Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua
I have just successfully completed all 3 steps in the title and would like to compile the information so that more people can report more success. Many thanks and all credit to the threadstarter of this guide, the devs of the amazing Flashtool, and the dev of this newly created TOUCH version of the TWRP recovery (finally!)
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DISCLAIMER:
[B]Your warranty is now void. [/B][U]DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.[/U]
I am not responsible for bricked devices, bootloops, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war,
or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
Please do some research if you have any concerns about any of the steps in this guide before performing them!
YOU are choosing to make these modifications,
please own your actions and don't be a baby about it.
Bootloader Unlock (instructions taken from this guide)
0. First check if your phone allows unlocking by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* , when Service Menu opens, go to Service Info, then Configuration; scroll down to read Rooting Status.
If "Bootloader unlocked" says yes, skip to the next section on Root.
If it says no (unlocked allowed), great, proceed on to next step.
If it says no (unlocked disallowed) or something like that, I'm sorry, unlocking won't work on your phone. Lodge a complaint with your mobile provider for locking it.
Getting the unlock code (skip to Step 5 if you already have it)
1. Go to Sony's official bootloader unlocking website.
2. Select Xperia M or M2 in the dropdown.
3. Follow all the steps (including *#06# to note your phone's IMEI number)
4. COPY the unlock code and paste and save it in a text file on your desktop.
Ensuring Flashtool recognises phone
5. Download Flashtool here and install it.
(To apply the 0.9.19.10 patch, install 0.9.19.8 and replace x10flasher.jar with the one from the patch. Default install folder is C:\Flashtool , don't change it)
6. Open Flashtool, connect your phone via USB. (Make sure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options). If Flashtool warns that ADB driver is not installed, go to the Sony website to download them. If Flashtool recognises phone, skip to Step 11.
7. Unzip the Sony drivers into a folder.
8. Boot into Advanced Startup on Windows and disable signed driver enforcement (I'm sorry, you have to Google this for your specific Windows installation)
9. When Windows has restarted, go to Device Manager, click on the ADB Interface item with the yellow questionmark, click Update Drivers, Search Manually, Have Disk, and then open the folder where the Sony driver inf is. select the ADB inf and install it. Warnings will pop up but install the drivers anyway. When done, the yellow questionmark will be replaced by something normal.
10. Verify that Flashtool recognises phone by connecting the USB cable when phone is on. You should see information about phone kernel and ROM version.
<Congratulations for making it this far>
Setting up Flashtool for use
11. With Flashtool open and phone connected, click on Devices in Flashtool menu > Check Drivers.
12. More information will pop up. Under ADB Devices, your phone's serial number will be stated (something like 10 digits and letters). Copy that serial number.
13. Go to %USERPROFILE%\.flashTool\mydevices .
14. Create a new folder in here and rename it to the serial number.
15. Open the serial number folder, create a new text file and rename it "ulcode.txt" (without the quotes).
16. Open the text file, paste your bootloader unlock code, save and close the file.
For step 16, as a precaution, copy and paste the serial number folder inside registeredDevices too. I didn't test which folder was being used by Flashtool for the unlock.
Actual unlocking of bootloader
17. With Flashtool open and phone connected, click on the BLU button. Follow all instructions. One involves VOL UP, the other involves VOL DOWN (for fastboot), please take note to do both, it's not deja vu.
18. When you have done so correctly, Flashtool will pop a small dialog with your IMEI and unlock code already pasted inside.
19. Take a deep breath and click unlock.
20. Check in main window that bootloader has indeed been unlocked.
21. Unplug the USB cable and boot your phone to check that everything should be normal.
CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOID. :laugh:
Installing TWRP recovery (with touch capability but NO external SD card mount yet as of 13 Nov 2015)
0. Make sure your bootloader is unlocked before proceeding.
1. The download link is from the M4 Aqua Marshmallow Site, scroll to the bottom. (XDA thread is here)
2. Download and save the recovery.img file anywhere you like.
3. Copy and paste recovery.img to C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib .
4. Install the recovery using fastboot using the instructions based on this website (thanks and credits to Shyam Karnani):
Flashtool comes with its own ADB interface so we don't need to install any new ones or the bloated Android SDK.
a) Open a command window inside the folder C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (shift-rightclick and select "open command window here")
b) Connect phone to the computer using the USB cable.
c) type "adb reboot bootloader" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter (if asked to allow USB debugging in the phone screen, touch ok)
d) when the phone has entered fastboot, type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" (without quotes) and enter. Check that there are no errors produced by the flashing.
e) type "fastboot reboot" and enter.
The phone now has TWRP recovery but NO ROOT.
To boot into recovery
1. Simultaneously press the Power button and Volume down until your device vibrates.
2. Quickly release the Power button, but keep pressing Volume down.
3. When you see the TWRP screen, release Volume down. You have now successfully entered recovery mode.
(Instructions from Sony Developer website)
Rooting using SuperSU
0. Check that you have flashed a custom recovery. If not, please refer to steps right above.
1. Download SuperSU from the official website.
2. Connect your phone and transfer the zip file to the INTERNAL storage (because no recovery can mount external SD card yet as of 13 Nov 2015).
3. Power off phone and boot into TWRP recovery.
(An info dialog will popup asking if you want to keep read-only for /system. I chose NOT to keep, but need someone with knowledge to explain if read-only will block rooting procedure. It will, right?)
4. Touch the Install button and scroll to find the supersu zip.
5. Install the supersu zip. When done, clearing cache/Dalvik is optional (can be done using Titanium Backup anyway once you have root).
6. Reboot system.
Enjoy your root! :good:
Good work, but is it for the M4 Aqua E2353 only?
adejager1 said:
Good work, but is it for the M4 Aqua E2353 only?
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Of course, that's what the title says lol. I cannot vouch for the other models.
I think the instructions can be modified, like for example different serial number for different model.
I'm having problem after clicking the BLU button, I'm doing what it said "Unplug USB cable, power off, hold vol down, connect USB cable" but will have an error USB not recognized, check flashtool screen it said usb debugging is off, make sure your not in MTP, I already turn usb debugging on. I'm stuck here.
btw I disable signed driver enforcement already and installed the ADB, but still no luck
Running OS windows 10
help please, :crying: if you can make a video it may help. thanks!
Everything went well for me thanks a lot.
i'm on windows 8 64bits
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jmikaii said:
I'm having problem after clicking the BLU button, I'm doing what it said "Unplug USB cable, power off, hold vol down, connect USB cable" but will have an error USB not recognized, check flashtool screen it said usb debugging is off, make sure your not in MTP, I already turn usb debugging on. I'm stuck here.
btw I disable signed driver enforcement already and installed the ADB, but still no luck
Running OS windows 10
help please, :crying: if you can make a video it may help. thanks!
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Have you installed the drivers in -> C:\Flashtool\drivers
select :
Flashmode Drivers (1st line)
Fastboot Drivers (2nd line - this one will be used)
Common drivers Nicky (11th line)
Yes i install it all, guys do you think because the os im using? "windows 10"?
Thanks a ton, bro successfully rooted my Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual (E2363).
jmikaii said:
I'm having problem after clicking the BLU button, I'm doing what it said "Unplug USB cable, power off, hold vol down, connect USB cable" but will have an error USB not recognized, check flashtool screen it said usb debugging is off, make sure your not in MTP, I already turn usb debugging on. I'm stuck here.
btw I disable signed driver enforcement already and installed the ADB, but still no luck
Running OS windows 10
help please, :crying: if you can make a video it may help. thanks!
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I also find a problem of unable to unbrick my bricked my old sony device on windows 10 with flashtool.
I also get the same error.
Try on windows 8.1.
failed unlock
i have problem when trying to unlock the bootloader. it says "failed <remote: commend not allowed>" in flashtool
can someone help me?
thanks
alvind27 said:
i have problem when trying to unlock the bootloader. it says "failed <remote: commend not allowed>" in flashtool
can someone help me?
thanks
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IS bootloader unlock allowed : yes ?
Go to calls,enter *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info-configuration
angelus-95 said:
IS bootloader unlock allowed : yes ?
Go to calls,enter *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info-configuration
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yes, I already check it at first and it say "yes"
i search in google there's no answer too for this. i really really need to root my phone because i'm running out of internal memory
Same issue with alvind27
Same issue as alvind27 has there been a fix yet.
my model is the same as yours
Works fine with my 2303
Great tutorial. Thank you so much. I forgot many things since someone has stolen my Xperia S. Root revived this phone. Android 6 + root is great future but now I am happy with that, too.
Working on my E2303. If someone has problem then he/ she has to learn more about it. Just follow steps slowly and everything is gonna be fine.
I had the same problem but also on windows 10, flashed in a windows 8 computer without any major issues.
I have a problem. Me appears seen, how can I fix?
C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>adb reboot bootloader
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device.
C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'recovery' (32650 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.032s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.032s
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Stuck at Bootloader Unlocking...
Hi, I have a problem here. I have the E2353 Xperia M4 Aqua and use the mac version of Flashtool
I've followed every step from checking whether or not the phone's BL can be unlocked (it is allowed) to putting all the necessary text files in the "mydevices" and "registeredDevices" folder. Problem is when I press and hold the VOL Down key and plug the USB in...nothing happens, it's just stuck there at the instructions screen while I keep holding the down volume key. I expected to see the Bootloader Unlock Wizard but it doesn't appear
Is there something I missed? What should I do?
Worked on e2363!
I managed to work on my E2363, though at the beginning I had problems and errors (when using fasboot to record TWRP.img got the error "unable to record the image").
In step 0, i got YES, but the error I mentioned persisted.
So did all the steps again (assuming in step 0 I would have gotten "no") and worked, the TWRP was recorded.
mikaaa6 said:
I have a problem. Me appears seen, how can I fix?
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are you already unlock the bootloader first before flash recovery?
alvind27 said:
yes, I already check it at first and it say "yes"
i search in google there's no answer too for this. i really really need to root my phone because i'm running out of internal memory
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what mean your bootloader say "yes"
check your bootloader again and maybe this can your answer
silencar said:
are u sure that it is unlocked? there are 3 kinds of status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No - u can't unlock BL
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes - u can unlock BL, BUT its not unlocked yet
Bootloader unlocked: Yes - BL is unlocked
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sent from E2353 using bootloader
mufhm said:
are you already unlock the bootloader first before flash recovery?
I did every step to unlock the bootloader without any error, however Rooting Status spent UNAVAILABLE
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HELP ! HELP ! HELP !
hard bricked by flashing a miui rom from twrp without deleting the emmc file :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
i can only go to fastboot , no recovery , miui logo for 3 seconds
please someone help me !!! :crying::crying:
will the test point work ?
Edit :-
Thank you all , i managed to unbtick using test point .!!
I know enough to tell you that I'd you can get fastboot yo work, its not bricked. Honestly I don't own the device. I own lg g3. And it might be different for this device but you can try pushing recovery from fasyboot mode using your PC. You might wanna google how to tbh and ask around ppl with similar device if possible. Pushing through fastboot/adb is most common so pushing recovery will format recovery partition and install/push new one. That will get you working recovery. (I hope). Happy flashing.
In fastboot check if bootloader is locked by running the device info command... It is not locked you have hopes... Use fastboot to flash fastboot rom package with modified emmc file and modded image...
Its locked
Only way is to do test point method or take it to a service center
#BATMAN# said:
HELP ! HELP ! HELP !
hard bricked by flashing a miui rom from twrp without deleting the emmc file :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
i can only go to fastboot , no recovery , miui logo for 3 seconds
please someone help me !!! :crying::crying:
will the test point work ?
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try 1. this:http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
2. http://en.miui.com/thread-244814-1-1.html
3.http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=257227&highlight=test%2Bpoint%2Bredmi%2Bnote%2B3
4.http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html
Let me know if you have succes!Good luck!
Luiggi79 said:
try 1. this:http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
2. http://en.miui.com/thread-244814-1-1.html
3.http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=257227&highlight=test%2Bpoint%2Bredmi%2Bnote%2B3
4.http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html
Let me know if you have succes!Good luck!
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im trying now , thank you , i will tel the results
didnt work , and i didn't try the testpoint yet because im afried , can some one help me
*when connect via fastboot it shows android bootloader interface ( im new to adb someone helpme with this )
*when connect holding ( volume up+volume down+power ) it shows =HS-USB diagnostics 900E ( i manually updated this driver to 9008 but mi flash dosent show it )
*when trying to flash via fastboot it says "FAILED : remote ; device is locked"
faced the same problem bro better give it in care if dnt wnt to give it to care just go to( http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html ) or try ( http://xiaomitips.com/guide/fix-bricked-redmi-note-3-no-unlock-permission/ ) this if all didnt work go to care bro
#BATMAN# said:
im trying now , thank you , i will tel the results
didnt work , and i didn't try the testpoint yet because im afried , can some one help me
*when connect via fastboot it shows android bootloader interface ( im new to adb someone helpme with this )
*when connect holding ( volume up+volume down+power ) it shows =HS-USB diagnostics 900E ( i manually updated this driver to 9008 but mi flash dosent show it )
*when trying to flash via fastboot it says "FAILED : remote ; device is locked"
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Steps:
A).On the computer in windows disable driver signature enforcement featrure and turn off any protection like security suites,AV software or firewalls.To disable driver signature enforcement you must open command prompt and type:a)bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS and press enter
b)bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON and press enter
c)reboot computer
d) install MI flash after reboot;download it from here :http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
B) On the phone:
1.Hold Vol - and Vol + and plug Usb cable in computer&phone
2.download ADB files from here http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
3.extract files from archive to folder
4. in this folder,where you have extracted adb files press:shift on keyboard and right click on the mouse in the same time and choose "open command window here"
5.in command window type:a)adb devices and press enter
b)adb reboot edl and press enter
Now you are in download mode
6.from device manager install qualcomm driver;it should be seen in other devices section;right click---update driver----navigate to :C/Program files(X86)/XIaomi/Mi flash/Qualcomm/Driver;Note:you need x64 windows computer for this operation
7.start MI flash---right click and run as administrator;browse for rom folder,you need a fastboot rom(the rom need with suffix tgz to be;not zip).Put the tgz archive(rom) in Local Disk C and extract with winrar!!!!!!(use winrar) to folder;rename the created folder to ROM.In MI flash when do browse for folder SELECT ENTIRE FOLDER NOT JUST THE FOLDER IMAGES.OK?
8.in MI Flash window press refresh button from up side;the device should appear on the list
9.in MI Flash windows in the down side of windows tick the litlle circle who say:Flash all
10.Press flash button from up
1.1. Wait until it finish flashing procedure:should appear in the right side from device peration completed succesfully
12.Remove usb cable and press power button on the device;keep the power button pressed until the device give you a vibration,the release it
Luiggi79 said:
Steps:
A).On the computer in windows disable driver signature enforcement featrure and turn off any protection like security suites,AV software or firewalls.To disable driver signature enforcement you must open command prompt and type:a)bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS and press enter
b)bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON and press enter
c)reboot computer
d) install MI flash after reboot;download it from here :http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
B) On the phone:
1.Hold Vol - and Vol + and plug Usb cable in computer&phone
2.download ADB files from here http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
3.extract files from archive to folder
4. in this folder,where you have extracted adb files press:shift on keyboard and right click on the mouse in the same time and choose "open command window here"
5.in command window type:a)adb devices and press enter
b)adb reboot edl and press enter
Now you are in download mode
6.from device manager install qualcomm driver;it should be seen in other devices section;right click---update driver----navigate to :C/Program files(X86)/XIaomi/Mi flash/Qualcomm/Driver;Note:you need x64 windows computer for this operation
7.start MI flash---right click and run as administrator;browse for rom folder,you need a fastboot rom(the rom need with suffix tgz to be;not zip).Put the tgz archive(rom) in Local Disk C and extract with winrar!!!!!!(use winrar) to folder;rename the created folder to ROM.In MI flash when do browse for folder SELECT ENTIRE FOLDER NOT JUST THE FOLDER IMAGES.OK?
8.in MI Flash window press refresh button from up side;the device should appear on the list
9.in MI Flash windows in the down side of windows tick the litlle circle who say:Flash all
10.Press flash button from up
1.1. Wait until it finish flashing procedure:should appear in the right side from device peration completed succesfully
12.Remove usb cable and press power button on the device;keep the power button pressed until the device give you a vibration,the release it
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im trying now! hopefully it will work :good::good:
#BATMAN# said:
im trying now , thank you , i will tel the results
didnt work , and i didn't try the testpoint yet because im afried , can some one help me
*when connect via fastboot it shows android bootloader interface ( im new to adb someone helpme with this )
*when connect holding ( volume up+volume down+power ) it shows =HS-USB diagnostics 900E ( i manually updated this driver to 9008 but mi flash dosent show it )
*when trying to flash via fastboot it says "FAILED : remote ; device is locked"
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I have the same problem.
I can get Miflash to show when under fastboot but it doesn't show the COM port but the device id similar if you check Fastboot Devices. but can't flash due to device is locked.
I tried QFIL as well but it can't go into Emergency Download Mode.
Anyone Please help.
Stuck at mi logo
Device unlocked
bootloader unlocked
twrp working
how to get rid of this
fylim said:
I have the same problem.
I can get Miflash to show when under fastboot but it doesn't show the COM port but the device id similar if you check Fastboot Devices. but can't flash due to device is locked.
I tried QFIL as well but it can't go into Emergency Download Mode.
Anyone Please help.
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me too , im still searching for a solution ......:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
the only solution i found was the test point but im trying to fix it without opening my phone
i you find anything please let me know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
avrrv3689 said:
Device unlocked
bootloader unlocked
twrp working
how to get rid of this
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if you don't need TWRP and want MIUI rom try this http://en.miui.com/thread-267263-1-1.html ...
and
if you don't want miui rom flash the new aosp one
#BUT DONT FLASH MIUI ROM USING TWRP IF YOU UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER UNOFFICIALY#
#BATMAN# said:
if you don't need TWRP and want MIUI rom try this http://en.miui.com/thread-267263-1-1.html ...
and
if you don't want miui rom flash the new aosp one
#BUT DONT FLASH MIUI ROM USING TWRP IF YOU UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER UNOFFICIALY#
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finlly got out of it
thanxx
can u suggest a procedure to unlock bootloader and root the device and twrp without bricking or bootloop
avrrv3689 said:
finlly got out of it
thanxx
can u suggest a procedure to unlock bootloader and root the device and twrp without bricking or bootloop
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Read these carefully #DO AT YOUR OWN RISK#
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-instruction-unlock-bootloader-t3355904
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-7-2-3-t3359492
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/redmi-note3-prokenzo-guiderom-global-t3341102
:good: hit thanks if i helped you :good:
#BATMAN# said:
if you don't need TWRP and want MIUI rom try this http://en.miui.com/thread-267263-1-1.html ...
and
if you don't want miui rom flash the new aosp one
#BUT DONT FLASH MIUI ROM USING TWRP IF YOU UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER UNOFFICIALY#
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"BUT DONT FLASH MIUI ROM USING TWRP IF YOU UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER UNOFFICIALY"
If bootloader is unlocked officially then can we flash any MIUI recovery ROM using TWRP without need of modifying Recovery ROM (deleting bootloader file , patch boot.img) ? can we switch to any MIUI ROM then easily ?
akhil17kr said:
"BUT DONT FLASH MIUI ROM USING TWRP IF YOU UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER UNOFFICIALY"
If bootloader is unlocked officially then can we flash any MIUI recovery ROM using TWRP without need of modifying Recovery ROM (deleting bootloader file , patch boot.img) ? can we switch to any MIUI ROM then easily ?
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Yes i think you can but im not 100% sure :good::good:
#BATMAN# said:
Yes i think you can but im not 100% sure :good::good:
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Oh Lol , have asked many people but none of them are sure about this .. but i have asked from mi chat they said once bootloader is unlocked you can't lock it back by flashing MIUI roms as it's security feature . SO we can say unofficial method is problem if you like to switch to between ROM's but official one will not create any problems ..still not sure though have to ask who have done through Official method.
fylim said:
I have the same problem.
I can get Miflash to show when under fastboot but it doesn't show the COM port but the device id similar if you check Fastboot Devices. but can't flash due to device is locked.
I tried QFIL as well but it can't go into Emergency Download Mode.
Anyone Please help.
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The solution:
1. Press and hold VolUp+VolDown+Power (all 3 buttons) at the same time.
2. The MI logo will appear for some time, and then disappear, don't release the buttons.
3. The MI logo will then appear briefly, and then disappear. Now release all 3 buttons.
4. Connect the phone to PC, and then proceed to use MiFlash as usual.
Use a 64-bit PC
Take a look here http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=228048&page=6#pid4518713
http://en.miui.com/thread-228048-1-1.html
To enter in download mode see this youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fs5n3W1c8U
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#BATMAN# said:
me too , im still searching for a solution ......:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
the only solution i found was the test point but im trying to fix it without opening my phone
i you find anything please let me know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The solution:
1. Press and hold VolUp+VolDown+Power (all 3 buttons) at the same time.
2. The MI logo will appear for some time, and then disappear, don't release the buttons.
3. The MI logo will then appear briefly, and then disappear. Now release all 3 buttons.
4. Connect the phone to PC, and then proceed to use MiFlash as usual.
Use a 64-bit PC
Take a look here: http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=228048&page=6#pid4518713
http://en.miui.com/thread-228048-1-1.html
How to enter in download mode see this youtube video :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fs5n3W1c8U
Luiggi79 said:
The solution:
1. Press and hold VolUp+VolDown+Power (all 3 buttons) at the same time.
2. The MI logo will appear for some time, and then disappear, don't release the buttons.
3. The MI logo will then appear briefly, and then disappear. Now release all 3 buttons.
4. Connect the phone to PC, and then proceed to use MiFlash as usual.
Use a 64-bit PC
Take a look here http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=228048&page=6#pid4518713
http://en.miui.com/thread-228048-1-1.html
To enter in download mode see this youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fs5n3W1c8U
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The solution:
1. Press and hold VolUp+VolDown+Power (all 3 buttons) at the same time.
2. The MI logo will appear for some time, and then disappear, don't release the buttons.
3. The MI logo will then appear briefly, and then disappear. Now release all 3 buttons.
4. Connect the phone to PC, and then proceed to use MiFlash as usual.
Use a 64-bit PC
Take a look here: http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=228048&page=6#pid4518713
http://en.miui.com/thread-228048-1-1.html
How to enter in download mode see this youtube video :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fs5n3W1c8U
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didn't work for me !:crying::crying:
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UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
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NOTE: To be on safe side, Backup your data before doing any experiment. I will not responsible if you damage your phone. So do this at your own risk.
Firstly read Requirement section & Instructions 1,2,3 before trying or downloading anything.
Before unlocking bootloader, YOU NEED PERMISSION OF UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER IN YOUR ACCOUNT.
follow below steps carefully.
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REQUIREMENT:
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1. Redmi 3s/3s Prime Running On MIUI 7/8
2. A PC With Windows xp/7/8/8.1/10 installed
3. USB Cable
4. ADB Drivers [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 ]
5. MiFlashUnlock Tool [ https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B95YT61gv-breXVPZl9FZ3hkdDQ&export=download ]
6. Qualcomm Driver [ http://cloud.xiaomitips.com/utility/Qualcomm_Drivers_QDLoader.zip ]
7. Mi PC Suite [ http://bigota.d.miui.com/MiFlash/MiSetup2.2.0.7032_2717.exe ]
8. Mi Flash Tool [ http://xiaomiflashtool.com/wp-content/uploads/MiFlash20160830.zip ]
9. Lots of Patience.
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INSTRUCTIONS 1 (Getting Unlocking Permission)
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Before unlocking bootloader, you need to take permission from Xiaomi.
SKIP these steps and Jump to Instruction 2 if you already have unlocking permission in your mi account.
1. open this link[ http://en.miui.com/unlock ] and click on "Unlock Now" button.
2. Log in with your mi account.
3. Fill all details. While filling details you will find a text field "Please input your unlocking reason"
4. In this text field, enter these reasons: "I understand the risks of unlocking bootloader. I want to flash the ROM to fix the bootloop. I request you to grant me the permissions for unlocking."
5. Click on "Apply Now"
6. Verify phone via OTP. After that, your Account is verified and it says Processing and you will receive a SMS within 10 days.
7. Afer 2-3 days you will get a SMS Like "You have been granted for permissions To unlock ur device ..."
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INSTRUCTIONS 2 (Changing Phone Setting)
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1. Now you are having unlocking permission on your phone. So login into the Mi account in your phone with the same id on which you got the unlocking permission.
2. Now remove Fingerprint and Pattern Lock.
3. On your Redmi 3s/3s Prime, go to Settings > About Phone > Tap on "MIUI Version" 7 times. This will enable Developer Options.
3. Now go to Settings > Developer options > enable "USB debugging" and "OEM unlocking"
4. Open the "MI Account" app on your phone and Login with the Phone number or id that you used to get the unlocking Permission.
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INSTRUCTIONS 3 (Downloading & Installing)
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All Downloading links are given in "Requirement" section. Install one by one in sequential order on your laptop/PC.
1. Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in your system [ http://en.miui.com/thread-237673-1-1.html ]
2. Download & Install Mi PC Suite into your laptop/PC
3. Download & Install Mi Flash Tool.
4. Download ADB driver and install it.
5. Download MiFlashUnlock Tool and extract to desktop. It will be easy to find & use from the desktop.
6. Download and install Qualcomm Driver. (To Install Qualcomm Driver, you have to extract the downloaded "Qualcomm_Drivers_QDLoader.zip" file and open the extracted folder. Within some folder u will find the file "qcser.inf" Right click on it and click install. )
7. Restart your PC/Laptop.
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INSTRUCTIONS 4 (Unlocking Bootloader)
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METHOD 1
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1. On your computer, open MiFlashUnlock folder which you have extract in the desktop.
2. Right click on MiFlashUnlock.exe and select "Run it as administrator" & click on 'Yes'
3. Login into the unlocking tool on PC with the same Mi account.
4. Reboot your phone into Bootloader mode. To do that, simply turn off your device, press & hold Power button + Volume down buttons at the same time. Hold until you see Mi Bunny Fastboot logo.
5. Now connect your phone to the computer using its USB cable.
6. Once your phone is connected, the Unlock button will become active.
7. Simply click on the Unlock button to start the process. The unlock process will take about 10 – 15 seconds to complete.
8. You will see the message in green color "Unlocking Successfully" then you are the luckiest guy in this world who unlocked the bootloader in an easiest way.
9. Follow Method 2 if you stuck at 50%
METHOD 2
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1. Go to http://en.miui.com/forum.php
2. Sign in with your account which was used to get unlocked permission.
3. Now open setting of your profile and then Personal Info
4. Here at the end of the page you will find the Device name.
5. Change the device name to Redmi 3s or Redmi 3s prime according to the phone which you have.
6. Save the setting and close the window.
7. Open the MI unlock tool in your PC and login into your Mi account with Phone Number (user id) and try to unlock now.
8. Finally, hit the Unlock button.
9. Now your bootloader will be unlocked, If you still do not get success and stuck at 50% then follow next method
METHOD 3
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1. In your phone, Add your Mi Account in "Settings > Accounts"
If you already have a Mi Account, skip this step.
2.Make sure "Find device" is turned on in the Mi Account app. If you don't know how to turn on find device option then follow this tutorial [ http://en.miui.com/thread-329633-1-1.html ] and move to step 3.
3. Now go to your PC and open the https://i.mi.com and sign in using the same Mi Account (use your mobile phone number as user id)
4. Once you logged in, you’ll be able to see a list of connected devices. If you will see some of your Old Xiaomi phone in the list. Delete them all and make sure your current phone is online. If not then, locate your phone by clicking on "Find Device"
5. Now wait for 1 day.
6. On the next day, reboot your phone into Fastboot mode and open the MI unlock tool in your PC and login into your Mi account with Phone Number (user id) and try to unlock now.
7. Finally, hit the Unlock button.
11. Now your bootloader will be unlocked, If you still do not get success and stuck at 50% then follow next method
METHOD 4
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1. Remove your Mi account from your phone. Also, delete account data.
2. Now again login into your account and turn off find device option
3. Open unlock tool by Right click on MiFlashUnlock.exe and select "Run it as administrator"
4. Login into the unlocking tool on PC with the same Mi account.
5. Don't connect the phone to Computer.
6. Once you Logged in, the Unlock button will become active.
7. Now Disconnect/turn off your internet connection from PC for 5 min
8. It may show "unknown error 501"
9. Now again turn ON the internet connection. And connect your phone to PC in Fastboot mode.
10. Click on Unlock button.
11. Now your bootloader will be unlocked
12. If you still do not get success and stuck at 50% then follow METHOD 4
METHOD 5
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1. Open this link [ http://en.miui.com/download-303.html ] and download the Developer ROM (size: 1.4gb)
2. Paste the downloaded ROM into the internal memory of your phone.
3. Open Updater app and go to option.
4. Select "Choose Update Package" and select the developer ROM which you have pasted into the internal memory. (Before doing this battery should be greater than 30% charged)
5. Now your phone will reboot and installation takes place. It will take around 20 min. or more.
6. Now follow the "steps 2-7 of METHOD 1 "
7. In this method, you will definitely get success.
METHOD 6
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1. Download this Latest MiUnlock flash tool v1.1.1111 [ https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B95YT61gv-brdkxiM09mTzZya0E&export=download ]
2. In place of an old unlocking flash tool, use this latest MiUnlock flash tool to unlock by following above methods.
3. You may get success but chances are less.
METHOD 7
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If you don't get success in any method then try to change the version of MiUnlock Tool and again try.
Still, if you stuck at 50% then wait for some days (7-8 days) and try again above methods
If you like it then click on "THANKS" button
and Cheers if you UNLOCKED your bootloader successfully.
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Good Information. But MiFlashUnlock tool link is broken. Getting 404 error.
Great tutorial.!! I think disable driver signature is for windows 10 64 bit. Is it possible to do this method in windows 7 32bit?
If anybody has success with windows 7 please reply
Thanks
arceuss said:
Good Information. But MiFlashUnlock tool link is broken. Getting 404 error.
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Thanks for informing. Now the link is updated and working fine.
P€πtex4869 said:
Great tutorial.!! I think disable driver signature is for windows 10 64 bit. Is it possible to do this method in windows 7 32bit?
If anybody has success with windows 7 please reply
Thanks
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In the link, they have provided the method for all windows 7/8/8.1/10 separately.
Ohk. Thanks
Thanks
m4mohit said:
Thanks for informing. Now the link is updated and working fine.
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Thank You.
Entering method 4
I have downloaded latest developer rom,
moved it to phone's internal memory,
But when I tried to update with updater app, it throws an error that I am permitted to update to other stable update only.
For other methods, I am getting error at 50% "Couldn't verify device - Current account is different from the account info on the device". The phone is also not booting to EDL mode. It's just booting to android instead.
arceuss said:
Thank You.
Entering method 4
I have downloaded latest developer rom,
moved it to phone's internal memory,
But when I tried to update with updater app, it throws an error that I am permitted to update to other stable update only.
For other methods, I am getting error at 50% "Couldn't verify device - Current account is different from the account info on the device". The phone is also not booting to EDL mode. It's just booting to android instead.
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Means you have to manually flash the Dev. ROM
follow the instructions from this link
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/fastboot-bootloop-hardbrick-softbrick/
m4mohit said:
Means you have to manually flash the Dev. ROM
follow the instructions from this link
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/fastboot-bootloop-hardbrick-softbrick/
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Thanks.
But as you have said on your other thread the method in the link follows fastboot mode which is for unlocked Bootloader only. My phone's Bootloader is still locked. And I am unable to enter EDL mode also. Phone reboots to android when I try to enter download mode.
arceuss said:
Thanks.
But as you have said on your other thread the method in the link follows fastboot mode which is for unlocked Bootloader only. My phone's Bootloader is still locked. And I am unable to enter EDL mode also. Phone reboots to android when I try to enter download mode.
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Without edl mode with locked bootloader it is not possible to flash. So there are various methods to open edl mode. Search on google you will get it.
i have sucessfully unlocked
pavan.sampara said:
i have sucessfully unlocked
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How??
by using miunlock tool
pavan.sampara said:
by using miunlock tool
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Which method did you use. Im still stuck at 50%
wait 5-7 days after receiving conformation msg. enable oem unlocking in developers option
pavan.sampara said:
wait 5-7 days after receiving conformation msg. enable oem unlocking in developers option
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Yup.. I waited a week and done that
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Still not working
good job!
excellent guide
big thx !
do you turn off drivers signature enforcement in your pc
@m4mohit , maybe you should add, that logging into miui accound and activate device track can help at unlocking also. in fact this was how it finally worked for me. despite the other prerequisites
im using windows 7 32bit so there is no driver signature check i guess
IMPORTANT: It appearance that Huawei is no longer going to provide bootloader unlocking services for their devices. Because of this, this guide is of no use unless you can find a way to get a code or you just held onto the code.
Hello, this is a guide for unlocking the bootloader and rooting the Huawei Ascend XT. I am writing this because the current guide is not very well written and does not contain bootloader unlock instructions. This will be split into two parts: Part 1, unlocking the bootloader, and Part 2, rooting the phone.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE!
THINGS YOU WILL NEED:
1. A Huawei Ascend XT with at least 60% of battery left
2. A computer with adb drivers, fastboot drivers, and the Huawei USB drivers
3. A Micro-SD card for your backups (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE MAKE BACKUPS!)
4. TWRP for this phone. This can be found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/huawei-ascend-xt-h1611-t3507933 (credits to enigma2446)
5. The ZIP containing SuperSU. This can be found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/huawei-ascend-xt-h1611-t3507933
6. The SDK Platform Tools. These can be found on the android studio website.
PART 1: UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER1. Geting the Bootloader Unlock Code: You need to get your bootloader unlock code. You can get this by going to https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock
(EDIT: It appears that this website is down. I have read that if you PM Huawei on Twitter or call them and provide all the details of your phone, they will give you a code. I have not tested this method, bit people have said it worked with the mate 10.) and signing into your Huawei ID. If you dont have one, create one. Then, follow the instructions given to you by Huawei to get the code.
2. Enabling the Enable OEM Unlock Option: To enable this option, you must enable developer options. To do this, go to Settings>About Phone and tap the Build number until it says "You are now a Developer". back out of About Phone, and go to Developer options. turn on "Enable OEM unlock" and press Enable.
3. Enable USB Debugging: While you are still in Developer options, enable the option 'USB debugging" and press OK.
4. Booting Into the Bootloader: once you have completed the first three steps, you can now boot into the bootloader. Connect your phone to your computer, and open the Platform Tools folder you should have downloaded and extracted. Shift-Right click, and press "Open Command Window Here" or "Open Powershell Window Here", depending on your version of windows. Once it is open, make sure your device is detected by typing "adb devices". If it displays your device, you are good to continue. If not, something is not set up right on your computer or phone. Once you verified that your phone is detected, type "adb reboot bootloader".
5. Unlocking the Bootloader: Once your phone has booted into the bootloader, you can now unlock the bootloader. YOUR PHONE WILL BE WIPED ONCE YOU TYPED THIS COMMAND. You can unlock it by typing "fastboot oem unlock <your bootloader unlock code>". Once it has finished, you can reboot your phone, and just run through the setup fast, because you will still have to wipe it again.
PART 2: ROOTING YOUR PHONE1. Move the TWRP image you downloaded (called
Xtrecovery) to your Platform Tools folder and rename it to "TWRP.img"
2. Insert Your Micro-SD Card
3. Move the SuperSU Zip you downloaded to the SD card
4. Re-Enable USB Debugging: Enable Developer options by going to Settings>About Phone and taping the Build number until it says "You are now a Developer". Back out of About Phone, and go to Developer options, and enable USB debugging, and press OK.
5. Boot Into the Bootloader: Type "adb reboot bootloader" into your open CMD window or Powershell window.
6. Verify That your Phone says that the Bootloader is unlocked
7. Type "fastboot boot TWRP.img"
8. TWRP should boot. Tap "Keep Read Only"
9. You should now be in TWRP. Go to Backup>Select Storage and choose your Micro-SD card and tap OK. Uncheck everything and check "Recovery". Then, Swipe the slider to back up your stock recovery partition.
10. Once it has finished backing up, reboot your phone to the bootloader.
11. Once it is in the bootloader, type "fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img" to flash TWRP as your recovery. (I believe this is the point where your warrenty will be invalidated by Huawei, so be careful.)
12. When it finishes flashing TWRP, reboot your phone to TWRP by holding down the power button and volume up
13. It should boot to TWRP. Tap "Keep Read Only", then go to (YOU ARE ABOUT TO WIPE IT AGAIN)Wipe>Format Data and type yes, and hit the enter button.
14. Once it finishes, go to Backup>Select Storage, select your SD card and hit OK, then check every box to backup all six partitions, and swipe to back them up. (At the end, it may seem to get stuck at 98-99%, DO NOT STOP IT! It is generating an MD5 checksum)
15. When it finishes backing everything up, go back to the home screen of TWRP, then go to Install, navigate to where you stored the SuperSU ZIP, select it, then swipe to flash it.
16. When it finishes flashing the SuperSU ZIP, tap "Clear Cache/Dalvik" and swipe to clear them.
17. Reboot your phone. IT WILL REBOOT MULTIBLE TIMES AND APPEAR TO BE STUCK SOMETIMES, BUT DONT TOUCH IT! This is normal and it will eventually boot like normal.
That's it!
Your phone should now be rooted and have SuperSU installed. Please note that this is a Systemless root, and will be removed if you factory reset your phone.Thanks to divineBliss for creating the original instructions.
What do we do after we get root to install custom ROMS? please advise
nedfred0 said:
What do we do after we get root to install custom ROMS? please advise
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To install a custom ROM, you need the ROM you want to install, gapps depending on the ROM, and the proper firmware. The firmware you are on can be found under about phone and is the last 4 digets of the build number (in the format of B1xx). Once you are on the proper firmware, have your ROM and other things it may require, (every ROM is different), and a backup (just in case), you can flash the ROM from TWRP. Follow the instructions provided by the creator of the ROM to properly flash it.
Where do you get the USB driver at because I am not seeing it at http://consumer.huawei.com/us/support/phones/ascend-xt/
BTJustice said:
Where do you get the USB driver at because I am not seeing it at
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The drivers come with HiSuite. Download it and you should be good to go.
randomness725 said:
The drivers come with HiSuite. Download it and you should be good to go.
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Thanks. I tried that but couldn't get it to go so I downloaded these instead which did the job:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634745788
does this work on the new h1711 huawei assend xt2
xaneth201 said:
does this work on the new h1711 huawei assend xt2
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It will not. The TWRP recovery image is device specific and might brick your device if you flash it to your phone.
bricked 1711
randomness725 said:
It will not. The TWRP recovery image is device specific and might brick your device if you flash it to your phone.
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Well I did not see that, so yeah, I have bricked it. IT comes up and says it is unlocked, it used to sit there then boot into the system.
So I downloaded the TWRP, tried to reboot to recovery and nothing.
Now, it just gets to the yellow warning screen, then goes black. Just bought this today on a black friday sale for 49.00
But did it for a reason. Now I would like to be able to recover it....
I was able to run adb and fastboot, so know that the drivers work, but it looks like it won't even get there now.
And it won't even go to the recovery, so I guess this phone is a real brick.
Can't seem to get the back cover off to remove the battery either.
You need a copy of the stock H1711 recovery image to use
"fastboot flash recovery H1711-stock-recovery.img" to restore the stock recovery. Until someone creates a working H1711 TWRP, I don't know where you'll find a stock H1711 recovery image file.
scrungydoolittle said:
Well I did not see that, so yeah, I have bricked it. IT comes up and says it is unlocked, it used to sit there then boot into the system.
So I downloaded the TWRP, tried to reboot to recovery and nothing.
Now, it just gets to the yellow warning screen, then goes black. Just bought this today on a black friday sale for 49.00
But did it for a reason. Now I would like to be able to recover it....
I was able to run adb and fastboot, so know that the drivers work, but it looks like it won't even get there now.
And it won't even go to the recovery, so I guess this phone is a real brick.
Can't seem to get the back cover off to remove the battery either.
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download hisuite, enable oem unlocking and usb debbuginig, you gotta also get tha password or the unlocking, denn u run cmd and type:
adb devices
i hope i helped
there is easy way to get unlock bootloader pass for all huawei
just by IMEI search on google "hardreset24 unlock bootloader" there is full info how to do it
BTJustice said:
Where do you get the USB driver at because I am not seeing it at http://consumer.huawei.com/us/support/phones/ascend-xt/
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Here is the site for USB drivers for all Huawei models:
http://huaweiadvices.com/download-huawei-usb-drivers/
Good luck....
Does the phone even have a fastboot mode?
RomLord14495 said:
Does the phone even have a fastboot mode?
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Sure it does
Notes on booting up the phone (from power off)
Bootloader (fastboot) = power + volume down + USB hooked to pc
eRecovery = power + volume up + USB hooked to PC
TWRP = power + volume up
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Optionally you put phone into bootloader/fastboot or recovery modes by typing from an adb prompt "reboot bootloader" or "reboot recovery"
Hi there. The website link for submitting your imei to get the unlock code doesn't work. Does anyone know how to get this code now?
dominoes20 said:
Hi there. The website link for submitting your imei to get the unlock code doesn't work. Does anyone know how to get this code now?
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You'll have to use DC Unlocker and pay to unlock until the page returns
Since unlocking the bootloader is no longer supported, I have a suggestion but am afraid to try myself.
So, download stock version of rom (aka fastboot rom). Extract, replace recovery.img with twrp (renamed to recovery.img). Restart phone in EDL mode, flash. In theory, edl is working fastboot mode so it shouldn't matter if bootloader is unlocked, correct?
ezopantyd said:
there is easy way to get unlock bootloader pass for all huawei
just by IMEI search on google "hardreset24 unlock bootloader" there is full info how to do it
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Imma try this out, I’m stuck in a weird situation where my sd card slot broke. When I sent it in for service, they said it was rooted and refused to fix it. I specifically did not root it so that I could send it in for warranty service. So it’s mission to try and root, unlock boot loader etc so that I can have more storage space
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ezopantyd said:
there is easy way to get unlock bootloader pass for all huawei
just by IMEI search on google "hardreset24 unlock bootloader" there is full info how to do it
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Can you be a little more specific? I didn’t get that info on google
This guide should work with any Xiaomi device, including the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.
Install ADB on windows 10
Go to developer.android.com and download SDK Platform-Tools for Windows as ZIP
Unzip and save in a folder on the C drive. Remark: you do not have to install anything or run any program.
Check installation: Shift+right click on an empty area in the folder and select open command prompt here and type adb. The result should be similar to this: Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39 Revision 3db08f2c6889-android Installed as C:\ADB\platform-tools\adb.exe. If ADB is not correctly installed, you will probably see the following message: ‘adb’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Unlock bootloader
Backup all your personal documents
Turn off lockscreen security (fingerprint, code, face ID)
Make sure you have sufficient battery.
Make a Mi account: Settings > Mi account
Activate developer options: Settings > about > MIUI version: Tap 5 times
Enable OEM unlocking: Developer options > OEM unlocking
Enter fastboot mode: Hold volume down + power
Connect to PC and install drivers: Use device manager and select manually downloaded drivers
Download unlock tool: Go to en.MIUI/unlock > Unlock now > Sign in > Download Mi Unlock as ZIP
Unlock bootloader: Extract ZIP > Run miflash_unlock.exe > Sign in with your Mi account and follow instructions. The unlock tool will say unlocked successfully and the phone will reboot itself
Install TWRP
Enable USB debugging: Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging
Download TWRP ZIP: Unzip
Flash TWRP: Boot into bootloader. Connect to PC. Open folder where twrp.img is stored. Shift+right click on an empty area in the folder and select open command prompt here. Type fastboot devices to ensure your phone is recognized. Flash TWRP by typing fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.
Flash custom ROM
Download files: Download the ROM (and other files like Gapps, Magisk) and move it to your internal storage
Backup stock ROM: Select backup. Select system (not system image) & select boot. Select storage where the backup will be saved. Name the backup. Swipe to backup. When the backup is done, press reboot system for your phone to start up normally. Keep a copy of the backup on the internal storage and one on your PC
Wipe old software: Boot into recovery. Select wipe. Select advanced wipe. Select data, cache, dalvik cache and system** and swipe to wipe. When the reset is done, press back (twice) to return to the TWRP homescreen.
Flash ROM: Select install. Select the ROM (and add other files like Gapps, Magisk). Swipe to confirm flash. When flashing is done, press reboot system. The first boot will take a lot longer than usual.
Remarks:
** It is not always necessary to wipe system, since most custom ROMs automatically wipe system. Wiping anyway should not do any harm. Furthermore, formatting data (wipe > format data > type yes) is unnecessary most of the time. It is useful for people who have an encrypted device. If your device is encrypted and TWRP fails to flash, format data to remove encryption. Note that if you disabled all lockscreen security, then encryption is disabled. Encryption is not possible without lockscreen security. To encrypt again after flashing, go to device settings in the new ROM. Be sure to setup lockscreen security first.
Krullendhaar said:
This guide should work with any Xiaomi device, including the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.
Install ADB on windows 10
Go to developer.android.com and download SDK Platform-Tools for Windows as ZIP
Unzip and save in a folder on the C drive
Check installation: Shift+right click on an empty area in the folder and select open command prompt here and type adb. The result should be similar to this: Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39 Revision 3db08f2c6889-android Installed as C:\ADB\platform-tools\adb.exe
Unlock bootloader
Backup all your personal documents
Turn off lockscreen security (fingerprint, code, face ID)
Make sure you have sufficient battery.
Make a Mi account: Settings > Mi account
Activate developer options: Settings > about > MIUI version: Tap 5 times
Enable OEM unlocking: Developer options > OEM unlocking
Enter fastboot mode: Hold volume down + power
Connect to PC and install drivers: Use device manager and select manually downloaded drivers
Download unlock tool: Go to en.MIUI/unlock > Unlock now > Sign in > Download Mi Unlock as ZIP
Unlock bootloader: Extract ZIP > Run miflash_unlock.exe > Sign in with your Mi account and follow instructions. The unlock tool will say unlocked successfully and the phone will reboot itself
Install TWRP
Enable USB debugging: Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging
Download TWRP ZIP: Unzip
Flash TWRP: Boot into bootloader. Connect to PC. Open folder where twrp.img is stored. Shift+right click on an empty area in the folder and select open command prompt here. Type fastboot devices to ensure your phone is recognized. Flash TWRP by typing fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.
Flash custom ROM
Download files: Download the ROM (and other files like Gapps, Magisk) and move it to your internal storage
Backup stock ROM: Select backup. Select system (not system image) & select boot. Select storage where the backup will be saved. Name the backup. Swipe to backup. When the backup is done, press reboot system for your phone to start up normally. Keep a copy of the backup on the internal storage and one on your PC
Wipe old software: Boot into recovery. Select wipe. Select advanced wipe. Select data, cache, dalvik cache and system** and swipe to wipe. When the reset is done, press back (twice) to return to the TWRP homescreen.
Flash ROM: Select install. Select the ROM (and add other files like Gapps, Magisk). Swipe to confirm flash. When flashing is done, press reboot system. The first boot will take a lot longer than usual.
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** It is not always necessary to wipe system, since most custom ROMs automatically wipe system. Wiping anyway should not do any harm. Furthermore, formatting data (wipe > format data > type yes) is unnecessary most of the time. It is useful for people who have an encrypted device.
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i am not able to unlock bootloader help pls
Jaskaran21 said:
i am not able to unlock bootloader help pls
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With respect,
You've given no information for anyone to want to help.
DaveHTC200 said:
With respect,
You've given no information for anyone to want to help.
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Sorry i am getting 168 hours later error in the mi unlock tool i have tried 3-4 different accounts with different phone numbers but still it is showing the same error. I had even waited for a week but still its the same error
Jaskaran21 said:
Sorry i am getting 168 hours later error in the mi unlock tool i have tried 3-4 different accounts with different phone numbers but still it is showing the same error. I had even waited for a week but still its the same error
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I'm not sure you can get around the waiting time!
Some people get longer times than others I believe, you just have to continue to use the phone and potentially keep trying.
I may stand corrected though
DaveHTC200 said:
I'm not sure you can get around the waiting time!
Some people get longer times than others I believe, you just have to continue to use the phone and potentially keep trying.
I may stand corrected though
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It is not possible to get around the waiting time. The waiting time and the requirement for a Mi account is a safety measure to prevent reseller from installing spyware/malware. Just wait.
Krullendhaar said:
It is not possible to get around the waiting time. The waiting time and the requirement for a Mi account is a safety measure to prevent reseller from installing spyware/malware. Just wait.
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Some mentioned about an older version of MiFlash but I've not required this as yet
DaveHTC200 said:
Some mentioned about an older version of MiFlash but I've not required this as yet
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I have tried the old unlock tool it gives the same error
Why did you have to use TWRP? I used only MiFlash with the India ROM fastboot and it worked fine.
DontDamnMe said:
Why did you have to use TWRP? I used only MiFlash with the India ROM fastboot and it worked fine.
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MiFlash only works with MIUI ROMS.
What are the PRO/CONS of rooting this Mi 9T Pro device? what would stop working?
alxtorrentazos said:
What are the PRO/CONS of rooting this Mi 9T Pro device? what would stop working?
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You can flash EEA, Global and China firmwares on different phones. You can flash custom rom. That's about unlocking bootloader, rooting is another thing which you can do once U unlocked.
For bad things you become able to harm or destroy your device(what happens if you do something very wrong, always double check while flashing from PC, don't lock bootloader on firmware not for your region) and there are security flaws in storage encryption.
dpdp73 said:
You can flash EEA, Global and China firmwares on different phones. You can flash custom rom. That's about unlocking bootloader, rooting is another thing which you can do once U unlocked.
For bad things you become able to harm or destroy your device(what happens if you do something very wrong, always double check while flashing from PC, don't lock bootloader on firmware not for your region) and there are security flaws in storage encryption.
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Thank you for your reply sir. I was wondering about NFC or Google Pay, things like that maybe stop working after unlocking the bootloader.
Everything perfect except for Magisk. When I try to install Magisk from TWRP, I am always getting Error 1. How can I fix it?
Hi guys,
I'm sorry, but I have tue current problem of many people here : OEM unlocking is impossible.
I tried 3 times, with 168h/7 days intervall each time, but same error.
I allowed OEM unlocking and USB debugging, I tried with several MiFlashUnlockTools.
I can't find why it doesn't work...
caperonjr said:
Hi guys,
I'm sorry, but I have tue current problem of many people here : OEM unlocking is impossible.
I tried 3 times, with 168h/7 days intervall each time, but same error.
I allowed OEM unlocking and USB debugging, I tried with several MiFlashUnlockTools.
I can't find why it doesn't work...
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What error?
After waiting 7 days and trying to unlock again, what happens?
When you are waiting for the 7 days to finish, do not change the Mi account on the phone, do not go to the Mi Unlock Status setting and press start. Doing anything like this will reset the process and start the timer again.
When the 7 days are finished you should only put the phone in fastboot mode, connect it to the PC and run the Mi Unlock Tool.
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What error?
After waiting 7 days and trying to unlock again, what happens?
When you are waiting for the 7 days to finish, do not change the Mi account on the phone, do not go to the Mi Unlock Status setting and press start. Doing anything like this will reset the process and start the timer again.
When the 7 days are finished you should only put the phone in fastboot mode, connect it to the PC and run the Mi Unlock Tool.
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The same error : 168h to wait !
I don't think I do something to reinitialize the process : mi Mi account is not changed, oem unlock and usb debug always allowed...
I have a global rom, can it be the reason ? Or the method is the same for all versions of this phone ?
Hello,
Well, i've made all the steps, but after flashed TWRP, the phone only boots on Fastboot mode...
Can you help me?
Will the "bootloader unlock" cause a factory reset of the phone?
Kicked off the wait timer so 168hrs or 7 days to wait. Box fresh Mi 9T Pro; I'll probably be lurking around these parts of XDA now.
What happened to the old clear gel cases? The included black hard case is super-brittle and cracked as I was putting it on for first use. Ordered a good old gel case; I'd like to actually see the aurora effect :silly:.
Anyone know if running a system update will reset the timer?