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Messed up - Relocked Bootloader oops

so i unlocked my bootloader a few months ago when i received my k20 pro 8/128 variant, i believe it was a chinese edition but when received it had a mi9t pro rom installed miui..
i had to wait a few days to unlock the bootloader and flashed pixel exp,
last night i tried reflashing the global official boot img via xioami flash and ended up relocking bootloader.
now i have the stock recovery and a message saying miui cant run on this phone,
i have tried unlocking bootloader via miui unlock but it states my phone is not bound to this account which when checked online its is linked to the account...
Are my only options opening the phone up and sorted out EDL recovery ,
Thanks

If it was locked with Global rom, then it was a global varient, not Chinese.

anyways i am now unable to flash using miflash as bootloader is locked

sutty86 said:
anyways i am now unable to flash using miflash as bootloader is locked
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Yeah I think you need to EDL flash sadly, you can take the phone to a repair shop to only open up the phone so you don't mess it yourself, after that it's pretty straight forward.

any companies can you recommend for edl flash?

DoniStunts said:
Yeah I think you need to EDL flash sadly, you can take the phone to a repair shop to only open up the phone so you don't mess it yourself, after that it's pretty straight forward.
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i have the phone open now and all connected to pc
what now?

sutty86 said:
i have the phone open now and all connected to pc
what now?
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Here is manual: https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/edl-flash-how-to-fix-hard-brick-t3968400

cile1977 said:
Here is manual: https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/edl-flash-how-to-fix-hard-brick-t3968400
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not working anymore

Unlocking bootloader: definitive bye-bye to automatic updates?

With the Moto Z, after I returned the phone to stock (flashed stock firmware and locked the bootloader), I'd be able to flash stock firmware with the flashing locked.
Not so with the Motorola One Zoom. In other words, flashing stock and re-locking didn't return the phone to its pristine state. Even when flashing stock firmware over stock firmware, I have to unlock the bootloader.
Differences I observed: on the bootloader screen, when re-locked the Z would show "oem_locked" again. On the One Zoom, it shows "flashing_locked" instead. I'm pretty sure it showed "oem_locked" before unlocking.
WIth the Z, every time I wanted to unlock the bootloader, I had to issue "fastboot oem unlock" followed by the unlock code. The code isn't necessary with the re-locked One Zoom.
In other words, maybe it was a one-way trip. It seems that the phone won't return to its original state, it looks it's modified for good. And I'm afraid this means bye-bye to automatic updates.
Am I missing something here?

My bootloader is also unlocked and I dont have any problems with receiving and installing OTAs I also have Magisk and EdExposed installed - no problems at all.

rafikowy said:
My bootloader is also unlocked and I dont have any problems with receiving and installing OTAs I also have Magisk and EdExposed installed - no problems at all.
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Phew! I'm glad I'll be able to install OTAs. Have you tried flashing it manually or via RSD Lite? Here it won't flash.

Whammamoosha said:
Phew! I'm glad I'll be able to install OTAs. Have you tried flashing it manually or via RSD Lite? Here it won't flash.
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Hey, yes, flashing manually. I will provide you flashing scripts tomorrow.

rafikowy said:
Hey, yes, flashing manually. I will provide you flashing scripts tomorrow.
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Don't bother, I have mine. Thanks.

I would like the flash script if someone would share it

Help with unlocking bootloader
I tried to unlock the bootloader and i am now in a menu with an android with his chest open. In the cmd on my pc i try to type fastboot flashing unlock but it just gives me an error.
I dont know if this is the correct place to post this but i have no idea where to post it and i dont want my phone get bricked.

Bodeman12345 said:
I tried to unlock the bootloader and i am now in a menu with an android with his chest open. In the cmd on my pc i try to type fastboot flashing unlock but it just gives me an error.
I dont know if this is the correct place to post this but i have no idea where to post it and i dont want my phone get bricked.
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In the settings for developers you gave permission for Factory Unlock?

ilia3367 said:
In the settings for developers you gave permission for Factory Unlock?
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I enabled the setting to unlock oem bootloader is that the same?

Bodeman12345 said:
I enabled the setting to unlock oem bootloader is that the same?
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yes.
What instruction did you use to unlock the bootloader?
What region is your device manufactured for?
Does your PC see your device connected to the fastboot mod?
What does this command give you:
Code:
fastboot devices
If the device is detected, enter the command:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
And copy the result here.

ilia3367 said:
yes.
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Yes I did that

Bodeman12345 said:
Yes I did that
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Answer the other questions, please!

diculpe por que mi pc no ve el fastboot de mi one zoom?

ilia3367 said:
yes.
What instruction did you use to unlock the bootloader?
What region is your device manufactured for?
Does your PC see your device connected to the fastboot mod?
What does this command give you:
If the device is detected, enter the command:
And copy the result here.
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I used this youtube video
I dont know where it is manifactured but I live in the netherlands.
I dont get the 3th question
I will do the commands in a couple minutes

Hey all,
I have the Moto One Zoom running on Android 9.
Also, It's Rooted with Magisk and have Riru EdXposed installed, can I install my OTA updates without bootloop or do I have to Uninstall Magisk, relock bootloader and factory reset/flash stock firmware to get latest OTA updates?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks

Cannot update my K20 Pro - please help

Hi all,
I bought my K20 Pro on Ebay and later found out, that the seller has unlocked the Bootloader and installed a Global Beta Rom on it. In detail it is the Miui 10 Global 9.5.31 Beta, Android version 9 PKQ1.190223.001. Now I do not get any OTA updates and have a security level still of May 1, 2019. If I try to manually download and install the latest update I do only get error messages. Can someone help me to solve this problem pls.

Flash firmware via fastboot and mi flash tool but don't re-lock your bootloader because apparently your phone is china version and after locking bootloader with global rom you'll brick your device. Next time double check from who you're buying a phone.

costorektypico said:
Flash firmware via fastboot and mi flash tool but don't re-lock your bootloader because apparently your phone is china version and after locking bootloader with global rom you'll brick your device. Next time double check from who you're buying a phone.
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Thank you for your reply. The shop seemed to be trustworthy....
Tried to use mi flash tool already, but it does not detect the phone being a Xiaomi/Redmi device.

FarangLao20 said:
Thank you for your reply. The shop seemed to be trustworthy....
Tried to use mi flash tool already, but it does not detect the phone being a Xiaomi/Redmi device.
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It depends on your OS. But mostly you need to have adb/fastboot drivers. Check also Device Manager if it's correctly installed.

costorektypico said:
It depends on your OS. But mostly you need to have adb/fastboot drivers. Check also Device Manager if it's correctly installed.
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Could this be because it is a Beta?

FarangLao20 said:
Could this be because it is a Beta?
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can you be more accurate? download the drivers from https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb

FarangLao20 said:
Thank you for your reply. The shop seemed to be trustworthy....
Tried to use mi flash tool already, but it does not detect the phone being a Xiaomi/Redmi device.
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FarangLao20 said:
Could this be because it is a Beta?
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Makes no difference.
Boot the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to the PC.
Check your PC can see the phone correctly with the
Code:
fastboot devices
command. You should get a response showing an ID number of the connected phone.
If your not sure about the above 2 steps, do a bit of research. You'll very quickly find informally about these things.
If you get a valid response to the above, then the Mi Flash Tool will be able to see the phone now.

You might be able to update from Global Beta to Global Stable using the local update method since your bootloader is unlocked. There's also no chance of accidentally relocking your bootloader and bricking your phone but since you are supposed to be running the China/India ROM with your hardware you might get an error message.
I think flashing via MI Flash is a better idea because the shop that scammed you might have also installed malware or Spyware on your phone in addition to the Global ROM. They also could have installed a modded ROM coded to prevent MI Flash from recognizing your phone.

jhs39 said:
You might be able to update from Global Beta to Global Stable using the local update method since your bootloader is unlocked. ......
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Not recommended at all. Very likely to have issues afterwards.
It's considered safe to do this going from stable to beta, but it's recommended to fastboot flash if going from beta back to stable.

Need help for downgrading

I am on MIUI 12.5.1.0.RJOINXM. My bootloader is locked. I don't have prior experience in flashing roms. Please help me to downgrade to MIUI 12.0.8. Thank you

No way. You must unlock bootloader then flash the older version with official Mi flash tool.

You can downgrade to any version using spflashtool easily, securely and safely.

VD171 said:
You can downgrade to any version using spflashtool easily, securely and safely.
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And this will the bootloader unlocked?

Jazzda said:
And this will the bootloader unlocked?
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No, you don't need unlocked bootloader.
No, it does not unlock the bootloader.

VD171 said:
No, you don't need unlocked bootloader.
No, it does not unlock the bootloader.
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Sorry, something happened while typing, it was not what I meant.
I want to know if an unlocked bootloader will be locked again if I downgrade MIUI

Jazzda said:
Sorry, something happened while typing, it was not what I meant.
I want to know if an unlocked bootloader will be locked again if I downgrade MIUI
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Oh, okay.
If you flash in DOWNLOAD MODE, bootloader will keeps SAME, locked or unlocked.
If you flash in FIRMWARE UPGRADE MODE, bootloader will be LOCKED again.
If you flash in FORMAT ALL MODE, bootloader will be LOCKED again and you will lose all identications of the device like IMEI, BLUETOOTH MAC, WIFI MAC.
You can downgrade MIUI safely and securely using download mode.

Thank you, but what is DOWNLOAD MODE?

Jazzda said:
Thank you, but what is DOWNLOAD MODE?
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[GUIDE] How to properly use the SP FLASH TOOL for MERLIN ? (Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G)
Warnings: - If you try to flash in "firmware upgrade" mode, bootloader will be LOCKED again ! - NEVER try to flash in "format all" mode ! Otherwise, you will LOSE all secure and identifying infos for your device. Like IMEI and MAC. - Keep your...
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Dear VD171, i've just downgraded using MiFlashToolV2. The process was simple and the bootloader is still unlocked, so far so good.
But now it refuses to boot to system. It keeps restarting and shows the initial "Redmi", with the unlocked icon in the top.
I tried to Wipe data in xiamoi recovery, but the result is the same.
Please advice

Jazzda said:
Dear VD171, i've just downgraded using MiFlashToolV2. The process was simple and the bootloader is still unlocked, so far so good.
But now it refuses to boot to system. It keeps restarting and shows the initial "Redmi", with the unlocked icon in the top.
I tried to Wipe data in xiamoi recovery, but the result is the same.
Please advice
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Did you format data?

VD171 said:
Did you format data?
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Problem solved by using official xiaomi flash tool, thanks

Question Can anyone enlighten me or help me? 😭

Last night I received an update notification from my settings, and when I update and restart it always go into recovery mode and I need to wipe my data to fix my phone...it won't go through to update process.
The update description is for Android security patch.

mikeul03 said:
Last night I received an update notification from my settings, and when I update and restart it always go into recovery mode and I need to wipe my data to fix my phone...it won't go through to update process.
The update description is for Android security patch.
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Could you express your problem in a little more detail? Like what recovery mode? And why do you need to wipe data? What errors do you get?
- Kenora

first important things: your phone is full stock? i suppose you have installed magisk with some modules. try entering in fastboot mode and ser your current active slot. switch to other slot and try reboot. but if u have a data backup, best solution is a full clean flash of full stock firmware via miflash or other tools
edit:u can also try reflash stock boot.img and vbeta.img with dmverity check disabled. seems a boot.img problem

Hello, friend, I have the same problem as you, and it is completely compatible with your mobile phone hardware model, the same is M2103K19C Maybe the Global version model is different, so it cannot be updated, but not necessarily, the solution, do not update, Wait for the next version and try again, MIUI will launch MIUI13 update

LiuZs said:
Hello, friend, I have the same problem as you, and it is completely compatible with your mobile phone hardware model, the same is M2103K19C Maybe the Global version model is different, so it cannot be updated, but not necessarily, the solution, do not update, Wait for the next version and try again, MIUI will launch MIUI13 update
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Have M2103K19C with global ROM and after update stuck on fastboot and recovery menu(bootloader is locked) Any advice?

Timenator said:
Have M2103K19C with global ROM and after update stuck on fastboot and recovery menu(bootloader is locked) Any advice?
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friends, try in fastboot re-unlock BL lock, use Xiaomi Unlock Tool

LiuZs said:
friends, try in fastboot re-unlock BL lock, use Xiaomi Unlock Tool
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Did you successfully update yours? I think mine is already unlocked because i always see an unlock icon above the redmi boot logo

mikeul03 said:
Did you successfully update yours? I think mine is already unlocked because i always see an unlock icon above the redmi boot logo
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No, don't update again, maybe there is a problem with this version

LiuZs said:
No, don't update again, maybe there is a problem with this version
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Oh...
Im still waiting their response in Mi Community

mikeul03 said:
Oh...
Im still waiting their response in Mi Community
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Can try GSI system, but there are certain Bug

Dont have any idea to that GSI...

LiuZs said:
friends, try in fastboot re-unlock BL lock, use Xiaomi Unlock Tool
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Can't(( Haven't bound a phone to MI account.

Timenator said:
Can't(( Haven't bound a phone to MI account.
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For this problem, you can use force open BL lock tool

Timenator said:
Can't(( Haven't bound a phone to MI account.
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How can I contact you, I will send you the tool and teach you how to use it

LiuZs said:
Hello, friend, I have the same problem as you, and it is completely compatible with your mobile phone hardware model, the same is M2103K19C Maybe the Global version model is different, so it cannot be updated, but not necessarily, the solution, do not update, Wait for the next version and try again, MIUI will launch MIUI13 update
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the hardware of all region model are identical. camellian and camellian have same component, no differences

Already did that. And it worked. Thanks for help, anyway. Any ideas why Xiaomi launched this broken update?

Timenator said:
Already did that. And it worked. Thanks for help, anyway. Any ideas why Xiaomi launched this broken update?
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because is a bad girl