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I'm not sure about different 'hardware setups', especially when talking about modems. Probably same hardware and sifferent firmware and maybe some magic bits/fuses. Some people stated in other threads that Xiaomi.eu ROM is based on Chinese one, so unlike stock global, doesn't support eSIM on...

It's more firmware, than hardware. Google allowed converting sim slots to eSim in Google Pixel 8. https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-pixels-nearly-ready-to-convert-sim-to-esim/ And remember that whole Xiaomi 14 (standard, Pro and Ultra) line is using the same SoC, including modem (Qualcomm...

I know, so theoretically your problem can be something else But you should still be able to see if AdAway icon disappears and if it's the case you would know what's the problem. I've checked and found that it works even when set as 'Battery saver' I'm not sure about notifications, but many apps...

I know AdAway works in VPN mode on stock Global 14U. I needed to disable battery saver for this service and (probably) enable notifications. To work across reboots also autostart was needed.

Does the modem firmware differs between 14 and 14 Ultra variants? Can we unlock eSim on 14 Ultra by using modem firmware from 14 (Houji)?

Can I install official ROM from taiwan/india on Xiaomi 14 Ultra Global version without unlocking bootloader? I know I can choose file manually in 'settings'. Can I do that retaining all my current apps and it's settings? I do also wonder if I can make backups/image of current system with locked...