Problems unlocking and installing a stock ROM on Xiaomi Redmi 3 - Xiaomi Redmi 3 Questions & Answers

Hello,
I'm trying to install an official ROM from Xiaomi on a Redmi 3 I purchased from a french website, which means it has a "custom" Rom. I already asked Xiaomi to unlock the bootloader and received my code. However, as I don't have a developper version installed, I can't seem to unlock. And when I try to update to the last global developper version (http://en.miui.com/download-298.html), I can't install it using any of the methods explained.
Could someone please explain to me how to do that?
Thanks!

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LeRalouf said:
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You need to install it via MiFlash in EDL mode. The same as here http://en.miui.com/a-234.html but you need to press Volume+ and power and choose download instead of entering fastboot.

cukru said:
You need to install it via MiFlash in EDL mode. The same as here http://en.miui.com/a-234.html but you need to press Volume+ and power and choose download instead of entering fastboot.
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Thanks a lot, that works
(Yes, even 3 months later ^^)

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how to change to global rom?

Hi all,
I want to update to global rom, but i can't enter EDL mode as shown in this guide : http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
Can someone tell me if i need to flash it in EDL mode or can i flash it through fastboot using miflash(in this case do i need to clear all data?)?
Update app not working, can't verify update message.
I am on the redmi note 3 snapdragon, version 7.2.5 china
Who can explain me what to do?
Solved by reinstalling adb & fastboot package
Sir one question- I want to flash Chinese ROM on my global ROM. Do I have to unlock bootloader?
ankjain said:
Sir one question- I want to flash Chinese ROM on my global ROM. Do I have to unlock bootloader?
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No you do not have to. Flash it according to the tutorial in the link above. Make sure you have all programs and fastboot drivers installed on your pc and it should go very quickly. You will have to wipe user data and such, so remember that.
The fastboot rom is also there in the link.

New Redminote 3 Pro can't flash ROMs

Hi guys,
Just recently purchased redmi note 3 pro 32gb from gearbest.
Phone should be international version with 7.2.13.00(LHOCNCL) preinstalled.
I found that I cannot flash any standard / developer ROM when official website by using built-in flash tool.
Any way to go from here? to at least receive OTA updates and in future I will like to try out Ressurection rom.
thanks.
Your ROM is unexsisting one, cooked by the seller.
You must flash a new one clean via EDL mode and MiFlash
This CN in the name means Chinese, and the numbers says that the rom is only modified to support more languages.
pakudaboy said:
Hi guys,
Just recently purchased redmi note 3 pro 32gb from gearbest.
Phone should be international version with 7.2.13.00(LHOCNCL) preinstalled.
I found that I cannot flash any standard / developer ROM when official website by using built-in flash tool.
Any way to go from here? to at least receive OTA updates and in future I will like to try out Ressurection rom.
thanks.
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Yes ^he^ is correct . Download a rom from the mi website . And then flash the rom using MiFlash tool . then you should be able install roms .
s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Your ROM is unexsisting one, cooked by the seller.
You must flash a new one clean via EDL mode and MiFlash
This CN in the name means Chinese, and the numbers says that the rom is only modified to support more languages.
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thanks guys.
Does this mean i need to wait for unlock bootloader first?
my MI account has previous device linked which I just removed now and set to my new phone.
might take weeks to get approval?
or is there a guy to by pass the locked bootloader?
thanks.
pakudaboy said:
thanks guys.
Does this mean i need to wait for unlock bootloader first?
my MI account has previous device linked which I just removed now and set to my new phone.
might take weeks to get approval?
or is there a guy to by pass the locked bootloader?
thanks.
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This procedure works on locked bootloader.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
s-u-f-f-e-r said:
This procedure works on locked bootloader.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
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thanks so much for the info
will I lost my IMEI if I use miflash and choose FlashALL per that guide?
pakudaboy said:
thanks so much for the info
will I lost my IMEI if I use miflash and choose FlashALL per that guide?
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No you wont loose your IMEI. Basically you are just flashing official MIUI Rom, your IMEI details are stored in another partition (non volatile) and FlashAll will not touch them.
You are safe to follow this guide, and by the way you would not be able to unlock the bootloader (the official way) from this vendor Rom. So if you plan to do so later, here you go with this first step.
gunmoule said:
No you wont loose your IMEI. Basically you are just flashing official MIUI Rom, your IMEI details are stored in another partition (non volatile) and FlashAll will not touch them.
You are safe to follow this guide, and by the way you would not be able to unlock the bootloader (the official way) from this vendor Rom. So if you plan to do so later, here you go with this first step.
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thanks for ur info.
yeh, I tried to unlock it with official tool but kept failing.
I'll give that guide a show later when I'm home.
hopefully I don't brick my phone..lol
guide works great!
now i'm with global 7.3.7
is there a guide to flash TWRP with locked bootloader as well?
thanks!
pakudaboy said:
thanks for ur info.
yeh, I tried to unlock it with official tool but kept failing.
I'll give that guide a show later when I'm home.
hopefully I don't brick my phone..lol
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Unlocking was successful only on dev rom in my case
pakudaboy said:
guide works great!
now i'm with global 7.3.7
is there a guide to flash TWRP with locked bootloader as well?
thanks!
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Read up this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708 , this: http://en.miui.com/thread-240531-1-1.html and this: http://en.miui.com/thread-296053-1-1.html
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Unlocking was successful only on dev rom in my case
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ok
i'm flashing dev ROM now.
going to try if i can unlock BL.
so there no way to install TWRP without unlock BL first?
my situation is bit messed up, because I had Redmi Note 2 linke to same mobile number.
so when I tried to unlock it it keeps saying "Couldn't verify device, Current accoutn is different from the account info on the device" but i'm 100% sure i'm using same account tho.
s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Unlocking was successful only on dev rom in my case
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unlocked fine with Dev ROM!
sweet
now time to find out how to flash TWRP!
Put the recovery image file in the folder from Unlocker.
Press Shift and Right click with the mouse on the empty space in the folder.
In the context menu choose Open Command Window Here
Put the phone in fastboot mode
Write in the terminal
fastboot flash recovery and write down the name of the image. For example:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
or
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Success.
s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Put the recovery image file in the folder from Unlocker.
Press Shift and Right click with the mouse on the empty space in the folder.
In the context menu choose Open Command Window Here
Put the phone in fastboot mode
Write in the terminal
fastboot flash recovery and write down the name of the image. For example:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
or
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Success.
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done.
TWRP flashed, but somehow lost wifi function in Dev Rom
going to try flash Resurrection over see if that fix it.
seems everything's working now with RR rom!
thanks so much for everyone's help especially s-u-f-f-e-r!

TWRP without unlocking bootloader

If I flash TWRP using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/red...-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294/page1
Will I be able to normally flash CM/MIUI roms without unlocking bootloader. My bootloader was never unlocked btw.
I dont care about OTA update, I never dirty flash. Always clean
@malimukk
Hi,
Of course you can do that, just read the second post of OP.
Thanks.
karkand said:
@malimukk
Hi,
Of course you can do that, just read the second post of OP.
Thanks.
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Also flash kernels etc.?
I have seen some discussions about which TWRP to install. Alka or Cofface.. what would you recommend?
Thanks
i replaced the default recovery.img with twrp 3.0.2 (renamed and replaced as recovery.img)for redmi note 3.the phone flashed sucessfully but i cant enter into recovery mode.when i press "power+volume up" its showing to connect charger.even tried from the updator app but no use.any help !
superstar007 said:
i replaced the default recovery.img with twrp 3.0.2 (renamed and replaced as recovery.img)for redmi note 3.the phone flashed sucessfully but i cant enter into recovery mode.when i press "power+volume up" its showing to connect charger.even tried from the updator app but no use.any help !
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Do you have an unlocked bootloader? You need to check in fastboot mode, by typing in fastboot oem device-info
you may have to boot straight to recovery, or the recovery image may get overwritten
my bootloader is locked.i think above method is for locked bootloader.right.i pressed power+volume up right after flashing(after disconnecting cable),phone showed mi logo and then after 5-6 seconds its showing to connect cable again. also when i use miflash tool to unlock bootloader.its not showing advanced menu in miflash tool.any solutionfor that too.my desktop is windows 7 32 bit os.do i need a 64 bit os to get all options in miflash tool.pls any solution.
Can anyone confirm the successful installation on Kenzo along with the step by step guide. And please let me know which fastboot rom should be used for fastboot flashing. Because we have 3 type of ROMs on Kenzo I.e. Global Stable, Global Developer or Chinese Developer rom. Please provide the step wise installation guide so that I can carry on
manudhomra said:
Can anyone confirm the successful installation on Kenzo along with the step by step guide. And please let me know which fastboot rom should be used for fastboot flashing. Because we have 3 type of ROMs on Kenzo I.e. Global Stable, Global Developer or Chinese Developer rom. Please provide the step wise installation guide so that I can carry on
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I can't write you a detailed step-by-step guide because my English is not so perfect, but: you need to install the Global/Chinese Developer rom. Must be Developer rom, but you can choose which of them (Chinese or Global).
I made it with Global Developer, so I can confirm that this method perfectly works.
Luck!
Mononitoto said:
I can't write you a detailed step-by-step guide because my English is not so perfect, but: you need to install the Global/Chinese Developer rom. Must be Developer rom, but you can choose which of them (Chinese or Global).
I made it with Global Developer, so I can confirm that this method perfectly works.
Luck!
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pls help
1.can i use official twrp version from there site or need any modded version
2.pls confirm i only have to replace "recovery.img" and no other system files
superstar007 said:
pls help
1.can i use official twrp version from there site or need any modded version
2.pls confirm i only have to replace "recovery.img" and no other system files
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You need the modded version and yes, only have to replace that .img and no other.
Check this thread, is which I followed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
Mononitoto said:
You need the modded version and yes, only have to replace that .img and no other.
Check this thread, is which I followed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
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thank you so much it worked perfectly.and i hope installing xposed framework wont be a problem in the future.

Bootloader

Can I Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP (ZCX~TWRP) On Stable ROM Kenzo 32GB v8.0.6. I've Obtained Permission and downloaded the required files ( ZCX TWRP ,Mi flash and Xiaomi drivers ) Please answer the questions below
1.Can I Unlock Bootloader on Stable ROM ?
2.Unlocking bootloader means I will loose all data right?
3.can I directly flash ZCX TWRP after unlocking bootloader ?
I couldnt unlock it on stable, but no harm if you try
Unlocking doesnt mean you will lose data, you lose nothing
You can flash after unlockibg bootloader.
And you can unlock it as many times you need (it gets locked if you flash MIUI again or if you switch MIUI android version..
redminote3 said:
I couldnt unlock it on stable, but no harm if you try
Unlocking doesnt mean you will lose data, you lose nothing
You can flash after unlockibg bootloader.
And you can unlock it as many times you need (it gets locked if you flash MIUI again or if you switch MIUI android version..
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I want to install TWRP and if I [ Can I ] flash MIUI developer ROM from TWRP ( full rom) the bootloader will be locked again
redminote3 said:
I couldnt unlock it on stable, but no harm if you try
Unlocking doesnt mean you will lose data, you lose nothing
You can flash after unlockibg bootloader.
And you can unlock it as many times you need (it gets locked if you flash MIUI again or if you switch MIUI android version..
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Thanks for your reply
Sampath521 said:
Can I Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP (ZCX~TWRP) On Stable ROM Kenzo 32GB v8.0.6. I've Obtained Permission and downloaded the required files ( ZCX TWRP ,Mi flash and Xiaomi drivers ) Please answer the questions below
1.Can I Unlock Bootloader on Stable ROM ?
2.Unlocking bootloader means I will loose all data right?
3.can I directly flash ZCX TWRP after unlocking bootloader ?
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1. try it, somebody able to unlock at stable rom while i can't do it with stable rom. moved to dev rom, and unlock successfully
2. nope, your data will remain untouch
3. yes...dont forget to reboot directly to twrp afterward to disable dm-verity.
abihary said:
1. try it, somebody able to unlock at stable rom while i can't do it with stable rom. moved to dev rom, and unlock successfully
2. nope, your data will remain untouch
3. yes...dont forget to reboot directly to twrp afterward to disable dm-verity.
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How did you move to Developer ROM my purpose for unlocking bootloader is to move into developer ROM please please tell me how to Move into developer ROM please???[emoji122] [emoji122]
Sampath521 said:
How did you move to Developer ROM my purpose for unlocking bootloader is to move into developer ROM please please tell me how to Move into developer ROM please[emoji122] [emoji122]
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if only move to developer ROM, you don't need to unlock first. you can directly move to dev rom using miflash.
all you need available here.
miflash --> MIUI ROM Flashing Tool (Size: 31MB)
fastboot ROM --> Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Developer Version Fastboot File Download
abihary said:
if only move to developer ROM, you don't need to unlock first. you can directly move to dev rom using miflash.
all you need available here.
miflash --> MIUI ROM Flashing Tool (Size: 31MB)
fastboot ROM --> Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Developer Version Fastboot File Download
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If I run mi flash.msi it opens Firefox and I can't get drivers for redmi note 3 please tell me the links and how to open MSI files
Sampath521 said:
If I run mi flash.msi it opens Firefox and I can't get drivers for redmi note 3 please tell me the links and how to open MSI files
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*.msi is installer app file for windows. it should act as *.exe file. not really understand why it open firefox.
drivers for device,easiest way is install mi pc suite in your pc. googling it and you'll easily found it
abihary said:
*.msi is installer app file for windows. it should act as *.exe file. not really understand why it open firefox.
drivers for device,easiest way is install mi pc suite in your pc. googling it and you'll easily found it
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I can't find it I found my but not Qualcomm Snapdragon please give me a link
Sampath521 said:
I can't find it I found my but not Qualcomm Snapdragon please give me a link
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It's in the same link that @abihary has mentioned http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
I have attached a screenshot here...
I managed to unlock BL yesterday on 12 years old 32bit laptop with XP
I could only enter fastboot mode, so I installed old MiFlash;
http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/MiPhone20151028.exe
Then I selected Drivers in that file to get ADB interface bootloader working, then I used MiUnlock and it went success
i didnt have my computer with 64bit win10 at hand where I have everything working tip top, so I tried that and it worked...maybe it can help someone too
Denis:) said:
I managed to unlock BL yesterday on 12 years old 32bit laptop with XP
I could only enter fastboot mode, so I installed old MiFlash;
http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/MiPhone20151028.exe
Then I selected Drivers in that file to get ADB interface bootloader working, then I used MiUnlock and it went success
i didnt have my computer with 64bit win10 at hand where I have everything working tip top, so I tried that and it worked...maybe it can help someone too
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you can use miflash 20160830 for 32 bit pc/laptop. i already try it using both 32 & 64 bit laptop
abihary said:
you can use miflash 20160830 for 32 bit pc/laptop. i already try it using both 32 & 64 bit laptop
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It doesnt work on WinXP, but it works on 32bit Win7+

MIUI Global 12.5.4.0 (RJBEUSF)

Hi, I'm trying to update my MIUI version to MIUI 13 however nothing is working, I am aware I've got a locked bootloader which is why I'm only trying to update via the Updated in Settings an odd thing is that my MIUI version is different from any version I've seen downloadable.
My version is RJBEUSF
EEA version is RJBEUXM
What to do?
Thanks
monarchgaming_ said:
Hi, I'm trying to update my MIUI version to MIUI 13 however nothing is working, I am aware I've got a locked bootloader which is why I'm only trying to update via the Updated in Settings an odd thing is that my MIUI version is different from any version I've seen downloadable.
My version is RJBEUSF
EEA version is RJBEUXM
What to do?
Thanks
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if you can't update via settings
reset device and try again if fail
then bootloader should be unlocked to try the 2nd official way
unlock bootloader with "mi unlock" on any pc or laptop
then download your desired ROM and flash it with "mi flash"
you can also relock bootloader again while flashing with mi flash
mong786 said:
if you can't update via settings
reset device and try again if fail
then bootloader should be unlocked to try the 2nd official way
unlock bootloader with "mi unlock" on any pc or laptop
then download your desired ROM and flash it with "mi flash"
you can also relock bootloader again while flashing with mi flash
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If I want to relock bootloader do I need my specific device's MIUI ROM? I'm trying to download it via the Settings but I think it's a "carrier" based MIUI rom and it's really limiting.
Only reason that I would want this is for resell value. Easier to sell a stock device than an open bootloader one.
Thanks btw for answering.
monarchgaming_ said:
If I want to relock bootloader do I need my specific device's MIUI ROM? I'm trying to download it via the Settings but I think it's a "carrier" based MIUI rom and it's really limiting.
Only reason that I would want this is for resell value. Easier to sell a stock device than an open bootloader one.
Thanks btw for answering.
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you can only flash with pc or laptop following way
requirements
1.pc/laptop with adb drivers
2.unlocked bootloader device
yes you need fastboot rom flashing with "mi flash" to relock the bootloader
Official Roms for Mi10 (UMI) you can download from here and select fastboot while downloading not recovery rom
extract downloaded rom in c drive
download latest mi flash and extract this in c drive also
run mi flash select rom, attach your device in fastboot mode by pressing vol down + power down
and hit flash button, attaching screen shot also
hope this will help
i have same device, and this mi flash version worked good for me (MiFlash 2021.2.26.0)
i was getting problems with latest version
mong786 said:
you can only flash with pc or laptop following way
requirements
1.pc/laptop with adb drivers
2.unlocked bootloader device
yes you need fastboot rom flashing with "mi flash" to relock the bootloader
Official Roms for Mi10 (UMI) you can download from here and select fastboot while downloading not recovery rom
extract downloaded rom in c drive
download latest mi flash and extract this in c drive also
run mi flash select rom, attach your device in fastboot mode by pressing vol down + power down
and hit flash button, attaching screen shot also
hope this will help
i have same device, and this mi flash version worked good for me (MiFlash 2021.2.26.0)
i was getting problems with latest version
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Thank you. Will try once it lets me unlock bootloader as currently I'm still 120hours away.

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