10/16 Android Version: RP1A.200720.011 Display ID: RP1A.200720.011 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/merlin_global/merlin:11/RP1A.200720.011/V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM:user/release-keys Security Patch: 2021/10/01...
  19. I

    Thread Can't reboot to bootloader/fastboot

    Yesterday i tried to flash twrp after 12.5 update and my mobile stucked on boot logo then i just flashed a china fastboot rom to it using sp flash tool now i am trying to boot into fastboot or bootloader but when i am trying to execute command "adb reboot fastboot" its turn off my mobile and a...
  20. VD171

    Thread [GUIDE] How to skip & avoid EDL auth bypass and FLASH in DOWNLOAD MODE for MERLIN (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    If you want to AVOID bypassing authentication in EDL mode, everything you need to do is flash the Preloader Binary V12.0.4.0.QJOMIXM. If you flash the Preloader Binary V12.0.4.0.QJOMIXM, you can flash in DOWNLOAD MODE using SP FLASH TOOL and you do NOT need to bypass auth on EDL mode. What...
  21. VD171

    Thread [V12.5.1.0][Android 11.0] New Update: Download Files for Merlin V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM: Build Date: 2021/07/28 Android Version: RP1A.200720.011 Display ID: RP1A.200720.011 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/merlin_global/merlin:11/RP1A.200720.011/V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM:user/release-keys Security Patch: 2021/07/01...
  22. Y

    Thread [CLOSED] Need Touch resistive area feature like in MIUI

    Mod edit: Thread closed a duplicate of https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/need-touch-screen-corner-resistance-feature-like-miui.4304005/ @Yashrajsingh8299 Please post only once and review the XDA Forum Rules with special focus on rule no. 5! v/r Oswald Boelcke So I have Redmi note 9 (Merlin)...
  23. radooky

    Thread I need help with TWRP

    hello i have merlin device, can someone please help me installing twrp without brick on my device android 11 miui 12.0.1 merlinnfc 4/128
  24. VD171

    Thread [DISCUSSION][ROM][CUSTOM] What is the BEST CUSTOM ROM for MERLIN ? (Redmi Note 9 & Redmi 10X 4G)

    WARNINGS: This is specific for MERLIN devices only ! (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G). I didn't develop any of them. I don't give support for any of them. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS. LineageOS 17.1 Uploader: SparXFusion Download...
  25. mirzanuman6612

    Thread [ROM]][11] - Nusantara Project 2.8 for Redmi Note 9/Redmi 10X 4G [OFFICIAL]

    DISCLAIMER! Your warranty is now void. I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make...
  26. Communos

    Thread [ROM][11.0] The Styx Project for Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G [UNOFFICIAL]

    The Styx Project is a custom Android based distribution that aims to subtly enhance the beauty of stock Android while still keeping the smoothness, stability, neatness and performance of pure AOSP. /* Your warranty is now void. * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, *...
  27. yshalsager

    Thread [Firmware] Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Redmi Note 9 [merlin] [Auto updated!]

    Xiaomi custom users face a problem with firmware updates. As there are many devices with no one to provide the newest firmware update every single release, and developers who provide updates to devices may forget or be busy sometimes, so releases are provided later. Here comes Xiaomi Firmware...
  28. C

    Thread What causes the known performance issue on MIUI ?

    Basically its the known issue where disabling hw overlays or making the navigation bar or notification shade fixes the lag on games temporarily (only disabling hw overlays fixes it permanently as long as the option is on to disable them) it has been like this since miui 11 for example on...
  29. Communos

    Thread [ROM][11.0]AOSPK - The Kraken Project for Redmi Note 9/Redmi 10X 4G [UNOFFICIAL]

    Project Proposals based on AOSP with improvements from many other projects! GApps included! The proposal is to provide the best experience in using a low Android with only basic customizations. Focused on battery stability and fluidity. Whats working? Wifi RIL Mobile data GPS Camera Flashlight...
  30. Communos

    Thread [ROM] [11.0] [UNOFFICIAL] ArrowOS for Redmi Note 9/ Redmi 10X 4G [AOSP] [BETA]

    ArrowOS ABOUT ArrowOS is an AOSP based project started with the aim of keeping things simple, clean and neat. Website: https://arrowos.net Github: https://github.com/ArrowOS Code Review: review.arrowos.net E-mail: arrowos.contact Blog: blog.arrowos.net WHAT WORKS? Almost everything WHAT...
  31. itexpert.120

    Thread [ROM][10.0][MERLIN] PixelExperience [AOSP]

    PixelExperience for Redmi Note 9 [merlin] What is this? PixelExperience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation) Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and...
  32. VD171

    Thread [V1][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for MERLIN (Redmi 10X 4G / Redmi Note 9)

    Version 1 Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Build Date: 2020/05/13 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/merlin/merlin:10/QP1A.190711.020/258:userdebug/test-keys Security Patch: 2019/12/05...
  33. VD171

    Thread [V1][ENGINEERING][ROM] OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for MERLIN (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    Version 1 Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Build Date: 2020/05/13 Android Version: QP1A.190711.020 Display ID: AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 Build Fingerprint: Redmi/merlin/merlin:10/QP1A.190711.020/258:userdebug/test-keys Security Patch: 2019/12/05...
  34. VD171

    Thread [RECOVERY PROJECT] Collection of TWRP & PBRP & SHRP & ORANGEFOX for MERLIN (Redmi 10X 4G / Redmi Note 9)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Warnings: - This is not a development thread. This is a help thread. - I didn't build any of them. Use at your own risk. - I don't have the source code for any of them. Use at your own risk. (Except for...
  35. VD171

    Thread [RECOVERY PROJECT] Collection of TWRP & PBRP & SHRP & ORANGEFOX for MERLIN (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Warnings: - This is not a development thread. This is a help thread. - I didn't build any of them. Use at your own risk. - I don't have the source code for any of them. Use at your own risk. (Except for...
  36. C

    Thread Is there still no way to fix a hard bricked redmi note 9?

    I've seen a lot of threads about this but they only have solutions for a bricked merlin with a fastboot. I've also seen a fix using sp flash tool using no auth da but they don't seem to work now. Is there a solution for this?
  37. VD171

    Thread [SCATTER][FLASH] Scatter file for flashing using flash tool to MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Options for download: - Untouched Original Stock Rom. - Original Stock Rom with disabled boundary check. (File sufix: boundary_false) - All partitions allowed for download mode with disabled boundary check. (File sufix...
  38. VD171

    Thread [SCATTER][FLASH] Scatter file for flashing using flash tool to MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Options for download: - Untouched Original Stock Rom. - Original Stock Rom with disabled boundary check. (File sufix: boundary_false) - All partitions allowed for download mode with disabled boundary check. (File sufix...
  39. VD171

    Thread [GUIDE][TWRP] How to keep TWRP V11.0.4.0 working on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher MIUI versions in MERLIN ? (Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 If you are using MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, TWRP V11.0.4.0 will not work. If you want to keep TWRP V11.0.4.0 working on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, you need to flash the stock rom lk partition from V12.0.4.0 (or lower). It will works...
  40. VD171

    Thread [GUIDE][TWRP] How to keep TWRP V11.0.4.0 working on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher MIUI versions in MERLIN ? (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)

    Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G If you are using MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, TWRP V11.0.4.0 will not work. If you want to keep TWRP V11.0.4.0 working on MIUI V12.0.5.0 or higher, you need to flash the stock rom lk partition from V12.0.4.0 (or lower). It will works...
  41. VD171

    Thread [LK][IMG][STOCK] LK Image Partition for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9)

    Original Stock LK.IMG for MERLIN Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Firmware Versions: - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V044-Q-0920 - V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM - V12.0.1.0.RJOMIXM - V12.0.8.0.QJOMIXM - V12.0.7.0.QJOMIXM - V12.0.6.0.QJOMIXM -...
  42. VD171

    Thread [PRELOADER][IMG][STOCK] PRELOADER Partition Binary for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9)

    Original Stock PRELOADER_MERLIN.BIN for MERLIN Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Firmware Versions: - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V044-Q-0920 - V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM (FLASHING EDL only.) - V12.0.1.0.RJOMIXM (FLASHING EDL only.) -...
  43. VD171

    Thread [VBMETA][IMG][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9)

    PATCHED VBMETA.IMG for MERLIN by VD171 For what do I need it ? If you try to flash any custom partition, your device can bricks or gets in bootloop. This patch with disabled verity and disabled verification avoid it and need to be flashed once only. Once flashed, you don't need to flash vbmeta...
  44. VD171

    Thread [PRELOADER][IMG][STOCK] PRELOADER Partition Binary for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)

    Original Stock PRELOADER_MERLIN.BIN for MERLIN Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Firmware Versions: - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V044-Q-0920 - V13.0.2.0.SJOMIXM (FLASHING EDL only.) - V12.5.4.0.RJOMIXM (FLASHING EDL only.) -...
  45. VD171

    Thread [LK][IMG][STOCK] LK Image Partition for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)

    Original Stock LK.IMG for MERLIN Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G Firmware Versions: - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V039-Q-0513 - (Engineering) AL2522-Merlin-V044-Q-0920 - V13.0.2.0.SJOMIXM - V13.0.1.0.SJOMIXM - V12.5.4.0.RJOMIXM - V12.5.3.0.RJOMIXM - V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM -...
  46. VD171

    Thread [VBMETA][IMG][PATCHED] VBMETA Image Partition: Disabled verity & Disabled verification for MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 / Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G)

    PATCHED VBMETA.IMG for MERLIN by VD171 For what do I need it ? If you try to flash any custom partition, your device can bricks or gets in bootloop. This patch with disabled verity and disabled verification avoid it and need to be flashed once only. Once flashed, you don't need to flash vbmeta...
  47. mirzanuman6612

    Thread [SHARED] CAOS Android 11 (R) for Redmi Note 9 (merlin)

    DISCLAMER! Follow the instructions shown in this thread at your own risks, I will not be held responsible for bricking your device, you did this yourself. That said, the information will be kept up to date relatively frequently, and should you follow the steps and ask questions below when...
  48. L

    Thread Redmi Note 9 merlin 4/128 NFC - Hard Brick

    A couple days ago my Redmi Note 9 (merlin) 4/128 GB NFC automically installed the Update from V12.0.3.0.QJOEUXM to V12.0.4.0.QJOEUXM over night. I had rooted and installed a TWRP on it. As I had noticed that it was not rooted anymore I tried to reflash the TWRP over Fastboot because it was...
  49. Akitake

    Thread [GUIDES & FAQ][Merlin] Bootloader, Magisk, EdXposed, SafetyNet, GSI/Treble ROMs

    DISCLAIMERS (please read !) This thread is made for the Redmi Note 9, also known as Redmi 10X 4G. This device's codename is Merlin. I will not be held responsible if you brick your device. Follow the instructions shown in this thread at your own risks. Follow the steps and ask questions below...
  50. H

    Thread [ROM][9.0.0_R16][PIE][OFFICIAL] PixysOS [AOSP][MERLIN]

    #include <std_disclaimer.h> /* * Your warranty is... still valid? * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM...