Hi,
A few months ago I successfully unlocked the bootloader of a Kate using the unofficial method and flashed CM13 on it. The steps to do it were all in a single and complete guide that had links to everything needed.
Unfortunately I broke that phone a few weeks after that and had to replace it. This time I ordered a Kenzo (because it supports all the bands I need and it is easier to find parts / accessories).
Is there a good guide that explain from A to Z how to unlock the Kenzo (I would prefer the unofficial method) and how to flash CM (13 or 14)?
Also I got the goodix fingerprint sensor.
I thought I had found one myself a few minutes ago but 2 of the first 4 download links were dead...
Thanks
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Hi,
With too many Redmi 3 sub-models, it hard for me to getting "knowing the ropes".
I bought the Redmi Note 3 Pro 3GB 32GB Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Hexa Core.
Read the "index-custom-roms" and there are a LOT of roms theres, hell knows what would suit me? (A clean /smouth/ android with few modes)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/index-custom-roms-t3396628
I still totally confused with:
- What is the Rooting method that works for this sub-model? (after sending request to Xiaomi to unlock the BL)
- I want a clean rom without Chinese bloatware - running smoothly without lags.
Please help me straighten out with this confusing area (for me).
Thanks you very much!
After getting unlocking permission, you need to unlock BL through miunlock tool. Then, install twrp with fastboot adb. After that you get n number of roms as per your liking & preference. Cm13 by santosh is my favorite.
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nash2212 said:
After getting unlocking permission, you need to unlock BL through miunlock tool. Then, install twrp with fastboot adb. After that you get n number of roms as per your liking & preference. Cm13 by santosh is my favorite.
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Thanks mate.
But I still getting confusing and I really need to someone will paste here the links to the right TWRP recovery filecause I can easily flash the wrong recovery file.
What is the tool for unlocking the BL of the: Note 3 Pro 3GB 32GB Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Hexa Core
Also - for your opinion - what is the most clean smooth rom out there for this sub-model?
Thanks very very much for the help.
https://dl.twrp.me/kenzo/
Here's the official twrp. Kenzo is device's codename so you don't get confused with other sub-models.
You will find unlock tool on the same website you applied for permission, Its the same for all variants.
I'm using CM13 based on official sources, it pretty smooth,
BTW, most ROMs for kenzo are based on official CM sources so you'll get almost similar experience on them.
I bought Redmi note 3 Snapdragon variant last week (miui 7 preinstalled). updated my Miui 7 to 8 (Miui Global | Stable 8.0.1.0 - LHOMIDG) through OTA. i though installing CM rom but unfortunately I need to unlock bootloader first, then I came to know that i need to request unlock permission from here "miui.com/unlock/apply.php". luckily i got my unlock permission yesterday. now whenever i am trying to unlock bootloder though miui unlock tool, it stuck on 50% Couldn't verify device. So what should i do to pass that error?
there are a lot of videos available regarding this problem on youtube ... you can search for this and get your problem resolved.
From my experience, I will suggest you to wait a week more.
I faced the same problem when I went for the unlock a day after my permission was granted, but after a week it unlocked after a single try.
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Hi, I need help. My girlfriend bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 32GB / 3GB RAM Mediatek Helio X10 version.
I want to upgrade the firmware because it needs an upgrade. Since she bought it, February, it didn't updated one single time, and it has some bugs that upset her. So, here is the problem.
I already asked for permission from Xiaomi to unlock the bootloader, and already got it. When I tried to unlock, got the 50% problem (Current account is different from the account info on the device). Since then, tried to flash (from the Updater App) the developer ROM, also with no success (couldn't verify package).
The last option, I believe I have, is to manually flash (using MI FLASH software) the developer ROM and after that, unlock the bootloader to finally install the MIUI 8.0 (that's the goal of all this, with the unlocked bootloader).
So, how can I do this? Suggestions, tips, tutorials, guides or experiences, everything is welcome!
You have to go to latest Beta/developer Version and the Unlock should work...
Else just Update miui, because maybe the Bugs are fixed
MJDdeLacerda said:
Hi, I need help. My girlfriend bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 32GB / 3GB RAM Mediatek Helio X10 version.
I want to upgrade the firmware because it needs an upgrade. Since she bought it, February, it didn't updated one single time, and it has some bugs that upset her. So, here is the problem.
I already asked for permission from Xiaomi to unlock the bootloader, and already got it. When I tried to unlock, got the 50% problem (Current account is different from the account info on the device). Since then, tried to flash (from the Updater App) the developer ROM, also with no success (couldn't verify package).
The last option, I believe I have, is to manually flash (using MI FLASH software) the developer ROM and after that, unlock the bootloader to finally install the MIUI 8.0 (that's the goal of all this, with the unlocked bootloader).
So, how can I do this? Suggestions, tips, tutorials, guides or experiences, everything is welcome!
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To unlock the bootloader, you must have the MIUI developer installed on the device
4I-I said:
You have to go to latest Beta/developer Version and the Unlock should work...
Else just Update miui, because maybe the Bugs are fixed
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Mattsantana said:
To unlock the bootloader, you must have the MIUI developer installed on the device
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I already solved it by 'hard flashing" the miUI 8... because that's the version she wanted. Didn't try to flash the miUI 6 [developer] because I was lazy, but mainly because I didn't see any gains for her from doing it [unlocking the bootloader].
Thank you 2 for the replies!
Hi Guys,
I've been searching for 2 days now for a clear guide on how to unlock the bootloader for the Mediatek version and haven't found anything other than the official way. Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Thanks.
hatski said:
Hi Guys,
I've been searching for 2 days now for a clear guide on how to unlock the bootloader for the Mediatek version and haven't found anything other than the official way. Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Thanks.
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Hi again,
Another plea for help, I'd really appreciate it. I can't even make a MI account so I'm totally stuck.
Thanks.
Fews days back I purchased redmi note 3. Although it is a very good budget phone. But I wanted to to improve it more by installing custom ROM. For this the first step was unlocking bootloader. After a research I found that Unlocking bootloader unofficially is the fastest method. But unfortunately while doing this steps, my phone got soft bricked after which I was only able to access ''FASTBOOT'' mode. Then I downloaded a ''Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot ROM'' and successfully flashed it over my phone using ''MI Flash Tool''. The phone booted perfectly after this, But after that My network was gone and my camera also stopped working. After that I tried some old version ROMs also, but still the camera and network was missing from the phone. I also installed cyanogenmod 12.1 from Santosh developer, but nothing worked. At last I again installed the ''Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot ROM''. Now I am using this phone without camera and network. I tested sim card in other mobile. SIM card is absolutely fine. I am really worried about how to fix this :crying:
I will be very thankful if anyone sorts out my problem
Even the sensors on this device seems to be dead (All 37 sensors).
DEVICE: Redmi note 3 Snapdragon 3GB RAM, 3 GB ROM
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
MIUI version : 8.0.6.0 (LHOMIDG) Global Stable
androfan86 said:
Fews days back I purchased redmi note 3. Although it is a very good budget phone. But I wanted to to improve it more by installing custom ROM. For this the first step was unlocking bootloader. After a research I found that Unlocking bootloader unofficially is the fastest method. But unfortunately while doing this steps, my phone got soft bricked after which I was only able to access ''FASTBOOT'' mode. Then I downloaded a ''Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot ROM'' and successfully flashed it over my phone using ''MI Flash Tool''. The phone booted perfectly after this, But after that My network was gone and my camera also stopped working. After that I tried some old version ROMs also, but still the camera and network was missing from the phone. I also installed cyanogenmod 12.1 from Santosh developer, but nothing worked. At last I again installed the ''Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot ROM''. Now I am using this phone without camera and network. I tested sim card in other mobile. SIM card is absolutely fine. I am really worried about how to fix this :crying:
I will be very thankful if anyone sorts out my problem
Even the sensors on this device seems to be dead (All 37 sensors).
DEVICE: Redmi note 3 Snapdragon 3GB RAM, 3 GB ROM
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
MIUI version : 8.0.6.0 (LHOMIDG) Global Stable
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Ask amazon for replacement if its not a month after buying the phone. My brother did the same thing when he got his Mi4i Hard Bricked. He told amazon,"Dead on Arrival". That's one way. The other way is, consult the service centre and pay some bounty for ****ing your phone off! :cyclops:
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!
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Poseidonking
androfan86 said:
Fews days back I purchased redmi note 3. Although it is a very good budget phone. But I wanted to to improve it more by installing custom ROM. For this the first step was unlocking bootloader. After a research I found that Unlocking bootloader unofficially is the fastest method. But unfortunately while doing this steps, my phone got soft bricked after which I was only able to access ''FASTBOOT'' mode. Then I downloaded a ''Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot ROM'' and successfully flashed it over my phone using ''MI Flash Tool''. The phone booted perfectly after this, But after that My network was gone and my camera also stopped working. After that I tried some old version ROMs also, but still the camera and network was missing from the phone. I also installed cyanogenmod 12.1 from Santosh developer, but nothing worked. At last I again installed the ''Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot ROM''. Now I am using this phone without camera and network. I tested sim card in other mobile. SIM card is absolutely fine. I am really worried about how to fix this :crying:
I will be very thankful if anyone sorts out my problem
Even the sensors on this device seems to be dead (All 37 sensors).
DEVICE: Redmi note 3 Snapdragon 3GB RAM, 3 GB ROM
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
MIUI version : 8.0.6.0 (LHOMIDG) Global Stable
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Okay, weird story but also your fault in some point!
For the next time, unlocking the BL officially will now takes about 1-3 days, very fast. It was taking long in the past, cause everyone needs to unlock the BL, of course (500) employees can't send the permission in 24hrs for million of devices.
Try to replace it over Amazon, maybe they will send you a new one, but with unofficial method, the warranty is void, for now what you can try is to root your device and flash the whole camera & network image new on your device or have a look in the build.prop, i think there's something disabled!
Good Luck! :good:
The problem is solved. Actually my phone was of Special edition and I was using pro ROM because of which the things were not working. Now my device is back to normal.
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i have same issue
I recently got tired of using MIUI and since my phone is already out of warranty, I'm looking a totally legit way of unlocking my BL and flashing LOS 14.1. However, there are tons of guides with conflicting information, broken links, non updated methods which is expected of the excellent support for this device but leaves a new comer to this forum confused.
This is alluded to the fact that we have a strong community of developers who are always coming up with ingenious solutions and information which was relevant a month ago is soon deprecated.
Can someone give me a definitive guide to unlock my BL legally, flash TWRP and then flash LOS?
PS: I already got the unlock permission from Xiaomi. So there's that.
amangupta53 said:
I recently got tired of using MIUI and since my phone is already out of warranty, I'm looking a totally legit way of unlocking my BL and flashing LOS 14.1. However, there are tons of guides with conflicting information, broken links, non updated methods which is expected of the excellent support for this device but leaves a new comer to this forum confused.
This is alluded to the fact that we have a strong community of developers who are always coming up with ingenious solutions and information which was relevant a month ago is soon deprecated.
Can someone give me a definitive guide to unlock my BL legally, flash TWRP and then flash LOS?
PS: I already got the unlock permission from Xiaomi. So there's that.
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If you already got the unlock permission from Xiaomi , why you just try unlocking using Miflash Unlock?
Try this tutorial from XDA:
1. Using Miflash Unlock (legal) http://bit.ly/2tkrvdo
2. [GUIDE][KENZO/KATE] Install LineageOS with locked bootloader http://bit.ly/2ndZhei
3. [GUIDE] [Unofficial BL Unlock] RN3 Pro & Pro SE [Flash the neccessary files only] http://bit.ly/2sPBYua
I am unlocking using Miflash Unlock, but if you got a problem maybe you can try third tutorial first.
iamstrong said:
If you already got the unlock permission from Xiaomi , why you just try unlocking using Miflash Unlock?
Try this tutorial from XDA:
1. Using Miflash Unlock (legal) http://bit.ly/2tkrvdo
2. [GUIDE][KENZO/KATE] Install LineageOS with locked bootloader http://bit.ly/2ndZhei
3. [GUIDE] [Unofficial BL Unlock] RN3 Pro & Pro SE [Flash the neccessary files only] http://bit.ly/2sPBYua
I am unlocking using Miflash Unlock, but if you got a problem maybe you can try third tutorial first.
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I followed your advise and used the third tutorial for unofficial BL unlock as I couldn't get the Mi unlock working beyond 99% and got stuck with installing LOS 14.1 (latest build) with error 7.
Turns out, this is an expected error if the BL is not unlocked officially.
I created this thread so that I could avoid this exact issue. All so called guides and sticky posts are outdated and need to be updated
amangupta53 said:
I followed your advise and used the third tutorial for unofficial BL unlock as I couldn't get the Mi unlock working beyond 99% and got stuck with installing LOS 14.1 (latest build) with error 7.
Turns out, this is an expected error if the BL is not unlocked officially.
I created this thread so that I could avoid this exact issue. All so called guides and sticky posts are outdated and need to be updated
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Fourth tutorial : https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-unofficially-install-zcx-twrp-t3586778
Oohh.. sadly
So third tutorial is working for you? Because I never try that tutorial, that is new thread from XDA
I can't do anything, I just gave you link. I'm sorry...
Firts time I unlocking my phone using MiFlash Unlock and worked 100%. You can search tutorial how to solve unlocking process stuck 99%.
Or try another ROM not only LOS
I'm using Nitrogen OS right now...