Hello. I know it is little bit late but for me this is something new. So finally I have Xiaomi Mi Mix. So I want to install Lineage OS and I read need to unlock bootloader. So I don't know should I need to use Mi Unlock app to unlock bootloader or just enable OEM unlock and I can flash custom twrp? For the moment I enable this feature in developer options.
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
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I'm considering buying a Mi Max 2 from china. It is a Chinese version, but with the global ROM preinstalled (the retailer explains that the box will have been opened to allow this). My questions then:
1) Would the retailer have had to unlock the phone via http://en.miui.com/unlock/ etc?
2) If so, I read that "fastboot oem lock" would relock it.
3) Does 3) put it back in the state before step 1) above but with the global rom (ie with find mi working, high security back)?
4) Would I need to go back to http://en.miui.com/unlock/ to unlock it again?
5) If the retailer had already unlocked the phone, does that mean the device is registered to their account? How can I get it associated to mine?
6) What does the "OEM unlocking" switch do in Developer options?
sshaikh said:
I'm considering buying a Mi Max 2 from china. It is a Chinese version, but with the global ROM preinstalled (the retailer explains that the box will have been opened to allow this). My questions then:
1) Would the retailer have had to unlock the phone via http://en.miui.com/unlock/ etc?
2) If so, I read that "fastboot oem lock" would relock it.
3) Does 3) put it back in the state before step 1) above but with the global rom (ie with find mi working, high security back)?
4) Would I need to go back to http://en.miui.com/unlock/ to unlock it again?
5) If the retailer had already unlocked the phone, does that mean the device is registered to their account? How can I get it associated to mine?
6) What does the "OEM unlocking" switch do in Developer options?
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no need to unlock bootloader as long as you stay on official miui stock roms. so u can switch between china stable, china developer, global stable and global developer roms without the need for unlock
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jbmc83 said:
no need to unlock bootloader as long as you stay on official miui stock roms. so u can switch between china stable, china developer, global stable and global developer roms without the need for unlock
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That's good to know!
Generally is unlocking irreversible, or does the fastboot command put it back to its initial state?
sshaikh said:
That's good to know!
Generally is unlocking irreversible, or does the fastboot command put it back to its initial state?
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u can relock the bootloader. however, since u need permission for unlocking the BL, it might be difficult to get repeated unlcoking permission from xiaomi for the same device. so if u decide to unlock it, just leave it so until u sell it...
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I have a serval question about unlocking Mi A2 Bootloader
1. Do unlock bootloader void xiaomi's hardware warranty?
I have heard that xiaomi still have hardware warranty even you unlock bootloader is that true?
2. Do unlock bootloader have permanent message on screen while boot even I relock bootloader?
my previous device Moto M have message bootloader has been unlocked while boot, and this message won't disappear even I relock bootloader.
3. To unlock Mi A2, just fastboot oem unlock is it enough?
I have heard that xiaomi need to wait 15 days to get a special tool from xiaomi to unlock bootloader. but in XDA post look like fastboot oem unlock is enough. it so weird...
Thank you for your answer.
pureexe said:
I have a serval question about unlocking Mi A2 Bootloader
1. Do unlock bootloader void xiaomi's hardware warranty?
I have heard that xiaomi still have hardware warranty even you unlock bootloader is that true?
2. Do unlock bootloader have permanent message on screen while boot even I relock bootloader?
my previous device Moto M have message bootloader has been unlocked while boot, and this message won't disappear even I relock bootloader.
3. To unlock Mi A2, just fastboot oem unlock is it enough?
I have heard that xiaomi need to wait 15 days to get a special tool from xiaomi to unlock bootloader. but in XDA post look like fastboot oem unlock is enough. it so weird...
Thank you for your answer.
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1. No, you will not void warranty
2. When you unlock bootloader you will have message on your screen, after you lock it again, there is no message, everything is like stock.
3. fastboot oem unlock and fastboot flashing unlock_critical those two commands are enough
If you have xiaomi phone with miui, than you need to wait for unlock approval, around 72 hours, maybe less maybe more, it depends... When you have android one device, you do not need to wait, you can unlock your phone instantly.
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Dear All as we know for Unlocking bootloader taking to much time is there any way to unlock quickly or Chinese ROM to global Rom without Unlocking
I'm thinking about buying a Xiaomi Mi 8 today, but I'm really struggling to find out how to unlock the bootloader so I can flash TWRP etc.
Can somebody point me in the right direction please?
I'm relatively experienced and was running lineageos on my old One Plus One.
Thanks
Candiety said:
I'm thinking about buying a Xiaomi Mi 8 today, but I'm really struggling to find out how to unlock the bootloader so I can flash TWRP etc.
Can somebody point me in the right direction please?
I'm relatively experienced and was running lineageos on my old One Plus One.
Thanks
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1. Developer options -> enable oem unlocking and usb debugging -> mi unlock status then tap add account and device(you need mobile data for this)
2. Apply for unlocking here and follow the steps written there. Your mi account when logging in for unlocking should be the same mi account on your mi 8.
Note: when you try to unlock for the first time you will get an error. This is because you need to wait for 7(or is it 15?) days before you can proceed on unlocking your device. So, be sure to apply for unlocking as soon as you get your device.
P.S. welcome to the mi 8 community!
xCalibur15 said:
1. Developer options -> enable oem unlocking and usb debugging -> mi unlock status then tap add account and device(you need mobile data for this)
2. Apply for unlocking here and follow the steps written there. Your mi account when logging in for unlocking should be the same mi account on your mi 8.
Note: when you try to unlock for the first time you will get an error. This is because you need to wait for 7(or is it 15?) days before you can proceed on unlocking your device. So, be sure to apply for unlocking as soon as you get your device.
P.S. welcome to the mi 8 community!
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Yes, unfortunately it is 15 days
Make sure to go ahead and complete the steps. Because if you wait a month or 6 months, you still have to wait 15 days before they will allow the unlock. Highly annoying!
Make sure about the version you buy. The are China version and international version. There were sellers selling Chinese version with global ROM installed, this means the bootloader is already unlocked but you could have serious problems if you relocked it. So if you're not Chinese make sure to buy a global version with locked bootloader.
I cannot unlock the bootloader. It shows this error. Currently in MIUI Global 13.0.4. Kindly help.
How are you trying to unlock it?
If you're trying any other way than using MiUnlock, it's probably gonna fail.
How To Unlock Bootloader On Xiaomi Devices Using "Mi Unlock" Tool?
Today, Xiaomi grants Mi device unlock permission to nearly everyone, however, the process is as grueling as it was a few years ago.In this article, I will try to simplify the Xiaomi bootloader unlocking process.
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Hey me also face this pblm my poco x3pro can u find any solution
doughnut9 said:
How are you trying to unlock it?
If you're trying any other way than using MiUnlock, it's probably gonna fail.
How To Unlock Bootloader On Xiaomi Devices Using "Mi Unlock" Tool?
Today, Xiaomi grants Mi device unlock permission to nearly everyone, however, the process is as grueling as it was a few years ago.In this article, I will try to simplify the Xiaomi bootloader unlocking process.
fossbytes.com
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well read and answer the question you gave an irrelevant answer