Hi All,
So I have a strange problem, I applied for the official unlock via Xiaomi, then ended up getting a replacement phone because the audio jack wasn't working. I thought I would try to unlock the replacement (same phone, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Snapdragon) - the unlock works however it appears to lock straight away after I've flashed something, meaning I need to do the whole unlock every time, is this normal?
So that's been happening for about a week, then today my phone goes into a bootloop with MIUI 7 Global on it, I installed it maybe two days ago. Now strangely enough, any MIUI ROM I try will have the same issue and I've done the full flash with MiFlash and a fastboot image, including the one I know I flashed about 2 days ago. However CM 13 works just fine.
I'm at a complete loss of what's going on here.
TLDR:
1) Have to unlock every time I want to flash, otherwise the bootloader is magically relocked.
2) MIUI will no longer flash, despite it working fine earlier tonight. I've tried 6, 7 and 8
My phone was officially unlocked from global dev rom. Used mi flash changed to cn miui 7 dev rom, always used alka twrp to flash full rom and now was updated to latest miui 8 cn dev rom without problems and my phone remained unlocked. Importance your phone must be log in to mi account else may had problem.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
The thing is
If you have lollipop bootloader and if you try to flash Marshmallow roms (with marshmallow bootloader)
your bootloader gets relocked
Some CM 13 roms uses lollipop bootloader so some roms dont relock your bootloader
This is normal
Even if you try to flash a fastboot rom with CM 13 previously installed on your device, it will relock the device
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I have bought my kenzo from gearbest and now I can't even update using the updater app because when I try to install the global stable rom it says "Can't verify update"!!!
What shuold I do now?
I noticed that if I press volume down and powerbutton it goes into fastboot mode... but I don't know if my device is locked or not... please help me!
What rom is reported in settings - about phone - MIUI version.
See the reddit xiaomi wiki on how to flash official roms with locked bootloader using "Mi PC Suite" or "EDL / Download Mode".
It says: MIUI 7.4 stable 7.4.9.0 (LHOCNDD)
I had the same issue like you but I bought mine from aliexpress. Anyway what worked for me is applying for official bootloader unlocker then I put the phone in to recovery mode ( updater app 3 dots in top corner) .
On your pc you should install mi suit and It will recognize update.
It may delete your gapps it did it for me.
next step is unlocking bootloader through official app ( you may need to wait for approval sms)
Last step is installing the new software http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
I hope that helps
Your right it is a Vendor Rom.
http://en.miui.com/thread-310405-1-1.html
Thanks a lot!! :d
One of my phones came with the same 7.4.9.0 (LHOCNDD), but bootloader was unlocked. Check yours, perhaps you're lucky too
It's a vendor rom, use EDL mode to flash to miui rom. Follow the steps here. No need to unlock bootloader.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
mine had the same LHOCNDD (not global), I bought mine from aliexpess, Xiaomi authorized store- phone build date is 2016.7 so I think they come from Xiaomi like this I had to wait 2 weeks for them to get one in stock,
I wish Xiaomi would stop with these strange firmwares, they block OTA updates, have unlocked bootloaders and cause other issues -
why they don't just use the global firmware on en.miui.com is a mystery, it would probably prevent 50% of returns from people bricking their devices.
I have the same 7.4.9.0 LHOCNDD vendor ROM. Bootloader is already unlocked. I want to flash TWRP to use with custom ROM because I don't want MIUI. Which guide should I follow in flashing TWRP?
Hey guys,
so I thought about getting a Redmi note 3 Pro since my wileyfox swift broke.
I am a person that "needs" his phone rooted for adaway and viper audio. I also like CyanogenMod a lot.
After reading through a lot of threds here I got kind of confused and I am really sorry for the dumb questions following.
So what exactly do I have to do to get my phone unlocked rooted and maybe install CM (if it is stable enough).
And there seem to be quite many MIUI Roms out there. what is the difference between all these "global", "eu" and stable or developer versions?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Also I read that I can change MIUI Roms with locked bootloader. Can someone explain this?
First the firmware
Global rom is intended for worldwide use (has google play store installed, and other google apps)
China rom is for the chinese and has mostly china specific apps / china app store
Developer rom is usually the latest MIUI version so it could be buggy and is intended for testing
Stable rom is been thoroughly tested and is thought to be the most stable and reliable rom.
Vendor rom is a very stable rom given to sellers to flash for international buyers, most users would never notice, however for enthusiasts it can cause problems getting the device unlocked since it's not identified by the unlock tool, causing users to have to go through a semi-difficult process getting it back to the stable or developer firmware so we can properly unlock it.
(if you do buy one I suggest you ask them to send one with the Chinese firmware since they are easier to flash and unlock)
then there is the eu/smiui roms which are built form the official source but they are 3rd party firmwares, just compiled by someone else maybe with additional features or tweaks.
For the bootloader there is several ways to unofficially unlock it but they are risky, I won't go into that since it should be only as a last resort.
to request xiaomi to unlock your device you go to this website
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
fill out the required information, sign up for an account (you need to use a phone number you can receive sms messages on), and in a few days they usually grant permission, remember your username / email and password since you will need it later when you unlock it., then download the unlock tool, boot your phone to fast boot and then press unlock on the tool, and it should unlock (unless you have the troublesome vendor firmware), if unlocked now you can install twrp / cm13 / root / xposed ..etc
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you can flash the official miui roms with the locked bootloader
Just to add, if you get an international version of the phone (Special Edition, codename Kate) then the bootloader unlock process does not seem to work at all. I had to resort to an unofficial unlock after trying for over a week (and I'm not new to this).
I would wait. I rely on my phone and mine stopped charging after 10 days. Followed all the silly guides about flashing this, flashing that. Only time phone is recognised is in fast boot mode but no charge. Now my phone is dead and Xiaomi support is nowhere to be seen. They said they will contact me in 24h and its been 3 days.
If you really rely on your phone then please buy a phone that has real customer support. Best case scenario you have to send phone to China and worst case scenario you have to buy a new phone.
otyg said:
Vendor rom is a very stable rom given to sellers to flash for international buyers, most users would never notice, however for enthusiasts it can cause problems getting the device unlocked since it's not identified by the unlock tool, causing users to have to go through a semi-difficult process getting it back to the stable or developer firmware so we can properly unlock it.
(if you do buy one I suggest you ask them to send one with the Chinese firmware since they are easier to flash and unlock)
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For the bootloader there is several ways to unofficially unlock it but they are risky, I won't go into that since it should be only as a last resort.
to request xiaomi to unlock your device you go to this website
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
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....boot your phone to fast boot and then press unlock on the tool, and it should unlock (unless you have the troublesome vendor firmware), if unlocked now you can install twrp / cm13 / root / xposed ..etc
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you can flash the official miui roms with the locked bootloader
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I bought for my parents 2 Redmi 3 for them to enjoy. I know vendors hinder with the Rom so I usually ask to keep the phone on its original chinese Rom when i buy for myself or for my wife.
However this time I made a mistake thinking that who needs OTA for my parents and i ordered it as it is.
Turned out all google services stops working in the next day whatever I do (reboots, resets, formats, etc...).
I tried flashing via updater app the global rom, it failed.
I tried flashing by rebooting to recovery, it didnt reboot to recovery.
I tried some other stuff which failed.
I downloaded xiaomi unlock tool, signed in, and tried to unlock the bootloader. It didn't work.
I read somehow on miui forums that it's probably a driver issue (something about disabling signature which i'm not familiar with).
Can you please help me?! What to do now? Steps or a guide would be awesome.
Thanks,
I've tried the official unlock and it says can't verify. I tried every tutorial to get around that, activated SIM, going on i.mi.com, etc. I even contacted support US, Hong Kong support, and India support and they all gave me the same garbage auto replies.
I've tried unofficial unlock (2 different methods I believe) and none of them worked. I'm losing my mind.
Does anyone know if there's a different or updated method for Kate? Last time I tried to unlock was 2.5 weeks ago
Somewhere along the line of flashing fastboot roms my network started bugging out. It constantly connects and disconnects, and there's no LTE. I don't think I've ever loaded a bad rom so I don't know how this happened but I think I can troubleshoot that if I can at least get a custom recovery on this stupid thing.
Thanks in advance
I had problems at first too.i flashed global beta thru updater on phone.went to dev options then mi unlock status and linked phone to my account.unlocked first try after that.
marcukial said:
I had problems at first too.i flashed global beta thru updater on phone.went to dev options then mi unlock status and linked phone to my account.unlocked first try after that.
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By Global beta do you mean global dev?
I'll give it another try
I just gave up and used this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
You might need to flash an older version of MIUI. I think I used 6.11.3 - currently running Resurrection Remix 5.8.0 with Radon Kernel with locked Bootloader without a problem (well, other than the typical Nougat bugs)
Endzeitkind said:
I just gave up and used this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
You might need to flash an older version of MIUI. I think I used 6.11.3 - currently running Resurrection Remix 5.8.0 with Radon Kernel with locked Bootloader without a problem (well, other than the typical Nougat bugs)
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I found a 6.11.3 fastboot rom but when going to flash it says it cant find flash_all_except_storage.bat. And I looked that up and apparently it means it's not a fastboot rom, which is false because the other roms ive flashed didnt hvae storage.bat either.
Mi PCsuite also isnt pulling up the phone in recovery mode so that's useless.
Im about to throw this phone in the garbage honestly. Ive tried just about everything.
I tried the method you mentioned about replacing the recovery image but it didnt work at all
EDIT: Found another rom that works with the updater, but it gave me an error saying its an older version of MIUI. seriously this is pretty ridiculous
rasheemo said:
I've tried the official unlock and it says can't verify. I tried every tutorial to get around that, activated SIM, going on i.mi.com, etc. I even contacted support US, Hong Kong support, and India support and they all gave me the same garbage auto replies.
I've tried unofficial unlock (2 different methods I believe) and none of them worked. I'm losing my mind.
Does anyone know if there's a different or updated method for Kate? Last time I tried to unlock was 2.5 weeks ago
Somewhere along the line of flashing fastboot roms my network started bugging out. It constantly connects and disconnects, and there's no LTE. I don't think I've ever loaded a bad rom so I don't know how this happened but I think I can troubleshoot that if I can at least get a custom recovery on this stupid thing.
Thanks in advance
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follow this thread.
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/unlock-redmi-note-3-bootloader-without-official-permission/
I have unlocked bootloaders of my 2 phones (1 kenzo, 1 kate), in process of unlocking I was getting error while flashing it was giving me the error of "no system storage" (Not remembered whole message).
when that error occurs to me I got stucked on bootloop then I get jumped directly to "step 18" in both device's unlocking.
in the end I was done an additional step which was about to flash recovery through fastboot.
To flash TWRP recovery through fastboot
just execute the below command if you get your unlocked you device bootloader.
"fastboot flash recovery filename.img"
then just get into recovery mode and flash your desired custom rom.
I have follwed same procedure twice and it worked for me, hope so that it'll help you.
Best Of Luck.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/bootloader-unlock-snapdragon-t3530395
follow this.
Hello everyone, I and my father have the exact same phone (kenzo). The problem is that even though on mine everything works like a charm and I have changed a lot of roms, my father's phone every time I try anything goes soft bricked or have problems with signal and settings. Currently I have flashed via edl the Chinese Dev rom(5.1.1) with which everything works, besides the restrictions of the rom version(language, gapps). I must say that when I first install the Chinese Dev the Sim is not recognised or I have no signal. After the first update everything is ok and calling function works like a charm. After That I try to install twrp (zxc by ~xm) and restore a backup from the previous working installation, but the only I get is settings app fc and problems with calls. Neither of the two sides hear the other while in call. This occurred when I flashed a mm bootloader zip in order to boot to nitrogen is. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3tM1cVKiyp6Q3RvNUtLdEp1Q3M/view ) The rom booted but I had no sound in calling, and the other side couldn't hear either. Any ideas?
Thanks for your time!
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Hello everyone, I and my father have the exact same phone (kenzo). The problem is that even though on mine everything works like a charm and I have changed a lot of roms, my father's phone every time I try anything goes soft bricked or have problems with signal and settings. Currently I have flashed via edl the Chinese Dev rom(5.1.1) with which everything works, besides the restrictions of the rom version(language, gapps). I must say that when I first install the Chinese Dev the Sim is not recognised or I have no signal. After the first update everything is ok and calling function works like a charm. After That I try to install twrp (zxc by ~xm) and restore a backup from the previous working installation, but the only I get is settings app fc and problems with calls. Neither of the two sides hear the other while in call. This occurred when I flashed a mm bootloader zip in order to boot to nitrogen is. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3tM1cVKiyp6Q3RvNUtLdEp1Q3M/view ) The rom booted but I had no sound in calling, and the other side couldn't hear either. Any ideas?
Thanks for your time!
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Is ur device bootloader is unlocked ?
If yes then by which method u had unlocked by unofficial way or by official way?
Criston said:
Is ur device bootloader is unlocked ?
If yes then by which method u had unlocked by unofficial way or by official way?
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I used to unlock it the official way. I found a post in the nitrogenOS thread that said that if the rom doesn't boot I should flash the zip that I have mentioned in my post. They said it was the mm bootloader. The zip contains a file named emmc_appsboot.mbn which is also on the unofficial unlock zip. So I suppose I unlocked it unofficially. I must say that every time after flashing fastboot rom the mi unlock said that bootloader was already unlocked.
Aristalex said:
I used to unlock it the official way. I found a post in the nitrogenOS thread that said that if the rom doesn't boot I should flash the zip that I have mentioned in my post. They said it was the mm bootloader. The zip contains a file named emmc_appsboot.mbn which is also on the unofficial unlock zip. So I suppose I unlocked it unofficially. I must say that every time after flashing fastboot rom the mi unlock said that bootloader was already unlocked.
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U should unlock using the official way if u dont want to face any problem
And also if wanna Flash any custom rom first clean Flash miui using Mi flash tool and google how to Flash custom rom on kenzo
make sure u have backup of all ur files
Criston said:
U should unlock using the official way if u dont want to face any problem
And also if wanna Flash any custom rom first clean Flash miui using Mi flash tool and google how to Flash custom rom on kenzo
make sure u have backup of all ur files
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Yes yes I know that with my kenzo everything works if I follow your advice. But with my father's one simply doesn't. I flashed the official miui with mi flash tool. The bootloader remained unlocked without reason. Also I tried clean flash and lock option on the tool without success. Then I wiped data and dalvik and cache and dirty flashed a miui custom rom over it. For the time being everything works perfectly except of the fingerprint sensor. Aida 64 recognize the fp, every other app not. Also I flashed radon kernel because I had settings app FC. That's all. I hope the info help you understand the situation that I am in, and find a way to make it respond as mine...
Mine and the other are exactly the same, they even had the same number on the sticker in the back and same fingerprint sensor. Mine takes every rom, unlock update without problems. My father's not. It is crazy...
I don't know why I saw everywhere that, to update from 10.0.3.0 Global Stable to Beta 8.10.25, you could only do with unlocked BL (even using XiaoMiTool it says that).
This is because I can say that I was able to do the update, not via OTA (it fails with an error message explained below) or via EDL, but via other method with a locked BL, no root and no custom recovery. To clarify, I'm using a Global Version of the Mi 8, with the Chinese Version i'ts probably not possible but I'm not sure since I did not test it, but from what I read it's not safe.
So here's what I did:
I used Xiaomi ADB: ht tp://ww w.xiaomit ool.co m/adb (just aggregate to make a link, I can't post links yet), and just install and follow the steps on the site and you are good to go
In the process, the first time it logged an error on the console that already happened when I tried to update via OTA updater (something like "Your android version is different from the current one and bla bla bla...") but right in the next attempt was successfull (the attempts are done automatically). Also, nothing was erased during the process, all data was kept which is nice
Link for the ROM: htt p://bigo ta.d.miui.co m/8.10.25/miui_M I8Global_8.10.25_f598e a6e8b_9.0.zip (no spaces ofc)
dugapila said:
i don't know why i saw everywhere that, to update from 10.0.3.0 global stable to beta 8.10.25, you could only do with unlocked bl (even using xiaomitool it says that).
This is because i can say that i was able to do the update, not via ota (it fails with an error message explained below) or via edl, but via other method with a locked bl, no root and no custom recovery. To clarify, i'm using a global version of the mi 8, with the chinese version i'ts probably not possible but i'm not sure since i did not test it, but from what i read it's not safe.
So here's what i did:
I used xiaomi adb: Ht tp://ww w.xiaomit ool.co m/adb (just aggregate to make a link, i can't post links yet), and just install and follow the steps on the site and you are good to go
in the process, the first time it logged an error on the console that already happened when i tried to update via ota updater (something like "your android version is different from the current one and bla bla bla...") but right in the next attempt was successfull (the attempts are done automatically). Also, nothing was erased during the process, all data was kept which is nice
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although you have successfully do it., it was still a very risky move. If you brick the phone with bootloader locked, it will be very troublesome procedure afterwards. I do not encourage people to risk their phone. Just unlock your phone bootloader first. A month wait worth more then bricking your phone with locked bootloader>
AzleeKarliff said:
although you have successfully do it., it was still a very risky move. If you brick the phone with bootloader locked, it will be very troublesome procedure afterwards. I do not encourage people to risk their phone. Just unlock your phone bootloader first. A month wait worth more then bricking your phone with locked bootloader>
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I don't know why it's risky. As long as i have global version and flash an official mi ROM (with version equal or greater than what I have, even if it's beta version) I think I'm fine, why do you think it's risky?
dugapila said:
I don't know why it's risky. As long as i have global version and flash an official mi ROM (with version equal or greater than what I have, even if it's beta version) I think I'm fine, why do you think it's risky?
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If you bricked your phone with Locked BL , you may not be able to revive it thru flashing since it may not allow flashing other firmware or recovery like TWRP. Also, ARB may brick your phone if you flashed old version.
Tried. Didn't work for me
engineer000 said:
If you bricked your phone with Locked BL , you may not be able to revive it thru flashing since it may not allow flashing other firmware or recovery like TWRP. Also, ARB may brick your phone if you flashed old version.
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I flashed to a newer version ofc (even so because it's from Android 8.1 to 9) and you are always allowed to flash and official ROM, even if everything goes wrong, flash back to the Global stable. The tool also notifies and doesn't proceed to flash the ROM if all attempts are tried and unsuccessful.
With things like custom recoveries is where you brick your phones, cause people either don't download and official ROM or something goes wrong and with unlocked BL you're getting screwed...
Also to wait like 25 more days to unlock BL I was like damn it let's try this method and voilá
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Tried. Didn't work for me
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What version are you on? And are you global or chinese version?
Exactly the same of you. From Global 10.0.3 to Developer 8.10.25. My Mi 8 is official global version with locked bootloader (for now, i have to wait the last 10 days)
ricpicpr said:
Exactly the same of you. From Global 10.0.3 to Developer 8.10.25. My Mi 8 is official global version with locked bootloader (for now, i have to wait the last 10 days)
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I have 30 days to wait because I already unlocked one device on my account. And same as you I can't flash by this method.
8.11.1 beta full ROM update
This was officially suspended for our device, but I'll post it anyway for those that want it.
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.11.1/miui_MI8Global_8.11.1_ed2903c393_9.0.zip
Flash at your own risk...
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I flashed to a newer version ofc (even so because it's from Android 8.1 to 9) and you are always allowed to flash and official ROM, even if everything goes wrong, flash back to the Global stable. The tool also notifies and doesn't proceed to flash the ROM if all attempts are tried and unsuccessful.
With things like custom recoveries is where you brick your phones, cause people either don't download and official ROM or something goes wrong and with unlocked BL you're getting screwed...
Also to wait like 25 more days to unlock BL I was like damn it let's try this method and voilá
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if camera is better in 8.10.25 than the stable, I may try this. can you confirm if camera is better or not? Thanks
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if camera is better in 8.10.25 than the stable, I may try this. can you confirm if camera is better or not? Thanks
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I don't know. Maybe on the front camera it's better stabilized for photos but other than that I don't notice anything special. I use the Google Camera anyways (link for that: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_6.1.009_MI8_V1a.apk), it's much better, even more for low-light situations (although the latest version still has some bugs and missing some features that I hope will be addressed in the future)
ricpicpr said:
Exactly the same of you. From Global 10.0.3 to Developer 8.10.25. My Mi 8 is official global version with locked bootloader (for now, i have to wait the last 10 days)
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I don't know then. Maybe if you try one more time. I don't think it will brick anyways because if the process fails, then the command line of the tool will say it can't do it and will not flash, at least afaic.
I will wait for a new ota then will immediately flash the beta?