Hey guys,
I have recentley purchased a used Lenovo ZUK Z2 PRO from someone on Ebay, Later I found out that the original rom of this phone only supports English (mixed with chinese) and Chinese language, the whole Software looks too Iphoney for my taste so I rather have clean Stock android, prefferbly 7.1 8.0 or 8.1 as long as its stable and doesnt drain the battery too much, will someone be kind enough to help me out step by step? prefferbly via KIK messenger or something?
I've downloaded root checker to see if the phone has been rooted already it says root access is not properly installed on this device? see image below.
maserati2011 said:
Hey guys,
I've downloaded root checker to see if the phone has been rooted already it says root access is not properly installed on this device? see image below.
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Hi, you have unlock bootloader . Maybe you have twrp . Just restart your phone and when you see start menu , press volume button and choose recovery . If you have twrp , just read Aex or RR threads , how to install the latest roms . It is bit difficult because of treble project . There are all informations about "how to install"
mar.ur said:
Hi, you have unlock bootloader . Maybe you have twrp . Just restart your phone and when you see start menu , press volume button and choose recovery . If you have twrp , just read Aex or RR threads , how to install the latest roms . It is bit difficult because of treble project . There are all informations about "how to install"
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can you guide me through it please? my knowledge of rooting and flashing and unlocking is almost zero.
maserati2011 said:
can you guide me through it please? my knowledge of rooting and flashing and unlocking is almost zero.
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read this to know some basic things
https://zukfans.eu/community/thread...-read-this-before-creating-a-new-thread.7603/
mar.ur said:
read this to know some basic things
https://zukfans.eu/community/thread...-read-this-before-creating-a-new-thread.7603/
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Thank you, I will read it, but can you or someone else guide me through it live?
any one can help please?
ok i made some progess, now i want to unlock the bootloader i have adb, fastboot and unlock bootloader img in the same folder, when i open cmd and type adb reboot bootloader i get error device not found.
help?
in the developer options i can't see oem unlock, where can i find it?
maserati2011 said:
in the developer options i can't see oem unlock, where can i find it?
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It isn't available in Zui 3.1 . You needn't unlock bootloader . When you restart your phone and see menu start ( for 5 sec ) use vol button to choose fastboot or recovery . Check it , maybe you have already had a Twrp .
mar.ur said:
It isn't available in Zui 3.1 . You needn't unlock bootloader . When you restart your phone and see menu start ( for 5 sec ) use vol button to choose fastboot or recovery . Check it , maybe you have already had a Twrp .
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i dont think so because i installed the original rom 1.9 through QFIL first then i got updates over the air my z2 pro runs on official ZUI version 3.1.194 ST
what should i do now to unlock the bootloader?
mar.ur said:
It isn't available in Zui 3.1 . You needn't unlock bootloader . When you restart your phone and see menu start ( for 5 sec ) use vol button to choose fastboot or recovery . Check it , maybe you have already had a Twrp .
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i have reverted back to ZUI 1.9 again with QFIL, i still dont see OEM Unlock option in the developer options?
maserati2011 said:
i have reverted back to ZUI 1.9 again with QFIL, i still dont see OEM Unlock option in the developer options?
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In that case you have two ways to unlock bootloder
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqcY7WyYi6AN9MyfUqVWwm1CMCe7Tbmv/view
2. put this file in your phone and rename it to update
https://mega.nz/#!lgxXCBpA!4OlvXDYaeof__h8TPHwXDUUKAijP-qn8lHgfOdVPBfw
run update app tap three dots at right upper edge and choose recovery . In recovery choose english and update
After that you get oem unlock in developer options .
mar.ur said:
In that case you have two ways to unlock bootloder
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqcY7WyYi6AN9MyfUqVWwm1CMCe7Tbmv/view
2. put this file in your phone and rename it to update
https://mega.nz/#!lgxXCBpA!4OlvXDYaeof__h8TPHwXDUUKAijP-qn8lHgfOdVPBfw
run update app tap three dots at right upper edge and choose recovery . In recovery choose english and update
After that you get oem unlock in developer options .
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which 1 is safer? and in method 1 in the video i see 2 files named recovery, where can i get those?
maserati2011 said:
which 1 is safer? and in method 1 in the video i see 2 files named recovery, where can i get those?
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For the first you need bootloader_unlock.img from lenovo . Both are "safe"
twrp20180311
https://github.com/cosmedd/android_...eases/download/20180311/20180311_recovery.img
mar.ur said:
In that case you have two ways to unlock bootloder
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqcY7WyYi6AN9MyfUqVWwm1CMCe7Tbmv/view
2. put this file in your phone and rename it to update
https://mega.nz/#!lgxXCBpA!4OlvXDYaeof__h8TPHwXDUUKAijP-qn8lHgfOdVPBfw
run update app tap three dots at right upper edge and choose recovery . In recovery choose english and update
After that you get oem unlock in developer options .
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for the 1st method the instructions aren't very clear, i see not 1 but different recovery images where can i get both? do i need both? and where can i get the txt file with all the commands? and the video ends at the 3rd or 4th command, does it mean the remaining commands are not important or what? and will this method help me get pass the OEM lock on my current ZUI 1.9 ?
for the 2nd method, do i have to unzip the zip file after i download it or no? and should i put it anywhere on the storage or does it have to be a specific map in the root or something>?
mar.ur said:
For the first you need bootloader_unlock.img from lenovo . Both are "safe"
twrp20180311
https://github.com/cosmedd/android_...eases/download/20180311/20180311_recovery.img
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ok thanks, i tried the 2end method, i can see the oem unlock option and everything but now when i open cmd and type adb reboot bootloader i get error device is offline or device not found.
what to do now??
maserati2011 said:
ok thanks, i tried the 2end method, i can see the oem unlock option and everything but now when i open cmd and type adb reboot bootloader i get error device is offline or device not found.
what to do now??
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In developer options turn on usb debugging , then in CMD ( turn on screen on your phone )
ADB devices ( get popup authorization on your phone - tick it )
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In developer options turn on usb debugging , then in CMD ( turn on screen on your phone )
ADB devices ( get popup authorization on your phone - tick it )
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didn't help, here is what i got:
fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
device offline
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didn't help, here is what i got:
fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
aa528557 offline
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try adb devices
after that
adb kill-server
and try again
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In developer options turn on usb debugging , then in CMD ( turn on screen on your phone )
ADB devices ( get popup authorization on your phone - tick it )
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ok after many failed tries i succeded (i had to use a newer version of ADB + fastboot) but now i get a warning messege after reboot from fastboot mode see image below
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Hi friends today I am going to tell you how to root k4 note which have Android 6.0 (M.M).
Many members have already given this process but in some place the needed files are missing and some other place the process is not explained clearly. So to slove this I have made all in one file and given the process as simple as possible by me.
This process have worked very fine for me. Rooted 8 k4 notes without any problem.
Read all and follow. And do it on your own risk. I am not responsible if anything go wrong.
First of all I would like to introduce myself ( I know it's not necessary but to some of them to believe my work )
Myself is Kaushik. I have been using XDA since 2 years but never opened an account and replied in posts. Now after learning a lot I thought I should also start replying. May be I am a junior member here but not truly a junior member.
I have flashed more then 250 mobile of all brands. And thanks to XDA my success rate is 99.7 %
Thanks to XDA to making me local gadget guru. Now here every one believe that if even service center also fail to slove some software problems but at last kaushik will surly pass.
OK now let's see how to root.
(This will void your warranty)
(Phone will factory reset, which means all of the apps and data will be gone, not the internal sd)
(To root Lenovo K4 note you need to first unlock the bootloader. See below to know how to do it )
1. First download the two files from the links I have given.
All files needed to install twrp and root are in one zip file. Link is below.
https://mega.nz/#!D8MAwSzK!BYSzl4FGE_dbLy5wwzS0lbwSSNbelB7eMmfwdQjDoos
Usb ADB drivers for k4 note. Link below.
https://mega.nz/#!281yHDoI!iuIynHRqf8ui7IffStBhwrJvHJ4NBn1eExy_MYpr13o
Now to unlock bootloader.
2. Now in your mobile go to 'Settings' / 'About Device' / press 7 times on built number to unlock Developer options.
3. Now go to Developer options and click on 'OEM Unlocking' and press enable.
4. Next enable the USB debugging.
Your bootloader is now unlocked.
Now in PC extract the downloaded files
5. Install lenovo adb drivers ( it is in the link I have provided ) on your pc
6. Go to adb folder and press and hold shiftkey and right click with mouse. Select open command from here.
7. type adb reboot bootloader You need to authorize the pc if not done already. (The phone will boot onto fastboot, you can see small fastboot written on the left corner of the screen once the phone boots)
8. Now open adb folder and open 'unlock_bootloder'. A message will be displayed in mobile to press volume up key to continue. Press volume up key. A message in pc cmd will display as press any key to continue. Now press any key.
9. Now in cmd type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
A message will be displayed as done.
Next part is very important
10. After its done press volume up and down button together with power button. Once you see the lenovo white screen, release the power button, release the volume keys once the screen goes black, wait for few minutes till you boot into the new custom recovery.
To avoid black screen set brightness below 30 in twrp settings. ( Not so important if don't understand how to do it )
11. Now the recovery allow modifications by just swiping and the goto mount and tick system and go back
12. Now go to advance, then file manager, then system, and delete the file named, recovery from boot.p ( if you are facing problem plz see point 14. )
13. After done do back and flash supersu.zip. (it is in the link which I have provided)
Now you phone is rooted and the supersu app will appear in the app drawer.
14. If you are facing problem with file manager flash aroma file manager ( it is in the link ). It will open in twrp. Now go to system and delete recovery from boot.p.
If you do not delete the said file again stock recovery will be replaced. If it happens so again you must repeat the steps from step 1.
Next to install xposed after boot up install xposed.apk (app is in the link)
Next flash xposed zip file. (Zip in the link )
Please don't forget to hit thanks if it helped you.
It will make me post more and help others.
Thanks
Regards
Kaushik.
Is this process safe??
HELP ! Fastboot doesn't recognize my device
s230 update brought a lot of issues thus I downgraded to s218 & now on s219. I am able to get adb to recognize my device but not fastboot. Therefore I am unable to unlock bootloader!
When I type in " adb reboot bootloader" or click on the "unlock_recovery.bat" file provided, I get booted into a dark screen where "fastboot" is written at the bottom left & the command prompt window says < waiting for device> & I am stuck there until I reboot my phone.
Paras1259 said:
Is this process safe??
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Yes it's 100℅ safe bro. But how ever if you do any mistake I will not be responsible.
sujitmohanty2012 said:
s230 update brought a lot of issues thus I downgraded to s218 & now on s219. I am able to get adb to recognize my device but not fastboot. Therefore I am unable to unlock bootloader!
When I type in " adb reboot bootloader" or click on the "unlock_recovery.bat" file provided, I get booted into a dark screen where "fastboot" is written at the bottom left & the command prompt window says < waiting for device> & I am stuck there until I reboot my phone.
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I Too have faced same problem. But I have installed all the drivers and it started working back to normal. So install the drivers which I have given in the link. Plz hit thanks if helpful. And plz make sure you have unlocked bootloader in developer options
Ongoli Koushik said:
I Too have faced same problem. But I have installed all the drivers and it started working back to normal. So install the drivers which I have given in the link. Plz hit thanks if helpful. And plz make sure you have unlocked bootloader in developer options
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Thank you for the followup! I am surely gonna give this another go
What is the version of TWRP...
Sent from my Vibe K4 Note using XDA Labs
the internal memory is almost full after flashing twrp by this method.. any solution
the internal memory is almost full after flashing twrp by this method.. any solution plzz..
I am going to flash a new rom (6.0.1 ROM) ... So do I just flash Xposed??
anaynymous said:
I am going to flash a new rom (6.0.1 ROM) ... So do I just flash Xposed??
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i have a7010a48 and after flash to S219_160810_row missing imei and Version of the radio module.How to fix it.
sujitmohanty2012 said:
s230 update brought a lot of issues thus I downgraded to s218 & now on s219. I am able to get adb to recognize my device but not fastboot. Therefore I am unable to unlock bootloader!
When I type in " adb reboot bootloader" or click on the "unlock_recovery.bat" file provided, I get booted into a dark screen where "fastboot" is written at the bottom left & the command prompt window says < waiting for device> & I am stuck there until I reboot my phone.
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Bro you have to reset your lenovo vibe k4 note using spflash tool
bro, how to enter recovery mode for second time? i try press volume up+down+power, after white screen i release power button, after black screen i release all button, but nothing happend.. your tutorial fully working, i can install supersu.. plz help me..
salaminder said:
bro, how to enter recovery mode for second time? i try press volume up+down+power, after white screen i release power button, after black screen i release all button, but nothing happend.. your tutorial fully working, i can install supersu.. plz help me..
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Check this . you will be able to know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF_F0G2eEhg
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udeshdhiman said:
Bro you have to reset your lenovo vibe k4 note using spflash tool
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Why do I reset?
Is this ROM works for all ROW numbers?
Hi Koushik,
I have some questions,
Is this ROM works for all ROW numbers? present my device having s232 ROW.
Is this process will erase internal memory, coz i want to root my device to recover some files from internal memory.
Can you give me replay on this
Thanks.
My Phone Volume Down broken
Hi Bro.
My volume down button was broken, any alternate method
ask
does it work in android 5.0 s152?
stock recovery
please i need stock recovery lenovo a7010a48 s232
can i delete TWRP
alsa7er said:
please i need stock recovery lenovo a7010a48 s232[/QUOTE
Flash whole rom via sp flash tool
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naandha114 said:
alsa7er said:
please i need stock recovery lenovo a7010a48 s232[/QUOTE
Flash whole rom via sp flash tool
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ok thank you:good:
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I need to root my G4 on TMO. It's on 6.0 and all I have done is enabled dev options - usb debugging- enable OEM in the menu. I've rooted devices before but it's been awhile. I obviously need to start from the beginning here, I assume by unlocking bootloader. I can't find any thread to start with as they are either outdated or for a different version of Android, or I just couldn't find one. I would really appreciate it if somebody could just link me to the thread/guide I need to be in! Thank you so much if you can!
MTN927 said:
I need to root my G4 on TMO. It's on 6.0 and all I have done is enabled dev options - usb debugging- enable OEM in the menu. I've rooted devices before but it's been awhile. I obviously need to start from the beginning here, I assume by unlocking bootloader. I can't find any thread to start with as they are either outdated or for a different version of Android, or I just couldn't find one. I would really appreciate it if somebody could just link me to the thread/guide I need to be in! Thank you so much if you can!
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note it can only be unlock in this versions.. ill place them from oldest to newest 20i-(20p-20q-20r-20v) if you in any of the versions in parenthesis doent downgrade tp 20i... 20i is antirollback V2 all other in parenthsis is V3 you can switch bak and forth from 20p-to 20v.
well you have developers option enabled and OEM unlock
minimal adb. fastboot install it follow instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
download TWRP from here h811 and h815 same app for both. https://twrp.me/devices/lgg4.html
have 2 copies on in SD card other in minmal adb fastboot folder.
Bootloader OEM Unlock + Root:
Starting with the Android 6.0 20x bootloader it has to be unlocked, sorta like a Nexus, with fastboot. Previously only 'OEM Unlock' had to be toggled in Android Developer settings for TWRP or custom boot images to work.
download superSU
connect usb cable to phone.. then go to location folder of minimal adb.. ezample Crogramfiles/minimal.
then in the folder in a empty space press shift key.. and right click on mouse button . you should see open command prompt from here.. select it.
a new window should appear. enter this command
adb reboot bootloader and see screen for confirmation to acsess phone select yes.
if it doesnt boot into bootloader try command again
once booted youll see small letter on phone screen then enter command
fastboot oem unlock (this wipes ALL data!!)
it should restart phone. and optimize all apps...and bootloader should unlock
do same for twrp.... make sure command name of twrp is the same in the file example command is like this..
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img and file TWRP is say.. twrp.30.00 it wont work rename either command or files or both and name it twrp.img same in command. once it boot into twrp .. go to install then press button that says image. so the twrp.img you have in sd card appears/ select it then on next window tick recovery. swipe left to install permanently and you are done. flash new rom or superSU.
hope i make sense good luck
raptorddd said:
note it can only be unlock in this versions.. ill place them from oldest to newest 20i-(20p-20q-20r-20v) if you in any of the versions in parenthesis doent downgrade tp 20i... 20i is antirollback V2 all other in parenthsis is V3 you can switch bak and forth from 20p-to 20v.
well you have developers option enabled and OEM unlock
minimal adb. fastboot install it follow instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
download TWRP from here h811 and h815 same app for both. https://twrp.me/devices/lgg4.html
have 2 copies on in SD card other in minmal adb fastboot folder.
Bootloader OEM Unlock + Root:
Starting with the Android 6.0 20x bootloader it has to be unlocked, sorta like a Nexus, with fastboot. Previously only 'OEM Unlock' had to be toggled in Android Developer settings for TWRP or custom boot images to work.
download superSU
connect usb cable to phone.. then go to location folder of minimal adb.. ezample Crogramfiles/minimal.
then in the folder in a empty space press shift key.. and right click on mouse button . you should see open command prompt from here.. select it.
a new window should appear. enter this command
adb reboot bootloader and see screen for confirmation to acsess phone select yes.
if it doesnt boot into bootloader try command again
once booted youll see small letter on phone screen then enter command
fastboot oem unlock (this wipes ALL data!!)
it should restart phone. and optimize all apps...and bootloader should unlock
do same for twrp.... make sure command name of twrp is the same in the file example command is like this..
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img and file TWRP is say.. twrp.30.00 it wont work rename either command or files or both and name it twrp.img same in command. once it boot into twrp .. go to install then press button that says image. so the twrp.img you have in sd card appears/ select it then on next window tick recovery. swipe left to install permanently and you are done. flash new rom or superSU.
hope i make sense good luck
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I'm on 20v, so I should be good.
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I'm on 20v, so I should be good.
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yes . thats latest version.. thats good.
OK, I got twrp installed but the two SU's I've flashed don't work. I have SU installed, it needs to update binaires, I try that but it fails every time. Root checkers say I'm not rooted. I think I'm using the wrong SU zip. Any help? Your guide was great btw.
EDIT: OK, now it says i am rooted but I can't get the SU binary to update. It fails every time and then asks me to reboot and try again. Any ideas?
UPDATE: Ok, the SU binary finally updated successfully! I think I'm all good! Gonna check out some custom ROMS later. Any recommendations?
Lineage
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-lg-g4-t3477475
Hi Community,
I'm a little bit "scared" to ask for the following, but I have read a lot about it and I'm just getting more confused, so I hope someone can bring clarity.
Situation looks like this: I will unpack my Mi Mix 256gb EU-version this evening and I want to put Resurection Remix on it. Now, what steps do I need to follow to get this done? I know the steps of each process is written in the related post, but how does it play together?
I understood that I need TWRP (to add and remove roms, right?) and then install the rom on top of it. Also, is it then rooted? flashed? unlocked? If I would want the original software on it again, is it possible to install it without leaving marks of the rom?
What confuses me also is, that I somehow have to unlock something through the xiaomi page and wait a few days?
Thank you in advance and best regards from Switzerland!
Everything you need to know is in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
Dont forget to decrypt your phone after you unlock your bootloader.
First you have to unlock your bootloader in order to flash recovery or fastboot rom. I will add all the links you need in order , so that you can access them fast and without problems.
For unlocking your bootloader first login into your Mi Account on your Mix , after this is done , go to unlock site (en.miui.com/unlock) and apply for unlock permissions ( Remember to use the same account you logged into your device if not you won´t be able to unlock it).Remember too to enable Developer Settings and allow Usb Debugging.
Afer this is done download and find this on google (xda adb drivers) and if you have windows its super -easy to set it up ( Remember to execute the batch file with admin privileges)
Once this is done if you still have adb problems just google and install universal adb driver, I will give you all the links at the end.
After all this and you have received approbation from Xiaomi to unlock and got the code , just plug-in your phone to your computer and enter fastboot mode ( Volume down+power buttons at the same time).
Open Mi Unlock program and enter the same account you used for unlock permissions and your device. After this is done wait for the unlock process to finish and click reboot.
Once you have rebooted your device download twrp , put it into adb folder (C://Adb) and with your device plugged-in type next : adb fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (or the name of your twrp.img , or just change it to twrp).
If you followed all the steps you should have twrp working and ready to flash any rom without problems. If you need more help just answer or send pm . Good luck and happy flashing.
1-http://en.miui.com/unlock/
2-https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3-https://adb.clockworkmod.com/
4-https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862692530
YazumiWuHung said:
First you have to unlock your bootloader in order to flash recovery or fastboot rom. I will add all the links you need in order , so that you can access them fast and without problems.
For unlocking your bootloader first login into your Mi Account on your Mix , after this is done , go to unlock site (en.miui.com/unlock) and apply for unlock permissions ( Remember to use the same account you logged into your device if not you won´t be able to unlock it).Remember too to enable Developer Settings and allow Usb Debugging.
Afer this is done download and find this on google (xda adb drivers) and if you have windows its super -easy to set it up ( Remember to execute the batch file with admin privileges)
Once this is done if you still have adb problems just google and install universal adb driver, I will give you all the links at the end.
After all this and you have received approbation from Xiaomi to unlock and got the code , just plug-in your phone to your computer and enter fastboot mode ( Volume down+power buttons at the same time).
Open Mi Unlock program and enter the same account you used for unlock permissions and your device. After this is done wait for the unlock process to finish and click reboot.
Once you have rebooted your device download twrp , put it into adb folder (C://Adb) and with your device plugged-in type next : adb fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (or the name of your twrp.img , or just change it to twrp).
If you followed all the steps you should have twrp working and ready to flash any rom without problems. If you need more help just answer or send pm . Good luck and happy flashing.
1-http://en.miui.com/unlock/
2-https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3-https://adb.clockworkmod.com/
4-https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862692530
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Hey Thanks for the quick reply. I think this will help alot. So far I'm stuck at the first stage :silly: Did not receive an SMS even after 10 minutes. With the second click I received it but my IP is now blocked. Starts good
I can't even get it to reboot into recovery, it now freezes at the screen that prompts you to go to pcsuite!
i killed tupac said:
I can't even get it to reboot into recovery, it now freezes at the screen that prompts you to go to pcsuite!
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Do you mean fastboot, have you installed a recovery? We don't know how far you have got. Power and vol- for fastboot. When mi logo appears let go of power button but keep vol- pressed till you see fastboot screen.
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Do you mean fastboot, have you installed a recovery? We don't know how far you have got. Power and vol- for fastboot. When mi logo appears let go of power button but keep vol- pressed till you see fastboot screen.
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doesn't work, I had to go this route:
http://en.miui.com/thread-500625-1-1.html
and to threadstarter: if you are not in China, you don't have to do the unlock request. If you're on EU rom already, you're unlocked. Just use the thread I posted, it is much, much easier.
You have to use the version in the thread I linked (official MIUI forum) or you'll get a TWRP where the touchscreen doesn't work and you can't confirm
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doesn't work, I had to go this route:
http://en.miui.com/thread-500625-1-1.html
and to threadstarter: if you are not in China, you don't have to do the unlock request. If you're on EU rom already, you're unlocked. Just use the thread I posted, it is much, much easier.
You have to use the version in the thread I linked (official MIUI forum) or you'll get a TWRP where the touchscreen doesn't work and you can't confirm
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Things have changed, most people did this a year ago when there was no EU ROM, just China ROM and vendor ROM, most came with bootloader unlocked, which is the first thing you should of checked. The fact you have EU ROM would normally mean that bootloader has been unlocked but sometimes they re-lock the device.
jazz452 said:
Things have changed, most people did this a year ago when there was no EU ROM, just China ROM and vendor ROM, most came with bootloader unlocked, which is the first thing you should of checked. The fact you have EU ROM would normally mean that bootloader has been unlocked but sometimes they re-lock the device.
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fwiw, I flashed the EU rom first
jazz452 said:
Things have changed, most people did this a year ago when there was no EU ROM, just China ROM and vendor ROM, most came with bootloader unlocked, which is the first thing you should of checked. The fact you have EU ROM would normally mean that bootloader has been unlocked but sometimes they re-lock the device.
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Yeah... so that's what I meant. Even more confused now. My phone is definitely locked (checked with bootloader) and after I tried to apply again after 24 hours the weird chinese message pops up again and the application fails.
i killed tupac said:
fwiw, I flashed the EU rom first
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Did you check using fastboot if your already unlocked,
fastboot OEM device-info
Assuming you have your pc set up which is the guides section.
Sorka_1 said:
Yeah... so that's what I meant. Even more confused now. My phone is definitely locked (checked with bootloader) and after I tried to apply again after 24 hours the weird chinese message pops up again and the application fails.
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It worked today after trying it from a friend's computer. I also got the permission already.
Sorka_1 said:
It worked today after trying it from a friend's computer. I also got the permission already.
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So now I'm getting this message in the unlock-programm when it finishes:
"Couldn't unlock - After 59 hours of trying to unlock the device"
What does that mean?
Sorka_1 said:
So now I'm getting this message in the unlock-programm when it finishes:
"Couldn't unlock - After 59 hours of trying to unlock the device"
What does that mean?
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Are you still using your friends computer, maybe you are still blocked on your own. O and real friends aren't allowed on XDA.?
jazz452 said:
Did you check using fastboot if your already unlocked,
fastboot OEM device-info
Assuming you have your pc set up which is the guides section.
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yeah, but the phone it totally ****ed now, not even sure what happened. I used XiaoMiTool and it hasn't worked right since.
i killed tupac said:
yeah, but the phone it totally ****ed now, not even sure what happened. I used XiaoMiTool and it hasn't worked right since.
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Factory reset? It can't be broken, careful you don't kill it completely. Did you use the correct tool from miui.eu?
http://en.miui.com/thread-471497-1-1.html
I'm running viper ROM and I love it.
Sent from my MI MIX using Tapatalk
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A bit of irrelevant with the thread, isn't it? [emoji1]
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Yup sure is, sorry for offending you!
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Sorka_1 said:
So now I'm getting this message in the unlock-programm when it finishes:
"Couldn't unlock - After 59 hours of trying to unlock the device"
What does that mean?
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Just a quick follow up:
I waited 59 hours and now I could successfully unlock the phone. Will proceed now with TWRP. Yey.
Downgrading Huawei P Smart, Unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP
Hello! In this tutorial i will show how you can, downgrade you phone, installing TWRP + root!
Why you need downgrade? You need to downgrade security patch to read bootloader unlock code.
Lets start!
Note: This method will cost 4euro/dollar. You need buy 4 credits to DC unlocker. Just google for it.
Note 2: Backup your important files. You need reset your phone twice.
Note 3: Im not resposible if you success to brick your phone. I can always help, if you have Discord you can contact ScaryG#8540/B] or just ask in comments
Note 4: Twrp wont work with custom roms :/
Also if something missing from tutorial, please tell down. I will fix them as soon as possible:good:
Part 1. Downgrading
You need 16 GB SD card. First format it to extFat. Then download firmware from androidhost.ru, i used FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) Download it. ( Links below! ) Then find dload folder from zip and extract into SD card (Remember to format SD Card into extFat)
Wait until it extracts. Now put your SD Card into your phone. Call *#*#2846579#*#*, locate for software upgrade and press SDCard Upgrade button. Now your phone is installing the update. Wait until installs. After install, you should get bootloop. In this part Press Volume UP + Power button, go to recovery and do factory reset. Now wait until boots. Go to settings -> about, and you should see version (128A). Boom! You have done downgrade...
Part 2. Unlocking Bootloader
Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones. Now go to again call to *#*#2846579#*#* and enable manufacturer mode. Try auto detect. It should detect your phone. Now simply, press the Unlock button. You should get your bootloader code, take it up. Enable developer options on your phone, go to USB Debugging and turn it on, also turn OEM Unlocking on. Then open cmd and type cd (same path as dc unlocker folder). Type adb devices It should start ADB daemon. Check your phone, you should get ADB trust popup, Allow it! Then check again adb devices, your device should be there. Now type adb reboot bootloader After it type: fastboot oem unlock (your key) ex. fastboot oem unlock 12345678. Check your phone, and press yes. Yeet! Your bootloader is now unlocked! Type fastboot reboot to reboot! Now goes kinda easy part!
Part 3. Installing TWRP
Download TWRP for Huawei P Smart. I put links below.
Move file to same folder as DC Unlocker and rename it to recovery.img
Anyways, your phone should be resetted again...
Go again enable developer options + enabling USB Debugging. Then again confirm...
Now do again adb reboot bootloader now type fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk recovery.img Now it should be flashed. Get into TWRP by pressing Power button and Volume up. Now you can root and flash zips!
Thats it, i hope it helped :good:
Downloads:
FIRMWARE: https://androidhost.ru/3c9
( FIGO-L31 FIG-L31 FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) FIRMWARE ANDROID 8.0.0 EMUI 8.0.0 05014XMW )
TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...huawei-p-smart-twrp-3-2-1-0-emui-8-0-t3786105
Please tell if any problems here?
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Please tell if any problems here?
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Hi.
I am FIG-LX1c109b138
and dc-unlocker told me not supported.
how can I have the bootloader code.
I downloaded c109b125 and c109b130
SD card dload folder and update.app reboot to volume + and -.
but it remains stuck on 5% and restarts.
can you help me.
Chisetdel31260 said:
Hi.
I am FIG-LX1c109b138
and dc-unlocker told me not supported.
how can I have the bootloader code.
I downloaded c109b125 and c109b130
SD card dload folder and update.app reboot to volume + and -.
but it remains stuck on 5% and restarts.
can you help me.
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You need download the update, then extract all from zip. Not only update app.
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You need download the update, then extract all from zip. Not only update app.
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ok, can you share a photo of your dload folder.
to be sure of what I'm doing.thank you
also, currently on dc-unlocker I download fig-lx1c109b125a I hope he can demote it.
Chisetdel31260 said:
ok, can you share a photo of your dload folder.
to be sure of what I'm doing.thank you
also, currently on dc-unlocker I download fig-lx1c109b125a I hope he can demote it.
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Okay. Here.
So thats whats inside dload folder.
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Okay. Here.
So thats whats inside dload folder.
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Thank you, I managed to do it with fig-lx1c109b133. And I received the bootloader code now.
Chisetdel31260 said:
Thank you, I managed to do it with fig-lx1c109b133. And I received the bootloader code now.
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Nice to hear. Could you thank the post.
Thanks
The SD Card Upgrade fails every time for me. I have tried everything it seems :/
Once I unlock how do I upgrade to EMUI 9 without loosing the unlock
Linux Lounge said:
Once I unlock how do I upgrade to EMUI 9 without loosing the unlock
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Hi ! Hope you saved the unlock code somewhere
If yes, you can upgrade any way you want. Just redo 'fastboot oem unlock xxxxx' after successful upgrade. (Worked for me on EMUI 9.0.1.115)
It will unlock and wipe again..
As for me, this is the point I'm stuck at :
- latest EMUI FIG-LX1 9.0.1.120 (C432)
- bootloader unlocked
- can flash twrp, allow it to prevent being overriden, then flash Magisk 19.3 without error in the log.
After that, phone boots ok but Magisk Manager says 'not installed' and TWRP must be reflashed again.
Anyone can help further ? I've read about patched boot images to be flashed with fastboot. Are they just Magisk patched or some additional security level hacking required ?
Thanks XDA
Hi.
Just FYI, afters hours, I managed to finish the procedure and restore full root/magisk under latest EMUI 9.1.0.120 (E)
I had to use magisk uninstaller under TWRP, then reflashed Magisk 19.3
Now everything sticks :
- TWRP 3.2.0_1
- Root access
- Magisk is detected as installed and running
I mainly use "systemless hosts" with Adaway and it's OK.
Did not test any other module yet.
Hi,
I bought 4 credits online for the dc unlocker, but how do i run it?
this part: "Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones"
How do i do that?
Sorry fo the noob question, would be great if you could clarify
cheers
boscovicz said:
Hi,
I bought 4 credits online for the dc unlocker, but how do i run it?
this part: "Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones"
How do i do that?
Sorry fo the noob question, would be great if you could clarify
cheers
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p-smart/how-to/guide-downgrade-bootloader-unlock-t3884725
im gonna be doing that in next few days
Linux Lounge said:
Once I unlock how do I upgrade to EMUI 9 without loosing the unlock
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Just unlock bootloader with same way on emui 9.
Hey there! I've tried downgrading but i instantly get the message "Software install failed." before it even starts to install. Any ideas?
Can't downgrade from android 9.1, everytime said Software install failed
Thanks for the tutorial. I was able to install the older EMUI 8.0 version and unlock the bootloader of a FIG-LX1 (C432). Two tips:
I was able to use a uSD formatted in FAT32, I did not need to format it again using ExtFAT
When using the DC Huawei Bootloader Codes app from PlayStore to buy the credits, select Android 7 to get charged for just 4 credits, otherwise it will try to charge for a 3-day license
Make sure the phone has 8.0.0.128A or older, and DC Unlocker 2 recognizes the phone properly before buying anything (if it is not the correct version, it will tell you to use the test/probe point method)
ScaryG said:
Downgrading Huawei P Smart, Unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP
Hello! In this tutorial i will show how you can, downgrade you phone, installing TWRP + root!
Why you need downgrade? You need to downgrade security patch to read bootloader unlock code.
Lets start!
Note: This method will cost 4euro/dollar. You need buy 4 credits to DC unlocker. Just google for it.
Note 2: Backup your important files. You need reset your phone twice.
Note 3: Im not resposible if you success to brick your phone. I can always help, if you have Discord you can contact ScaryG#8540/B] or just ask in comments
Note 4: Twrp wont work with custom roms :/
Also if something missing from tutorial, please tell down. I will fix them as soon as possible:good:
Part 1. Downgrading
You need 16 GB SD card. First format it to extFat. Then download firmware from androidhost.ru, i used FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) Download it. ( Links below! ) Then find dload folder from zip and extract into SD card (Remember to format SD Card into extFat)
Wait until it extracts. Now put your SD Card into your phone. Call *#*#2846579#*#*, locate for software upgrade and press SDCard Upgrade button. Now your phone is installing the update. Wait until installs. After install, you should get bootloop. In this part Press Volume UP + Power button, go to recovery and do factory reset. Now wait until boots. Go to settings -> about, and you should see version (128A). Boom! You have done downgrade...
Part 2. Unlocking Bootloader
Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones. Now go to again call to *#*#2846579#*#* and enable manufacturer mode. Try auto detect. It should detect your phone. Now simply, press the Unlock button. You should get your bootloader code, take it up. Enable developer options on your phone, go to USB Debugging and turn it on, also turn OEM Unlocking on. Then open cmd and type cd (same path as dc unlocker folder). Type adb devices It should start ADB daemon. Check your phone, you should get ADB trust popup, Allow it! Then check again adb devices, your device should be there. Now type adb reboot bootloader After it type: fastboot oem unlock (your key) ex. fastboot oem unlock 12345678. Check your phone, and press yes. Yeet! Your bootloader is now unlocked! Type fastboot reboot to reboot! Now goes kinda easy part!
Part 3. Installing TWRP
Download TWRP for Huawei P Smart. I put links below.
Move file to same folder as DC Unlocker and rename it to recovery.img
Anyways, your phone should be resetted again...
Go again enable developer options + enabling USB Debugging. Then again confirm...
Now do again adb reboot bootloader now type fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk recovery.img Now it should be flashed. Get into TWRP by pressing Power button and Volume up. Now you can root and flash zips!
Thats it, i hope it helped :good:
Downloads:
FIRMWARE: https://androidhost.ru/3c9
( FIGO-L31 FIG-L31 FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) FIRMWARE ANDROID 8.0.0 EMUI 8.0.0 05014XMW )
TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...huawei-p-smart-twrp-3-2-1-0-emui-8-0-t3786105
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I can only thank you hugely for this clear concise instruction. Well worth £3.41 to DC Unlocker developers! Finally an unlocked bootloader on my wifes phone. I'm a definite Xiaomi phone fan compared to the ridiculous hoops Huawei make people go thru with their locked down phones. Gave up with Samsung years back too for the same reason. Cheers
Hello , I have model FIG LX1 and I want to flash roms. I need to follow this guide ?
And basically I have to pay ? What the hell
Hi All, as this device is fairly new and there is not much clarity on things so, I decided to create a master guide as you see below. I am also attaching a PDF version of this guide as I have not formatted this XDA post to what I feel it should be like. You may download and follow that, I will keep updating things as I find.
Lets start
1. Unlock Bootloader1.1 Apply for Bootloader Unlock
Enable developer settings
Go to Settings>About phone/My device> All specs> Hit MIUI Version 8 times
Access Developer Settings from Settings>Additional Settings
Enable OEM Unlocking option
Now login to your desired Mi Account that you wish it to be associated with your device (Mi account should have a mobile number registered for OTP and verification sometime asked by MI flash unlock tool)
Your unlock bootloader wait time starts now. Wait for 7 days (168 hours from the time you added MI account) to unlock bootloader
1.2 Unlocking BootloaderSo you have crossed the wait period…. Now follow below to unlock assuming you have all the USB drivers for Mi devices (usually auto installed when you connect mobile)
Warning: All your userdata (including pictures and files) will be wiped out
Download official Mi flash unlock tool from this link: https://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u1106245679/5.5.224.24/miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip
Boot into Booloader: Power off your mobile then hold Volume Down + Power Button till fastboot bunny pops up
Open Mi Flash unlock tool downloaded in step 1
Sign in with same account that you used to sign in in Developer Settings in step 1.1.d. It may ask to verify your account with OTP. do it.
Click Unlock on the tool.
Your device will be unlocked and rebooted. Wait till reboot.
Congrats… you have an unlocked mobile device now
Now let’s go to Rooting your device for which we will have to flash TWRP to Mobile
2 TWRP Flash and Rooting2.1 TWRP Flash
Download and Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot for windows for this link: https://androiddatahost.com/wp-content/uploads/Minimal_ADB_Fastboot_v1.4.3.zip
Download unofficial TWRP (only one available as of writing this guide) from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi....6.0_11-0_LOCAL-20220203-01-vili.img/download and rename it to twrp.img
Also download Magisk from below link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v24.0/Magisk-v24.0.apk we will use it next section for rooting.
Rename the downloaded magisk file from magisk.apk to magisk.zip and copy it to your device’s storage
Copy the above twrp.img file to Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder (not necessary if you know some directory navigation using command prompt)
Boot mobile into bootloader (follow 1.2.b)
From your Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder open Cmd here.exe file to access the ADB tool
Connect your device to PC
Verify if device has connected successfully using the command below
Fastboot devices
This should return your device id
Now boot into TWRP using below commands
Fastboot boot “twrp.img” if you pasted twrp.img in minimal adb and fastboot folder
Fastboot boot “path to twrp.img” if you did not move it to the minimal adb and fastboot folder
Let the device boot to TWRP
In above step we just booted by TWRP which is temporary. Now let’s flash it to make it permanent:
Go to Advanced settings in TWRP and click Flash Current TWRP
Reboot to TWRP
2.2 TWRP Backup of Current Rom
You should have a working TWRP
Boot to TWRP and navigate to Backup section
Select all partitions and swipe to confirm
If you see error in backing up, uncheck Data and EFS partition backup
The backup should complete successfully
Have this backup copied to a PC for emergency wipout of your mobile
2.3 Rooting/Flashing Magisk
Go to Install in TWRP and select magisk.zip you copied in step 2.1.d
This will flash magisk and root your device. Now reboot to system from recovery
Once you have the device booted, rename the magisk.zip to magisk.apk again and install the magisk app on device
You may update if you see any updates to magisk or app
2.4 Passing Safetynet
Download this magisk module zip from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJHPpL4R8fcxjB35XbcpaCOipKzpvL2I/view?usp=sharing
Go to magisk app settings and enable Zygisk (beta) also enable Enforce Deny List
Select Hide the Magisk app and give any desired name for Magisk to hide its identity
Now go to modules page in Magisk app.
Select Install from source/storage option and chose the downloaded safteynet zip
Reboot
This will pass safetynet but still Indian bank apps won’t work. Keep following below for clear
Go to magisk settings and enter Configure DenyList
Add all the apps you want to hide magisk and root from (such as phonepe, Gpay)
Don’t leave any service from the selected apps unchecked
3. Flash EU RomWarning: All your userdata (including pictures and files) will be wiped out
A TWRP backup of current rom is recommended before following the next steps
You can see section 2.2 for the instruction on backup
Download Fastboot EU rom from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688263895
Extract all the contents in zip file to any normal folder
We will be using Bootloader/Fastboot mode. Boot into Bootloader: Power off your mobile then hold Volume Down + Power Button till Fastboot bunny pops up
Connect your device to PC
From the extracted folder Open windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data_format.bat(for windows).
You may execute appropriate similar named file if you are running Linux or MacOS
The EU rom flashing process will start. Hit “Y” on keyboard to accept Formatting
Wait patiently while the PC does its Job.
You may see a long pause post “writing Cust” command depending on PC configuration. You should wait for 5 minutes at least, then try hitting any letter key on your keyboard, the process continues this way.
You may hit letter key whenever you see unusual pauses during pushing of super partition file sparse sending 1 of 9 to 9 of 9
Wait till process finishes and reboots
For TWRP and Rooting you can follow the same guide in section 2.
Updating to Miui13/Android 12 EU Rom
Check out this guide to Update to Android 12
Happy Rooting… Njoy your device.
Lastly.. All the credit goes to respective owners, I have just compiled everything together and in an easy manner. PM me for credits.
Do let me know if you have any suggestions and corrections.
Thanks & Regards,
Abdus Saboor Asad
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Much appreciated, good overview.
Will try when I get my bootloader unlocked.
Rammetje.b said:
Much appreciated, good overview.
Will try when I get my bootloader unlocked.
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You are welcome.
sasaboor64 said:
You are welcome.
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Quick question if you allow me.
The unlock boot loader timer starts ticking even without hooking the phone up to the mi unlock tool? Just the dev options, OEM unlock and login to mi account is sufficient?
I remember I messed around with this when I tried to unlock my Poco F1 at the time.
Thanks
Bram
Rammetje.b said:
Quick question if you allow me.
The unlock boot loader timer starts ticking even without hooking the phone up to the mi unlock tool? Just the dev options, OEM unlock and login to mi account is sufficient?
I remember I messed around with this when I tried to unlock my Poco F1 at the time.
Thanks
Bram
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Good question... I think we should hook once, that's how I unlocked. But I feel it should work without hooking as well.
Anyone should test it and update for us the other way.
When i download the TWRP and boot into TWRP (through fastboot boot "twrp.img"), my touch screen will not work anymore. How could i fix this?
working on miui 13 android 12?
paulboqs said:
working on miui 13 android 12?
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you may go through the last thread in my post for miui 13 related rooting. this guide is for miui12 rooting and there is no TWRP yet for miui13 for our device
at what point exactly will all my data be wiped?
yuukiw said:
at what point exactly will all my data be wiped?
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the moment u hit unlock after your waiting period...
sasaboor64 said:
the moment u hit unlock after your waiting period...
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is there a way to back upp all apps + data?
MIUI13 Android12 How to enter bootloader?
I'm try but FASTBOOT "orange" Showing?
how to enter bootloader? any driver or any solution?
m38d1 said:
MIUI13 Android12 How to enter bootloader?
I'm try but FASTBOOT "orange" Showing?
how to enter bootloader? any driver or any solution?
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Please make sure you are having latest ADB installed on your machine. The best option is to install Android Studio . Secondly make sure to enable USB debugging .
You can reboot to fastboot through adb commands.
Once you are connected to ADB enter the command below.
ADB reboot Bootloader.
This will reboot to fastboot mode.
Fastboot devices
The above command shows whether you are on fastboot or not.
Now open the unlock tool and unlock your bootloader. Else if you are confident in recovering your device. use the command below
Fastboot flashing unlock
Hope the above helps.
AwkwarddWhale said:
When i download the TWRP and boot into TWRP (through fastboot boot "twrp.img"), my touch screen will not work anymore. How could i fix this?
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did you found a solution?
this is the first time this happen to me since mi3, RHnote5,7, pocox3nfc, mi11tpro.
tactil isn't working as soon i ented the twrp.. and theres no orange fox for this devices.. shame.
Jctatis said:
did you found a solution?
this is the first time this happen to me since mi3, RHnote5,7, pocox3nfc, mi11tpro.
tactil isn't working as soon i ented the twrp.. and theres no orange fox for this devices.. shame.
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There is no solution, there is no twrp for Android 12 / MIUI13 yet.
Well I did manage to make it work using a mouse otg. But it useless since theres no storage to flash
mm_rajesh said:
Please make sure you are having latest ADB installed on your machine. The best option is to install Android Studio . Secondly make sure to enable USB debugging .
You can reboot to fastboot through adb commands.
Once you are connected to ADB enter the command below.
ADB reboot Bootloader.
This will reboot to fastboot mode.
Fastboot devices
The above command shows whether you are on fastboot or not.
Now open the unlock tool and unlock your bootloader. Else if you are confident in recovering your device. use the command below
Fastboot flashing unlock
Hope the above helps.
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thanks
The problem was the phone cable
This TWRP from the first post is Android 12 too?