Adware ROM! - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers

Adware ROM! - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers

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?

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Questions regarding modding

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,

Unlocking Global Stable Rom 8.1.1.0 MHOMIDI

Hello I am from india and using redmi note 3 snapdragon with Miui global stable 8.1.1.0 [MHOMIDI] .
I got messege from mi that my account is verified now.
Overall...I did all things...to unlock my device officially.
But stuck on 50% ...could not verify device.
I did all things mentioned on each place of internet.
But failed .
1. Now I want to know clearly ...is it possible to unlock my device with global stable rom or not?
Because I do not want to loss my data again...
2. if its not possible to unlock global stable rom...then pls provide me compatible link for developer rom for my device in india ?
3. is it possible to switch from global stable to developer stable without losing any of my data and installed app?
Pls give me clear answers.

You can unlock on global stable rom. But you need to wait for few days (usually 4-5 days) before trying to unlock (applicable for developer rom as well). I was also in a similar situation. I flashed global developer rom, waited for 4 days and then it unlocked successfully.
And regarding flashing developer rom, you can flash the developer rom recovery zip from the updater app. Your internal storage will not be erased, but your apps and their data will be deleted. You can easily restore them if you create a backup from the MIUI backup app.

jayaram95 said:
You can unlock on global stable rom. But you need to wait for few days (usually 4-5 days) before trying to unlock (applicable for developer rom as well). I was also in a similar situation. I flashed global developer rom, waited for 4 days and then it unlocked successfully.
And regarding flashing developer rom, you can flash the developer rom recovery zip from the updater app. Your internal storage will not be erased, but your apps and their data will be deleted. You can easily restore them if you create a backup from the MIUI backup app.
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Thanks you meant I don't need to go for developer rom.
I can unlock my global stable rom?
And I need to wait....
Today is my 8th day after receiving messege .

if you are in stable beta what ever chines no mater what firmware you cant its coz of server im pretty sure you are not kenzo user you are kate user that mean redmi note 3 SD wait or unlock unofficial...... kate user cant unlock by official sorry server is F up

I have a Kate and after flashing global beta thru updater I unlocked officially first try.before that on stable I failed every time.in dev options in unlock status link device to account then try.

Amirphp said:
Thanks you meant I don't need to go for developer rom.
I can unlock my global stable rom?
And I need to wait....
Today is my 8th day after receiving messege .
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It doesn't matter whether you are on stable or beta rom. You get that "couldn't verify device" error because your mi account details have not been refreshed in xiaomi's servers.
Well, regarding wait time, it may vary. Once you give an unsuccessful unlock attempt, wait for 3-4 days before giving another try.

Unlocked today.
Now I can confirm....that bootloader unlock is possible on Global Stable Rom.
We don't need to go through developer beta Rom.
I had unlocked bootloader today on My Global Stable Rom indian variant.
Now What is the main key point to avoid stuck at 50%(could not verify device)...Read this.
1. Apply for bootloader unlock permission....with the same number which you are using in your phone Miui account.
2. Wait some days until you don't receive sms....after receiving confirmation sms...you again need to wait for 11 days.
3. After 11 days ...download unlock tool from Miui and adb driver.
4. Install adb driver....and check your device is showing in device manager on PC.
5. Now in your phone you must log into same account which you verified.
Also one more very important thing is that You must inserted that same sim card in slot 1 ...for which you verified.
if you used another sim card ...while log into same account...but still you will never able to unlock.
So must use same sim card.
6. Also must check mi cloud and log into there and verify your account there.
7. Now run mi unlock tool in pc as admin and log into same account.
8. Enable usb debugging and unlock options in your phone. And shut down.
9. Boot into fastboot mode and connect...unlock...will work successfully.
10. You don't need to remove your fingerprint or patterns before unlock...as I read on various place...it's not required.
Also no any data loss...after unlock it will auto boot...and your all data and will intact...

I was also getting couldn't verify device error. But after few days I was able to unlock it officially via mi unlock tool on 8.1.1.0 MM Stable rom. I am using ZCX TWRP Recovery and inbuilt root.

marcukial said:
I have a Kate and after flashing global beta thru updater I unlocked officially first try.before that on stable I failed every time.in dev options in unlock status link device to account then try.
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What do you mean by "global beta"? Global DEV ROM?
Can you please share what version did you use when successfully unlocked?

Unlocking working on Global Stable Rom too....
As I unlocked....
So it's not necessary to flash developer(beta) Rom.

Soft Bricked, trying to flash MIUI Global

Yes, I'm a noob of sorts.
So I tried clean flashing LOS 14 over CM 13 (followed instructions up to the last dot) and along the way, I soft bricked my device. I'm not sure what exactly happened, but my phone won't completely boot up anymore. It just shows the "Mi" icon for about 2 seconds and it shuts off. Thankfully, I am still able to go into fastboot mode. I'm not sure where to go from there though.
I've looked into different threads on how I can unbrick my device, but I'm not sure if I should just go with it. I did download a lot of tools and stuff to make sure that I'm good to go before I start doing anything. Right now, what I want to do is to flash the latest MIUI Global official ROM, no roots, no custom recovery. Just a clean MIUI Rom. I know some bits and pieces of technical stuff since I've been flashing roms for a year now, but I'm kinda hesitant to follow some of threads because I don't want to brick my device further.
SOME INFO THAT MIGHT HELP:
- I had Magisk
- I can't access TWRP
- My bootloader is unlocked unofficially
- I can only access fastboot
- the last things I flashed before this happened: latest MIUI kenzo firmware, LOS 14 and OpenGapps
Any help is appreciated. If I'm in the wrong place, or if there's already a guide out there, please point me to the right direction. Thank you!

All you need is here: http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
Just select "Clean all" at the bottom of MiFlash to keep your bootloader unlocked.
Edit:
I would recommend flashing 8.5.1.0 fastboot ROM (this one is currently hidden on MIUI site).
Download link, for kenzo - Global stable

Your bootloader got relocked since you unlocked it unofficially, unlock it again using mi unlock.

[Update] Miui 10 Global Beta 8.10.25

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

ricpicpr said:
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...

dugapila said:
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

engineer000 said:
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?

[GUIDE] Bricked K20 Pro after flashing (raphaelin) 10.3.3

Hello Xda and K20 Pro-ians.
Just wanted to share with you what I did after accidentally selected “ clean all and lock” options during the process of putting in K20 Pro India ROM (raphaelin) 10.3.3 into my K20 Pro which was running on China (raphael) 10.3.14.
Started reading the forum and somehow TEST POINT Reset was my last option as I can’t boot into the ROM and was at the Recovery screen, Tried EDL as well still no go
I read through some post, and one of the members mentioned about using an older version of Unlocking application. Immediately, I tried all possible version that I could find and so far version “miflash_unlock-en-2.2.406.5” did the unlocking and straight went into the newly installed India ROM(raphaelin).
FYI. the latest version of MiUNlock doesn’t permit you to unlock bootloader process for another 30days (Mi Policies)
Steps Taken
1. Got my New Phone ( China Rom ) updated to version 10.3.14
2. Read through the post in XDA and begin ripping off my warranty -> Downloaded India Rom 10.3.3
3. Unlock Bootloader (waited for three days) -> starts flashing -> With Clean all and Lock option being checked! - FML!
4. Tried to unlock again with Miflash version 3~ no go
5. Install MiFlash unlock 2.2.4
6. Booth into Fastboot. Run the app and waited for 6 to 8 minute for the unlocking process.
7. Phone restarted
8. Happy days!
If the post help, just buy me a beer
bitcoin = 38s3pyXL4yS47JNZRxRYiRZkGypUwrjusz
Ether = 0xB2e0f140b8d1704Db8BEdaB2D812D07bC33Bf5c5
to download MiFlash Unlock version 2.2.4 simply google it

Thank you, I am sure this will help many people.
Here is the download link for miflash 2.2.406.5: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195901972

Thanks !
Legend! I tried putting the link in however due to the infancy of my user account, I am not allowed to do so
thank you again!

After installing 10.3.3 indian rom to your chinese K20 pro, does it automatically change to L1 security policy and your able to watch netflix in HDR?

Jumundz said:
Hello Xda and K20 Pro-ians.
Just wanted to share with you what I did after accidentally selected “ clean all and lock” options during the process of putting in K20 Pro India ROM (raphaelin) 10.3.3 into my K20 Pro which was running on China (raphael) 10.3.14.
Started reading the forum and somehow TEST POINT Reset was my last option as I can’t boot into the ROM and was at the Recovery screen, Tried EDL as well still no go
I read through some post, and one of the members mentioned about using an older version of Unlocking application. Immediately, I tried all possible version that I could find and so far version “miflash_unlock-en-2.2.406.5” did the unlocking and straight went into the newly installed India ROM(raphaelin).
FYI. the latest version of MiUNlock doesn’t permit you to unlock bootloader process for another 30days (Mi Policies)
Steps Taken
1. Got my New Phone ( China Rom ) updated to version 10.3.14
2. Read through the post in XDA and begin ripping off my warranty -> Downloaded India Rom 10.3.3
3. Unlock Bootloader (waited for three days) -> starts flashing -> With Clean all and Lock option being checked! - FML!
4. Tried to unlock again with Miflash version 3~ no go
5. Install MiFlash unlock 2.2.4
6. Booth into Fastboot. Run the app and waited for 6 to 8 minute for the unlocking process.
7. Phone restarted
8. Happy days!
If the post help, just buy me a beer
bitcoin = 38s3pyXL4yS47JNZRxRYiRZkGypUwrjusz
Ether = 0xB2e0f140b8d1704Db8BEdaB2D812D07bC33Bf5c5
to download MiFlash Unlock version 2.2.4 simply google it
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So with this version no need to use test point?

overcustom said:
So with this version no need to use test point?
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Apparently that's the claim. I don't imagine there's going to be many volunteers to deliberately brick their phone just to try this out.
We'll have to wait for the next person whose too impatient to fully read the guides and accidentally bricks the phone, before we can get any validation.

Robbo.5000 said:
Apparently that's the claim. I don't imagine there's going to be many volunteers to deliberately brick their phone just to try this out.
We'll have to wait for the next person whose too impatient to fully read the guides and accidentally bricks the phone, before we can get any validation.
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Hi Zadjalixx, unfortunately, is still L3, xiao mi need to up their game for this ~ I didn't root or load any custom recovery like TWARP into this phone YET. My initial Idea is the review the phone so I can use it for my daily drive. Also I can't see Netflix in PLaystore, ( so is a bummer for sure ). you have any alternative that could suggest? thanks mate.
overcustom said:
So with this version no need to use test point?
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Yeah , so far that works for me , I have given up at 1st and ready to make use of the hairdryer to remove the back cover to perform the test point reset.
I read through some treads which I am having issues to trace back, by using an older version of miflash unlock we can unlock the phone without the wait for another 30days.
Like Robo says we need to wait for the next victim to do so ~ I should have recorded a video during that process. Cheers ~

About Netflix, you can download the APK on apkmirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netfl...oid-tv-6-2-5-build-2789-android-apk-download/

DontDamnMe said:
About Netflix, you can download the APK on apkmirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netfl...oid-tv-6-2-5-build-2789-android-apk-download/
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I don't think this will work . due to teh security level , It needs to have L1 rather then L3 to use Netflix service.

I also made the same mistake. I tried to unlock with newest and older unlock tool, but it failed. It is showing to go and check unlock status from the developer option. My device can't boot then how can to developer option?? Please suggest me what should I do. Thanks in advance

Nachiketa.jstu said:
I also made the same mistake. I tried to unlock with newest and older unlock tool, but it failed. It is showing to go and check unlock status from the developer option. My device can't boot then how can to developer option?? Please suggest me what should I do. Thanks in advance
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you need to download the chinese or indian fastboot rom and install it trough mi flash tool, then once the rom is installed again, you can go into the menu to enable bootloader unlock. Then you probably have to wait a week until you can unlock it using the xiaomi unlock tool.
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Everytime I use the latest unlocker tool my phone won't boot to OS anymore and the stock recovery boots up. I have to do a factory reset and then i have to apply for the bootloader to unlock again.
Is there an option to see the unlock time without needing to reset the phone?

dev-DaT said:
you need to download the chinese or indian fastboot rom and install it trough mi flash tool, then once the rom is installed again, you can go into the menu to enable bootloader unlock. Then you probably have to wait a week until you can unlock it using the xiaomi unlock tool.
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Everytime I use the latest unlocker tool my phone won't boot to OS anymore and the stock recovery boots up. I have to do a factory reset and then i have to apply for the bootloader to unlock again.
Is there an option to see the unlock time without needing to reset the phone?
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Yeap I MR Dev-T is right did the same ~ it should get your phone runnign in no time. Good luck

Jumundz said:
Yeap I MR Dev-T is right did the same ~ it should get your phone runnign in no time. Good luck
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How is this correct? While Installing India rom, the bootoader got locked and you’re stuck at the Recovery menu. How Can you Enable Developer Options to bind the ID again when the device doesn’t boot?
Are you saying post the lockout, you booted immediately into fastboot and used the Mi Unlock?

dev-DaT said:
you need to download the chinese or indian fastboot rom and install it trough mi flash tool, then once the rom is installed again, you can go into the menu to enable bootloader unlock. Then you probably have to wait a week until you can unlock it using the xiaomi unlock tool.
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Everytime I use the latest unlocker tool my phone won't boot to OS anymore and the stock recovery boots up. I have to do a factory reset and then i have to apply for the bootloader to unlock again.
Is there an option to see the unlock time without needing to reset the phone?
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Nachiketa.jstu said:
I also made the same mistake. I tried to unlock with newest and older unlock tool, but it failed. It is showing to go and check unlock status from the developer option. My device can't boot then how can to developer option?? Please suggest me what should I do. Thanks in advance
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Hi Mate, you tired using MiFlash unlock 2.2.4 as well ? Does it work. Basically once i Login to using my MI account and I leave the application run for few minutes and then I am able unlock the bootloader.
Most important step is that you need to put your phone to fastboot then unlock using older version -> then you should be able to boot into your ROM then from there you can enter the developer mode. But initially you should have your phone unlock(boot loader 1st right)
hope it works.

You need to boot your phone into fastboot. in order for the application to work.
Recovery menu ( Original Recovery from Mi / I have yet to load custom recovery like TWRP )
you could restart the phone and boot into fastboot even you are in the original recovery menu. Not sure if that makes sense.
thanks

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Jumundz said:
You need to boot your phone into fastboot. in order for the application to work.
Recovery menu ( Original Recovery from Mi / I have yet to load custom recovery like TWRP )
you could restart the phone and boot into fastboot even you are in the original recovery menu. Not sure if that makes sense.
thanks
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This is a problem, when trying to pass the Chinese rom with the bootloader unlocked, the phone neither turns on nor fastboot mode and is only recognized via edl, have any idea what I can do?

I can't post external link. If you search on YouTube K20Pro EDL recovery you will get the video , that that is what you looking for.
The application only works if you are in fastboot mode. Thx and good luck
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kinraraland said:
I can't post external link. If you search on YouTube K20Pro EDL recovery you will get the video , that that is what you looking for.
The application only works if you are in fastboot mode. Thx and good luck
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thank you very much, do you know which channel talks about this?

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