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 ?
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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"
?
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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"
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It's an idea - I will try to just re-lock the bootloader in fastboot . Thanks
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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?
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So I've read a lot of guides but a few questions still remain unanswered am hoping anyone here can shed some light
-> can I unlock on global stable (Lollipop) miui 7 version 8.0.2.0 (on which am currently on) or do I have to flash global developer rom to be able to unlock ?
-> can I use updater app to switch from stable to developer ? or do I need to use fastboot rom ?
Now on rooting
-> Can I simply install a twrp of my choice and flash super su with it to get root ?
->Do I need to flash universal boot img patcher before or after super su ?
->do I need to flash lazy flasher ?
Some people say simply flash supersu in any twrp to get root others say also flash ubp first! others say also lazy flasher
which is true ?
What's the difference between universal boot image patcher and lazy flasher ?
My aim is to simply root
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dastan4eva said:
So I've read a lot of guides but a few questions still remain unanswered am hoping anyone here can shed some light
-> can I unlock on global stable (Lollipop) miui 7 version 8.0.2.0 (on which am currently on) or do I have to flash global developer rom to be able to unlock ?
-> can I use updater app to switch from stable to developer ? or do I need to use fastboot rom ?
Now on rooting
-> Can I simply install a twrp of my choice and flash super su with it to get root ?
->Do I need to flash universal boot img patcher before or after super su ?
->do I need to flash lazy flasher ?
Some people say simply flash supersu in any twrp to get root others say also flash ubp first! others say also lazy flasher
which is true ?
What's the difference between universal boot image patcher and lazy flasher ?
My aim is to simply root
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FOR YOUR FIRST QUESTION: YES YOU CAN. I JUST TODAY UNLOCKED IN 8.0.2
2ND:YES YOU CAN SWITCH VIA UPDATER FROM STABLE TO DEVELOPER. BUT NOT SURE WHETHER CAN BE FROM STABLE LOLLIPOP TO DEVELOPER MARSHMALLOW. IT SHOULD WORK THOUGH,
3RD:YES YOU CAN SIMPLY FLASH SUPERSU.ZIP.... BUT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER VIA OFFICIAL WAY.ITS BETTER AND HASSELFREE FOR FUTURE.
4TH AND 5TH:I HAVENT USED UBP TILL NOW. ITS NOT THAT IMPORTANT. U CAN FLASH TWRP RECOVERY WITH LAZY FLASHER. WHEN YOU INSTALL MIUI VIA TWRP SIMPLY FLASH LAZY FLASHER AND SUPER SU AFTERWARDS. AND IT WILL WORK WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html for info..
if you unlock bootloader officially then there is twrp cofface. which automatically patches boot.img. So no need of lazy flasher too
Those are my experiences. may not be 100% correct.
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FOR YOUR FIRST QUESTION: YES YOU CAN. I JUST TODAY UNLOCKED IN 8.0.2
2ND:YES YOU CAN SWITCH VIA UPDATER FROM STABLE TO DEVELOPER. BUT NOT SURE WHETHER CAN BE FROM STABLE LOLLIPOP TO DEVELOPER MARSHMALLOW. IT SHOULD WORK THOUGH,
3RD:YES YOU CAN SIMPLY FLASH SUPERSU.ZIP.... BUT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER VIA OFFICIAL WAY.ITS BETTER AND HASSELFREE FOR FUTURE.
4TH AND 5TH:I HAVENT USED UBP TILL NOW. ITS NOT THAT IMPORTANT. U CAN FLASH TWRP RECOVERY WITH LAZY FLASHER. WHEN YOU INSTALL MIUI VIA TWRP SIMPLY FLASH LAZY FLASHER AND SUPER SU AFTERWARDS. AND IT WILL WORK WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html for info..
if you unlock bootloader officially then there is twrp cofface. which automatically patches boot.img. So no need of lazy flasher too
Those are my experiences. may not be 100% correct.
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which twrp Best for flashing cm like custom roms ? Do you use alka bro ? Can I flash cm like roms with alka ?
Should I take backup of Lollipop with alka in order to fix no sim/baseband type problems when returning to miui from cm roms or Will it work if I simply edl whatever rom it is that I want from cm13 ?
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which twrp Best for flashing cm like custom roms ? Do you use alka bro ? Can I flash cm like roms with alka ?
Should I take backup of Lollipop with alka in order to fix no sim/baseband type problems when returning to miui from cm roms or Will it work if I simply edl whatever rom it is that I want from cm13 ?
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You can use any bro for flashing custom roms
but for miui flash modified cofface with lazy flasher (for unofficial unlock) and u can use twrp cofface for official unlock to flash miui
always take backup before doing anything
i have never faced no sim issues bro when returning from cm to miui
so i dont know about that case.
yeah you can edl too but its not needed that often.
Torres.09 said:
You can use any bro for flashing custom roms
but for miui flash modified cofface with lazy flasher (for unofficial unlock) and u can use twrp cofface for official unlock to flash miui
always take backup before doing anything
i have never faced no sim issues bro when returning from cm to miui
so i dont know about that case.
yeah you can edl too but its not needed that often.
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you ever returned to miui from cm with twrp backup successfully?
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you ever returned to miui from cm with twrp backup successfully?
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once i tried. phone booted i guess but showed problems. actually i forgot
so to come back to miui i used to flash miui.zip and lazy flaser and then restore just data of miui previously made
Torres.09 said:
once i tried. phone booted i guess but showed problems. actually i forgot
so to come back to miui i used to flash miui.zip and lazy flaser and then restore just data of miui previously made
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can say where I can download that miui zip from ? if we flash that miui zip do bootloader get locked again?
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can say where I can download that miui zip from ? if we flash that miui zip do bootloader get locked again?
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U can download from en.miui.com in download section
No it wont get relock
But u shall flash lazy flasher or use twrp cofface (for official)
I am saying these according to my experience
I unlocked unofficially 2 mnths ago
And flashed various custom as well as miui rom
And today i checked bootloader was still unlocked
But i guess there are some very few custom roms which relocks bootloader ( i forgot though)
But after you once flas twrp in ur phone though BL gets locked u still can flash miui zip custom rom, kernel anything via twrp so no issues
Based on my experience lol ????????????????
Official unlock is only successful for lucky ones
A lot of people have reported about the 50% error for which xiaomi's server are responsible
As far as unofficial unlock is concerned I don't know about which ones the safest and easiest method for 8.0.2.0
And is it possible to revert to miui if there is no earlier backup ?
From my experience.
When I got my hand on RN3, I update it to latest update, which is MIUI 8, stable version (Android 5).
Then try to unlock bootloader to flash custom rom. This is where my journey began.
Unlocking bootloader with Official method is not that hard.
- There is step by step guide from MIUI forum, although not everyone succeed with that method.
- My step:-
1. Apply permission from MIUI
2. Everyday login to MiUnlock Tool to see if I got permission already. (about two or three day of waiting)
3. Make sure Mi Account > Personal Info is same as MIUI Forum Account > Personal Info.
4. After that, I flash RN3 Fastboot Developer Rom (Android 6) with EDL, not with Fastboot using XiaomiFlashTool.
5. Once success flashing, setup phone like you going to use it, set MI Account and everything. Then reboot to fastboot.
6. Open MiUnlockTool and connect phone, and begin unlocking bootloader, and I got it success in no time.
My step to go back to MIUI (Stock Rom):-
1. Using RN3 Fastboot Developer Rom (Android 6), this one with bootloader locked.
2. Reboot phone to Fastboot mode, using XiaomiFlashTool to flash Stock Rom.
3. After that, setup as it is. Reboot again to Fastboot mode, and use MiUnlockTool to unlock again.
** Well that's for my experience. With such a hard and long journey.
onekay70 said:
From my experience.
When I got my hand on RN3, I update it to latest update, which is MIUI 8, stable version (Android 5).
Then try to unlock bootloader to flash custom rom. This is where my journey began.
Unlocking bootloader with Official method is not that hard.
- There is step by step guide from MIUI forum, although not everyone succeed with that method.
- My step:-
1. Apply permission from MIUI
2. Everyday login to MiUnlock Tool to see if I got permission already. (about two or three day of waiting)
3. Make sure Mi Account > Personal Info is same as MIUI Forum Account > Personal Info.
4. After that, I flash RN3 Fastboot Developer Rom (Android 6) with EDL, not with Fastboot using XiaomiFlashTool.
5. Once success flashing, setup phone like you going to use it, set MI Account and everything. Then reboot to fastboot.
6. Open MiUnlockTool and connect phone, and begin unlocking bootloader, and I got it success in no time.
My step to go back to MIUI (Stock Rom):-
1. Using RN3 Fastboot Developer Rom (Android 6), this one with bootloader locked.
2. Reboot phone to Fastboot mode, using XiaomiFlashTool to flash Stock Rom.
3. After that, setup as it is. Reboot again to Fastboot mode, and use MiUnlockTool to unlock again.
** Well that's for my experience. With such a hard and long journey.
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thanks for sharing
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Hi all. My RN3 is currently on global stable MIUI 8.0.6.0 which os LL based. I want to switch over to Global beta which is MM.
I dont want to use MiFlash as I bricked my device twice earlier flashing the MM file.
Can I flash the MM recovery zip through TWRP? Should I use Alka Twrp to flash and do I need to do anything else after that? Can anyone please help me with exact steps to get MM global beta through TWRP?
Go to xiaomi.eu and get a zip that Global MM modified (only remove bloatware I think) and flash it via TWRP.
MiFlash actually rescue me from a soft-brick one week ago. MiFlash shouldn't brick your device if you doing it right.
MiFlash works perfectly with Global Stable, I don't know about Global Dev, but I have a solution if you want a official way to go Global Dev.
I will assume you are not flash any custom recovery yet, and still at stock recovery. And no bootloader unlock needed.
Flash Global Stable via MiFlash and update Global Dev via stock recovery with recovery zip.
I do it once when I go from MIUI 7 Stable to MIUI 8 Beta few months ago, and it works very well.
dev roms should b flashed with custom recovery bro..
I have nothing against MiFlash but my PC USB ports seems to be having a problem when I flash using MiFlash and it stops midway with some read error..I had that problem twice..
So I am always using Alka TWRP for flashing CM 14.1 builds from LL directly. Wanted to check if I can do that with MIUI 8 Global Dev too using their recovery zip file. Heard it causes bootloops. Please detail the steps of flashing through TWRP. Thats the safest for me
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I have nothing against MiFlash but my PC USB ports seems to be having a problem when I flash using MiFlash and it stops midway with some read error..I had that problem twice..
So I am always using Alka TWRP for flashing CM 14.1 builds from LL directly. Wanted to check if I can do that with MIUI 8 Global Dev too using their recovery zip file. Heard it causes bootloops. Please detail the steps of flashing through TWRP. Thats the safest for me
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When you go from miui lp to miui mm , your bootloader will be relocked and you have to unlock it again and flash twrp.
Actually, TWRP remains, you only need to unlock it with MiUnlock in fastboot mode. And then you can go to twrp or system. Because BL is locked it causes bootloop
redminote3 said:
Actually, TWRP remains, you only need to unlock it with MiUnlock in fastboot mode. And then you can go to twrp or system. Because BL is locked it causes bootloop
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I tried to unlock my bootloader via
Miunlock tool.. I got my device permission through sms on 19november
from unlock mi team,
After that I m trying to unlock my device, But it's stuck at 50% (Another
account ), It's already 8days over, Still I m not able to unlock my
bootloader officially,
So if I unlocked my bootloader by fastboot miflash unofficially method,
- My Mi protection and
- My device ll void warranty??
What would be the cons if I unlocked unofficially..
You need to boot in EDL mode and then flash with MiFlash china/global dev fastboot ROM. For that you dont need to unlock BL. Then you will be able to unlock it on dev ROM.
I had exact same problem
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
redminote3 said:
You need to boot in EDL mode and then flash with MiFlash china/global dev fastboot ROM. For that you dont need to unlock BL. Then you will be able to unlock it on dev ROM.
I had exact same problem
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
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Just checked, I successfully unlocked my bootloader offically, through MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0315.1_en.. many thanks to miui rn3 team..
Next step plz??
I dont want to install custom rom now urgently later i will see,
So now i want to Backup my MIUI 8.0.6.0 Stable rom for future.. i m satisified with my stable rom..
Now if i am going to install official twrp recovery, any problem to get future OTA updates, Can i upgraded to future MIUI stable roms after installed twrp??
No you cant upgrade OTA if you have official TWRP.
It only works with ZCX TWRP, I suggest flash zcx, backup all partitions to microSD and then happy flashing.
redminote3 said:
No you cant upgrade OTA if you have official TWRP.
It only works with ZCX TWRP, I suggest flash zcx, backup all partitions to microSD and then happy flashing.
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Ok sir, so if i flash zcx twrp the ota ll upgraged without any issue's..
backup all partitions to microSD
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Micro Sd or Internal memory, Any advantages of backup to microsd instead of internal memory??
then happy flashing.
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Sir can u plz provide the links to thread of zcx twrp, And also procedure??
zcx-twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/zcx-twrp-install-twrp-flash-supersu-t3462448
Can i follow the instructions as in this thread without any doubts sir..??
3. Flash the full rom of the current version [Mandatory]. It will automatically back up system and boot for the OTA survival.
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From the 3rd point in the adove zcx thread.. where can i get my current rom file??
My current is MIUI Global stable 8.0.6.0 LHOMIDG??
I had applied for permission to unlock bootloader officially and i got permission two days back.
When i try to unlock via MiUnlock app, it stuck at 50% and said Couldn't verify the device.
I searched on google and i found something like i should be on Developer Rom to unlock. So i flashed the Gobal Developer Rom through System Updater. Again i tried to unlock the phone, same error. Then i found , i should be on Chinese Developer rom. So again i tired to flash Chinese developer rom but this time it failed when i try to flash through System updater.
Can anyone tell me how to do?
Thanks in advance.
No matter how u try, it all depends on luck. With chinese developer rom I was able to unlock mine but not my friends RN3. The real truth is that xiaomi doesn't want to you to unlock otherwise why to complex a one command process. Its better to flash zxc twrp with miui rom flash method without unlocking or unlock it unofficialy.
Now to your answer if you want it. You can flash chinese developer rom via edl method through mi flash
Just flash via EDL and choose flash_all in MiFlash.
I had 50% problem with unlocking many times and it was always something to do with drivers or bad connection...
i think need sign in account has unlock permision to you phone and wait 1,2 days
shashankpal said:
No matter how u try, it all depends on luck. With chinese developer rom I was able to unlock mine but not my friends RN3. The real truth is that xiaomi doesn't want to you to unlock otherwise why to complex a one command process. Its better to flash zxc twrp with miui rom flash method without unlocking or unlock it unofficialy.
Now to your answer if you want it. You can flash chinese developer rom via edl method through mila sh.
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Thanks for your information.
Flashed the chinese rom using MIFlashTool. Still no luck.Same error.
Couldn't verify device.
ZXC twrp will help to install Lineage based ROM without any problem?
svprm said:
Thanks for your information.
Flashed the chinese rom using MIFlashTool. Still no luck.Same error.
Couldn't verify device.
ZXC twrp will help to install Lineage based ROM without any problem?
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Yep follow this guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
Was able to flash AOSIP nougat successfully on my every friends phone.. And the plus point you don't have to unlock.
Hey everyone! In the past, I have tried to unlock my Redmi Note 3's Bootloader via the official method (yes I have permission), and also fastboot oem unlock command. Nothing seems to work, and I am going to follow some tutorials to get ZCX TWRP on my phone. Provided it works, I need to know some things:
1. Will those tutorials (they all do same thing; flash ZCX TWRP via Mi Flash EDL) unlock bootloader?
2. If not, will I be able to flash custom ROMs like AEX 5.7 via recovery?
3. Can ZCX TWRP be replaced by official TWRP?
Help with getting rid of MIUI (and my locked bootloader) would be appreciated.
Cheers!
Same thing happened to me... I accidentally locked my bootloader while flashing with MI flash. And now mi unlock tool saying "this account couldn't be used to unlock bl" (I too have unlocking permissions ??)
Now I'm stuck with stock miui rom??
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"this account couldn't be used to unlock bl"
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I have this same error! Anyway, I'm now on official TWRP 3.2.2-0... Need to know whether it's safe to allow modification of System, and whether I can flash stuff.
Yes you can, almost 90℅ of redmi note 3 users have unlocked unofficially , just dont flash miui rom with twrp
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Yes you can, almost 90℅ of redmi note 3 users have unlocked unofficially , just dont flash miui rom with twrp
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How u know 90% are unofficial unlocked ?
Update: It works
I decided to try for myself, and successfully flashed AEX 5.7. Gapps is giving me some problems but that's probably because I installed the stock zip. Micro will probably be more stable while retaining face unlock feature. Thanks to everyone who helped, and the awesome community.
Because of error current account cannot unlock this device
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.