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[Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime/Pro] How to flash China developer ROM from general ROM

YOU WILL NEED
1-ADB drivers http://click.xda-developers.com/api...elopment and Hacking | XDA Forums&txt=Dropbox
Here is a Tutorial Video to install it correctly
https://youtu.be/LbAq6d2Du0U
2-China developer ROM (choose Redmi 4 Prime Latest China Developer Version Fastboot File Download)http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
3-MiFlash http://xiaomitips.com/download-in-progress/?dlm-dp-dl=1474
4-Redmi 4 Mi Flash Setup.msi.
FLASHING CHINA DEVELOPER ROM ON YOUR XIAOMI
1-First of all you must enable USB debug and OEM unlock on your device.
2-Then unzip Global ROM (the file .tgz) and keep the folder on the desktop.
3-If you did install the adb drivers there should be a folder in this path C:\adb open it and press SHIFT+right mouse click in an empty space then select the option to open with command line.
After that, windows CMD should open.
4- Plug the mobile (do not turn it off) with the usb cable and on CMD write:
adb devices
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Doing this you will check if the device has been recognized (probably it would be "offline" on the first attempt, don't worry). Once the command is given it should appear on your mobile a message, press "always allow".
Then insert the instruction again.
5-Then write on CMD:
adb reboot edl
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The mobile should now restart in a black screen, keep it plugged in.
6-Drag the MiFlashSetup.msi to the Mi Phone (2) file
https://mega.nz/#!vYQ1BYSJ!PG7Q-vxPKftcS2UX7YnDnrIyD-yGCuguvq8j6HHdLoI
check "Flash All" and then go to "browser".
Now select the unpacked folder from the .tgz file. Once everything is done, click on "refresh" and you should see the number (COM) in which the device is connected.
Click on "Flash". Flashing should take a few minutes.
Once Flashing is done, unplagged the device and reboot it.
The first boot should take more than normal.
Now with this ROM you can unlock your device following this Guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/xiaomi-redmi-4-prime-pro-unlock-t3519811l
If this was helpful, hit the THANKS button.

Should i also use this method and download "Redmi 4 Prime Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File" after i successfully unlock the bootloader to revert back to Global Rom?

Flynhx said:
Should i also use this method and download "Redmi 4 Prime Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File" after i successfully unlock the bootloader to revert back to Global Rom?
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yes, it's the same

I tried to use MiUnlocker using China Developer Rom, but sadly still stuck at 50%, i don't have any idea what's the problem.

Flynhx said:
I tried to use MiUnlocker using China Developer Rom, but sadly still stuck at 50%, i don't have any idea what's the problem.
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Currently i'm on Global China Rom 8.1.3.0, i can't revert back to Global Rom since it requires Unlock Bootloader to use MiFlash. Maybe i'll try to wait 1 week, it seems the problem is on my mi account.
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Flynhx said:
Currently i'm on Global China Rom 8.1.3.0, i can't revert back to Global Rom since it requires Unlock Bootloader to use MiFlash. Maybe i'll try to wait 1 week, it seems the problem is on my mi account.
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I dont think you need to unlock if you want to flash official miui with miflash. You can use EDL mode.

dyingbread said:
I dont think you need to unlock if you want to flash official miui with miflash. You can use EDL mode.
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I tried to put the following command "adb reboot edl" but it doesn't show a black screen. After a restart it just boots up straight to home screen. I also tried "fastboot oem edl" on fastboot, after i put the command, it only shows Failed Oem Lock. Note that my OEM unlock is tick on under Developer Options. The only way i could think of is to Unlock the Bootloader.
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Flynhx said:
I tried to put the following command "adb reboot edl" but it doesn't show a black screen. After a restart it just boots up straight to home screen. I also tried "fastboot oem edl" on fastboot, after i put the command, it only shows Failed Oem Lock. Note that my OEM unlock is tick on under Developer Options. The only way i could think of is to Unlock the Bootloader.
Sent from my Redmi 4 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Have you opened the CMD in the adb folder?
If you did install the adb drivers there should be a folder in this path C:\adb

Flynhx said:
I tried to put the following command "adb reboot edl" but it doesn't show a black screen. After a restart it just boots up straight to home screen. I also tried "fastboot oem edl" on fastboot, after i put the command, it only shows Failed Oem Lock. Note that my OEM unlock is tick on under Developer Options. The only way i could think of is to Unlock the Bootloader.
Sent from my Redmi 4 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I'll leave the link of the Mi Flash Setup.msi here, because i found it in ad fly and it is not permitted to link that in a Thread
http://ad f.ly/1iL1s1 (delete the blank space).

thread updated

kinycx said:
Have you opened the CMD in the adb folder?
If you did install the adb drivers there should be a folder in this path C:\adb
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Yes, i already did it before when i flashed China Developer Rom going from Global Rom, no any issues at all.
But once i try to get back from China Developer to Global, i now face these issues. it seems China Developer requires Unlocked Bootloader to be able to flash back into Global, but as i've said my Bootloader is still locked(MiUnlocker still stuck at 50% verifying).

Flynhx said:
Yes, i already did it before when i flashed China Developer Rom going from Global Rom, no any issues at all.
But once i try to get back from China Developer to Global, i now face these issues. it seems China Developer requires Unlocked Bootloader to be able to flash back into Global, but as i've said my Bootloader is still locked(MiUnlocker still stuck at 50% verifying).
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So nothing went wrong and you actually have the china developer ROM.
Have you tried using MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0118.1? it's the older version in chinese (I unlocked the bootloader with that)

kinycx said:
So nothing went wrong and you actually have the china developer ROM.
Have you tried using MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0118.1? it's the older version in chinese (I unlocked the bootloader with that)
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Yes, both "MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0118.1" and "MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0317.1_en" latest. Both stuck at 50% verifying..

Flynhx said:
Yes, both "MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0118.1" and "MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0317.1_en" latest. Both stuck at 50% verifying..
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But, did you say that adb reboot edl didn't work for you and no black screen appeard on your device.
If that's so, can you follow again my tutorial of this thread, it has been updated with some part that missed, let me know

kinycx said:
But, did you say that adb reboot edl didn't work for you and no black screen appeard on your device.
If that's so, can you follow again my tutorial of this thread, it has been updated with some part that missed, let me know
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It works normally before when i'm running Global Rom, i only had this issues now that i'm running China Developer or China Global. My OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging is "tick on" under Developer Options. I pressed Shift+Right Click on blank field under Minimal ADB Fastboot. Tried it like 10 times already but it just goes straight to home screen, no black screen(but before it shows black screen when i'm running Global Rom).

Flynhx said:
It works normally before when i'm running Global Rom, i only had this issues now that i'm running China Developer or China Global. My OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging is "tick on" under Developer Options. I pressed Shift+Right Click on blank field under Minimal ADB Fastboot. Tried it like 10 times already but it just goes straight to home screen, no black screen(but before it shows black screen when i'm running Global Rom).
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I think I've got your problem, you used minimal adb fastboot, the one that I have posted at the beginning of the thread is a different one, download it and follow the video tutorial just under the first point :fingers-crossed:

kinycx said:
I think I've got your problem, you used minimal adb fastboot, the one that I have posted at the beginning of the thread is a different one, download it and follow the video tutorial just under the first point :fingers-crossed:
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Errr.. still the same, straight to home screen. I used "C:\adb" this time, not Minimal ADB.

Flynhx said:
Errr.. still the same, straight to home screen. I used "C:\adb" this time, not Minimal ADB.
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that's quite strange... i cannot explain why you was able to flash the china dev rom and not to reverse the process

kinycx said:
that's quite strange... i cannot explain why you was able to flash the china dev rom and not to reverse the process
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I've found some post on MIUI Forum that once you flashed China Rom then your OEM will lock to prevent changing into Global unless your Bootloader is Unlock, i guess that's why i can't flash back to Global.

Flynhx said:
I've found some post on MIUI Forum that once you flashed China Rom then your OEM will lock to prevent changing into Global unless your Bootloader is Unlock, i guess that's why i can't flash back to Global.
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hmm... the point is that you managed to install the chinese dev rom, that means that you did well everything of the steps that i know, after doing that, i've just followed this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/xiaomi-redmi-4-prime-pro-unlock-t3519811l
it seems you did something wrong in some of those steps

[UnBrick] Flashing Latest Stable ROM using Fastboot Mode

Bricked Device but has unlocked bootloader and having access to Fastboot Mode​
Before doing the process, make sure you have to remove your SdCard and having sufficient battery power to ensure that the process won't be interrupted and to prevent higher chances to hard bricked your device (Dead)
Requirements:
Accessible Fastboot
Unlocked Pocophone F1 Device
Laptop/PC
Type-C Data Cable (Not Charging Cable because it has no data output and input)
Microsoft Visual C++ Redist 2015, 2017 and 2019 (Please report what kind of error you get when flashing and provide a screenshot)
Fastboot ROM updated to 11.0.6.0 (get it here: https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.6.0...M_20200227.0000.00_10.0_global_983cdd2f82.tgz)
Qualcomm Drivers (Search in Google)
Latest Mi Flasher (https://www.xiaomiflash.com/)
7-Zip to extract .tgz file type (This is more efficient and has fewer errors) https://www.7-zip.org/
Patience and Hope
NOTE: FASTBOOT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, IF NOT, THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT FOR YOU​
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While Turned off, Hold POWER + VOL DOWN for a few seconds
1. Install the drivers needed (Qualcomm, Microsoft Redist 2015, 2017 & 2019)
2. Reboot your Laptop/PC to make sure all drivers are working
3. Using 7-Zip, extract the Fastboot ROM (beryllium_global_images...da212305c9.tgz) to any designated directory/folder
4. Open Mi Flasher
5. Click "Browse" and navigate to your extracted folder of Fastboot ROM
6. Select the folder that contains the extracted Fastboot ROM
7. On the bottom right, select "Clean All"
8. Now, reboot your phone to Fastboot Mode
Vol Down + Power Button
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9. Connect your phone to your Laptop/PC
Mi Flasher should recognize your phone. If not, check your Laptop's/PC's USB Port, it might be broken. Try another port, from USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 If the problem still exists, try reinstalling your drivers. Some users faced problems on AMD system, try it on INTEL based system for more stability.
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10. After all that, click Flash
The process should take about 5-10 minutes depends on what kind of Laptop/PC you have
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11. If you see on the results tab "Success", then the flashing is completed
12. Now, try rebooting your device
The booting might take about 5-15 minutes, just be patient
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Bricked Device but has locked bootloader, you applied for unlocking, and have access to Fastboot Mode
There might be a chance. If you applied for unlocking the bootloader, you can still unlock the bootloader by downloading the Mi Unlock Tool on their website https://en.miui.com/unlock/ and boot to fastboot mode and follow the steps provided on their website.
Bricked Device but has locked bootloader, you didn't apply for unlocking, and having access to Fastboot Mode
Your Device is HARD BRICKED. You cannot Flash your phone with a locked bootloader, if you cannot reboot or your device has bootloop after an OTA update, sideload, etc. you should bring your device via the nearest Xiaomi Service Center for further analysis.
You could do the flashing by using EDL Cable (Deep Flash Cable). Or by Testpoints to access EDL with locked bootloader. Find a guide anywhere in XDA or in YouTube.

Is the EDL mode is the same as fastboot mode? Afaik they're different

DAusRon said:
Is the EDL mode is the same as fastboot mode? Afaik they're different
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EDL or download mode term is used for samsung devices (uses ODIN). They are alike as fastboot mode (uses flasher e.g MI Flash tool, MTK flasher, qualcomm flasher, etc.)

Edl flashing means using a edl flash cable or hardware test points. It allows to unbrick a corrupted bootloader .

anvesh583 said:
Edl flashing via this method doesn't require permissions or what since I heard edl flashing is locked and requires authentication .
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Going to edit my post since that someone confuses about EDL and Fastboot.
And yes, only Xiaomi has access to EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode) to force flash system images or firmware because they are the OEM of the device. Only Fastboot that can user be accessed but it requires an unlocked bootloader.
Theoretically as an user, you can access EDL Mode but it requires such tools and knowledge.

Why when I plugin my phone to miflash it only shows the option to unlock and erase data, rather than the flash function?

pipyakas said:
Why when I plugin my phone to miflash it only shows the option to unlock and erase data, rather than the flash function?
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Please provide a screenshot so that I can know if what update of Mi Flasher you have

anvesh583 said:
Edl flashing means using a edl flash cable or hardware test points. It allows to unbrick a corrupted bootloader .
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Darklouis said:
Please provide a screenshot so that I can know if what update of Mi Flasher you have
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Oh no.. You downloaded Mi Unlocker, not Mi Flasher.
Please search in a MIUI Forum or Google "Mi Flash Tool"

Darklouis said:
Oh no.. You downloaded Mi Unlocker, not Mi Flasher.
Please search in a MIUI Forum or Google "Mi Flash Tool"
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Ya I figured. The problem though, is that your post is linking to miflash unlock tool while you say you need to download the Flasher
I ended up just googled it and got my flash back to miui successful

pipyakas said:
Ya I figured. The problem though, is that your post is linking to miflash unlock tool while you say you need to download the Flasher
I ended up just googled it and got my flash back to miui successful
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Sorry, will fix it though.

Wanna thank you for this post first. However I was unable to run the latest MiFlash due the error as seen on screenshot. (Windows 10)
No matter what I was trying to do, MiFlash was still asking to install drivers (including Nvidia drivers, wtf?)
USB drivers were installed correctly as I could see connected device with installed drivers and fastboot devices have also worked fine. I have done several reboots, windows test mode, but without success...
If anybody else is having same issue, I was able to use probably very old version of MiFlash to successfully flash fastboot MIUI image.
Poco F1 again operational

Nexus5-32GB said:
Wanna thank you for this post first. However I was unable to run the latest MiFlash due the error as seen on screenshot. (Windows 10)
No matter what I was trying to do, MiFlash was still asking to install drivers (including Nvidia drivers, wtf?)
USB drivers were installed correctly as I could see connected device with installed drivers and fastboot devices have also worked fine. I have done several reboots, windows test mode, but without success...
If anybody else is having same issue, I was able to use probably very old version of MiFlash to successfully flash fastboot MIUI image.
Poco F1 again operational
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New and updated Mi Flash Tools needs new drivers (including Visual C++ 2015 or the 2017/2018 one, Microsoft Framework, etc. e.g. just like installing a game, it needs drivers to work)

edl required dfc cable/testpoint and auth mi account, no need ubl,,
and fastboot only need ubl..

Darklouis said:
New and updated Mi Flash Tools needs new drivers (including Visual C++ 2015 or the 2017/2018 one, Microsoft Framework, etc. e.g. just like installing a game, it needs drivers to work)
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That is correct and I have all of them installed, but still unable to run latest MiFlash properly.

Nexus5-32GB said:
That is correct and I have all of them installed, but still unable to run latest MiFlash properly.
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Please send me a screencap on the details panel

Darklouis said:
Please send me a screencap on the details panel
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here you are

Nexus5-32GB said:
here you are
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Got the exact same problem with new Miflash. Tried the old version but it gives me an error. See screencap. The file it says missing is actually there.

The attachment went wrong. Maybe now
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Maybe you can see my attachment, ican't i dont get why.
Anyways Miflash sends an error message saying ' can not found file flash_all.bat '
When i open the tar file the flash_all.bat file is there.

pederzen said:
The attachment went wrong. Maybe now
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Maybe you can see my attachment, ican't i dont get why.
Anyways Miflash sends an error message saying ' can not found file flash_all.bat '
When i open the tar file the flash_all.bat file is there.
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Bootloader is open but USB debugging was off when the bootloop accured. ADB does not recognise device, older MiFlash does but gives error written above. Any idea how to proceed? Your help is much appreciated

pederzen said:
Bootloader is open but USB debugging was off when the bootloop accured. ADB does not recognise device, older MiFlash does but gives error written above. Any idea how to proceed? Your help is much appreciated
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Make sure you have the drivers installed.
Check it on "Device Manager" while the device is connected with fastboot mode on.

How to recover from bootloader relock brick

Hello,
I have MIX 3 Chinese version, unlocked bootloader, flashed latest global. Fine
For security purposes, tried to lock bootloader with fastboot - I knew it may be risky- now the device is in Mi recovery 3, refused to reboot even after erase data.
How to bring it back to life.
Thanks

Use the XiaoMiTool V2.
Google it

Can you enter fastboot mode?, If yes use mi flash and flash original chinese rom.

GVN.Gallus said:
Can you enter fastboot mode?, If yes use mi flash and flash original chinese rom.
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Yes I can enter fastboot. Even I check bootloader status now locked.
Could you refer a link where all the process is explained? I am not conversant with mi flash.

visit https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/ and good luck

Nakbleu said:
Yes I can enter fastboot. Even I check bootloader status now locked.
Could you refer a link where all the process is explained? I am not conversant with mi flash.
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Follow instruction here, make sure to download lastest Miflash and correct rom, for fastboot rom use mifirm.net

grandman1701 said:
visit https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/ and good luck
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XiaoMiTool V2 won't be able to unbrick your device in the cases "This MIUI Version can't be installed on this device" error

Nakbleu said:
Yes I can enter fastboot. Even I check bootloader status now locked.
Could you refer a link where all the process is explained? I am not conversant with mi flash.
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Fastboot is fairly simple. Download the latest Chinese from from miui.com, unzip it, connect your device in fastboot mode, and run the flash_all.bat file. It will take a while and the command prompt window will close when it is finished and your device will reboot.

jcsww said:
Fastboot is fairly simple. Download the latest Chinese from from miui.com, unzip it, connect your device in fastboot mode, and run the flash_all.bat file. It will take a while and the command prompt window will close when it is finished and your device will reboot.
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I am downloading the ROM.
Please can provide step by step instructions?
My understanding is to:
1. copy the rom in minimal fastboot directory
2. unzip all files in that same directory (or should I create new one?)
3. Execute the command below:
fastboot flash_all.bat
By the way, can I use fastboot with locked bootloader?
Thanks again

Nakbleu said:
I am downloading the ROM.
Please can provide step by step instructions?
My understanding is to:
1. copy the rom in minimal fastboot directory
2. unzip all files in that same directory (or should I create new one?)
3. Execute the command below:
fastboot flash_all.bat
By the way, can I use fastboot with locked bootloader?
Thanks again
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If you have ADB installed system wide, then it doesn't matter where you unzip the full image to. The best way to have ADB installed system wide is through this method.
You don't need to type anything. Just open the folder the ROM was decompressed in, right click the flash_all.bat, and run it as administrator with your device connected in fastboot mode. It will literally do everything else.

jcsww said:
If you have ADB installed system wide, then it doesn't matter where you unzip the full image to. The best way to have ADB installed system wide is through this method.
You don't need to type anything. Just open the folder the ROM was decompressed in, right click the flash_all.bat, and run it as administrator with your device connected in fastboot mode. It will literally do everything else.
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I unzip the rom using 7zip, but couldn't find flash_all.bat file!

Nakbleu said:
I unzip the rom using 7zip, but couldn't find flash_all.bat file!
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Did you install ADB 1.4.3 from the thread linked to? Do you have your device connected to a USB 3 port or USB 2 port? Are you using the cable that came with your device to flash it? Were you booted into the bootloader when trying to flash?
Edit: Read that post wrong. You need to download the fastboot version. You can't flash the TWRP image using fastboot.

jcsww said:
Did you install ADB 1.4.3 from the thread linked to? Do you have your device connected to a USB 3 port or USB 2 port? Are you using the cable that came with your device to flash it? Were you booted into the bootloader when trying to flash?
Edit: Read that post wrong. You need to download the fastboot version. You can't flash the TWRP image using fastboot.
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Yes I did all that.
I am getting error: Erase is not allowed in lock state.
Any workaround please?

re-unlock the device. it's locked right now.

erbsenmatsch said:
re-unlock the device. it's locked right now.
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Won't be possible with the Mi unlock software as the phones been wiped - no account, no OEM allowed ticked etc.

in that case, your only hope is: sending it back to china
where did you buy it?

erbsenmatsch said:
in that case, your only hope is: sending it back to china
where did you buy it?
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In UK. Gray import. I really don't understand why a manufacturer should let this be possible. Why not just make it unlockable with global rom? This will avoid such unwanted situation for everybody. Pissed off by Xiaomi

[HOWTO]Unlock bootloader/root for most G7's except T-Mo via EDL Mode (EASIER METHOD)

Hi everyone!!
IMPORTANT:NEVER SELECT ERASE OR FORMAT PARTITIONS IN LGUP. IT WILL MESS WITH YOUR IMEI
Im making a new guide to unlock your bootloader/root your device. Its easier to do a little bit risker but if you do it slowly you wont mess up your phone and in the event you do you can always recover it. Remember to FOLLOW ALL THE STEPS or you may end up messing up your phone, The best thing is, you dont need to downgrade to even unlock the bootloader!!
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BRICKS! YOU ARE FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE AND ITS YOUR CHOICE TO DO IT OR NOT TO DO IT AND YOURE THE ONE DOING IT. I JUST WANT TO HELP OTHERS OUT.
If you cant for some reason access fastboot even flashing the v35 file, use this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/verizon-lg-g710vm20f-t4057031 it says verizon but i think most of the models of the g7 cant acess fastboot so you can try this.
Requirments:
-A PC
-USB Cable to connect your phone of course
- V35 ABL
--The LG FIrehose file
- QPST/QFIL
-9008 drivers FOLLOW THIS GUIDE!! To install drivers properly IF WINDOWS DOESNT INSTALL THEM AUTOMATICALLY!!
-ADB PLATFORM or someway to access fastboot via cmd
-PATIENCE!!
Steps.
Download the V35 abl,LG Fire house file, download and install qppst and install the 9008 drivers (WUNDOWS 10 should automatically do it for you) If not, download it and install them.
Boot into edl mode via connecting your phone to the pc then turning it off. Hold Vo- and power and keep pushing the vol+ button multiple times when it turns off.
Go into device manager and check if its detected. to check open up device manager and check Ports and it should say Some port 9009 Qualcomm or something like that (IF theres a question mark, exclamation mark or it says qhusb bulk even after you install the drivers, make sure you disable driver signature enforcment on windows and install the drivers again. Theres multiple ways to do it just google on how to disable driver signature enforcment windows 10. Same with windows 7/8,)
Run as administrator qfil and select flat build,.
--Programmer Type: Load the firehose file
-- On the top go to configuration and where it says Device type, make sure you change it to ufs.
-- Click ok to save and exit
At this point qfil should be detecting your port . If not there should be a select port button next to it on top.
Go to Tools then Partition Manager
A window should pop up with all the partitions. If you get a shara failed error, make sure your drivers are installed correctly and try rebooting into edl again once more. To do that just hold vol - and power until the lg logo comes up and then keep holding vol - and power again and once it turns off again just do the edl combination again.
Search for abl_a and right click on it. First do Read Data, it should take only a couple of seconds Then Load Image and load the v35 image. It should say GPT Finished or something like that at the log with no errors.
Reboot holding volume - and power for like 20-30 seconds until the lg logo comes up Then hold the down button to boot into fastboot or it will automatically boot into fastboot depending on what version of android you are on.
Open the folder where your adb tools are, then hold shift +Right Click in the folder and open powershell. Type and enter CMD
Enter: Fastboot oem unlock it should output with OKAY, If it gives you unknown command, try a USB 2.0 port and then turn off your phone and while its booting up enter the command before you boot into fastboot. Once thats done dont close the window yet!!
Once thats done you can now restore your other abl so you can boot back into android. To do that run %appdata% in the search bar or in the run window by holding the windows button and pressing the R button. Then you should be in C:\Users\{YOUR USERNAME}\AppData\Roaming
Open up the Qualcomm folder --> QFIL --> COMPORT#
There should be a ReadData Blah blah.bin in there. Drag and drop that in the folder where your adb tools are
then go back to the window i told you not to close (The powershell/cmd window) then do fastboot flash abl_a (The file name with ReadData) without the ( ).
Now you can turn off the phone vial holding volume - and power and then reboot into android!! You should get a bootloader unlocked or a cannot be checked for courrption message! Congrats your bootloader is unlocked!!
To root: Just back up your boot image via and then find it in %Appdata% put it in your phone then use magisk manager to patch the boot file and then take that boot file and then flash it to boot_a via edl.
I tried my best to write this guide and sorry for my grammatical mistakes. Ill be helping people unlock/root their bootloaders for free during this covid time as well. If you want to donate you can always tell me but its not necessary.
Ill try making a video as soon as i can.

Nice guide,
Will I able to use this guide to root my G7 verizon version ? (G710VM)
Thanks ?

nyolai said:
Nice guide,
Will I able to use this guide to root my G7 verizon version ? (G710VM)
Thanks
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Should be in theory

nyolai said:
Nice guide,
Will I able to use this guide to root my G7 verizon version ? (G710VM)
Thanks
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Yes and no. Yes it will unlock the bootloader but the problem with verizon there is no fastboot unless you erase the laf imgs.
Which is why in my guide I use the crossflashed ULM11g it has fastboot and the oem unlock enable button which makes it easier to issue the "fastboot oem unlock" command.
Give it a try and if your not good at doing this with qfil will brick your device. If you run into issues try my guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/verizon-lg-g710vm20f-t4057031

netookska05 said:
Yes and no. Yes it will unlock the bootloader but the problem with verizon there is no fastboot unless you erase the laf imgs.
Which is why in my guide I use the crossflashed ULM11g it has fastboot and the oem unlock enable button which makes it easier to issue the "fastboot oem unlock" command.
Give it a try and if your not good at doing this with qfil will brick your device. If you run into issues try my guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/verizon-lg-g710vm20f-t4057031
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Ill add your link to my thread.

Awesomeslayerg said:
Requirments:
-A PC
-USB Cable to connect your phone of course
- V35 ABL
-The LG FIrehose file
- QPST/QFIL
-9008 drivers
-ADB PLATFORM or someway to access fastboot via cmd
-PATIENCE!!
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All the links to files redirect to "Unbrick G7" file.

I m stuck in this step
A window should pop up with all the partitions. If you get a shara failed error, make sure your drivers are installed correctly and try rebooting into edl again once more. To do that just hold vol - and power until the lg logo comes up and then keep holding vol - and power again and once it turns off again just do the edl combination again.
always got Shara failed error.
Has windows 10 and tried all possibilities.
The driver not detected automatically so installed manually. Please Help

TigerV said:
I m stuck in this step
A window should pop up with all the partitions. If you get a shara failed error, make sure your drivers are installed correctly and try rebooting into edl again once more. To do that just hold vol - and power until the lg logo comes up and then keep holding vol - and power again and once it turns off again just do the edl combination again.
always got Shara failed error.
Has windows 10 and tried all possibilities.
The driver not detected automatically so installed manually. Please Help
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Do you have ELF File for the programmer> The one included in the zip file? Sorry i didnt include the ABL Ill update the zip soon Do you get an exclmation mark or something on the ports in devnice manager?

Awesomeslayerg said:
Do you have ELF File for the programmer> The one included in the zip file? Sorry i didnt include the ABL Ill update the zip soon Do you get an exclmation mark or something on the ports in devnice manager?
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Thanks for your update.
Yes I m using the same ELF file from zip.
The driver not installed automatically so I have installed it manually via device manager and thn no exclamation mark. But somehow its not work. Tried many time but the same issue

Can you please update the link of 9008 driver and guide? Its not working (may be bad link)

TigerV said:
Can you please update the link of 9008 driver and guide? Its not working (may be bad link)
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Fixed it. Make sure whenever you close qfil or everythime you get that error just reboot into edl mode again.

****.. Unlocked bootloader. Lost Widewine L1. Relocked bootloader again. but Widewine L3 is available. Anyway to get it back to L1. I remember My pixel and Op6 could get back Widewine L1 after relocking bootloader again.

Awesomeslayerg said:
Fixed it. Make sure whenever you close qfil or everythime you get that error just reboot into edl mode again.
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Thanks somehow I manged for get edl and flashed the image.
Now getting another issue. when I do "Fastboot oem unlock" its say
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.002s
tried will all method with different PC, Different USB and all as mentioned in the main post, but no luck.

TigerV said:
Thanks somehow I manged for get edl and flashed the image.
Now getting another issue. when I do "Fastboot oem unlock" its say
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.002s
tried will all method with different PC, Different USB and all as mentioned in the main post, but no luck.
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From ecperince just keep doing that. Nut before entering fastboot put the command in and press enter then reboot directly into fastboot. Kerp doing it unt you see the orsnge unlocked bootloader on your g7 screen

Hey op or whomever can help point me in the right direction: when looking at used/refurbished g7's which models should I ask sellers about or steer away from like the LMG710R (I know the LMG710TM is a no go, what about the Sprint unlocked for GSM and what's there code if I want to avoid them?)?
Thanks.

the v35abl file is not avaliable

wente said:
the v35abl file is not avaliable
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here is the same link from main post (that link has some hyperlink issue)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962574206

Would this work on LG710N (korean) ??

Once the bootloader is unlocked with this method DRM is lost forever. Even relocking the bootloader will not bring Widewine certification to L1. I am back to stock with locked bootloader. Widewine is at L3.

Awesomeslayerg said:
From ecperince just keep doing that. Nut before entering fastboot put the command in and press enter then reboot directly into fastboot. Kerp doing it unt you see the orsnge unlocked bootloader on your g7 screen
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have tried many many time and all possible way but no luck
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coolrevi said:
Once the bootloader is unlocked with this method DRM is lost forever. Even relocking the bootloader will not bring Widewine certification to L1. I am back to stock with locked bootloader. Widewine is at L3.
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re-lock and stock flash also not in bring back to L1? I can not even unlock my boot-loader. stuck at "fastboot oem unlock" and its not working, tried all possible way

Question How do I flash stock ROM with locked bootloader?

Hi guys,
so after I got my xiaomi with a global ROM and wanted to update and that is when I accidentally relocked the bootloader. The version of ROM was invalid apparently and wouldn't let me boot and now I'm stuck in fastboot mode.
My problem is as follows:
-can't enter recovery, stuck at fastboot no matter how many times I try and reboot
-adb not working since I didn't enable it
-bootloader locked (miflash says so and it can't unlock it since I didn't check 'oem unlock enable' and I cannot boot ROM so I can't enable it)
-fastboot flashing says 'not allowed in lock state'
-edl mode not available
I've seen tutorials where people opened their phones to force the phone into edl mode via the testing points but is that the only way`?
Any suggestions on how I could unbrick it?
Much appreciated

yes, it is the only way.

koniv90 said:
Hi guys,
Any suggestions on how I could unbrick it?
Much appreciated
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you can use this tool to flash the phone on fastboot mode
Xiaomi King Tool - Home.
xiaomikingtool.com
its cost you only 5 credit

Can you flash files by fastboot? if so, flash the global rom images one by one, then reboot

I know this is a late reply, but I was in a similar situation with my phone and here is how I dealt with it: You need to access EDL mode, it doesn't require disassembling the device like the other user here suggested. Here is a thread you can find several variations of fixes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-12-pro-completely-bricked-dead.4422997/
If anyone needs help with a locked bootloader bootlooped phone and doesn't know what to do I can help for a fee.

eclipsek20 said:
I know this is a late reply, but I was in a similar situation with my phone and here is how I dealt with it: You need to access EDL mode, it doesn't require disassembling the device like the other user here suggested. Here is a thread you can find several variations of fixes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-12-pro-completely-bricked-dead.4422997/
If anyone needs help with a locked bootloader bootlooped phone and doesn't know what to do I can help for a fee.
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I need help please my phone redmi k50 gaming is no recovery and . bootloader is locked

eclipsek20 said:
I know this is a late reply, but I was in a similar situation with my phone and here is how I dealt with it: You need to access EDL mode, it doesn't require disassembling the device like the other user here suggested. Here is a thread you can find several variations of fixes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-12-pro-completely-bricked-dead.4422997/
If anyone needs help with a locked bootloader bootlooped phone and doesn't know what to do I can help for a fee.
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Please I have pocophone f1 which says system has been destroyed I have downloaded the firmware xiaomi_poco_f1_V12.0.2.0.QEJRUXM_20200907.0000.00_Gobal_10_XFT (by xiaomistockrom.com) and Qualcom Driver V1.0 and MiFlash tool 20210226 and ADB drive R13 and MiFlash unlock tool en-3.5.1128.45 and platform tool r33.0.3-windows after installing all this drives the phone doesn't want to flash when I use MIFLASH TOOL to flash it say ERROR FLASH IS NOT ALLOWED IN LOCK STATE MODE. when I use windows powershell it says the same thing it looks like the bootloader is lock and I don't know the xiaomi e-mail, number and password on the phone pls help me

This what I'm facing

Dims_Camper said:
yes, it is the only way.
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So even with a locked bootloader and disabled developer options, I can still flash stock rom in edl mode, regardless?

kskksks said:
So even with a locked bootloader and disabled developer options, I can still flash stock rom in edl mode, regardless?
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Nope, only very old devices.

NOSS8 said:
Nope, only very old devices.
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So that's why I get the error "operation not allowed for write" in QFIL... What do i do then? Is there a way to unlock bootloader in edl mode? I can't access recovery mode because of the bootloop... Only EDL mode

kskksks said:
So that's why I get the error "operation not allowed for write" in QFIL... What do i do then? Is there a way to unlock bootloader in edl mode? I can't access recovery mode because of the bootloop... Only EDL mode
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Have you tried to flash stock rom?
I mean, if you have Chinese rom before, just flash with latest Chinese rom.

Ghanaba said:
Please I have pocophone f1 which says system has been destroyed I have downloaded the firmware xiaomi_poco_f1_V12.0.2.0.QEJRUXM_20200907.0000.00_Gobal_10_XFT (by xiaomistockrom.com) and Qualcom Driver V1.0 and MiFlash tool 20210226 and ADB drive R13 and MiFlash unlock tool en-3.5.1128.45 and platform tool r33.0.3-windows after installing all this drives the phone doesn't want to flash when I use MIFLASH TOOL to flash it say ERROR FLASH IS NOT ALLOWED IN LOCK STATE MODE. when I use windows powershell it says the same thing it looks like the bootloader is lock and I don't know the xiaomi e-mail, number and password on the phone pls help me
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Try to flash the .img files of the fastboot rom, unzip the rom and find all the .img files and flash them with CMD from fastboot, one by one

jholfran3 said:
Try to flash the .img files of the fastboot rom, unzip the rom and find all the .img files and flash them with CMD from fastboot, one by one
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Hello, My Poco X3 System destroyed itself while I was using it, it showed a glitch screen and turned off. Now I went to flash my mobile through Miflash but it showed the bootloader is locked and now I can't unlock it as the system itself is destroyed and can't do anything. So i wanted to know if i can flash my mobile with cmd as you said above flashing img files one by one or let me know if there is any method to flash my mobile or unlock the bootloader? Please me help bro

flashing is possible with modified firehose programmer (no auth factory loader) or with authorized xiaomi account. both solutions are paid service and cannot advertised here.
please -as always- read the thread you posted in. I can see useful information shared already. wait for other replies.

letsgofly said:
Hello, My Poco X3 System destroyed itself while I was using it, it showed a glitch screen and turned off. Now I went to flash my mobile through Miflash but it showed the bootloader is locked and now I can't unlock it as the system itself is destroyed and can't do anything. So i wanted to know if i can flash my mobile with cmd as you said above flashing img files one by one or let me know if there is any method to flash my mobile or unlock the bootloader? Please me help bro
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Hi, try to flash the .img files from the fastboot stock rom whit cdm in fastboot, one by one, some files will give error but skip that, then reboot the phone as normal, it should work.
example:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cust cust.img
etc.

jholfran3 said:
Hi, try to flash the .img files from the fastboot stock rom, one by one, some files will give error but skip that, then reboot the phone as normal, it should work.
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If it were that simple, it would have been known for a long time.
You have already posted about this (post#14).

NOSS8 said:
If it were that simple, it would have been known for a long time.
You have already posted about this (post#14).
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I had a Mi 9T and by mistake I installed a recovery that didn't correspond to it, the phone got bricked, and the only way to save it was like this, I searched and read everywhere but I couldn't find a solution, flashing the .img files was my idea, I didn't know if it would work but it did.
:V

jholfran3 said:
I had a Mi 9T and by mistake I installed a recovery that didn't correspond to it, the phone got bricked, and the only way to save it was like this, I searched and read everywhere but I couldn't find a solution, flashing the .img files was my idea, I didn't know if it would work but it did.
:V
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To install a recovery, the bootloader must be unlocked.