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will an unlocked bootloader cause updates to fail? any help would be appreciated.

Hi All,
I hope I am asking in the right area and forgive me if I havent.
I have a Mi Mix 128gb running Niui Global 8.0 Stable 8.0.7.0.0 MAHCNDI which I believe is a vendor rom? I try to go into updates as I see on the MIUI website there is a version 8.0.10.0. and I would like to update to that.
-I tried the update button where it takes a few seconds saying checking and comes back with no updates available.
-I then tried the choose update package in the update app and chose the rom I moved onto the phone (not in a folder as specified) and it says getting info and then comes back 'couldnt verify update package'.
-I then tried the reboot to recovery mode and named the rom 'update.zip' as specified and all I got when I tried to enter reboot to recovery mode from the actual update app was a black screen wth a phone and a cord plugged in and a website address, no graphical selection tool where I was able to select using volume up and down etc.
I had read somewhere it could be due to the fact that when the vendor flashed the global rom they may have left the bootloader unlocked and that is why the phone isnt finding the update or running it from the file on the phone.
Does this make any sense or am I just missing everything and doing something wrong?
If it is the unlocked can I lock it again to so that I am able to update.
I did try the other thread on verifying the bootloader and how to type in the command to relock it but I wasnt able to use the ADB as I am not all together familiar on how to use it.
If anyone out there can give me a hand I would be forever grateful and I would ask that if you can help that it be as detailed as possible as I need all the help I can get
Thanks so much in advance

Dis you get your Mi Mix from a vendor who loaded Gapps for you? I think that 8.0.7.0.0 is a vendor ROM, not the CN Stable or EU Stable ROM.
I suggest you find the ROM guideline thread here and update to the CN or EU Stable ROM
Best
J

It is definitely a vendor rom. To begin with, this phone has no Official Global rom yet. It states it is a global rom but in the Rom name it contains the letter CN, which identifies the rom as the chinese rom. Therefor yes, it is a vendor rom.
I don't have the phone yet so take my advice with a grain of salt, but i'm pretty sure that an unlocked bootloader does not interfere with installing roms/getting ota updates etc. Sorry, with an unlocked bootloader you can't get OTA updates. But you've got a vendor rom so you wouldn't be able to get one in the first place even with a locked bootloader.
I think that if your bootloader is really unlocked, the fastest and easiest way to flash the newest rom would be by using the MiFlash program from Xiaomi. Here's a guide for that:
http://en.miui.com/thread-307744-1-1.html
(Method 3, Step 2)
Let me know if you managed to flash it.

Blackphantom said:
It is definitely a vendor rom. To begin with, this phone has no Official Global rom yet. It states it is a global rom but in the Rom name it contains the letter CN, which identifies the rom as the chinese rom. Therefor yes, it is a vendor rom.
I don't have the phone yet so take my advice with a grain of salt, but i'm pretty sure that an unlocked bootloader does not interfere with installing roms/getting ota updates etc. Sorry, with an unlocked bootloader you can't get OTA updates. But you've got a vendor rom so you wouldn't be able to get one in the first place even with a locked bootloader.
I think that if your bootloader is really unlocked, the fastest and easiest way to flash the newest rom would be by using the MiFlash program from Xiaomi. Here's a guide for that:
http://en.miui.com/thread-307744-1-1.html
(Method 3, Step 2)
Let me know if you managed to flash it.
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Thanks very much for help. I managed to flash it to the official Chinese rom but now things like the proximity sensor isnt working and a few other things. Still cant get the google movies to download or play either so I will try your guide....will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again!

imapfsr said:
Thanks very much for help. I managed to flash it to the official Chinese rom but now things like the proximity sensor isnt working and a few other things. Still cant get the google movies to download or play either so I will try your guide....will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again!
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If by "google movies" you're referring to movies downloaded from google play, then make sure you disable download manager in the Miui appstore settings. It connects to a chinese proxy and therefor is buggy and really slow.

Thanks to everyone on this forum as I now have a EU rom running on my mix and everything is working. I can download and watch movies from Google Play, I can watch and download Netflix and Google Contacts (the app not sync) now installs and works. Now this is the phone I wanted it to be and I am thrilled.
Thanks again

imapfsr said:
Thanks to everyone on this forum as I now have a EU rom running on my mix and everything is working. I can download and watch movies from Google Play, I can watch and download Netflix and Google Contacts (the app not sync) now installs and works. Now this is the phone I wanted it to be and I am thrilled.
Thanks again
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Glad to hear that it worked out for you.

imapfsr said:
Thanks to everyone on this forum as I now have a EU rom running on my mix and everything is working. I can download and watch movies from Google Play, I can watch and download Netflix and Google Contacts (the app not sync) now installs and works. Now this is the phone I wanted it to be and I am thrilled.
Thanks again
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I would like to know how did you do it, because I need to do the same
TIA

stevm said:
I would like to know how did you do it, because I need to do the same
TIA
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Just follow the directions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/development/recovery-official-twrp-xiaomi-mi-mix-t3498960
And you shouldn't have any issues.
Did your phone come with the Global 8.0 Stable 8.0.7.0.0 MAHCNDI s that is what mine started with and the only issue was that I had to use the ADL mode to get the phone to recognize and take the TWRP so I could get the EU rom working. Been using it for a few days now and no issues whatsoever. Good luck!

Xiaomi Mi5 Prime .RAW and FAKE ROM removing

Hello, I own Xiaomi Mi5 Prime, is it possible to make it capture images in .RAW format, if yes, whats the way? Thanks!

pi4a7a said:
Hello, I own Xiaomi Mi5 Prime, is it possible to make it capture images in .RAW format, if yes, whats the way? Thanks!
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Try some 3rd part app like Footej Camera (should be free to check if RAW is available) or other camera apps like (manual camera, proshot etc.) to see if it has RAW support.
RAW option is available in Footej Camera in My Mi5 prime with RR rom. The last MIUI version (Xiaomi.eu version) that I checked also passed the manual camera compatibility test which should mean that rom will support RAW too and have camera2 api enabled. Newer Global rom probably have camera2 api enabled too.
LineageOS also have camera2 api and RAW support (most probably).

JRC1995 said:
Try some 3rd part app like Footej Camera (should be free to check if RAW is available) or other camera apps like (manual camera, proshot etc.) to see if it has RAW support.
RAW option is available in Footej Camera in My Mi5 prime with RR rom. The last MIUI version (Xiaomi.eu version) that I checked also passed the manual camera compatibility test which should mean that rom will support RAW too and have camera2 api enabled. Newer Global rom probably have camera2 api enabled too.
LineageOS also have camera2 api and RAW support (most probably).
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Im using MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNBD) | Stable ROM
My Mi5P doesn't pass the Manual camera compatibility test... aaannnd there is no option in Footej Camera for raw just the quality of the JPEG.
Which MIUI rom should I flash for RAW support?
Also I want to ask about the updater app, looks like it can't connect with network its version 3.0.0 is there update or something ?
Thanks.

pi4a7a said:
Im using MIUI Global 7.2.8.0.0(MAACNBD) | Stable ROM
My Mi5P doesn't pass the Manual camera compatibility test... aaannnd there is no option in Footej Camera for raw just the quality of the JPEG.
Which MIUI rom should I flash for RAW support?
Also I want to ask about the updater app, looks like it can't connect with network its version 3.0.0 is there update or something ?
Thanks.
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Firstly you seem to be having a very old global rom. So you may need to update it.
If you click the the dots in footej camera you will get options like grid, white balance, single photo etc in the viewfinder.
If you click the single photo option you will get options for HDR, RAW, Burst mode.....
But I doubt you will get RAW support without the camera 2 api enabled (if it is enabled footej camera should also 'show' shutter speed and ISO in viewfinder by default.
But other than the camera thing, I have another major concern for your rom.
I am not sure, but I suspect that you have a 'fake ROM' or 'vendor ROM'.
"h t t p: //xiaomit ips.com/guide/how-to-spot-fake-miui-rom-on-your-phone/" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
You have more than 4 digits for the version apparently.
It is advisable to get rid of the fake rom as soon as possible....generally they are full of bugs..and may even have adwares and malwares with worse performace. And yes having a fake rom is probably the reason why you have no OTA yet....(not a network problem but a rom problem). Do your research and if you can confirm you are having a fake rom getting rid of it should be your first priority.
I was lucky to have a official global rom from the start, so I can't advise you on how to get rid of it from my own experience.
However I had this link bookmarked as I was expecting I will recieve a fake rom:
"h t t p : //en. miui .com/thread-309122-1-1.html" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
It seems to list some possible ways to remove the fake rom from least risky to most risky method. Most risky method should still be fine if you are flashing the proper rom, I guess.
EDL is often the recommended method for totally getting rid of it...but after a certain version Xiaomi blocked EDL or something.
Assuming your bootloader is locked, you can request for Mi unlock by explaining your situation and then fastboot flash your rom with the latest global beta (or stable) or you may be able to put twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu version of the rom (which is a bloatfree translated chinese version of miui....which is quite stable..)

JRC1995 said:
Firstly you seem to be having a very old global rom. So you may need to update it.
If you click the the dots in footej camera you will get options like grid, white balance, single photo etc in the viewfinder.
If you click the single photo option you will get options for HDR, RAW, Burst mode.....
But I doubt you will get RAW support without the camera 2 api enabled (if it is enabled footej camera should also 'show' shutter speed and ISO in viewfinder by default.
But other than the camera thing, I have another major concern for your rom.
I am not sure, but I suspect that you have a 'fake ROM' or 'vendor ROM'.
"h t t p: //xiaomit ips.com/guide/how-to-spot-fake-miui-rom-on-your-phone/" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
You have more than 4 digits for the version apparently.
It is advisable to get rid of the fake rom as soon as possible....generally they are full of bugs..and may even have adwares and malwares with worse performace. And yes having a fake rom is probably the reason why you have no OTA yet....(not a network problem but a rom problem). Do your research and if you can confirm you are having a fake rom getting rid of it should be your first priority.
I was lucky to have a official global rom from the start, so I can't advise you on how to get rid of it from my own experience.
However I had this link bookmarked as I was expecting I will recieve a fake rom:
"h t t p : //en. miui .com/thread-309122-1-1.html" (can't post links yet. Remove quotes and spaces to use the link)
It seems to list some possible ways to remove the fake rom from least risky to most risky method. Most risky method should still be fine if you are flashing the proper rom, I guess.
EDL is often the recommended method for totally getting rid of it...but after a certain version Xiaomi blocked EDL or something.
Assuming your bootloader is locked, you can request for Mi unlock by explaining your situation and then fastboot flash your rom with the latest global beta (or stable) or you may be able to put twrp and flash Xiaomi.eu version of the rom (which is a bloatfree translated chinese version of miui....which is quite stable..)
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Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
They say "Please note that the new MIUI versions (7.3.X.X and above) today already blocking this method (EDL), but if you have the old version you can use it."
Mine is 7.2 so I guess it's not locked right ?
Can you provide me the best step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
EDL
Thanks

pi4a7a said:
Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
Can you provide me a step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
Thanks
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Follow the 2nd link : "http://en.miui.com/thread-309122-1-1.html"
They have done a good job arranging the possible options along with links to other threads and tutorials necessary for this process.
Sorry, I am not too experienced myself regarding removal of a fake rom. I can help you with specific things like how to unlock bootloader or stuffs but totally getting rid of fake rom can be a complex process and many options and method may be needed to be tried.
First just try to do the simplest possible thing:
0) Backup all data if you need to. Pics, contacts stuffs....
1) Go to miui forum and download the latest China Dev Recovery rom. (It should have english language as an option but no
gapps). ("http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435") (you may also try the Global beta\stable roms)
2) Rename the downloaded rom to "update.zip" and put it in your phone.
3) Open updater app. Go to menu (three dots or something...) ->choose update package -> then choose the update.zip.
4) The app should try to verify the package and update to it.
5) If update is successfully done check about and see if the version number looks real.
If you happen to have successful then you have removed the fake rom. At this stage you may already have RAW support and more. But if you used the China Dev Rom, you may want to use the Global rom or custom roms for which you have to unlock bootloader. If you have somehow successfully updated to the official global beta\stable rom and don't want to root or try custom rom then no need to do anything.
Note you may first try the above steps using the latest global dev\stable rom and then if it fails, next try to us china dev\stable rom. I think there is a higher chance for china dev\stable rom to work successfully because fake roms are usually based on the china rom.
To unlock bootloader.
1) Make sure you have an MI account at miui forum...and also you must sign in with the same account in your phone. Your account and device should be connected. ALso make sure your MI\MIUI account has proper details like Name, Phone Number etc.
(Also it's better if you keep your name free of spaces).
2) Unlock developer mode. Search google on how to unlock developer settings in miui if you need to.
3) Go to developer settings (probably it will appear inside additional settings)> enable usb debugging and other usb related settings)
4) Enable "allow OEM bootloader unlock" (may not be exactly written like that, currently not in miui so I can't mention the option in exact terms) if the option is there.
5) I think in developer settings there was an option to check lock status of phone....and inside the option there is a button to associate the phone with mi account..do it. (may not be necessary, but just to be safe).
6) Then apply for unlock permission here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Note: Your name should be without spaces while filling up.
If you encounter warnings in chinese , use google translate or something. I was warned in chinese about my image verfiication
captcha error.
There you have to explain why you need to unlock bootloader. Clearly explain your need regarding why (it may be because you are still stuck in fake rom and you want to remove it or if you are already in official china rom you can explain that you want to shift to global rom).
7) Wait for the msg. They (Xiaomi) should message to your phone (the no. which is registered to your mi account) regarding if they have accepted your request and granted you unlock permission. After that they will provide the link to download the unlock tool and a code.
8) Connect your phone to computer after entering fastboot mode (power off your phone then hold volumn down+power button until you see the fastboot screen). Then just use the mi unlock tool that you will recieve and follow the instructions to unlock the phone. (for more details you may google on how to use mi unlock tool to unlock bootloader or something).
Once you have unlocked bootloader:
You can have several options. You may shift to global dev rom (download the fastboot rom for your device and use the mi flashing tool. "http://en.miui.com/a-234.html". Google for more details)
NOTE: Be careful following this steps. I won't be responsible if your device is bricked. I may have overlooked certain things so consider my instructions merely as a summary. Do check the links for details. Also even if the miui thread about unlocking bootloader suggest one to use china dev rom for unlocking, I have unlocked my bootloader from global beta rom and global stable rom may work too.
You may install twrp and then flash Xiaomi.eu (China versions of MIUI made bloatfree with more languages and necessary gapps like google play store and services) or you can try custom roms like Resurrection Remix, Lineage OS etc. All of them should have camera 2 api support, at least.
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pi4a7a said:
Whoa.. I didn't know that.. looks like mine is fake....
They say "Please note that the new MIUI versions (7.3.X.X and above) today already blocking this method (EDL), but if you have the old version you can use it."
Mine is 7.2 so I guess it's not locked right ?
Can you provide me the best step by step tutorial how to completely remove that fake stuff and install a brand new global stable MIUI rom ?
EDL
Thanks
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Apparently yes, you might be able to attempt EDL. However, I have no experience in that regards. You have to google it.

JRC1995 said:
Follow the 2nd link : "http://en.miui.com/thread-309122-1-1.html"
They have done a good job arranging the possible options along with links to other threads and tutorials necessary for this process.
Sorry, I am not too experienced myself regarding removal of a fake rom. I can help you with specific things like how to unlock bootloader or stuffs but totally getting rid of fake rom can be a complex process and many options and method may be needed to be tried.
First just try to do the simplest possible thing:
0) Backup all data if you need to. Pics, contacts stuffs....
1) Go to miui forum and download the latest China Dev Recovery rom. (It should have english language as an option but no
gapps). ("http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435") (you may also try the Global beta\stable roms)
2) Rename the downloaded rom to "update.zip" and put it in your phone.
3) Open updater app. Go to menu (three dots or something...) ->choose update package -> then choose the update.zip.
4) The app should try to verify the package and update to it.
5) If update is successfully done check about and see if the version number looks real.
If you happen to have successful then you have removed the fake rom. At this stage you may already have RAW support and more. But if you used the China Dev Rom, you may want to use the Global rom or custom roms for which you have to unlock bootloader. If you have somehow successfully updated to the official global beta\stable rom and don't want to root or try custom rom then no need to do anything.
Note you may first try the above steps using the latest global dev\stable rom and then if it fails, next try to us china dev\stable rom. I think there is a higher chance for china dev\stable rom to work successfully because fake roms are usually based on the china rom.
To unlock bootloader.
1) Make sure you have an MI account at miui forum...and also you must sign in with the same account in your phone. Your account and device should be connected. ALso make sure your MI\MIUI account has proper details like Name, Phone Number etc.
(Also it's better if you keep your name free of spaces).
2) Unlock developer mode. Search google on how to unlock developer settings in miui if you need to.
3) Go to developer settings (probably it will appear inside additional settings)> enable usb debugging and other usb related settings)
4) Enable "allow OEM bootloader unlock" (may not be exactly written like that, currently not in miui so I can't mention the option in exact terms) if the option is there.
5) I think in developer settings there was an option to check lock status of phone....and inside the option there is a button to associate the phone with mi account..do it. (may not be necessary, but just to be safe).
6) Then apply for unlock permission here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Note: Your name should be without spaces while filling up.
If you encounter warnings in chinese , use google translate or something. I was warned in chinese about my image verfiication
captcha error.
There you have to explain why you need to unlock bootloader. Clearly explain your need regarding why (it may be because you are still stuck in fake rom and you want to remove it or if you are already in official china rom you can explain that you want to shift to global rom).
7) Wait for the msg. They (Xiaomi) should message to your phone (the no. which is registered to your mi account) regarding if they have accepted your request and granted you unlock permission. After that they will provide the link to download the unlock tool and a code.
8) Connect your phone to computer after entering fastboot mode (power off your phone then hold volumn down+power button until you see the fastboot screen). Then just use the mi unlock tool that you will recieve and follow the instructions to unlock the phone. (for more details you may google on how to use mi unlock tool to unlock bootloader or something).
Once you have unlocked bootloader:
You can have several options. You may shift to global dev rom (download the fastboot rom for your device and use the mi flashing tool. "http://en.miui.com/a-234.html". Google for more details)
NOTE: Be careful following this steps. I won't be responsible if your device is bricked. I may have overlooked certain things so consider my instructions merely as a summary. Do check the links for details. Also even if the miui thread about unlocking bootloader suggest one to use china dev rom for unlocking, I have unlocked my bootloader from global beta rom and global stable rom may work too.
You may install twrp and then flash Xiaomi.eu (China versions of MIUI made bloatfree with more languages and necessary gapps like google play store and services) or you can try custom roms like Resurrection Remix, Lineage OS etc. All of them should have camera 2 api support, at least.
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Apparently yes, you might be able to attempt EDL. However, I have no experience in that regards. You have to google it.
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I downloaded Version: V8.1.4.0.MAAMIDI (MIUI8) Global Stable ROM from their site
Did as you said with the Updater app, now all I see is black screen with white circle spinning from about 5 minutes.
In case this method bricks my device what should I do?
Edit: It's booting now..
Edit2: Nothing really happened, just drained my battery with 4%. Everything is still the same...

What exactly did happen?
IIRC the updater app first verify the package and then tries to update.
Was the verification successful?
Did it directly went to the black screen in one go?
Also you may wait for at least 10-20 minutes.
I am not really experienced in this method...I only suggested as it was written in the link.
I don't think it's exactly bricked, the white circle means something is going on......if the updater successfully updated first boot should take some time.
In case of brick., I am not sure what to do with a locked bootloader. You will probably be able to still go to fastboot (holding volume down + power button)....but not exactly sure what after that. May be you will need an engineering cable. May be make a thread here or search google regard what to do when mi 5 bricked with locked bootloader.
Here's a thread where an user bricked his phone while bootloader is locked: http://en.miui.com/thread-474717-1-1.html
Hopefully the solution given in the reply should work: http://en.miui.com/thread-298885-1-1.html

JRC1995 said:
What exactly did happen?
IIRC the updater app first verify the package and then tries to update.
Was the verification successful?
Did it directly went to the black screen in one go?
Also you may wait for at least 10-20 minutes.
I am not really experienced in this method...I only suggested as it was written in the link.
I don't think it's exactly bricked, the white circle means something is going on......if the updater successfully updated first boot should take some time.
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The Updater verificated the package and then it ask me am I sure, etc. and I agreed then the circle for 10 min. then restarted, and nothing changed...

pi4a7a said:
Edit: It's booting now..
Edit2: Nothing really happened, just drained my battery with 4%. Everything is still the same...
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So still the vendor rom?
I guess you can try china dev recovery rom next.
Or other methods. May be start by unlocking bootloader (may have to wait 3-10 days to get permission and in the end they may even deny permission for some reason) or you may take the risk and try EDL searching google for guide.

JRC1995 said:
So still the vendor rom?
I guess you can try china dev recovery rom next.
Or other methods. May be start by unlocking bootloader (may have to wait 3-10 days to get permission and in the end they may even deny permission for some reason) or you may take the risk and try EDL searching google for guide.
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Yup...
I will try the China rom but wasn't this rom without Google Play store and Google Services, how can I get them without unlocking bootloader?
If this fails I will try Option Two... Or I will try it directly

pi4a7a said:
Yup...
I will try the China rom but wasn't this rom without Google Play store and Google Services, how can I get them without unlocking bootloader?
If this fails I will try Option Two... Or I will try it directly
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Here's a relevant thread (check the whole discussion, and decide how you wanna do it): https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/play-store-mi5-chinese-dev-miui-8-rom-t3578236
Apparently this is usually the suggested way to install gapps in china rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-299317-1-1.html

JRC1995 said:
Here's a relevant thread (check the whole discussion, and decide how you wanna do it): https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/play-store-mi5-chinese-dev-miui-8-rom-t3578236
Apparently this is usually the suggested way to install gapps in china rom: http://en.miui.com/thread-299317-1-1.html
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Tried China ROM but it couldnt be verified by the Updater...
The Mi tool for PC shows the picture from the first post from this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-309629-1-1.html
I really don't want to unlock the bootloader what should I do..

pi4a7a said:
Tried China ROM but it couldnt be verified by the Updater...
The Mi tool for PC shows the picture from the first post from this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-309629-1-1.html
I really don't want to unlock the bootloader what should I do..
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For chinese characters you can try google translate phone app to get the gist of what is going on.
Also the thread is quite old, I wonder if the same thing can be done using the English version of MI PC Suite or not. You can try that if the language barrier poses a problem. But I am not sure if there are any reason for which english version shouldn't be used or not.
Even if you unlock bootloader it can be relocked again while flashing the global fastboot rom using mi flash tool if you choose the clean all and lock (or something like that) option.

JRC1995 said:
For chinese characters you can try google translate phone app to get the gist of what is going on.
Also the thread is quite old, I wonder if the same thing can be done using the English version of MI PC Suite or not. You can try that if the language barrier poses a problem. But I am not sure if there are any reason for which english version shouldn't be used or not.
Even if you unlock bootloader it can be relocked again while flashing the global fastboot rom using mi flash tool if you choose the clean all and lock (or something like that) option.
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I just don't want to go through the unlocking process and requesting and stuff...
I give up...

UPDATE!
I just coudn't sleep all night because of that...
So I followed so many guides and nothing worked, then I discovered this one - http://en.miui.com/thread-293457-1-1.html
Everything went fine, now my phone is going through first boot up so im waiting, Ill update is with more details when I got results.
EDIT: The device got bricked... I went through the procces again and this time the PC Suite (English version) found a newer ROM and installed it, it said procces failed or something like that, the device turned on and it was with the new 8.2 china rom, all information was on the phone, everything is good now, Thanks for all the help
Suggesting all to you guys with Fake Mi rom, remove it!

pi4a7a said:
UPDATE!
I just coudn't sleep all night because of that...
So I followed so many guides and nothing worked, then I discovered this one - http://en.miui.com/thread-293457-1-1.html
Everything went fine, now my phone is going through first boot up so im waiting, Ill update is with more details when I got results.
EDIT: The device got bricked... I went through the procces again and this time the PC Suite (English version) found a newer ROM and installed it, it said procces failed or something like that, the device turned on and it was with the new 8.2 china rom, all information was on the phone, everything is good now, Thanks for all the help
Suggesting all to you guys with Fake Mi rom, remove it!
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I don't know what happened, but it's all's well when the end is well, I guess.
It sounds like you went through a messy processes, some bugs may appear as a result....if you experience strange graphical bugs or something you might consider full wipe flashing but if there is no major bugs (though there are some bugs that are part of the rom which won't be gone no matter how clean the flash is), things should be alright now if you are on the official version.
I am not sure if camera2 api is enabled by default in 8.2 stable china rom (which is what I am guessing you have now?) but hopefully it is enabled. In miui 8 camera 2 can still be enabled by editing build props even if it is not enabled by default but that will need root which will need bootloader unlocking beforehand......but hopefully latest stable version is enabled by default.
So it seems you are stuck on the china rom...but if you can make gapps work with it, it might not be so bad. I also hear that china roms are more supported and has less bug (3rd party widgets didin't work well in latest global dev but work for me in latest xiaomi.eu based on china rom) and many users said that china rom has better audio output (in headphone or something)...but that may be fixed in latest global rom....well my point is that there can be some pros in staying in china rom too.

JRC1995 said:
I don't know what happened, but it's all's well when the end is well, I guess.
It sounds like you went through a messy processes, some bugs may appear as a result....if you experience strange graphical bugs or something you might consider full wipe flashing but if there is no major bugs (though there are some bugs that are part of the rom which won't be gone no matter how clean the flash is), things should be alright now if you are on the official version.
I am not sure if camera2 api is enabled by default in 8.2 stable china rom (which is what I am guessing you have now?) but hopefully it is enabled. In miui 8 camera 2 can still be enabled by editing build props even if it is not enabled by default but that will need root which will need bootloader unlocking beforehand......but hopefully latest stable version is enabled by default.
So it seems you are stuck on the china rom...but if you can make gapps work with it, it might not be so bad. I also hear that china roms are more supported and has less bug (3rd party widgets didin't work well in latest global dev but work for me in latest xiaomi.eu based on china rom) and many users said that china rom has better audio output (in headphone or something)...but that may be fixed in latest global rom....well my point is that there can be some pros in staying in china rom too.
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There are no bugs at all. Raw is not supported...
Now I want to swap to Global stable rom, is that posssible ? This is top priority now.
If not, How can I get google play working on this china 8.2 stable?

pi4a7a said:
There are no bugs at all. Raw is not supported...
Now I want to swap to Global stable rom, is that posssible ? This is top priority now.
If not, How can I get google play working on this china 8.2 stable?
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So it didn't pass the manual camera compatibility test? (Note, RAW is not available in stock camera, it can only be used in some 3rd party camera if camera 2 api is enabled which can be checked using manual camera compatibility test)
I guess, then they implemented this feature in the dev versions. You can probably update to china dev by downloading the latest china dev ota rom and updating it with the updater app after renaming it to update.zip. Or they will probably implement it in the later stable versions which they will release.
Switching to global rom without unlocking bootloader? Now that process is not as straightforward.
Here's a thread about it: http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
But it talks about making\buying an engineering cable.....unlocking bootloader is much less hassle imo and in future all these rom switicng things will be lot easier.......
For installing google apps in china rom, you need google installer or something, I guess. Installing gapps should be the simplest thing that you can try at the moment, I guess. You have to use google installer or something.
http://www.technobuzz.net/install-google-apps-xiaomi-miui-china-rom/
https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/
I gave some links earlier too...I really haven't tried any of these things, google can be your friends in this regards.

JRC1995 said:
So it didn't pass the manual camera compatibility test? (Note, RAW is not available in stock camera, it can only be used in some 3rd party camera if camera 2 api is enabled which can be checked using manual camera compatibility test)
I guess, then they implemented this feature in the dev versions. You can probably update to china dev by downloading the latest china dev ota rom and updating it with the updater app after renaming it to update.zip. Or they will probably implement it in the later stable versions which they will release.
Switching to global rom without unlocking bootloader? Now that process is not as straightforward.
Here's a thread about it: http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
But it talks about making\buying an engineering cable.....unlocking bootloader is much less hassle imo and in future all these rom switicng things will be lot easier.......
For installing google apps in china rom, you need google installer or something, I guess. Installing gapps should be the simplest thing that you can try at the moment, I guess. You have to use google installer or something.
http://www.technobuzz.net/install-google-apps-xiaomi-miui-china-rom/
https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/
I gave some links earlier too...I really haven't tried any of these things, google can be your friends in this regards.
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So if I unlock my bootloader it will be easy to change to Global Stable right?
I will reques unlock code.
Can you share the process for UB please?
And how to lock it later if its not ok to stay with unlocked..

V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM Beta or Stable?

Hi all, I see there is an update listed on this page link V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM.
Can someone confirm if this has been released as stable already? And if you received it, how is this an improvement over V12.0.1? I am holding on to V11 as I heard V12s initial release was not that well polished and strains the battery.
Thanks!

it's only security update for August
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk

LubbeSGS said:
Hi all, I see there is an update listed on this page link V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM.
Can someone confirm if this has been released as stable already? And if you received it, how is this an improvement over V12.0.1? I am holding on to V11 as I heard V12s initial release was not that well polished and strains the battery.
Thanks!
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- I have received this OTA update and it's stable.
- Everything work's more or less stable, at least I didn't find any issue until now.
- What I have noticed is that Weather app is replaced with G version in his name and now one can update this app manually without previous notorious "authorisation" issue.
- Mi Global Browser is still there and still can't be uninstalled ( Failed [-1000] error in adb shell during uninstall).
- In Indian Forbes site I have seen that they will release update which will allow uninstalling MiBrowser and few other apps because Indian government have banned all of these apps.
- Battery life is a little better from previous ROM.
- There is no more stuttering in Chrome browser.
- That's my humble experience so far.

Thanks @Jehonan I think I may give it a shot then.

Cannot flash the update
I am on miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM.
I did not get the OTA yet and my battery life is very poor so I am eager to upgrade, I tried to update manually from the updater to either files:
- miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM
- miui-blockota-cepheus_eea_global-V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM-V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM
but I always get the "Sorry, flash to this stable version is not allowed".
Any ideas what is the problem?

meroupow said:
I am on miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM.
I did not get the OTA yet and my battery life is very poor so I am eager to upgrade, I tried to update manually from the updater to either files:
- miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM
- miui-blockota-cepheus_eea_global-V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM-V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM
but I always get the "Sorry, flash to this stable version is not allowed".
Any ideas what is the problem?
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Which update procedure did You follow?
Did You make folder on root of the internal drive, copied appropriate downloaded ROM inside this folder and start upgrade from there?

I went to the Rom version in settings. Cliqued on the 3 dots. Select rom to install. Then tried to import the files from download, root, dowloaded_roms folders. Same result: "flash to this stable version is not allowed".
With the same procedure I am able te reflash miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM as much as I want. But no way to upgrade.
I also tried from recovery. But there is no option to flash update.zip.

meroupow said:
I went to the Rom version in settings. Cliqued on the 3 dots. Select rom to install. Then tried to import the files from download, root, dowloaded_roms folders. Same result: "flash to this stable version is not allowed".
With the same procedure I am able te reflash miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM as much as I want. But no way to upgrade.
I also tried from recovery. But there is no option to flash update.zip.
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Did You tried with OTA version of this update?
Same procedure, in root of the drive in downloaded_rom folder copy OTA update and start update from there.
Here is a link to ROM's.
P.S.
I believe that You must first go with OTA version of the firmware because of the downloaded ROM decrypting procedure. After that You can go with recovery type of ROM (full ROM upgrade).

Yes, I tried the update file as well.
Both files give the same error ("Sorry, flash to this stable version is not allowed"):
- miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM_44dcb66933_10.0.zip
- miui-blockota-cepheus_eea_global-V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM-V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM-789914bb83-10.0.zip
I am able to flash V12.0.1 from the same site so I am sure to be on the right ROM:
- miui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM_4d28c84f58_10.0
Something else is preventing the upgrade.

Well, I found out that I needed to change the region settings from France to Belgium... now it updates.
How stupid!

Hi all, I'm having a strange behaviour after the update: the quick charge ( using a wireless charger ) isn't working anymore.
Does anyone have the same issue?

stocaprimo said:
Hi all, I'm having a strange behaviour after the update: the quick charge ( using a wireless charger ) isn't working anymore.
Does anyone have the same issue?
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Nope!
Mine is working as it should, without any issue what so ever.
Strange!
Did You check wireless charger itself?!
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meroupow said:
Well, I found out that I needed to change the region settings from France to Belgium... now it updates.
How stupid!
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Excellent!
I'm glad it worked for You!
Good luck in the future!
P.S.
There is nothing stupid about this so don't blame yourself!
I would rather call this Xiaomi's stupidity and theirs mumbo jumbo with all of these "special" update procedures !

What is yhe exact solution to this problem

I already tried to change my region it didn't work for me im using redmi note 8 pro Indonesia rom

General MIUI 12 EEA Stable ROM V12.0.9.0.RKBEUXM

... did you know 12.0.9.0 for EEA devices has been published?
Link to announcement: https://c.mi.com/thread-3629706-1-0.html
Recovery/Updater ZIP: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.9.0.RKBEUXM/miui_VENUSEEAGlobal_V12.0.9.0.RKBEUXM_488d4eb5c0_11.0.zip
Fastboot: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.9.0....EUXM_20210307.0000.00_11.0_eea_a9dcd237a8.tgz

Do not update if you use a third party launcher:
You can't close app in recents apps, when you swipe up to kill an app, it just crash and goes back to homescreen and the app isn't killed.
I'm done with this trash smartphone, Xiaomi is too awful, MIUI is badly made, full of bugs, awful battery life. So overrated imo.

I don't received it yet. Wish region we can find it ?

strange cos I do not have received it and it's nowhere on Mi website

The V12.0.9.0.RKBEUXM is only released to {Croatia, Greece, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic & Slovakia}

Just flash flash_all_except_storage.bat (fastboot version) on top of V12.0.3.0.RKBEUXM and everything seams ok.
Dirty flash worked, my data is safe

for me flash_all_except_storage.bat was not working. All the time claimed "Antirollback check error". But I'm on 1 and the image is also on 1. Anyway - so I just copied the .zip on the internal storage and did a local update. All working fine - no issues (bootloader still locked - 4 days to go and was on V12.0.3.0RKBEUXM before).

Have this problem when single click on a word. Don't know if it's due to this firmware

hardtheory said:
Have this problem when single click on a word. Don't know if it's due to this firmware
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No problem here with 12.0.2.0 and Opera Beta and Chrome

RoughNeck1971 said:
for me flash_all_except_storage.bat was not working. All the time claimed "Antirollback check error". But I'm on 1 and the image is also on 1. Anyway - so I just copied the .zip on the internal storage and did a local update. All working fine - no issues (bootloader still locked - 4 days to go and was on V12.0.3.0RKBEUXM before).
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How did you make that? Did local Update, i have not found this option in the app for update. Thank you.

Azev said:
How did you make that? Did local Update, i have not found this option in the app for update. Thank you.
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You need to go to settings and click on the MIUI-Version Logo. There you see the screen with your actual version and it checks for update. Just click there 10 times on the Logo. Then it will activate the function. Click on the 3 dots on the top right and you will see some extra entries. One of it is to select which update to install. There you select the file which you have copied onto internal memory.

RoughNeck1971 said:
for me flash_all_except_storage.bat was not working. All the time claimed "Antirollback check error". But I'm on 1 and the image is also on 1. Anyway - so I just copied the .zip on the internal storage and did a local update. All working fine - no issues (bootloader still locked - 4 days to go and was on V12.0.3.0RKBEUXM before).
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Just open the bat file and delete the Antirollback check section

PandaKiller said:
Just open the bat file and delete the Antirollback check section
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Thanks. But is that secure enough? Do I need to check the antiroll number? Or if it is the right ROM then jsut remove and flash.

RoughNeck1971 said:
Thanks. But is that secure enough? Do I need to check the antiroll number? Or if it is the right ROM then jsut remove and flash.
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I did that to rollback from MIUI 12 version 21.3.3 with no issues, but using flash_all that clears storage.

Is it normal that restarting the phone also reset battery stat?

Wahoux said:
Do not update if you use a third party launcher:
You can't close app in recents apps, when you swipe up to kill an app, it just crash and goes back to homescreen and the app isn't killed.
I'm done with this trash smartphone, Xiaomi is too awful, MIUI is badly made, full of bugs, awful battery life. So overrated imo.
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Android 11 issue i think. No android 11 rom supports 3rd party launchers properly. Issues in Lineage OS even

Hi,
Do you think I could flash my unlocked M2011K2G (Orange ROM - 12.0.1.0 RKBEUOR) with MIUI 12 EEA Stable ROM V12.0.9.0.RKBEUXM?
When I tried, I got this message "mismatching image and device".
Thanks,
Goran

trifa said:
Hi,
Do you think I could flash my unlocked M2011K2G (Orange ROM - 12.0.1.0 RKBEUOR) with MIUI 12 EEA Stable ROM V12.0.9.0.RKBEUXM?
When I tried, I got this message "mismatching image and device".
Thanks,
Goran
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Have you unlock your bootloader ?

Pikaone41 said:
Have you unlock your bootloader ?
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Yes, as I mentioned above. Strange thing is I am getting this message "mismatching image and device".

try with : V12.0.3.0.RKBEUXM or use xiaomitool v2

Question MIUI Rollback 13.0.17.0.SKFEUXM to 13.0.16.0.SKFEUXM

Hello!
the latest MIUI update I've received, 13.0.17.0.SKFMIXM, is not owrking as good as the one I was using, namely 13.0.16.0.SKFMIXM.
I've found and downloaded the 3.41 GB and something full rom and the OTA update of 266.39 MB.
I've tried with each one the following procedure:
rename the file to update.zip
copy it into the root folder of the phone
tap various time on the miui 13 logo to get the "select update package menu"
...every time it says that can't verify the update package, try via usb.
I was so happy with the 10.0.16.0. what can I do? I fear that a factory restore and a subsequent update will bring it back to 13.0.16.0.
Thank you in advance for the help.

awambawamb said:
Hello!
the latest MIUI update I've received, 13.0.17.0.SKFMIXM, is not owrking as good as the one I was using, namely 13.0.16.0.SKFMIXM.
I've found and downloaded the 3.41 GB and something full rom and the OTA update of 266.39 MB.
I've tried with each one the following procedure:
rename the file to update.zip
copy it into the root folder of the phone
tap various time on the miui 13 logo to get the "select update package menu"
...every time it says that can't verify the update package, try via usb.
I was so happy with the 10.0.16.0. what can I do? I fear that a factory restore and a subsequent update will bring it back to 13.0.16.0.
Thank you in advance for the help.
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Google fastboot flash with PC or recovery flash via custom Recovery.
For both the bootloader has to be unlocked. In my opinion there's no other way to rollback .

I've downloaded the right version (EEA) and now I'm getting the message "impossible to downgrade".
ahahah. this is so stupid.
I had a nice, fully working phone, now it's back to garbage and I can't rollback. starting from the battery usage - now I can't activate the battery saver and the drop down menu is transparent and unreadable unless i turn off the battery saver.
My only option is to navigate a jungle of fake infos and obscure downloads to flash the phone - since there is no clear guide. I might be wrong; if there is a CLEAR guide on how to properly flash a Redmi Note 10 Pro, where can I find it?
Cheers.
A

awambawamb said:
....
My only option is to navigate a jungle of fake infos and obscure downloads to flash the phone - since there is no clear guide......
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I advise to search for the right information on XDA and the downloads from Xiaomi servers.

awambawamb said:
I've downloaded the right version (EEA) and now I'm getting the message "impossible to downgrade".
ahahah. this is so stupid.
I had a nice, fully working phone, now it's back to garbage and I can't rollback. starting from the battery usage - now I can't activate the battery saver and the drop down menu is transparent and unreadable unless i turn off the battery saver.
My only option is to navigate a jungle of fake infos and obscure downloads to flash the phone - since there is no clear guide. I might be wrong; if there is a CLEAR guide on how to properly flash a Redmi Note 10 Pro, where can I find it?
Cheers.
A
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Downgrading using the rename trick is not possible now due to OTA validation. But still, downgrading is still possible as long as the bootloader is unlocked (you can re-lock bootloader afterwards btw so no worry about banking apps).
Procedure might be something similar to this:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash any latest OSS ROM (this is just to remove MIUI)
3. Use MiFlash and fastboot method to install old versions (re-lock if you want)
Alternatively, after No.2 you can directly install the old update through custom recovery and just keep bootloader unlocked. Though this means that you'll have to deal with hiding rooting and passing safetynet.
PS: Just to add, Anti-Rollback is not yet enabled for sweet so no worries with getting bricked while downgrading. Just be careful and flash appropriately.

Thanks for the kind reply, @BigChungus321 . Glad to hear that I can still unlock and lock the bootloader! at least for those 6 months of warranty.
Just one thing, in the step you suggested you said:
1. Unlock bootloader​2. Flash any latest OSS ROM (this is just to remove MIUI)​3. Use MiFlash and fastboot method to install old versions (re-lock if you want)​Alternatively, after No.2 you can directly install the old update through custom recovery and just keep bootloader unlocked. Though this means that you'll have to deal with hiding rooting and passing safetynet.​​Directly installing the old update ( MIUI 13.0.16.0.SKFEUXM ) isn't the same as using MiFlash and fastboot to install the old version, or I am missing a part here?
In this very moment I've made a backup of all the pictures and a list of all the apps installed, to help googling them again later, in preparation for asking the MIUI lords the permit to unlock my device.
Also, I've a friend who has the same phone but it has never been updated; based on my personal experience, if I'd like her to avoid the issues I've found in 13.0.17.0, would it be safe to tell her to manually update the phone with the "select update package menu"?

wow.
I was ready to unlock the phone, but I forgot to unlock the "Mi unlock" in the developer options. So I went there and seems that I cannot unlock: I keep receiving the message "connect to the netwrok and try again".
Am I missing some piece of information here?

awambawamb said:
Directly installing the old update ( MIUI 13.0.16.0.SKFEUXM ) isn't the same as using MiFlash and fastboot to install the old version, or I am missing a part here?
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It is the same but I do encounter people who face anti-rollback error rejecting the downgrade if flashing from MIUI to MIUI. But going from OSS to MIUI, this arb check does not seem to occur.
awambawamb said:
In this very moment I've made a backup of all the pictures and a list of all the apps installed, to help googling them again later, in preparation for asking the MIUI lords the permit to unlock my device.
Also, I've a friend who has the same phone but it has never been updated; based on my personal experience, if I'd like her to avoid the issues I've found in 13.0.17.0, would it be safe to tell her to manually update the phone with the "select update package menu"?
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No clue if that prevents the issue/bug you encounter. I usually just dirty flash the full rom update (not the incremental which is around ~200mb) in recovery and I don't seem to get issue this way, aside from recovery being replaced because dm-verity is getting activated again.
awambawamb said:
wow.
I was ready to unlock the phone, but I forgot to unlock the "Mi unlock" in the developer options. So I went there and seems that I cannot unlock: I keep receiving the message "connect to the netwrok and try again".
Am I missing some piece of information here?
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I've seen many people who have this issue too. Again, no clue how to fix this. Maybe reboot, and just enable mobile data. Try changing sim card or switching sim card slots. Use other Mi Account for unlocking. I did see discussions about how using the same sim card and same Mi account can on a different device can cause this. I still have no clue how to fix this though so sorry. Might be a good idea to use a fresh sim card and mi account if you still encounter it.