Hi,
Today I recieved my Mi 8, but it has the china ROM on it.
So my question is:
Is it possible to flash the Global ROM without unlocking bootloader?
Because unlocking of the bootloader will delete the userdata.
NielsvdS said:
Hi,
Today I recieved my Mi 8, but it has the china ROM on it.
So my question is:
Is it possible to flash the Global ROM without unlocking bootloader?
Because unlocking of the bootloader will delete the userdata.
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No don't do it. Check my thread or some others on this forum if you do it'll brick your device.
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I have mi 8 M1803E1A model.
atm I have bootloader unlocked, global dev rom.
I want to lock bl again, what is procedure, easiest without brick ?
thx
marko94 said:
I have mi 8 M1803E1A model.
atm I have bootloader unlocked, global dev rom.
I want to lock bl again, what is procedure, easiest without brick ?
thx
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yes, very easy with method fastboot rom and select "flash and relock" (this is default)
mr.nth.na.vn said:
yes, very easy with method fastboot rom and select "flash and relock" (this is default)
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can i flash latest stable rom via fastboot and set relock ? I read a lot about bricked devices during locking again
If you're device it's a china version china rom with locked bootloader if it's a global version device global rom with locked bootloader.
China version->China rom locked bootloader ok!
Global version->Global rom locked bootloader ok! /Unlocked bootloader=ok!
China version->Global rom locked bootloader =brick! / Unlocked bootloader=ok!
Global version->China rom locked bootloader=brick!
marko94 said:
I have mi 8 M1803E1A model.
atm I have bootloader unlocked, global dev rom.
I want to lock bl again, what is procedure, easiest without brick ?
thx
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can uh tell how to unlock bootloader MI 8 M1803e1a model..????
I know this may be a stupid question but I'm looking to unlock the bootloader of my mi 8 global variant because I want to try a few different custom ROMs but I don't know if I will be able to relock the bootloader if I want to go back to the original Xiaomi firmware?
Any help will be appreciated
I heard flash back will brick the phone
Unlock china version and re-lock with global/xiaomi.eu/custom bricks the phone.
Yeah you should be fine to relock if it's a global device.
But I think you'll also have to wait another 360h or more to unlock it again
Global Version can relock!
Global Rom bricked the Device if you Relock it!
Must i wait if i would lock a relocked Global Version? Or can I use the Mi Account instead?
Hi.
Unfortunately, I bought a k20 pro in the global version (aliexpress).
What do I have to do to not have brick? log in to mi account on the phone and Install the original china rom in mi flash and tick Clean all "option (not lock). Then wait again for the unlock bootloader?
having a global rom from aliexpress I can flash twrp right away and change rom ? Non Brick?
Radzią said:
Hi.
Unfortunately, I bought a k20 pro in the global version (aliexpress).
What do I have to do to not have brick? log in to mi account on the phone and Install the original china rom in mi flash and tick Clean all "option (not lock). Then wait again for the unlock bootloader?
having a global rom from aliexpress I can flash twrp right away and change rom ? Non Brick?
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Basically the trick is to make sure you never accidentally relock the bootloader.
This normally happens if you've stuffed something up and need to flash a fastboot ROM. When this happens ALWAYS remember to change to 'clean All' when flashing with the Mi Flash Tool.
I assume the bootloader is already unlocked. If so, then you're 7 days ahead of the game and can go ahead and install TWRP and any other ROM of your choice. As long as you do everything correctly then you should have no problems.
Robbo.5000 said:
Basically the trick is to make sure you never accidentally relock the bootloader.
This normally happens if you've stuffed something up and need to flash a fastboot ROM. When this happens ALWAYS remember to change to 'clean All' when flashing with the Mi Flash Tool.
I assume the bootloader is already unlocked. If so, then you're 7 days ahead of the game and can go ahead and install TWRP and any other ROM of your choice. As long as you do everything correctly then you should have no problems.
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I have a fake global and unlocked bootloader. So I can easily install twrp and change rom?
The only one I have to remember is that if I wanted to block bootloader again, I have to do it on china rom?
Radzią said:
I have a fake global and unlocked bootloader. So I can easily install twrp and change rom?
The only one I have to remember is that if I wanted to block bootloader again, I have to do it on china rom?
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Yes you can install TWRP and change the ROM.
The normal reason to flash a Chinese fastboot ROM is when you have done something wrong and soft bricked the phone. But yes you would also do this if you wanted to lock the bootloader again.
Robbo.5000 said:
Yes you can install TWRP and change the ROM.
The normal reason to flash a Chinese fastboot ROM is when you have done something wrong and soft bricked the phone. But yes you would also do this if you wanted to lock the bootloader again.
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Okay thanks, I wanted to make sure. Nobody would want to Brick a new phone
I was in the same boat. Just flashed the official China ROM via mi flash including bootloader relock. After I applied for an unlock the official way, waited a week to unlock the phone again and finally flashed twrp, magisk and mi-globe Rom.
Guido83 said:
I was in the same boat. Just flashed the official China ROM via mi flash including bootloader relock. After I applied for an unlock the official way, waited a week to unlock the phone again and finally flashed twrp, magisk and mi-globe Rom.
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I think I will also choose this way and block bootloader again. It will be safer
Guido83 said:
I was in the same boat. Just flashed the official China ROM via mi flash including bootloader relock. After I applied for an unlock the official way, waited a week to unlock the phone again and finally flashed twrp, magisk and mi-globe Rom.
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Wait, so you had the 'Global rom' model? Did they leave the phone associated with the Mi account originally? And where did you buy from?
Just curious because my 'Global rom' model K20 Pro arrives tomorrow. Unfortunately ordered the day before all this stuff came out :/
Sorry if this is a bit newby, but I ordered the same (K20 pro) from ali express, there is no way the global rom is official?
If it's not and the bootloader is unlocked, why is this a problem? Because the find my device won't be working? or is the security compromised if it is?
Is the global rom worse than the Chinese? And if the phone isn't disconnected form the Mi account they used to unlock the bootloader with, arn't I screwed?
Sorry for the salvo of questions..
SozzR said:
Sorry if this is a bit newby, but I ordered the same (K20 pro) from ali express, there is no way the global rom is official?
If it's not and the bootloader is unlocked, why is this a problem? Because the find my device won't be working? or is the security compromised if it is?
Is the global rom worse than the Chinese? And if the phone isn't disconnected form the Mi account they used to unlock the bootloader with, arn't I screwed?
Sorry for the salvo of questions..
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At the moment there is no global version of the phone. So there is no official global ROM. The global ROM versions currently for sale are using a hacked/modified versions of MIUI. These versions are made by people unknown and could possibly contain malware, etc. which could compromise your security. Probably, the ROM will be OK, but you just never know.
Having the bootloader active unlocked isn't a problem normally and gives you the benefit of not having to wait 7 days. You can flash TWRP and install other ROMs with no problem.
But there are a couple of cases on these forums where people have had things go wrong whilst flashing a fastboot ROM using the Mi Flash Tool. They have ended up accidentally relocking the bootloader whilst also corrupting the system partition. Because they haven't unlocked the bootloader themselves originally, they are unable to unlock the phone again and can't install TWRP to install another ROM.
Some people are now choosing to flash an official ROM and relock the bootloader, to allow them to unlock the phone themselves with their own Mi account. So if they end up in the same position as above, they should be able to unlock the bootloader and easily restore the phone.
However some people, when restoring the phone to stock after messing up, have accidentally relocked the phone. When they've tried to go through the unlock process they have found that the phone is still linked to the sellers Mi account and they are unable to link it to their own account and so are unable to unlock it again.
If you never relock the bootloader, either accidentally or deliberately, then you will not have any problems. But if you end up needing to flash a fastboot ROM, then the Mi Flash Tool default option is to flash and relock, so it only takes a brief lapse in concentration to find that you've got a locked bootloader again. If this happens, I would guess that it's far more likely that you won't have any problems and you are able to unlock it again.
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Radzią said:
I think I will also choose this way and block bootloader again. It will be safer
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Just be aware that this option also comes with risks. Occasionally some people have found that the phone is still linked to the sellers Mi account, they are then unable to ink it to their own account and so cannot unlock the bootloader again.
Hello
I have the Mi9 T PRO running MIUI Global 10.3.1.0 stable (PFKEUXM).
I don't intent, and there is no reason, to mess with the different MIUI versions.
I am interested to root the phone or try a custom ROM.
My questions are :
1)If I unlock the bootloader only for root and then relock it, my phone will be bricked?
2)If I try a custom ROM and then relock the bootloader the phone will be bricked?
3)In a previous post is mentioned that if you downgrade from beta Q to stable P the phone will not be bricked. What about the anti roll protection?
Thnxs
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Its EEA (EU) ROM
MIUI Global ROM PFKMIXM
You can re lock your bootloader wothout problem but only if your original rom. If you are on EU or EEA you can flash and lock BL.
The problem is only if you flash different rom and re lock bootloader
Mr.Vag said:
You can re lock your bootloader wothout problem but only if your original rom. If you are on EU or EEA you can flash and lock BL.
The problem is only if you flash different rom and re lock bootloader
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This applies for AOSP ROMs too, right?
AOSP+relock=brick ?
And something else.
TWRP+ROOT+stock MIUI, can I relock bootloader?
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This applies for AOSP ROMs too, right?
AOSP+relock=brick ?
And something else.
TWRP+ROOT+stock MIUI, can I relock bootloader?
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As far as I'm aware relocking the bootloader doesn't work using fastboot commands. I can't remember if it will brick the device if you try, so best not to try.
When using the Mi Flash Tool you can only lock the bootloader when flashing a fastboot ROM, so this will restore the phone to factory and you'll lose any custom ROM installed and any recovery and root installed.
Really it's only safe to lock the phone when staying on the original ROM of the phone.
i bought a mi 9 lite and it came with the russian rom.
I wanted to unlock the bootloader and install the official globlal ROM with mi flash. can i lock the bootloader again with me flash when i install an official global rom?
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is there a guide to install a global rom without unlocking the bootloader? and without using tools?
You need to first unlock your bootloader in order to fastboot flash the global rom (using MiFlash). After that in the MiFlash tool there is an option to "Flash all and lock" which will lock your bootloader again. Unfortunately there is not a way of doing it to my knowledge without unlocking your bootloader.
Here's the official guide here: https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
Never, ever re-lock your bootloader as this will result in a hard brick that can only be resolved with EDL/authorized account!
Diabolik2770 said:
i bought a mi 9 lite and it came with the russian rom.
I wanted to unlock the bootloader and install the official globlal ROM with mi flash. can i lock the bootloader again with me flash when i install an official global rom?
or
is there a guide to install a global rom without unlocking the bootloader? and without using tools?
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Your post is in the wrong section, this should be in guide, news, discussion
.M.D. said:
Never, ever re-lock your bootloader as this will result in a hard brick that can only be resolved with EDL/authorized account!
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Not to my knowledge. I have done it before with my device. Sure if you want to use custom roms/recoveries you will need to unlock your bootloader again which you can do if you are using an authorised account. However, if you are really worried about this happening, you might as well just keep your bootloader unlocked.
I bought a mi cc9 lite that came with a russian rom.
Before i could unlock my device, i was able to flash a global rom with a non official tool which name i can't remember.
Global rom was the only one i was able to flash. So yes it's possible.
ok
On which ROM and Device you CAN and CAN'T Lock Bootloader!
Echo2124 said:
Not to my knowledge. I have done it before with my device. Sure if you want to use custom roms/recoveries you will need to unlock your bootloader again which you can do if you are using an authorised account. However, if you are really worried about this happening, you might as well just keep your bootloader unlocked.
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I found this ....
https://c.mi.com/thread-2584760-1-1.html
I think you're right