Hello,
I just received my unlock permission today, and I believe I have managed to unlock my BL.
Fastboot shows:
Device tampered with: false
Device unlocked: true
Device critical unlocked: true
I've been reading heaps of guides on how to install the EU rom, but I'm still confused as people are saying they were successful using methods others say wouldn't work. I want to make sure I get this right so as to not brick my device.
Confusion:
The official xiaomi.eu ROM thread says you can install via 2 methods, however they both say "from China ROM".
On other threads, I have seen some people say they went from Global Stable ROM > Unlock BL > Install TWRP > Flash EU ROM.
Which is correct? Is it a MUST to install the Chinese Dev ROM before EU?
I'm having trouble installing the Chinese Dev ROM, so would be great if bypassing it was an option.
Issues I'm having with installing Dev ROM:
- "Cannot verify package" through Updater.
- MiSuite - "You must update device before proceeding etc"
I believe both are known issues....and there doesn't seem to be much I can do.
Any advice would be great - I think I've read so much that I've confused myself haha
If your device shows:
Device unlocked: true
You're already unlocked. You can flash TWRP & xiaomi.eu rom.
redeye25 said:
Hello,
I just received my unlock permission today, and I believe I have managed to unlock my BL.
Fastboot shows:
Device tampered with: false
Device unlocked: true
Device critical unlocked: true
I've been reading heaps of guides on how to install the EU rom, but I'm still confused as people are saying they were successful using methods others say wouldn't work. I want to make sure I get this right so as to not brick my device.
Confusion:
The official xiaomi.eu ROM thread says you can install via 2 methods, however they both say "from China ROM".
On other threads, I have seen some people say they went from Global Stable ROM > Unlock BL > Install TWRP > Flash EU ROM.
Which is correct? Is it a MUST to install the Chinese Dev ROM before EU?
I'm having trouble installing the Chinese Dev ROM, so would be great if bypassing it was an option.
Issues I'm having with installing Dev ROM:
- "Cannot verify package" through Updater.
- MiSuite - "You must update device before proceeding etc"
I believe both are known issues....and there doesn't seem to be much I can do.
Any advice would be great - I think I've read so much that I've confused myself haha
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You need to flash via TWRP. Default updater won't allow you to update.
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I got my phone from http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...h-16ML-NFC-dual-sim-4K-video/32634972794.html
As I understand it, I will be the happiest upon changing to custom xiaomi.eu-firmware, but this requires me to switch to the china developer ROM first. This is why I want to unlock the bootloader.
It came preloaded with "MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNDB)" though, and I don't seem to be able to flash the firmware. When I check for updates it says: "no updates available" and when I manualy select the update package it says "Can't verify update".
Is my understandig correct? If so, please help me fix this. I'll be eternally grateful!
I got mine with 7.2.4 Global Rom preinstalled and had no problems with the unlock app from Xiaomi. Some people says that its possible with Global Rom to unlock the bootloader, i can only confirm it for 7.2.4 - But it should be possible with 7.2.8 also. You can find the instructions for unlocking the bootloader also here at XDA, search for it
To be sure you could change back to 7.2.4 by flashing with MiuiFlash in fastboot (or EDL) mode.
Please note: Please don't flash the latest Miui Stable CN or Miui Developer CN images, you'll lock you out of EDL mode with the newest versions...
If you need the link for 7.2.4 search the forum here or i can provide you with the file.
Thank you shade.sh! Once I receive my unlock code I will try with the current (non-developer) build first. I hope it gets to me soon!
I got my unlock confirmation after 9 days.
Sorry, I wrote a lot but it merged it with the comment and now I am not bothered to write it again!
Hello guys!
I just got my Mi 5 today and it's gorgeous, but unfortunately it came with the version of miui made for china which, in my case has some annoying blotware (2 additional file managers, some privacy stuff, battery saver and things like these).
All i want to know is if i can flash the international version of stable/beta firmware over the current firmware without having any issues and without unlocking the bootloader(because it's a painfull process).
I've read some things about flashing a stock rom on locked bootloader but all the guys that posted about this had different results: some of them could just flash the stock rom from the updater app and worked, some needed the mi app for pc in order to flash, and for some none of these methods worked.
So, if u can tell me how to flash the international version of the miui without unlocking the bootloader, i would be very thankful.
I am also looking to change from china rom to official global.
any success ?
Me too! With the Updater in factory 7.2.6.0 Stable i get "Unfortunately, Updater stopped" with all the availlable ROMs I found.
i dont think you can do that.you have to unlock your bootloader.i dont understand why you so scare to unlock your bootloader.just like you unlock you can lock it back.
I am not scared ... I dont have so much time to wait for this f*** permission! Atleast they should deliver an installable global ROM with more languages than Chinese and English!!!
i have done flash from chinese rom to global stable rom.. without unlock BL, without prob.. use miflash..
It took me 2 days to get the permission in Germany. But i think you can change it to miui Europe without BL unlock using mi flash. Check the mi forum.
You can flash official ROMs with a locked bootloader via EDL mode. (I would post a link but just signed up so I cant )
Try googling it.
Here a link for edl-flashing. It's safe and the only way to go from china/crappy vendor rom to global with a locked bootloader:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/roms/flashofficial
got info that you need a special cable to enable edl on the mi5 :/ can't confirm since mine hasn't been delivered yet..
Hello. I just got a Xiaomi mi5. I live in the United States. It has the China ROM. I wanted to install the global ROM, but it seems that you need to unlock the bootloader to do that. To unlock the bootloader, you need to send an application to Xiaomi. It has version 7. Is there a way to install the global version of MIUI 8 without unlocking the bootloader? So far, I have downloaded the ROM file from this website. http://en.miui.com/download-299.html. I followed the instructions to copy it onto the phone, go into the updater app, choose the update package, and select the ROM file. It gives me an error saying it cant verify the ROM. I tried using the MiPhone manager. It did not work either. I then read to use the Chinese version of the program, and followed which buttons to press. After selecting the ROM, it gave me some error in Chinese. I also read about a Mi flash tool, but it seems you need to use a special engineering cable or adapter. What do I do? Is sending the application to Xiaomi the only option I have? What do I do?
Just unlock bootloader, why not?
marcoly said:
Just unlock bootloader, why not?
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Perhaps, for security reasons?
If i remember correctly you cannot go from developer to stable ROM if the language is different. Do you use the developer or stable rom for global? And what version is installed now?
You can check by going to settings > about phone.
myPhoneBroke said:
Perhaps, for security reasons?
If i remember correctly you cannot go from developer to stable ROM if the language is different. Do you use the developer or stable rom for global? And what version is installed now?
You can check by going to settings > about phone.
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Why you can't just go for Xiaomi.eu ROMs? Install China Dev, unlock bootloader and install their ROM (6.4.21 has even TWRP included). Their ROM is free from Chinese crap (I don't know about global, but I don't really need Xiaomi apps or MiPay).
Without unlocking bootloader you will need engineering cable.
Guys getting my device in few days need some help
How can I install Google store iam little nervous to root this device
Is that safe to use default rom?
yajur said:
Guys getting my device in few days need some help
How can I install Google store iam little nervous to root this device
Is that safe to use default rom?
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Chances are Google will come pre-installed, problem is with vendor rom as well just follow the guides (in the guide section, you don't have to root if you flash genuine Chinese ROM don't even need TWRP. If you want EU ROM then TWRP is needed but not root, need to flash dm-verify before first boot if you don't root. If you go Chinese ROM can get Google from mi store.
Hi,
Your device should come with a Vendor ROM pre-installed which already has all the Google apps built in.
Its okay to use the vendor ROM if you dont mind not getting any updates. Just check with Malwarebytes to see if there is any malware. Malwarebytes flagged the default MIUI Notes app as a downloader trojan for me and a few others.
I personally wouldnt advice being on the Vendor ROM but thats just my opinion.
Anyway, as you wait for your phone to arrive, you can try applying for an Unlock code using the guide posted by underlines.
I would recommend switching to the EU ROM as it is a very clean and stable ROM with no bloatware. You can also refer to the guide I've posted if you wish to switch to the EU ROM from a Vendor ROM.
Its simple and as long as you follow the steps, you shouldn't face any issues.
Thanks guy I keep you posted.
How can you check if boot loader is unlock already
cheapshot789 said:
How can you check if boot loader is unlock already
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fastboot OEM device-info
Boot your phone in fastboot mode and from command prompt type the above, assuming you have adb and fastboot installed on PC
guys got my device
How to find my rom in vendor rom or official rom ?
in the model number i can able to see MIUI global stable 8.0.8.0.0(MAHCNDI)
yajur said:
guys got my device
How to find my rom in vendor rom or official rom ?
in the model number i can able to see MIUI global stable 8.0.8.0.0(MAHCNDI)
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You have a Vendor ROM on the device. Follow one of the guides and flash a ROM of your choice!
As long as you follow all the steps carefully, you shouldn't face any issues.
satishp said:
You have a Vendor ROM on the device. Follow one of the guides and flash a ROM of your choice!
As long as you follow all the steps carefully, you shouldn't face any issues.
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Thanks for the reply
I applied for bootloader unlocking and it possible to flash official rom with bootloader locked?
yajur said:
Thanks for the reply
I applied for bootloader unlocking and it possible to flash official rom with bootloader locked?
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Did you check whether bootloader is locked? There is a possibility that it is already unlocked.
And yes, you can flash official ROM via fastboot mode even if your bootloader is locked but it requires a special flash cable. Another way is to flash via EDL mode which bypasses a locked bootloader but this is a risky process and is usually only recommended as a last resort. Anyway none of the official ROMS have GAPPS built-in so I'd suggest its best you wait till you get the unlock code if your device isnt already unlocled.
satishp said:
Did you check whether bootloader is locked? There is a possibility that it is already unlocked.
And yes, you can flash official ROM via fastboot mode even if your bootloader is locked but it requires a special flash cable. Another way is to flash via EDL mode which bypasses a locked bootloader but this is a risky process and is usually only recommended as a last resort. Anyway none of the official ROMS have GAPPS built-in so I'd suggest its best you wait till you get the unlock code if your device isnt already unlocled.
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oem device-info came fales only i already requested for unlocking i think i have to wait only.
Hello everyone, I'm waiting my phone to arrive next week with unlocked bootloader and Official Global ROM (the phone itself is the Chinese version), but after seeing so many threads regarding bricked phones I got afraid I will brick mine too. So I want to ask a few questions and summarize all the things around the Bootloader and ROMs about MI 8.
1. How I can find if the phone's Bootloader is Unlocked for real or not, because i see there are some Fake Unlocks which is not good of course.
2. IF the Bootloader is really unlocked can I flash TWRP through fastboot like on all other devices with these commands:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot reboot
or there is another way to flash TWRP to Mi 8?
3. Can you flash a ROM to Mi8 using TWRP or only through Mi FlashTool? And again - is there something more special or unusual in flashing ROM to Mi8?
4. IF the Bootloader is Unlocked is it possible for the phone to RE-LOCK or getting into boot loop after updating through OTA or by Hard Resetting the phone, because I read here and there people had unlocked Mi 8, but after updating the phone through OTA or after hard resetting the phone they went into boot loop/-relocked. I'm not quite sure if I believe this, based on my previous experience with flashing phones, but who knows... so if someone can confirm or deny this, please answer.
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straightup said:
Hello everyone, I'm waiting my phone to arrive next week with unlocked bootloader and Official Global ROM (the phone itself is the Chinese version), but after seeing so many threads regarding bricked phones I got afraid I will brick mine too. So I want to ask a few questions and summarize all the things around the Bootloader and ROMs about MI 8.
1. How I can find if the phone's Bootloader is Unlocked for real or not, because i see there are some Fake Unlocks which is not good of course.
2. IF the Bootloader is really unlocked can I flash TWRP through fastboot like on all other devices with these commands:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot reboot
or there is another way to flash TWRP to Mi 8?
3. Can you flash a ROM to Mi8 using TWRP or only through Mi FlashTool? And again - is there something more special or unusual in flashing ROM to Mi8?
4. IF the Bootloader is Unlocked is it possible for the phone to RE-LOCK or getting into boot loop after updating through OTA or by Hard Resetting the phone, because I read here and there people had unlocked Mi 8, but after updating the phone through OTA or after hard resetting the phone they went into boot loop/-relocked. I'm not quite sure if I believe this, based on my previous experience with flashing phones, but who knows... so if someone can confirm or deny this, please answer.
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1. You will see a lock icon under the kernel logo if it's unlocked.
2. Yep
3. I use TWRP to flash stuff to my Mi 8 SE, I doubt the Mi 8 is a magical exception
4. Not sure, don't even do a dumb thing like that, use Xiaomi.eu builds instead. I flashed a pure stock firmware once and it only overwrote TWRP with the stock recovery ( it became completely stock, simply put )
Thank you Marionette
Hello guys,
I am new to the forum and a proud owner of Mi 8 /dipper/. I read every post in this tread /and in many others/ and I have some questions:
1. Currently my device is on 8.8.9 eu rom so I would like to update to 8.8.16 eu rom. From settings I check for update and it shows "up to date". My options are that I can download the new rom, transfer it to the phone and from there either hit "choose update package" from settings or flash via twrp. What is the difference between the two choices? I read that if flash via twrp then I need to wipe dalvik/cache, but can I update via os settings and if "yes" do I need then to boot twrp and again wipe dalvik/cache?
2. My device came with unlocked bootloader so I presume it was unlocked with someone else account. If I decide to go china stable/stock for my phone/ and lock the bootloader, then will I apply and wait to unlock it again? If I download Mi unlock and hit "unlock", while the bootloader is unlocked /dont know is it possible/ will my account bind to the device?
Thank you in advance,
s7eVe90 said:
Hello guys,
I am new to the forum and a proud owner of Mi 8 /dipper/. I read every post in this tread /and in many others/ and I have some questions:
1. Currently my device is on 8.8.9 eu rom so I would like to update to 8.8.16 eu rom. From settings I check for update and it shows "up to date". My options are that I can download the new rom, transfer it to the phone and from there either hit "choose update package" from settings or flash via twrp. What is the difference between the two choices? I read that if flash via twrp then I need to wipe dalvik/cache, but can I update via os settings and if "yes" do I need then to boot twrp and again wipe dalvik/cache?
2. My device came with unlocked bootloader so I presume it was unlocked with someone else account. If I decide to go china stable/stock for my phone/ and lock the bootloader, then will I apply and wait to unlock it again? If I download Mi unlock and hit "unlock", while the bootloader is unlocked /dont know is it possible/ will my account bind to the device?
Thank you in advance,
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You've already received answers to your questions? https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/8-8-16.45718/post-437870
_katho_ said:
You've already received answers to your questions?
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Partially I have received answer to my question but its never bad to receive a second opinion. I still don't know am I able to flash china stable, lock the bootloader and everything be okey /there won't be any bricks/. Then if I decide to unlock should I wait to unlock the bootloader and can I bind now my account to the device trough unlocking while its unlocked or smth like that?