u/Grouchy-Classroom605

Hi everyone,

I bought a Xiaomi 13 — Chinese version, but the seller flashed it to the Global ROM. On HyperOS 2.0.203.0 everything worked without any problems.

But when I tried to update to HyperOS 3.0.3.0, the phone crashed into Xiaomi HyperOS Recovery. After about 10 reboots I was able to get out, but then apps started crashing constantly. In the end, only a full factory reset fixed it.

HyperOS 3.0.304.0 is already out, but I haven't tried installing it, because the crash into HyperOS Recovery happened on every single update attempt. The bootloader is locked.

I want to flash back to the Chinese ROM, as that should apparently solve my problems.

I've read that flashing via EDL might help, but I can't find a master cheaper than around $70–100 (converting from my country's currency).

If anyone knows: a way to flash without EDL, or a way to flash via EDL but cheaper, or a way to unlock the bootloader and flash it myself —

I'd be very grateful if you'd share your knowledge with someone who understands very little about HyperOS and its ROMs.

And sorry, I did this translation (since I’m not from an English-speaking country) using Qwen.
Thanks in advance!

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I made this question by using a Google translator and with my bad English skills, sorry if you find mistakes

Как считаете что лучше было бы закончить сериал на красивой ноте или продолжать искать новые проекты способные продолжить существование серии(новый пин-код, новые серии, новый фильм и других новых проектов).