I know this may be a stupid question but I'm looking to unlock the bootloader of my mi 8 global variant because I want to try a few different custom ROMs but I don't know if I will be able to relock the bootloader if I want to go back to the original Xiaomi firmware?
Any help will be appreciated
I heard flash back will brick the phone
Unlock china version and re-lock with global/xiaomi.eu/custom bricks the phone.
Yeah you should be fine to relock if it's a global device.
But I think you'll also have to wait another 360h or more to unlock it again
Global Version can relock!
Global Rom bricked the Device if you Relock it!
Must i wait if i would lock a relocked Global Version? Or can I use the Mi Account instead?
Hi I have Tencent edition and I received it with WW rom with WW fingerprint with 1908.12 version. Safety nets passes but few things is not ok. In DRM info I have Widevine L3. I've tried to flash rom with unlock and lock bootloader but still have L3. Unlock app dont work , i unlock bootloader via ed.
Other things I intalled 1910.64 raw rom, is it normal that after it Asphalt 9 is preinstalled?
elmik said:
Hi I have Tencent edition and I received it with WW rom with WW fingerprint with 1908.12 version. Safety nets passes but few things is not ok. In DRM info I have Widevine L3. I've tried to flash rom with unlock and lock bootloader but still have L3. Unlock app dont work , i unlock bootloader via ed.
Other things I intalled 1910.64 raw rom, is it normal that after it Asphalt 9 is preinstalled?
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If the bootloader is unlocked widevine will be L3. Only relocking, which will remove root and wipe data will give you L1.
Asphalt is just a preinstalled system app, part of the ROM, you can remove.
I have done relocking and dont have prompt on booting.
Hello,
Good morning/afternoon/evening
I have the Tencent Edtion, 12gb/512gb with CN fingerprint (I checked Device HW) but a WW 1910.44 flashed.
How do I change my fingerprint to WW or straight up update to .64 without resetting my phone ( I don't have a way to backup 380+ gb worth of files atm) if possible? I'm not interested into upgrading to A10, I just want the run the latest update version of A9 and should I update for that matter or should I just stick to 0.44
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Hello,
Good morning/afternoon/evening
I have the Tencent Edtion, 12gb/512gb with CN fingerprint (I checked Device HW) but a WW 1910.44 flashed.
How do I change my fingerprint to WW or straight up update to .64 without resetting my phone ( I don't have a way to backup 380+ gb worth of files atm) if possible? I'm not interested into upgrading to A10, I just want the run the latest update version of A9 and should I update for that matter or should I just stick to 0.44
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Most of the guides here for changing fingerprint to WW involve unlocking bootloader with the unlock apk. That WILL wipe your data. However, you could ask over this following thread if the edl method involves wiping of data. If it doesn't I would opt for this method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/how-to-unlock-rog2-phone-via-edl-mode-t4008267
Until you change fingerprint to WW, you cannot update the device
reg66 said:
Most of the guides here for changing fingerprint to WW involve unlocking bootloader with the unlock apk. That WILL wipe your data. However, you could ask over this following thread if the edl method involves wiping of data. If it doesn't I would opt for this method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/how-to-unlock-rog2-phone-via-edl-mode-t4008267
Until you change fingerprint to WW, you cannot update the device
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where do i find a way to
1 unlock a bootloader without going in the phone ( i cant get in the os)
2 . if i could unlock the bootloader than i could wipe the darn thing and update both my fingerprint and rom.
i am stuck in a boot loop - bootloder fused - and can get that NEW ww screen to recognise with CN software or WW software
it turns white after rog logo and than reboots . i can get in the fastboot though.
desparately need a way to unlock edl methos and files with step by step instructions
Any work-around?
Was purchased with WW ROM.
Switching between CN/ WW not an issue (via flashing RAW).
Also can upgrade/ downgrade within the CN or WW firmwares. Copying an older FW .zip into Internal Storage but renaming it to a newer FW name (same naming format) allows 'system update' to downgrade CN to CN/ WW to WW (may need a re-start to detect the FW .zip file).
OEM unlocking option is completely missing under Developer Options.
I assume OEM unlocking option is still there (even if greyed out) in Global variant ROG 3??
No luck unlocking Bootloader (and therefore getting Root access) via:
- ASUS Unlock tool --> App looks to work fine but restarts system with BL untouched/ remains unlocked.
- Tool_All_in_One by mauronofrio --> ROG 3 not listed in supported device list; device seems to be recognised by this tool; unlock BL attempt results in failure/ proprietary lock message.
- fastboot oem asus-lock (or asus-unlock ?) --> fails as not authorised/ unlock token missing.
- Flashing RAW 'open ROM' (inside EDL unbrick tool folder) --> allows OEM unlocking but cannot switch to CN/ WW ROM; nor allows BL unlock as per above methods. Needed to flash RAW CN/ WW to get back to normal FW.
Is it possible to get modified WW FW or RAW with patched Boot.img injected in?
Or any other work-around for unlocking BL or Root? (besides returning the device!!)
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Tencent (CN) ROG 3 with WW ROM pre-loaded @ point of purchase as new --> definitely able to unlock Bootloader and Root the phone.
I managed to do it after flashing the latest CN .zip version (at the time = 0.78). Other people have done it after flashing latest WW .zip ROM.
Used the official ASUS unlock tool to unlock Bootloader (may take several repeat attempts). I then flashed (from CN) to latest WW .zip (no need if already on WW).
There will be no "OEM unlocking" option under developer options (no need).
elmor0 said:
- Flashing RAW 'open ROM' (inside EDL unbrick tool folder) --> allows OEM unlocking but cannot switch to CN/ WW ROM; nor allows BL unlock as per above methods. Needed to flash RAW CN/ WW to get back to normal FW. )
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Can you OEM Unlock and boot loader unlock with flashin by EDL? Or I don’t understand very well
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Can you OEM Unlock and boot loader unlock with flashin by EDL? Or I don’t understand very well
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There's a RAW file in EDL folder - flashing this results in an 'open ROM' (looks like a pre-release/ developer testing ROM)
--> booting into this ROM gives option of OEM unlock which can be toggled to on (as well as USB debugging)
--> however still cannot Bootloader unlock using the methods I listed above.
The only solution is to unlock using third parties , there is a guy who unlock for 50 usd a greedy chineese , he is legit but he is a jerk ,my friend unlocked 3 devices using him .
Pm : for his telegram but you have to negociate for the price .
yes, you guys, here use Ark with this 100% unlocked, I unlocked my tencent strix, I advise you to try to download from the off site just for strix tencent !!! further link here >>>>>https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3-Strix-Edition/HelpDesk_Download/
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The only solution is to unlock using third parties , there is a guy who unlock for 50 usd a greedy chineese , he is legit but he is a jerk ,my friend unlocked 3 devices using him .
Pm : for his telegram but you have to negociate for the price .
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If unofficial way exists to unlock Bootloader (on Tencent variant that came with WW), I'd rather await XDA help.
Thanks for letting me know anyways.
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yes, you guys, here use Ark with this 100% unlocked, I unlocked my tencent strix, I advise you to try to download from the off site just for strix tencent !!! further link here >>>>>https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3-Strix-Edition/HelpDesk_Download/
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What's Ark?
I've already tried this tool - did not unlock BL for tencent variant with WW (it was non-strix though).
Gayrat1999 said:
yes, you guys, here use Ark with this 100% unlocked, I unlocked my tencent strix, I advise you to try to download from the off site just for strix tencent !!! further link here >>>>>https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3-Strix-Edition/HelpDesk_Download/
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You are the man! My Tencent phone with latest WW firmware now shows the bootloader is unlocked! I'm going through the initial setup due to the phone getting wiped, and will to try rooting later.
dutchguy7 said:
You are the man! My Tencent phone with latest WW firmware now shows the bootloader is unlocked! I'm going through the initial setup due to the phone getting wiped, and will to try rooting later.
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Your Tencent is Strix or non-Strix?
Did it already have "OEM unlocking" toggle option under Developer Options?
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yes, you guys, here use Ark with this 100% unlocked, I unlocked my tencent strix, I advise you to try to download from the off site just for strix tencent !!! further link here >>>>>https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3-Strix-Edition/HelpDesk_Download/
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Your Tencent is Strix or non-Strix?
Did it already have "OEM unlocking" toggle option under Developer Options?
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It's the non-strix and it did not even have the oem unlocking toggle on, oddly enough it still doesn't.
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It's the non-strix and it did not even have the oem unlocking toggle on, oddly enough it still doesn't.
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That's interesting - I thought my OEM was missing all along because of Tencent with WW (therefore Bootloader relocked).
Which version of WW firmware were you on when you BL unlocked?
Did you use the link above for the (Strix) Asus unlock tool? Do you get a "PIN password missing" pop-up message when you press the unlock icon using this tool?
How did you know BL unlock was successful? Did you confirm that BL is unlocked?
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That's interesting - I thought my OEM was missing all along because of Tencent with WW (therefore Bootloader relocked).
Which version of WW firmware were you on when you BL unlocked?
Did you use the link above for the (Strix) Asus unlock tool? Do you get a "PIN password missing" pop-up message when you press the unlock icon using this tool?
How did you know BL unlock was successful? Did you confirm that BL is unlocked?
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I'm on the latest firmware 9/30 which I got from here https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3/HelpDesk_BIOS/ and I used the tool provided from Gayrat1999. I get the warning that the bootloader is unlocked when restarting the phone and I confirmed with the All in One tool from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...sus-rog-phone-3-zs661ks-files-unlock-t4154141 (I had to delect ROG Phone 2)
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I'm on the latest firmware 9/30 which I got from here https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3/HelpDesk_BIOS/ and I used the tool provided from Gayrat1999. I get the warning that the bootloader is unlocked when restarting the phone and I confirmed with the All in One tool from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...sus-rog-phone-3-zs661ks-files-unlock-t4154141 (I had to delect ROG Phone 2)
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I think the issue was the FW(?) as needed the latest one (or Asus have managed to sort the issue out @ their end) --> I have just now managed to finally (yes!) unlock my bootloader.
After several attempts, I managed to do it on latest CN (.78) with the CN Asus unlock tool.
(Looking at Asus unlock tool names/ versions on CN/ Global websites including the Strix version - They all seem to be the same ones).
The BL unlock sticks when I flash back to WW (latest @ .78).
Will be rooting now!
Looks like Tencent variant (with pre-flashed WW at point of purchase) is BL unlockable & Root-able indeed!!
Confirmed.
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I think the issue was the FW(?) as needed the latest one --> I have just now managed to finally (yes!) unlock my bootloader.
After several attempts, I managed to do it on latest CN (.78) with the CN Asus unlock tool.
(Looking at Asus unlock tool names/ versions on CN/ Global websites including the Strix version - They all seem to be the same ones).
I the BL unlock sticks when I flash back to WW (latest @ .78).
Will be rooting now!
Looks like Tencent variant (with pre-flashed WW at point of purchase) is BL unlockable & Root-able indeed!!
Confirmed.
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I'm glad it worked for you too! I just successfully rooted mine, cheers!
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I'm glad it worked for you too! I just successfully rooted mine, cheers!
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Happy rooting/ modding.
Hoping for Viper4Arise module to utilise potential of the excellent stereo speakers.
Hi, I also have the tencent version with latest ww firmware. I was also able to use the asus unlocker to unlock my bootloader. I've been out of the android rooting scene for a while though and was wondering if I could have some help with root. What root method did you use? I used Magisk and was able to create a modified boot img, but when I flashed it (and it confirmed the flash was successful, this was after a failed attempt before using asus unlocker where it said device was still locked) but checking with root checker, the device still seems to be unrooted. Did I miss a step, or should I use a different method altogether? Thanks.
Nevermind I figured it out. Flashed in TWRP, used that to install magisk zip, then installed magisk manager, done. Disregard.
Gayrat1999 said:
yes, you guys, here use Ark with this 100% unlocked, I unlocked my tencent strix, I advise you to try to download from the off site just for strix tencent !!! further link here >>>>>https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3-Strix-Edition/HelpDesk_Download/
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there are no downloads on that page, bro.
Try here:
https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Phone/ROG-Phone-3/HelpDesk_BIOS/
@elmor0 i'm on .100 firmware tencent... can i flash a RAW WW .78 firmware to convert into global at the same time downgrade?
if yes, i'll just have to change .78 to .101 right?
or do i have to downgrade CN .100 to CN .78 by changing the .78 to .101 and put it on internal storage.then flash WW .78 to convert my device to global?
I completely uninstalled magisk, now I don't know how to delete twrp and relock bootloader. Is it safe? Will it erase all my data?
Not true bencozzy. I've already locked and unlocked bootloader second time. Locking bootloader did not wipe my phone.
As for twrp you're right. Just place zip file of your firmware in root folder of storage. If you have latest firmware it won't trigger update so change name of your file to a higher one. Like.. 147—user.zip to 148 and so on.
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WW version?
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Yep. CN Converted. I got it with closed bootloader and ww firmware. As I've never played with custom roms etc first two weeks were crazy for me. Can't remember how many times I've reinstalled firmware but opened and closed bootloader at least two times.
One time got wiped after closing but I had stock firmware rooted and after closing bootloader it wouldn't load so had to wipe using recovery.
bencozzy said:
You can only unlock the bootloader once on the rog 3 so it's better to leave it unlocked. Just flash a full firmware it will overwrite TWRP.
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That's false, I've been able to lock and unlock multiple times.
!N.B.:: Be careful with info regarding being able to lock/unlock multiple times. There is possibly a difference in native CN vs WW models when it comes to the bootloader lock. Native WW (not CN converted to WW) can be locked/unlocked indefiniely - but the native CN versions may (for unknown reasons) be restricted to a one time only unlock.
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!N.B.:: Be careful with info regarding being able to lock/unlock multiple times. There is possibly a difference in native CN vs WW models when it comes to the bootloader lock. Native WW (not CN converted to WW) can be locked/unlocked indefiniely - but the native CN versions may (for unknown reasons) be restricted to a one time only unlock.
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Not true either! My one is CN converted to ww and I unlocked it twice already!