Unlock bootloader without waiting? - Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader immediately WITHOUT waiting for a week? It says I can unlock after 168 hours. That's very annoying.

mkcs said:
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader immediately WITHOUT waiting for a week? It says I can unlock after 168 hours. That's very annoying.
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Unfortunately I do not think there is a way to speed this up

sofir786 said:
Unfortunately I do not think there is a way to speed this up
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Does it relate to the registration date of xiaomi account? Or every xiaomi account linked to a new phone must require several days of waiting before unlocking the bootloader?

mkcs said:
Does it relate to the registration date of xiaomi account? Or every xiaomi account linked to a new phone must require several days of waiting before unlocking the bootloader?
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I think it's more to do with the amount of unlocks carried out, your 1st unlock is 7 days, but then if you lock bootloader and want to unlock again then it will be more than 7 days

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Quick question about unlocking the bootloader

Hello everybody.
I know what are the steps to unlock my Mi 8 bootloader. I just want to ask you after the procedure will it erease all my apps, settings and photos?
Thanks!
I'd imagine so, it should factory reset your phone. The MI Unlock tool should tell you as much when you press Unlock
Thank you!
I am looking at this and when hitting unlock in the unlock app received a message saying I have to wait 360 hours. Just an FYI.
broster19 said:
I am looking at this and when hitting unlock in the unlock app received a message saying I have to wait 360 hours. Just an FYI.
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I know. For unlocking the bootloader Xiaomi needs 15 days to give u access for unlocking.

Stuck on MIUI Recovery

Hello Guys,
Need assistance/guide,
I have a official chinese ROM and already unlock bootloader.
I have problem now with my phone.
I have accidental click clean all and lock when using miflashh tool when flashing official GLobal ROM V10.3.3 from chinese ROM with unlock boothloader.
Boot stuck on MIUI recovery.
Tried to unlock bootloader again but unfortunately it said to wait 30 days again.
Any ideas what to do?
exequil85 said:
Hello Guys,
Need assistance/guide,
I have a official chinese ROM and already unlock bootloader.
I have problem now with my phone.
I have accidental click clean all and lock when using miflashh tool when flashing official GLobal ROM V10.3.3 from chinese ROM with unlock boothloader.
Boot stuck on MIUI recovery.
Tried to unlock bootloader again but unfortunately it said to wait 30 days again.
Any ideas what to do?
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Wait 30 days?
DaveHTC200 said:
Wait 30 days?
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Yes that is correct.
Thats why i have to wait...
DaveHTC200 said:
Wait 30 days?
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I'v managed to unlock my device.
My device already working.
I think you can only unlock 1 device at a time(in a month) in a single account!
exequil85 said:
I'v managed to unlock my device.
My device already working.
I think you can only unlock 1 device at a time(in a month) in a single account!
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Hey! Did you actually wait 30 days to unlock. I have the same issue like you.
dangkhoa116 said:
Hey! Did you actually wait 30 days to unlock. I have the same issue like you.
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Nope. 3 days only..
July 29(monday) ive bricked my phone. Try to apply unlock but prompts me to wait 30 days.
August 1 ( thursday) i tried again to unlock bootloader...? It was successful.
Im not quite sure if im correct but 1 account for 1 device per month in unlocking bootloader.
exequil85 said:
Nope. 3 days only..
July 29(monday) ive bricked my phone. Try to apply unlock but prompts me to wait 30 days.
August 1 ( thursday) i tried again to unlock bootloader...? It was successful.
Im not quite sure if im correct but 1 account for 1 device per month in unlocking bootloader.
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Thank you. I'll wait several days and try it:good:

Question OTA updates for MIUI after unlocking

Hey guys, this is my first xiaomi device and i would like to know, after unlocking the bootloader, do i still get OTA updates from xiaomi like normal, and if i do, can i update like normal without any complications. I am on Mi 11 Global, due for unlock in 48 hours
Of course!
nikosgs1 said:
Of course!
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Thanks!
That's a relief.
If i may, a related question:
When unlocking the bootloader with the unlock tool, will the phone be factory reset? Apps and settings gone?
I ask because I don't want to waste a whole week setting my new phone up just for it to be erased when the unlock is finally available next Wednesday.
naylor83 said:
That's a relief.
If i may, a related question:
When unlocking the bootloader with the unlock tool, will the phone be factory reset? Apps and settings gone?
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Yes, everything gets wiped. However, you need to be using the phone in order to unlock it after the 7 day period. If not you'll get an error saying you need to use the phone more, and then you'll have to wait longer.
Disyraq said:
Yes, everything gets wiped. However, you need to be using the phone in order to unlock it after the 7 day period. If not you'll get an error saying you need to use the phone more, and then you'll have to wait longer.
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Ok, thanks for the clarification. That's annoying but I guess I can use the phone for certain basic things while I wait.
I have redmi note 11 pro china wich bootloader is unlocked and installed global miui rom so will I receive OTA updates? And can I install them normally?
Zaid Koudmani said:
I have redmi note 11 pro china wich bootloader is unlocked and installed global miui rom so will I receive OTA updates? And can I install them normally?
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I have the same situation, did you get the updates automatically?

Question Unlock Bootloader Without Waiting?

Is there a way to unlock the bootloader without waiting that ridiculous 168 hours? May there be a unofficial tool that unlocks without needing the permission from Xiaomi servers?
Nope, you're stuck waiting.
I think if you have an existing Xiaomi account that has previously unlocked a device, it may unlock a new device right away. At one point I reinstalled MIUI after unlocking it, and when I did it locked it again. When I ran the unlock tool, it unlocked right away.
david003 said:
I think if you have an existing Xiaomi account that has previously unlocked a device, it may unlock a new device right away. At one point I reinstalled MIUI after unlocking it, and when I did it locked it again. When I ran the unlock tool, it unlocked right away.
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New phone = new 168 hour wait, no exceptions that I'm aware of - sorry.
david003 said:
I think if you have an existing Xiaomi account that has previously unlocked a device, it may unlock a new device right away. At one point I reinstalled MIUI after unlocking it, and when I did it locked it again. When I ran the unlock tool, it unlocked right away.
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Worked for me last time, but this time it didn't.
Yeah, I could be wrong. I've also heard the theory that it doesn't make you wait if you're unlocking a device that's out of warranty.
I tried today with a new device and my existing account, and I have to wait 168 hours (7 days). So my existing account theory must be wrong.

Question T-Mobile 10 Pro BL unlocking

I just got the OP 10 Pro for my girl and I and I'm having some difficulty attempting to unlock the bootloader. Looks like it'll require an unlock token (bin) from OP like the previous models however on my OP 9 I didn't request an unlock token, I think maybe I flashed the global fw with MSM? I know this is a fairly new device and development is limited, but is there anything available at this time to magisk root my device? I still have my old rooted device for 2 weeks grace period before I have to return it for the trade-in.
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OEM unlock is not greyed out and is enabled.
TehPirate_ said:
I just got the OP 10 Pro for my girl and I and I'm having some difficulty attempting to unlock the bootloader. Looks like it'll require an unlock token (bin) from OP like the previous models however on my OP 9 I didn't request an unlock token, I think maybe I flashed the global fw with MSM? I know this is a fairly new device and development is limited, but is there anything available at this time to magisk root my device? I still have my old rooted device for 2 weeks grace period before I have to return it for the trade-in.
NE2217_11_A.03
OEM unlock is not greyed out and is enabled.
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fastboot flashing unlock
Bliszcur said:
fastboot flashing unlock
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"FAILED (remote: 'Please flash unlock token first.')"
That's why I'm asking for additional help. OP hasn't updated their unlock site yet to request a token
TehPirate_ said:
"FAILED (remote: 'Please flash unlock token first.')"
That's why I'm asking for additional help. OP hasn't updated their unlock site yet to request a token
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With the T-Mobile variant you need the unlock.bin to unlock bootloader. OnePlus will eventually update their website, hopefully soon (I've already emailed their support to add it, doubt that will help though). The only other way would be using exploits which haven't been released yet. The good news is once OnePlus updates their site, you can easily request you're unlock.bin and once you get it via email it's super easy to unlock the bootloader.
Sounds like it's like their previous phones subsidized through TMO. Need to pop in a fastboot command on your phone, which will give you a string of code. Copy paste that code on Oneplus' web site once it's updated. From there, you'll need to wait 7 days almost to the minute before the page will display your unlock token, which will be in a .bin format. Fastboot flash that. Of course that'll wipe your phone completely, but your bootloader will be unlocked.
BIGWORM said:
Sounds like it's like their previous phones subsidized through TMO. Need to pop in a fastboot command on your phone, which will give you a string of code. Copy paste that code on Oneplus' web site once it's updated. From there, you'll need to wait 7 days almost to the minute before the page will display your unlock token, which will be in a .bin format. Fastboot flash that. Of course that'll wipe your phone completely, but your bootloader will be unlocked.
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Yes, exactly same as previous T-Mobile OnePlus phones, except there's no need to be sim unlocked to enable oem unlocking on the 10 pro (pretty sure that was by mistake on OnePlus fault).
jeffsga88 said:
Yes, exactly same as previous T-Mobile OnePlus phones, except there's no need to be sim unlocked to enable oem unlocking on the 10 pro (pretty sure that was by mistake on OnePlus fault).
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Wow. Really? So we don't have to make up an extravagant overseas-travel story to get T-mo to unlock? Niiiice.
Have said before, just avoid the US T-Mobile variant, unlocking is just the first of many issues if you're going down the unlocking/rooting path.
If it's your only way of getting the 10 pro then fair enough, but if it's not then choose the other path...whatever it is it has to be better.
dladz said:
Have said before, just avoid the US T-Mobile variant, unlocking is just the first of many issues if you're going down the unlocking/rooting path.
If it's your only way of getting the 10 pro then fair enough, but if it's not then choose the other path...whatever it is it has to be better.
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Through T-Mobile was my only option but I can't say I had many issues with my OnePlus 9 TMO variant once it was unlocked and rooted.
TehPirate_ said:
Through T-Mobile was my only option but I can't say I had many issues with my OnePlus 9 TMO variant once it was unlocked and rooted.
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Fair enough.
I personally live in the UK, so don't have any of these problems, but I've seen issues with people who've flashed a custom ROM and ended up without signal, data, texts, even WiFi, Devs tend not to get involved when asked what the problem may be. They end up frustrated and alone.
Couple that with waiting for 10 days to unlock it, I would stick with "if you have an alternative then go with that".
Whatever way you slice it it's a sub par experience compared to other options.
But hey if you're cool with it then that's your journey
Got my 10 pro unlocked on day one. One plus's site still doesn't support the 10 pro. So no unlock tokens for us yet.
thomthejuggalo said:
Got my 10 pro unlocked on day one. One plus's site still doesn't support the 10 pro. So no unlock tokens for us yet.
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Same, unlocked mine immediately.
The more people buy the T-Mobile version the more they'll keep doing it.
It's a shame that companies still do crap like this.
dladz said:
Same, unlocked mine immediately.
The more people buy the T-Mobile version the more they'll keep doing it.
It's a shame that companies still do crap like this.
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Wait, you got your T-mo unlocked immediately? How'd that work?
bradhoschar said:
Wait, you got your T-mo unlocked immediately? How'd that work?
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I got mine unlocked immediately too, twice. First device had to be exchanged due to being defective. I explained I needed the unlock for development reasons which requires the bootloader to be unlocked and I've been with them for 3 years so they didn't hesitate to issue the unlock.
bradhoschar said:
Wait, you got your T-mo unlocked immediately? How'd that work?
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I don't have a T-Mobile..I'm in the UK...I've bought a locked down device before. Never again, not when there's an alternative
For what it's worth, I just chatted with OnePlus and was told it would take 30-45 days for the unlock token page to be updated with the 10 Pro.
I strongly suspect this was little more than a guess, but I figured I'd relay it just in case.
icherub said:
For what it's worth, I just chatted with OnePlus and was told it would take 30-45 days for the unlock token page to be updated with the 10 Pro.
I strongly suspect this was little more than a guess, but I figured I'd relay it just in case.
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I was told 7 days 12 days ago.
LoL, it depends on what T-Mobile tech admin you talk too....
T-mobile just msgd me on Twitter and said they 'unlocked' my phone. Do I still need the payload.bin file to unlock bootloader?
bradhoschar said:
T-mobile just msgd me on Twitter and said they 'unlocked' my phone. Do I still need the payload.bin file to unlock bootloader?
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Yes that's only a network unlock which is a requirement to be eligible for OnePlus bootloader unlock

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