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Lets discuss twrp and rooting this device.

so per xda rules i cannot post where to go to unlock your bootloaders on the nokia 6.1 but if you google search you will find it. it's $5 and you provide your IEMI and i had the code and was unlocked within 10 minutes.
im not a dev but id love to start a discussion on how to build twrp and achieve root. i wanted to extract my boot.img and try to patch with magisk but im positive you need twrp to see the partition scheme and temp root to make a system dump. since this is an android one device its possible it follows the pixel scheme and has a/b partitions which makes it even harder for development of roms. but root should be possible if we have someone with the knowledge how to achieve it.
i just wanted to start a discussion and see where this takes us. this is a nice budget device and it deserves root.
im still not sure why its against the rules here to pay for a unlock when jcase used to promote the sunshine app to s-off and unlock bootloaders for $25 per phone.
ive attached a screenshot of my unlocked bootloader so people don't think im full of it. i have the USA 32gb / 3gb ram model from best buy.
let the fun begin! :fingers-crossed:

What carrier do you use? Does your phone normally after unlocking bootloader?

Hedied4me said:
What carrier do you use? Does your phone normally after unlocking bootloader?
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its a gsm unlocked phone but I use it on tmobile. yes its works fine. once you unlock the bootloader it does factory reset and wipe data.

it seems the only way to do a system dump is to buy a edl usb type c cable since we have no temp root or official firmware from nokia. if anybody has one of these cables and gets their bootloader unlocked we can get a system dump including the recovery.img to build twrp and the boot.img to patch with magisk.

I succed to unlock bootloader. I pay for it. I want to back up rom and find way to make custom recovery to flash magisk

why your bootloader ui is different ?
there's a word "one" after "android" ?
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is there any twrp for nokia 6.1 ?

fix-this! said:
it seems the only way to do a system dump is to buy a edl usb type c cable since we have no temp root or official firmware from nokia. if anybody has one of these cables and gets their bootloader unlocked we can get a system dump including the recovery.img to build twrp and the boot.img to patch with magisk.
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i have no knowledge to back up stock rom and recovery

Shame no magisk currently or I would be off to buy a unlock key! Bought this phone on contract a month or two ago and am kinda missing magisk.

Just got my Nokia 6.1 yesterday. Got it unlocked. Any updates on rooting with Magisk?

I'll try with it tonight to check if any chance to do twrp and root our Nokia 6.1

Maherabed1986 said:
I'll try with it tonight to check if any chance to do twrp and root our Nokia 6.1
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Keep us updated... Thank you

Danny1976 said:
Just got my Nokia 6.1 yesterday. Got it unlocked. Any updates on rooting with Magisk?
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How did u unlocked and rooted it please tell me i wanna improve battery life and want on Android P on it please help

Sameervillain said:
How did u unlocked and rooted it please tell me i wanna improve battery life and want on Android P on it please help
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You should read/search more...
In almost every thread is link how to unlock (because people needs to talk about that everywhere), for now no option to root, unless we have TWRP or the boot image. And you need to wait for Android P, it should be out in August, I think...
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fix-this! said:
it seems the only way to do a system dump is to buy a edl usb type c cable since we have no temp root or official firmware from nokia. if anybody has one of these cables and gets their bootloader unlocked we can get a system dump including the recovery.img to build twrp and the boot.img to patch with magisk.
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I can buy the cable and try to do that. I never done it, but I can Google it and try it.

I ordered the cable yesterday. I will try to get the files necessary for TWRP.

Danny1976 said:
I ordered the cable yesterday. I will try to get the files necessary for TWRP.
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No need i have it worked already need to fix last backup issues then boom

Maherabed1986 said:
No need i have it worked already need to fix last backup issues then boom
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It only cost me $8, but I least I have it for future usage or to fix phone if bricked. Thanks for working on rooting this device. Everyone will be grateful for you time and work. I don't think I would have the knowledge needed to do it and would have had to do some research to learn about it. Thank you.

If someone make a twrp we can root it throw magisk. I am on android p

chriskleov said:
If someone make a twrp we can root it throw magisk. I am on android p
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How us P compared to Oreo ? Speed and fluidity .?

I think oreo has better battery. P never stuck very quickly Rom and stable. Now that on holidays I found a new add. You can use phone and Google maps can run in.small window! Usefull .. the ROM came with the basic stock Google tools. I like it. I don't like that I can't make modifications like xposed remove some Google apps like player and add others. I don't like that Nokia hasn't software that you can unbrick your phone (lg has the lg bringe). I don't like that Nokia isn't official unlock the bootloaders.

mi mix 2s / destroyed because of flashing - NEED HELP PLS?

hello, im new in this forum.
i have a mi mix 2s and i wanted to unlock it. mi unlock tool said: device already unlocked..
so I started the flash tool with a global and I think i forgot to switch from "clean all and lock" to "clean all"
so the phone booted in the recovery and said "this version cant be installed on this device"
now I cant do anything...i tried with
- Xiaomi Tool (doesnt works because of usb debugging isnt enabled)
-xiaomi unlock tool says i have to sign in to my account on the device
-Xiomi flash tool (Erase boot error), i tried the official gloabl and china
-adb mode knows my device but no flashing
A friend says there is now software on it. but i dont know
I CAN go to fastboot and i can go to the recovery 3.0
PLS help me! Thank you so much

Try to flash twrp, do factory reset with encryption. Then flash rom with adb sideload

If you have the XE model (which is the Chinese model) and locked your bootloader after flashing the Global ROM your phone is bricked. The Chinese model can't boot up the Global ROM with a locked bootloader. If that's what you did I don't think there is a solution. You need to unlock the bootloader again but if the unlock tool doesn't work I don't know of another option with these phones.

jhs39 said:
If you have the XE model (which is the Chinese model) and locked your bootloader after flashing the Global ROM your phone is bricked. The Chinese model can't boot up the Global ROM with a locked bootloader. If that's what you did I don't think there is a solution. You need to unlock the bootloader again but if the unlock tool doesn't work I don't know of another option with these phones.
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There was a case like this in the miui forum. The guy there contacted xiaomi support and with their help he could unlock the bootloader without signing in

@sidofido
Do I need usb Debugging for your method?
Usb Debugging does not works
@Flatric
Okay so I send an email to the Support.
Thank you very much, Im happy for every answer

sidofido said:
Try to flash twrp, do factory reset with encryption. Then flash rom with adb sideload
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Bootloader is locked.
Gesendet von meinem MIX 2S mit Tapatalk

Flatric said:
There was a case like this in the miui forum. The guy there contacted xiaomi support and with their help he could unlock the bootloader without signing in
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That's apparently true but there were also at least a half dozen people who contacted Xiaomi Support after reading that and reported that they received no help. They are currently trying to get the name of the specific support person who unlocked the bootloader.

That doesnt Sound good... Where can I get Support? I Used [email protected], is that the right way?

Xiaomi98 said:
That doesnt Sound good... Where can I get Support? I Used [email protected], is that the right way?
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There are threads about this issue on the MIUI Forum. Someone else said today that Xiaomi Support bound his account to his device which allowed him to use the Unlock Tool. It seems to be very hit or miss in regards to getting somebody in support who understands the issue. You should really go to the Xiaomi Forum for the MI Mix 2S. Only Xiaomi can help you and you will get better information there regarding this issue.

I want to flash my Mix 2s from Android P back to Miui 9.5. I purchased the phone with P already installed, does anyone know how I can flash it successfully? I am new at this. my phone says unlocked underneath the xiaomi name when I turn it on so I think its unlocked bootloader? but its not rooted any help would be greatly appreciated

jhs39 said:
There are threads about this issue on the MIUI Forum. Someone else said today that Xiaomi Support bound his account to his device which allowed him to use the Unlock Tool. It seems to be very hit or miss in regards to getting somebody in support who understands the issue. You should really go to the Xiaomi Forum for the MI Mix 2S. Only Xiaomi can help you and you will get better information there regarding this issue.
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You might be able to fix your issue by flashing the ROM using the MI PC Suite Beta program. That program allows you to flash a ROM when the bootloader is locked but I don't know much about it. Someone in a similar situation as you claimed he got his phone running again using that program.
http://en.miui.com/thread-2943351-1-1.html
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liquiem said:
I want to flash my Mix 2s from Android P back to Miui 9.5. I purchased the phone with P already installed, does anyone know how I can flash it successfully? I am new at this. my phone says unlocked underneath the xiaomi name when I turn it on so I think its unlocked bootloader? but its not rooted any help would be greatly appreciated
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Using the MI Flash Tool on your computer is probably the easiest way. Download the latest stable ROM if you want to go back to MIUI 9.5. You need the MI Flash version that ends in extension tgz--not the fastboot version which is a zip file. Uncompress the tgz file, put your phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your computer, open the MI Flash Tool on your computer with administrative access. It should detect your phone. If it doesn't I think there is a refresh button. After your phone is detected point the program to the location of the uncompressed ROM folder. Before you flash look at the options at the very bottom. The default will relock your bootloader so you might want to change that. When you hit flash the tool does everything automatically and returns your phone to stock MIUI.

So..... Miui Support says I have to go to the seller....
The guy in miui forum who solved said, he just tried the latest unlock tool and it works.
I Tried lots of Tools, the latest too and it doesnt Work.
So my Phone is destroyed now?

Xiaomi98 said:
So..... Miui Support says I have to go to the seller....
The guy in miui forum who solved said, he just tried the latest unlock tool and it works.
I Tried lots of Tools, the latest too and it doesnt Work.
So my Phone is destroyed now?
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Maybe contact them again and hope for a different support person...

Xiaomi98 said:
So..... Miui Support says I have to go to the seller....
The guy in miui forum who solved said, he just tried the latest unlock tool and it works.
I Tried lots of Tools, the latest too and it doesnt Work.
So my Phone is destroyed now?
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hi, any success?

(Answered) TWRP installed despite bootloader being locked?

How come this is possible?

New User... Maybe said:
How come this is possible?
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This is not possible BL must be unlocked for any kind of flashing or installing twrp.
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hackermssharma said:
This is not possible BL must be unlocked for any kind of flashing or installing twrp.
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I just realized that when I boot up the phone, it shows the "Redmi by Xiaomi" and below it says unlocked, (IDK if it has any relation). But the Developer options say that BL is locked and OEM Unlocking can be enabled. What does this mean?

This is same with me miui 11 stockrom
Magisk flashing creats bootloader locked
If i uninstall magisk it show unlocked again
Even Netflix installation works by this in playstore

New User... Maybe said:
I just realized that when I boot up the phone, it shows the "Redmi by Xiaomi" and below it says unlocked, (IDK if it has any relation). But the Developer options say that BL is locked and OEM Unlocking can be enabled. What does this mean?
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Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.

Naveenthemi said:
Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
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Ohhh! Thanks! I'm learning so much.

Naveenthemi said:
Well that's cos at one point you had unlocked your bootloader and might have dirty flashed MIUI or used fastboot images, which aren't able to recognise the state. But in reality it remains unlocked and it just shows locked in the settings.
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Yes true. It is unlocked. The unlocked message at boot verifies that bl is unlocked.
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hackermssharma said:
Yes true. It is unlocked. The unlocked message at boot verifies that bl is unlocked.
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I apologize if this is a bit too late, but I have a follow up question. Can I try to unlock the bootloader even if it's really unlocked just to connect my account to my phone or something like that?

New User... Maybe said:
I apologize if this is a bit too late, but I have a follow up question. Can I try to unlock the bootloader even if it's really unlocked just to connect my account to my phone or something like that?
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If it's unlocked, the Mi account is already linked tho.
Even if you try you won't see a difference, maybe the unlocked symbol might come up.

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If it's unlocked, the Mi account is already linked tho.
Even if you try you won't see a difference, maybe the unlocked symbol might come up.
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So I won't have any problems doing it? The thing is I bought my phone with the BL already unlocked.

New User... Maybe said:
So I won't have any problems doing it? The thing is I bought my phone with the BL already unlocked.
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Woah. Unauthorised seller eh. Are you sure you are running the Orginal MIUI? The reason Xioami started locking away the bootloader was cos of these unauthorised sellers, unlocking the device and flashing it with an outdated ROM. You should try, Go to Developer settings, link your current Mi account and then proceed to unlock. Or if it says an acc is already linked, lock the bootloader (only if on MIUI Stock, Custom ROM would lead to a bootloop), and now go link your account. (Do take backups before proceeding)

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Woah. Unauthorised seller eh. Are you sure you are running the Orginal MIUI? The reason Xioami started locking away the bootloader was cos of these unauthorised sellers, unlocking the device and flashing it with an outdated ROM. You should try, Go to Developer settings, link your current Mi account and then proceed to unlock. Or if it says an acc is already linked, lock the bootloader (only if on MIUI Stock, Custom ROM would lead to a bootloop), and now go link your account. (Do take backups before proceeding)
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Well, I did flash the latest MIUI Indian Global ROM a few weeks back so maybe I am running Original MIUI?
But I'm still gonna try to "unlock" it. And is there an option to keep all data after the unlock?
EDIT: I just read the Mi Unlock Tool's disclaimer and how they say some features won't work after the unlock. I mean, I know mine is unlocked but I think I'll just keep those features.

New User... Maybe said:
Well, I did flash the latest MIUI Indian Global ROM a few weeks back so maybe I am running Original MIUI?
But I'm still gonna try to "unlock" it. And is there an option to keep all data after the unlock?
EDIT: I just read the Mi Unlock Tool's disclaimer and how they say some features won't work after the unlock. I mean, I know mine is unlocked but I think I'll just keep those features.
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Usually the first time you unlock it wipes your internal storage , but it doesn't wipe it in the subsequent unlocks (as far as I've tried). Yep it doesn't actually affect any system functions.. everything is as smooth as before..Find my device works fine as well..the only risk is that if your device gets stolen they could easily wipe MIUI and bypass that account lock by flashing a custom ROM.

Question SafetyNet Fail in Global Official ROM

That's it. I installed the global with the twrp. Lost the twrp on porpose to stay clean on the global and for some reason the safety net doesn't pass. Does anyone know the reason??? Is it because the unlocked boatloader???

elpatcho said:
Is it because the unlocked boatloader???
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Yeap:
1/relock the bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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2/root your phone and use magisk hide

NOSS8 said:
Yeap:
1/relock the bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
2/root your phone and use magisk hide
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I'm sorry. But are you sure? I saw a case of someone that locked it and still got it failing the safety net test.

elpatcho said:
I'm sorry. But are you sure? I saw a case of someone that locked it and still got it failing the safety net test.
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Work on poco f2 pro,11 t pro redmi 9s why would this not work on your poco?
Use either solution

Question MIUI 14 Downgrade

Hi, I just updated yesterday in Miui 14 but decided to go back to MIUI 13 or 12. Any procedure on how to do it? I have a lock bootloader,did'nt want to unlock it.
Thank you

anmino said:
Hi, I just updated yesterday in Miui 14 but decided to go back to MIUI 13 or 12. Any procedure on how to do it? I have a lock bootloader,did'nt want to unlock it.
Thank you
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Not possible without unlocking the bootloader.

NOSS8 said:
Not possible without unlocking the bootloader.
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How about the RENAME METHOD it won't work either?

anmino said:
How about the RENAME METHOD it won't work either?
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You can rename the zip as you want, it won't change anything, the information is in the zip.
You can unlock the bootloader and relock it later.

NOSS8 said:
You can rename the zip as you want, it won't change anything, the information is in the zip.
You can unlock the bootloader and relock it later.
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Why is those youtube videos their renaming the zip file and downgraded? Just like munchy did

anmino said:
Why is those youtube videos their renaming the zip file and downgraded? Just like munchy did
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I didn't know that Youtube was a development specialist like XDA.
Do it.
How do you update the latest system with an old system?

NOSS8 said:
I didn't know that Youtube was a development specialist like XDA.
Do it.
How do you update the latest system with an old system?
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OTA

NOSS8 said:
I didn't know that Youtube was a development specialist like XDA.
Do it.
How do you update the latest system with an old system?
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Can you verify for me if it works in my case?

anmino said:
OTA
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Precisely, OTA allows to update with a recovery rom, not to downgrade.
You want to brick your phone, do it, then you will have to pay to recover the phone since the bootloader is locked.

anmino said:
Can you verify for me if it works in my case?
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No need to post You tube videos showing that everything is possible and easily circumvented.
I know many who regret having used You tube tutorials before asking the questions on XDA.
The safest way is to unlock the bootloader.

Please note that on the video at 7 minutes 36 we see the poco padlock which is open, which means that the bootloader is unlocked.

NOSS8 said:
No need to post You tube videos showing that everything is possible and easily circumvented.
I know many who regret having used You tube tutorials before asking the questions on XDA.
The safest way is to unlock the bootloader.
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Thank you. Is there any way without waiting for 7days to unlock?

anmino said:
Thank you. Is there any way without waiting for 7days to unlock?
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Nope or maybe on YouTube.
I recommend these roms, better than stocks (call recorder, full themes, etc).
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
If you choose to stick with a stock rom, use: And take a global.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/

NOSS8 said:
Nope or maybe on YouTube.
I recommend these roms, better than stocks (call recorder, full themes, etc).
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
If you choose to stick with a stock rom, use: And take a global.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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Hi, I decided to unlock my BL and willing to wait for 7 days. I just want to ask is it ok to use my current Mi account and cellphone number when unlocking my bootloader? Because, I think, I already used this account before when I unlock my Poco F1 few years ago.

anmino said:
Hi, I decided to unlock my BL and willing to wait for 7 days. I just want to ask is it ok to use my current Mi account and cellphone number when unlocking my bootloader? Because, I think, I already used this account before when I unlock my Poco F1 few years ago.
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Should be fine.

pl1992aw said:
Should be fine.
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Should I wait 7 days in unlocking even if I used my old MI account with history of unlocking a BL with other device before?

anmino said:
Should I wait 7 days in unlocking even if I used my old MI account with history of unlocking a BL with other device before?
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You can try to unlock, the unlock program will tell you if it can unlock right away or have to wait for 7 days.
Read the picture guide:
[MIUI12~13 A11~12.0/12.1][UNLOCK][ROOT] Picture guide unlock bootloader, flash custom ROMs & root Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
Thanks for @urbanman2004 guide for Poco X3 Pro. Some sentences still needed, so keeping it similar. This guide provides photos & screenshots. Simulate all process and reduce misunderstanding. Section 1: Unlock bootloader (Works for most...
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anmino said:
Should I wait 7 days in unlocking even if I used my old MI account with history of unlocking a BL with other device before?
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You unlock a device not an account.

NOSS8 said:
You unlock a device not an account.
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Okay. I tried unlocking it. But it in mi unlock tool didnt show my device even though I already installed the drivers. In device manager,under android, it say ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE.

anmino said:
Okay. I tried unlocking it. But it in mi unlock tool didnt show my device even though I already installed the drivers. In device manager,under android, it say ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE.
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Check here:
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.htm