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help! xiaomi mi5 stuck with hacky rom 7.2.8.0.0

Hi
i just recieved a brand new xiaomi mi5 yesterday and he is running on a FAKE rom 7.2.8.0.0 chinese stable. I just want to change this ****ty rom to the global stable rom but my phone is bootloader lock.
I try the updater but the phone show a running circle and then reboot to the wrong rom.
Then i try the mipc suite in English and Chinese but i have a read warning showing something like "unable to discover your device".
I make my demand to unlock my phone but i receive no confirmation message.
I'm tired to read all this topic with no real solution.
I read a tuto about fastboot recovery but i don't know if i can use it with my lock phone. I m not a geek and i don't want to break my new phone just to change a rom.
Somebody have an EASY way to do it?
Thanks in advance!
Thibault

Have you followed this manual on installing developer version?
http://en.miui.com/a-232.html
That should work.
You cannot flash from recovery if the phone is still locked.
About unlocking:
Did you request the unlock permission and got an SMS with code?
Or did you request the code, but never got the SMS with the code?
If you got the code, i assume that you did not receive an SMS with the text that you have permission to unlock?
Did you fill the form in with the SMS code that you got? Only the you get the SMS with permissions.
If you did not get any code in your SMS, then it might be a account problem (that was with me the case).
Make a new MIUI.com account.
Log this account in on you phone via developer options.
Then request again the code on the site. If that does not work, wait 24 hours and try again. Maybe you have to repeat this 2 or 3 days after each other. I had to try 2 times and the second time (after 24 hours) i got the SMS.

Thib_12 said:
Hi
i just recieved a brand new xiaomi mi5 yesterday and he is running on a FAKE rom 7.2.8.0.0 chinese stable. I just want to change this ****ty rom to the global stable rom but my phone is bootloader lock.
I try the updater but the phone show a running circle and then reboot to the wrong rom.
Then i try the mipc suite in English and Chinese but i have a read warning showing something like "unable to discover your device".
I make my demand to unlock my phone but i receive no confirmation message.
I'm tired to read all this topic with no real solution.
I read a tuto about fastboot recovery but i don't know if i can use it with my lock phone. I m not a geek and i don't want to break my new phone just to change a rom.
Somebody have an EASY way to do it?
Thanks in advance!
Thibault
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I try to install developer version but the phone shut down and then reboot on the previous version so the vendor hacky 7.2.8.0.0.
I submit for the unlock permission this morning and i recieved the first sms code so the verification one. So i was able to send my request but i haven't got any answer yet.
Do you know any way to bypass this bootable lock and install the global international rom?
Maybe i can install the global via EDL mode but i need help for the steps to follow.
Thanks

if you've got a spare cheap usb type c cable you can cut and solder it to make and EDL cable (look for guides online) to put locked phone in EDL mode then safely flash official miui with MiFlash and just then unlock it.

Thib_12 said:
I try to install developer version but the phone shut down and then reboot on the previous version so the vendor hacky 7.2.8.0.0.
I submit for the unlock permission this morning and i recieved the first sms code so the verification one. So i was able to send my request but i haven't got any answer yet.
Do you know any way to bypass this bootable lock and install the global international rom?
Maybe i can install the global via EDL mode but i need help for the steps to follow.
Thanks
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If you have submitted the code to the website to request permissions, then you will get the permissions within 24 hours in most cases ( i got it in 3 hours).
After that, you can unlock the normal way as described on the MIUI.com forum.
There was also a thread somewhere (miui.com i think) about a tool that should work, but after several people trying it was a hoax. You still had to unlock.
Also there is a way to change an USB cable, to put the phone in a special mode, but i did not have to use that.

ok thanks for your help... I waited for the unlock permission and then i use the fastboot method to flash the latest global rom.
If you are in the same situation and you don't recieve the permission i find a tuto who can help some of you, put i can't post the link so just google androidbrick mi5 and you will find the page.

how to solve the 86006 error during unlock?

hello, my account is ALREADY allowed to unlock because i unlocked a phone some months ago.
i enableddeveloper options, enabled OEM unlock, added my account ot mi account status, but after i put it i receive the 86006 error.
So when i use miunlock program from pc... it says me that current account is not bound to this device. BUT IT IS NOT TRUE.... how to solve this but?
already tried a factory reset..... nothing helped me,

i flashed the latest developer now seems to solve it... no more error BUT on mi unlock program it says me t wait 72hours. WHY? my account is already unlocked and approved months ago for unlocking....
i am going to update you after 72 hours... if i will unlock it

Any update?

if you are on stable 8.5 , flash dev rom (i flashed dev 9), it will solve 86006
now every account need 72 hours after added to device

nk1001 said:
now every account need 72 hours after added to device
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I didn't have to wait 72h, i was suprised when it just said Unlocked successfully at first try.

dowloag here is xiaomitool : http://xiaomitool.com/
and install devepoler rom via xiaomitool.

See thishttps://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-2/help/xiaomitool-problem-help-t3725731topic

micro77 said:
dowloag here is xiaomitool : http://xiaomitool.com/
and install devepoler rom via xiaomitool.
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If you install that tool and check all of the .exe files on virustotal.com you'll find a lot of hits on some of the files which appear to have trojans in them. Be careful. One file had 5 or 6 hits and another had 11 hits on virustotal.com which an almost certain sign it is a dangerous trojan.

I solve this problem flash dev rom :good:

I appreciate the help but this is a terrible solution for those of us who just need root but don't want a custom rom and never intended to wipe. There is a workaround that failed for me but appears to be working for the Redmi Note and the Miui forum claims it now works for ALL phones receiving 86006 error (the fix where you don't actually have to bind the account -- just verify with phone number on the mi website, then let it locate your phone, and then, if that doesn't work, clear the mi unlock tool cache.
Mentioning it because even though it didn't work for me (Live in USA, using global rom) maybe it works for others in other countries. Most of the posts I've seen where it worked were from users located in India.

Error while unlocking the bootloader

I am getting the following error while trying to Unlock the Boot loader. Any suggestions?

Go to developer options and add your account under mi unlock status.
Check if you have turned on USB debugging and oem unlock if not then turn on and then try again.
This is known issue with xiaomi devices and it's not fixed since it's introduced in 2016 till now.
The least waiting time is 3 days and it could be for week or even more days to get bootloader unlocked.
Many users gets issue despite adding all correct information so there's need of patience.

metelhammer said:
Go to developer options and add your account under mi unlock status.
Check if you have turned on USB debugging and oem unlock if not then turn on and then try again.
This is known issue with xiaomi devices and it's not fixed since it's introduced in 2016 till now.
The least waiting time is 3 days and it could be for week or even more days to get bootloader unlocked.
Many users gets issue despite adding all correct information so there's need of patience.
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I have done all of those, and I am still getting this error. Have been trying for more than a week now.
Tried with an older version (2. version), Modified version of Mi Unlock Tool and tried with new account. Everytime I get the same error.

part 1994 said:
I have done all of those, and I am still getting this error. Have been trying for more than a week now.
Tried with an older version (2. version), Modified version of Mi Unlock Tool and tried with new account. Everytime I get the same error.
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Then it looks like it's a error from their end, probably server error. As I've already mentioned they haven't fixed this issue from their end since long.
Moreover i think they are doing this on purpose to tackle some bad reseller's who put fake miui with bloatware and other stuff.
I would recommend you to use official mi unlock tool to prevent any issue.
There are some users I've seen in the past using beta ROM they were able to get bootloader unlock instantly but this was more than a year ago so I don't know if this will work now or not since I heard from someone(not sure though, since I don't use miui forum anymore) they have disabled flashing beta ROM from updater app, mostly for same reason to prevent unlocking bootloader.
If you still may want to flash beta ROM and try to unlock there's tutorial on miui forum 'how to flash beta/stable china/global rom' without unlocking bootloader in order to have beta ROM in your device and then unlocking bootloader.
But I would recommend you to wait and try again later with official mi unlock tool. since I haven't been on miui forum for long time and totally unaware if this will work now or not.
They may have changed the process how bootloader unlocks.
Do this with your all responsibility if you choose to do so.

Bricked Redmi K20 Pro, stuck in Recovery Bootloop

After trying all kinds of roms from here, I decided to go back to basics and flash a global stable ROM.
In the Mi Flash software I forgot to check the "Clean All" button, and left the default(I don't know why this is the default) "Clean All and lock"
Now, I'm stuck in a recovery(can go to fastboot as well) bootloop, can't even turn it off unless the battery dies. It says at the bottom : "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device"
I'm unable to flash it again using mi flash, unable to unlock it again as it gives me a weird chinese error, that translated, it think it says : "This phone has been used by account 622****418, by looking for phone lock"
Unable to boot into EDL, tried with a deep flash cable(seems it is not supported anymore)
I didn't open it, as I still have warranty(just bought it 3 weeks ago).
USB Debugging and OEM unlock are off as it was just flashed so it has default values.
The account on it is mine, but apparently mi Unlock is not recognizing it. My Mi account has different digits and I have permission to unlock the bootloader since last year.
Is there any way that I can go around this ?
I'm thankful for any advice that you have, guys...

Your device is most likely permanently bricked - when the bootloader is locked with a global ROM on a Chinese Xiaomi phone, nothing can be done to fix it - except one thing.
Are you sure you're booting into EDL mode correctly? I think you need to short two points on the main PCB while plugging in a USB cable. Xiaomi has a proprietary implementation of EDL mode - IIRC you need special Xiaomi software and a Mi account with the appropriate permissions (you can beg Xiaomi for permission on the Mi forums, or buy a working account from someone online). In EDL mode, you can re-flash the China ROM and recover the device.

Most likely, that's what I'll have to do, but I wanted to consume every chance and tutorial online before I remove the Back glass...SO it's Service Center or Test Point with auth accounts, which it's hard to get. I rather pay. Just wanted to make sure that it's bricked from my perspective, like I can't do anything to fix it from my end. Thanks

There is nothing you can do, the bootloader is now locked and you are on a rom that's not matching.
I used the Russian tech reported in one of the other threads about bricked k20 pro, costed me $20 and I needed to open up the phone, and do test point edl which were all easy and well worth it to save the $650 AUD I paid for the phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/help/destroyed-error-fastboot-locked-t3946012/page6
just add him on whatsapp and be nice to the tech and he will help you. I saw other posts if you ask him like an ass then he will ignore you.

I definitely don't want to open the phone. If it comes to that, I rather pay someone to do everything with proper tools and software.

You know, try to get in touch with xiaomi support. Explain The case and maybe they unlock it for you from there.

Hey Bro
Blitzz.666 said:
After trying all kinds of roms from here, I decided to go back to basics and flash a global stable ROM.
In the Mi Flash software I forgot to check the "Clean All" button, and left the default(I don't know why this is the default) "Clean All and lock"
Now, I'm stuck in a recovery(can go to fastboot as well) bootloop, can't even turn it off unless the battery dies. It says at the bottom : "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device"
I'm unable to flash it again using mi flash, unable to unlock it again as it gives me a weird chinese error, that translated, it think it says : "This phone has been used by account 622****418, by looking for phone lock"
Unable to boot into EDL, tried with a deep flash cable(seems it is not supported anymore)
I didn't open it, as I still have warranty(just bought it 3 weeks ago).
USB Debugging and OEM unlock are off as it was just flashed so it has default values.
The account on it is mine, but apparently mi Unlock is not recognizing it. My Mi account has different digits and I have permission to unlock the bootloader since last year.
Is there any way that I can go around this ?
I'm thankful for any advice that you have, guys...
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Did you find any solution without edl method? Cause currently I'm facing the same problem.

The only solution here is to go into EDL Mode, if you dont have an authorized mi account, I recommend s-unlock.com they have an automated service and their own tool to flash your phone, go check them out. If you have doubt opening the phone, it isnt hard. Just use playing card first and dont remove it, then find an old credit card to continue further gently.

Shaonhider97 said:
Did you find any solution without edl method? Cause currently I'm facing the same problem.
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After removing the back of my phone and fixing it with the help of an awesome dude from Japan found on whatsapp...I tried to unlock my bootloader again, and realised that the account I had in my phone was not the one that I was entering on miUnlock. I couldn't see that because the error message at 99% was in trad Chinese.
Maybe it would've worked if I knew that. If you go into Fastboot and try to unlock it, what message do you get?

Error when trying to login to mi unlock tool

Hello, i wanted to unlock my xiaomi redmi 8's bootloader because i wanna install root on it. I completely understand the risks and im willing to unlock it. I don't care if it takes months for xiaomi to approve my mi account. So, when i tried logging in into mi unlock tool with my mi account, first thing i noticed is that its quite slow. Anyway i entered my details when i was at the account login page, and then a few seconds later the page turned white. At first i thought it was just simply loading however after i checked the logs, i see this message: WARNING: account loading error: -188. Ive done some research why it isnt working. They suggested that i should disable my antivirus and run the tool with administrator priviliges. However that didnt help either. Ive also noticed that after i clicked add account and device in mi unlock state, (i enabled mobile data and turned off wifi) it said my mi account had been added. However when i exit out of mi unlock state and go back it says to add my account again. I dont know if thats intentional or not. If somebody can help me i'd gladly appreciate it.

if youve failed unlocking it, your phone is still safely under guarantee, have no fear (IMHO)
i remembered ~2Y ago when i tried unlocking it i was also sent in a loop. i followed the usual guides and all and was also reverified on my phone and PC again. sometimes the mi server can be buggy, and we had to wait for a bit.
make sure your phones SIM 1 (in the middle) has both SMS and data kuota available, as thats how they verify your device and account. IIRC 1 SMS to their servers, and 1 verification data from network to your phone.

I haven't gotten to unlock my device yet. So far i'm at the logging in into mi unlock tool stage. And also yes, i have all of those things that you mentioned.

yep it looks like youre stumped after waiting a day. for references, which guide are you following? does windows and ADB|fastboot detect your phone and driver?
usually an account is verified after a few days when creating a new xiaomi account, and 1 week after using the phone.
from what i remembered that most guides dont state is that my friend told me to locate my device first via i.mi.com first. after locating the device in normal system mode, follow the usual steps. as i said i too remembered how buggy mi unlock can be. hopefully others can also chime in.
my mi unlock tools an ancient 4.5.514.47, newer versions should be preferred for security|bugfixes, but im just saying i unlocked it with that version in case it might help.

Yes mi unlock tool detects my device in fastboot mode. I'm following a tutorial on youtube.

Good news, i managed to unlock and root my phone! I guess i was just lucky because i tried logging from day to day and i finally got it to work.