Hi. I bought my redmi note 4 sd from someone and the bootloader already unlocked when i received it..my question is, if i accidently formatted my phone using mi flash tool and accidently clicked the clean and lock option, do i need to request the bootloader unlock code again? Or will i be able to unlock it again?
kraken77 said:
Hi. I bought my redmi note 4 sd from someone and the bootloader already unlocked when i received it..my question is, if i accidently formatted my phone using mi flash tool and accidently clicked the clean and lock option, do i need to request the bootloader unlock code again? Or will i be able to unlock it again?
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I don't think you need to raise unlock request.Need to enable developer option and allow OEM unlocking.
fastboot oem unlock is sufficient for unlocking after lock by Mistool..
But, it would always configure your mi id for the device before starting.....
kraken77 said:
Hi. I bought my redmi note 4 sd from someone and the bootloader already unlocked when i received it..my question is, if i accidently formatted my phone using mi flash tool and accidently clicked the clean and lock option, do i need to request the bootloader unlock code again? Or will i be able to unlock it again?
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Nope, most of the time it isn't going to relock the bootloader. (98% of the time it won't)
I raise request unlock bootloader last night and today morning i received sms from miui to unlock the bootloader and follow thebinstruction. i guess its not wrong trying ? once again to unlock bootloader..since previous owner already request to unlock bootloader! Maybe thats the reason i receive the unlock sms not even 1day because its already requested in the past..
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Hey guys.
Today I got the permission from MIUI to unlock my bootloader. Although it is said that it takes a lot of time I got the SMS in 3 minutes.
So is there a way to lock it again and can i unlock it officially after locking it? Thanks
You just got the permission you haven't unlocked it yet
Its still locked if you want to unlock it then download mi flash unlock tool and unlock it
I'm not able to unlock it. It stops at 50%.
itsmboyaj said:
You just got the permission you haven't unlocked it yet
Its still locked if you want to unlock it then download mi flash unlock tool and unlock it
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I know sir
Adarsh2000 said:
I'm not able to unlock it. It stops at 50%.
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it will take a week or lil more then mi flash unlock tool will unlock the bootloader is ur prblm is invalid device id..
rawatsahil03 said:
it will take a week or lil more then mi flash unlock tool will unlock the bootloader is ur prblm is invalid device id..
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I get an error saying device verification failed.
Can I unlock it with stable ROM of not then tell me how to flash the developer ROM
Hello everyone,
I applied for permission to unlock my RN3(kenzo) bootloader around 3 weeks back, and still haven't got any message from Xiaomi. I tried going on without it, but the MiFlash unlock tool can't verify my device (after 50% progress it displays this message). Now I can't even seem to apply again for this permission. This is what happens :
I click the 'Unlock Now' button on this page:
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
And instead of applying for unlock permission page it takes me to this page :
http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Where I can only download the MiFlash tool.
I have been trying this for days now but it can't seem to work.
Utterly frustrated, I have came to seek help on this forum. Hope you guys can help me get over this hurdle.
Regards.
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hamzaalijoiyah said:
Hello everyone,
I applied for permission to unlock my RN3(kenzo) bootloader around 3 weeks back, and still haven't got any message from Xiaomi. I tried going on without it, but the MiFlash unlock tool can't verify my device (after 50% progress it displays this message). Now I can't even seem to apply again for this permission. This is what happens :
I click the 'Unlock Now' button on this page:
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
And instead of applying for unlock permission page it takes me to this page :
http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Where I can only download the MiFlash tool.
I have been trying this for days now but it can't seem to work.
Utterly frustrated, I have came to seek help on this forum. Hope you guys can help me get over this hurdle.
Regards.
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SSame thing happening to me. I didn't even applied once for unlocking. Still I can't request for unlock permission. Always directs me to download page Miunlock tool.
Had to unlock unofficially
You could try another account.
Dr. Joy Das said:
SSame thing happening to me. I didn't even applied once for unlocking. Still I can't request for unlock permission. Always directs me to download page Miunlock tool.
Had to unlock unofficially
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And how did you do that?
Maybe you could point out respective thread!!!
hamzaalijoiyah said:
And how did you do that?
Maybe you could point out respective thread!!!
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Here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
theoneofgod said:
Here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
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Thanks a lot.
theoneofgod said:
You could try another account.
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You mean another I should sign up for another MI account and again apply for unlocking permission??
hamzaalijoiyah said:
You mean another I should sign up for another MI account and again apply for unlocking permission??
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Yes, that's an option. Seems this unlocking the bootloader thing is a pain for a lot of people.
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Yes, that's an option. Seems this unlocking the bootloader thing is a pain for a lot of people.
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Yeah it is. I previously used a MOTO X 2014 (MOTO G 2013 before that) and unlocking bootloader was a breeze there. Took a maximum of 5 mins, and I thought it'd be same for this device. But, oh boy!!! Xiaomi really test your patience.
Anyways thanks a lot for this. Will give it a go too.
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And how did you do that?
Maybe you could point out respective thread!!!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458
easiest, fastest and safest method (works for kenzo/kate):
prerequisite:
MIUI 8 Global Developer ROM 6.9.29
ZCX TWRP
Mi Flash 6.8.30
1) Download 6.9.29 fastboot MIUI ROM
2) Extract and replace recovery.img (in images folder) with ZCX TWRP.
3) Flash using Mi Flash (in EDL mode)
4) After finished flashing process unplug and press [volume up]+[power] until Mi logo shows up then release buttons and it boots to TWRP
5) Backup, reboot to system and accept that TWRP disable/overwrite standard recovery
6) Boot to MIUI. (important step)
7) Finished!!
Now you have access to TWRP and can flash custom roms and kernels with locked bootloader.
No need to unlock bootloader anymore!
original thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
khajiit said:
easiest, fastest and safest method (works for kenzo/kate):
prerequisite:
MIUI 8 Global Developer ROM 6.9.29
ZCX TWRP
Mi Flash 6.8.30
1) Download 6.9.29 fastboot MIUI ROM
2) Extract and replace recovery.img (in images folder) with ZCX TWRP.
3) Flash using Mi Flash (in EDL mode)
4) After finished flashing process unplug and press [volume up]+[power] until Mi logo shows up then release buttons and it boots to TWRP
5) Backup, reboot to system and accept that TWRP disable/overwrite standard recovery
6) Boot to MIUI. (important step)
7) Finished!!
Now you have access to TWRP and can flash custom roms and kernels with locked bootloader.
No need to unlock bootloader anymore!
original thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
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Thanks a lot for your reply.
Although I succeeded in unlocking it the official way, but your answer will be able to help a lot of other folks experiencing the same problem.
i want to know how to Unlock Bootloader on redmi note 3 on marshmallow.
in Lollipop version i need to just replace emmc appsboot file in fastboot rom extracted folder then i can easily unlock its bootloader and installed twrp
but in marshmallow when i replaced same file which i used to unlock in lollipop fastboot rom it always shows unlock failed error
please anybody tell the solution for this
also i tried to unlock Officially. i got confirmation message on my both mi account to unlock permission but it always gives error current account is different from device account information
please help me to unlock bootloader officially/Unofficially on Marshmallow only
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i want to know how to Unlock Bootloader on redmi note 3 on marshmallow.
in Lollipop version i need to just replace emmc appsboot file in fastboot rom extracted folder then i can easily unlock its bootloader and installed twrp
but in marshmallow when i replaced same file which i used to unlock in lollipop fastboot rom it always shows unlock failed error
please anybody tell the solution for this
also i tried to unlock Officially. i got confirmation message on my both mi account to unlock permission but it always gives error current account is different from device account information
please help me to unlock bootloader officially/Unofficially on Marshmallow only
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use this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...permission-t3541866/post70693744#post70693744
noob friendly and working 100%
sumitkhkh said:
i want to know how to Unlock Bootloader on redmi note 3 on marshmallow.
iqn Lollipop version i need to just replace emmc appsboot file in fastboot rom extracted folder then i can easily unlock its bootloader and installed twrp
but in marshmallow when i replaced same file which i used to unlock in lollipop fastboot rom it always shows unlock failed error
please anybody tell the solution for this
also i tried to unlock Officially. i got confirmation message on my both mi account to unlock permission but it always gives error current account is different from device account information
please help me to unlock bootloader officially/Unofficially on Marshmallow only
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Maybe this will help you. I was having a lot of trouble too unlocking the bootloader as mi flas tool would never go past 50%. What I did was :
1) Apllied for unlock permission (that you've already done).
2) Downloaded mi flash tool and tried unlocking with it(that failed obviously)
3) Logged into Mi Cloud at i.mi.com
4) Checked connected devices, there were two there. You gotta Delete the one that's not Redmi Note 3, and make sure redmi note 3 is online.
5) Now you go to Settings>Additional Settings >Developer Options >Mi unlock status, and bind the account there for unlocking.
6) Goto i.mi.com and click on someting like 'Find my phone'. It'll be there.
7) Now if it can find your phone and tell its location, then you're good to go. (This step is important I guess)
8) Go ahead and try unlocking your phone with Mi flashtool.
I hope this works for you(worked for me though).
If you can't unlock via this method there are a few unofficial unlocking methods or you could contact Xiaomi and they will correct your data on their server side and you should be good to go.
sumitkhkh said:
i want to know how to Unlock Bootloader on redmi note 3 on marshmallow.
in Lollipop version i need to just replace emmc appsboot file in fastboot rom extracted folder then i can easily unlock its bootloader and installed twrp
but in marshmallow when i replaced same file which i used to unlock in lollipop fastboot rom it always shows unlock failed error
please anybody tell the solution for this
also i tried to unlock Officially. i got confirmation message on my both mi account to unlock permission but it always gives error current account is different from device account information
please help me to unlock bootloader officially/Unofficially on Marshmallow only
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Here you go
http://en.miui.com/thread-345728-1-1.html
I did this for MM roms
hamzaalijoiyah said:
Maybe this will help you. I was having a lot of trouble too unlocking the bootloader as mi flas tool would never go past 50%. What I did was :
5) Now you go to Settings>Additional Settings >Developer Options >Mi unlock status, and bind the account there for unlocking.
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For me (and a lot of others) it was impossible to bind it, server always returned an error and asked to try again later...I unlocked unofficially and I'm a happy user of RR 5.7.4
mooms said:
For me (and a lot of others) it was impossible to bind it, server always returned an error and asked to try again later...I unlocked unofficially and I'm a happy user of RR 5.7.4
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Well you're right doing it. All this bootloader unlock charade is getting ridiculous now. I mean Xiaomi should learn from Motorola, their phones too come with locked bootloaders and unlocking them is a breeze(unless you use a carrier branded one).
Maybe it was just a good day for me that my BL got unlocked
Same here unlock always redirect to download page mi unlock tools or what ever ****!? Cant apply permission... Try another account, not help.
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This is not aiming to know how long it took Xiaomi to send you the unlock permission via SMS.
This aims to know how long you had to wait AFTER receiving this until MiFlashUnlock would let you unlock your bootloader.
Most people get an error with the MiFlashUnlock stuck at 50% for quite some time (after receiving permission) before the unlock works as intended.
Please only answer if you actually managed to unlock your BL and not if you are still waiting.
I just want to clear up all these threads claiming you have to jump through 1000 of hoops and dance around a fireplace naked and after that the unlock will work 1000% of the time, while most likely you just have to wait some time until Xiaomi updates their servers with the unlock Info.
In mine case it took 5 days. And i was able to unlock only by older version of unlock tool.
ayush.gl said:
In mine case it took 5 days. And i was able to unlock only by older version of unlock tool.
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Whoah, really? Cool.
You unlocked in the very first attempt with the older mi unlock tool?
Hey, can you gimme the link for older version of mi unlock tool, which you've used to unlock your RN4 bootloader? @ayush.gl
which message should I give for unlock permission?
sachin n said:
Whoah, really? Cool.
You unlocked in the very first attempt with the older mi unlock tool?
Hey, can you gimme the link for older version of mi unlock tool, which you've used to unlock your RN4 bootloader? @ayush.gl
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Download it from here bro. http://xiaomitips.com/download/mi-flash-unlock-tool/
ayush.gl said:
Download it from here bro. http://xiaomitips.com/download/mi-flash-unlock-tool/
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Thanks[actually ran outta thanks, that's why made this post.]
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itsmedRb said:
which message should I give for unlock permission?
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You don't need to give message, just apply for unlocking permissions, look here - en.miui.com/unlock.
Once you successfully applied for approval, then wait few days, you'll get a confirmation message regarding the same, then try unlocking your phone.
I bought from gearbest, somehow my phone was already unlocked. Since it was my first Xiaomi I didn't recognize and applied for unlocking. After 4 days I received the SMS. I tried to unlock before with "fastboot devices" (used a Linux based OS) and it said the devices was locked. When I tried to unlock the official way the program stated "no need to unlock". Strangely with all the recommended drivers installed (now in Windows 10) fastboot devices showed an unlocked phone. Tried again with another RN4X a friend bought along with me and it also was unlocked. Well I'm not complaining, but didn't hear about unlocked RN4(X) before.
pseudoheld said:
This is not aiming to know how long it took Xiaomi to send you the unlock permission via SMS.
This aims to know how long you had to wait AFTER receiving this until MiFlashUnlock would let you unlock your bootloader.
Most people get an error with the MiFlashUnlock stuck at 50% for quite some time (after receiving permission) before the unlock works as intended.
Please only answer if you actually managed to unlock your BL and not if you are still waiting.
I just want to clear up all these threads claiming you have to jump through 1000 of hoops and dance around a fireplace naked and after that the unlock will work 1000% of the time, while most likely you just have to wait some time until Xiaomi updates their servers with the unlock Info.
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5 or 6 days, i don't remember.. i used the latest version of the tool. (I tried to unlock using previous versions of the tool, hell I even tried using the Chinese tool.. i tried every method out there on the internet except dancing naked in fire.. nothing worked)
Hey, I'm trying to root my phone but I can't.. to unlock my bootloader I need OEM Unlocking option and I don't see it, I got the permission .. any help pls !?
Ilayyos said:
Hey, I'm trying to root my phone but I can't.. to unlock my bootloader I need OEM Unlocking option and I don't see it, I got the permission .. any help pls !?
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Nah, you need a computer to unlock bootloader. Download mi unlock tool and that'll explain you everything.
Here is a complete tutorial for unlock bootloader for Redmi Note 4X: http://en.miui.com/thread-565784-1-1.html
I cannot unlock my bootloader for some reason now. I had applied for permission around a year and a half back, I got the permissions, unlocked the bootloader and flashed a lot of ROMS. When I flashed MIUI through fastboot, the bootloader got locked again. Now I want to try some ROMS, but I cannot unlock the bootloader. It goes all the way till 99 percentage and it then gives the message 'Current Account cannot unlock this device'. I have permissions and everything because when I go to the mi unlock site I'm directed to the download page, not to the application page. Also, when I try to bind the account to my phone in Mi Unlock status in developer options, it keeps saying 'Couldnt Verify, wait a minute or two and try again'. I've waited for a day and it still doesn't work. I only have one sim card in my phone(the one which I used to get permission) but still it keeps saying the same message again and again.
Please help!
Regards.
Hello. Though I never had the problem (was on NOS rom before I messed something and had to flash miui rom via fastboot and relocked bl, I easily reunlock again using official method like the first time).
Before unlocking, make sure your phone are locked by using cmd "fastboot oem device info" or something like that I forgot. And your phone developer option have allow oem unlocking ticked on. Make sure your phone mi account logged in and of course matched with the one on your pc/laptop. Have good usb cable, drivers, and stable internet. Also you can try unlocking using another version of miui rom (the one you used for the first unlocking).
Don't know if those helps though.
I had the same problem for almost 2 months, asked on the miui forum and nobody helped so i just unlocked it unofficially, works great! On RR N now!
Same
I have the same problem, and also I know a lot of people with it. It seems that xiaomi has banned the unlock tool I don't know why...
diontrevor said:
I cannot unlock my bootloader for some reason now. I had applied for permission around a year and a half back, I got the permissions, unlocked the bootloader and flashed a lot of ROMS. When I flashed MIUI through fastboot, the bootloader got locked again. Now I want to try some ROMS, but I cannot unlock the bootloader. It goes all the way till 99 percentage and it then gives the message 'Current Account cannot unlock this device'. I have permissions and everything because when I go to the mi unlock site I'm directed to the download page, not to the application page. Also, when I try to bind the account to my phone in Mi Unlock status in developer options, it keeps saying 'Couldnt Verify, wait a minute or two and try again'. I've waited for a day and it still doesn't work. I only have one sim card in my phone(the one which I used to get permission) but still it keeps saying the same message again and again.
Please help!
Regards.
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Did you manage to unlock the bootloader? i have the exact same situation. unlocked my device 1 year ago, flashed miui fastboot rom and now unable to unlock . same error .
shubham dudeja said:
Did you manage to unlock the bootloader? i have the exact same situation. unlocked my device 1 year ago, flashed miui fastboot rom and now unable to unlock . same error .
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I managed to unlock it unofficially. Was tired of just trying and trying everyday
diontrevor said:
I managed to unlock it unofficially. Was tired of just trying and trying everyday
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I am facing same issue, could you please share unofficial method for 9.2.4.0
I flashed beta version of miui 9 by fastboot, i didnt faced such problem, i simply just logged on to the account on which i took permission and unlocked the bootloader
MOHD SOHAIL AHMED said:
I flashed beta version of miui 9 by fastboot, i didnt faced such problem, i simply just logged on to the account on which i took permission and unlocked the bootloader
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Yeah its not an issue with all devices, I do have colleagues who have managed to unlock it officially, but still its a problem for a lot of people.
I have the exact same problem. Stuck at 99 when trying to re unlock, on both miui 8 and 9. I didnt bother trying to unlock with developer roms, just used the method to flash twrp without bl unlock. All good now on nos 8.
I'm happy with flash twrp only without unlocking bootloader since I got root access anyway
Why are you people trying to unlock bootloader when it's not even necessary on our phone? Just look on the forums a little bit more and you won't struggle anymore trying to unlock.
asakurato said:
Why are you people trying to unlock bootloader when it's not even necessary on our phone? Just look on the forums a little bit more and you won't struggle anymore trying to unlock.
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by the way, can I flash custom ROM with my current twrp ?
I mean, I do have twrp installed without unlocking bootloader.
rs168 said:
by the way, can I flash custom ROM with my current twrp ?
I mean, I do have twrp installed without unlocking bootloader.
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Yes you can. I have NOS 8.1 installed right now.
diontrevor said:
I cannot unlock my bootloader for some reason now. I had applied for permission around a year and a half back, I got the permissions, unlocked the bootloader and flashed a lot of ROMS. When I flashed MIUI through fastboot, the bootloader got locked again. Now I want to try some ROMS, but I cannot unlock the bootloader. It goes all the way till 99 percentage and it then gives the message 'Current Account cannot unlock this device'. I have permissions and everything because when I go to the mi unlock site I'm directed to the download page, not to the application page. Also, when I try to bind the account to my phone in Mi Unlock status in developer options, it keeps saying 'Couldnt Verify, wait a minute or two and try again'. I've waited for a day and it still doesn't work. I only have one sim card in my phone(the one which I used to get permission) but still it keeps saying the same message again and again.
Please help!
Regards.
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Hi , just manage to add account and device without errors on mi note 3 by using SoloVpn app from playstore set to China .
Now i am waiting 72 hour's to proceed unlocking.
Apparently the error on add account and device starting with 80xxx and some Chinese text it's blocking the unlocking tool.
Sent from my Mi Note 3 using Tapatalk
asakurato said:
Why are you people trying to unlock bootloader when it's not even necessary on our phone? Just look on the forums a little bit more and you won't struggle anymore trying to unlock.
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Tried everything and anything available on MIUI Forum but couldn't unlock. same error coming again and again.
redmi note 3 pro
how can i get root access without unlocking bootloader and twrp recovery
[email protected] said:
Tried everything and anything available on MIUI Forum but couldn't unlock. same error coming again and again.
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Use this https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154