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Mi9 Global - Accidentally locked bootloader and stock in recovery/fastboot

Hi,
Recently purchased a Mi 9 Global version, got the OTA update to MIUI 11, and everything was well. It is a superb phone, but I like to have root on my phones (mostly for Adblocking and System2, better control overall). I tried to install TWRP (custom version for Mi9) because I wanted to install Magisk/Root or try a different rom eventually. Anyway... I made a huge mistake. After trying to reboot, I noticed things had gone wrong, and was stuck in a boot loop. I guess I panicked and tried to flash the phone back to the latest global MIUI rom (Version 11, Android 10, from official site), using the Xiaomi Flash App but I did not uncheck the "clean and lock bootloader" checkbox on the bottom right of the app, which is somehow enabled by default. The flash failed at that time, for unknown reason, but it seems like it succeeded in locking my bootloader, with an empty partition, except for fastboot access and Mi Recovery module. I have to admit I've always been pretty lucky with all my previous flashes on other devices, and I guess I got a little careless. That was pretty stupid of me, in retrospect.
Since then, I am stuck in either Mi Recovery or Fastboot, and it seems that my originally Global Mi 9 with unlock bootloader has now a locked bootloader. Any attempt at either using the Xiaomi Flash utility gives me an error message ("Erase boot error"), and if I boot into Fastboot and try to flash TWRP, I get the "Remote:Erase is not allowed in Lock State" error.
From what I understand, my options are pretty limited now. The phone is still powered on, stuck in Recovery mode and rebooting every 5 or 10 minutes by itself (probably a way to avoid screen burn-in?), but I can't seem to be able to shut it down in anyway, as there are no fastboot commands to send a shutdown signal. And no matter what button combination I press, the phone always ends up rebooting.
I tried the Xiaomi Unlocker utility, but it needs the phone to be out of recovery to check the credentials binding the phone to my account. All data on the phone has been wiped already, so that's not an option. Two options I have seen :
1. Open the battery cover (required a heat gun and risky), to short some pins and try to flash while there is a short to circumvent the security. I'm not that brave yet, and since the phone is still running and has probably about 80% battery, I don't want to use a heat gun on the device.
2. Shady stuff involving paying 30 or 40 Euros to a random guy who can somehow make everything work magically by remotely logging in on my computer via Teamviewer (Not happening in a million years).
I'm wondering if there is an alternative, other than bringing the device to an official Xiaomi store (I'm in Bangkok and they do have one official shop at Fortune Town), but even then, I don't know if they'll just tell me I got myself an expensive paperweight.
Any help/insight regarding this issue would be much, much appreciated!

Have you tried to press and hold power+vol down when your device reboots? Just before it turns on.

g_seva said:
Have you tried to press and hold power+vol down when your device reboots? Just before it turns on.
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Every possible combination on reboot will either bring me to Fastboot or Mi Recovery. I have wiped the data partition, there is no OS on the phone as of now.

Twomby said:
Every possible combination on reboot will either bring me to Fastboot or Mi Recovery. I have wiped the data partition, there is no OS on the phone as of now.
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So xiaomi unlock utility can't unlock bootloader in fastboot?
May be try to use xiaomitool v2.

g_seva said:
So xiaomi unlock utility can't unlock bootloader in fastboot?
May be try to use xiaomitool v2.
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Xiaomitool V2 is completely useless. The "My phone is bricked" option is not implemented, and I cannot boot into the OS, unfortunately.

To enter fastboot mode, long press the volume down key and the power key. Then unlock bootloader with Xiaomi app.

zahdekar said:
To enter fastboot mode, long press the volume down key and the power key. Then flash stock rom.
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I have managed to enter fastboot mode, as described in my initial post. The problem is that when I try to flash, I get the following error: "Flashing not allowed in lock state".

Twomby said:
Xiaomitool V2 is completely useless. The "My phone is bricked" option is not implemented, and I cannot boot into the OS, unfortunately.
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Yep, but it has unlock option in the normal mode and it use scripts made by tool developer, so it worth to try.

g_seva said:
Yep, but it has unlock option in the normal mode and it use scripts made by tool developer, so it worth to try.
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From what I understand, the "normal mode" needs the tool to be able to access the OS while it's running. I don't have an OS. I will give it a shot tomorrow (3 AM here, exhausted, and don't want to boot into Windows again!), but my hopes are not so high. Anyway, thanks for the help, much appreciated! Will let you know what happens! Cheers!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/unbrick-mi9-bootloader-locked-destroyed-t3924966/amp/
maybe it will help

zahdekar said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/unbrick-mi9-bootloader-locked-destroyed-t3924966/amp/
maybe it will help
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I've stumbled upon this link earlier today. But it's 404 on my end. Can you access it from where you are? Thanks!

http://c.mi.com/thread-2251372-1-1.html
This is on page 4

zahdekar said:
http://c.mi.com/thread-2251372-1-1.html
This is on page 4
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Thanks. Tried it, but using these commands only cause a reboot, to recovery mode again. Thanks again for your kind help!

Twomby said:
Thanks. Tried it, but using these commands only cause a reboot, to recovery mode again. Thanks again for your kind help!
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I have the same problem! "The system has been destroyed" (((
And mi unlock tool not work abount 2 days (authorization not passes)

https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/help/help-bricked-mi-9-t3921980/page2
The old version of miunlock is working ti unlock bootloader.

zahdekar said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/help/help-bricked-mi-9-t3921980/page2
The old version of miunlock is working ti unlock bootloader.
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Unfortunately, this is not true. I have downloaded an old version of Mi Unlock (2.2.406.5), which is supposed to work with Fastboot mode. The result is "Couldn't unlock --> Please download the latest version". And the latest version needs to access the OS to verify the Mi account credentials. I don't have an OS installed. So this won't work. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Twomby said:
Unfortunately, this is not true. I have downloaded an old version of Mi Unlock (2.2.406.5), which is supposed to work with Fastboot mode. The result is "Couldn't unlock --> Please download the latest version". And the latest version needs to access the OS to verify the Mi account credentials. I don't have an OS installed. So this won't work. Thanks for the suggestion though!
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Hello @Twomby did you managed to get it working it the end?

Same issue here
Hi,
I am encouraging the same issue. Does someone found a solution to this?

tago4ever said:
Hi,
I am encouraging the same issue. Does someone found a solution to this?
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I came across this Mi8 thread, not sure if it's possible on the Mi9, but he seems to have been able to flash it through EDL mode, you might ask him the question: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/mi-8-bricked-from-nowhere.55723/#post-543605
There's also this Mi9 thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/unbrick-mi9-bootloader-locked-destroyed-t3924966

BOOTLOOP (Cant enter recovery or fastboot) after android 11 update...

After applying the lastest update which turns out is android 11 all google apps stopped working.
When trying to downgrade i ran into the anti rollback protection when using fastboot mode (with multiple different application)
So i figured i'd flash TWRP and see if i could downgrade the rom using TWRP.
When flashing TWRP the regular way wouldn't work (TWRP wouldn't start) i used this method: https://unofficialtwrp.com/twrp-3-4-1-root-xiaomi-redmi-10x-5g/
Which includes flashing vbmeta.img and misc.bin
After doing that my phone is in a bootloop and i cant get into recovery/TWRP of fastboot anymore. So if i hold down volume up or down it just keeps rebooting after seeing Redmi with the unlocked icon on the top. There is a little vibration and then the screen then kind of fades away and it starts again...
After running into a lot of trouble with this @##[email protected]#%@ China only phone, but always being able to recover it, did i really fully brick it this time?

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Thanks mate. I cant seem to download the file, but if i could, would i have to get my phone in EDL mode to get this working? And if so, does that mean taking of the backplate and connecting pins? Or is there another method?
EDIT: HOLY CRAPOLY! That worked!!! I googled the filename to download that file somewhere else. I had no idea how to use it, but i just ran the tool, clicked disable secure boot and plugged in my phone. It recognized my phone and i was able to flash using SP flask tool!!!! It's running atom_images_V12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM_20201217.0000.00_10.0_cn_ac1b4a7af4 again as i'm typing this!!!
Thanks so much man! I already orderd a POCO F3 because i was sick of dealing with all these kind of problems because of the China only rom and sideloading google apps. But at least it's working again!

Abducted23 said:
Thanks mate. I cant seem to download the file, but if i could, would i have to get my phone in EDL mode to get this working? And if so, does that mean taking of the backplate and connecting pins? Or is there another method?
EDIT: HOLY CRAPOLY! That worked!!! I googled the filename to download that file somewhere else. I had no idea how to use it, but i just ran the tool, clicked disable secure boot and plugged in my phone. It recognized my phone and i was able to flash using SP flask tool!!!! It's running atom_images_V12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM_20201217.0000.00_10.0_cn_ac1b4a7af4 again as i'm typing this!!!
Thanks so much man! I already orderd a POCO F3 because i was sick of dealing with all these kind of problems because of the China only rom and sideloading google apps. But at least it's working again!
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your welcome
after flash your bootloader get locked?

Nope still unlocked

Abducted23 said:
Nope still unlocked
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Thanks for reply.

Abducted23 said:
After applying the lastest update which turns out is android 11 all google apps stopped working.
When trying to downgrade i ran into the anti rollback protection when using fastboot mode (with multiple different application)
So i figured i'd flash TWRP and see if i could downgrade the rom using TWRP.
When flashing TWRP the regular way wouldn't work (TWRP wouldn't start) i used this method: https://unofficialtwrp.com/twrp-3-4-1-root-xiaomi-redmi-10x-5g/
Which includes flashing vbmeta.img and misc.bin
After doing that my phone is in a bootloop and i cant get into recovery/TWRP of fastboot anymore. So if i hold down volume up or down it just keeps rebooting after seeing Redmi with the unlocked icon on the top. There is a little vibration and then the screen then kind of fades away and it starts again...
After running into a lot of trouble with this @##[email protected]#%@ China only phone, but always being able to recover it, did i really fully brick it this time?
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Hi guy, i hope you fine. I have a question about your downgrade, can you help me ? I wanna do downgrade to MIUI 11, my redmi 10x stay in MIUI 12.0.8 but with GAPPS blocks. Do you know if I can do downgrade with oficial Miflashtool ? Already bootloader unlocked. did you try this method ? tks a lot for any help.

vinassif80 said:
Hi guy, i hope you fine. I have a question about your downgrade, can you help me ? I wanna do downgrade to MIUI 11, my redmi 10x stay in MIUI 12.0.8 but with GAPPS blocks. Do you know if I can do downgrade with oficial Miflashtool ? Already bootloader unlocked. did you try this method ? tks a lot for any help.
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Hi, i'm doing fine thank you
The tool Hsnmastoor linked to in this thread worked perfect for me and was quite easy to use (if you already have the other tools setup on you computer i guess)
After using that tool (to get my phone in EDL mode i think?) i was able to flash my phone back to "atom_images_V12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM_20201217.0000.00_10.0_cn_ac1b4a7af4" (fastboot image) using "SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2112_Win"
- Turn off you phone
- Start the "MTKSecBootDisableV1.0.0R001.ByMofadal" tool.
- Click "disable secure boot". It will say "waiting for bootrom usb device..." (after 1min 20 sec it will time out. click the button again)
- Hold volume up and connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable (while it's still off).
- You should see some phone info in the screen and at the bottom it says:
MTK Secure Boot Bypasss success!
now you can use SP Flash Tool or any MTK Tool
- Open SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2112_Win (flash-tool.exe)
- Download agent should already have "MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin" selected. If not select it from the SP flash tool folder.
- Under scatter-loading file Select the "MT6873_Android_scatter.txt" from "atom_images_V12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM_20201217.0000.00_10.0_cn\images" (i assume you have already downloaded and unpacked the files).
- Click download and let it flash.
BTW i did it this way because my phone didnt boot anymore at all. Not even into recovery or fastboot. Maybe there is another way to downgrade (but it's probably also hard because of the anti rollback protection)
So this method works (just tested it again on my phone now that it's working normally again) but might not be the easiest.
​Edit: typo

Abducted23 said:
Hi, i'm doing fine thank you
The tool Hsnmastoor linked to in this thread worked perfect for me and was quite easy to use (if you already have the other tools setup on you computer i guess)
After using that tool (to get my phone in EDL mode i think?) i was able to flash my phone back to "atom_images_V12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM_20201217.0000.00_10.0_cn_ac1b4a7af4" (fastboot image) using "SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2112_Win"
- Turn off you phone
- Start the "MTKSecBootDisableV1.0.0R001.ByMofadal" tool.
- Click "disable secure boot". It will say "waiting for bootrom usb device..." (after 1min 20 sec it will time out. click the button again)
- Hold volume up and connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable (while it's still off).
- You should see some phone info in the screen and at the bottom it says:
MTK Secure Boot Bypasss success!
now you can use SP Flash Tool or any MTK Tool
- Open SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2112_Win (flash-tool.exe)
- Download agent should already have "MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin" selected. If not select it from the SP flash tool folder.
- Under scatter-loading file Select the "MT6873_Android_scatter.txt" from "atom_images_V12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM_20201217.0000.00_10.0_cn\images" (i assume you have already downloaded and unpacked the files).
- Click download and let it flash.
BTW i did it this way because my phone didnt boot anymore at all. Not even into recovery or fastboot. Maybe there is another way to downgrade (but it's probably also hard because of the anti rollback protection)
So this method works (just tested it again on my phone not that it's working normally again) but might not be the easiest.
Tks a lot for reply. But my phone is Miui 12 Android 11 with boot ok and entry in recovery and fastboot (i gues). Miuitool should work with bootloader unlocked to rollback android 10 v12.0.6.0.QJHCNXM right?​
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You can try. I think i got the anti rollback error when i tried that.
The method i described above works even if you pretty much mess up your phone completely, so it's a nice backup plan.

Abducted23 said:
You can try. I think i got the anti rollback error when i tried that.
The method i described above works even if you pretty much mess up your phone completely, so it's a nice backup plan.
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Ok I will try to follow your steps. I just have to see for where to go because i dont find The tool Hsnmastoor linked and for me i will study how prepare de pc to do this...but thanks a lot for all explanation about this. I dont known what is EDL mode rs (is the same thing about fastboot ? lol)

The link above also didnt work for me, but if you google MTKSecBootDisableV1.0.0R001.ByMofadal you will find other sites that host the file like: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=318638&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
Same goes for SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2112_Win. Just google the name like that and you will find links.
Also "EDL stands for Emergency Download Mode, and it's an alternative boot-mode on all Qualcomm devices, existing even lower than the standard bootloader." So its way more basic than fastboot.

Abducted23 said:
The link above also didnt work for me, but if you google MTKSecBootDisableV1.0.0R001.ByMofadal you will find other sites that host the file like: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=318638&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
Same goes for SP_Flash_Tool_v5.2112_Win. Just google the name like that and you will find links.
Also "EDL stands for Emergency Download Mode, and it's an alternative boot-mode on all Qualcomm devices, existing even lower than the standard bootloader." So its way more basic than fastboot.
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Tks for answers. Already read and really not so dificult with your guide lol. i wait 160 hours to unblock bootloader and finally try this... next week apear here to talk about this adventure. Tks a lot

There are methods/tools available to unlock bootloader without waiting. I never tried it because i also had time to wait the week.
Also i assume you can enter EDL mode and flash with the bootloader still locked. But not totally sure about this.

Abducted23 said:
There are methods/tools available to unlock bootloader without waiting. I never tried it because i also had time to wait the week.
Also i assume you can enter EDL mode and flash with the bootloader still locked. But not totally sure about this.
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Hi, i did oficial upgrade to miui 12.5 and google apps work well without problems, without block. google play, play services, gboard, youtube, chrome works fine. essencial google apps already comes natively.

"comes natively"? Do you mean the ROM already has google apps installed?
Which ROM did you flash? You say upgrade, but you wanted to downgrade to android 10 again right?

Abducted23 said:
"comes natively"? Do you mean the ROM already has google apps installed?
Which ROM did you flash? You say upgrade, but you wanted to downgrade to android 10 again right?
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yes first i wanted downgrade but my friend did update without problems. So after downgrade i upgrade official to miui 12.06, after 12.07 after 12.02 (Android 11) and finally show me the update to 12.5.2 and i upgrade. About gapps natively i see a video where a guy show that comes essencial google services

So 12.5.2 is android 11 but Google apps work for you? How did you install the Google apps? Can you link to the video?

Abducted23 said:
So 12.5.2 is android 11 but Google apps work for you? How did you install the Google apps? Can you link to the video?
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yes in my case i already had google apps of version 12.0.2 (but without funcionallity), and when i upgrade to 12.5.2 the gapps works all. I dont known if i can post link of video here, but is here we go (in the case the user did a manual update, he explain in the video how to) Manually Update Redmi 10X / 10X Pro 5G to MIUI V12.5 Stable Rom (NO NEED FLASH) | For users: V12.0.2

Question Redmi Note 10 5G Global stuck on MIUI Recovery after update to 12.5.5.0

Hello all,
I just got the V12.5.5.0 update on my Redmi Note 10 5G (Global).
After I rebooted the system tapping the complete notification it is stuck on the MIUI Recovery screen.
My device is not rooted. It just has received OTA updates.
I tried to reboot the system a few times, but it didn't work.
Also, I tried the safe mode, but it didn't work either.
After Reboot or safe mode, it returns to the MIUI Recovery screen.
I haven't tried the Wipe Data option because I want to back up my files first if possible.
Is there any way to back up my files or be able to fix it?
Please help.
Thanks in advance.

the only solution is enter into fastboot mode and flash stock fastboot firmware via miflash or similar tool

wetito said:
the only solution is enter into fastboot mode and flash stock fastboot firmware via miflash or similar tool
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I tried that, but I am getting an error saying not allowed in locked state. It looks like the bootloader is locked, so I tried to use the Mi Unlock tool but I am getting error 1004. Also I tried wipe data, but it didn't work either. Right now, I don't care loss my data, I just want to have my phone back, any help is appreciated. Thanks

I have the exact same problem, after the update, lock on recovery mode, then when I tried to flash stock fastboot firmware it says that it is locked. And I also can't access Mi Unlock Tool for some reason, so if anybody has a solution to unlock bootloader I would really appreciate it.
Thanks

I got this same issue. Is there any way we can report this to mi? I don't mind if I lose my data rn, I just want this to start working normally again. someone please help if you know how to fix this

jyeros said:
Hello all,
I just got the V12.5.5.0 update on my Redmi Note 10 5G (Global).
After I rebooted the system tapping the complete notification it is stuck on the MIUI Recovery screen.
My device is not rooted. It just has received OTA updates.
I tried to reboot the system a few times, but it didn't work.
Also, I tried the safe mode, but it didn't work either.
After Reboot or safe mode, it returns to the MIUI Recovery screen.
I haven't tried the Wipe Data option because I want to back up my files first if possible.
Is there any way to back up my files or be able to fix it?
Please help.
Thanks in advance.
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Same here, albeit I have Chinese version on Global ROM

wetito said:
the only solution is enter into fastboot mode and flash stock fastboot firmware via miflash or similar tool
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Have you downgraded? Tried to, but accidentally locked bootloader. And it shows that version I have installed isn't compatible.

Use MTK Bypass for reparing https://megafon929.github.io/mtk

Timenator said:
Have you downgraded? Tried to, but accidentally locked bootloader. And it shows that version I have installed isn't compatible.
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i'm an absolute beginner at this stuff, so could you tell me how to downgrade it?

i suppose try booting in safe mode dint work. the only solution is flashing full firmware, cause the ota packet is bugged.
try this tool
Home - Tool All In One
TOOL ALL IN ONE This tool support 67 different devices of some different OEMs. DOWNLOAD CHANGELOG XDA THREAD OTHERS PROJECTS
toolaio.tk

Timenator said:
Have you downgraded? Tried to, but accidentally locked bootloader. And it shows that version I have installed isn't compatible.
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I received the device yesterday, the update notification arrived and I installed it, I didn't imagine it could be a problem, I tried to reinstall the rom but the bootloader is also blocked, I don't know what else to do, I'm desperate.

LucciM-Anon said:
i'm an absolute beginner at this stuff, so could you tell me how to downgrade it?
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Rafaelmaga said:
I received the device yesterday, the update notification arrived and I installed it, I didn't imagine it could be a problem, I tried to reinstall the rom but the bootloader is also blocked, I don't know what else to do, I'm desperate.
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Found a solution on web. If your phone is on Mediatek(I suppose all Note 10 5g are Mediatek? or no?) So, if it is, just look for an unlocker. You will also need MiFlash and I recommend to install Global MIUI 12.5.4. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/camellian/stable/V12.5.4.0.RKSMIXM/ - MIUI
Step by step guide:
How to Fix Your Hard Bricked Xiaomi Phone With Locked Bootloader
If you are familiar with custom ROM or flashing your phone, then there's a possibility that you have tried flashing your Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Phone. Earlier
gadgetstouse.com

Timenator said:
Found a solution on web. If your phone is on Mediatek(I suppose all Note 10 5g are Mediatek? or no?) So, if it is, just look for an unlocker. You will also need MiFlash and I recommend to install Global MIUI 12.5.4. https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/camellian/stable/V12.5.4.0.RKSMIXM/ - MIUI
Step by step guide:
How to Fix Your Hard Bricked Xiaomi Phone With Locked Bootloader
If you are familiar with custom ROM or flashing your phone, then there's a possibility that you have tried flashing your Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Phone. Earlier
gadgetstouse.com
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unfortunately this tutorial doesn't work here, I followed everything but it still didn't unlock the bootloader

Hi guys, I just woke up and my phone was in MIUI Recovery mode, just like yours.. Probably made the update automatically.
It seems this is a recent problem for many of us. I'm nowhere near an expect but I will continue looking for the solution (if possible, without whiping out the data or at least to be able to back-it up).
Will really appreciate if somebody posts if they find a solution.
Thanks!

The only solution is to wipe the phone. I got my lesson I will buy a samsung now

Hello all,
I got the V12.5.5.0 update to on my Redmi Note 10 5G (Global).
After I rebooted the system tapping the complete notification it is stuck on the MIUI Recovery 5.0 screen.
My device is not rooted. It just has received OTA updates.
I tried to reboot the system a few times, but it didn't work.
Also, I tried the safe mode, but it didn't work either.
After Reboot or safe mode, it returns to the MIUI Recovery screen.
I have tried the Wipe Data option and it worked and got me back to MIUI V12.5.4.0. But unfornnatly i lost all my files (about 90 Gb of data).
And this is the last i install any MIUI update until i see that a lot of user's have install it review it

My Poco M3 Pro 5G Global wasn't affected.
I manually download the OTA package and installed successfully.
This phone has a/b slot.
I'm wondering those facing this issue, have you tried switching from a to b slot or vice versa?
fastboot --set-active=a
fastboot --set-active=b

guyz92 said:
My Poco M3 Pro 5G Global wasn't affected.
I manually download the OTA package and installed successfully.
This phone has a/b slot.
I'm wondering those facing this issue, have you tried switching from a to b slot or vice versa?
fastboot --set-active=a
fastboot --set-active=b
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i think the ota released by xiaomi is bugged. you're operation is correct, but a correct ota might do this automatically. i have noticed that many users with unlocked bootloader, after the update have phone that dont boot. i think they cant enter on fastboot mode. the only solution is flash using mediatek SP FLASH TOOL. or MI FLASH PRO. or ALL IN ONE TOOL

Was someone able to access the "Connect with MIAssistant" part using pcsuite?
I couldn't, but I think it might be because the USB cable I'm using is not the original one from Xiaomi or one compatible.

work only if you have installed also pcsuite on your device. if u have a full stock loked device only solutions are Mediatek tool or miflash pro! or all in one tool. as i said a million time already

Question REDMI NOTE 10S (Your system has been destroyed+ locked bootloader) error

I have redmi note 10s. I bacame bored of miui because of several bugs. So i decided to mod the device with a nice custom rom. I started the process. Because it is a mtk device, it has complicated flashing process than snapdragon devices. I entered the fastbootD mode and cleared the system by using adb command(which i dont remember). Then i flashed the custom rom. By mistake, I locked the bootloader by typing adb command fastboot oem lock. But now due to complicated case, the device is showing your system has been destroyed and when i try to force reboot it into fastboot, it still give systen destroyed error(means fastboot mode is inaccessible). Can anyone please help me to fix this issue without using edl pins? I am in a great issue

I cant go to service center as my device is out of warranty

in google there is a pc program than can unlock bootloader of mediatek devices, search for it

Bro i cant access the bootloader, so unlocking it doesnt make any difference

I want to restore the bootloader.

Manmeet_2008 said:
I have redmi note 10s. I bacame bored of miui because of several bugs. So i decided to mod the device with a nice custom rom. I started the process. Because it is a mtk device, it has complicated flashing process than snapdragon devices. I entered the fastbootD mode and cleared the system by using adb command(which i dont remember). Then i flashed the custom rom. By mistake, I locked the bootloader by typing adb command fastboot oem lock. But now due to complicated case, the device is showing your system has been destroyed and when i try to force reboot it into fastboot, it still give systen destroyed error(means fastboot mode is inaccessible). Can anyone please help me to fix this issue without using edl pins? I am in a great issue
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Okay so first of all download "mtk client"
Than open the mtk client
It will give you instructions on how to connect your phone, take back of everything except system(super),vendor and userdata. Tap on flash tab there you'll notice a option called unblock bootloader tap on it and your bootloader will be unlocked

Bro Will this restore my bootloader or only unlock it because if it only unlocks then your help wont work.

Manmeet_2008 said:
Bro Will this restore my bootloader or only unlock it because if it only unlocks then your help wont work.
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you dummy, you need to unlock the bootloader in orden to restore it installing the firmware with miflashtool or mtk client .

Ok bro thanks for your help
tutibreaker said:
you dummy, you need to unlock the bootloader in orden to restore it installing the firmware with miflashtool or mtk client .
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Manmeet_2008 said:
I have redmi note 10s. I bacame bored of miui because of several bugs. So i decided to mod the device with a nice custom rom. I started the process. Because it is a mtk device, it has complicated flashing process than snapdragon devices. I entered the fastbootD mode and cleared the system by using adb command(which i dont remember). Then i flashed the custom rom. By mistake, I locked the bootloader by typing adb command fastboot oem lock. But now due to complicated case, the device is showing your system has been destroyed and when i try to force reboot it into fastboot, it still give systen destroyed error(means fastboot mode is inaccessible). Can anyone please help me to fix this issue without using edl pins? I am in a great issue
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try some sp flashtool that come with miflashtool , turn off phone and press volume- and plug the cable in , some type of mtk download mode

Ok bro i will try tomorrow

Hello everyone, today i used the tool but when i went through the tool i saw a 'erase flash' option in mtk universal tab. Can anyone please tell that what this option is used for and ticking it will lead to any sort of issues?

Manmeet_2008 said:
Hello everyone, today i used the tool but when i went through the tool i saw a 'erase flash' option in mtk universal tab. Can anyone please tell that what this option is used for and ticking it will lead to any sort of issues?
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dont use it, will erase all the device data and partitions turning it into a useless brick, dude, in youtube there a lots of tutos to how restore original firmware go check them first

tutibreaker said:
dont use it, will erase all the device data and partitions turning it into a useless brick, dude, in youtube there a lots of tutos to how restore original firmware go check them first
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Ok bro thanks for telling, will not use it for flashing

Did it work is it debricked?

Manmeet_2008 said:
I have redmi note 10s. I bacame bored of miui because of several bugs. So i decided to mod the device with a nice custom rom. I started the process. Because it is a mtk device, it has complicated flashing process than snapdragon devices. I entered the fastbootD mode and cleared the system by using adb command(which i dont remember). Then i flashed the custom rom. By mistake, I locked the bootloader by typing adb command fastboot oem lock. But now due to complicated case, the device is showing your system has been destroyed and when i try to force reboot it into fastboot, it still give systen destroyed error(means fastboot mode is inaccessible). Can anyone please help me to fix this issue without using edl pins? I am in a great issue
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You need to sSee this video,
Make sure Disconnect your phone battery then start flash

hookkrox said:
You need to sSee this video,
Make sure Disconnect your phone battery then start flash
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You need to see the PM I've sent to you. You will find it here.

Start from BROM mode - that is always available. Then you can use mtktool to restore everything. I have an article about it on my blog, but I am not supposed to post it here... find it in my profile, or send me a PM for help.

Question Redmi note 10 pro Update MIUI 14 bootloop problem

after updating from miui 13 to miui 14 via OTA was a disaster. My phone stuck into the bootloop. Can use it anymore. Is there any solution to get rid of it?

asifneowaz2 said:
after updating from miui 13 to miui 14 via OTA was a disaster. My phone stuck into the bootloop. Can use it anymore. Is there any solution to get rid of it?
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No way to know what parts are missing. You can reflash your current ROM or the original ROM via fastboot.

Can you enter fastboot mode?

asifneowaz2 said:
after updating from miui 13 to miui 14 via OTA was a disaster. My phone stuck into the bootloop. Can use it anymore. Is there any solution to get rid of it?
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If your bootloader was unlocked you can recover the device via fastboot.
If not you have the same situation as described here:
Redmi Note 10 pro stuck on Mi logo loop after update
I tried wiping my data, but no success. I tried mi flash tool but no scucces. My bootloader is lock. I can boot into fastboot and recovery mode only. Safe mode also loop into logo only. can anyone tell how i can flash stable rom.
forum.xda-developers.com
Interesting to see that several people are reporting bootloop after upgrading to MIUI 14.
My advice to anyone is to unlock the bootloader before upgrading to MIUI 14 to avoid having a brick, which you can't recover by your own by just flashing.

minax007 said:
If your bootloader was unlocked you can recover the device via fastboot.
If not you have the same situation as described here:
Redmi Note 10 pro stuck on Mi logo loop after update
I tried wiping my data, but no success. I tried mi flash tool but no scucces. My bootloader is lock. I can boot into fastboot and recovery mode only. Safe mode also loop into logo only. can anyone tell how i can flash stable rom.
forum.xda-developers.com
Interesting to see that several people are reporting bootloop after upgrading to MIUI 14.
My advice to anyone is to unlock the bootloader before upgrading to MIUI 14 to avoid having a brick, which you can't recover by your own by just flashing.
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Excellent advice about "waiting" to first unlock and actually unlocking it before doing any upgrades.

Sheist! said:
Excellent advice about "waiting" to first unlock and actually unlocking it before doing any upgrades.
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Thank you.
But could you please explain what you mean with "waiting"?
I assume that you mean the seven days until Xiaomi grants you the possibility to unlock the bootloader, right?

minax007 said:
Thank you.
But could you please explain what you mean with "waiting"?
I assume that you mean the seven days until Xiaomi grants you the possibility to unlock the bootloader, right?
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Don't upgrade software until you first unlock bootloader.

Sheist! said:
Don't upgrade software until you first unlock bootloader.
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I agree with regards to this device.
But usually it is not a problem.
With regards to this device I see from two other people that they are facing a bootloop when updating to MIUI 14.
I also did the update and my device ended up in a bootloop.
But I had unlocked the bootloader in advance and could recover the device by flashing.

waw .... 1,000,000 phones sold, update ban ... 50 year old aunty needs to unlock bootloader soon to run update ....
The xda community will grow

Ashle said:
waw .... 1,000,000 phones sold, update ban ... 50 year old aunty needs to unlock bootloader soon to run update ....
The xda community will grow
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You think that aunty will know about XDA either?

How can I unlock bootloader on my Redmi note 10 pro (global) please

asifneowaz2 said:
after updating from miui 13 to miui 14 via OTA was a disaster. My phone stuck into the bootloop. Can use it anymore. Is there any solution to get rid of it?
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Could you explain the nature of ur bootloop please... Does it just stay in the MI logo with the three loading dots underneath or does it reach lock screen occassionally?

Dheerajvirgo said:
Could you explain the nature of ur bootloop please... Does it just stay in the MI logo with the three loading dots underneath or does it reach lock screen occassionally?
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Hi
Greetings, I am facing the same problem, after upgrade to miui14 the phone is in bootloop,
Explanation
1) The phone starts and enters menu(reboot, wipe data, connect with MI assistant, safe mode)
2) If i click reboot, it will reboot and reach to welcome screen and then it will ask me to activate the phone
Thats it
Then it restarts automatically
This process repeats untill battery drain
The phone is not unlocked
Advice .........

Justfamous said:
How can I unlock bootloader on my Redmi note 10 pro (global) please
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That is actually very easy. There is a tool. Mi_Unlock-en-5.5.224.24. you will need to- (a) go into fastboot mode(Switch on by pressing power+volume down) (b) Connect phone via USB Cable. Have the proper drivers installed. (c) Launch Mi Unlock tool and login into Mi Account. (d) refresh to search phone, select and press unlock. Takes a couple of seconds to unlock the bootloader.

Agent03 said:
Hi
Greetings, I am facing the same problem, after upgrade to miui14 the phone is in bootloop,
Explanation
1) The phone starts and enters menu(reboot, wipe data, connect with MI assistant, safe mode)
2) If i click reboot, it will reboot and reach to welcome screen and then it will ask me to activate the phone
Thats it
Then it restarts automatically
This process repeats untill battery drain
The phone is not unlocked
Advice .........
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Unlock the bootloader by following the solution described above .
Download and install MiFlashtool 2017.4.25.0.
Download a stable fastboot ROM suitable for your device and place the unzipped folder in the same folder as MiFlashtool C:\xiaomi\XiaoMiFlash
Boot device into fastboot mode and connect.
Flash the ROM. Just it.

jinvary said:
That is actually very easy. There is a tool. Mi_Unlock-en-5.5.224.24. you will need to- (a) go into fastboot mode(Switch on by pressing power+volume down) (b) Connect phone via USB Cable. Have the proper drivers installed. (c) Launch Mi Unlock tool and login into Mi Account. (d) refresh to search phone, select and press unlock. Takes a couple of seconds to unlock the bootloader.
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Hmmmm
A lot of people face difficulty unlocking MIUI bootloader.
To avoid frustration I suggest you do some Googling to find the full guide to unlocking.
Like this one ...https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
Note the 168 hrs wait

Does unlocking the bootloader erase the device's data?.

andrescm said:
Does unlocking the bootloader erase the device's data?.
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Yes