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mi5 brick after edl flash. start only fastboot. locked bootloader

hi,
i flashed 6.5.12 by miflash in edl mode.
Flash done in miflash, but on reboot mi5 is bricked. Logo Mi and shut down.
bootloader is locked.
my devices start only fastboot mode. it don't go in edl mode. if i press powe and vol + it's don't start and shut down.
By fastboot it's don't go in edl
help me pleas

If your are logged into your Mi Account on the phone you can do this: apply for the bootloader unlock code with that MI account (use other phone while you fix the xiaomi), wait for the unlock approval sms code, its tooks like 7 to 15 days, then download the software for the unlock bootloader process, loggin with your approved mi account, put your phone in fastboot mode, connect it to the pc press start and thats all (no need to boot in normal mode for unlock), you should have your bootloader unlocked and you will be able to enter in EDL mode and flash again the rom.
P.D. Sorry for my bad english

Ehi, I know how to fix your phone.
I can link you an italian forum's thread, a guy had your same problem. You have to plug your phone to pc and press power button and vol+ button, your pc will recognize it correctly if you had installed drivers, even if your phone shuts down. Now you can enter in edl mode (maybe mi5 is already in it) and flash a rom with miflash.
Sorry for my English.

Have you try to flash using MiFlash?
You can download it from here
My friend also encounter this problem and what he did is:
1. Use a fresh installed notebook with Win 7
2. Use MiFlash to flash the image file.
Image file can be downloaded from here.
It should works with locked bootloader as you are flashing the stock image.
Please give it a try.

littleprince86 said:
By fastboot it's don't go in edl
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Please try this method.

I had the same issue after I had relocked bootloader using command
fastboot oem lock
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When I noticed this strange behaviour, I switched to fastboot mode again (VolDown + Power) and unlocked bootloader again using MiUnlock tool for Windows and USB data cable. After that it my phone works again. No data was lost - everything remained as before.

bricked my Mi5

Hello!
Was using 7.2.8.0 ROM out of box.
Tried to update to developer 6.5.19 but something went wrong. Now only fastboot/recovery works. Can't do fastboot oem edl - tells me it should be unlocked. Same problem with fastboot flash system - tells me device is locked. Me PC Suite doesnt recognize device at all. Tried on my laptop and PC. Help please.

any1?

Are you logged into your Mi Account on the phone? If yes I guess you have to wait for bootloader unlock and then flash rom with fastboot.

I logged in last time my phone worked.

The unlock procedure uses my phone and it cannot start so I will be unable to unlock it since only fastboot and recovery modes are available.

any other suggestions?

apply for the bootloader unlock code with your mi account (use other phone while you fix the xiaomi), wait for the unlock approval sms code, its tooks like 7 to 15 days, then download the software for the unlock bootloader process, loggin with your approved mi account, put your phone in fastboot mode, connect it to the pc press start and thats all (no need to boot in normal mode for unlock), you should have your bootloader unlocked and you will be able to enter in EDL mode and flash again the rom.
P.D. Sorry for my bad english

MiuiPTY said:
apply for the bootloader unlock code with your mi account (use other phone while you fix the xiaomi), wait for the unlock approval sms code, its tooks like 7 to 15 days, then download the software for the unlock bootloader process, loggin with your approved mi account, put your phone in fastboot mode, connect it to the pc press start and thats all (no need to boot in normal mode for unlock), you should have your bootloader unlocked and you will be able to enter in EDL mode and flash again the rom.
P.D. Sorry for my bad english
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That's pretty much exactly what I wrote in my post XD

Have you try to flash using MiFlash?
You can download it from here
My friend also encounter this problem and what he did is:
1. Use a fresh installed notebook with Win 7
2. Use MiFlash to flash the image file.
Image file can be downloaded from here.
It should works with locked bootloader as you are flashing the stock image.
Please give it a try.

Any luck alien2k1?
I'm in the same boat, bricked Mi 5, can access bootloader and TWRP recovery, but can't turn phone on because of bootloop. I want to use Mi PC Suite to flash the fastboot rom. But, when my phone is in Fastboot mode, and I connect it to the computer with the micro USB, it says "Try connect in normal mode first then switch" . But my phone is stuck in a bootloop and I can't "connect in normal mode first." It can't detect my phone in Fastboot mode, and it can't detect my phone in "normal mode" because I can't turn the phone on in normal mode because it gets stuck in a bootloop.
My bootloader is unlocked.
I can't open MiFlash either and I can't turn on USB debugging on the phone because its stuck in a bootloop. What should I do?

wonderboy6 said:
Any luck alien2k1?
I'm in the same boat, bricked Mi 5, can access bootloader and TWRP recovery, but can't turn phone on because of bootloop. I want to use Mi PC Suite to flash the fastboot rom. But, when my phone is in Fastboot mode, and I connect it to the computer with the micro USB, it says "Try connect in normal mode first then switch" . But my phone is stuck in a bootloop and I can't "connect in normal mode first." It can't detect my phone in Fastboot mode, and it can't detect my phone in "normal mode" because I can't turn the phone on in normal mode because it gets stuck in a bootloop.
My bootloader is unlocked.
I can't open MiFlash either and I can't turn on USB debugging on the phone because its stuck in a bootloop. What should I do?
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If you're on unlocked bootloader and can access fastboot, why don't you use the fastboot packages? There's a script provided by them in the fastboot downloads to flash everything
Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk

wonderboy6 said:
Any luck alien2k1?
I'm in the same boat, bricked Mi 5, can access bootloader and TWRP recovery, but can't turn phone on because of bootloop. I want to use Mi PC Suite to flash the fastboot rom. But, when my phone is in Fastboot mode, and I connect it to the computer with the micro USB, it says "Try connect in normal mode first then switch" . But my phone is stuck in a bootloop and I can't "connect in normal mode first." It can't detect my phone in Fastboot mode, and it can't detect my phone in "normal mode" because I can't turn the phone on in normal mode because it gets stuck in a bootloop.
My bootloader is unlocked.
I can't open MiFlash either and I can't turn on USB debugging on the phone because its stuck in a bootloop. What should I do?
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Have you tried to install MIUI8 ?

wonderboy6 said:
Any luck alien2k1?
I'm in the same boat, bricked Mi 5, can access bootloader and TWRP recovery, but can't turn phone on because of bootloop. I want to use Mi PC Suite to flash the fastboot rom. But, when my phone is in Fastboot mode, and I connect it to the computer with the micro USB, it says "Try connect in normal mode first then switch" . But my phone is stuck in a bootloop and I can't "connect in normal mode first." It can't detect my phone in Fastboot mode, and it can't detect my phone in "normal mode" because I can't turn the phone on in normal mode because it gets stuck in a bootloop.
My bootloader is unlocked.
I can't open MiFlash either and I can't turn on USB debugging on the phone because its stuck in a bootloop. What should I do?
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I am in the same ****in situation, have you solved your issue ?
thanks

Looks like everyone is in the same boat here. I have tried several methods but the Redmi Note4 wont work. Mi PCSUIT wouldnt detect my phone either. Fastboot wont work with the message "Try connect in normal mode and then switch." I am wonder what is the sure and final solution to this problem. The issue is flashing all over the internet but no specific solutions yet.
If you have any working solution, please share. Thanks

iXanza said:
If you're on unlocked bootloader and can access fastboot, why don't you use the fastboot packages? There's a script provided by them in the fastboot downloads to flash everything
Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk
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thankful, you open my eyes!

Redmi 4 (Santoni) bricked. Please help.

I unlocked my redmi 4 (Santoni) boot loader and flashed pixel experience ROM (https://mega.nz/#F!INZgnAZI!9fuWhfCuazOO5YPBjxGlmA). It was working fine for a few days (Small heating issue was there). Then one day while i was charging the phone the phone turned off and never turn back on. When i try to switch on the mi logo flashes for a split second and then turns off. I tried to get into recovery but couldn't.
I can get into fastboot mode. I tried flashing the phone using Mi flash tool and fastboot rom. But it shows an error "flash tz error". When i tried an old version of mi flash tool i get the "Unspecified error (0x80004005: FAILED (remote: Critical partition flashing is not allowed))
Please Help.....

can you access the twrp?

foneiamone said:
can you access the twrp?
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No. I can only access fastboot.

Somebody please help...

unbrick
u can get to edl fastboot with testpoints.
redmi 4x edl fastboot
in edl fastboot flashing should work again :angel:

PierceB said:
u can get to edl fastboot with testpoints.
redmi 4x edl fastboot
in edl fastboot flashing should work again :angel:
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Dont know how to do that. But i saw some tutorials on how to. Gonna try it. Thank you for the suggestion.

jaseemharry said:
Dont know how to do that. But i saw some tutorials on how to. Gonna try it. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Did already share a description! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74818435&postcount=3 Or U can buy a deepflash cable this should also work.

jaseemharry said:
No. I can only access fastboot.
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Have you tried installing TWRP via fastboot?

I had the same exact problem, i put my phone on charge & when i came back to check it was switched off. It wouldn't turn on except the mi logo. I tried to flash through fastboot turns out my bootloader was re-locked for some reason. I had to re-unlock it then proceed on to fash fastboot miui rom. Check if your bootloader is locked or not.

foneiamone said:
Have you tried installing TWRP via fastboot?
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obstinate_penguin said:
I had the same exact problem, i put my phone on charge & when i came back to check it was switched off. It wouldn't turn on except the mi logo. I tried to flash through fastboot turns out my bootloader was re-locked for some reason. I had to re-unlock it then proceed on to fash fastboot miui rom. Check if your bootloader is locked or not.
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This is a good idea! Probably u first try to install trwp in fastboot mode. If this doesn't work try to unlock bootloader again and then install trwp.
When all these Option doesn't work u still can open the phone and use edl fastboot mode to flash miui again.

jaseemharry said:
I unlocked my redmi 4 (Santoni) boot loader and flashed pixel experience ROM (https://mega.nz/#F!INZgnAZI!9fuWhfCuazOO5YPBjxGlmA). It was working fine for a few days (Small heating issue was there). Then one day while i was charging the phone the phone turned off and never turn back on. When i try to switch on the mi logo flashes for a split second and then turns off. I tried to get into recovery but couldn't.
I can get into fastboot mode. I tried flashing the phone using Mi flash tool and fastboot rom. But it shows an error "flash tz error". When i tried an old version of mi flash tool i get the "Unspecified error (0x80004005: FAILED (remote: Critical partition flashing is not allowed))
Please Help.....
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No big problem just go in edl mode
Search how to go in edl Redmi 4 in Google
Problem is your boot loader is locked

Harshad patel R said:
No big problem just go in edl mode
Search how to go in edl Redmi 4 in Google
Problem is your boot loader is locked
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but he already unlocked his bootloader before so it should be easier to unlock in again and then flash whatever he wants...

PierceB said:
but he already unlocked his bootloader before so it should be easier to unlock in again and then flash whatever he wants...
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One time fail in flashing = locked boot loader
Or for unlocking bootloader from official (easy) need live mobile not dead

foneiamone said:
Have you tried installing TWRP via fastboot?
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Tried but failed. Boot loader was locked again somehow.

PierceB said:
This is a good idea! Probably u first try to install trwp in fastboot mode. If this doesn't work try to unlock bootloader again and then install trwp.
When all these Option doesn't work u still can open the phone and use edl fastboot mode to flash miui again.
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Tried unlocking boot loader and was not successful because the phone was bricked. My only option was to use edl test point. Now i installed miui 11. (Aprart from some minor bugs which can be eliminated by reflashing some other roms) Thank you guys. Now my phone is successfully unbricked.

For somebody who is having the same issues,
My phone (Redmi 4_Santoni) was completely bricked. The only thing i can access was fastboot by pressing the volume down + Power button combination. But i could not install twrp or any other recovery because my boot loader was locked. I got it fixed completely with the help of you guys (Thanks again) and i want to share the procedure i went through.
Condition: Completely bricked with only fastboot access, Locked bootloader.
I tried this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j27x5iJSS40) but failed because i could not access recovery. So my only solution was to use edl test point flashing. I followed this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74818435&postcount=3. It was very easy to do. But in the device manager (Press Windows key + R and then type devmgmt.msc and press enter) instead of showing "Qualcomm HS-USB QDloader 9008", the device is shown as "Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 900E". The problem was you have to plug in in USB cable while the test points is being connected with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip as shown in the link above.
Make sure you already downloaded the latest mi flash tool from here https://xiaomiflashtool.com/ and download fast boot rom from the official website. (Go to https://en.miui.com/ Click rom downloads. Click flashing guide. Download the fastboot rom from there for your device.) Now flash your device using mi flash tool and voila. your phone is unbricked.
Thank you guys..

edl mode 9008 v40 very easy

(french) hello
I could not start in edl mode with the xda instructions but I found a videos
phone on android, connected to the computer by usb. you keep pressing the power button and the volume down button.
when the screen goes black immediately you strafe the volume + button for 2 sec.
the secret is the windows song if the phone is on. when you hear windows song strafe the volume +. i know I did it with my phone off and my phone on quite a few times
normally your computer will recognize the phone in the correct mode. if there is a problem do not forget to install these drivers and restart the computer as it will stay in edl mode and will be well supported.
QDLoader HS-USB Driver_64bit_Setup
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
that's funny visibbly before you unlock or reflash the original bootloader the phone don't have fastboot mode with me. but fastboot don't work well in windows. it work erfectly on linux ubuntu with me at exemple.
thanks for your attention

yeah, it is very easy

So this is how you go into fastboot ?
I have the V405 EBW & I am unable to go to fastboot to get the device ID.

Doush_504 said:
So this is how you go into fastboot ?
I have the V405 EBW & I am unable to go to fastboot to get the device ID.
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no no we should not confuse.
there is download mode in originale lg phone for flash stock roms
there is "edl mode" for unlock bootloader
there is fastboot mode when you unlock the bootloader with this screen.
a tips. root first your phone. 2 backup your firmware. 3 flash twrp. i had problem because i don't do this. there is stock firmware already rooted. its easily.

bsteph27 said:
no no we should not confuse.
there is download mode in originale lg phone for flash stock roms
there is "edl mode" for unlock bootloader
there is fastboot mode when you unlock the bootloader with this screen.
a tips. root first your phone. 2 backup your firmware. 3 flash twrp. i had problem because i don't do this. there is stock firmware already rooted. its easily.
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Unfortunately, I am unable to root because I am unable to unlock the bootloader (because I can't go to fastboot to get Device ID & send it to LG)

Doush_504 said:
Unfortunately, I am unable to root because I am unable to unlock the bootloader (because I can't go to fastboot to get Device ID & send it to LG)
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But you can get to fastboot, just not the way you read on the internet.
The device doesn't have fastboot available, until, you put it in edl mode and use qfil to flash the 'engineering' abl. That's what gives you fastboot.
You could, at that point, use fastboot to get the info for unlock.bin. But why? because at that point you can just type 'fastboot oem unlock', and it's unlocked.

AsItLies said:
But you can get to fastboot, just not the way you read on the internet.
The device doesn't have fastboot available, until, you put it in edl mode and use qfil to flash the 'engineering' abl. That's what gives you fastboot.
You could, at that point, use fastboot to get the info for unlock.bin. But why? because at that point you can just type 'fastboot oem unlock', and it's unlocked.
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beware to put your phone in android oreo before the unlock...... i forget this detail. and i try to unbrick my phone with testpoint. maybe i do a howto if i succes to fix my phone.

AsItLies said:
But you can get to fastboot, just not the way you read on the internet.
The device doesn't have fastboot available, until, you put it in edl mode and use qfil to flash the 'engineering' abl. That's what gives you fastboot.
You could, at that point, use fastboot to get the info for unlock.bin. But why? because at that point you can just type 'fastboot oem unlock', and it's unlocked.
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Oh OK
I'll have to read more about that.
Thank you

bsteph27 said:
beware to put your phone in android oreo before the unlock...... i forget this detail. and i try to unbrick my phone with testpoint. maybe i do a howto if i succes to fix my phone.
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Unlock only works with Oreo ??
I have Pie
How do I downgrade without root ?
Is it possible ?

If I can flash a firmware without root
I'd be more than happy to flash a custom rom which has LG's apps instead of Google annoying ones.

Doush_504 said:
Unlock only works with Oreo ??
I have Pie
How do I downgrade without root ?
Is it possible ?
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you are like me your phone is "bricked". your phone don't have download mode, fastboot mode. maybe you have
edl mode 9008. but often you have to open your phone for put it in edl mode.​wait my howto i hope fix mine today or tomorow and i wil do an howto to unbrick lg v40. is not very hard to solve it but it must a howto.

Stuck in CSC Fastboot mode after relocking bootloader!

Hi everyone,
I locked my asus rog 3 bootloader with the command "Fastboot oem asus-lock"
after restarting the phone it gave me "your phone is corrupted and cannot be trusted" error.
then I rried to inter recovery mode to do a format but the phone enters CSC Fastboot mode and stuck in it!
Please help me solve this issue.

Darkness191 said:
Hi everyone,
I locked my asus rog 3 bootloader with the command "Fastboot oem asus-lock"
after restarting the phone it gave me "your phone is corrupted and cannot be trusted" error.
then I rried to inter recovery mode to do a format but the phone enters CSC Fastboot mode and stuck in it!
Please help me solve this issue.
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Use EDL mode to flash a clean firmware - you can find all you need on the forums here. You can also try and flash a clean boot img only first using QFIL and see if that resolves it depending on which ROM you're on.