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Dear Redmi 4 Prime ¦ Pro user,
I'm not responsible if anything happens to your device. If you execute this procedure properly then you shouldn't face any problems. I tried this procedure at several Redmi 4 Prime ¦ Pro devices (some with original roms and some with fake roms) and every time it worked flawlessly. I used a PC with Windows 10.
Before you proceed please back up all your important data and make sure that your phone battery is charged >80%!!!
A. Prerequisites:
1. Disable driver signature enforcement in Windows
How to do this pls read here: http://en.miui.com/thread-237673-1-1.html
2. Install ADB and Fastboot tools with drivers on Windows
How to do this pls read here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3. Enable "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" in your device
a. Enable Developer Options in: Settings/About Phone/MIUI version. Click on MIUI version seven times
b. Now go to: Additional Settings/Developer Options and check "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging"
c. Now go to: Additional Settings/Privacy and check "Unknown sources" (just in case you need to install any apps *.apk*)
4. Download recovery (twrp) flashable original Xiaomi roms
Download recovery (twrp) flashable rom China developer and China stable and International stable and put them into your devices internal memory.
http://en.miui.com/download-320.html#463
Why do you want to do this? You can find the answer in Points C. 1. b. or C. 2. b.!
5. Check if your bootloader is locked
a. After successful installation of "ADB and Fastboot" enter the fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power" and connect your device to your PC via USB cable (best would be the original cable).
b. Go to the folder where you have put the "ADB and Fastboot" and open a command window inside that folder. To do that hold together "Shift + Right Click" on any empty white space inside the folder and then select "Open Command Window Here" or "Open PowerShell Window Here"
c. Enter the terminal command in command line: >>fastboot devices<<
If you don't see your device it means that the drivers weren't installed properly or the device wasn't connected properly. If this happens please reinstall your drivers from Point A. 1. or try these drivers here:
http://xiaomiadvices.com/download-xiaomi-usb-drivers/
d. If you see your device then enter the terminal command in command line: >>fastboot oem device-info<<
If your bootloader is locked, you'll get the following status (or something similar):
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(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.058s]
finished. total time: 0.063s
………………………………………………………………………
If your bootloader is unlocked, you'll get following status (or something similar):
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(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.053s]
finished. total time: 0.055s
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6. Request Permission from Xiaomi to Unlock the Bootloader
a. Create a Mi Account: https://account.xiaomi.com/pass/register
b. Sign to Xiaomi and apply for unlocking http://en.miui.com/unlock
You have to give a reason for requesting to unlock the bootloader. I gave following reason on my request:
"I purchased my Xiomi Redmi 4 Prime from the vendor xxx and they have installed a fake (custom) rom. I want to install an original rom from Xiaomi. So please approve my request to unlock the bootloader."
c. Wait for permission. This permission process can last up to 10 days, but you can start the request before you receive your device. If your request is approved then you should receive a message with following content:
"You've been granted the permission to unlock your device (Mi Account xxxx). Donload Mi Unlock Tool At http://en.miui.com/unlock"
After the receipt of the message from Xiaomi for positive approval please:
>>>> Continue with Point B if in your device is installed a fake rom.
>>>> Continue with Point D if in your device is installed an original Xiaomi rom.
How to find out if your rom is original or fake? Please read this: http://en.miui.com/thread-392159-1-1.html
B: Unlock the Bootloader Temporarily (if in your device is installed a fake rom)
Special thanks to @kentaurest for his post at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/unlocking-t3515252
1. You must enable "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" as per point A. 3.
2. Connect the device with PC and allow connection
3. Turn off the device
4. Enter the fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power" and connect your device to your PC via USB cable (best would be the original cable).
5. Enter terminal command in command line: >>fastboot oem device-info<<
6. Enter terminal command in command line: >>fastboot oem unlock-go<<
7. Enter again terminal command in command line: >>fastboot oem device-info<< (to check if the bootloader is unlocked)
8. Restart the device
C. Ditch the Fake Rom and Install the Xiaomi Original Rom
1. International Stable or China Stable
If you don't intend to permanently unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and install a custom rom (lineage etc.) but you still want to ditch the fake rom and install a Xiaomi original rom then:
a. Fastboot Method:
+ Download the original rom "China stable" or "International stable" here: http://en.miui.com/a-234.html and (important: the downloaded rom must have the extension *.tgz*) put it into separate folder (say "RM4 Pro") and unzip it.
+ Download the MiFlash tool here http://en.miui.com/thread-281979-1-1.html and follow instructions how to install it.
+ Enter fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power" and connect your device to your PC via USB cable (best would be the original cable).
+ Start the MiFlash tool, click "Select", find the folder "RM4 Pro" and click on the desired rom. Now click "Refresh" and you should see the rom in the MiFlash tool. Now click "Flash" and wait until the rom is installed.
If for any reason the Fastboot Method does not work try another MiFlash tool. If it still does not work because your PC does not recognize the other MiFlash tool as well then please try also the Recovery Method.
b. Recovery Method
See also Point A. 4. So I assume you have put into your devices internal memory the recovery (twrp) flashable rom China stable or International stable. Now execute the procedure in Point E and when you have an workable twrp installed in your device do not restart the phone but install the twrp flashable rom International or China stable as per procedure described in Point F!
2. China Developer
If you intend to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and install custom rom (lineage etc.) you need the original China developer rom:
a. Fastboot Method:
+ Download the China developer rom here http://en.miui.com/a-234.html and (important: downloaded rom must have the extension *.tgz*) put it into separate folder (say "RM4 Pro") and unzip it.
+ Download the MiFlash tool here http://en.miui.com/thread-281979-1-1.html and follow instructions how to install it.
+ Enter fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power" buttons and connect your device to your PC via USB cable (best would be the original cable).
+ Start the MiFlash tool, click "Select", find the folder RM4 Pro and click on the desired rom. Now click "Refresh" and you should see the rom in the MiFlash tool. Now click "Flash" and wait until the rom is installed.
If for any reason the Fastboot Method does not work try another MiFlash tool. If it still does not work because your PC does not recognize the other MiFlash tool as well then please try also the Recovery Method.
b. Recovery Method
See also Point A. 4. So I assume you have put into your devices internal memory the recovery (twrp) flashable rom china developer. Now execute procedure in Point E and when you have an workable twrp installed in your device do not restart the phone but install the twrp flashable rom China developer as per procedure described in Point F!
D: Unlock the Bootloader Permanently (if in your device is installed original Xiaomi rom - developer or global or China stable)
1. You must enable "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" as per point A. 4.
2. Connect your Xiaomi account with your device: Developer Options/Unlock Status
3. Download Mi Unlock Tool here: http://en.miui.com/unlock
4. Enter the fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power" and connect your device to your PC via USB cable (best would be the original cable)
5. Start the Mi Unlock Tool
6. Enter your eMail and your password of your Mi Account
7. Connect you device to your PC and start the unlock procedure
8. Follow the unlock tool instructions until the unlock procedure is finished
9. Reboot your device
Edit: Some users are reporting that the latest version of the bootloader unlock tool (http://en.miui.com/unlock) is not working for them. I tried myself also the unlock tool "miflash_unlock-en-2.2.624.14" on several devices (Redmi 4 Prime, Redmi Note 4, Mi5, Mi5s ) and every time it unlocked the devices. Here download link: https://mega.nz/#!JhZVhTpC!k-CH3dG0ukHQs4BSAhP1pvwmV4GG2QAsQAfvzprqW1g
E: Install the TWRP Recovery
(until we have an official twrp for markw published at: https://twrp.me/Devices/)
Special thanks to @Anik_khan for his great work. I'm just coping his great work and adapting it a bit to fit this guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/unofficial-twrp-3-0-2-0-recovery-redmi-t3550074
1. Your bootloader must be temporarily (see point B.) or permanently (see point D.) unlocked
2. Enter fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power"
3. Download "twrp-3.0.3-0-markw.img" (from here: https://build.twrp.me/twrp-3.0.3-0-markw.img) and Lazy Flasher (from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862700328) and put them into a dedicated folder
4. Copy Lazy Flasher in your internal phone memory
5. Go to the folder where you have put the twrp-file. Now open a command window inside that folder. To do that hold together "Shift + Right click" on any empty white space inside the folder and then select "Open Command Window Here" or "Open PowerShell Window Here"
6. Enter the terminal command in command line: >>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.3-0-markw.img<<. Attention: Do not restart your device!
7. Boot into recovery (3 possible methods)
+ by entering terminal command in command line: >>fastboot boot recovery.img<<, or
+ by holding together "Volume Up + Power" until you see the MI logo, release "Power" button but keep pressing "Volume Up” until you see the recovery, or
+ by holding together "Volume Up + Volume Down + Power" until you see recovery
8. Now flash the Lazy Flasher
9. You can now reboot (if your bootloader is permanently unlocked) or wipe the fake rom and install China developer rom (See also Points C. 1. b. or C. 2. b.).
F. Install Lineage or Resurrection Remix (or any other custom rom like: xiaomi.eu || mi-globe.com etc.)
Once you have a workable twrp installed on your device you can enter recovery mode and install custom roms like Lineage, Resurrection Remix etc.
1. Download the desired rom (https://download.lineageos.org || http://www.resurrectionremix.com || https://xiaomi.eu || https://mi-globe.com etc.) and put it into device's internal memory
2. (in case you want to have root on your device) Download "addonsu-arm64-signed.zip" (for Lineage: download.lineageos.org/extras) or latest SuperSU (for xiomi.eu please download from chainfire.eu) and put it into device's internal memory
3. Download Google Apps ARM64, Pico, Nano etc. at opengapps.org and put them into device's internal memory. No need for GApps for xiomi.eu or mi-globe.com as they have GApps already integrated.
4. Enter recovery mode:
+ by holding together "Volume Up + Power" until you see the MI logo, release "Power" button but keep pressing "Volume Up" until you see the recovery, or
+ by holding together "Volume Up + Volume Down + Power" until you see recovery
5. Wipe: Dalvik / Art Cache; System; Data; Cache; (be careful, don't wipe internal storage!)
6. Go back to main twrp screen and install the rom, install Google Apps 7.1 ARM64, install "addonsu-arm64-signed.zip" (in case of Lineage) or the latest SuperSU (in case of xiomi.eu). Mi-globe.com roms are already rooted so no need to flash SuperSU.
7. Reboot. That’s it, you are done.
If my guide helped you pls click "thanks" and enjoy your phone. :fingers-crossed:
Wow, its a huge effort of collecting these information for this thread.
For those new to unlocking bootloader, root with this amazing phone, i'll say that this is the best all-in-one thread i've seen so far.
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No matter how many times I try getting permission from http://en.miui.com/unlock, the webpage does not work for me. Tried with Firefox, Chrome and even with Internet Explorer. After I login, a chinese message appears. According to Google Translate, the message says:
"Account system upgrade, temporarily unable to register, will be the identity of visitors to visit..."
doragasu said:
No matter how many times I try getting permission from http://en.miui.com/unlock, the webpage does not work for me. Tried with Firefox, Chrome and even with Internet Explorer. After I login, a chinese message appears. According to Google Translate, the message says:
"Account system upgrade, temporarily unable to register, will be the identity of visitors to visit..."
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Strange, because couple of days ago I got another approval on my second email-address and my second cell number. I just tried the link http://en.miui.com/unlock with both of my email-adresses and everything works fine. Maybe you should try registering with another email-address from another provider like: [email protected] or [email protected] etc. and another cell number.
So is the china developer rom necessary to unlock the bootloader?, i have the official global rom and i get an error flashing the developer one (flash tz error)
Hypnotizing said:
So is the china developer rom necessary to unlock the bootloader?, i have the official global rom and i get an error flashing the developer one (flash tz error)
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Have you tried to unlock the bootloader with your existing original global rom? If you couldn't unlock the bootloader and you couldn't install the developer rom with fastboot or recovery method then I guess you should consider your official global rom as "fake" rom and perform the steps as described in points B and C in this guide to install the developer rom and then go ahead with the rest.
Hypnotizing said:
So is the china developer rom necessary to unlock the bootloader?, i have the official global rom and i get an error flashing the developer one (flash tz error)
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No!
My device are in global 8.1.2.0 and i got unlocked bootloader!
Enviado de meu Redmi 4 usando Tapatalk
Just wanted to add: for those who want to switch the capacitive touch buttons around (if you have root privileges):
On the phone, enable root privileges to apps. This is to be switched back after changing the keys around
• File manager (use the default with lineageos)
• Settings > General > Access > Extended
• /system/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
• Switch 139 with 158 and vice versa
Tried again today, and I was able to get approval to unlock the bootloader. It just took a pair of hours to receive the confirmation SMS. But I am stuck again
I launch MI Unlock tool, log in, the driver is properly installed, I click the unlock button, and when it reachs 50%, it errors saying the device is already unlocked:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But it happened since the first try, it does not look that the phone is unlocked. How can I know for sure?
Anyway I tried continuing with the tutorial at step E, just in case it is unlocked. I enter fastboot, flash twrp (it looks successful) but when I try entering the bootloader, depending on the method I get:
- fastboot boot recovery.img: does not work, since recovery.img image is not provided. If I replace recovery.img by twrp image, I get a black screen (by the way, fastboot on PC errors with message "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))".
- Volume UP + Power method: service menu. If I press "recovery" in the menu, I get a black screen (I have to reboot keeping power button pressed about 10 seconds).
- Volume UP + Volume Down + Power: Black screen again.
I suppose the black screens are normal and the problem is that unlocking is failing, but why???
EDIT: Didn't see the fastboot command to check if bootloader is unlocked. I have done it and I have confirmed that bootloader is NOT unlocked
OK, flashed the official chinese ROM using fastboot method, and now it goes a bit further, but unlock is still failing, now with message "Binding time is too short, less than 72 hours":
What does this mean? Must I wait 72 hours before trying again?
Also the official ROM has no google play... Is there a way to flash gapps without root? I suppose there is not, but asking just in case...
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Nevermind, got it working. I downloaded an older version (v1.1) of the MI unlock tool, and it unlocked the bootloader perfect!
Now it's time to test some roms!!!
doragasu said:
OK, flashed the official chinese ROM using fastboot method, and now it goes a bit further, but unlock is still failing, now with message "Binding time is too short, less than 72 hours":
What does this mean? Must I wait 72 hours before trying again?
Also the official ROM has no google play... Is there a way to flash gapps without root? I suppose there is not, but asking just in case...
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Nevermind, got it working. I downloaded an older version (v1.1) of the MI unlock tool, and it unlocked the bootloader perfect!
Now it's time to test some roms!!!
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had the same problem. found the same solution. here unlocker v1.11 mayb op should add problem / solution to the post
ttheodorou said:
had the same problem. found the same solution. here unlocker v1.11 mayb op should add problem / solution to the post
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Thanks for the tip @ttheodorou! I already added this to point D.
Hi
I buy a Redmi 4 Pro and flash TWRP but everytime adb say all is fine but when i boot in to the TWRP the i become a Black Screen with a white handy and cable. I try a lot of TWRP from xda from here but its always the same. I try to find a solution by google but nothing. I dont want a new rom or so i just want root. I unlocked the Bootloader this has worked fine.
Android-Version 6.0.1 MMB29M
MIUI-Version global 8.2 Stable 8.2.4.0 (MBEMIDL)
I've done it. If somebody have the same problem after you flash the recovery press power+volume up directly from the fastboot screen then it will works.
Can this be done without any pc?
Zix Zax2 said:
Can this be done without any pc?
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Unfortunately not yet.
wiped internal storage.
Guys, i accidentally wiped internal storage.
Now the phone says it has no sd card. Can't use the camera, download files or create folders.
What should i do?
THank you very much!
Escapius said:
Guys, i accidentally wiped internal storage.
Now the phone says it has no sd card. Can't use the camera, download files or create folders.
What should i do?
THank you very much!
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Enter recovery mode (how to do that, see Section E, Point 7), connect your PC and transfer files (roms, gapps, addons, apps etc.) into your phone....
Flash
I do unlock , root and twrp
Now i want to flash global rom, and i want to locked bootloader again. What must i do? Thanks foe answer
yoodysmart said:
I do unlock , root and twrp
Now i want to flash global rom, and i want to locked bootloader again. What must i do? Thanks foe answer
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[64bit PC needed]
With MiFlash and Fastboot mode, install all Fastboot drivers for your Redmi, install MiFlash Tool beta, download the Fastboot ROM from en.miui.com and select "clean all and lock)
You lose all data and relock your bootloader.
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N1ck474 said:
[64bit PC needed]
With MiFlash and Fastboot mode, install all Fastboot drivers for your Redmi, install MiFlash Tool beta, download the Fastboot ROM from en.miui.com and from MiFlash select "clean all and lock"
You lose all data and relock your bootloader.
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I forgot to flash lazyflasher now I got stuck in Mi logo, how do I force to turn off/ go to fastboot mode ?
I purchased the Mix 2S in China and waited 15 days to unlock the bootloader. After the waiting period, I attempted to install the Global MIUI 10 8.6.14 ROM and the new system would "fail to find devices" and constantly reboot itself after the security pattern was entered.
Wipe Data was used in MI-Recovery 3.0 and it now only reboots to the MI-Recovery 3.0 main menu!
Connect with MIAssistant does not work since my PC does not recognize that the phone is connected. Attempts to boot to TWRP recovery from adb result in the message: The system has been destroyed, Press power button to shutdown. MiFlashtool 207.4.25.0 shows Erase boot error after attempting to flash the official 9.5 China ROM or Global 9.5 ROM. The only hopeful thing is that it still enters FASTBOOT when the power and lower volume buttons are pressed.
Is there anything that can be done here to restore the phone to its factory state? I want to start over and try this again with the Official Global 9.5 ROM instead of the Global MIUI 10 8.6.14 ROM.
As you can imagine, this has kept me up for hours trying to fix. Any help, suggestions, advice would be so appreciated at this time.
Flash any fastboot ROM via fastboot. The beta is a zip for recovery installation. You could try fastboot boot recovery.img and transfer the zip again and flash it once more before rollback.
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duckstardeluxe said:
Flash any fastboot ROM via fastboot. The beta is a zip for recovery installation. You could try fastboot boot recovery.img and transfer the zip again and flash it once more before rollback.
Sendt fra min Mi MIX 2S med Tapatalk
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When I try fastboot boot recovery.img, I get this screen of death: The system has been destroyed, Press power button to shutdown.
Do an unlock in MI Unlock tool again and repeat the proces.
You locked the bootloader when you flashed global rom. Unlock it again and flash again. But this time select the "erase all" option and NOT "erade and lock". (Take a look at the bottom right of the MI flash tool.
malimukk said:
You locked the bootloader when you flashed global rom. Unlock it again and flash again. But this time select the "erase all" option and NOT "erade and lock". (Take a look at the bottom right of the MI flash tool.
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WOW. I forgot about the unlock tool. When I unlocked it again, this time it booted up properly to the NEW MIUI 10 ROM! I don't understand what caused it to work, and I'm not complaining. Thanks for your help, XDA!
If you have the Chinese version you can't relock the booth loader. Because you get in a booth loop.
I am having the same issue
I did everything exactly the same as mentioned by the other gentleman.
My boot loader is locked in the process of flashing the beta global rom.
Now when I try to unlock the boot loader via the unlocked tool, it says my mi account is not bind with the phone.
There is not way I am able to unlock the boot loader. I am not able to boot the phone.
And without unlocking the boot loader it is nt allowing me to flash any rom.
Kindly help.
I am having the same issue
step from normal to bricked ref. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...how-to-buy-unlock-root-twrp-recovery-t3786868
1. Unlocked bootloader
2. download rom : http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.5.3/polaris_dp_global_images_8.5.3_20180503.0000.00_9.0_ef2f024b87.tgz
3. download and install : http://api.en.miui.com/url/MiFlashTool
4. turn off mix 2s and boot to fastboot
5. Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool, click refresh button shown device then select path android p and click flash
but i check clean all and lock, then flash complete (mix 2s reboot)
6. display show "The system has been destroyed" (reboot loop)
7. when boot to fastboot can't flash or boot to another image (in pc show : command is not allowed Lock State)
8. then i connect to mi tool for unlock bootloader (in mi tool : show you must Enable Developer Options and USB debugging on)
T.T repeat 6.-8.
nms-project said:
I am having the same issue
step from normal to bricked ref. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...how-to-buy-unlock-root-twrp-recovery-t3786868
1. Unlocked bootloader
2. download rom : http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.5.3/polaris_dp_global_images_8.5.3_20180503.0000.00_9.0_ef2f024b87.tgz
3. download and install : http://api.en.miui.com/url/MiFlashTool
4. turn off mix 2s and boot to fastboot
5. Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool, click refresh button shown device then select path android p and click flash
but i check clean all and lock, then flash complete (mix 2s reboot)
6. display show "The system has been destroyed" (reboot loop)
7. when boot to fastboot can't flash or boot to another image (in pc show : command is not allowed Lock State)
8. then i connect to mi tool for unlock bootloader (in mi tool : show you must Enable Developer Options and USB debugging on)
T.T repeat 6.-8.
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What build you had when you unlocked your bootloader? Have you tried to flash same build in mi flash?
smooth_gl said:
What build you had when you unlocked your bootloader? Have you tried to flash same build in mi flash?
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if i forgot build version, how i find or flash another version.
Same Problem
sochill said:
WOW. I forgot about the unlock tool. When I unlocked it again, this time it booted up properly to the NEW MIUI 10 ROM! I don't understand what caused it to work, and I'm not complaining. Thanks for your help, XDA!
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Ihave same problem but cannot open my boot loader its in fast boot mode my Mi boot loader fail to open.
This is my first android device, I was using feature phones previously. I simply clicked on a system update yesterday, and the phone is current stuck on Download Mode after I press the Volume Down and Power Button. I cannot access the recovery mode, even after pressing the Volume Up and Power Button.
I have downloaded the OST tool, both version 6.04 and 6.12, and they have failed to successfully flash the MENA firmware uploaded here. It gets stuck at the "Flashing partion "aboot" (D1C-0-3320-emmc_appsboot_service.mbn)..."
I have also downloaded the Minimal ADB and Fastboot program, but I'm unable to also flash the recovery images.
I had not enabled the USB debugging mode, and I'm currently regretting why I even bought this phone. I should have stuck to my feature phones..
Is my situation recoverable? Please Help.
Patched OST LA won't help if your phone has sbl/aboot partitions from Android 8. You have 2 options - 1) Nokia service center, or 2) open up your phone and short factory test point on PCB in order to enter EDL mode and be able to flash. My advice is go for #1.
Why edl, atleast he is able to go to download mode, so he will be able to follow those step, to downgrade and then use the ost la tool
I have just bought Redmi 6 a few hours back and didn't connected my MI account to device. I Installed OTA update and after that my device is bricked on boot it shows "System Is Destroyed" and I cannot flash an image as boot-loader is not unlocked. I have an MI account but unable to request as the MI Unlock tools says your account is not bound to this device. Is there anyway I can flash latest rom without unlocking the BootLoader? Or I can bind my device to my MI account as I cannot turn on my phone.
SouL-Hunter99 said:
I have just bought Redmi 6 a few hours back and didn't connected my MI account to device. I Installed OTA update and after that my device is bricked on boot it shows "System Is Destroyed" and I cannot flash an image as boot-loader is not unlocked. I have an MI account but unable to request as the MI Unlock tools says your account is not bound to this device. Is there anyway I can flash latest rom without unlocking the BootLoader? Or I can bind my device to my MI account as I cannot turn on my phone.
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yes, you can, but this 2 ways didn't help me, maybe you will be luckier.
1. download official rom for recovery install ( i don't know rules about link on other resources, so i will leave the link in pm.
2. download last miflash Pro (pm also)
3. download and install drivers (pm)
4. install and start miflash pro on your pc
5. enter recovery mode on your phone - pwr+volume up, next choose 'connect with mi assistant', then connect to your pc
6. choose Home in mi flash, wait app to recognise the phone, the click flash in recovery - some window will appear, if you see your imei in this windows, then you can flash. 3 dots, choose rom. if checking it is ok - click flash. Wait for 10-15 minutes
the second way is to enter fastboot mode, download and open miflash, download rom for fastboot, download drivers and save it in blank folder with rom. Then open miflash, connect your phone to pc choose this folder, and start to flash
neither way helped me, in 1 case miflash pro isn't flashing the rom, in second case miflash can't find flash_all.bat file and refuses to flash
Hlw all.
Sorry for late to write this post. I will write this post in several parts. So Don't angry if i am late.
PART 1:
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
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First add a xiaomi account on your device.
Now
1. Go settings
2. My Devices
3. All Specs
4.Miui Version
Tap 5 times to activate Developer Option.
Now return settings menu
And Scroll down
Go
1. Additional Settings
2. Developer option
3.OEM Unlocking [ On This]
Now turn on your phone's internet connection through personal data pack.
Now go Mi unlock status and press add account .
Your Device will be added successfully.
You have to wait 10 days for unlock your bootloader.
Xiaomi privacy policy
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Now Go xiaomi website and Download xiaomi unlock tool .
You will need a pc or laptop with internet connection for this process.
Extract that zip and open Xiaomi unlock.exe
Login your Xiaomi account.
Backup important Documents on your phone.
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Power off your Phone
Press "Power button + Volume down"
for fastboot mod .
Connect your phone through usb cable
Now press unlock
When it will complete 100%, Your device will unlocked and Reseted.
PART 2:
INSTALL TWRP
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First you have to Download TWRP. Official twrp is not release. So you have to download unofficial twrp. it is safe and 100% well for Mi cc9. Because i am using this.
Download this from here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117916679
And Also download
adb usb driver version 1.4.3.exe
Install this software .
Next you have to enable usb debugging in your device.
Connect via usb cable to your pc or laptop.
Now unzip the twrp file and go that folder .
See many cmd command file in this zip inside.
Just open last one
Now write
adb devices
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Screen on your phone and Ok the demon they ask.
Next write
adb reboot bootloader
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Now write
fastboot flash recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img
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fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img
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Twrp will install successfully. just disconnect your phone and press power button + volume up.
Twrp will appear which one you install.
Any help you need just comments here if you failed.
Thats all for today.
Hi, I unlocked the Boot Loader but now I get a screeen in chinese which I am assuming is asking for my Mi account,phone number or email but every time I type any of those a red messege showes under the box which I am assuming meanes that something is wrong. Does anyone had the same problem and solution because I am pretty sure I know my Mi account and my phone number and they are tiped in correct.
dragokanev said:
Hi, I unlocked the Boot Loader but now I get a screeen in chinese which I am assuming is asking for my Mi account,phone number or email but every time I type any of those a red messege showes under the box which I am assuming meanes that something is wrong. Does anyone had the same problem and solution because I am pretty sure I know my Mi account and my phone number and they are tiped in correct.
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Use those phone number and password which one you sing in for unlock bootloader.you need internet connection to complete this process.
im stuck at "fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img"
is it the same file "recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img"?
majigs said:
im stuck at "fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img"
is it the same file "recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img"?
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Yes. You have to write:
fastboot boot recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img
easier to rename the file to twrp.img .....
Please help to restore CC 9
Please help me bring my Xiaomi CC 9 back to life. I updated it with MIUI 11.3.3.0.PFGEUXM and my device does not boot normally. My bootloader is locked and an account is not installed in the developer settings. Does anyone know what to do ???
I got error -1 on my smartphone when I added account and device in the '' mi unlock status '' menu.
How to solve
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Edit:
resolved: I logged out and logged into the Mi account on the device and gave no error
I have to wait 168H to unlock
Tks
GSI's are quite good. I have good SOT with ArrowOS GSI: 12h - 13 h. I think it's more interesting to use Pie GSI's for now.
Where can I get this ArrowOs GSI rom?
Unlock tool stops at 50%
What should I do when the Unlock Tool stops at 50% and reports: couldn't verify the device. Is it because I haven't waited the 10 days yet?
You have to wait to unlock bootloader.
majigs said:
im stuck at "fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img"
is it the same file "recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img"?
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you dont have to boot the image if you flashed it first, if you did 'fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img', no reason to do the boot part, just do fastboot reboot-recovery
if you dont want to flash twrp over your stock recovery, then use the fastboot boot recoveryname.img and then mess around with twrp, backup everything and flash a new rom and reboot, next time you reboot to recovery, stock will still be there
Hello. I'm having problems unlocking my new phone. When i open Mi unlock tool, unlock option is greyed out.
I installed drivers through unlock app and option "install drivers" Also installed adb drivers that I got with ulock app through device manager - add legacy hardware
But something is wrong. Someone please help me.
axlina said:
Hello. I'm having problems unlocking my new phone. When i open Mi unlock tool, unlock option is greyed out.
I installed drivers through unlock app and option "install drivers" Also installed adb drivers that I got with ulock app through device manager - add legacy hardware
But something is wrong. Someone please help me.
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In this unlock tool folder ( Install Drider) one file exist.
You must install it. Then your device will connect.
someone please help me. I unlocked bootloader and trying to install TWRP but everytime I try it's stuck at sending recovery. I've waited for 10 minutes and then I qut. What am I doing wrong?
Commands adb devices and fastboot devices recognize my phone.
axlina said:
someone please help me. I unlocked bootloader and trying to install TWRP but everytime I try it's stuck at sending recovery. I've waited for 10 minutes and then I qut. What am I doing wrong?
Commands adb devices and fastboot devices recognize my phone.
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Unfortunately I can't help you with that but I have a question did you wait 10 days or not cause my phone just refuses to cooperate with the unlock tool. Sometimes the fastboot logo just disapears and it says press any button to shutdown.
Edit: Just to clarify the flash tool does not say anything about the waiting period. If someone can help me or clarify the situation I would greatly appreciate it.
Alright so it appears to either be a USB gen limitation or just my plain ass stupidity for not installing adb drivers. Hell if I know but either way now it says how many days I have to wait so nice.
TelumLetiferum said:
Unfortunately I can't help you with that but I have a question did you wait 10 days or not cause my phone just refuses to cooperate with the unlock tool. Sometimes the fastboot logo just disapears and it says press any button to shutdown.
Edit: Just to clarify the flash tool does not say anything about the waiting period. If someone can help me or clarify the situation I would greatly appreciate it.
Alright so it appears to either be a USB gen limitation or just my plain ass stupidity for not installing adb drivers. Hell if I know but either way now it says how many days I have to wait so nice.
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Download 15 seconds adb installer and answer question with three yyy.
I waited 43 hours to unlock bootloader.
I have performed all the steps successfully, but unable to boot into twrp by pressing power + vol up, still booting in stock one, anybody facing the same issue?
kingofmb said:
I have performed all the steps successfully, but unable to boot into twrp by pressing power + vol up, still booting in stock one, anybody facing the same issue?
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It's power button +volume down... Try again