Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10 Global ROM is now available for Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Those, who are waiting for an official Android 9.0 Pie update, will be most happy person in the earth! As you know, running latest version of Android offer you several additional functionality along with improved security. Good thing is, you not only flash this ROM with MIUI Updater in Setting but also you can flash it with TWRP recovery.
Android 9.0 pie comes with various new as well as improved features including, new gesture navigation, adaptive battery and brightness, improved security features, new Accessibility menu, new screenshot shortcut, easier screen rotation and many more. If you interested to update your Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to Android 9.0 Pie base ROM MIUI 10 Global then continue reading.
How to Update Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to Android 9.0 Pie via MIUI 10 Global
Warning!
This tutorial is only for Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we (True Android Team) are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction is given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.
Pre Requisites:
1. Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.
2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.
3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Xiaomi Mi Max 3. [Guide].
5. Your device have latest TWRP recovery 3.x or higher installed. You can read this guide: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 : Unlock & Install TWRP Recovery 3.2.3-0 – Easy Tutorial
If you have done everything that we mentioned above then you are ready to follow step-by-step guide on how to install Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10 Global ROM on Xiaomi Mi Max 3.
File Required (Download by clicking on it)
- MIUI 10 Global ROM For Xiaomi Mi Max 3 [Filename: miui_MIMAX3Global_V10.2.1.0.PEDMIXM_a9972483fb_9.0.zip]*
- Google Apps [Filename: open_gapps-arm64-9.0-pico-20190110.zip] or any other Android 9.0 Pie GApps
Once you downloaded all files move to the final stage of this guide.
How to Install Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10 Global ROM on Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Step 1 : Connect your device to PC using the USB cable and then copy downloaded files to the SD card of your device. Important: Don’t extract any files.
Step 2 : Disconnect USB and then turn off your Xiaomi Mi Max 3.
Step 3 : Boot into recovery mode. To boot into recovery first turn off your Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and then press and hold Volume Up and Power button together until the “MI” logo appears on the screen, then release. You can also boot into recovery without key combination.
Step 4 : Create a Backup using TWRP Backup Option.
Step 5 : Perform a Factory Reset (this will delete all apps and their settings and game progress). To do this, Tap on Wipe, then at the bottom of the screen do a Swipe on the ‘Swipe to factory reset‘ option.
Step 6 : Now its time to add zip file for flashing. Tap on Install, then browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the MIUI 10 Global Zip file. Then tap on Add More Zips, and add Gapps zip. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.
Step 7 : When the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and tap on Reboot and then, tap on System to reboot your Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and boot up into Android 9.0 Pie ROM MIUI 10 Global.
Returning to Previous ROM: To go back to your previous ROM, boot into recovery, select Backup then through Restore option, restore your previous ROM by selecting it from the list.
Congrats! Android 9.0 Pie firmware based custom ROM MIUI 10 Global is now installed and running on your Xiaomi Mi Max 3. You can root this ROM by following our guide: How to Root Xiaomi Mi Max 3 with Magisk – Detail Guide
