i am on latest global stable miui8 rom and i want to unlock bootloader
i already have the permission (got it 10 days ago)
but it shows cannot verify error
what should i do please help
me needs cyanogenmod
Same here, got permission but can't verify.
Also on latest stable global.
"Find my device" works but it didn't fix anything.
Here's the solution:
Go from stable to Beta recovery/Dev Rom
Log into your Mi Account using phone number
Enable Dev Settings
Enable OEM Unlock
Go to i.mi.com (phone number, too), let it find your device
go into fastboot
Use MiFlashUnlock with your phone number
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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!
Hi guys,
I'm trying to get my head around everything, in order to get it onto a cleanly installed Global stable rom. It’s currently running an older version of Global stable rom, on a locked bootloader. I wish to make sure that the installation is totally clean, so I’ve figured that one of my best options would be to update it using the fastboot method.
As far as I can gather, this is that I should first unlock the bootloader using this guide here:
http://en.miui.com/thread-267361-1-1.html
After I’ve done that, I can update using “method 3”, the fastboot method, as described here:
http://en.miui.com/thread-307744-1-1.html
I have a few questions here, before I start the process. Any help would be appreciated:
In order to unlock the bootloader, I gather I need to be on China Dev rom (not Global, and not China Stable). Do I simply use the updater app and run a downloaded ROM from the website to get it onto China Dev?
Do I need to be on China Dev to even start the bootloader unlocking process? Can I leave it on what I currently have (Global stable) until I get the unlock codes?
When I register for a Mi account and request for an unlock, does the phone number associated need to be in the Mi5 I'm unlocking? I.e., do I need to keep the sim card in the Mi5, while I wait for the unlock codes etc. Until the phone is cleanly installed, I'll be using a different phone, so the SMS codes will be received on a different handset.
Do I need to install all the drivers, (Quallcomm etc.), noted in this guide here? http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html The other guide above only specifically mentions to install the Mi Flash Tool.
Lastly, am I going about this the right way, or is there perhaps an easier way of doing things to get a clean install? Note, I don't have access to a deep flash cable.
Thanks in advance.
Hello,
Will try to answer some of your questions based on my experience.
I unlocked the bootloader from global stable rom. It is possible to do that from global and china rom. No need to change roms and definitely not needed to be on developer roms. I am not sure if it works on eu rom as it is unofficial.
You need to apply for phone unlock over xiaomi webpage while you are logged in to your xiaomi account. If you havent created a Xiaomi account it might be easier to make one over the phone as it uses your phone number and connects it all to your account.
Then log in on your pc and apply for the bootloader unlock. It takes about 10 days for them to process your request and i didn't even receive the sms that i can unlock my phone. After about 15 days have passed since i applied i just went along the instructions on the xiaomi unlock webpage and just unlocked it with some xiaomi pc application.
It was a fairly straightforward experience. I can't remember was it mi flash or it was something specifically for unlocking the bootloader, anyway it is on the xiaomi unlock webpage and on miui forum.
After you are through the process you can go to developer options in settings and look for mi unlock status it should say unlocked if you are successful. (if you haven't switched the developers options on already tap 6-7 times on the miui version in about phone and the developers options menu will appear in additional settings menu)
Hi all with request for help,
I am trying to unlock bootloader for 4x. I have created and activated MI-Account, downloaded and installed Unlock tool and set device in fastboot. Device is positively recognized by windows with the command "fastboot devices".
But when I start the unlock tool it checks for permissions and I get the message: "your device is not supported by mi unlock" and then it sends me back to the unlock tool download page instead of to the application page where I can put in my details. Cache of chrome browser emptied various times - no success. It´s catch 22.
I have version MIUI 8 global. I have also heard that I need to flash the Chinese/english version to unlock.
If anyone has an idea for the correct way to go from here a competent feedbck would be greatly appreciated
You have to request permission from Xiaomi to unlock your bootloader.
PLEASE HELP. whenever i try to unlock bootloader it always gets stuck at 99% showing 'current account is not bound this device'. i am unlocking using account which got unlock permission 3 months ago.
I am on global stable rom. I tried changing to dev rom through updater app but it shows 'cant verify update' or 'you are allowed to flash only latest developer rom'.
Please tell me exactly how do i unlock my bootloader.
Create a new account. Then apply for unlock. And add this new account to your device. You will be able to unlock after a days. Meanwhile keep trying to unlock. It takes 3-4 days before you can unlock.
[email protected]!$h said:
PLEASE HELP. whenever i try to unlock bootloader it always gets stuck at 99% showing 'current account is not bound this device'. i am unlocking using account which got unlock permission 3 months ago.
I am on global stable rom. I tried changing to dev rom through updater app but it shows 'cant verify update' or 'you are allowed to flash only latest developer rom'.
Please tell me exactly how do i unlock my bootloader.
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Please bind your account to the device in Mi unkock status at developer option
Just wait patiently, no need to create new account, I assume you have got your permission for unlocking? Then add that same account which you got permission from to your device and use your device normally, after 10- 15 days try unlocking again with latest mi unlock tool, it will unlock in one click, I have unlocked many devices with same account
Hello. I used this method to lock bootloader in chinese version of Mi9:
in.c.mi.com/thread-1392662-1-0.html
Something went wrong and after that only recovery menu and fastboot is available. At the bottom of the screen appears a message "This version of MIUI can't be installed on this device.". Bootloader is locked now but MIUI is not starting.
I tried to unlock bootloader with Mi Unlock. Unlocking status: "Please add your account in MIUI's Settings > Developer options > Mi Unlock status." Unfortunetly I can't go to MIUI's settings because MIUI is not starting.
I was trying to force ROM installation (global, chinese, eea, stable, developer) using XiaoMiTool and FastFlash - not working.
Also I was trying to sideload MIUI using XiaomiADB - not working.
Bootloader is locked so fastboot mode is useless in this situation I guess.
Screen:
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I'm a new user on this forum so I can't post outside links in messages so that's why I pasted the links as you see. Sorry.
Anyway help me please! Thank you in advance for any help or clue.
Just to get the background: Why did you lock the bootloader? I can't see any reason to do this after unlocking.
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Just to get the background: Why did you lock the bootloader? I can't see any reason to do this after unlocking.
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Because the banking applications didn't work with unlocked bootloader. I thought this is the easiest method. Now I know it's not. To be honest I was lazy and I didn't want to use twrp and magisk...
lk01 said:
Hello. I used this method to lock bootloader in chinese version of Mi9:
in.c.mi.com/thread-1392662-1-0.html
Something went wrong and after that only recovery menu and fastboot is available. At the bottom of the screen appears a message "This version of MIUI can't be installed on this device.". Bootloader is locked now but MIUI is not starting.
I tried to unlock bootloader with Mi Unlock. Unlocking status: "Please add your account in MIUI's Settings > Developer options > Mi Unlock status." Unfortunetly I can't go to MIUI's settings because MIUI is not starting.
I was trying to force ROM installation (global, chinese, eea, stable, developer) using XiaoMiTool and FastFlash - not working.
Also I was trying to sideload MIUI using XiaomiADB - not working.
Bootloader is locked so fastboot mode is useless in this situation I guess.
Screen:
imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/aVyY9x.jpg
I'm a new user on this forum so I can't post outside links in messages so that's why I pasted the links as you see. Sorry.
Anyway help me please! Thank you in advance for any help or clue.
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You have locked bootloader on Chines device with global/EEA... etc. (not Chines official ROM), you can't do that. As i saw in other threads there is a simple solution with authorized account and EDL flash. If it won't work the only solution is opening your device and connect some contacts with a pin and then EDL flash, there is a lot of videos about that on youtube.
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You have locked bootloader on Chines device with global/EEA... etc. (not Chines official ROM), you can't do that. As i saw in other threads there is a simple solution with authorized account and EDL flash. If it won't work the only solution is opening your device and connect some contacts with a pin and then EDL flash, there is a lot of videos about that on youtube.
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Thank you g_seva. I will try that.
Oh, try mi flash tool beta first. It doesn't require you to login and use the Chinese Rom Global.
GO to recovery and use 'Mi Assistant', plug to PC, use the Mi Flash Tool (beta) if the most recent one is not working. On set it will tell you that you can't install the rom, there will be an error like you can't modify or change but you should be able to do it since you are installing an original Chinese Rom.
Give it a try first.