hey.
i want to purchase the chinese version of mi 8 and i wanted to know if it is possible by now to flash the global rom (official of couse) without unlocking the bootloader?
Sorry It´s not possible:
With locked bootloader it´s just: chinese phone -> chinese ROM
if you unlock and install global, you must keep it unlocked or it won´t boot (soft brick).
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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..????
Id like to know if i can install rom in a redmi 4x with bootloader locked (not official rom)
Actually i have Global last developer Miui10
Thanks
fari2000 said:
Id like to know if i can install rom in a redmi 4x with bootloader locked (not official rom)
Actually i have Global last developer Miui10
Thanks
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Phone will not allow you flash unofficial img when bootloader is locked. I dont think it will let you lock after flashing rom with unlocked bootloader. At least i cant manage to lock bootloader after debloating miui stable.
With locked bootloader only official update can be installed through the updater app and that to stable ROM.
You can relock bootloader again regardless if you use official MIUI beta or stable ROM.
You'll have to unlock bootloader in order to flash any other ROM let it be any ROM.
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?
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
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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.
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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
can i install eu xiaomi roms without unlockbootloader and if unlocked can lock it again
You can't install eu ROM (custom ROM) without unlocking bootloader. And if you use any other ROM then the initial one meant for your phone don't relock bootloader. Or also you will brick your phone.
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thanks