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I have snapdragon device( kenzo).. officially unlocked bootloader and installed cofface twrp.. currently on cm13.. want to revert back to global stable miui 8 , which is latest release... how to do that?? plz help..
1) flash akla twrp from ur present twrp
2) flash miui 8 global stable rom (1.19 gb)
3) reboot to fastboot mode
4) connect ur phone to pc and unlock the bootloader from mi unlock
5) reboot
Congrats, now you're in miui 8
There is no need to flash Alka twrp, cofface will be sufficient.
Also, no need to unlock the bootloader again if its already unlocked.
Just flash the correct version from here http://en.miui.com/a-234.html through cofface twrp.
Also, dont forget to nand back up your current ROM.
Flashing the mi recovery rom through alka twrp relocks the bootloader, and that's why the device can't boot into miui after flashing.
Unlocking the bootloader solves this problem.
Both the methods are legit.
Up to you which one you'll choose.
I am not sure if simply unlocking the bootloader again solves the problem. I tried that and Miui would still enter the boot loop even after unlocking.
Hi! I have officially unlocked my bootloader.
Can I just follow this steps(no more no less) to go back to Stock MIUI?
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
i'm afraid because I read that it may cause a bootloop to Mi logo only
lease i need to know now i have unlocked bootloader and twrp and i am ready now for custom roms
i want to use cm roms and miui roms without going back to pc to flash stock miui again then unlock bootloader again blalalala
how to use miui UN official ROMS rom twrp directly withou going back to pc to flash stock miui ?
and from where we can find these roms ?
how can we swich from cm13 or cm14 roms directly from twrp to any MIUI rom (not stock) ( like i was doing in my old lenovo or LG ) all from TWRP NOOOOO PCCCC?????
thanks in advance
You can flash latest miui EU weekly to go back to miui (it doesnt lock the BL), you can flash almost anything (Lineage OS, RR,...) and flash eu weekly to go back to miui. BL will get locked upgrading/downgrading android LP to MM or MM to LP will lock BL and some roms also lock BL (like multirom stable 8.1.0.0, some custom roms,firmwares)
I always ended with brick if flashed official miui tbrough twrp and have tried cofface twrp,zcx,..
Denis:) said:
You can flash latest miui EU weekly to go back to miui (it doesnt lock the BL), you can flash almost anything (Lineage OS, RR,...) and flash eu weekly to go back to miui. BL will get locked upgrading/downgrading android LP to MM or MM to LP will lock BL and some roms also lock BL (like multirom stable 8.1.0.0, some custom roms,firmwares)
I always ended with brick if flashed official miui tbrough twrp and have tried cofface twrp,zcx,..
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OK ... what you say is i can use twrp to flash CM 13 OR CM 14 Or AOSP ROMS or MIUI EU ROMS all from twrp any time and every thing will be OK as long as i will not flash OFFICIAL MIUI
and here i will not need any PC even when i am on CM 14 OR CM 13 then flashing any MIUI EU from TWRP ZCX
AND what about if i restored my STOCK OFFICIAL TWRP BACKUP ??? will it be OK ??
Thanks in advance
Yeah you can flash CM13,CM14,Lineage OS...
But some custom roms also locks BL(it would say so usually)
Also multirom 8.1.0.0 locked BL and official ROMs...
I do that: Use ZCX twrp, clean flash always (have all partitions backed on sd and all files for flashing on sd)
Wipe all except sd, flash CM13/14 or any other rom that doesnt relocks BL. Then if I want to go back to MiUi, just wipe all again and flash EU ROM (it does not lock).
So that way you can switch ROMs without PC...
If it flashes and turn off after flashing it means BL got locked, you must go in fastboot and unlock it with MiUnlock.
I think restoring official will also relock BL...
Just be sure to have backup of all 44partitions (EFS,Modem,radio..) in case you lose radios or imei...
Denis:) said:
Yeah you can flash CM13,CM14,Lineage OS...
But some custom roms also locks BL(it would say so usually)
Also multirom 8.1.0.0 locked BL and official ROMs...
I do that: Use ZCX twrp, clean flash always (have all partitions backed on sd and all files for flashing on sd)
Wipe all except sd, flash CM13/14 or any other rom that doesnt relocks BL. Then if I want to go back to MiUi, just wipe all again and flash EU ROM (it does not lock).
So that way you can switch ROMs without PC...
If it flashes and turn off after flashing it means BL got locked, you must go in fastboot and unlock it with MiUnlock.
I think restoring official will also relock BL...
Just be sure to have backup of all 44partitions (EFS,Modem,radio..) in case you lose radios or imei...
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Just be sure to have backup of all 44partitions
How to do that i did full backup from zcx from my first stock miui once i flashed it ... is this what you mean or zcx can't make this special backup?
and can i make this backup from any rom that is working with me or i should return to stock again ?
AND If it flashes and turn off after flashing it means BL got locked, you must go in fastboot and unlock it with MiUnlock.
can i do this once i put the phone in fastboot and use miunlock and open twrp then flash another rom - or i have to first go back to stock miui then RE unlock bbotloader then flash new recovery ...... bla bla bla
Yeah I use zcx to backup all partitions also Alka can do this too. So if you did full backup with Zcx you are good to go
If it blinks and turns off, BL got locked. You must only go in fastboot, connect with PC, log in to MiUnlock, click unlock and reboot. No need to flash stock miui with MiFlash...
When i try to restore the backup, on rebooting, it shows wrong password. Same problem with both CM and MIUI roms.
Try without restoring data
Error "Couldn't check device security info miui.eu ..... how can i get over that
and i can't enter twrp again
You must be connected to internet while loging in on initial boot up...sometimes server is offline, try multiple times, reboot... Or try flashing miui eu weekly 6.11.3 first
How are you booting to twrp?
You must turn off device
,hold power and volume up, when mi logo appears, release power and keep holding volume up until you see twrp.
Denis:) said:
You must be connected to internet while loging in on initial boot up...sometimes server is offline, try multiple times, reboot... Or try flashing miui eu weekly 6.11.3 first
How are you booting to twrp?
You must turn off device
,hold power and volume up, when mi logo appears, release power and keep holding volume up until you see twrp.
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i think my bootloader is locked and i did restor flash from the beginning edl mode and i am booting now from stock again ... nice to do that and thank you for your concern
i will unlock again and flash twrp again
the question is why is that happened i was in rr 6 then i wipped and flash miui.eu ( i flashed the same version before and it worked fine )
any way thanks a lot you are my teacher here >>>>
edit its OK now i am on stock MIUI 8 .
So what now
What should I do to flash cm 13 and cm 14 Roms and flash miui.eu Roms without mistakes I will go and try again
my problem was i forgot to reset factory settings after each change from cm to miui
but i think there is another solution instead of wipping all internal data every time i change cm to miui and miui to cm romsss
I have Redmi Note 3 SD. I applied for official unlock while phone was on MIUI stable 8.0.6.0 (Lollipop) , but I did not wait for permission and I unlocked unofficial and I upgraded to MIUI stable 8.1.1.0 (Marshmallow). Safe TWRP is installed and phone is rooted .
What to do now ? Should I continue with official unlock ? Could it be done if phone is already unlocked (unofficial) ?
Does it change anything significant ? I think I would prefer to be officially unlocked , so the bootloader doesn't ever lock again , but I am not sure if I can or if I should proceed from actual state .
Thanks
PS - Just checked Mi Unlock status in settings and it says - This device is locked !!! . But in Fastboot says bootloader unlock : true !!!
I'm in the same position, and I've sometimes considered unlocking officially. But, for the most part, I am happy with my unofficial unlock and worried that the official process will not work immediately, so I haven't bothered to officially unlock yet.
This would be the proper procedure for doing so, I believe.
1. Take a full backup in TWRP and be sure to copy it to a PC or somewhere separate from the phone. Also copy any important files from internal storage to a PC or some external storage.
2. Flash the latest China development rom using Miflash. (This would relock your phone).
3. Boot and log in with your Mi Account. Check in with "find my phone" to make sure Xiaomi knows you are logged in on your phone with your account.
4. Unlock via the official method using the Mi Unlock Tool... and pray that it doesn't get stuck at 50%. (If it does. Do "find my phone again" and try again later... and again later... etc. Sometimes it reportedly takes days. This is why I haven't bothered to do this yet.)
5. After officially unlocking, you could theoretically restore your TWRP backup (probably avoid restoring any weird partitions other than system and data in case it screws up your bootloader).
seaman5705 said:
I have Redmi Note 3 SD. I applied for official unlock while phone was on MIUI stable 8.0.6.0 (Lollipop) , but I did not wait for permission and I unlocked unofficial and I upgraded to MIUI stable 8.1.1.0 (Marshmallow). Safe TWRP is installed and phone is rooted .
What to do now ? Should I continue with official unlock ? Could it be done if phone is already unlocked (unofficial) ?
Does it change anything significant ? I think I would prefer to be officially unlocked , so the bootloader doesn't ever lock again , but I am not sure if I can or if I should proceed from actual state .
Thanks
PS - Just checked Mi Unlock status in settings and it says - This device is locked !!! . But in Fastboot says bootloader unlock : true !!!
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Hi , I unlocked unofficial way & now I'm using Nougat ROM.
Can you tell me how did you go to MIUI Global stable 8.1.1.0 after unlocking bootloader ?
The method & steps you followed please !
VaibhavKumar07 said:
Hi , I unlocked unofficial way & now I'm using Nougat ROM.
Can you tell me how did you go to MIUI Global stable 8.1.1.0 after unlocking bootloader ?
The method & steps you followed please !
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Flash through MI Flash in fastboot mode.
VaibhavKumar07 said:
Hi , I unlocked unofficial way & now I'm using Nougat ROM.
Can you tell me how did you go to MIUI Global stable 8.1.1.0 after unlocking bootloader ?
The method & steps you followed please !
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I followed this guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtoeZg6K-z4&feature=youtu.be
Update - I tried unlocking official without flashing dev rom and relocking the phone - of course it didn't work because MiFlash could see the bootloader already unlocked . I will not bother anymore to unlock official if actual state of phone is safe for further custom roms .
Just to make sure - can someone advise if I can flash xiaomi.eu roms from Safe TWRP without worries ? Do I need to flash Universal boot img patcher too after I flash rom ?
seaman5705 said:
Update - I tried unlocking official without flashing dev rom and relocking the phone - of course it didn't work because MiFlash could see the bootloader already unlocked . I will not bother anymore to unlock official if actual state of phone is safe for further custom roms .
Just to make sure - can someone advise if I can flash xiaomi.eu roms from Safe TWRP without worries ? Do I need to flash Universal boot img patcher too after I flash rom ?
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I went through same path. Now on LAOS 14.1 . You can flash .. but do take backup of all partitions. Also do try to find what your FP sensor is. You may end up in issue like this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3543397
Scroll though my other posts for more info.
The problem with Settings crashing , I solved by flashing Radon kernel - also FP is working with this kernel .
It looks like this Redmi Note 3 is much more prone to brick than Redmi 3 I used before. I went through quite a few bricks and failed flashes while unlocking and upgrading to Marshmallow .
With Redmi 3 , which I bought unlocked from Greece , I never had a single problem flashing custom roms - never used fastboot, edl , myflash , just TWRP .
So - no need to flash universal boot img patcher or anything else after flashing custom rom ?
seaman5705 said:
Update - I tried unlocking official without flashing dev rom and relocking the phone - of course it didn't work because MiFlash could see the bootloader already unlocked . I will not bother anymore to unlock official if actual state of phone is safe for further custom roms .
Just to make sure - can someone advise if I can flash xiaomi.eu roms from Safe TWRP without worries ? Do I need to flash Universal boot img patcher too after I flash rom ?
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Most guides say that you need the latest dev rom in order to unlock.
If you want to try with merely re-locked bootloader on your current rom, I believe maybe you can re-lock in fastboot?
"fastboot oem lock"
?
kazekiri said:
Most guides say that you need the latest dev rom in order to unlock.
If you want to try with merely re-locked bootloader on your current rom, I believe maybe you can re-lock in fastboot?
"fastboot oem lock"
?
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It's an idea - I will try to just re-lock the bootloader in fastboot . Thanks
seaman5705 said:
It's an idea - I will try to just re-lock the bootloader in fastboot . Thanks
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Hi , I just flashed fast boot Dev rom from this Nitrogen OS + Cm14 Firmware setup , as I got official permissions.
Now device is unlocked. [ Flash Dev Rom only ]
I would like to know which Twrp to use , now I need to get back to Miui official global stable with custom recovery [ need OTA , Incremental updates ] & also if I flash radon kernel will I receive Incremental updates?
ZCX Twrp is recommended?
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
Hi Folks,
Need some serious assistance in getting Lineage OS(14.1 / higher) and other custom ROMs in the Future.
Current state & issues :
1) current state :
--ZCX TWRP recovery installed (Flashed via EDL mode)
--Locked bootloader(yes, its locked)
--Lineage OS 13.0(marshmallow) installed, Up and working
2) Issues :
--SIM 2 undetected
--VoLTE doesnt work
--old ROM
History of my Rooting/tinkering :
1) Did I Unlock boot loader officially /unofficially ?
--Unofficially - ofcourse!
--As you all know that Xiaomi has dropped unlocking support to this phone, I waited for a good 4 months( until september 2018) before i tried the unofficial unlock method, very reluctantly though.
Method of unlocking :
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FmaCdnLi58&t=5s (i was able to unlock the bootloader, install sTWRPv2 for Kenzo)
--MIUI 7.1.8 Global rom worked fine along with sTWRP v2
--FLashed official Lineage OS 14.1 (from Strixx). It went into eternal bootloop.
--Flashed ASOP/pixelrom/ressurectionremix/Los15.1/16.0 and they all went into eternal bootloop.
(I did not flash any firmware)
--Shutdown my phone, charged it to 100%
--Then followed this ZCX TWRP recovery method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EDoPtCe3C0 [or] https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-unofficially-install-zcx-twrp-t3586778
--Flashed Lineage OS 13.0 ( i thought it may work)
--Lineage OS 13.0 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-lineageos-13-0-t3533744
--Finger print sensor didnt work, No SIM card detection.
--Flashed CM13-Firmware.zip(from Strixx), wiped cache, flashed LOS 13.0
--Wola, OS booted up, worked.
--As noted in the begining of this thread, bugs.
--Tried flashing LOS14 firmware+LOS14.1 from strixx, no go
--Kept getting Error 7 - which means my recovery is incompatible???
--I wanted to flash another recovery - specifically designed for KEnzo, by strixx.
--Hit the wall - Since I flashed ZCX TWRP from EDL mode, it locked the bootloader again.
--Now ***Only Cyanogen mode 13.0*** works now, with bugs of course!
Now that i've come so far... the questions for Mods/devs who can help me out!
A) what is the ask ?
--No MIUI, complete movement into Lineage OS 14.1 / 15.1
B) Will you flash other roms int the future ?
--Yes, would love to when i have the freedom to do so
C) do you need root access?
--Not an absolute necessity
D) can device boot into EDL mode and be detected on laptop ?
--Yes (using 2016.08.30.0 flash tool), windows 8.1 x64
E) do you have any backups ?
--No, i forgot to do it.
F) Current state of the phone ?
-Unlocked unofficially
-Flashed ZCX TWRP
-Locked bootloader again(because of ZCX TWRP)
-Lineage OS 13.0 works fine, CM13.0 Firmware was flashed before i flashed the ROM.
-VOLTE does not work, SIM2 does not work. SD card works.
G) Can you get the phone to service center to start afresh for a good movement into Lineage OS/ custom ROMs?
--Willing to do so
H) how experienced are you at this ?
--I'm a noob. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I) Have you read other threads/forums to fix this ?
--Yes, i was extremely confused after seeing everyone of them and decided to seek help.
J) Will this phone be my daily driver ?
--Absolutely yes!!
K) Any specific links/files that you need ?
--Please point me to it, will try to get the link/files.
L) worried about battery backup ?
--Yes!! i would prefer a stable ROM with good battery backup & network coverage , over extreme performance.
Is this a duplicate ? please point me to the right thread. i'm all ears!
Install Miui 9 via fastboot or edl
I recommend you RED WOLF recovery
Resurrection Remix or AEX Nougat rom (for best battery backup)
Agni Kernel
In my opinion your problem is or Firmware or Recovery.
See in the forum for links, im in the phone now.
If you with this cant boot nougat rom i suspect of hardware issue.
pavankumar14 said:
Hi Folks,
Need some serious assistance in getting Lineage OS(14.1 / higher) and other custom ROMs in the Future.
Current state & issues :
1) current state :
--ZCX TWRP recovery installed (Flashed via EDL mode)
--Locked bootloader(yes, its locked)
--Lineage OS 13.0(marshmallow) installed, Up and working
2) Issues :
--SIM 2 undetected
--VoLTE doesnt work
--old ROM
History of my Rooting/tinkering :
1) Did I Unlock boot loader officially /unofficially ?
--Unofficially - ofcourse!
--As you all know that Xiaomi has dropped unlocking support to this phone, I waited for a good 4 months( until september 2018) before i tried the unofficial unlock method, very reluctantly though.
Method of unlocking :
--
&t=5s (i was able to unlock the bootloader, install sTWRPv2 for Kenzo)
--MIUI 7.1.8 Global rom worked fine along with sTWRP v2
--FLashed official Lineage OS 14.1 (from Strixx). It went into eternal bootloop.
--Flashed ASOP/pixelrom/ressurectionremix/Los15.1/16.0 and they all went into eternal bootloop.
(I did not flash any firmware)
--Shutdown my phone, charged it to 100%
--Then followed this ZCX TWRP recovery method:
[or] https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-unofficially-install-zcx-twrp-t3586778
--Flashed Lineage OS 13.0 ( i thought it may work)
--Lineage OS 13.0 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-lineageos-13-0-t3533744
--Finger print sensor didnt work, No SIM card detection.
--Flashed CM13-Firmware.zip(from Strixx), wiped cache, flashed LOS 13.0
--Wola, OS booted up, worked.
--As noted in the begining of this thread, bugs.
--Tried flashing LOS14 firmware+LOS14.1 from strixx, no go
--Kept getting Error 7 - which means my recovery is incompatible???
--I wanted to flash another recovery - specifically designed for KEnzo, by strixx.
--Hit the wall - Since I flashed ZCX TWRP from EDL mode, it locked the bootloader again.
--Now ***Only Cyanogen mode 13.0*** works now, with bugs of course!
Now that i've come so far... the questions for Mods/devs who can help me out!
A) what is the ask ?
--No MIUI, complete movement into Lineage OS 14.1 / 15.1
B) Will you flash other roms int the future ?
--Yes, would love to when i have the freedom to do so
C) do you need root access?
--Not an absolute necessity
D) can device boot into EDL mode and be detected on laptop ?
--Yes (using 2016.08.30.0 flash tool), windows 8.1 x64
E) do you have any backups ?
--No, i forgot to do it.
F) Current state of the phone ?
-Unlocked unofficially
-Flashed ZCX TWRP
-Locked bootloader again(because of ZCX TWRP)
-Lineage OS 13.0 works fine, CM13.0 Firmware was flashed before i flashed the ROM.
-VOLTE does not work, SIM2 does not work. SD card works.
G) Can you get the phone to service center to start afresh for a good movement into Lineage OS/ custom ROMs?
--Willing to do so
H) how experienced are you at this ?
--I'm a noob. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I) Have you read other threads/forums to fix this ?
--Yes, i was extremely confused after seeing everyone of them and decided to seek help.
J) Will this phone be my daily driver ?
--Absolutely yes!!
K) Any specific links/files that you need ?
--Please point me to it, will try to get the link/files.
L) worried about battery backup ?
--Yes!! i would prefer a stable ROM with good battery backup & network coverage , over extreme performance.
Is this a duplicate ? please point me to the right thread. i'm all ears!
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Xiaomi didnt remove any unlocking support. People still unlocking device officially for kenzo with miui 10.
Flash latest miuifastboot rom in edl mode.
Unlock officially or unofficially. Ur choice.
Install latest twrp 3.2.3
First Format data
Then Wipe data reset
Flash rom
Flash gapps
Reboot
Hi, I have an old Lolipop bootloader which is unoficially unlocked and I just updated to redfox TWRP
I have on the phone now perfectly working "ressurection remix" android 6.0 marshmallow but with unoficially unlocked Lolipop bootloader
so I understand this: if I upgrade to the last firmware without the emmc file it means that it won't upgrade my bootloader at all, that means it will remain the old Lolipop one unoficially unlocked
so my questions are:
1).will I be able to flash Nougat or Oreo custom ROMS if I upgrade the firmware without emmc file but I will STILL be on very old Lolipop bootloader? (as I understand newer Oreo ROMS need newer bootloader)
2).or I'm better updating the firmware with emmc file included, that means it will lock my bootloader but will also upgrade it to the newest bootloader so I'll be able to install newer Oreo ROMS ?
regarding my second question, I would use the 2nd method in this thread to install custom ROMS with locked bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
please advice what is the simplest way for me to install OREO custom ROMS with a very old unoficially unlocked Lollipop bootloader
thanks in advance!
paradoxxman said:
Hi, I have an old Lolipop bootloader which is unoficially unlocked and I just updated to redfox TWRP
I have on the phone now perfectly working "ressurection remix" android 6.0 marshmallow but with unoficially unlocked Lolipop bootloader
so I understand this: if I upgrade to the last firmware without the emmc file it means that it won't upgrade my bootloader at all, that means it will remain the old Lolipop one unoficially unlocked
so my questions are:
1).will I be able to flash Nougat or Oreo custom ROMS if I upgrade the firmware without emmc file but I will STILL be on very old Lolipop bootloader? (as I understand newer Oreo ROMS need newer bootloader)
2).or I'm better updating the firmware with emmc file included, that means it will lock my bootloader but will also upgrade it to the newest bootloader so I'll be able to install newer Oreo ROMS ?
regarding my second question, I would use the 2nd method in this thread to install custom ROMS with locked bootloader https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
please advice what is the simplest way for me to install OREO custom ROMS with a very old unoficially unlocked Lollipop bootloader
thanks in advance!
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Flash latest fastboot rom and unlock again.
I wouldn 't want to wait forever for official bootloader unlock approval, is there a way to unlock the newest bootloader unoficially or should I go with the method mentioned in the linked thread to install TWRP on a locked bootoader?
Chrisis25 said:
Install Miui 9 via fastboot or edl
I recommend you RED WOLF recovery
Resurrection Remix or AEX Nougat rom (for best battery backup)
Agni Kernel
In my opinion your problem is or Firmware or Recovery.
See in the forum for links, im in the phone now.
If you with this cant boot nougat rom i suspect of hardware issue.
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Thank you. will definately consider AEX+red wolf recovery. HArdware ? hmmm MIUI 9.5.6.0 Global stable worked fine on this phone... its only the custom ROM thats getting stuck.
naik2902 said:
Xiaomi didnt remove any unlocking support. People still unlocking device officially for kenzo with miui 10.
Flash latest miuifastboot rom in edl mode.
Unlock officially or unofficially. Ur choice.
Install latest twrp 3.2.3
First Format data
Then Wipe data reset
Flash rom
Flash gapps
Reboot
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MIUI Fastboot roms :
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
★ Redmi Note 3 SD Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download
★ Redmi Note 3 SD Lastest Global Developer Version Fastboot File Download
which one do you recommend ?
Also, could you please refer a guide for flashing fastboot ROM via EDL mode ?
Once i flash this fastboot ROM, i guess it will lock the bootloader again and I need to unlock it unofficially. If I were to unlock it unofficially on the latest fastboot ROM, how would i go about doing that ?
the only method i know is to flash 7.1.8 ROM with modified emmc file and then unlock bootloader. will this take my firmware back in time and be incompatible with newer custom roms ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-7-2-3-t3359492
paradoxxman said:
I wouldn 't want to wait forever for official bootloader unlock approval, is there a way to unlock the newest bootloader unoficially or should I go with the method mentioned in the linked thread to install TWRP on a locked bootoader?
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Please dont do that. The issue with ZCX could be that its designed for Android M. the newer ROMs will have issues since its not updated to suit android 7.1/8.1/9.0
I'm stuck with ZCX and none of the 7.1/8.1/9.0 ROMs are getting installed. I unofficially unlocked the bootloader, waited for 4 months.
This guide is good, but it does take you back to 7.1.8. if I can avoid that, it would work for me and you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-7-2-3-t3359492
Until the bootloader unlock, its simple. beyond it is a little muddy.
Bump, please advise on this.
@TheStrix @J4jks @naik2902
naik2902 said:
Xiaomi didnt remove any unlocking support. People still unlocking device officially for kenzo with miui 10.
Flash latest miuifastboot rom in edl mode.
Unlock officially or unofficially. Ur choice.
Install latest twrp 3.2.3
First Format data
Then Wipe data reset
Flash rom
Flash gapps
Reboot
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I have installed MIUI 10 based developer ROM 8.9.13. Did a clean wipe, everything is restored and working as expected. Could you please recommend an article for unlocking bootloader unofficially ?
OFficial unlock isnt working for me. I've been trying that from May 2018.
pavankumar14 said:
I have installed MIUI 10 based developer ROM 8.9.13. Did a clean wipe, everything is restored and working as expected. Could you please recommend an article for unlocking bootloader unofficially ?
OFficial unlock isnt working for me. I've been trying that from May 2018.
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Dude I have officially unlocked. Its been 2 yrs i had been to miui global rom. Since then I m just flashing firmware emmc to keep my device uptodate.
I have never tried and no idea how to unlock unofficilay.
But if u need proper advise then install telegram chat app. All the xda followers and devs are more active on telegram compare to xda.
Just install telegram and search keyword like redmi note 3,
kenzo development,
kenzo news,
kenzo roms,
miui roms. Or any other specific group related to custom rom like resurrection, aex. U will get quicker response .
pavankumar14 said:
I have installed MIUI 10 based developer ROM 8.9.13. Did a clean wipe, everything is restored and working as expected. Could you please recommend an article for unlocking bootloader unofficially ?
OFficial unlock isnt working for me. I've been trying that from May 2018.
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You can try unofficial unlock method if you really want to unlock boot loader.
I have been using my kenzo without unlocking boot loader with Redwolf or pitch black recovery and AEX N unofficial by pzqqt.
If you want custom ROM you can try without unlocking BL.
Follow this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154/page68
Using RR and upgraded to twrp latest via the play store app, have magisk root
Unofficial method
Hi Folks,
I’ve officially lost my Redmi note 3. It was snatched away, while waiting for a taxi. Anyways, Leaving a suggestion here if someone is unlocking Redmi note 3(kenzo) in 2018.
Before anyone starts!! Please read this once and then start.
All credits to original developers
I’ve just put in steps to unlock and install TWRP after multiple failures
This unlocking is only for Kenzo. 32GB/3GB Indian Redmi note 3 model
Try at your own risk
Is there an option to revert to stock if you are fed up of trying ? Yes. Flash the Global stable ROM using this method : http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
Pre-requisites:
A) I don’t recommend ZCX TWRP method, it locked my bootloader again.
B) Disable driver signature enforcement on windows
https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/ho...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
C) Ensure that you have the phone connected to the PC always, until the end. Disconnecting it in the middle of a step could take you back to Step 1&2
D) Use only the older Mi flash tool - v20160830(which has Qualcomm Drivers - ), *NOT* the newer version of unlock tool
E) Charge your phone to 100%(to be on safer side) before start
F) Download the necessary files and keep them ready. *DO NOT keep the phone in EDL mode and then, start searching for it! Your phone does not charge in EDL mode*. if your phone shuts down while flashing, it will cause bigger issues.
*MIUI DEV ROM / https://en.miui.com/a-234.html
*(optional) Cofface TWRP by feds64 / http://en.miui.com/thread-296053-35-1.html
-> You can find “FIX” in the in 30-40 page. Not sure. This works with lineage OS 14.1 too.
*official TWRP / https://dl.twrp.me/kenzo/twrp-3.2.3-0-kenzo.img
*Redmi note 3 bootloader unlock files / http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=attachment&aid=Mzc0OTg4NnxlYjIwYjYxNnwxNTQxNjY1MDQ5fDB8MjQwNzgxOQ==
* Lineage OS 14.1 / https://download.lineageos.org/kenzo
*MIUI Flash tool 2016.08.30: http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash [or] https://androidmtk.com/download-xiaomi-mi-flash-tool
* Open Gapps pico 7.1 , ARM x64 – https://opengapps.org
G) Create “C:\RedmiNote3\” folder and place all the downloaded files(ROMs/unlock files/TWRP etc) there. There should be no spaces in the folder path.
H) Ensure that you select “clean all” in the mi tool, always. Do NOT select “Clean all and lock”
I) Certain articles may be redundant, but more information always helps. IT took 2-3 days to get all the files that I need. If you cant find something that i’ve listed, let me know. Will try to get it.
Quick overview of the install sequence :
1) Reboot phone to EDL mode
2) Flash the Developer Fastboot ROM from Xiaomi
3) Set up the phone(with / without Mi account)
4) Enter EDL mode again
5) Unlock phone unofficially
6) Copy Lineage OS 14.1, open Gapps (x64 ARM – PICO) & TWRP in the memory card
7) Enter Fastboot mode
8) Flash TWRP official
9) Advanced wipe in TWRP : Wipe data, system, dalvik/cache, internal storage
10) Flash Lineage OS 14.1
11) OMG!!!! the Phone isn’t booting, what can I do to revert to factory settings?
Follow steps 1 & 2 and you are good to go!
Procedure that I followed :
I. Disable windows driver signing on your windows machine
II. Download redmi note 3 Developer fastboot rom(Global DEV) : https://en.miui.com/a-234.html
-select “★ Redmi Note 3 SD Lastest Global Developer Version Fastboot File Download”
III. Enter EDL Mode of Redmi note 3
-shutdown phone.
-Press Volume down+Power button for 5 seconds, you will see Mi Bunny in fastboot mode
-Use https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-reboot-to-edl-mode-fastboot-test-t3398718
Download : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424940129
-execute Reboot.bat
-Reboot to EDL mode (Red LED flashes)
-Your phone will show up in Windows OS’ “device manager” as Qualcomm 9008 diagnostics(it should come up this way)
IV. Flash the DEV Rom, using mi Flash tool : http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
a) Version of mi flash tool required: 2016.08.30(this worked for me)
b) Install MIUI Global DEV ROM via EDL mode by following instructions in the MIUI FORUM
V. Setup your phone after flashing DEV Rom. Tap “build number” 7 times to enable developer options
VI. Developer options (I was signed into my MI account while unlocking bootloader UNOFFICIALLY) no issues there!!
VII. How to unlock unofficially ?
-Follow this : http://en.miui.com/thread-2407819-1-1.html
a) Follow First 7 steps
b) unlocking phone using following commands :
“Fastboot devices”
“fastboot oem device-info”
“fastboot oem unlock-go”
Quick check to see if unlocking worked “fastboot oem device-info”
c) “Flasher toolkit” by Feds64 seems to be broken, Install TWRP manually.
VIII. After you unlock your phone, reboot to Fastboot mode
IX. Flash TWRP official, manually
Download : https://dl.twrp.me/kenzo/twrp-3.2.3-0-kenzo.img
commands to flash TWRP :
“Fastboot devices”
“fastboot flash recovery C:\redminote3\twrp-3.2.3-0-kenzo.img”
X. Reboot to TWRP without booting to MIUI
“fastboot boot recovery C:\redminote3\twrp-3.2.3-0-kenzo.img”
“Swipe to allow modifications”, but ensure that you DO NOT modify partitions.
XI. Do you see CHINESE text in TWRP? switch language : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPeYJYsUYU
XII. Ensure that you have Lineage os 14.1 downloaded and stored in a memory card.
https://download.lineageos.org/kenzo
In TWRP, you need to do “advanced wipe”
Dalvik cache,
cache,
internal storage,
data,
system
XIII. Flash Lineage OS 14.1, Open Gapps – Pico, x64 ARM.
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kenzo/install
J4jks said:
You can try unofficial unlock method if you really want to unlock boot loader.
I have been using my kenzo without unlocking boot loader with Redwolf or pitch black recovery and AEX N unofficial by pzqqt.
If you want custom ROM you can try without unlocking BL.
Follow this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154/page68
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Thank you Sir!! I appreciate your help! :good::good::highfive::highfive::highfive: I lost my phone :crying::crying:
naik2902 said:
Dude I have officially unlocked. Its been 2 yrs i had been to miui global rom. Since then I m just flashing firmware emmc to keep my device uptodate.
I have never tried and no idea how to unlock unofficilay.
But if u need proper advise then install telegram chat app. All the xda followers and devs are more active on telegram compare to xda.
Just install telegram and search keyword like redmi note 3,
kenzo development,
kenzo news,
kenzo roms,
miui roms. Or any other specific group related to custom rom like resurrection, aex. U will get quicker response .
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Thanks Dude. Unofficial method was the only way for me, i tried unlocking officially for months together. I think they have pulled unlock support for Redmi note 3, i could unlock my Redmi 5A fine(2 times). I'm moving on, lost my Redmi note 3.:crying:
Appreciate your response and help with the unlock suggestions.!:good:
Bump to the top. it may help someone.
I have the permission for unlocking my phone.
Actually, I was running NOS 7.1.2 and was having signal problems, so i decided to flash official los 14.1 firmware by the strix.
And the bootloader was eventually locked, but after running mi unlock many times, the bootloader failed to unlock.
So, i used miui 10 via mi flash (accidentally used the option clean all and lock), got error 20091, when adding my account.
Now, i flashed miui 8.0.6.0, unlocked my bootloader using unofficial method, and finally it got unlocked.
Now, I have an unlocked bootloader, twrp installed. But, whenever I am flashing a marshmallow firmware along with Nitrogen OS 7.1.2. I am getting a bootloop, even after removing the emc app boot file.
Funnily enough, after flashing NX experience 10.4 marshmallow based rom and NX radios for kenzo, I am able to use my phone, albiet on a Marshmallow.
Any help on what could have occured and what can I do now. I just want to run a 7.1.2 based rom. Which firmware can I flash.?
@pulkit said:
I have the permission for unlocking my phone.
Actually, I was running NOS 7.1.2 and was having signal problems, so i decided to flash official los 14.1 firmware by the strix.
And the bootloader was eventually locked, but after running mi unlock many times, the bootloader failed to unlock.
So, i used miui 10 via mi flash (accidentally used the option clean all and lock), got error 20091, when adding my account.
Now, i flashed miui 8.0.6.0, unlocked my bootloader using unofficial method, and finally it got unlocked.
Now, I have an unlocked bootloader, twrp installed. But, whenever I am flashing a marshmallow firmware along with Nitrogen OS 7.1.2. I am getting a bootloop, even after removing the emc app boot file.
Funnily enough, after flashing NX experience 10.4 marshmallow based rom and NX radios for kenzo, I am able to use my phone, albiet on a Marshmallow.
Any help on what could have occured and what can I do now. I just want to run a 7.1.2 based rom. Which firmware can I flash
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Who told u flash firmware with every rom ?
Firmware is flashed only once. Not with every rom u flash.
U can unlock phone on miui 10.1 stable. There is already thread to unlock phone zcx twrp method in guide discussion thread. U dont need to go 8.0.60 version to unloock phone to install twrp.
And those nx radio zip u flashed. Who using those?
just make sure you have officially unlocked on miui marshmallow