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Hi. I received mi mix. Bought http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_502620.html
Package was broken and opened - will share pics later.
Case is missing and i dont have any instruction - nothing ( but just realized what is in box ) ^
Miui version is Global 8.0 Stable 8.0.8.0 MOAHCNDI looks fake for me
I do have play store already YouTube app Chrome
Location is China ( don't know if location china and those app are in china location)
Also have a question. because when i add to card wireless charger was preferred so i bought it. I don't know if this phone can be charge wireless or not? If yes where can i activate it? When i place phone on charger, charger is blinking but phone is not charged.
What should i do in this situation?
I forgot about one more question.
If i place my sim card from att will att register somehow as their phone? I would like to switch to verizon if this phone will work with verizon. Same thing i had with mi max. I tried to switch to verizon and representative said this phone is registered as att's phone.
So can i insert my sim card the switch to verizon? Btw is dual sim so i believe i can if ill work on verizon - just want to make sure
It's widely known that Gearbest were removing the cases and selling them separately.
Regarding the box being opened and the software being fiddled with, that's par for the course. The software tweaks are collectively referred to as 'vendor ROMs' and the best thing you can do for your phone is to reflash it with official firmware.
As for the wireless charger, you've been had - the Mi Mix doesn't support it.
bitpie said:
Hi. I received mi mix. Bought http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_502620.html
Package was broken and opened - will share pics later.
Case is missing and i dont have any instruction - nothing ( but just realized what is in box ) ^
Miui version is Global 8.0 Stable 8.0.8.0 MOAHCNDI looks fake for me
I do have play store already YouTube app Chrome
Location is China ( don't know if location china and those app are in china location)
Also have a question. because when i add to card wireless charger was preferred so i bought it. I don't know if this phone can be charge wireless or not? If yes where can i activate it? When i place phone on charger, charger is blinking but phone is not charged.
What should i do in this situation?
I forgot about one more question.
If i place my sim card from att will att register somehow as their phone? I would like to switch to verizon if this phone will work with verizon. Same thing i had with mi max. I tried to switch to verizon and representative said this phone is registered as att's phone.
So can i insert my sim card the switch to verizon? Btw is dual sim so i believe i can if ill work on verizon - just want to make sure
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My phone was obviously opened, because it did not come with plastic heat shrink like in the youtube videos showing first reviews and box opening. But then again, I have bought my last 4 phones like new condition so I don't care too much.
Got mine from Chinavision. I have same build, with google play store. No chrome, no you tube. I did not get the Quick charger in the box (got the leather case, the type c cable, the sim extractor and instruction pamphlet).
Cheers
Got it. Thank You for answers.
I dont want to create another thread. Can you tell me how i can flash to get OTA update?
I tried many times through updater and mi flash and still cant flash. there was something about .bat. Downlaoded 3 or 4 roms from http://en.miui.com/download-317.html Stable Rom.
Even this http://en.miui.com/a-234.html want work. I mean flash via miflash was successfully ( done in 2 sec. ) but no changebs after boot.
You're buying a phone from Chinese company. What are the chances of them being fake? Where would the fake come from? Parkistan? LOL. Anyway, I bought mine from Flossmall. I was skeptical at first but I was quite happy with them. Phone arrived 5 days later after I paid. Everything is in there. Included original leather case. Not only that, they also sent me a clear case and a tempered glass which I ended up not using because it didnt fit. Phone also came loaded with Playstore already.
Maybe thats why gearbest ignored my question, does it come with vendor rom, it didn't appear on the question and answer page, maybe it should be called question and only answer filtered questions. Got mine pre-order price so they def gonna have the case away.
I received my 6gb mix from Gearbest yesterday. It came in a black box, not shrinkwrapped, but had some tape on it like those when you remove becomes void or to show it was opened. My phone had plastic screen covers on both sides, it had the case, the usb-c cable, and charger. I do have the leather case as well. My phone is currently on MAHCNDI 8.0.8.0. It came "set up" already as I didn't have to create or enter my accounts. Maybe they unlocked the bootloader already but I can't tell. But I can't run android pay because maybe the bootloader is unlocked already.
jazz452 said:
Maybe thats why gearbest ignored my question, does it come with vendor rom, it didn't appear on the question and answer page, maybe it should be called question and only answer filtered questions. Got mine pre-order price so they def gonna have the case away.
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That won't be specific to GearBest - none of the retailers will admit to flashing vendor ROMs.
Mine was NOT opened and it still has the "vendor" ROM. I do not believe that every retailer that imported Mi Mix's flashed every device they sold. It's impractical, especially since it would take a lot of collaboration between the vendors that sold the phones.
It has to be Xiaomi that flashed the "vendor" Roms because they knew that the phones would be shipped internationally.
Therefore, I believe there should be no reason for anyone to have received a Mi Mix with an open box. I've read here on XDA that GearBest and some other vendors have allegedly and purposefully taken the cases out of the boxes to be sold separately. Maybe this is the case for your shipment. The only flaw with this information I read is that I see absolutely no listings for the original "European Ecco" leather case on GearBest. I would have bought one already.
Can anyone tell me the reason why i can't get Stable Rom and get OTA update ?
Im fighting with it since i received phone and asked in 3 or 4 thread. All answers was about root/open bl/ twrp.
Don't get it. Is seriously impossible to buy from gearbest and install Stable Rom without root/twrp/open bl ?
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Can anyone tell me the reason why i can't get Stable Rom and get OTA update ?
Im fighting with it since i received phone and asked in 3 or 4 thread. All answers was about root/open bl/ twrp.
Don't get it. Is seriously impossible to buy from gearbest and install Stable Rom without root/twrp/open bl ?
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I think the vendor ROM disabled OTA update or causes the update to be "incompatible".
Did you check whether or not it's unlocked? My phone is unlocked out of the box and basically I didn't need to request unlock from Xiaomi.
So all you need is fastboot on your PC, it's only a few files. Then in command prompt, type in fastboot oem device-info in that directory.
Mine came back device unlocked: True and Device critical unlocked true. So now I'm looking into how to flash the normal chinese ROM on this before I attempt to go to the EU version.
Thorin78 said:
I think the vendor ROM disabled OTA update or causes the update to be "incompatible".
Did you check whether or not it's unlocked? My phone is unlocked out of the box and basically I didn't need to request unlock from Xiaomi.
So all you need is fastboot on your PC, it's only a few files. Then in command prompt, type in fastboot oem device-info in that directory.
Mine came back device unlocked: True and Device critical unlocked true. So now I'm looking into how to flash the normal chinese ROM on this before I attempt to go to the EU version.
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Eee... What? If you would like to give me some instruction then complete step by step guide is only for me
Is phone locked? Yes. In developer settings i see something about it and is locked. I believe after few days trying many roms and ways installing stable it finally be done somehow.
bitpie said:
Can anyone tell me the reason why i can't get Stable Rom and get OTA update ?
Im fighting with it since i received phone and asked in 3 or 4 thread. All answers was about root/open bl/ twrp.
Don't get it. Is seriously impossible to buy from gearbest and install Stable Rom without root/twrp/open bl ?
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I've tried to find the answer to this in my thread I started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/help/mi-mix-rom-clarification-t3524700
xNiNELiVES said:
I've tried to find the answer to this in my thread I started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/help/mi-mix-rom-clarification-t3524700
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LOL. Just LOL :laugh:
its ridiculous.
Im starting thinking very serious about selling this phone and buy opo3T for example. If OneplusOne will have 6"+ screen im not gonna think even a minute
bitpie said:
LOL. Just LOL :laugh:
its ridiculous.
Im starting thinking very serious about selling this phone and buy opo3T for example. If OneplusOne will have 6"+ screen im not gonna think even a minute
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To each their own, but I must say:
No new one plus one will have a screen to body size ratio as good as the Mi Mix
Additionally, no new one olus one will have a 4400 mah battery
The Mi Mix's bootloader can legitimately be unlocked to flash other ROMs such as the debloated EU ROM.
I do understand though, this is pretty ridiculous. Xiaomi needs to take responsibility for the product they made and support its' customers.
bitpie said:
LOL. Just LOL :laugh:
its ridiculous.
Im starting thinking very serious about selling this phone and buy opo3T for example. If OneplusOne will have 6"+ screen im not gonna think even a minute
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I think it's important to point out OTA would only come to China (Stable Rom), that's the only Official ROM. If you want official Chinese rom for OTA, you will have bloatware and you have to go through steps to get your Google Play and Apps installed. Ask yourself what you prefer? I would pick EU Vendor rom anytime imo.
Another note, I don't get the fuss of OTA, it's not like you don't get the latest update by manually install whatever ROM you want to use, so say at this minute there is an update on Chinese rom, evern if you are on Vendor rom, you can still install the latest Chinese one if you choose to. It's really just an extra 5mins job. It's just a bit strange you want to sell this phone because you are on a ROM you think or assume you don't like.
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xNiNELiVES said:
To each their own, but I must say:
No new one plus one will have a screen to body size ratio as good as the Mi Mix
Additionally, no new one olus one will have a 4400 mah battery
The Mi Mix's bootloader can legitimately be unlocked to flash other ROMs such as the debloated EU ROM.
I do understand though, this is pretty ridiculous. Xiaomi needs to take responsibility for the product they made and support its' customers.
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I don't think it's Xiaomi's fault, if it's anything, they just make the bootloader unlock to be too easy for anyone to do it. You didn't purchase the phone from Xiaomi, you purchase the phone from a third party seller who installed the debloated EU ROM for you, that's hardly Xiaomi's fault. For warranty sake, you might don't even have one as you are not running the official CN rom and your bootloader has been unlocked by the third party seller.
I would pick EU Vendor rom anytime imo.
Hmm Sounds better.
So how to switch? ... still same problem
bitpie said:
I would pick EU Vendor rom anytime imo.
Hmm Sounds better.
So how to switch? ... still same problem
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I see you have been posted the same question a few times already, if you just ask the same question: "How to switch?", people will just keep linking you this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
At least tell us more whether you have gone through the steps and where you are stuck. The guide is very easy to follow and unless you make a mistake somewhere, you should be perfectly fine just by following it.
wu5262 said:
I think it's important to point out OTA would only come to China (Stable Rom), that's the only Official ROM. If you want official Chinese rom for OTA, you will have bloatware and you have to go through steps to get your Google Play and Apps installed. Ask yourself what you prefer? I would pick EU Vendor rom anytime imo.
Another note, I don't get the fuss of OTA, it's not like you don't get the latest update by manually install whatever ROM you want to use, so say at this minute there is an update on Chinese rom, evern if you are on Vendor rom, you can still install the latest Chinese one if you choose to. It's really just an extra 5mins job. It's just a bit strange you want to sell this phone because you are on a ROM you think or assume you don't like.
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I don't think it's Xiaomi's fault, if it's anything, they just make the bootloader unlock to be too easy for anyone to do it. You didn't purchase the phone from Xiaomi, you purchase the phone from a third party seller who installed the debloated EU ROM for you, that's hardly Xiaomi's fault. For warranty sake, you might don't even have one as you are not running the official CN rom and your bootloader has been unlocked by the third party seller.
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I see you have been posted the same question a few times already, if you just ask the same question: "How to switch?", people will just keep linking you this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
At least tell us more whether you have gone through the steps and where you are stuck. The guide is very easy to follow and unless you make a mistake somewhere, you should be perfectly fine just by following it.
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I said many times and asked many times and still no answer after tis.
For example #3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/help/how-to-switch-dev-to-stable-t3525211
I don't think it's Xiaomi's fault, if it's anything, they just make the bootloader unlock to be too easy for anyone to do it. You didn't purchase the phone from Xiaomi, you purchase the phone from a third party seller who installed the debloated EU ROM for you, that's hardly Xiaomi's fault. For warranty sake, you might don't even have one as you are not running the official CN rom and your bootloader has been unlocked by the third party seller.
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My entire package was sealed. I don't see how it is possible that the redistributer could have flashed it... Also they didn't install a debloated EU Rom, it's a totally different ROM.
How much time after release it took to unclock bootloader, install custom rom and TWRP?
I now have nexus 6 and i want to buy mi mix 2; but i need to know how to unlock the bootloader and if there will be TWRP and root/magisk
on nexus 6, i unlocked the bootloader 1 week after the device was released, and custom roms+root come almost the same week the device was released;
now i want to know the story of mi mix 1, how much time it took to unlock bootloader and then root; and after, how much time it took for custom roms to come out
any anwer will be appreciated
If your wanting info on the Mi Mix 2 then your probably in the wrong forum. Isnt there a forum for the mix 2? As for the original mi mix, I bought mine new from eBay and within about 5 mins after receiving the device it was rooted. As far as the bootloader goes believe it or not but mine was already unlocked, so I can not tell you the time on how long it takes to unlock the bootloader. I believe you have to request for a bootloader unlock, through Xiaomi website, don't quote me on that because I'm not 100% sure. Someone will probably post some, better and more accurate info for you. This is my 1st international device. I have owned the Nexus 6 3 times over a 3 year period, there isn't anything about the Nexus I can't fix I absolutely loved that device and I still like the N6, it's a good device! Good luck with your endeavors.
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If your wanting info on the Mi Mix 2 then your probably in the wrong forum. Isnt there a forum for the mix 2? As for the original mi mix, I bought mine new from eBay and within about 5 mins after receiving the device it was rooted. As far as the bootloader goes believe it or not but mine was already unlocked, so I can not tell you the time on how long it takes to unlock the bootloader. I believe you have to request for a bootloader unlock, through Xiaomi website, don't quote me on that because I'm not 100% sure. Someone will probably post some, better and more accurate info for you. This is my 1st international device. I have owned the Nexus 6 3 times over a 3 year period, there isn't anything about the Nexus I can't fix I absolutely loved that device and I still like the N6, it's a good device! Good luck with your endeavors.
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Thanks man;
This is the correct forum, since i need to know how the things went with mi mix1; from the history we can learn a lot of things
Not a problem, hoped I helped a little.
i get today my Mi 9T Pro and i must wait now 30 days for unlock. Normal i wait 7 days on last xiaomi phones. 30 day is not good and i dont understand why. Have Xiaomi change the unlock time?
Hot-Proton said:
i get today my Mi 9T Pro and i must wait now 30 days for unlock. Normal i wait 7 days on last xiaomi phones. 30 day is not good and i dont understand why. Have Xiaomi change the unlock time?
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I think there is a limit to unlock 1 phone per month. If you have unlocked a phone already this month then you will get 30 days waiting on the next phone. Try again on the 1 September and see if the wait time goes back to 7 days.
That sucks. I hate Xiaomi lol.
Robbo.5000 said:
I think there is a limit to unlock 1 phone per month. If you have unlocked a phone already this month then you will get 30 days waiting on the next phone. Try again on the 1 September and see if the wait time goes back to 7 days.
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SH!T, I hope you aren't right....
Kollachi said:
SH!T, I hope you aren't right....
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This is correct ! It's better to make an another ID and get done after 7 days if one needs to unlock mutiple devices.
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk
Kollachi said:
SH!T, I hope you aren't right....
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Trying to understand Xiaomi unlock wait times is about the same as trying to understand quantum string theory.
However this one theory does seem to have some credibility. Someone had the same issue either 1 or 2 months ago. They had unlocked a Xiaomi phone earlier in the month and when it came to the K20 Pro they had 30 days wait. But a couple of days later, on the 1st of the month the wait period changed, I think to 7 days. Unfortunately I can't find the original post to link to, it will be somewhere in these K20 Pro sub forum's.
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Sukhi said:
This is correct ! It's better to make an another ID and get done after 7 days if one needs to unlock mutiple devices.
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If you do this option, you will need a different email and phone number. The email is easy, but the phone number needs to be verified and have the SIM in your phone to start the unlock process. So if you only have one SIM, you will need to borrow one for a short time.
People have tried removing their email and phone number from their existing MIUI account, then adding them to a new account, but it seems there are checks for this as the new account still had long wait times.
Robbo.5000 said:
Trying to understand Xiaomi unlock wait times is about the same as trying to understand quantum string theory.
However this one theory does seem to have some credibility. Someone had the same issue either 1 or 2 months ago. They had unlocked a Xiaomi phone earlier in the month and when it came to the K20 Pro they had 30 days wait. But a couple of days later, on the 1st of the month the wait period changed, I think to 7 days. Unfortunately I can't find the original post to link to, it will be somewhere in these K20 Pro sub forum's.
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Bad Xiaomi....
I will test again whene beginning new month.
and i made a second account just to be sure... need to unlock 2 devices lol.
I have test now with a new account and get 7 days now.
I got mine yesterday, and have 168 hours wait time (7 days)
If this appeared after you unlock bootloader for the second time, there's a workaround for this. Try using older version of mi unlock. I used the method for my K20 pro (china) after soft-bricking it. I locked the phone's bootloader accidentally after flashing the wrong ROM with mi flash.
I used this version specifically, I advice you to use this version too just to be safe :
miflash_unlock-en-2.2.624.14.zip
I got 30 days. Tried 2 accounts.
Tried again to unlock with 2 accounts today. It's now 168h! :good:
Kollachi said:
Tried again to unlock with 2 accounts today. It's now 168h! :good:
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Don't interchange account now and don't leave your device unused. Otherwise it'll remain 168hr.
kibria.mgk said:
Don't interchange account now and don't leave your device unused. Otherwise it'll remain 168hr.
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Yeah true. Had this problem with my redmi note 7 lol
Try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/unlocking-bootloader-immediately-t3926424
I'ts work on me, unlocked immediately.
Do you need to wait 7 days for global 9t pro version too ? Is it better to use new or old mi account ? ty
ziga_si said:
Do you need to wait 7 days for global 9t pro version too ? Is it better to use new or old mi account ? ty
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I think it doesn't matter its new or old one. And yes I need to wait 7 days now.
I've been looking at the phones for a while now to replace my Redmi note 4x which is starting to be on its end.
Well everyone seems to agree on the specs, a very solid mid-range. Personally, what I'm looking for is a bestseller, because they are super well followed by the Dev's (thanks to them).
I'm still adamant about the jack port, the microSD.
Here what I'm most interested in is the screen and the battery.
Amoled+732G+5020mAH should be a good mix for an excellent autonomy, right?
I remember how hard it was to unlock the bootloader of my redmi note 4x. Is it still the same system at Xiaomi?
I remember hearing that Xiaomi could refuse to unlock the bootloader, legend or reality?
I find it super frustrating not to have update anymore.
Can we expect a long term follow up on this model?
While I can't speak about if it's still the same system as back in 2017, I can say that the bootloader unlock process is quite tedious. When I unlocked my Xiaomi Mi 9T pro back in 2019, I had a 168 hour (7 day) waiting period after using Mi Unlock tool and had to actively use my phone during that period. After that, it was pretty easy: just flash the newest TWRP and grab a ROM.
The Redmi Note 10 pro looks like an awesome phone for the money. I actually just bought two for my family, it really seems that good.
No, you don't have to actively use the phone while waiting! Just start the waiting period and play with your old phone. It's not that difficult to unlock.
difficult no but annoying yes
Is it possible to unlock using adb unlock?
My phone just arrived and I pretente to flash an AOSP rom as soon as possibe
juanizzo said:
Is it possible to unlock using adb unlock?
My phone just arrived and I pretente to flash an AOSP rom as soon as possibe
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Unfortunately not. As far as I know, the only way to unlock is through Mi Unlock tool (and to go through the annoying unlock process).
coolguy10114312 said:
Unfortunately not. As far as I know, the only way to unlock is through Mi Unlock tool (and to go through the annoying unlock process).
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Uf... Fortunately, I am not planing on using it till weekend, so I will try by unlock tool. Thanks!
Greetings everyone,
I used to have a Mi 9T pro unlocked, rooted and running custom roms. I gave it away to my mom who needed a new phone and she loves it ever since.
I remember back when I first set it up, I had to wait for one week in order to be able to unlock the bootloader.
I am now considering getting a new one to set it up for a friend as a cheap phone.
I found the following quote online:
"If your device is up-to-date and still receiving updates (not EOL), your 1-week unlock period has begun."
Does anyone know if this statement is correct? Is it not possible to unlock Mi 9T pros anymore due to them being EOL? Is the 1 week waiting period still in place?
I am unsure how to interpret this.
Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
LambdaChi said:
Greetings everyone,
I used to have a Mi 9T pro unlocked, rooted and running custom roms. I gave it away to my mom who needed a new phone and she loves it ever since.
I remember back when I first set it up, I had to wait for one week in order to be able to unlock the bootloader.
I am now considering getting a new one to set it up for a friend as a cheap phone.
I found the following quote online:
"If your device is up-to-date and still receiving updates (not EOL), your 1-week unlock period has begun."
Does anyone know if this statement is correct? Is it not possible to unlock Mi 9T pros anymore due to them being EOL? Is the 1 week waiting period still in place?
I am unsure how to interpret this.
Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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It doesn't say that it's impossible but that the waiting time is different, probably instantaneous.
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It doesn't say that it's impossible but that the waiting time is different, probably instantaneous.
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Yes, I was unsure how to read the sentence, but thanks for your input!
I would ideally like someone who recently unlocked their phone to share their experience.
LambdaChi said:
Yes, I was unsure how to read the sentence, but thanks for your input!
I would ideally like someone who recently unlocked their phone to share their experience.
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The problem is that it is an "old version" and new phone, it will be difficult to find.
My old Xiaomi have already been unlocked, not possible to verify.
Just wanted to give an update to anyone who cares:
I got a new Mi 9T pro and was successfully able to unlock it.
I reused the same Mi Account I previously used for my old phone.
I did not have to wait for 7 days and was able to instantly unlock the phone!