Hello everybody. I have an issue Xiaomi redmi 5a smartphone. I've formatted the phone and now it says "This device is locked" and that needs to activate it which I don't want to. I want to install a new custom ROM but every videos or articles say only one thing - go to setting -> enable developer thing but in this activation sectoin I don't access to my parameters. So, my question is how can I delete the android with no requirement to enable that thing and flash new custom ROM?
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The gps in my handset is not working properly and I've tried switching between different profiles, updating firmware and also turning on performance mode but nothing works.
After some research, i found that there might be a problem with the device's gps.config file, to alter which, I'd have to root the device.
I've had experience with rooting with my previous phone Moto E 1st gen, and i've also gotten permission to unlock the bootloader from Xiaomi but the stupid tool keeps getting stuck at 50% and displays "Couldn't verify device".
I've even looked that up and tried logging out and logging in back in my Mi Account and also tried shutting down and again booting it into the fastboot mode and unlocking again but I haven't been able to do so till now.
Can somebody help me? I'm not really familiar with the Mi's whole rooting scene. For now, unlocking the bootloader or rooting is not even required. The only thing that matters right now is my gps to work.
thwartfulGUY said:
The gps in my handset is not working properly and I've tried switching between different profiles, updating firmware and also turning on performance mode but nothing works.
After some research, i found that there might be a problem with the device's gps.config file, to alter which, I'd have to root the device.
I've had experience with rooting with my previous phone Moto E 1st gen, and i've also gotten permission to unlock the bootloader from Xiaomi but the stupid tool keeps getting stuck at 50% and displays "Couldn't verify device".
I've even looked that up and tried logging out and logging in back in my Mi Account and also tried shutting down and again booting it into the fastboot mode and unlocking again but I haven't been able to do so till now.
Can somebody help me? I'm not really familiar with the Mi's whole rooting scene. For now, unlocking the bootloader or rooting is not even required. The only thing that matters right now is my gps to work.
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You should try flashing a DEVELOPER ROM Provided by xiaomi itself.
A DEVELOPER ROM already have root permissions, and Even doesn't void your warranty.:fingers-crossed:
And after rooting you can try changing the gps.conf file located in root/system/etc .... (If you're in India) you can freely ask me for Indian configured gps file
sarfaraax said:
You should try flashing a DEVELOPER ROM Provided by xiaomi itself.
A DEVELOPER ROM already have root permissions, and Even doesn't void your warranty.:fingers-crossed:
And after rooting you can try changing the gps.conf file located in root/system/etc .... (If you're in India) you can freely ask me for Indian configured gps file
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Actually I did flash the miui 8 developer rom but there was no option to enable root in either the developer options or security options.
Hi,
I have problem with a mi device (Mi4c). It was bricked and I have succed to restore it. "This device is associated with an existing Mi account...." (159****855).
But, it's not my ID account or my friend ID account. Mine is : 279***686 My friend is : 160****427
So, the mobile phone was purchased completly new on Aliexpress (it was 1 on a half or two years ago).
At this point I can't connect my mi account on this phone and it is completly locked.
have tried to install the first Miui 7 rom. I have succeeded to connect mi Miui account. But, after that, I have installed the last Miui version and get the same message!
If i'm not be able to connect my account, I have a message that tell me to give an unlock code to the customer service (Your device is associated with another mi account (159****855))! But this FU***NG device never been associated with this account! :
The unlock code is like that :
2E540***1618
Do you have some ideas?
Thanks!
Finally, I have found a solution.
Need an unlocked device with custom recovery
Step one :
Fastboot mod :
*fastboot -w
*Fastboot erase config
Step two :
*Take the STABLE Xiaomi.eu rom accorded to your device on this page : https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-10-15-16.28809/
*Install it via your custom recovery and reboot your phone
Step three :
*At this time, I have not tried to connect my miui account (so, I can't tell you if it work)
*Insteed of trying to connect my Miui account, create another one with an e-mail adress!!!
*After that, go to your Miui account (on your device) and associate your Mi4c (or other device) with your phone number. It's in setting / Mi account / Devices
*Activate "Find device" on your mi account and go to https://us.i.mi.com/ and activate to see if it work.
*After that, go to this page and flash the last rom (Beta or Stable, according to your device) : https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-22.36929/
*Reboot your phone.
At this time, you can go to your mi account, and it's work (normally).
After that, I have tried to reinstall another rom (globerom) and it work perfectly.
But I have deactivated "found device" before doing that. Now, I'm able to connect the phone with another Miui account. It work perfectly.
Hope it can help others like me!
Mimyl said:
Finally, I have found a solution.
Need an unlocked device with custom recovery
Step one :
Fastboot mod :
*fastboot -w
*Fastboot erase config
Step two :
*Take the STABLE Xiaomi.eu rom accorded to your device on this page : https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-10-15-16.28809/
*Install it via your custom recovery and reboot your phone
Step three :
*At this time, I have not tried to connect my miui account (so, I can't tell you if it work)
*Insteed of trying to connect my Miui account, create another one with an e-mail adress!!!
*After that, go to your Miui account (on your device) and associate your Mi4c (or other device) with your phone number. It's in setting / Mi account / Devices
*Activate "Find device" on your mi account and go to https://us.i.mi.com/ and activate to see if it work.
*After that, go to this page and flash the last rom (Beta or Stable, according to your device) : https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-22.36929/
*Reboot your phone.
At this time, you can go to your mi account, and it's work (normally).
After that, I have tried to reinstall another rom (globerom) and it work perfectly.
But I have deactivated "found device" before doing that. Now, I'm able to connect the phone with another Miui account. It work perfectly.
Hope it can help others like me!
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Saving these instructions for future when Xiaomi releases nougat for Mi-4C. my mi-4c is MI Cloud locked too but Im running Resurrection Remix Nougat rom now so I will check out MIUI when its released.
dark_prince said:
Saving these instructions for future when Xiaomi releases nougat for Mi-4C. my mi-4c is MI Cloud locked too but Im running Resurrection Remix Nougat rom now so I will check out MIUI when its released.
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Maybe the bug will be fixed with Android Nougat.
For now, I have installed the last beta GlobeRom and it work perfectly (I have tried to disconnect and reconnect two accounts many time).
Thanks for ur instructions!!! It works for me but when I tried to upgrade to miui 8 by flashing a stable rom. I still get the 'this device is associated with etc....' Error. How did you disable find device? Thanks for your help!!
Did you do the following steps ?
*After Miui 7 rom installed, you need to reboot your phone.
*Instead of trying to connect my Miui account, create another one with an e-mail adress!!!
*After that, go to your Miui account (on your device) and associate your Mi4c (or other device) with your phone number. It's in setting / Mi account / Devices
*Activate "Find device" on your mi account and go to https://us.i.mi.com/ and activate to see if it work.
*After that, go to this page and flash the last rom (Beta or Stable, according to your device) : https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-22.36929/
*Reboot your phone.
Got it working man. You're the best!
jajero said:
Got it working man. You're the best!
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You're welcome
Hi,
I have problem with a mi device (Mi4c MIUI 8). It was bricked and I have succed to restore it. "This device is associated with an existing Mi account...." (177********).
i forgot the passeword and the ID.... the phone is locked now
friend if they have any idea plz help me
abderrahme said:
Hi,
I have problem with a mi device (Mi4c MIUI 8). It was bricked and I have succed to restore it. "This device is associated with an existing Mi account...." (177********).
i forgot the passeword and the ID.... the phone is locked now
friend if they have any idea plz help me
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Did you tried to connect with the phone number?
NB : Phone number format is + ID Country + number...
Try here :
https://account.xiaomi.com/
this device is associated with an existing Mi account....
doing as instructions
matnguon.blogspot.com/2018/03/xoa-xac-minh-tai-khoan-google-cho-xiaomi-4c-miui-8-miui-9.html
Hi All,
Just bought a new mimix for use in the UK.
I've installed the app from Google play but when I go to use the app, I get this message:
"Android pay cannot be used on this device. This may be because your device is rooted, has an unlocked bootloader or is running a custom ROM. As a result, Google can't confirm that your device meets Android pays security standards"
The phone is completely standard and not rooted.
Is there a fix?
Appreciate any help!
Hi, Everyone
I'm new to this community. I'm having trouble gaining access to the OEM Bootloader Unlock option in developer options. Here are things I've tried already based on what I researched before my attempt.
Android 10 is the current OS installed after unboxing.
1. Disable Automatic Date and time
2. Select a date more than 7 days prior to current date of attempt.
3. Under Settings > About Phone > Software Information. Select/Tap Build Number 7-8 times to unlock Developer Option.
4. Disable Auto Update System (Apply Updates When Device Restarts) - *This was somehow already disabled the first time I entered Developer options*
5. Under Software Updates > Disable Automatic Updates -*This was also already disabled on unboxing and it says Automatically download updates over Wifi. It does not say Automatic Updates*
6. Reboot device and return to Developer Options after booting to OS.
7. The OEM Bootloader Unlock option should appear greyed out at this point. Toggle it to unlock bootloader with consideration that it will wipe the device data.
These are the steps I've found and tried with no success in gaining access to the Bootloader unlock option. I am also certain that my device is the international model with Exynos chipset and Mali-G72 GPU. Something else to note, I did uncheck many default options to improve privacy on the device before attempting the steps to gain access to the bootloader unlock option. I do not know if that would make a difference. If there is any other information I can provide to get some help with this problem, please add it to your reply. Thanks for any help that comes my way.
Did you get anywhere with this? I'm in the same position, I can't get the OEM unlock option to display despite trying the method described.
More discussion in this thread, but the answer there was to just turn on WiFi which didn't work for me. This thread (much more recent) implies that it's definitely possible on this device, but that's about it.
I've asked a Samsung Support agent and they've told me to submit a bug report, but I'll also try signing in with a Google and Samsung account, and installing all available updates, then trying again.
hi, i updated my phone to MIUI 13.0.3 android 12 and i've noticed a bug that made all the apps that are using the camera like instagram and snapchat take blurry pictures like an effect getting applied to the pictures taken by those apps (everything normal in my stock camera app) so i decided to use MiFlash tool to flash the previous android version on my phone but i bricked my phone instead i flashed a global rom while my phone is the chinese market version and accidently checked the ClearData+lock Device check box in MiFlash. the tool flashed the rom successfully but when the phone restarted it showed me a message saying that this rom cannot be installed on this device in recovery mode i couldn't do anything after cuz the bootloader got locked too T i tried everything to unlock it (mtk Client - bootloader unlocker+ adb fastboot + Xiaomi Unlock app ...). please help me is there any way i can fix my phone and what is the righ Rom to flash on my phone (Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G China (21091116C - Pissarro). thnx
friend I'm not a star I tell you how things are 1) you can't go back with another Rom only china 2) anti-roll-back 3) MiCloud you have to disable it you can try MiflashV2 there is also to unlock the bootloader it does everything even the firmware remember if the firmware does not start. important not only china also not china for updates remember first you do the factory reset put google account do not update any app except google drive backup with drive if it has arrived update it is better by setting the time instead of downloading the package the problem is when the update occurs it fails to close all active apps and then there is MiCloud that blocks. Best wishes and good luck and that I have little time for me too much trouble here in Europe.
Braain said:
friend I'm not a star I tell you how things are 1) you can't go back with another Rom only china 2) anti-roll-back 3) MiCloud you have to disable it you can try MiflashV2 there is also to unlock the bootloader it does everything even the firmware remember if the firmware does not start. important not only china also not china for updates remember first you do the factory reset put google account do not update any app except google drive backup with drive if it has arrived update it is better by setting the time instead of downloading the package the problem is when the update occurs it fails to close all active apps and then there is MiCloud that blocks. Best wishes and good luck and that I have little time for me too much trouble here in Europe.
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currently my phone is stuck at the logo and after seconds it loads Fastboot automatically i cant access the phone os to do anything i used the xiaomi bootloader unlocker app that works online but it didnt work . the local cell phone service shops told that they have to open the phones back case to fix it ... i dont want that i've just bought the phone didnt even use it for a whole month
they don't have to open it they use licensed or dongle software (USB type) currently I use unlocktoll.net but if the phone is under warranty and you haven't removed the bootloader before it is better for you. It is possible that others have the same problem as you. Good luck
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Rule number 1 for Xiaomi never flash anything on Mediatek devices, it will fail. If messed up, no way back as Xiaomi locks the devices for autorized service providers or local Xiaomi branches only. If you want to play with Xiaomi custom roms/development/etc. related only buy Snapdragon based devices.
I i.e. learned it the hard way, when this all started with the Redmi Note 8 Pro, I bricked it by flashing twrp in Android 11 and Xiaomi didn't want to repair it, so I had to pay some russian guy to fix it via Teamviewer with a modified unlock tool which was able to answer the unlock requests by pasting the answer manually from a generator. It's not like I messed up at a point, it's just that Mediatek devices easily fall in a unrecoverable state. In my term it was the combination of Android version and twrp. You will note there is no Mediatek support on xda and even when your device is named like a Snapdragon version, your device is offtopic here, because trying anything on it beyond unlocking the bootloader is harakiri
how to unlock my bricked Redmi Note 11 Pro 5g (Chinaissarro) Bootloader​
Congratulation. Brick without unlocked BL :/
my opinion: you are done....
Some Xiaomi devices have pins on motherboard to
switch EDL, but i dont know with this device.
Try complaint and say something like: "my phone was upgraded and then i see only logo"
Fedon said:
how to unlock my bricked Redmi Note 11 Pro 5g (Chinaissarro) Bootloader​
Congratulation. Brick without unlocked BL :/
my opinion: you are done....
Some Xiaomi devices have pins on motherboard to
switch EDL, but i dont know with this device.
Try complaint and say something like: "my phone was upgraded and then i see only logo"
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I did the same with my device. You can fix it using the MTK tools guide. Its lengthy but easy.
rakesh.aggarwal said:
I did the same with my device. You can fix it using the MTK tools guide. Its lengthy but easy.
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rule #1 with Xiaomi - bootloader is unlocked