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Bootloader catch 22

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.

[HELP] Unlock Bootloader without Mi Account

Hey guys
this is my first time using MUIU
I brought a MI MAX 2 from a guy that i met during an event.
He told me that he doent remember the password and brought another phone
as i know about twrp and blabla
i brought it with a low price, but i'm able to bypass the mi account but since i get online it locks. (Now i'm thinking its stole)
i was able to go to dev options and enable OEM Unlock and USB DEBUG.
with this can i flash twrp? or something to get rid off the miui account?

The whole purpose of bootloader and the Mi Account is to keep your phone safe. So, without Mi Account, you can't unlock the bootloader and vice versa. EDIT: Also, he doesn't remember the password is completely stupid, becuase when you create a Mi account you need a mobile phone number and E-mail, so you can approve your account, and also in case of somehow magicaly loosing the password, you can recover it by using the data you provide while creating an account.

but since i have OEM UNLOCK option means that my bootloader is unlocked?

LuanTeles said:
but since i have OEM UNLOCK option means that my bootloader is unlocked?
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to be sure if the phone is unlocked, check the phone while it is rebooting. if you see the word "unlocked" at the center/bottom part of the phone, then you're in luck, but otherwise, then no go for twrp.

LuanTeles said:
but since i have OEM UNLOCK option means that my bootloader is unlocked?
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No, it doesn't. As already a member wrote to you, you would have "Unlocked" word, under the logo when you turn on your phone. IF that is a case, than your phone is unlocked already, if there is nothing, then sorry.

You can bypass account using MiracleBox, you can watch it on youtube.

Unable to unlock bootloader

Hello everybody,
For Christmas I have received a new Xiaomi Mi 5X but I wanted to install a Xiaomi.eu rom. I asked for permission to unlock the bootloader, I have added my account in developer options, I have enabled OEM unlocking and I have downloaded Mi Unlock. But when I open it and sign in with the account I added on the phone it checks if I have the permission and then it says that my device is not supported by Mi Unlock. So now I have the Chinese stable but I hate all that bloatware and wanted to know what can I do to unlock the bootloader.
Thank you

maybe i can give you a account to unlock the device. but i am not sure whether you can log in. because i am not log for a long time.

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bhcqzf said:
maybe i can give you a account to unlock the device. but i am not sure whether you can log in. because i am not log for a long time.
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Can you give me your account?
I have same problem

How do I unblock the bootloader on the Xiaomi Mi 8?

I'm thinking about buying a Xiaomi Mi 8 today, but I'm really struggling to find out how to unlock the bootloader so I can flash TWRP etc.
Can somebody point me in the right direction please?
I'm relatively experienced and was running lineageos on my old One Plus One.
Thanks

Candiety said:
I'm thinking about buying a Xiaomi Mi 8 today, but I'm really struggling to find out how to unlock the bootloader so I can flash TWRP etc.
Can somebody point me in the right direction please?
I'm relatively experienced and was running lineageos on my old One Plus One.
Thanks
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1. Developer options -> enable oem unlocking and usb debugging -> mi unlock status then tap add account and device(you need mobile data for this)
2. Apply for unlocking here and follow the steps written there. Your mi account when logging in for unlocking should be the same mi account on your mi 8.
Note: when you try to unlock for the first time you will get an error. This is because you need to wait for 7(or is it 15?) days before you can proceed on unlocking your device. So, be sure to apply for unlocking as soon as you get your device.
P.S. welcome to the mi 8 community!

xCalibur15 said:
1. Developer options -> enable oem unlocking and usb debugging -> mi unlock status then tap add account and device(you need mobile data for this)
2. Apply for unlocking here and follow the steps written there. Your mi account when logging in for unlocking should be the same mi account on your mi 8.
Note: when you try to unlock for the first time you will get an error. This is because you need to wait for 7(or is it 15?) days before you can proceed on unlocking your device. So, be sure to apply for unlocking as soon as you get your device.
P.S. welcome to the mi 8 community!
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Yes, unfortunately it is 15 days
Make sure to go ahead and complete the steps. Because if you wait a month or 6 months, you still have to wait 15 days before they will allow the unlock. Highly annoying!

Make sure about the version you buy. The are China version and international version. There were sellers selling Chinese version with global ROM installed, this means the bootloader is already unlocked but you could have serious problems if you relocked it. So if you're not Chinese make sure to buy a global version with locked bootloader.

My rog 3 tencent version is not unlocking bootloader, bootloader is failed to unlock your device plz help me

My rog 3 tencent version is not unlocking bootloader, bootloader is failed to unlock your device plz help me

How did you attempt to do it? Steps please.

Same issue here. Previously I was just downloading the Unlock Device app here and running it. (I already had developer options enabled) and the device would reboot but not do anything (I reckon I tried 10+ times). Since then I formatted the device and tried again and got the same results so I set the device backup normally today (running build 18.0410.2108.158) and tried it again (with and without developer options enabled as I forgot to check) and I just get a standard error message saying it couldn't unlock my device and to try again later. Same result multiple times. I don't see any option for OEM unlocking in Dev options which I see some people mention. I'm updating to the latest OS I can see in the link I provided and I will try again after installing that.

I'm updating to the latest OS I can see in the link I provided and I will try again after installing that.
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Or not as it fails saying System update fails immediately after I select the update file and press go. :/

Qabala said:
My rog 3 tencent version is not unlocking bootloader, bootloader is failed to unlock your device plz help me
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Hello
Your phone has already been unlocked earlier and has the flag removed. Someone blocked it again for sale.
So you won't do anything with Asus tools.
I recommend the EDL mode
Regards