Dear All,
Unlocking Method
Our Xiaomi Mi A1 is locked and needs to be unlocked before flashing anything.
STEPS:
1. Power off your handset.
2. Press and hold volume down button and connect the handset to the pc/laptop.
3. Handset will now enter into fastboot mode.
4. Open command prompt on your pc/laptop and run the following command:
fastboot oem unlock
5. Your phone will be unlocked.
*** Make a backup of all your data as it might get erased during the process***
*** Warning***
After you unlock the device, it will become less secure. Your personal data might be leaked or lost.
Please think twice before flashing your phone and do it at your own risk.
Credits: Google and Xiaomi
Wonderful share.. thank you! Though I already have my bootloader unlocked, what benefit can I get from it?
You didn't bother to include on How to tick USB debugging before entering Fastboot mode and adb unlocking. Some beginners won't able succeed with it.
chonghua said:
You didn't bother to include on How to tick USB debugging before entering Fastboot mode and adb unlocking. Some beginners won't able succeed with it.
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That's already common knowledge tho since you are using ADB to push the unlock bootloader command. They shouldn't unlock their bootloader if they do not know things as simple as that, tbh.
Did your internal storage got formatted when you unlocked your bootloader?
So we dont need to ask for unlock code from Xiaomi?
I dont have the device yet. Soon...
ghpranav said:
Did your internal storage got formatted when you unlocked your bootloader?
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even i tired to lock and unlock the BL few times, it doesn't format anything......
Since unlocking Mi A1 doesn't require key from xiaomi, will it affect warranty???
What if device is locked?
I have mi A1 i hard reset it but it didn't started up because it needs to log on with a email that was synced before.. But i have forgotten that email and now my device is not starting.. So how can i unlock bootloader because i have no option to go to settings to enable oem unlock and USB debugging.. So what should i do now???
How to relock after rooted?
i rooted my phone successfully, but i'm getting "unlock bootloader" warning. can i relock my bootloader and stay rooted without bootloop or something?
And what about drivers which drivers are needed to be installed in pc???
@ravinder0003 How to lock the bootloader again?
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[/COLOR @ravinder0003 How to lock the bootloader again?
exodius48 said:
@ravinder0003 How to lock the bootloader again?
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[/COLOR @ravinder0003 How to lock the bootloader again?
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fastboot oem lock
erez669 said:
i rooted my phone successfully, but i'm getting "unlock bootloader" warning. can i relock my bootloader and stay rooted without bootloop or something?
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Not psbl...
It will check for modified system and will not allow you to boot.
chonghua said:
You didn't bother to include on How to tick USB debugging before entering Fastboot mode and adb unlocking. Some beginners won't able succeed with it.
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That's not required on mi a1.
Do you think I forgot that lol.
thanks
Jerryxl said:
Since unlocking Mi A1 doesn't require key from xiaomi, will it affect warranty???
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Nope.
Unlock is supported officially.
I have MI A2 Lite and it's with Android one. Can I unlock it with some tool and root it without affecting the warranty. And does Xiaomi key for unlock is needed only for MIUI interface.
Thanks in advance.
Hello there, i tried fastboot pen unlock command on redmi 6 pro it says Failed ( remote: unknown error)
I lost all my data
I had about 58GB data. I was thinking of installing custom ROM from last 4 months but could not do so. I tried unlocking boot loader for some reason . and now all my data is lost. my data for me is the most important thing for me. Forget it now i m going for custom rom. rip me.
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Hello, my xoom is stuck on the "M" DualCore screen and wont go on. Before this after a factory restore, my xoom ahd errors and wont start up the setupwizard, so i unrooted and locked it again. now i cant install a new rom ebcause usb debugging is off and i cant use sdk to unlock/root it for a new rom. what can i do now? thank you for the help in advance.
Can you unlock it again? If you can, I'd unlock it, load the stock images, then see if it'll boot. Don't forget to clear the cache before you try to boot it up. If you can't unlock it you should try to SBF.
zehkaiser said:
Can you unlock it again? If you can, I'd unlock it, load the stock images, then see if it'll boot. Don't forget to clear the cache before you try to boot it up. If you can't unlock it you should try to SBF.
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Fastboot oem unlock
Then do what he said after unlock
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rockhumper said:
Fastboot oem unlock
Then do what he said after unlock
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Why did you unroot and lock in the first place?
I'm trying to unlock my Xperia L's bootloader. I used Flashtool, went through the process, entered the unlock code and clicked 'Unlock'... and it's stuck with the boot animation cycling. One thing I noticed in flash tool was this error message after I selected unlock:
20/038/2014 12:38:36 - ERROR - Error saving unlock code : /Volumes/FlashTool/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/mydevices/ZH8001BBFK/ulcode.txt (No such file or directory)
Any advice? I've tried relocking using Flashtool but it's still stuck.
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I'm trying to unlock my Xperia L's bootloader. I used Flashtool, went through the process, entered the unlock code and clicked 'Unlock'... and it's stuck with the boot animation cycling. One thing I noticed in flash tool was this error message after I selected unlock:
20/038/2014 12:38:36 - ERROR - Error saving unlock code : /Volumes/FlashTool/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/mydevices/ZH8001BBFK/ulcode.txt (No such file or directory)
Any advice? I've tried relocking using Flashtool but it's still stuck.
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y relock? flash ftf via flashtool.. n once it boots check ur bootloader status..
Rohan purohit said:
y relock? flash ftf via flashtool.. n once it boots check ur bootloader status..
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It says "bootloader unlock allowed", that means it's not unlocked right?
jay_em said:
It says "bootloader unlock allowed", that means it's not unlocked right?
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yes
Rohan purohit said:
yes
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What else can I try to unlock the bootloader then?
jay_em said:
What else can I try to unlock the bootloader then?
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There is a almost sure shot method..
Search for doomloard adb and fastboot.zip its 300kb or something
Dl that n extract that .
Connect ur phone in fastboot mode
On that folder press shift n right click n press open command window
N type a command..umm u can find it unlock bootloader page..starts with fastboot getjar..two commands..if u google that..ul get em
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jay_em said:
What else can I try to unlock the bootloader then?
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Here http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=YWRiX2Zhc3Rib290
Nd d commands
1)fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
Aftr this it should come as some value=some numb
Means fastboot working..d 2nd command will unlock
2)fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
Replace KEY with ur unlock code
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What else can I try to unlock the bootloader then?
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Use flashtool to unlock the bootloader. It's simple and very easy. All you need to do is paste the unlock code you receive from Sony. If you are still not unlocked, i would recommend to backup your TA partition first in case you want to regain your DRM keys.
Best of luck
Hit thanks if it helped
Hi everybody!
After the precious advice of user ndt192, I managed to unlock my SKR-A0 which, until this day, seemed un-unlockable.
THIS PROCEDURE WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE MEMORY SO REMEMBER TO BACKUP EVERYTHING
TL;DR
In developer options, OEM Unlocking must be ticked (if present), then I just issued a fastboot oem unlock while in fastboot mode.
I'm on the latest OTA (29-12-18, v. G66X1812291CN00MPX).
Full Tutorial
Enable developer options by tapping 7+ times on Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number
Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking (if present) in Developer Options (Settings -> Other Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options)
Open a terminal and issue the command adb devices
On the phone, allow the access from your computer on the dialog that will be shown
In terminal adb reboot bootloader
Wait for the phone to reboot in bootloader mode
STOP AND THINK - DID YOU BACKUP EVERYTHING?
Issue the command fastboot oem unlock and wait for the OKAY in the terminal window
Reboot your phone with fastboot reboot
Now, you will be informed that because of the unlocking your phone memory is "corrupted" (aka not decryptable anymore) so the phone needs to be wiped. Agree and wait.
Hopefully, your bootloader will be unlocked now. You can check that by returning to fastboot mode and checking that the Status is Unlocked.
If you want TWRP/root, check out this thread.
This procedure didn't seem to work until a few months ago so I don't know exactly if this procedure works only on newest Joy UI versions or not. Try it out (at your own risk).
IMPORTANT - if you can't unlock with these steps, please post here with the version of Joy UI installed and the message shown after the fastboot oem unlock command
loriz said:
Hi everybody!
After the precious advice of user ndt192, I managed to unlock my SKR-A0 which, until this day, seemed un-unlockable.
THIS PROCEDURE WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE MEMORY SO REMEMBER TO BACKUP EVERYTHING
TL;DR
In developer options, OEM Unlocking must be ticked (if present), then I just issued a fastboot oem unlock while in fastboot mode.
I'm on the latest OTA (29-12-18, v. G66X1812291CN00MPX).
Full Tutorial
Enable developer options by tapping 7+ times on Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number
Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking (if present) in Developer Options (Settings -> Other Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options)
Open a terminal and issue the command adb devices
On the phone, allow the access from your computer on the dialog that will be shown
In terminal adb reboot bootloader
Wait for the phone to reboot in bootloader mode
STOP AND THINK - DID YOU BACKUP EVERYTHING?
Issue the command fastboot oem unlock and wait for the OKAY in the terminal window
Reboot your phone with fastboot reboot
Now, you will be informed that because of the unlocking your phone memory is "corrupted" (aka not decryptable anymore) so the phone needs to be wiped. Agree and wait.
Hopefully, your bootloader will be unlocked now. You can check that by returning to fastboot mode and checking that the Status is Unlocked.
This procedure didn't seem to work until a few months ago so I don't know exactly if this procedure works only on newest Joy UI versions or not. Try it out (at your own risk).
IMPORTANT - if you can't unlock with these steps, please post here with the version of Joy UI installed and the message shown after the fastboot oem unlock command
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It worked, now can we install magisk manager on our phone?
Synezio said:
It worked, now can we install magisk manager on our phone?
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It looks like there's some progress on that too! What a great day!
See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3892707
Need help my blackshark bootloop after I try to unlock bootloader
i make mistake that i write wrong code
adb reboot bootloader
Fastboot oem unlock
(its make my device factory reset) and then I try go to bootloader again but this device already unlocked.
But after that, I try to open recovery mode. and factory reset it. and its going like this *bootloop
please I need help, I can't do anything to this phone again because its can't go bootloader again even I press volume down+power T_T
What should I do ?
(Sorry my english so bad)
for addition, you need to unlock the critical too
kanded said:
for addition, you need to unlock the critical too
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how to unlock critical in china version?
isotonik said:
how to unlock critical in china version?
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how do you know unlock critical in global ? its just the same
kanded said:
how do you know unlock critical in global ? its just the same
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in global version use command fastboot flashing unlock_critical but not work on cn version .
i just unlock critical on cn version with command fastboot oem unlock_critical
need wipe/format data manual at stock recovery after unlock critical will ask for password if not wipe at stock recovery.
isotonik said:
in global version use command fastboot flashing unlock_critical but not work on cn version .
i just unlock critical on cn version with command fastboot oem unlock_critical
need wipe/format data manual at stock recovery after unlock critical will ask for password if not wipe at stock recovery.
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you unlocked it, congrats. its not that hard if you want to read ton of threds in xda.
Anyone can help me... I have blackshark GLOBAL (SKR-H0)
And i need help...
How to change global to china rom.. Sorry my bad english
.big thanks...
My black shark china version suddenly unknown baseband version, no IMEI, no wifi MAC address, no service and no sim cards. Please help how to do?
kanded said:
you unlocked it, congrats. its not that hard if you want to read ton of threds in xda.
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What do you mean? he asked about password.
Do you celebrate unlock?i dont understand
Let me know how to unlock password!
I am the same.
kanded said:
you unlocked it, congrats. its not that hard if you want to read ton of threds in xda.
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what do u mean? he asked about password...
u tell unlock? congrats
how get about password
im same
Hi, i have a skr-a0 china bs 1.
i unlocked my bs and install twrp and magisk but i dont have a backups. anyone help me i turn to stock or enabled ota ?
TabldotLife said:
Hi, i have a skr-a0 china bs 1.
i unlocked my bs and install twrp and magisk but i dont have a backups. anyone help me i turn to stock or enabled ota ?
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Every thread says do a backup. You didn't. Wait until someone with a China BS backs up and uploads
gilbert32 said:
Every thread says do a backup. You didn't. Wait until someone with a China BS backs up and uploads
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sorry i dont backup first and wait now thx for reply and sory again my babblng
Unlock bootloader
You unlock bootloader without a code?my phone P10lite and need to code,it's really working?OMG
Help me pls, i unlock my black shark china, when i type fastboot oem unlock then cmd not working, why?
Help pls
Help, i got bootloop on my bs2pro, need unlock bootloder code for reflashing stock rom
this methode didnt work on android 10.
anyone know how to unlock bootloader and root balckshark on android 10 ?
Hello!
I am trying to sign TWRP (Redmi Note 8 ginkgo) using GPG on Windows 10. I have imported the TWRP public key, however, when I select the file for signing, it does not show up in the drop-down menu in Kleopatra. From my research, this seems to be due to it being a public key and missing the private key part (correct me if this is incorrect please).
I have no idea how to acquire such a key that would allow me to sign TWRP correctly. Could anyone please help me with this?
Thank you!
Well from my understanding are you trying to lock the bootloader with TWRP installed?
LR7875 said:
Well from my understanding are you trying to lock the bootloader with TWRP installed?
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No, the bootloader is still locked and I don't have TWRP installed.
I want to use the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" in adb, however, it doesn't work with a locked bootloader. I get the error "FAILED (remote: Fastboot boot command is not available in locked device)".
I read somewhere that it might work if TWRP was signed without having to unlock the bootloader.
Well does your phone have some problems and cannot unlock bootloader?
The signing key is something only accessible by people working for Xiaomi, unfortunately.
zoey_96 said:
No, the bootloader is still locked and I don't have TWRP installed.
I want to use the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" in adb, however, it doesn't work with a locked bootloader. I get the error "FAILED (remote: Fastboot boot command is not available in locked device)".
I read somewhere that it might work if TWRP was signed without having to unlock the bootloader.
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1. Fastboot and ADB are 2 totally different softwares: don't confuse them.
2. You only can sucessfully apply Fastboot commands if phone's bootloader is unlocked. Hence unlock bootloader as 1st thing of all things:
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adb devices
adb reboot fastboot
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot flashing unlock
LR7875 said:
Well does your phone have some problems and cannot unlock bootloader?
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jwoegerbauer said:
2. You only can sucessfully apply Fastboot commands if phone's bootloader is unlocked. Hence unlock bootloader as 1st thing of all things:
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Unfortunately, my phone no longer accepts the correct pattern to unlock it. I have been trying to find a solution for this for weeks, if only so I can back up my data before wiping it, but none of the options I found seem to work in my situation. From what I know, unlocking bootloader would delete everything, which is the exact thing I'm trying to avoid, so it is unfortunately not an option. :/
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1. Fastboot and ADB are 2 totally different softwares: don't confuse them.
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Thank you for the correction. I only started getting into this recently and I mostly saw them bundled together so I assumed Fastboot was part of ADB.
LR7875 said:
The signing key is something only accessible by people working for Xiaomi, unfortunately.
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I see, that makes sense, although it is unfortunate. Thank you for the answer.
The xiaomi 13 was purchased, the Chinese version, the fastboot was unlocked, the global version ROM was installed with the bootloader closed, and now the device is stuck in the bootloader screen and does not boot on the recovery. I tried unlocking the bootloader again, but it asks for developer permission and I cannot access the device. Please help me
Try to get to the recovery or fastboot. If not possible, you could need to follow a EDL Method to flash the entire motherblard after the hard brick
nmobk said:
The xiaomi 13 was purchased, the Chinese version, the fastboot was unlocked, the global version ROM was installed with the bootloader closed, and now the device is stuck in the bootloader screen and does not boot on the recovery. I tried unlocking the bootloader again, but it asks for developer permission and I cannot access the device. Please help me
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I'm pretty sure that if you try to relock bootloader on a ROM that's not the original, it'll brick your phone. Sounds like it did just that.
Are you able to get the phone to fastboot mode? Does your PC recognize it, and can you successfully send commands to it?
zSyntex said:
Try to get to the recovery or fastboot. If not possible, you could need to follow a EDL Method to flash the entire motherblard after the hard brick
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Flashing in EDL mode on this type of device requires a Xiaomi account with special authorization.
NOSS8 said:
Flashing in EDL mode on this type of device requires a Xiaomi account with special authorization.
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So it is only reserved for customer and technical support. I see things change a lot during this year.
I hope that OP could fix this without go through the assistance way.
zSyntex said:
So it is only reserved for customer and technical support. I see things change a lot during this year.
I hope that OP could fix this without go through the assistance way.
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It's been like this for a few years now, which makes the phone with a locked bootloader unusable in case of theft or loss.