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I applied for unlocking bootloader for my Redmi 4A, using this reason:
'For flashing custom ROM'
Do you think that my request will be denied for being too honest?
This is good reason.
ditto
laggykiller said:
I applied for unlocking bootloader for my Redmi 4A, using this reason:
'For flashing custom ROM'
Do you think that my request will be denied for being too honest?
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I did the same 6 months ago for 3S prime . still waiting for approval
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I did the same 6 months ago for 3S prime . still waiting for approval
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Yeah. I usually say something like "I am a developer working on advanced backup software and I need to unlock the bootloader to root on my device" or something like that. Anything that sounds legitmate should be fine, and I get my unlock codes pretty soon after that.
FYI, since this is the top thread when you search for "Redmi 4a XDA" on Google (not sure why) I figured I'd drop a link to the main thread for the Redmi 4a which contains all the info you need about root, bootloader unlock, custom ROMs and development: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/xiaomi-redmi-4a-chat-root-sd-425-2gb-t3511933
i did it with my redmi 3. 1st request was left unanswered. a week later i make another request with same reason as you and it got approved the next day.i think it has nothing to do with the reason, but the time and chances that they go through your request.
Chances are the request approval is automated and it looks for certain keywords to approve or dismiss. Try again with some reason as in Post #4 it might work.
Instead of custom rom, give the reason as custom recovery and something like you are very fond of customizing your device
and also root can also be a good reason. You can tell them that you are a developer or someone who likes to find fixes for issues and for that you need to complete control over the apps
I just say " I want to full control on my device" . and I get approval after 4 hours
I said that "I'm developing something"...and...you know what happens...
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The most honest answer would be...
"I own it and am not locked in with any carrier obligations"
But, I'd probably be a wise guy with...
"I own it and am not locked in with any carrier obligations and, if this request is denied, please provide me with a full refund and I'll be more than happy to return it to you then provide this information and a statement to the Associated Press."
LMAO!!!
"Live Long and Prosper..."
~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock
Sent via Communicator [D2VZW] from the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise [NCC-1701].
I applied to unlock my bootloader today by saying I wanted to install a customized ROM so I could tweak the phone to my specification. Got permission less than 10 minutes later.
i just fill that with
"my phone in bootloop mode, and I understand that I can only revive it by using fastboot mode without lost any data. please help me, I'm big fans of your redmi series"
maybe sounds funny, but I just got my permission a minute after submit that
just now unboxed my phone Redmi 4A (SD version-India),
want Unlock Bootloader & root with stock rom and ota safe. xD
But well, better fill out your own reason, as Xiaomi is stricting their bootloader unlock policy.
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dejoxy said:
I applied to unlock my bootloader today by saying I wanted to install a customized ROM so I could tweak the phone to my specification. Got permission less than 10 minutes later.
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cikmon94 said:
i just fill that with
"my phone in bootloop mode, and I understand that I can only revive it by using fastboot mode without lost any data. please help me, I'm big fans of your redmi series"
maybe sounds funny, but I just got my permission a minute after submit that
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That fast now? what's your "forum rank"? I requested the permission a year ago (I had a Redmi 3) and it took me a week while still being new..
And yeah, as long it's not look 'template-y' then it's fine.
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That fast now? what's your "forum rank"? I requested the permission a year ago (I had a Redmi 3) and it took me a week while still being new..
And yeah, as long it's not look 'template-y' then it's fine.
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I dont know about rank, but only active my account ofr downloading from miui forum and unlock bootloader. maybe newbie. but same situation, got permission only a minute after request. maybe luck
I just said that "I shall unlock the phone one way or another with or without your permission"
I have a sixth sense for when a device has been all but abandoned, and I am getting that feeling now. Considering they just released a huge MIUI update without the Mix, I can't say I am particularly hopeful for the future of this phone. May be time to throw it up on swappa while it's still worth something.
Mimimi
loudog3114 said:
I have a sixth sense for when a device has been all but abandoned, and I am getting that feeling now. Considering they just released a huge MIUI update without the Mix, I can't say I am particularly hopeful for the future of this phone. May be time to throw it up on swappa while it's still worth something.
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The "huge MIUI update" you are referring to is MIUI 8.2. If you check your device info, you'll see that the Mix is already running MIUI 8.2. This is why you didn't see the Mix in the list of updated devices.
Now, regarding the Nougat update, considering Xiaomi built a lot of hype with the Mix, it is unlikely that Xiaomi will abandon this device.
But Xiaomi has a history of abandoning some really good devices like the MiPad. So we'll never know.
Well, no, its 8.2 global. A global rom doesn't even exist for the Mix. So I consider that a huge update.
N for the mix is already in testing according to mods on the eu and official forum. Also recently saw a listing for the mi mix EVO with a qc835, plus the CEO wants to build another mix....My gut feeling is this phone isn't going anywhere and we will have N within a quarter. Remember the s7 just got N on carriers in the US this week.
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The "huge MIUI update" you are referring to is MIUI 8.2. If you check your device info, you'll see that the Mix is already running MIUI 8.2. This is why you didn't see the Mix in the list of updated devices.
Now, regarding the Nougat update, considering Xiaomi built a lot of hype with the Mix, it is unlikely that Xiaomi will abandon this device.
But Xiaomi has a history of abandoning some really good devices like the MiPad. So we'll never know.
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I just got my device, and i see that i have MIUI Global 8.0. 8.0.8.0.0. Dies that mean that my phone is Running outdated version? When i try to uppdate it says no uppdates awailable... I am from Norway, if it helps.
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I just got my device, and i see that i have MIUI Global 8.0. 8.0.8.0.0. Dies that mean that my phone is Running outdated version? When i try to uppdate it says no uppdates awailable... I am from Norway, if it helps.
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Fake vendor rom
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Fake vendor rom
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Oh.. that does not sound any good. Do you think it can have something to do with norwegian language/menus?
Should i change ROM? I mean is it a lot to gain on it or is it the same thing? And if i do, will i be able to get norwegian language? I am completelly noob do need all the answers with a tea spoon
I also wonder why the phone does not sudgest an uppdate for 8.2 - does it mean that i cant uppdate my phone for future?
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Oh.. that does not sound any good. Do you think it can have something to do with norwegian language/menus?
Should i change ROM? I mean is it a lot to gain on it or is it the same thing? And if i do, will i be able to get norwegian language? I am completelly noob do need all the answers with a tea spoon
I also wonder why the phone does not sudgest an uppdate for 8.2 - does it mean that i cant uppdate my phone for future?
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You won't receive any updates as long as you're on the Vendor ROM. You need to flash to the EU ROM or one of the custom ROMs in this forum using the guides provided. The guides are quite straightforward. So you'll safely boot the ROM you want providing you follow the guides EXACTLY.
I personally prefer the Xiaomi.EU ROM and I just checked the languages available on this ROM for you. Found "Norsk Bokmal" in the list of available language options. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe this is Norwegian. I am not sure though as I don't know the language.
Cheers!
satishp said:
You won't receive any updates as long as you're on the Vendor ROM. You need to flash to the EU ROM or one of the custom ROMs in this forum using the guides provided. The guides are quite straightforward. So you'll safely boot the ROM you want providing you follow the guides EXACTLY.
I personally prefer the Xiaomi.EU ROM and I just checked the languages available on this ROM for you. Found "Norsk Bokmal" in the list of available language options. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe this is Norwegian. I am not sure though as I don't know the language.
Cheers!
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Ty! Norsk bokmål it is )
I will try tomorrow.. the only sad thing is that i have to root and than i cant play pokemon go with my litle brother anymore :/
satishp said:
But Xiaomi has a history of abandoning some really good devices like the MiPad. So we'll never know.
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Whilst in no way invalidating the examples of times when their support wasn't great, there have also been times when Xiaomi's support for their devices has been well-above-average - someone recently posted a thread on reddit detailing one such example.
So we can't read too much into previous devices as a guide for what will happen with the Mix.
These sorts of threads appear for almost every device - it doesn't matter which device or which manufacturer, they inevitably pop up. People convince themselves they know what's going to happen and, most of the time, they're wrong.
Not to mention, Xiaomi have publicly stated the Mix will be one of their devices to be updated to Nougat.
A pretty unnecessary thing to say if they're secretly planning to ignore it.
FartingAngel said:
Ty! Norsk bokmål it is )
I will try tomorrow.. the only sad thing is that i have to root and than i cant play pokemon go with my litle brother anymore :/
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Rooting the phone is not a necessity to flash the EU ROM.. You should flash the dm-verity and forced encryption disabler patch on TWRP if you don't plan to root. Follow the guides exactly and you'll be fine.
satishp said:
Rooting the phone is not a necessity to flash the EU ROM.. You should flash the dm-verity and forced encryption disabler patch on TWRP if you don't plan to root. Follow the guides exactly and you'll be fine.
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Ok, ty for pointers! I have not full understandig of what the different words mean when it comes to flash, twrp and even root. I will have to read a lot before starting.
But i have to root in order to get epic rom, right?
FartingAngel said:
Ok, ty for pointers! I have not full understandig of what the different words mean when it comes to flash, twrp and even root. I will have to read a lot before starting.
But i have to root in order to get epic rom, right?
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No, you have to unlock your bootloader only and flash TWRP using fastboot. But after installing Epic you're rooted anyway. Epic is pre rooted. For unlock procedure google unlock Xiaomi for example. Best is you start here:
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Gesendet von meinem Xiaomi Mi MIX
Mine updated to 8.2.2.0 OTA just fine soon after I got things setup [it wanted or offered the update soon after being turned on - but I needed to sort stuff out first]. Abandoned ... hardly ... having run 7 on the Honor 8 and the Mate 9 ... its not THAT huge a thing to wait for it to come along through the usual process. Give it time and be patient, phones only a few months old anyways.
Hi everyone,
A week ago I purchased a MI5. I'm on MIUI 8.1.2.0 global stable ROM.
Actually it feels like a prisoner without having root access on my device. So I need to root it ASAP.
The problem begins here. I need to unlock the boot loader first. I just heard that after MIUI 7.5 Xiaomi refuses all the unlocking request from stable ROM. Then how can I unlock my bootloader ?
Can anyone give me a tutorial of unlocking bootloader of MI5 running MIUI 8.1.2.0 Global | Stable ?
Please let me know how to get an unlocked bootloader and get me out of this prison. ??
[ I attached my About Phone Screen. ]
rhrokib said:
Hi everyone,
Please let me know how to get an unlocked bootloader and get me out of this prison.
[ I attached my About Phone Screen. ]
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I can't post links yet, but do a search on google for "mi devices bootloader unlocking faq". Click on the first link from the search result. There should be enough info on that page to get you started.
rhrokib said:
Hi everyone,
A week ago I purchased a MI5. I'm on MIUI 8.1.2.0 global stable ROM.
Actually it feels like a prisoner without having root access on my device. So I need to root it ASAP.
The problem begins here. I need to unlock the boot loader first. I just heard that after MIUI 7.5 Xiaomi refuses all the unlocking request from stable ROM. Then how can I unlock my bootloader ?
Can anyone give me a tutorial of unlocking bootloader of MI5 running MIUI 8.1.2.0 Global | Stable ?
Please let me know how to get an unlocked bootloader and get me out of this prison.
[ I attached my About Phone Screen. ]
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What? I bought mine a month ago and just used the english version of the xiaomi site for the unlocking request
lukypuie said:
What? I bought mine a month ago and just used the english version of the xiaomi site for the unlocking request
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You were in MIUI 8.1 ?
with Global Stock ROM ?
croweater said:
I can't post links yet, but do a search on google for "mi devices bootloader unlocking faq". Click on the first link from the search result. There should be enough info on that page to get you started.
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I just did. It helped me but didn't give my solution. Thanks anyway. ?
Same case with me
for the unlock procedure start from here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
...with a working MIUI account (on your phone) you make the request, and the waiting time will be from 1 day to xyz days.
Two advices: 1) in the "why you want to unlock" put the real reason and do not do a copy&paste because refusal from xiaomi is -in such cases- possible; 2) set up your 64bit computer with the proper drivers (windoze is a b####).
Note: Sometimes the sms will not arrive (carrier problems), so check the unlock software to see if you are good to go.
For the flashing guides and roms here: http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
And here is the english forum of the miui: http://en.miui.com/forum-92-1.html
So, while you are waiting for the approval, do a search here on xda and there on miui for the best practice to do what you need.
glogal said:
for the unlock procedure start from here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
...with a working MIUI account (on your phone) you make the request, and the waiting time will be from 1 day to xyz days.
Two advices: 1) in the "why you want to unlock" put the real reason and do not do a copy&paste because refusal from xiaomi is -in such cases- possible; 2) set up your 64bit computer with the proper drivers (windoze is a b####).
Note: Sometimes the sms will not arrive (carrier problems), so check the unlock software to see if you are good to go.
For the flashing guides and roms here: http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
And here is the english forum of the miui: http://en.miui.com/forum-92-1.html
So, while you are waiting for the approval, do a search here on xda and there on miui for the best practice to do what you need.
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Thank you sir.
I already applied to Xiaomi. Now it's waiting time.
i have the same problem, i want install xiaomi.eu rom and waiting for approved unlock bootloader.
Please write when you get approved to unlock.
bastard79 said:
i have the same problem, i want install xiaomi.eu rom and waiting for approved unlock bootloader.
Please write when you get approved to unlock.
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It took 4 days for me.
Now I'm unlocked.
glogal said:
for the unlock procedure start from here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
...with a working MIUI account (on your phone) you make the request, and the waiting time will be from 1 day to xyz days.
Two advices: 1) in the "why you want to unlock" put the real reason and do not do a copy&paste because refusal from xiaomi is -in such cases- possible; 2) set up your 64bit computer with the proper drivers (windoze is a b####).
Note: Sometimes the sms will not arrive (carrier problems), so check the unlock software to see if you are good to go.
For the flashing guides and roms here: http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
And here is the english forum of the miui: http://en.miui.com/forum-92-1.html
So, while you are waiting for the approval, do a search here on xda and there on miui for the best practice to do what you need.
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specially thanks.
Can't root my Mi5
Did you manage to root your phone?
I have the exact same situation, where I managed to unlock my phone by I still don't have root. There is security app does not have the "root access" option in the "permissions" menu
I tried flashing the the latest miui global dev rom as explained here en.miui.com/thread-267361-1-1.html, but I get a "Can't verify update! You're allowed to flash the newest develop version published by miui from stable version only" message.
hi all. have MI 8 with 9.6.4.0
downloaded MIUI 10 global beta and flashed using MiFlash utility but left the Clear all and Lock selected.
now I've a brick because: at the end when phone rebooted go to locked bootloader.
Trying unlock utility i get the green dot at "verifying device", but stop at unlocking with "current account not bund to this device" and i cannot change dev options in the phone as it's clean and don't have rom.
I'm sadly stuck...
Any suggestion would be really appreciated... ((
There are a lot of threads.
You bricked your Mi 8.
Contact your Seller.
Sorry for you.
Goalach said:
There are a lot of threads.
You bricked your Mi 8.
Contact your Seller.
Sorry for you.
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Seconded, there are many threads all over the place and you should've taken extra precaution. I don't think there is anything you can do. It is bricked and useless. You can tey seeking help from Mi Store.
I unlocked all of them since mi 2... I can say I'm a real jxxk...
still ask to myself whyi've been so light on doing it.
I will post if I will find any solution useful for other...
bye
cinaski33 said:
I unlocked all of them since mi 2... I can say I'm a real jxxk...
still ask to myself whyi've been so light on doing it.
I will post if I will find any solution useful for other...
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It is a very bad policy at least the can build in a warning in Mi flash.
Good luck, I heard s unlock works to get edl.
Hey, I'm currently wondering about leaving my Samsung Galaxy S9 running on LineageOS 18.1 behind and invest into more up-to-date hardware.
The Oppo Find X5 Pro catches my interest.
However, I'd want to switch to custom ROMs at some point, latest by the end of its update support and possibly root the device.
Considering this, would the Find X5 Pro still fit my needs?
Currently Bootloader Unlock is not possible. Maybe after three months...
Try to get to fastboot is hard . So far i figured out how to get to fastboot.
Run cmd from either Adb/fastboot folder or Adb from platform tools .
run the command:
adb devices
next run :
adb reboot bootloader
while it reboots hold the down volume and power.
it put into fastboot. After that Im lost. Thats as far as I got.
I cant read Chinese
If a phone is not rootable or custom rom possible etc - NO BUY!
Sry Oppo. Hope you Developers find a good way soon!
Canuck Knarf said:
Try to get to fastboot is hard . So far i figured out how to get to fastboot.
Run cmd from either Adb/fastboot folder or Adb from platform tools .
run the command:
adb devices
next run :
adb reboot bootloader
while it reboots hold the down volume and power.
it put into fastboot. After that Im lost. Thats as far as I got.
I cant read Chinese
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Great, but maybe use an Screen Translator or photo it and use ocr and translate it into english
Canuck Knarf said:
Try to get to fastboot is hard . So far i figured out how to get to fastboot.
Run cmd from either Adb/fastboot folder or Adb from platform tools .
run the command:
adb devices
next run :
adb reboot bootloader
while it reboots hold the down volume and power.
it put into fastboot. After that Im lost. Thats as far as I got.
I cant read Chinese
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I allowed myself to use Google translate which is also able to translate images. This is what I got:
||||| said:
If a phone is not rootable or custom rom possible etc - NO BUY!
Sry Oppo. Hope you Developers find a good way soon!
Great, but maybe use an Screen Translator or photo it and use ocr and translate it into english
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I came to the same conclusion. The release offers coming with all that extra stuff such as watch, wireless charger and protector seemed to be a good deal.
Especially, when my current phones battery struggles a lot, front camera issues came up and sometimes people I'm calling feel uncomfortable with extra noise.
Though, usually I'm someone who uses their phone for the extra mile. Knowing that Oppo is as restrictive toward a custom roms, protected me from making a not thought through gut decision.
Thanks for the help ...I just didnt have time to do google translate. I will unlock the bootloader tonight
After i get into the " you have entered fastboot " no matter what button combination i do... it will either just reboot or reboot to recovery
To unlock bootloader of OPPO phone, we need to use "Deep Testing" apk to request approval from OPPO, but there's no such apk for Find X5 Pro yet.
I'm OPPO Product Ambassador and asked OPPO to release it, but they replied their developer is not interested in it.
AndroPlus said:
To unlock bootloader of OPPO phone, we need to use "Deep Testing" apk to request approval from OPPO, but there's no such apk for Find X5 Pro yet.
I'm OPPO Product Ambassador and asked OPPO to release it, but they replied their developer is not interested in it.
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Thats just wrong. I think once you pay out right for phone @ 1600.00 Canadian. You should be able to open bootloader. I would never of bought it and will tell everyone not to buy a Oppo product....buy Oneplus
AndroPlus said:
To unlock bootloader of OPPO phone, we need to use "Deep Testing" apk to request approval from OPPO, but there's no such apk for Find X5 Pro yet.
I'm OPPO Product Ambassador and asked OPPO to release it, but they replied their developer is not interested in it.
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I'm not sure if its device specific but this one seems to be working on Realme GT2 Pro which has at least the same OS and SOC. Probably worth a look.
Unlocked Bootloader?
This device finally seems like a worthy buy if one wants to go into the Samsung ridden 4nm fabrication 8 gen 1 CPU. Best temperatures and lowest throttling of all phones with that chip. One can only hope if Realme releases it with an unlocked...
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33bca said:
I'm not sure if its device specific but this one seems to be working on Realme GT2 Pro which has at least the same OS and SOC. Probably worth a look.
Unlocked Bootloader?
This device finally seems like a worthy buy if one wants to go into the Samsung ridden 4nm fabrication 8 gen 1 CPU. Best temperatures and lowest throttling of all phones with that chip. One can only hope if Realme releases it with an unlocked...
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Not possible, I tried but it didn't proceed for applying.
It didin't work on China version of Find X3 too, so maybe it's only for realme.
33bca said:
I'm not sure if its device specific but this one seems to be working on Realme GT2 Pro which has at least the same OS and SOC. Probably worth a look.
Unlocked Bootloader?
This device finally seems like a worthy buy if one wants to go into the Samsung ridden 4nm fabrication 8 gen 1 CPU. Best temperatures and lowest throttling of all phones with that chip. One can only hope if Realme releases it with an unlocked...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I tried and not working
Tried ... Tool_All_IN_One.
works good on oppo fx5 pro...can reboot to recovery...boot to fastboot for a second... can boot to EDL
AndroPlus said:
To unlock bootloader of OPPO phone, we need to use "Deep Testing" apk to request approval from OPPO, but there's no such apk for Find X5 Pro yet.
I'm OPPO Product Ambassador and asked OPPO to release it, but they replied their developer is not interested in it.
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I tried to download ...deep testing..apk ..oppo find x5 pro wont even let you install...Maybe its a Color OS thingy...or oppo thingy....phone is not worth to buy...just saying
Link to Tool_All_IN_One ?
Here you go
Canuck Knarf said:
I tried to download ...deep testing..apk ..oppo find x5 pro wont even let you install...Maybe its a Color OS thingy...or oppo thingy....phone is not worth to buy...just saying
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There are several versions of the deep testing APK in the internet, the official one for the realme gt 2 pro can be installed but you can not submit your application:
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Maybe it's related to the version of my phone (Europe) and changing this would help but I couldn't test it out yet:
Changing a region of a device .(For example, change a EUROPA device to INDIA device)(Updated Instructions, now working again)
Disclaimer : I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards. Please think twice if you want to follow this guide . Realme x2 pro INDIA variant have more apps, settings and features then the EU variant including call recording and theme...
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Anyone know of a newer version of fastbootd. I have v1.3.0
I can get the phone to fastbootd
Very stupid question: as this phone shares lots of it's guts and software with the OnePlus 10 Pro, have you guys tried to use the same process as with its sibling?
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Very stupid question: as this phone shares lots of it's guts and software with the OnePlus 10 Pro, have you guys tried to use the same process as with its sibling?
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yes. need to unlock bootloader