Bricked my clt l29 c432
I had updated to new emui 9 .163
Used the funky downgrade firmware to go back to .156 and my phone got to 87%, shut down and bricked.
Is there any way back?
Im done with huawei this company is a joke. What year is it that you can still brick a phone from a simple downgrade.
NotEvenFinalForm said:
Bricked my clt l29 c432
I had updated to new emui 9 .163
Used the funky downgrade firmware to go back to .156 and my phone got to 87%, shut down and bricked.
Is there any way back?
Im done with huawei this company is a joke. What year is it that you can still brick a phone from a simple downgrade.
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Firmware downgrade is always risky. Anuway, i did this procedure twice and never had any issues.
forever_lol said:
Firmware downgrade is always risky. Anuway, i did this procedure twice and never had any issues.
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So can you help?
the downgrade was from funky, not huawei, and he did confirm that he was able to downgrade twice, so the process itself works if completely correctly
bravo261 said:
he is not a troll. the downgrade was from funky, not huawei, and he did confirm that he was able to downgrade twice, so the process itself works if completely correctly
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The funky method bricked my phone. Funky support told me it should work from 163 to downgrade back to emui8. It bricked my phone.
That's why Huawei no longer sends unlock bootloader codes...
p2k10 said:
That's why Huawei no longer sends unlock bootloader codes...
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Dwongrading and updating has nothing to do with bootloader codes....
bricking phones has
mrcaligula said:
bricking phones has
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My bootloader wasnt unlocked... So..... It shows how poor these huawei phones are.
NotEvenFinalForm said:
The funky method bricked my phone. Funky support told me it should work from 163 to downgrade back to emui8. It bricked my phone.
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1) is your unit originally c432 or did you rebrand it (from c782)?
2) was the firmware u selected on fh website "Downgrade from EMUI9 to EMUI8 CLT-L29 8.1.0.156(C432)"?
I've used this method several times since September (both on beta and "stable") I did little research and It seems to be the first case on xda (p20 pro) when using this method resulted in hard brick so i try to figure out what could go wrong and even warn other users. This information can be very helpful for our community. I would appreciate your cooperation.
forever_lol said:
1) is your unit originally c432 or did you rebrand it (from c782)?
2) was the firmware u selected on fh website "Downgrade from EMUI9 to EMUI8 CLT-L29 8.1.0.156(C432)"?
I've used this method several times since September (both on beta and "stable") I did little research and It seems to be the first case on xda (p20 pro) when using this method resulted in hard brick so i try to figure out what could go wrong and even warn other users. This information can be very helpful for our community. I would appreciate your cooperation.
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1 rebranded to c432
2 yes
Maybe you used this method from emui beta. I used it from .163 stable pie. I was told it would worj but it didnt.
NotEvenFinalForm said:
1 rebranded to c432
2 yes
Maybe you used this method from emui beta. I used it from .163 stable pie. I was told it would worj but it didnt.
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Thank You. This information is very helpful. I've used it with beta .47 ; .108 and "stable" .163.
I totally agree with dladz and I admit funky acted extremaly unprofessional. It's unacceptable when they charge custumers a lot and don't even test /know products they sell. They should've never suggested that method would work on your rebranded device without testing it thouroughly. Once You bricked your device they mercifully offered you discount? It's beyond ridiculous!
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Thank You. This information is very helpful. I've used it with beta .47 ; .108 and "stable" .163.
I totally agree with dladz and I admit funky acted extremaly unprofessional. It's unacceptable when they charge custumers a lot and don't even test /know products they sell. They should've never suggested that method would work on your rebranded device without testing it thouroughly. Once You bricked your device they mercifully offered you discount? It's beyond ridiculous!
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I asked funky if there was any way out of it, they replied not if it cant get into fastboot mode. I then asked if a replacement device came will they give me a bootloader code. The response 'we can offer a discount on a new code'.
I dont know what went wrong, i used the same hisuite method ive used for my last few updates.
The response I was expecting was, yeah your right have a free bootloader code if you get a replacement......nope...
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The response I was expecting was, yeah your right have a free bootloader code if you get a replacement......nope...
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Clearly not the attitude you would expect from a serious company. They just washed their hands of your case. Sad.
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Clearly not the attitude you would expect from a serious company. They just washed their hands of your case. Sad.
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Unfortunately that seems to be the case. My only hope is i get the sane device back. Other than that probably best i sell it if its new and never look at huawei again
NotEvenFinalForm said:
Unfortunately that seems to be the case. My only hope is i get the sane device back. Other than that probably best i sell it if its new and never look at huawei again
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Huawei is not the problem.
p2k10 said:
Huawei is not the problem.
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Not sure why you even commented here. But I'll entertain it once.
Huawei is the problem.
Slow updates apart from european region.
Lack of any developer friendly software.
Lack of bootloading unlocking.
If there was only 1 region model of the phone then there wouldnt be thousands of people moaning of slow updates.
There also wouldnt be dozens of threads of people moaning about slow updates.
There would also be no need for the rip off that is funky huawei if there was no need for region changes.
To top it off this thread was made because I bricked my phone. In 2018 any phone that can be bricked is not a phone worth buying.
Cheers.
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Not sure why you even commented here. But I'll entertain it once.
Huawei is the problem.
Slow updates apart from european region.
Lack of any developer friendly software.
Lack of bootloading unlocking.
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No slow updates here in germany. It comes in waves but where is the problem with a update 2 weeks later?
With the open bootloader the problem is that this is exactly what happened here. Therefore there is no Unlock Bootloader anymore because of all the funky huawei garbage.
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No slow updates here in germany. It comes in waves but where is the problem with a update 2 weeks later?
With the open bootloader the problem is that this is exactly what happened here. Therefore there is no Unlock Bootloader anymore because of all the funky huawei garbage.
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You dont know what you're talking about. Who said my bootloader was unlocked? Who said there was a problem with the update? No one. The reason i went back was because i needed call recording and a file that I was told should have worked bricked my phone. Its as simple as that.
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I'm not really sure what I'm doing, I changed my country code from "demo" to eu and I'm on EVA-L09C432B182. There's so many different versions and I don't know which is good or even compatible. What would be the next thing you guys would do in order to get the most from my phone?
Edit - I just jumped in at the deep end and everything wen't well, I'm now on Nougat with emui 5.0, if you're in the same boat as I was, I used the Huawei Update in the second post of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/help/p9-7-0-nougat-update-eva-lo9-b182-t3539754"]https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/help/p9-7-0-nougat-update-eva-lo9-b182-t3539754
worked a bloomin treat for me!
C900 country demo ?
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I'm not really sure what I'm doing, I changed my country code from "demo" to eu and I'm on EVA-L09C432B182. There's so many different versions and I don't know which is good or even compatible. What would be the next thing you guys would do in order to get the most from my phone?
Edit - I just jumped in at the deep end and everything wen't well, I'm now on Nougat with emui 5.0, if you're in the same boat as I was, I used the Huawei Update in the second post of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/help/p9-7-0-nougat-update-eva-lo9-b182-t3539754"]https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/help/p9-7-0-nougat-update-eva-lo9-b182-t3539754
worked a bloomin treat for me!
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I have an eva-L09 with C900B190 and have country "demo" ??
I read a lot of posts how to get from the C900B190 to a Rom that has ota updates.
Before I start and because I am a bit of a noob I want to be absolutely sure I get all steps correct...please help me out and confirm/correct this
1) set develloper usb debugging
2) make sure phone connects to pc
3) install latest twrp
4) unlock boot loader with tool (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/huawei-p9-eva-l09-eva-l19-eva-l29-tool-t3591358)
5) make note of unlock code
6) use twrp to flash B136 (still have to find zip)
do I get ota to android 7 or I have to flash latest Rom meself (what is the best version for eva-L09?)
After that can I lock the boot loader and stay on android 7 or will the phone reset with locking and revert to android 6 again?
Thanks for helping
Contacted huawei, they were very helpful I will probably go to the service center to hopefully reset my phone to receive updates.
I also asked for an unlock code in case I need a plan B.
djaccob said:
Contacted huawei, they were very helpful I will probably go to the service center to hopefully reset my phone to receive updates.
I also asked for an unlock code in case I need a plan B.
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Seems I have no warranty (I got the phone from a friend and have no papers or anything) and have to pay for service centre. So I will try unlocking myself...
If anyone can help me out with all the steps in the right order I would be very grateful.
Hey, I got a Huawei P9 Plus phone and I was looking forward to the new Android version. Looks a lot better. Whenever I googled it said Huawei was supposed to rollout updates starting March. I never got it. And I see the P10 is already out that has Android 7.0/Emui 5.0, so I'm getting a little annoyed, why is my phone not receiving the update? It's probably my country (Israel) which seems to be really slow at these things I guess.
My build is: VIE-L09C576B180
I did some googling and searching on here and it seems that you can even upgrade without rooting/jailbreaking your device (something I don't want to do just yet, it's a new-ish phone and don't wanna risk ****ing something up), by using "Firmware Finder". So I installed the app and I see a whole list of builds and frankly I'm not sure what to do and which to get. I clicked on one and it showed a bunch of files I had to manually select and then hit "download". But frankly there's just very little info on how to proceed so I thought I'd make a topic, also to make sure what version is the one I should be downloading.
Thanks!
Drhankeey said:
Hey, I got a Huawei P9 Plus phone and I was looking forward to the new Android version. Looks a lot better. Whenever I googled it said Huawei was supposed to rollout updates starting March. I never got it. And I see the P10 is already out that has Android 7.0/Emui 5.0, so I'm getting a little annoyed, why is my phone not receiving the update? It's probably my country (Israel) which seems to be really slow at these things I guess.
My build is: VIE-L09C576B180
I did some googling and searching on here and it seems that you can even upgrade without rooting/jailbreaking your device (something I don't want to do just yet, it's a new-ish phone and don't wanna risk ****ing something up), by using "Firmware Finder". So I installed the app and I see a whole list of builds and frankly I'm not sure what to do and which to get. I clicked on one and it showed a bunch of files I had to manually select and then hit "download". But frankly there's just very little info on how to proceed so I thought I'd make a topic, also to make sure what version is the one I should be downloading.
Thanks!
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U can only update with same Cust u have C576, and there is no upgrade to your phone, B180 is the latest. If u want to debrand u must first unlock bootloader and install TWRP and root to change oeminfo and debrand it. Thats the only option.
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Good evening all.....
I have already search for this amongst the forums but unfortunately I could not find anything so I am hoping you are able to help.
I currently own a Huawei P9 EVA-L09C440B138 with EMUI 4.1 - Android 6.0 Installed, locked to EE-UK. My partner has the same mobile but with a different network and she received the update to EMUI 5.0, Android 7.0, MONTHS ago. You may or may not have heard, all EE customers with Huawei P9's seem to be suffering from the same problem, and whenever we approach EE we get the same bull**** response "when the update is ready you will be notified", no timescale, nothing.
So my question is, is there a way I can bypass the standard update procedure as I fear I will never get that update, or am I going to have to be patient and wait until further notice.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Many thanks guys
See this link to get started:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/stock-rom-dload-file-p9-eva-l09-b136-t3382818
retsilred said:
See this link to get started:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/stock-rom-dload-file-p9-eva-l09-b136-t3382818
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Thank you very much for this it looks relatively simple to do but would you be able to advise me if I need any preliminary software or if I need to do anything prior to installing this update. Is there a plan B in case there is potential for my phone to be bricked. If I were to in future self this device to a shop would they be able to tell that this was not a genuine update directly from Huawei?
Whighty383 said:
Thank you very much for this it looks relatively simple to do but would you be able to advise me if I need any preliminary software or if I need to do anything prior to installing this update. Is there a plan B in case there is potential for my phone to be bricked. If I were to in future self this device to a shop would they be able to tell that this was not a genuine update directly from Huawei?
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Nothing extra needed.
There's always a plan B, there's several threads on her for recovering a bricked P9.
If you don't tell them, they'll probably never notice.
Hi, i have a Note 8 N950XU with Snapdragon, it worked fine with the pre installed Demo ROM, but i installed the N950U Firmware and since then it shows me Security Error: Unauthorized Software has been flashed bla bla bla, as you can see on the attached picture. I even got the original N950XU Demo Firmware and flashed it, but still shows me the same error! Anyone knows how to fix this ? Odin passes through with no error, but the phone never boots up, only the security error. I just want my phone back to working order :crying:
OEM lock?
There was no option to turn it off or on in developer options, is there any solution for this ?
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Hi, i have a Note 8 N950XU with Snapdragon, it worked fine with the pre installed Demo ROM, but i installed the N950U Firmware and since then it shows me Security Error: Unauthorized Software has been flashed bla bla bla, as you can see on the attached picture. I even got the original N950XU Demo Firmware and flashed it, but still shows me the same error! Anyone knows how to fix this ? Odin passes through with no error, but the phone never boots up, only the security error. I just want my phone back to working order :crying:
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SM-N950XU is NOT a device to be sold to customers, but for retailers only!
Where did you get this device?
The solution is on the screen...
henklbr said:
SM-N950XU is NOT a device to be sold to customers, but for retailers only!
Where did you get this device?
The solution is on the screen...
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Doh!
douger1957 said:
Doh!
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Can you enter in mode download?
I wonder if the demo model has a locked bootloader?
mv-testarossa said:
Hi, i have a Note 8 N950XU with Snapdragon, it worked fine with the pre installed Demo ROM, but i installed the N950U Firmware and since then it shows me Security Error: Unauthorized Software has been flashed bla bla bla, as you can see on the attached picture. I even got the original N950XU Demo Firmware and flashed it, but still shows me the same error! Anyone knows how to fix this ? Odin passes through with no error, but the phone never boots up, only the security error. I just want my phone back to working order :crying:
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Hello. I actually have the same model. I'm wondering how I could flash another firmware to replace it. How can I root and install a custom recovery to this device?
Also own a s8
4630729 said:
Hello. I actually have the same model. I'm wondering how I could flash another firmware to replace it. How can I root and install a custom recovery to this device?
Also own a s8
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Go to a Samsung Service Point and ask there; or are you afraid to lose your device because Demo-units aren't for sale to customers?
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How are people even getting these? Are they stolen from retailer store fronts? These should not even be out in the wild. SMH.
4630729 said:
Hello. I actually have the same model. I'm wondering how I could flash another firmware to replace it. How can I root and install a custom recovery to this device?
Also own a s8
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Try switching carrier thread
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Try switching carrier thread
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I don't know what that is. It's not connected to any carrier. SM-N950XU
BlueFox's thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
I believe you would have to use Prince's Odin to so which is also in that thread.
Looks like your just trying to flash another carrier's or other official firmware. Don't need unlocked bootloader or oem unlock for that. Don't know if your version has an unlocked bootloader but I am curious.
shouren04 said:
BlueFox's thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
I believe you would have to use Prince's Odin to so which is also in that thread.
Looks like your just trying to flash another carrier's or other official firmware. Don't need unlocked bootloader or oem unlock for that. Don't know if your version has an unlocked bootloader but I am curious.
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Not gonna work on N950XU, that's what the OP is about. These are retailer demo units and you can't just flash other models' firmwares onto it.
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Not gonna work on N950XU, that's what the OP is about. These are retailer demo units and you can't just flash other models' firmwares onto it.
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Do they have working radios?
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Do they have working radios?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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I believe they do, but they also have the security check which was tripped by the OP when he tried flashing 950U firmware. The question is whether there's a way to get around it, which I am not qualified to answer. But I am still wondering how these retailer demo units are ending up in private hands.
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I believe they do, but they also have the security check which was tripped by the OP when he tried flashing 950U firmware. The question is whether there's a way to get around it, which I am not qualified to answer. But I am still wondering how these retailer demo units are ending up in private hands.
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Right. Probably ex demo units that get sold off before too much screen burn occurs. I don't know to be honest.
I remember reading somewhere the radios don't work on them hence they needed a new main board to function fully. But that was just a random post I'd come across that I recalled.
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I actually recall reading something similar. But I also remember being able to make a call with demo units, could be wi-fi calling though, so I dunno.
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I actually recall reading something similar. But I also remember being able to make a call with demo units, could be wi-fi calling though, so I dunno.
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I was going by this thread? Maybe there is two versions, demo and live demo ? I don't know to be honest.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993553
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henklbr said:
Go to a Samsung Service Point and ask there; or are you afraid to lose your device because Demo-units aren't for sale to customers?
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I bought it off of the let's-go app. I have no idea
Hey guys I've run into an issuei bought a Mi 8 off swappa two weeks ago I've been using it and it's been absolutely amazing I love it but a few days ago global miui 9 came out and they phone came bootloader unlocked so I figured I'd flash the firmware and then lock the bootloader I flashed the firmware through Miuitool it worked fine I set it up and then went to lock the bootloader using the same tool I did it and then it started to boot but detected no os anymore so it was bootlooping. I can only access the recovery and fastboot mode I tried wiping didn't work I tried flash the firmware using miflash tool and manually doing the commands also tried getting into edl mode but says it's locked. I tried calling support but they told me they didn't do phone repairs and to call the manufacturer of which I bought it from (swappa) I'm kinda losing hope I'm not sure what to do I've tried so much maybe I'm missing something. If anyone has any suggestions I would love that thanks and here's what my recovery says if that helps
Did you try to flash twrp with fastboot and then from twrp flash the new rom?
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Did you try to flash twrp with fastboot and then from twrp flash the new rom?
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I did not but I doubt I could because the bootloader is locked
Had you try flashing it with Deep Flash Cable?
http://en.miui.com/thread-1597002-1-1.html
Mi 8 Fastboot ROM can be downloaded here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/development/firmware-global-china-stock-firmware-t3818194
Disclaimer: I had not tested this method but shared from the internet. The IP of the method is from the link shared above and I hold no responsibility in any event it cause damage to your phone.
To resurrect the phone, you will need a MI account with authorized access to the EDL. Look at the topic of Redmi 5 as they resurrect bricks. On our forum, several MI 8 & MI 8 SE have already been resurrected in this way.
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dogsly said:
To resurrect the phone, you will need a MI account with authorized access to the EDL. Look at the topic of Redmi 5 as they resurrect bricks. On our forum, several MI 8 & MI 8 SE have already been resurrected in this way.
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I can not register in your forum, could you give us the contact of the people taht can give us account EDL permissions?
BR
thanks for the suggestions guys I was thinking before getting super technical opening up my phone and modding a cable to let you guys know of an update. Last night I stayed up a while i found adb flash tool for recovery mode to flash back to official software (http://www.xiaomitool.com/adb) I downloaded both global and both china otas of stable and beta. First i flashed global successfully but forgot that going from china to global requires unlock boot loader to boot up so it did not boot next I tried china stable but the file is an older version and did not flash since it was "downgrading" and last I tried china beta which was newer in theory but did not flash since it was not stable. So i am going to wait for a new china stable rom to come out whenever it does because in theory it will flash correctly and completely fix the phone because its china miui thats newer than the one global version now i can only wonder if it can flash because i will be going from global to china but again I will let you guys know when i attempt it, I understand I will be waiting a while for a stable version those dont come often but in the meantime i can focus on other things and thankfully i have multiple back up phones. thanks guys
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I tried china stable but the file is an older version and did not flash since it was "downgrading"
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Theoretically and my previous experience with Nexus phone, older version of official ROM should be fine as it should get OTA to latest version. So, I think it is worth a try.
At the same time, I'm still patiently waiting for my 1st Mi 8 to arrive at door step.
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Theoretically and my previous experience with Nexus phone, older version of official ROM should be fine as it should get OTA to latest version. So, I think it is worth a try.
At the same time, I'm still patiently waiting for my 1st Mi 8 to arrive at door step.
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I agree with you and I used to own a nexus too so I understand what your saying but I tried flashing miui 9 china stable and the error said it was an older version and it was "illegal to downgrade" which is weird so I'll just wait for an updated version which might take a while
Never lock a boatloader with aftermarket global on a China Xiaomi.
I think because of the flashing the bootloader is locked again, maybe try to unlock it with miui unlock.
Maby Xiaomi enable the anti roll back also for the Mi 8 after they did it to the Xiaomi redmi note 5 whyred? Many people have ended up with bricked phones.
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Same problem solution is unlock boatloader
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/mi-8-safetynet-android-pay-and-related-issues.45286/
I faced the same problem with my Mi 8 when I locked the bootloader after installing Global ROM. Simply put your phone in Fastboot, and again Unlock the Bootloader using Xiaomi official Unlock tool. Once bootloader was unlocked, phone booted normally with Global ROM.
Hello, I have blocked bootloader and now I am with the bootloader loop.
I've tried to unlock again from console and from the Xiaomi tool, but it has not been possible. The tool says that the device is not associated. Any solution to this?
I have also tried from Recovery (With MiFlash) to put the stable Chinese version, but having a higher version installed does not leave me.
If I re-flash the same version, it completes it but when restarting, the loop returns.
Any solution?
Hi I have the same problem but now I have a new and BIG new problem...
When I try to unlock the bootloader with my account the software said me that my account is not bounded in this device... cry cry cry!!!
Somebody knows if it is normal and if I will fixed?
BR
The mi unlock tool problems are mainly because of either it's not verified with your account or because before it bricked you forgot to go to development settings and add your phone for unlock which I forgot to so whenever I try to unlock it again it says it isn't verified because I'm a moron and forgot to add my Mi8 to my account in case something like this happened, now I gotta wait for a stable newer miui 9 China version to flash from the adb software
Any news on how to solve the brick?
The perfect solution would be to have access to an account with EDL permissions to re-unlock the bootloader.
Enviado desde mi SM-G930F mediante Tapatalk
StarwarsMissionary said:
The mi unlock tool problems are mainly because of either it's not verified with your account or because before it bricked you forgot to go to development settings and add your phone for unlock which I forgot to so whenever I try to unlock it again it says it isn't verified because I'm a moron and forgot to add my Mi8 to my account in case something like this happened, now I gotta wait for a stable newer miui 9 China version to flash from the adb software
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When you have any update on this, please let me know I have the same issue and did same mistake.
Let me know if you were able to un-brick it.
Looking fwd to see an update from you.
This. Is. F****d. Up. Someone needs to say it. They do totally crazy things and we saw too many bricks coming from their unexplained tinkering with ARB and locking. Additionally, their each new flagship gets always one step closer to the prices of better competition. We are getting too screwed and we desperately need a new, reasonably priced and logical brand. Nokia? Wouldn't say so. Essential? US only and seems to close down. OnePlus? Getting costlier. Google? Got really costly. **** happened. Really, sorry for OT, but my empathy and sociological thinking just hurts me when I see this.
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This. Is. F****d. Up. Someone needs to say it. They do totally crazy things and we saw too many bricks coming from their unexplained tinkering with ARB and locking. Additionally, their each new flagship gets always one step closer to the prices of better competition. We are getting too screwed and we desperately need a new, reasonably priced and logical brand. Nokia? Wouldn't say so. Essential? US only and seems to close down. OnePlus? Getting costlier. Google? Got really costly. **** happened. Really, sorry for OT, but my empathy and sociological thinking just hurts me when I see this.
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Yeah, I thought I was the only one thinking like this.
Companies want as much money as possible. Oneplus is increasing prices not because the components cost more but because they waste money on ads and want more profit. And they pull it off because people will still buy their phones.
Honestly, the Mi 8 is a " flagship killer-killer",it provides almost the same stuff as the OP6 for less money but people either never heard of Xiaomi or are hesitant when it comes to buying their phones ( I don't understand why, though ) .
As for their phones dying, I only saw bricks from people who tried tinkering with deep level stuff without actually knowing what they were playing with.
They don't suddenly die/lose basic functions out of the blue like e.g. Moto phones and I don't know of a single device which beats them at this price along with what you get in a phone.
The Marionette said:
I only saw bricks from people who tried tinkering with deep level stuff without actually knowing what they were playing with.
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Just let me tell that you can do the **** even actually knowing what you are playing with. You just need to forget to change the "clean all and lock" option which comes selected by default. And believe me, it's not that difficult at 3 a.m. after some successful flashes.
I think it's not necessary to dive into the hurt, you know.
Cheers
descarao81 said:
Just let me tell that you can do the **** even actually knowing what you are playing with. You just need to forget to change the "clean all and lock" option which comes selected by default. And believe me, it's not that difficult at 3 a.m. after some successful flashes.
I think it's not necessary to dive into the hurt, you know.
Cheers
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There is a need for that. This is an expensive toy and you shouldn't be playing with it if you are not 100% that you can undo the thing you will do if it goes wrong ( you are free to do it but then at least try to find a solution yourself ) .
After seeing posts which are pretty much like " uwu I made a f*cking boo boo, a weal f*cky wucky, pweese help me guys ;((((( " ( which could've been avoided by following some logic or by actually investigating before flashing stuff ) , it's high time people who are thinking about unlocking the bootloader actually see what they might be getting into if they "touch wrong things in the wrong way".