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[Guide] Unlocking the Mi4c Bootloader without verification by Xiaomi

This evening I had the same problem like many of you and I just did not want to wait 2-3 weeks for the unlock code from Xiaomi. I went through a lot of threads and different forums to create this guide.
Requirements
- ADB up and running (I am an Android developer, so I have this installed already - unsure if you need specific ADB drivers for Xiaomi devices though)
- Xiaomi MI4c
- MiFlash: http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/MiPhone20151028.exe (via http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) - Install
- Mi4c Image: libra_images_6.1.7_20151221.0000.11_5.1_cn_b09dac70a0.tgz - unpack until "images" directory is visible!
- [Optional] Mi4c Fastboot Image: miui_MI4c_6.1.21_d1d054460d_5.1.zip
- [Optional] Latest TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/development/libra-twrp-3-0-t3315059
- [Optional] Latest build of CM 12.1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/development/cm12-1-build-cyanogenmod-12-1-device-t3291631
Step-by-step
Step 1 is optional: I was not sure, if I could use the "fastboot oem edl" command in a higher version of MIUI... feedback required. Thus following is a list of known Xiaomi ROMs which support this procedure:
If you are using one of the following ROM versions, you should be able to unlock the device easily with the provided guide. However, I have messages that the versions don't work with higher MIUI ROM versions.
CONFIRMED WORKING
V8.6.9.15 MIUI Dev ROM
V8.0.16.0 MIUI Dev ROM
V7.5.4.0
V7.5.3.0.LXKCNDE
V7.1.4.0.LXKCNCK
V6.1.21 (Download link above)
V6.3.24
V6.3.17
V6.4.21
V6.4.14
V6.5.26
V6.8.25
V6.9.15 (China Dev)
Not confirmed (?)
None
Not working
None
(Optional) Downgrade your Mi4c by flashing any image from the list above via the "Updater" app (use top right icon to select image).
Reboot into fastboot mode (Power + Vol Down) until you see the MIUI rabbit and "FASTBOOT"
Command: fastboot oem edl (this brings your device in a kind of emergency recovery state) -> the device does only show a black screen. Do the next step.
Use MiFlash to flash 6.1.7 image (Browse -> select the "images" directory of the 6.1.7 package and start flashing)
When completed, reboot the phone by holding the Power button long (~8s)
Wait until 6.1.7 is completely loaded (this may take a while)
Reboot into fastboot mode (Power + Vol Down)
Command: fastboot oem unlock -> at this point you should have an unlocked bootloader
Now optionally install TWRP and subsequently CM 12.1 and enjoy (see respective linkes in the requirements for a howto) - TWRP: fastboot flash recovery <twrp>.img
With this post, I want to say thank you to all the developers who take their time to port Cyanogen to exotic Android devices. You are heroes!
In case you want to donate me something: https://paypal.me/wolkenjaeger

Great post.
Very detailed explanation.
Very usefull.

could i back to miui rom after installed CM rom

nhkhanh068 said:
could i back to miui rom after installed CM rom
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Yes you can, as you see the CM is optional, you can choose any rom of your liking.
Be warned that any of the latest official Miui roms will lock your bootloader right back and if you have TWRP in place, you will bootloop.
Xiaomi.eu or sMiui highly recommended alternatives if you want to go with miui.
Great step by step tutorial, worth a sticky imo since more and more people coming here will be locked in the future.

I did unlock the bootloader using the guide and it works.
Step 1 Downgrade your Mi4c by flashing the 6.1.21 image via the "Updater" app (use top right icon to select image) is not necessary .
Also all data will be wiped.

vasil_d said:
I did unlock the bootloader using the guide and it works.
Step 1 Downgrade your Mi4c by flashing the 6.1.21 image via the "Updater" app (use top right icon to select image) is not necessary .
Also all data will be wiped.
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Thanks for the feedback. Did you "EDL" flash from the latest stable / dev version?

Not working for me. I'm Unable to flash 6.1.7 from update from 6.3.10. When I send command: fastboot oem edl phone reboots and then I am unable to glash with MiPhone. :crying:

wolkenjaeger said:
Thanks for the feedback. Did you "EDL" flash from the latest stable / dev version?
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I used china stable V7.1.4.0.LXKCNCK

fastboot oem edl
Hi guys i need some help, when i try to use "fastboot oem edl" then flash it all it gives me black screen and cannot go back to fastboot.
no key combination is working power+vol - is dead power+vol up is also dead..
all i can see is its recognize it via device manager port com "Qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008"
please point me out to somewhere i can see my fastboot mode again
thanks in advance

ding-dong said:
Hi guys i need some help, when i try to use "fastboot oem edl" then flash it all it gives me black screen and cannot go back to fastboot.
no key combination is working power+vol - is dead power+vol up is also dead..
all i can see is its recognize it via device manager port com "Qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008"
please point me out to somewhere i can see my fastboot mode again
thanks in advance
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Well, when you get the black screen, start MIFlash :fingers-crossed:

wolkenjaeger said:
Well, when you get the black screen, start MIFlash :fingers-crossed:
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i did that several times but nothing happend it said tobe successfull but i cannot open my mi4c.. can u help me to get back to fastboot?
i dont have anything now...

But.. How can I check if the bootloader is locked / unlocked? In fastboot nothing useful is displayed

hi,
everything going fine for me, unlock worked, flash recovery twrp worked. But finally i still have the miui recovery...
Now when i try to unlock through MiFlashUnlock, it says "Devices already unlock". Before doing this guide i was blocked at 50% "Mi account not the same that devices information".
What can i do ??

matt0101 said:
hi,
everything going fine for me, unlock worked, flash recovery twrp worked. But finally i still have the miui recovery...
Now when i try to unlock through MiFlashUnlock, it says "Devices already unlock". Before doing this guide i was blocked at 50% "Mi account not the same that devices information".
What can i do ??
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don't let en.MIUI rom boot after you install twrp. because it will reinstall the stock recovery over the twrp recovery. In fact, you have to go directly to twrp after flashing it, and try MIUI.eu or other CM roms.

tuanhung303 said:
don't let en.MIUI rom boot after you install twrp. because it will reinstall the stock recovery over the twrp recovery. In fact, you have to go directly to twrp after flashing it, and try MIUI.eu or other CM roms.
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Thanks you very much, it finally works !!!

Thanks

Anyone else confirms? Maybe a video?
~~mi4c™~~

Thank you! Worked great for me!

Will this work with xiaomi mi5?

Great work man
can I share this on Polish forum?

twrp & Root & Mod for Ulefone Mix

Support page for ulefone Mix User-
we Need Some files to Root Ulefone Mix.
1. SP flash tools- https://spflashtool.com/
2. twrp Recovery- https://romprovider.com/2017/11/ulefone-support-twrp/
3. SuperSU- https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
other Support File-
Official Firmware- mod edit - link removed
no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298927206
Instructions-
First of all Flash twrp using SP flash tool
Don't Switch on phone flash no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
then flash SuperSu.zip
Reboot System Now.

Is the 1st step not disabling oem lock in developer settings?

HypoTurtle said:
Is the 1st step not disabling oem lock in developer settings?
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you can unlock with fastboot-
For new devices (2015 and later):
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
For older devices (2014 and earlier):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock

XN Logos said:
you can unlock with fastboot-
For new devices (2015 and later):
For older devices (2014 and earlier):
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For some reason no need to oem unlock (bootloader not locked properly??) so have twrp without needing to wipe data, but now remains the encryption problem as this trwp doesn't support it, I have compiled twrp for mtk in the past with encryption support but doubt I can recall what needed to be done

TWRP not working
When I install the TWRP recovery and start the phone with this mode to install the two files
1) no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1
2) SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822
the phone does not see them and it is impossible to proceed further.
Furthermore, the operating system does not even start, so the original firmware must be replaced with the flash tool.
Has anyone found a solution to this inconvenience?
Thank you

mingariedd said:
When I install the TWRP recovery and start the phone with this mode to install the two files
1) no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1
2) SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822
the phone does not see them and it is impossible to proceed further.
Furthermore, the operating system does not even start, so the original firmware must be replaced with the flash tool.
Has anyone found a solution to this inconvenience?
Thank you
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1. Userdata is encrypted, and the TWRP here isn't compiled to be able to decrypt it. So you'll need an sdcard with those zips on it
2. The os won't start if it deems its been altered - that's partly what zip 1 is for.

Is there any custom roms for Ulefone Mix?

Qaaqqu said:
Is there any custom roms for Ulefone Mix?
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No custom ROMs - I think there is a clone device [Panasonic Eluga C] so we have another stock ROM from them.
I haven't attempted porting anything yet, let alone building anything from source [a source built twrp should be trivial] - i've lost yet another hard-drive recently so light on diskspace & sdcards so not able to do much atm.
For completeness: stock ROM > http://ulefone.com/download/mix.html [newer than the one on needrom]
OTA > http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...NE_N_V0.6.9.1_S1712221514261911507/update.zip

Is this root method working?
Stock rom is located here Stock Ulefone Mix 4G Rom

when (android 8) Oreo for ulefone mix?

twrp and now?
Hello,
i have an old ulefone mix mt6750t with the screen damaged but still 90% working, i thought i would use it on android auto but i needed rooting.
So I informed myself a bit, go unlocked developer mode and usb, downloaded adb and twrp and magisk etc ...
I unlocked the bootloader from the settings then used adb and installed twrp which starts but asks me for the pass to decrypt, then I swipe and delete the encrypted data.
Then with adb sideload I install magisk 20 and check opt encript, but the phone always goes to twrp, it does not restart ... mmm and the orange mode message comes out but it should be normal ... someone knows how to go on to restart it normally and not with twrp?
Thank you

TWRP, Magisk, & Xposed for the NX619J

This is a translation and rework of youyim2's executable. I've rewritten some of the batch file to make things more streamlined, as well as translated the whole thing into English. I am not the device maintainer. If you have questions, I'll help as best I can. This is only for getting TWRP, Magisk, and Xposed. You should be able to flash Open GAPPs if needed with no issue once you've got TWRP installed.
Download the zip file. Extract the contents. Run the *.bat file. Follow the instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Unlock the bootloader first.
2) Unlock fastboot flashing.
3) Flash TWRP.
4) Reboot into recovery (TWRP)
5) Flash the version of Magisk that is included.
6) Reboot into the system
7) Install the included APK for Magisk. Official Magisk does not support this device.
8) If you want Xposed, reboot to recovery, and flash the included EdXposed zip and the riru-core zip.
9) Reboot back to the system
10) Install the included EdXposed apk
TWRP:
To get TWRP into English (or your language of choice), boot to TWRP recovery. When it shows up, slide the bar to the right to unlock it. After that, tap the button second from the bottom on the right column. This takes you to the Settings menu. In here, tap the globe icon in the top right tab. Choose your language from here.
NOTES:
1) The flashing unlock needs to be run EVERY TIME you reboot into bootloader, as it locks the flash mode every reboot. This type of unlock does not wipe data.
2) DO NOT WIPE /SYSTEM IN TWRP. It will brick your phone.
Download:
Link: Red Magic Mars-TWRP3.2.3.0-v1.1.zip
MD5: 84AB33312633B9AF91DD4E07478A059C
Size: 71.5 MB

Thanks, I can't flash twrp is fail

decscomputer said:
Thanks, I can't flash twrp is fail
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Did you unlock the bootloader and do the flashing unlock? Both are required for TWRP to flash.

Yes, I did the process completely. I have the last Chinese Rom. The bootloader was unlocked, the fastboot Flash too but when I click the number 4 Is fail flashing twrp and there's a message saying Max limit exceded and too bootloader password Is error.

decscomputer said:
Yes, I did the process completely. I have the last Chinese Rom. The bootloader was unlocked, the fastboot Flash too but when I click the number 4 Is fail flashing twrp and there's a message saying Max limit exceded and too bootloader password Is error.
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If you read Chinese, you could try the tool in this thread. It's what mine is based on, and may be better suited to the Chinese version.

Added options to reboot into recovery and bootloader as well as some more translation and other text adjustments.

decscomputer said:
Yes, I did the process completely. I have the last Chinese Rom. The bootloader was unlocked, the fastboot Flash too but when I click the number 4 Is fail flashing twrp and there's a message saying Max limit exceded and too bootloader password Is error.
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OEM unlock has to be switched on in developer options do you have that switched on?

cajunflavoredbob said:
Did you unlock the bootloader and do the flashing unlock? Both are required for TWRP to flash.
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Yes, I did the bootloader Is unlocked and I did the fastboot unlock but when I try to Flash twrp Is fail with a message exceded limit Max AND too password Is error or something like that. I try with the .exe AND directly with adb but it has the same result.

cajunflavoredbob said:
Hello friends. I have a problem and I can not find the solution .. in the magisk manager some modules are not shown when looking for them, like pix3lify, google framework, camera2api y more. The first time I rooted my nubia and installed magisk manager, the modules were shown and I could install them and they worked, but then I gave a full reset to red mars and since then I have not seen the modules never again. I have already reset the nubia more than 10 times, changed the language, installed other magisk manager apk, and nothing.
this magisk manager does not let me install modules from github and if I download and install a thirdparty zip from the web, magisk installs it but the module does not apply or is not installed for some reason.
Is the same in twrp:crying:
I do not ask for support, but if someone knows how to solve it or gives me any suggestions? please
Thanks
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I have a problem with the bootloader
when i try to bootloader my nx619j , the bootloader failed and the message is "command write failed((too many links))" can u help me pls?

cajunflavoredbob said:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Unlock the bootloader first.
2) Unlock fastboot flashing.
3) Flash TWRP.
4) Reboot into recovery (TWRP)
5) Flash the version of Magisk that is included.
6) Reboot into the system
7) Install the included APK for Magisk. Official Magisk does not support this device.
8) If you want Xposed, reboot to recovery, and flash the included EdXposed zip and the riru-core zip.
9) Reboot back to the system
10) Install the included EdXposed apk
NOTES:
1) The flashing unlock needs to be run EVERY TIME you reboot into bootloader, as it locks the flash mode every reboot. This type of unlock does not wipe data.
2) DO NOT WIPE /SYSTEM IN TWRP. It will brick your phone.
Download:
Link: Red Magic Mars-TWRP3.2.3.0-v1.1.zip
MD5: 84AB33312633B9AF91DD4E07478A059C
Size: 71.5 MB
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One thing that I have found rather disappointing with all of the "guides" (that can only be loosely called such) is that nobody has explicitly mentioned HOW you have to unlock the bootloader on Nubia devices without downloading something.
In fastboot mode, after toggling Bootloader Unlock in developer settings, one must type:
fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX619J
THEN you can do: fastboot flashing unlock
Flashing a boot image may require you to redo the bootloader flashing unlock to bypass the "This device is corrupt" screen.
Packed up Windows executables aren't exactly helpful for those of us using Linux or MacOS based systems. Even then, the Red Magic Mars packaged bat files/tools didn't install correct drivers for me on Win10. Could never get the device recognized within Fastboot on my Win10 Intel desktop after updating and reinstalling drivers.
There is also another quirk with the Nubia devices that I ran into that I have seen mentioned only once on another device's forum.
If you're running a Ryzen/AMD based system, you may have to issue the fastboot commands on an Intel based system instead.
Why? Beats me. It makes no sense, but after hours of pulling my hair out, I happened to come across a post suggesting it and gave it try.
Typing in the same commands with fastboot in the same OS (xUbuntu 20.04) with the same exact versions of every tool used... failed on my Ryzen desktop but worked fine on my Intel laptop. Had I known, it would have saved me several hours of swapping cables and reflashing software.
Also, for those (like me) who don't exactly like blindly trusting software found on forums.
You can download the official system images here:
REDMAGIC Mars
VERSIONS Europe & Asia: V207 North America: V111 LAST UPDATED 10/28/2019 DOWNLOAD V207: Download V111: Download Go to flash instructions UPDATED AND ADDED FEATURES Game Space: Call...
help.redmagic.gg
Pull boot.img from the update archive and use another device with Magisk installed to repackage the boot image for the Mars to flash yourself.
fastboot flash boot modified_boot_image.img
And done.
Due to the risk of bricking the Red Magic Mars within TWRP, I'd rather avoid using it entirely... so I only flashed a boot.img modified with Magisk instead.
One nice thing of note about the Red Magic Mars. It has an actual recovery partition and doesn't use the clusterfluck that is the A/B partition scheme.

[AIO] [Guide] [Unlock bootloader] [TWRP[ROM Flashing] [Root]

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 [Beryllium]​
WARNING: Before attempting to root your device, do note that by unlocking your bootloader and modifying your device with root, ROMs, etc... you are NOT risking voiding your warranty! I am NOT responsible for what you do to your device either, so follow these instructions at your own risk. Make sure you know what you're doing, it's best to understand the process rather than just copy and paste commands and such.
Unlocking the bootloader​
You will have to apply for unlocking bootloader for that make sure you do have MI Account if not then create now, Once you are done with then visit here and make sure you use same mi account you have in your phone then wait for 2-3 days. After that download, the latest MI Unlock tool(Shared in download section) Run mi*.exe as admin and simply sign in there as well. Now move to your phone --> Settings app --> About phone --> Tap on MIUI for 6-7 times and you will see "you are a developer now", go back to main settings additional options --> Developer options --> Turn on OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging. Also allow USB Debugging from this PC If you still didn't get simply revoke all and connect usb then in adb type "adb devices", you will see a prompt on your mobile just tick and allow. You will also see an option called as "Mi Unlock status" click on it and click on "Add account and device" Now turn off your phone and go to fastboot mode for that press and hold volume down + power key. You will see "FASTBOOT MODE" on your phone now move to your PC and connect USB. Now once your phone appears in Mi Unlock Tool just click on "Unlock" "It will pop up some prompts" agree with them by clicking "Unlock anyway", It simply means your data will be wiped and warranty will be void! Once that's done it will reach till 99%(In most cases) and will show wait for some hours like for me it said to wait for 72hrs. This may vary user to user. Now once your waiting time is over try again. If it shows press any key to poweroff on your phone when you connect in fastboot then try changing the port or simply reset your device and redo changes that we did (Follow above process again as USB debugging will be off by default, reset ) Now you are done with unlocking the bootloader let's move to TWRP​
Flashing TWRP​This is one of easiest step, just open cmd in adb folder and type following codes :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Code:
fastboot flash recovery *your recovery name.img
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
We are done with flashing TWRP now let's move to encryption issues!​
DFE ​
Now this is most critical. If you skip you will have to flash stock ROM again so don't mess here!
Download vendor image, dfe, your favorite custom ROM, Gapps, Magisk(Everything mentioned in the download section
Boot into TWRP --> Wipe --> Format data! Reboot to recovery from TWRP menu and flash DFE. Now, go to system and setup MIUI and then come back to TWRP for flashing your favorite custom ROM. Now in TWRP --> Wipe --> Advance wipe choose system, data, dalvik & cache --> Swipe to wipe. Now copy those files to your Sdcard. Then go back to main TWRP page and choose --> Install, Now follow the order of flashing these files(most important)
* Flash vendor image i.e beryllium-9.4.8-9.0-vendor-firmware.zip(This is optional if you had latest MIUI ROM then you can skip this)
* Flash ROM & Gapps
* Flash DFE i.e DisableForceEncryption.zip
* Flash Magisk(up to you, only if you want root)
* Reboot
Enjoy! You are done with it. Yea.. ik Download section is mentioned below!
Here's a quick tip always flash DFE whenever you update ROM as the vendor might be changed, This will ensure the safe running of the device!
​

Download section :​
* Mi Unlock Tool
* TWRP(official)
* Vendor image
* DFE
Enjoy! ​

Which vendor image to use

dlas.dl said:
Which vendor image to use
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I have mentioned that in OP i.e "beryllium-9.4.8-9.0-vendor-firmware.zip"

Hi if I want only root
What is the process to root with stock ROM
Thanks in advance

Rameshhreddy98 said:
Hi if I want only root
What is the process to root with stock ROM
Thanks in advance
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Same, all i want is Magisk and twrp with global (or beta) miui ota and I am not sure what to do

Dearminder said:
Same, all i want is Magisk and twrp with global (or beta) miui ota and I am not sure what to do
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You can't have the cake and eat it too!
By flashing Magisk, you modify /system and you lose the ability to receive and flash OTA.
AFAIK, there is no official TWRP version which can handle OTAs. The unofficial ones were created for specific purposes and so they fail in some other respect.

tnsmani said:
You can't have the cake and eat it too!
By flashing Magisk, you modify /system and you lose the ability to receive and flash OTA.
AFAIK, there is no official TWRP version which can handle OTAs. The unofficial ones were created for specific purposes and so they fail in some other respect.
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How about the Orange fox recovery? Doesn't it support OTA?

Dearminder said:
How about the Orange fox recovery? Doesn't it support OTA?
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It is supposed to support OTA but it may have other issues as I said above. Read its thread.

Hello,
Could you repost the DFE tool? The link is broken.
Thanks in advance

vinimdi said:
Hello,
Could you repost the DFE tool? The link is broken.
Thanks in advance
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397944356

Thanks. But I was looking for the DFE without magisk that was available on the OP.

vinimdi said:
Thanks. But I was looking for the DFE without magisk that was available on the OP.
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397897352
There you go mate!

Tribes11 said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397897352
There you go mate!
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Thank you very much bro

Why its so complicated on poco ? my last phone was mi a1 it was super easy to unlock bl , twrp and root
now i have poco and came here to check rooting and other stuff then shocked by these complications ?

I'm in MIUI stable now and whenever I try to connect my phone in fastboot mode to the mi unlock tool, it automatically exists fastboot mode and I get a black screen with a message, "press any key to shutdown".
Is that normal?
MI unlock has also not been able to detect my phone. I wonder what's wrong.

thapaavijeet said:
I'm in MIUI stable now and whenever I try to connect my phone in fastboot mode to the mi unlock tool, it automatically exists fastboot mode and I get a black screen with a message, "press any key to shutdown".
Is that normal?
MI unlock has also not been able to detect my phone. I wonder what's wrong.
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Re-install the drivers available in the Unlock tool.

Help me
Bro I requested for bootloader unlock, they gave me 72 hours time, then by mistakenly in middle time I sign out my mi acc from my device and again sign in, then again 72 hours later I try to unlock but now it is showing couldn’t unlock, error -1, I tried with different computer, what to do now ?, how can I unlock bootloader now? With new Mi account? Or with this one? Please help , and sorry for my bad English

Its mentioned here as .... Once that's done it will reach till 99%(In most cases) and will show wait for some hours like for me it said to wait for 72hrs. This may vary user to user. Now once your waiting time is over try again.Once that's done it will reach till 99%(In most cases) and will show wait for some hours like for me it said to wait for 72hrs. This may vary user to user. Now once your waiting time is over try again. ...
DO i have to wait 72 hours to unlock ?? or its just a message and unlock done within secs/ mints

Cannot flash RN7Pro

Hi
I can't flash my redmi note 7 pro.
Bootloader is unlocked: I did the procedure, there is the unlocked logo at boot, and Dev options says "OEM unlock: device already unlocked".
I tried the Pixel Experience way, I ran the command "fastboot flash recovery" under Windows (opens a shell window that immediately closes) and under Linux (nothing happens), and I also tried the Xiaomi flash tool which ends up with a "cannot find the file flash all bat".
Would someone have any idea?
Thanks!!

pata2000 said:
Hi
I can't flash my redmi note 7 pro.
Bootloader is unlocked: I did the procedure, there is the unlocked logo at boot, and Dev options says "OEM unlock: device already unlocked".
I tried the Pixel Experience way, I ran the command "fastboot flash recovery" under Windows (opens a shell window that immediately closes) and under Linux (nothing happens), and I also tried the Xiaomi flash tool which ends up with a "cannot find the file flash all bat".
Would someone have any idea?
Thanks!!
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Hello,
download platform-tools (ADB) zip and extract it.
download fastboot rom and extract it.
1) copy all the files from "violet_in_global_images_V11.0.5.0.PFHINXM_20191022.0000.00_9.0_in" (Total 12 items) folder into extracted platform tools folder.
2) boot device in Fastboot mode and connect it to pc.
3) now open cmd and check if device is detected by pc.
(use following command -> fastboot devices)
4) now close cmd.
5) now go to platform tools folder and double click on "flash_all.bat" file.
6) it will flash ur device with MIUI. DONE.

rasik107 said:
Hello,
download platform-tools (ADB) zip and extract it.
download fastboot rom and extract it.
1) copy all the files from "violet_in_global_images_V11.0.5.0.PFHINXM_20191022.0000.00_9.0_in" (Total 12 items) folder into extracted platform tools folder.
2) boot device in Fastboot mode and connect it to pc.
3) now open cmd and check if device is detected by pc.
(use following command -> fastboot devices)
4) now close cmd.
5) now go to platform tools folder and double click on "flash_all.bat" file.
6) it will flash ur device with MIUI. DONE.
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Thanks a lot for your reply. I'll try that as soon as I have some time.
Just another question:
I am running MIUI Global 11.0.4.0 | Stable (PFGMIXM) at the moment. Which is not the same as you indicated (I believe yours is Indian version dated 22 Oct 2019).
This page does not include any Global rom: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/violet/
And the Global ROM available on MIUI website under the RN7Pro page (https://c.mi.com//miuidownload/detail?device=1700360) is noted "lavender" and not "violet" - and I do not want to risk installing the wrong firmware, I've read a few topics and it does not ends well.
So bottom line: which one should I work with?
thanks again!

pata2000 said:
Thanks a lot for your reply. I'll try that as soon as I have some time.
Just another question:
I am running MIUI Global 11.0.4.0 | Stable (PFGMIXM) at the moment. Which is not the same as you indicated (I believe yours is Indian version dated 22 Oct 2019).
This page does not include any Global rom: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/violet/
And the Global ROM available on MIUI website under the RN7Pro page (https://c.mi.com//miuidownload/detail?device=1700360) is noted "lavender" and not "violet" - and I do not want to risk installing the wrong firmware, I've read a few topics and it does not ends well.
So bottom line: which one should I work with?
thanks again!
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No need to flash Firmware.
just download fastboot rom of your region and u r good to go.

rasik107 said:
No need to flash Firmware.
just download fastboot rom of your region and u r good to go.
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OK, I've found 2 options:
This one here on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
(dowloading the "Fastboot ROM V11.0.6.0")
But it is 11.0.6.0 while my phone is under 11.0.4.0: is this a problem?
This other one:
Note 7 Europe V11.0.4.0.PFGEUXM at: https://www.leakite.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-firmware-fastboot-recovery-rom/
It's not exactly the same code (PFGEUXM instead of PFGMIXM), I don't know if it makes any difference?
Sorry for keeping asking question, but I'd better be safe since I am very new to this kind of things...
and thanks a lot for your help and patience.

pata2000 said:
OK, I've found 2 options:
This one here on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
(dowloading the "Fastboot ROM V11.0.6.0")
But it is 11.0.6.0 while my phone is under 11.0.4.0: is this a problem?
This other one:
Note 7 Europe V11.0.4.0.PFGEUXM at: https://www.leakite.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-firmware-fastboot-recovery-rom/
It's not exactly the same code (PFGEUXM instead of PFGMIXM), I don't know if it makes any difference?
Sorry for keeping asking question, but I'd better be safe since I am very new to this kind of things...
and thanks a lot for your help and patience.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
this one looks fine.
but make sure it is a fastboot file (.tgz) :good:

rasik107 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
this one looks fine.
but make sure it is a fastboot file (.tgz) :good:
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HI again
it still won't flash no matter what.
I'll deal with it
the reason I wanted to flash was essentially to remove all non necessarry stuff, which I did by following the "remove bloatware" thread.
thanks anyway

pata2000 said:
HI again
it still won't flash no matter what.
I'll deal with it
the reason I wanted to flash was essentially to remove all non necessarry stuff, which I did by following the "remove bloatware" thread.
thanks anyway
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flash aosp recovery, then adb sideload PE rom

Srikanth0721 said:
flash aosp recovery, then adb sideload PE rom
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Thanks!
Based on PE instructions (https://telegra.ph/Flashing-PE-for-the-first-time-using-the-AOSP-Recovery--Or-updating-12-06) and if I understand properly:
- I download the firmware and Aosp recovery
- I enter in fastboot and connect the phone to PC, then I type fastboot flash recovery.img (in folder Download+Recovery)
- Then reboot into the new recovery
- Then Tap the power + vol up(2 times vol up) together once or twice and the AOSP recovery menu will pop up
- I then type adb sideload NameofthePErom.zip
- Then: Use the volume keys to select Factory Reset and confirm. ( If you want to format data if not just ignore this part )
- Reboot!
Am I correct?
I'll give it a try even though I don't understand why flashing aosp would work when flashing other stuff didn't... But who knows!
Will let you guys know anyway.

pata2000 said:
Thanks!
Based on PE instructions (https://telegra.ph/Flashing-PE-for-the-first-time-using-the-AOSP-Recovery--Or-updating-12-06) and if I understand properly:
- I download the firmware and Aosp recovery
- I enter in fastboot and connect the phone to PC, then I type fastboot flash recovery.img (in folder Download+Recovery)
- Then reboot into the new recovery
- Then Tap the power + vol up(2 times vol up) together once or twice and the AOSP recovery menu will pop up
- I then type adb sideload NameofthePErom.zip
- Then: Use the volume keys to select Factory Reset and confirm. ( If you want to format data if not just ignore this part )
- Reboot!
Am I correct?
I'll give it a try even though I don't understand why flashing aosp would work when flashing other stuff didn't... But who knows!
Will let you guys know anyway.
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Also check the recovery in the extracted folder, I got a twrp recovery so I guess I have facee issues with flashme.bat (immediate close).
If u face that issue, download aosp recovery separately or from their telegram channel and flash using fastboot cmd and do the rest..

Srikanth0721 said:
Also check the recovery in the extracted folder, I got a twrp recovery so I guess I have facee issues with flashme.bat (immediate close).
If u face that issue, download aosp recovery separately or from their telegram channel and flash using fastboot cmd and do the rest..
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well it would not work either. that is not a problem though, I'll survive with the MIUI rom!
thanks