
Do you have either Redmi 3 or Redmi 3 Pro with locked bootloader bought from China? Then most-likely you have China Stable version of MIUi 7 running on it with no chance of changing its UI to your own local language. The only possible option you might previously have was flashing custom ROM. On the other hand, flashing custom ROM or even flashing stock MIUI Fastboot ROM requires you to have unlocked bootloader.
Also read : How to unlock Redmi Note 3 bootloader uffocially. (the steps are similar for Redmi 3)
Luckily, a senior member of MIUI forum called ManhIT has managed to create a custom build MIUI 7 stock ROM flashable on locked Redmi 3 / Pro. The ROM is Multi-language but basically its based on Stable one and the whole features are just the same. Some credits belong to ManhIT while others belong to Xiaomi.
Key features :
- Compatible for Redmi 3 and Redmi 3 Pro with locked bootloader.
- Several Global languages are available to choose.
- It has all stock MIUI ROM features.
- Based on Android 5.1.
Download
Official download page : https://en.miui.com/thread-284309-1-1.html
Mirror download link stored in our US based server :
File name :
ManhIT_Redmi3.PRO_Multi_6.5.12_v7-5.1_Global_Locked_UL.zip
Version 6.5.12 | 3885 downloads | 602 MB
How to install?
- Download the above .zip file into your PC.
- Extract it using either Winzip or Winrar.
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Download MiFlash tool and install it on your computer.
- Reboot your phone into EDL mode (see video below).
- Connect your phone to your computer.
- Open up MiFlash tool and use it to flash the ROM as usual.
How to put Redmi 3 into Download Mode: