hey,
yesterday I got my MI8, the bootloader was already unlocked, I did flash twrp and xiaomi.eu rom...
so far so good..
but everytime I do a reboot, there is the ugly bootloader unlocked screen notice...
is there a way to remove it ?
Don't think so. But I don't have that ugly screen on mine, only a small Unlocked text at the bottom on the screen where the Mi-logo is shown.
ok I found out,
that this screen is only in "international versions" of the Mi8 with pre-unlocked bootloader.
When I flash the official global rom (dipper_global_images_V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA_20180714.0000.00_8.1_global)
the unlocked bootscreen is as usual (just the little "unlocked bootloader" at bottom)
if I flash the xiaomi.eu rom again, the ugly unlocked screen is back.
deepblue2000 said:
ok I found out,
that this screen is only in "international versions" of the Mi8 with pre-unlocked bootloader.
When I flash the official global rom (dipper_global_images_V9.5.13.0.OEAMIFA_20180714.0000.00_8.1_global)
the unlocked bootscreen is as usual (just the little "unlocked bootloader" at bottom)
if I flash the xiaomi.eu rom again, the ugly unlocked screen is back.
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Mine is a chinese version with pre-unlocked BL and i have this message
yeah, the chinese version is the international one.
deepblue2000 said:
yeah, the chinese version is the international one.
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How can you say that Chinese version is the international one??? International version is the perfect opposition to Chinese version. International =global.
deepblue2000 said:
if I flash the xiaomi.eu rom again, the ugly unlocked screen is back.
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Xiaomi.eu is based on china rom (not on international).
Maybe we have to report this to xiaomi.eu developers, so they can restore original message...
gulp79 said:
Xiaomi.eu is based on china rom (not on international).
Maybe we have to report this to xiaomi.eu developers, so they can restore original message...
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yeah I already did it.
descarao81 said:
How can you say that Chinese version is the international one??? International version is the perfect opposition to Chinese version. International =global.
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Wrong, there are always two official versions, chinese and global, global always has all languages, chinese is just CN/EN.
the "international version" is not official from xiaomi, "international" comes from the chinese shops, bootloader is pre-unlocked,
firmware is cn/en and with an international power plug adapter
Well so mine was from bg and I don't have international power plug adapter - version is pure CN. How can I get rid of this bootloader message?
you can flash the official global rom
fastboot empty battery logo instead of bunny
deepblue2000 said:
you can flash the official global rom
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Hi deepblue2000!
I followed your posts (thanks!) and succesfully installed on my MI8 the EU rom (stable MIUI10). I used latest version of TWRP 3.2.3-0918, from your recomandations.
But first when i unlocked my bootloader my battery was 17%, after that i immediatly installed the rom and it won't boot (stucked at MI logo and powerd by android and 3 dots).
I left the phone to charge 100% and the phone booted with that ugly warning message wich i will try to fix it today doing this
But my problem is that when i put the phone in fastboot mode, i don't have the fastboot logo of bunny, instead of that i have the empty battery logo!!
I also don't have anymore at developer options the option: Verify if your device is unlocked"....do you have it? I believe my bootloader is unlocked if i get that warning message, isn't that so?
The phone is working fine, but i have the 2 problems: that warning message, and the empty battery logo instead of bunny fastboot logo. Can you help me please?
Regards!!!
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So this is my second Mi Mix. I know my way around it a bit. Anyway I was trying to flash TWRP and it won't work. It appears the bootloader is locked. Apparently the original retailer who sold the phone flashed the global MIUI rom and then relocked the bootloader and reflashed the original recovery.
I have already requested to unlock through Xiaomi but I'm not sure if it will work being on this rom... once I get the text back from them that is.
I'm unable to flash the Chinese stock rom in MiFlash because the bootloader is locked. I've tried just about everything but it appears I'm stuck waiting on Xiaomi to send me the unlock text but my concern is that I won't be able to do it because I'm not on the stock rom.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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So this is my second Mi Mix. I know my way around it a bit. Anyway I was trying to flash TWRP and it won't work. It appears the bootloader is locked. Apparently the original retailer who sold the phone flashed the global MIUI rom and then relocked the bootloader and reflashed the original recovery.
I have already requested to unlock through Xiaomi but I'm not sure if it will work being on this rom... once I get the text back from them that is.
I'm unable to flash the Chinese stock rom in MiFlash because the bootloader is locked. I've tried just about everything but it appears I'm stuck waiting on Xiaomi to send me the unlock text but my concern is that I won't be able to do it because I'm not on the stock rom.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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You dont need to request for another unlock code. The unlock code is associated with your Mi Account, meaning you can unlock any Xiaomi device once you sign in with your Mi Account on the device. Once signed in, you just need to use the Unlocking app.
Considering this is your 2nd Mix, I'm assuming you had received an unlock code for the first one. If so, you're good to go. You just need to do as I mentioned above.
If you dont have an unlock code yet, once you've received it, the procedure is fairly simple. Just follow one of the guides here and you'll get to wherever you want,be it Official, EU or a custom ROM.
Hope this helps!
Cheers!
The first one I bought already had the bootloader u locked so I don't have a code. Once I receive a reply from Xiaomi with a code will I be able to unlock even though it's on the global ROM and not stock?
NeutronBomb said:
The first one I bought already had the bootloader u locked so I don't have a code. Once I receive a reply from Xiaomi with a code will I be able to unlock even though it's on the global ROM and not stock?
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Yes. once you have the code, you can unlock regardless of whatever ROM is installed on the device. FYI, my phone came with a Vendor ROM but locked bootloader just like yours. I don'"t think the Vendor relocked it. I'm assuming that Vendors receive signed Custom ROMs from Xiaomi which is then flashed by Vendors using stock recovery. If they have a signed ROM file, the bootloader doesnt have to be unlocked. It just installs like an update.
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So this is my second Mi Mix. I know my way around it a bit. Anyway I was trying to flash TWRP and it won't work. It appears the bootloader is locked. Apparently the original retailer who sold the phone flashed the global MIUI rom and then relocked the bootloader and reflashed the original recovery.
I have already requested to unlock through Xiaomi but I'm not sure if it will work being on this rom... once I get the text back from them that is.
I'm unable to flash the Chinese stock rom in MiFlash because the bootloader is locked. I've tried just about everything but it appears I'm stuck waiting on Xiaomi to send me the unlock text but my concern is that I won't be able to do it because I'm not on the stock rom.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Didn't know you had to unlock bootloader for Chinese ROM with miflash, you sure it's not the way you unpacked the file.
Yeah I'm pretty sure it requires bootloader unlock. The first Mix I had was the 128gb version and I sold it last week. Before I sold it the guy wanted me to flash the chinese rom back and I did it using mi flash and it worked just fine. Used the exact same file this time and it won't work, it fails right off the bat. Also in the guide that's posted here for flashing the Chinese rom it says you need the bootloader unlocked.
I guess it's one of those things that people assume the bootloader is already unlocked if you're flashing the Chinese rom since you'd have to have unlocked it already to get off of that rom in the first place.
I'll just sit back and wait for my unlock code I guess. Hopefully they don't take the full 10 days to get back to me.
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Yeah I'm pretty sure it requires bootloader unlock. The first Mix I had was the 128gb version and I sold it last week. Before I sold it the guy wanted me to flash the chinese rom back and I did it using mi flash and it worked just fine. Used the exact same file this time and it won't work, it fails right off the bat. Also in the guide that's posted here for flashing the Chinese rom it says you need the bootloader unlocked.
I guess it's one of those things that people assume the bootloader is already unlocked if you're flashing the Chinese rom since you'd have to have unlocked it already to get off of that rom in the first place.
I'll just sit back and wait for my unlock code I guess. Hopefully they don't take the full 10 days to get back to me.
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http://xiaomiadvices.com/flash-fastboot-recovery-rom-on-xiaomi-mi-mix/
Unless you got vendor ROM.
satishp said:
I don'"t think the Vendor relocked it. I'm assuming that Vendors receive signed Custom ROMs from Xiaomi which is then flashed by Vendors using stock recovery. If they have a signed ROM file, the bootloader doesnt have to be unlocked. It just installs like an update.
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Vendor ROMS aren't signed or sanctioned by Xiaomi.
Given Xiaomi doesn't even produce a general Global ROM for some models of it's handsets (such as the Mix) because they only sell them in China, it would make little sense for them to then sign Vendor ROMs for such handsets given they're all but exclusively used by international sellers.
Hello,
I have a mi8 bought at GeekBuying. It had a open bootloader and a "Global Rom". I tried to update to the eu Rom. Now I have a bootloader locked and the phone only goes into safe mode and fastboot mode. I tried to go back to the official Chinese firmware which did not work as the phone is bootlocked. Also can not do the unlock process using the Xiaomi homepage as I can not access the dev settings...
Any suggestions? Send back to China?
How is it possible to lock the bootloader? Did u use fastboot lock bootloader? Or using Mi flash?
Normal u can flash Xiaomi.eu rom without a problem with a unlocked bootloader it isn't possible to lock a bootloader by flash the eu rom in Twrp.
By the way, I never and I mean never seen so much ppl with bricked phones.
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How is it possible to lock the bootloader? Did u use fastboot lock bootloader? Or using Mi flash?
Normal u can flash Xiaomi.eu rom without a problem with a unlocked bootloader it isn't possible to lock a bootloader by flash the eu rom in Twrp.
By the way, I never and I mean never seen so much ppl with bricked phones.
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I used fastboot flash. With the official unzipped Rom from the official site. There was also no option to lock or unlock. Old rom had unlocked written on the bootscreen, now shows nothing about it anymore?
Maybe has to to do with a modified firmware by the shop I bought? I myself did not unlock the phone... Came like this.
I bought it also from Geekbuying. I told them that I want to sent it back, cause the box was not a new one, the box was not sealed and the boot loader was unlocked. I have also a bricked phone and I can't use Mi unlock since my account is not bound to this phone.
Is there a way I can check weather my phone is the chinese or the global phone?
And if it is the global version, could i brick it with lock and re-lock bootloader?
What if I try to test MIUI 10 and then wanna go back to the eu version of MIUI?
Greetings
entchen
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Is there a way I can check weather my phone is the chinese or the global phone?
And if it is the global version, could i brick it with lock and re-lock bootloader?
What if I try to test MIUI 10 and then wanna go back to the eu version of MIUI?
Greetings
entchen
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You can usually tell from the writing on the box. If it's Chinese, obviously a Chinese unit. Also, box will be opened and not sealed if unlocked and flashed by reseller.
Global units will be clearly marked with a red sticker on the outside of the box and the box is typically sealed with cellophane.
so and if it is a global unit, I can safe unlock bootloader an lock it without soft brick the device?
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so and if it is a global unit, I can safe unlock bootloader an lock it without soft brick the device?
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Yes, but you'll need to wait the 720 hours or whatever it is these days first. That's if you're flashing the global rom. I heard it will brick if you flash the Chinese rom
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Yes, but you'll need to wait the 720 hours or whatever it is these days first. That's if you're flashing the global rom. I heard it will brick if you flash the Chinese rom
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So I must wait 30 days when I unlock my bootloader? I thaught the global version is open for all? So I can't flash any other rom to the device without waiting the time?
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.
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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.
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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..
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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.
I bought my phone in Aliexpress with global room. It had already unlocked bootloader and because of that my phone didn't pass safety net. So i wanted to lock bootloader.
I was following this tutorial: How to Lock / Re-Lock Bootloader in any Phone
up to 1:49 when my phone suddenly restarted and then this screen appeared: miui can't be installed on this device
And now I am stuck in this infinite loop. Can anyone help?
bertolintus said:
I bought my phone in Aliexpress with global room. It had already unlocked bootloader and because of that my phone didn't pass safety net. So i wanted to lock bootloader.
I was following this tutorial: How to Lock / Re-Lock Bootloader in any Phone
up to 1:49 when my phone suddenly restarted and then this screen appeared: miui can't be installed on this device
And now I am stuck in this infinite loop. Can anyone help?
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Flash Chinese Firmware?
Can you be more specific please?
bertolintus said:
Can you be more specific please?
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You locked your Chinese phone with the fake global rom? You can only lock a chinese phone with chinese miui, this is known.
bertolintus said:
Can you be more specific please?
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Fastboot ROMs are used to restore soft bricked phones. Hopefully, despite your efforts, your bootloader is still unlocked.
Download a fastboot ROM from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...irmware-10-3-8-0-9-6-13-t3939647/post79726515
Follow this guide here to flash it.
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
In step 5 the options at the bottom of the Mi Flash Tool are set to 'clean all and lock' by default. This will lock the bootloader after flashing the official Chinese ROM. If you want a global ROM, then you do not want to lock the bootloader, you will need to change the option to 'clean all' before installing.
If you have managed to re-lock the bootloader and screw up the phone at the same time, then see this thread and read it all.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/help/destroyed-error-fastboot-locked-t3946012