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Error while unlocking the bootloader

I am getting the following error while trying to Unlock the Boot loader. Any suggestions?

Go to developer options and add your account under mi unlock status.
Check if you have turned on USB debugging and oem unlock if not then turn on and then try again.
This is known issue with xiaomi devices and it's not fixed since it's introduced in 2016 till now.
The least waiting time is 3 days and it could be for week or even more days to get bootloader unlocked.
Many users gets issue despite adding all correct information so there's need of patience.

metelhammer said:
Go to developer options and add your account under mi unlock status.
Check if you have turned on USB debugging and oem unlock if not then turn on and then try again.
This is known issue with xiaomi devices and it's not fixed since it's introduced in 2016 till now.
The least waiting time is 3 days and it could be for week or even more days to get bootloader unlocked.
Many users gets issue despite adding all correct information so there's need of patience.
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I have done all of those, and I am still getting this error. Have been trying for more than a week now.
Tried with an older version (2. version), Modified version of Mi Unlock Tool and tried with new account. Everytime I get the same error.

part 1994 said:
I have done all of those, and I am still getting this error. Have been trying for more than a week now.
Tried with an older version (2. version), Modified version of Mi Unlock Tool and tried with new account. Everytime I get the same error.
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Then it looks like it's a error from their end, probably server error. As I've already mentioned they haven't fixed this issue from their end since long.
Moreover i think they are doing this on purpose to tackle some bad reseller's who put fake miui with bloatware and other stuff.
I would recommend you to use official mi unlock tool to prevent any issue.
There are some users I've seen in the past using beta ROM they were able to get bootloader unlock instantly but this was more than a year ago so I don't know if this will work now or not since I heard from someone(not sure though, since I don't use miui forum anymore) they have disabled flashing beta ROM from updater app, mostly for same reason to prevent unlocking bootloader.
If you still may want to flash beta ROM and try to unlock there's tutorial on miui forum 'how to flash beta/stable china/global rom' without unlocking bootloader in order to have beta ROM in your device and then unlocking bootloader.
But I would recommend you to wait and try again later with official mi unlock tool. since I haven't been on miui forum for long time and totally unaware if this will work now or not.
They may have changed the process how bootloader unlocks.
Do this with your all responsibility if you choose to do so.

[NEED HELP BAD] Couldn't verify device: Can't get info. Can't unlock my bootloader

So 3 months after I got the phone, I tried to unlock the bootloader about 2 weeks ago, and got the timer (168 hours). Now when I tried to unlock it again, it's mostly giving me (Like 9.5 out of 10 times) a "Couldn't verify device: Can't get info" Error at 50%. There are rare instances when it goes beyond 50% and stops at 99% it will give me the following error (please see attachments).
I've tried everything from:
1. Re-linking my account in "Mi Unlock Status"
2. Removing fingerprints and lockscreen
3. Running unlock tool with admin rights
Could this be because I may have disabled some background apps or some of the apps I installed? I did leave Mi Cloud and Mi Account Sync on along with Find my device. If yes, then would a factory reset solve this problem?
I don't know what to do anymore :crying: . If anybody could help that would be greatly appreciated

Xiaomi sucks i had the same problem i got my phone 1 month earlier and everytime i tried to unlock they doubled the wqiting time in total im gettingv2 months of waiting and still im not sure after thzt, they will not add more time. They ducks with their unlock process, we want it to unlock this **** why making it complicated ? Chinese bastards

jceey15 said:
So 3 months after I got the phone, I tried to unlock the bootloader about 2 weeks ago, and got the timer (168 hours). Now when I tried to unlock it again, it's mostly giving me (Like 9.5 out of 10 times) a "Couldn't verify device: Can't get info" Error at 50%. There are rare instances when it goes beyond 50% and stops at 99% it will give me the following error (please see attachments).
I've tried everything from:
1. Re-linking my account in "Mi Unlock Status"
2. Removing fingerprints and lockscreen
3. Running unlock tool with admin rights
Could this be because I may have disabled some background apps or some of the apps I installed? I did leave Mi Cloud and Mi Account Sync on along with Find my device. If yes, then would a factory reset solve this problem?
I don't know what to do anymore :crying: . If anybody could help that would be greatly appreciated
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Download an earlier version of the unlock tool from here and try unlocking with the earlier version https://c.mi.com/thread-2262302-1-0.html
Some people have reported that using an older version works in these cases.

Use the miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10 version, it'll work!
Regards,
acervenky

You probably need to use a VPN service. I had similar problem with my MIX 2 and I had used Plex VPN and then only could unlock bootloader

Thank you to everybody who gave advice. It was weird, since what I did was:
1. Logged into the Mi Cloud website with my Mi Account
2. Checked if my phone was online
3. Tried the Find Me option, and was able to locate it (scary stuff and one of the reasons why I'm unlocking my bootloader)
4. Left it for a day and when I tried to unlock the following day, I was able to unlock it immediately
Seriously, the unlocking process of Xiaomi phones is a bit tedious and varied.

jceey15 said:
Thank you to everybody who gave advice. It was weird, since what I did was:
1. Logged into the Mi Cloud website with my Mi Account
2. Checked if my phone was online
3. Tried the Find Me option, and was able to locate it (scary stuff and one of the reasons why I'm unlocking my bootloader)
4. Left it for a day and when I tried to unlock the following day, I was able to unlock it immediately
Seriously, the unlocking process of Xiaomi phones is a bit tedious and varied.
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Thank you, using Find Me I was eventually able to unlock
I will agree on the tedious unlocking process. The last phone I will buy from them will be the Android One ones (A1/A2/A3). I had a fuss-free experience with my A1.

Waiting 168 hours to unlock bootloader for more than a month

So I bound the Mi account I use on my 9T Pro when I bought it in October (came from redmi 4x) and in November I tried to unlock the bootloader from the common method using Mi unlock, but it said I had to wait 168 hours, I waited like 15 days (I was occupied by work and forgot about the bootloader thing) then, 15-16 days after tried to unlock the bootloader again and got the same "wait 168 hours"; I waited another week+1 day and tried to unlock it again and the same 168 hours message appeared. Today, another week+1 day passed and tried to unlock again and the same message showed up again.
Tl;Dr :
I've been trying to unlock the bootloader for like 2 months and every time I try to unlock it it shows "wait 168 hours".
Any way to fix this or unlock the bootloader without mi unlock?

when you say you tried to unlock the bootloader, what did you actually do?
Also during the wait time was the phone on? Was the SIM card in? were you using it while you waited?

After waiting a week what are you doing?
You should not do anything on the phone, other than put it into fastboot.
Then connect to the PC and use the Mi Unlock Tool as normal.
Doing things like changing the Mi account linked to the phone, binding the phone again in the Mi Unlock Status screen, etc. will reset the timer.

I am facing same issue on my mi note 10!!
Do you able to unlock your Device then??

From my experience you can use your phone normally while you wait , make sure you use an Intel based pc and make sure you install and update the drivers from mi unlock tool and mi flash tool .
It happened to me once because i didn't have the drivers correctly installed , and log in to both devices , also oem unlock on in dev options just in case.

Just go to developer mode and check mi unlock status and follow what has been said. And dont just login mi account in your phone but also sync your account with your phone

I have followed all rules
1)I didn't sign out my mi account from the device during waiting time!!
2)used my phone normally with sim card
3) i installed drivers from mi unlock tools
4)oem &usb debugging is on
5)i tried with 3 accounts but same issue occuring!

404.rinik said:
I have followed all rules
1)I didn't sign out my mi account from the device during waiting time!!
2)used my phone normally with sim card
3) i installed drivers from mi unlock tools
4)oem &usb debugging is on
5)i tried with 3 accounts but same issue occuring!
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After waiting 7 days, what steps are to doing to finish the unlock process?

Robbo.5000 said:
After waiting 7 days, what steps are to doing to finish the unlock process?
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I have added mi account from the developer option
Then went to fastboot mode then again trying to unlocking my device by mi unlock tools and same errrorrr!! 168 hours
NB: find device, location,sync is turned ON!

404.rinik said:
I have added mi account from the developer option
Then went to fastboot mode then again trying to unlocking my device by mi unlock tools and same errrorrr!! 168 hours
NB: find device, location,sync is turned ON!
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You should have already added the Mi account at the start of the process. Redoing this again at the end is why the counter is getting reset.
After 7 days you only need to put the phone in fastboot mode, connect to the PC and run the unlock tool.

Robbo.5000 said:
You should have already added the Mi account at the start of the process. Redoing this again at the end is why the counter is getting reset.
After 7 days you only need to put the phone in fastboot mode, connect to the PC and run the unlock tool.
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No brother listen, suppose i added mi account in mi unlock status ...then maintaining all rules(find device on,sync on) i have entered to fastboot mode and starts the unlock process by mi unlock tools then i got 168 hours timer
Ok fine then after 7 days don't i need to again add account to mi unlock status??? I talked about this!! I didn't logout mi account from my device within the 7 days!
If you talk about that after 7 days i just need to go at fastboot mode and unlock through the mi unlock tools then my question is how my device will recognize?? It won't show any error like add your device in mi unlock status?????
Check this note i found it miui website
Note:
1. Follow the timer/ waiting period shown in Mi Unlock Tool to unlock successfully.
2. After you've successfully bound your Mi Account, do not factory reset/ log out the approved Mi account from your phone. Otherwise, the timer will be reset and you gotta spend more time waiting again.

404.rinik said:
No brother listen, suppose i added mi account in mi unlock status ...then maintaining all rules(find device on,sync on) i have entered to fastboot mode and starts the unlock process by mi unlock tools then i got 168 hours timer
Ok fine then after 7 days don't i need to again add account to mi unlock status??? I talked about this!! I didn't logout mi account from my device within the 7 days!
If you talk about that after 7 days i just need to go at fastboot mode and unlock through the mi unlock tools then my question is how my device will recognize?? It won't show any error like add your device in mi unlock status?????
Check this note i found it miui website
Note:
1. Follow the timer/ waiting period shown in Mi Unlock Tool to unlock successfully.
2. After you've successfully bound your Mi Account, do not factory reset/ log out the approved Mi account from your phone. Otherwise, the timer will be reset and you gotta spend more time waiting again.
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At the start you go to the Mi Unlock Status in the developer options and press the button to link and validate (bind) the phone with your Mi account(needs to be done over cellular data). This only needs to be done once. If you do this step again it resets the 7 day timer.
After 7 days you just need to use the Mi Unlock Tool, logging in to it with the account you already linked to the phone 7 days earlier.

Robbo.5000 said:
At the start you go to the Mi Unlock Status in the developer options and press the button to link and validate (bind) the phone with your Mi account(needs to be done over cellular data). This only needs to be done once. If you do this step again it resets the 7 day timer.
After 7 days you just need to use the Mi Unlock Tool, logging in to it with the account you already linked to the phone 7 days earlier.
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I got it !!
That's the issue!! Okay i will try after next 7 days
So the summary is like
Unlocking process has two parts
1st part
We need to apply and get 7 days waiting
In this step we need to add mi account through mi unlock status (developer option)
2nd part
After 7 days just directly booted to fastboot and starts unlocking procedure by mi unlock tools!!
But are you sure about that???

404.rinik said:
I have added mi account from the developer option
Then went to fastboot mode then again trying to unlocking my device by mi unlock tools and same errrorrr!! 168 hours
NB: find device, location,sync is turned ON!
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Brother, you shouldn't add the mi account in MI unlock status more than once. Just add it the first time only. If you add it again, the waiting timer resets.

Robbo.5000 said:
At the start you go to the Mi Unlock Status in the developer options and press the button to link and validate (bind) the phone with your Mi account(needs to be done over cellular data). This only needs to be done once. If you do this step again it resets the 7 day timer.
After 7 days you just need to use the Mi Unlock Tool, logging in to it with the account you already linked to the phone 7 days earlier.
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One confusion is there....nd forgive me....i dont know much about all this nd am doing this first time, in the 7 day wait period....do i have to leave the phone attached to my PC by the cable? or can i detach it nd use it normally for the waiting period?

fragmeant said:
One confusion is there....nd forgive me....i dont know much about all this nd am doing this first time, in the 7 day wait period....do i have to leave the phone attached to my PC by the cable? or can i detach it nd use it normally for the waiting period?
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You SHOULD use it and with the SIM card

zgfg said:
You SHOULD use it and with the SIM card
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okay...... i wish to do that cz after i updated to android 11 this june...the wifi speed on my phone has decreased drastically...... nd it was a normal update ..... not something i forced....i've resetted my phone almost 10 tmes now but nothing worked......all the other devices connected to my router work at the max bandwidth except for this one. So i plan on fastbooting my phone with the previous android 10 version which was on my device before android 11...... does anybody think that it might fix the issue?

After binding the phone to your Mi account, using the Mi Unlock Status, put the phone into fastboot and connect to the PC.
Login to the Mi Unlock Tool on the PC and try to unlock the phone. If your lucky it might unlock straight away. If not it will tell you how long you need to wait. (Used to be 7 days)
If you need to wait, disconnect the phone and continue to use it as normal.
Once the wait period has expired, put the phone into fastboot and connect to the PC.
Login to the Mi Unlock Tool and try the unlock process again. This time it should work.
Do not do the Mi Unlock Status process again. It restarts the timer.

Robbo.5000 said:
After binding the phone to your Mi account, using the Mi Unlock Status, put the phone into fastboot and connect to the PC.
Login to the Mi Unlock Tool on the PC and try to unlock the phone. If your lucky it might unlock straight away. If not it will tell you how long you need to wait. (Used to be 7 days)
If you need to wait, disconnect the phone and continue to use it as normal.
Once the wait period has expired, put the phone into fastboot and connect to the PC.
Login to the Mi Unlock Tool and try the unlock process again. This time it should work.
Do not do the Mi Unlock Status process again. It restarts the timer.
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understood thanks

fragmeant said:
understood thanks
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One more thing to know, if you haven't got that far.
There used to be a bug with the Mi Unlock Status process and I don't know if it's fixed.
If your Mi account never had your phone number linked to it, the Mi Unlock Status process would create a new account, using your phone number from the SIM card and with the password of your original Mi account, instead of updating the original Mi account with the phone number.
When using the Mi Unlock Tool, logging in with your email or Mi ID, if it says the phone isn't linked to your account, use your phone number to login to the tool instead.

Unlock Xiaomi redmi 9

Hello, in need of some help.
I am having a great deal of difficulty in unlocking the bootloader on my Xiaomi redmi 9. I've completed all of the steps that Xiaomi ask customers to do and that any expert I've seen on YouTube doing. But after two weeks I still can't even get to the dreaded wait two weeks to unlock stage, if I could then I'd be a happy man!
I've got developer options sorted, turned on oem and debugging, linked my account to the mi unlock in developer settings, device found and on. Also updated drivers on my windows 10 laptop, signed in to my account on the mi unlock program, set phone in fastboot and then the unlock program verifies my device, but at 100% it keeps on giving me the same response ( please add your account in miui's settings-developer options-mi unlock status) which is crazy because I've completed all of the required steps and then some more steps to try and get past this can't unlock message. Also tried older versions of the unlock tool, but no luck.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, or a direction to go in to help me unlock the phone. I've contacted mi customer service for help, but they keep sending me the steps that I should follow to get unlock status and I've tried this a thousand times!

Bootloader unlocking guid/ Binding Account
First signout mi account,
Then reboot phone,
Then open developer option and click on
mi unlocked status
Then add your account here,
Now it's successfully binded
Then rest of the process do with laptop or computer

Hi, thanks for responding. I've just tried that and unfortunately it's the same outcome, 'couldn't unlock'

are you using Redmi 9 with NFC version ?

Hello, yes it has NFC, I've just checked

Philtyj said:
Hello, yes it has NFC, I've just checked
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yes its version problem, there was a lot of people reporting can't unlock bootloader for redmi 9 NFC version
for more detail maybe you can check post in this here with title 'Redmi 9 Root'

Thanks for the help. So I've bought a phone to root and it looks like I've bought the only one in the world that you can't even unlock the bootloader on ??*. I wondered why I couldn't find any more information. The phone is still under a month old, I might see if I can return it, ffs!

same here was happy about the price 101€ only but now i will return it too... i don´t want to have a phone without root

Philtyj said:
Hello, in need of some help.
I am having a great deal of difficulty in unlocking the bootloader on my Xiaomi redmi 9. I've completed all of the steps that Xiaomi ask customers to do and that any expert I've seen on YouTube doing. But after two weeks I still can't even get to the dreaded wait two weeks to unlock stage, if I could then I'd be a happy man!
I've got developer options sorted, turned on oem and debugging, linked my account to the mi unlock in developer settings, device found and on. Also updated drivers on my windows 10 laptop, signed in to my account on the mi unlock program, set phone in fastboot and then the unlock program verifies my device, but at 100% it keeps on giving me the same response ( please add your account in miui's settings-developer options-mi unlock status) which is crazy because I've completed all of the required steps and then some more steps to try and get past this can't unlock message. Also tried older versions of the unlock tool, but no luck.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, or a direction to go in to help me unlock the phone. I've contacted mi customer service for help, but they keep sending me the steps that I should follow to get unlock status and I've tried this a thousand times!
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I had the same problem as you described.
Today, I did log off my MUI account from the phone settings and logged in again.
I started "mi unlock status" under development settings and added my phone.
Booted into fastmode and started the mi unlock program and got the message "please wait 168 hours ..."
In the past, I did always receive the message "add your account in mi unlock status"
I'm not sure, what did the trick:
logoff and login or just had to wait, that xiaomi fixed their unlock process.
Hopefully, I will get the phone unlocked in a week.
*fingers crossed*

I received information from the technical support that only one phone number must be active on the smartphone, the one assigned to the account. Secondly, if it still does not work, try several times until it shows the time to unlock.
It worked for me.

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jomuc said:
I had the same problem as you described.
Today, I did log off my MUI account from the phone settings and logged in again.
I started "mi unlock status" under development settings and added my phone.
Booted into fastmode and started the mi unlock program and got the message "please wait 168 hours ..."
In the past, I did always receive the message "add your account in mi unlock status"
I'm not sure, what did the trick:
logoff and login or just had to wait, that xiaomi fixed their unlock process.
Hopefully, I will get the phone unlocked in a week.
*fingers crossed*
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got my phone (11.0.7 .0 QJCEUXM) unlocked and rooted today.

jomuc said:
got my phone (11.0.7 .0 QJCEUXM) unlocked and rooted today.
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root?.. how did you do it?

Twrp -problem flashing
jomuc said:
got my phone (11.0.7 .0 QJCEUXM) unlocked and rooted today.
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Hello, thanks for your info on the 168 hrs wait. I went back on and tried again and got the 168 hrs wait too. I messed it up the first week and must have signed out, so I had to wait another week. Anyway unlocked now, but I'm having just as much of a problem trying to flash twrp to my phone. In command prompt every downloaded file I've tried and used won't recognise the prompts, can't get past the prompt fastboot devices or ADB devices! So can't find my phone to enable flashing twrp across and in turn I can't root my phone! It's driving me nuts.
Usb debugging on
Ptp selected
Windows drivers find my phone
But still having problems when trying to use command prompt in platform tools ?

lock
How can I lock it again ?

i have waited 168 hrs now its telling to wait 168 hr again...what can i do

the answer is,you have to wait,or contact xiaomi,lol.

General What not to do with China ROM

I recently got the phone and i have the China version 12/256. Here are few things to take care:
1) Install Google Keyboard first before debloating system apps using adb.
2) Very Important: First update the phone to latest firmware (12.0.13) before you toggle the OEM Unlocking option in developer settings. If you dont update first and have the option toggled and try to install an OTA update the phone will just bootloop unless you clear the data and sign in with mi account again. This will reset the 168 hours time in the software. So always update the phone to latest update.
3) If you are using google pay, go to nfc settings and change the wallet from Mi Wallet to HCE Wallet.
4) The stock TPU cover is loose on the sides. I dont know if its just mine. But better buy another case from aliexpress.
5) DO NOT install global stock rom through fastboot or mi flash tool. It just wont work because of the different versions(regional) of phone. Only install xiaomi.eu ROM using the guide from a post on xda because the install script knows which version your phone is and installs the appropriate system files.

@ingbrzy can you confirm that? :
5) DO NOT install global stock rom through fastboot or mi flash tool. It just wont work because of the different versions(regional) of phone. Only install xiaomi.eu ROM using the guide from a post on xda because the install script knows which version your phone is and installs the appropriate system files.
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xiaomi.eu is safe to install using fastboot method ?

veimus said:
@ingbrzy can you confirm that? :
xiaomi.eu is safe to install using fastboot method ?
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It is safe to install. haven't installed it yet but read on forums that it is working.

so I guess
1) unbox your phone
2)update to latest software via settings.
3)factory reset device after that.
3)request bootloader unlock.
4) after 7 days, unlock your bootloader and tooggle that OEM unlock
5)follow instructions on xiaomiEU rom.
is that safe enough? Lmao
PS:
6) Find EDL support near you

avetny said:
so I guess
1) unbox your phone
2)update to latest software via settings.
3)factory reset device after that.
3)request bootloader unlock.
4) after 7 days, unlock your bootloader and tooggle that OEM unlock
5)follow instructions on xiaomiEU rom.
is that safe enough? Lmao
PS:
6) Find EDL support near you
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1) Update to 12.0.13
2) Sign in to MI Account on device if haven't done yet.
3) Enable Developer settings, Developer Settings> Toggle OEM Unlocking
4) Turn off Wifi, Turn on Mobile Data, Settings> Additional Setting>Developer Settings> Mi Unlock Status> Click Add Account and Device.
5) Download Mi Unlock Tool, Login to same mi account > Turn off device, Hold Volume Down and Power Button ( you will see fastboot screen)> connect the device using USB, You will see the device, Click on Unlock button.
6) It will show wait for 168 hours to unlock.
7)Do not sign out/ change mi account on device or toggle the OEM Unlocking option. If you do you have to start from the beginning.
If you dont see your device in Mi Unlock tool install adb and fastboot drivers.

saisannihith said:
1) Update to 12.0.13
2) Sign in to MI Account on device if haven't done yet.
3) Enable Developer settings, Developer Settings> Toggle OEM Unlocking
4) Turn off Wifi, Turn on Mobile Data, Settings> Additional Setting>Developer Settings> Mi Unlock Status> Click Add Account and Device.
5) Download Mi Unlock Tool, Login to same mi account > Turn off device, Hold Volume Down and Power Button ( you will see fastboot screen)> connect the device using USB, You will see the device, Click on Unlock button.
6) It will show wait for 168 hours to unlock.
7)Do not sign out/ change mi account on device or toggle the OEM Unlocking option. If you do you have to start from the beginning.
If you dont see your device in Mi Unlock tool install adb and fastboot drivers.
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7) Do not sign out/ change mi account on device or toggle the OEM Unlocking option. (You mean do not switch off anymore?)
Thank you

avetny said:
7) Do not sign out/ change mi account on device or toggle the OEM Unlocking option. (You mean do not switch off anymore?)
Thank you
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yes. dont toggle it back to off.

saisannihith said:
yes. dont toggle it back to off.
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Got it !!!
fantastic guide! Thank you !!!

I have flashed mine , it looks fine
Need some more time to evaluate performance
First boot takes awhile , don't panic or remove the cable!

speedtripler said:
I have flashed mine , it looks fine
Need some more time to evaluate performance
First boot takes awhile , don't panic or remove the cable!
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Which method you follow?? The method from OP?
Post your installation from the beginning please.
With specifications of your phone.

speedtripler said:
First boot takes awhile.
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My friend doesn’t matter how long it takes to boot up.....as long as you not in fastboot after restart

It seems to be working fine but I need to go outside and test the 5G and 4G signals are still as good as before
It's definitely feels much lighter and smoother
WhatsApp notifications are working properly
There's much less apps in the drawer, Chinese was very bloated , now there's not a Chinese app or character to be found!
Also banking apps are working fine!

speedtripler said:
It seems to be working fine but I need to go outside and test the 5G and 4G signals are still as good as before
It's definitely feels much lighter and smoother
WhatsApp notifications are working properly
There's much less apps in the drawer, Chinese was very bloated , now there's not a Chinese app or character to be found!
Also banking apps are working fine!
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Please post the instruction how u did it. With full info

Just downloaded and install it from a Windows laptop
You have to wait 168 hours to unlock it and then open the phone in Chinese language to get to the developer options again before you flash , you need to enable usb debugging again!!!
You will need wi-fi to get back in because there's a security check after unlock, it maybe in Chinese but you will figure it out
I had never used a Xiaomi phone before this one , there are literally no downsides anymore....
I'll update if I can find something that doesn't work

speedtripler said:
Just downloaded and install it from a Windows laptop
You have to wait 168 hours to unlock it and then open the phone in Chinese language to get to the developer options again before you flash , you need to enable usb debugging again!!!
You will need wi-fi to get back in because there's a security check after unlock, it maybe in Chinese but you will figure it out
I had never used a Xiaomi phone before this one , there are literally no downsides anymore....
I'll update if I can find something that doesn't work
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Can you explain the technical reason and the source of the information when you claim that you must update to 12.0.13 before toggling OEM unlock.
I started my unlock last week and I have 12 hours left. 12.0.13 was not out last week. So, obviously I toggled it before that.
Can you explain why 12.0.13 specifically is required before toggling OEM unlock?

jmikepr said:
I started my unlock last week and I have 12 hours left. 12.0.13 was not out last week. So, obviously I toggled it before that.
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EDL guy:
Do it

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jmikepr said:
Can you explain the technical reason and the source of the information when you claim that you must update to 12.0.13 before toggling OEM unlock.
I started my unlock last week and I have 12 hours left. 12.0.13 was not out last week. So, obviously I toggled it before that.
Can you explain why 12.0.13 specifically is required before toggling OEM unlock?
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Because my phone went into bootloop. I updated to 12.0.10 and then toggled the OEM Unlocking. While i was waiting for 168 hours, i got 12.0.13 OTA update and i tried installing it. Phone restarted 3-4 times and took me to recovery. I then wiped data and it started again with a factory reset. So iam just warning people to get the latest update before doing this. Also, i do own a POCO F2 Pro and i am quite experienced with flashing ROMS. Developers always ask you to update to latest firmware before flashing as the new ROMs are based on latest firmware.
Xiaomi.eu is not a custom AOSP ROM but just a word of caution.

Sounds like after OTA 12.0.13 phone should be a factory reset it

jmikepr said:
Can you explain the technical reason and the source of the information when you claim that you must update to 12.0.13 before toggling OEM unlock.
I started my unlock last week and I have 12 hours left. 12.0.13 was not out last week. So, obviously I toggled it before that.
Can you explain why 12.0.13 specifically is required before toggling OEM unlock?
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The toggle is nonsense
I toggled mine on and off a few times yesterday waiting for update 12.0.13 when I was on 12.0.10
It still unlocked like a charm today