Hello fellow Mi8 owners.
I just got my MI8 via aliexpress. The phone came with the chinese rom. Thankfully English could be used as the default language and I was able to get around the phone that way.
However, Google play and services are obviously missing. Is there a way to get a global rom?
I tried to unlock the bootloader for 3h yesterday, however, there was no way to get it to work.
Things I did:
0) Login with Xiaomi account.
1) enabled developer options.
2) Enable USB debugging.
3) Enable the OEM Unlock toggle.
4) Request Unlock via the phone (where you can check if the bootloader is locker or not).
On the PC:
- I downloaded the MI Unlocker software (latest version). Checked for version update to be sure.
- Downloaded mi PC suite (I keep reading that it's deprecated so not sure if it's useful or not). Updated to latest version.
- connected and let drivers update. Initially it showed as a generic android phone in device manager. After some uninstall of drivers and trying to install Xiaomi Drivers, it shows up as LePhone or something like that. It does show the Mi8 under it though.
Issue:
- When I tried to unoock bootloader via the Mi Unlocker, it checked if I have permission, then it went to the screen where it asks me to connect phone, there is no way for me to make it visible int the app. I can see it in ADB (shows phone ID and sideload). But the Mi unlocker does not identify the device/cannot unlock it.
- Mi PC Suite also can't identify the phone.
Any ideas on what I'm missing? I keep seeing that some 10-12 days need to be waited since you get the phone and connect it to Xiaomi, but it's not clear why that is, nor where I can see this wait period.
This is my first Xiaomi phone/experience. Ideally I don't want to do anything too dangerous that could brick the phone. Just want a clean global version of MiUi (with OTA updates) and Google Play/Services.
Any clear guides are much appreciated.
Thank you.
www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi
See the sidebar of that sub all the information is there .
Just to give you a brief , 360 hours is needed to unlock bootloader , globalrom is not available yet only xiaomi.eu ROM is . Also if you want to get Google services in Chinese ROM then inside MI app store application search for Google . The first application result install that and keep saying yes for everything you will get Google on China ROM
pntba said:
www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi
See the sidebar of that sub all the information is there .
Just to give you a brief , 360 hours is needed to unlock bootloader , globalrom is not available yet only xiaomi.eu ROM is . Also if you want to get Google services in Chinese ROM then inside MI app store application search for Google . The first application result install that and keep saying yes for everything you will get Google on China ROM
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Thank you very much for the response.
Do you know what the difference between Xiaomi.eu rom and global rom is? For the most part I want a stable rom that isn't bloated. Any other "extras" I would either do via Root and Magisk if I need to. Skins and various modifications don't really interest me.
I'll also check the sidebar on Reddit for more info.
LE: Is there any way to know how much I have left from those 360h of being locked? Or any way to see that this period is over once the time passes? I was a bit dumbfounded that I didn't get any error stating that I must wait 360 hours. I just read about it in various posts.
Hi,
I have the same problem with windows 10.. I tried all but the mi unlock do not verify the mi8.
After different days(of test) I try with windows 7 and all work well the first time ?
I hope this help you
ILoveSteamSales said:
Thank you very much for the response.
Do you know what the difference between Xiaomi.eu rom and global rom is? For the most part I want a stable rom that isn't bloated. Any other "extras" I would either do via Root and Magisk if I need to. Skins and various modifications don't really interest me.
I'll also check the sidebar on Reddit for more info.
LE: Is there any way to know how much I have left from those 360h of being locked? Or any way to see that this period is over once the time passes? I was a bit dumbfounded that I didn't get any error stating that I must wait 360 hours. I just read about it in various posts.
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You can visit xiaomi.eu they have it listed the differences between their ROM and global . ROM is stable not an issue other than few minor .
Just read the sidebar and follow the steps listed you will find all the answers
onecryon said:
Hi,
I have the same problem with windows 10.. I tried all but the mi unlock do not verify the mi8.
After different days(of test) I try with windows 7 and all work well the first time
I hope this help you
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Wow, that's good to know. Never thought it might be from the Windows version + driver compatibility.
I might just use Win 7 to test it out. I'll wait for the 360h to pass first.
How did you test with Win7? Fresh install or some Virtual Machine?
I have a different PC, one desktop with w10 and one laptop with w7
ILoveSteamSales said:
Wow, that's good to know. Never thought it might be from the Windows version + driver compatibility.
I might just use Win 7 to test it out. I'll wait for the 360h to pass first.
How did you test with Win7? Fresh install or some Virtual Machine?
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You need to bind your MI account with your phone first . Have you done that ? Till the time you don't do that then even if you wait 1 year you won't be able to unlock bootloader
pntba said:
You need to bind your MI account with your phone first . Have you done that ? Till the time you don't do that then even if you wait 1 year you won't be able to unlock bootloader
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I'm pretty sure I did It shows the account number next to the Mi Account option and if I enter it, I have the sign out option.
But I can't connect to network when I try to request unlock.
Also nothing via browser.
ILoveSteamSales said:
I'm pretty sure I did It shows the account number next to the Mi Account option and if I enter it, I have the sign out option.
But I can't connect to network when I try to request unlock.
Also nothing via browser.
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Can't help you mate told you enough just read the sidebar . Good luck unlocking
Is the bootloader unlocking absolutely required to install the global rom?
joseph_s1lva2 said:
Is the bootloader unlocking absolutely required to install the global rom?
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To install custom rom such as xiaomi.eu, yes.
For official roms, of course not.
_katho_ said:
To install custom rom such as xiaomi.eu, yes.
For official roms, of course not.
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But the official global rom isn't out yet is it?
ILoveSteamSales said:
But the official global rom isn't out yet is it?
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That's correct.
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Problem = Couldnt verify device
Device = Redmi note 3
Rom = Stable global 7.2.3.0
Mi Account ID = 1555256607
Mi Unlock Version =1.1.0317.1_en
Use miflash to flash dev china and unlock it, after unlocked bootloader use fastboot flash method to combe back whatever rom you want
you can't unlock on Global ROM although the official guide says yes.
I tried it hundreds of times, changing this, changing that, and all failed
Just flash to China Dev ROM to unlock
I just tried 1 times and instant success
I tried with china developer rom 6.4.14 still same problem...
I tried with china developer rom 6.4.14 still same problem...
I tried with china developer rom 6.4.14 still same problem...
Did you tried to wipe cache from device before procceding to unlock?Did you used multiple accounts on this device?Be sure that you use the same account both device and on browser
I reset the mobile and tried only one account i have..
Have you logged in your miui account in the phone? Because the same thing happened to me, the phone needs to be logged in to your miui account, not only the computer program, but the phone also.
S i logged in and even downloaded one theme..
some people say it got solved by using the Redmi usb cable you got in your box. or using an england VPN.
This is a frustrating issue, I guess lot of people are facing this. I have got the permission few days back but am facing the same issue as OP. I have tried everything mentioned on this forum, MIUI forum and what not. I am currently on China Dev ROM, unfortunately it still does not work. One last thing which might be the actual issue is that even after getting permission from Xiaomi, it takes a few more days to sync this to their servers. I have read many people saying they gave up but when they tried after 5-6 days, it worked. So I am hoping it will work for me too in the next 5-6 days
I am too fed up of unlocking bootloader, i got the permision on starting of april still i cant unlock,.. now i am back global stable rom will try in few days.
On PC try this steps:
1.disable driver signature enforcement permanently
2.disable user account control
3.disable smart screen protection
4.disable any security solution like AV Suite,Firewall,even WIndows inbuilt firewall
5.check if your Windows Management Instrumentation service running
6.right click on MiUNLOCK exe and run as administrator
This is perhaps the most disturbing and irritating thing to have happened to me in my experience of rooting and owing Android smartphones. The process which seems simple is perhaps the most complicated and uncalled for. I have used phones form "Novice manufactures" to Super manufactures like Karbonn, Micromax, Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG, OnePlus. They all have been tricky but yet did the job as promised. Easiest was unlocking my Oneplus2, did it the very day i got my phone. HTC and Sony were tricky and a little complicated but once the process started, they were executed to perfection. I do not understand why Xioami had to screw up this big time. I got the permission but have tried everything possible; however, just not successful. Will wait for a while and get back to unlocking in a weeks time
i did got the permission yesterday tried on global stable rom its not happening will be flashing china stable rom and then moving to developer version via updater app, just wanted to confirm should i follow this guide http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
or is there any other way to go
i have 2 freakin accounts with unlock permissions tried each and every damn step out there on xda and miui forums tried 2 different computers still it says info on the device is different than the current account. god knows what on earth will unlock the bootloader
sorry to revive this old thread, but did you try after 5-6 days and did it actually work to unlock the bootloader with the official way?
This is the most irritating thing with Xiaomi. I've tried every guide and thread on MIUI forums but to no avail. Those idiots at MIUI forums are worthless. They only know to spam forums with "thank you" and "nice" instead of making productive discussion. Many people are facing the same problem with BL unlock and the administrators must be probably aware of the issue. What are they doing for so long? They should have released a new version of mi unlock tool already with the fix or whatever is the issue with their servers, I don't know. I just need to unlock my bootloader officially.
Have you guys checked if "fastboot" command works while in the fastbood mode? Try "fastbood devices" first, does it display the attached device successfully?
Hi,
I am trying to officially unlock for two weeks now.
I just get stuck at 50 with the Cannot Verify issue.
Opened a bug report here. Would be nice, if some of you with the same issues could support it.
http://en.miui.com/thread-364400-1-1.html
Thanks!
playitlouder said:
Hi,
I am trying to officially unlock for two weeks now.
I just get stuck at 50 with the Cannot Verify issue.
Opened a bug report here. Would be nice, if some of you with the same issues could support it.
http://en.miui.com/thread-364400-1-1.html
Thanks!
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just don't make any change on your phone and your mi account for about a week
Just wanna clear things up! Kate can be officially unlocked,
I had already done that way back in July.
Steps taken by me.
1. Boot into EDL mode
2. Flash Global Developer Rom
3. Login to MI account on the phone
4. Boot into Fastboot mode
5. Unlock with official tool
Tried everything and now flashing Dev Rom in EDL Mode
Still no more than 50%
I have unlock permission but fails at 50%.
Gonna wait for a few days before trying it again.
Apparently you can flash TWRP/root via this method without unlock the BL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
karkand said:
just don't make any change on your phone and your mi account for about a week
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Tried that, doesn't work.
Also tried logging into an different Mi account. "Couldn't verify device"
wtfjajaja said:
Just wanna clear things up! Kate can be officially unlocked,
I had already done that way back in July.
Steps taken by me.
1. Boot into EDL mode
2. Flash Global Developer Rom
3. Login to MI account on the phone
4. Boot into Fastboot mode
5. Unlock with official tool
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I updated to Global Developer with the updater app.
Had to reflash the rom with EDL, because it didn't accept my passcode any more (two weeks ago).
Still doesn't work.
My bug report has attracted a few people with similar issues: http://en.miui.com/thread-364400-1-1.html
playitlouder said:
Tried that, doesn't work.
Also tried logging into an different Mi account. "Couldn't verify device"
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Have you removed your lockscreen? fingerprint, pin, pattern, etc?
Please ensure that you've fulfill the requirements, because that point above is usually forgotten when doing this.
Kindly check it again.
Thanks.
wtfjajaja said:
Just wanna clear things up! Kate can be officially unlocked,
I had already done that way back in July.
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Are you really using Kate device? Delivery outside Taiwan began 26th of August at geekbuying, AFAIK. When you bought it directly in Taiwan:
Was it originally equipped with Android 5? Which ROM did you use when you unlocked it? Where can we download it?
We other people received our RN3Pro Special Edition already with Android 6 installed, and after flashing all ROM fitting onto Redmi Note 3 Special Edition (not Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm China, not Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Global) I *know* there is no working solution except unofficial bootloader unlock. For now, because I'm hoping Xiaomi is working on this issue.
karkand said:
Have you removed your lockscreen? fingerprint, pin, pattern, etc?
Please ensure that you've fulfill the requirements, because that point above is usually forgotten when doing this.
Kindly check it again.
Thanks.
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Doesn't help.
Stayed on the same MIUI Version for over a week.
Messaged MI Support now, as my bug report with almost 30 likes doesn't even get recognized.
Hello guys,
Purchased a secondhand redmi 2gb MTK phone of gumtree two months ago. It had a lot of bloatware and i recently flashed a new rom. I followed this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq94VhG4UqA video but installed this rom .
Everything got flashed ok and I booted the phone to set it up. Go through language selection, locale and wifi but it does not let me get passes the next step. It keeps saying "This device is associated with an existing Mi Account (161****933) enter password to verify device.
Unlock number ###########etc".
I can't contact the seller as I purchased the phone over two months ago and have lost there details.
Can someone help, just want to get it to work, don't mind installing any rom so long as it works.?
waqas321 said:
Hello guys,
Purchased a secondhand redmi 2gb MTK phone of gumtree two months ago. It had a lot of bloatware and i recently flashed a new rom. I followed this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq94VhG4UqA video but installed this rom .
Everything got flashed ok and I booted the phone to set it up. Go through language selection, locale and wifi but it does not let me get passes the next step. It keeps saying "This device is associated with an existing Mi Account (161****933) enter password to verify device.
Unlock number ###########etc".
I can't contact the seller as I purchased the phone over two months ago and have lost there details.
Can someone help, just want to get it to work, don't mind installing any rom so long as it works.?
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U can apply for bootloader unlocking permission here : http://en.miui.com/unlock
Then install twrp from the mediatek section and then install a custom rom like cm12.1 or resurrection remix 5.5.9. U should be good
by the way...where are come from
Androbots said:
U can apply for bootloader unlocking permission here : http://en.miui.com/unlock
Then install twrp from the mediatek section and then install a custom rom like cm12.1 or resurrection remix 5.5.9. U should be good
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I'll try and see if it works and get back to you.
I'm from the UKPumpkin, why?
Androbots said:
U can apply for bootloader unlocking permission here : http://en.miui.com/unlock
Then install twrp from the mediatek section and then install a custom rom like cm12.1 or resurrection remix 5.5.9. U should be good
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If the phone is associated with another account, he/she wouldn't be able to unlock. He must try unofficial unlock.
Adarsh2000 said:
If the phone is associated with another account, he/she wouldn't be able to unlock. He must try unofficial unlock.
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Well I've just finished applying for unlock request on the MIUI website.
Adarsh can youu post me to the correct place where there is a guide as to how I can unofficially unlock?
Thank you.
waqas321 said:
Well I've just finished applying for unlock request on the MIUI website.
Adarsh can youu post me to the correct place where there is a guide as to how I can unofficially unlock?
Thank you.
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http://en.miui.com/thread-253680-1-1.html
I always use this. This is very well explained.
Adarsh2000 said:
http://en.miui.com/thread-253680-1-1.html
I always use this. This is very well explained.
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Hi guys,
Could anyone help before I give up and destroy the phone?Adarsh tried but we could not get in to EDL mode.
I got the unlock request approved by Xiaomi today but when I tried to unlock, lo and behold it said that it can not unlock as the phone is not associated with my mi account.
Going crazy trying to sort this out.
waqas321 said:
Hi guys,
Could anyone help before I give up and destroy the phone?Adarsh tried but we could not get in to EDL mode.
I got the unlock request approved by Xiaomi today but when I tried to unlock, lo and behold it said that it can not unlock as the phone is not associated with my mi account.
Going crazy trying to sort this out.
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Thing is Xiaomi keeps bootloader locked, to track phone through mi account. If in case phone is stolen, the thief couldn't flash another rom to use the phone. Now however this is good implementation but it's pain in the ass for us too..
You are in a situation where, xiaomi needs the same mi account that was created when phone was used first. Since u don't have that account, so won't be able to unlock phones bootloader officially. Without unlocking bootloader u won't b able to flash rom. Now ur only choice is unofficial unlock and that I think is bit buggy.
Unlock it unofficially and change the rom, thats it. Also before flashing any firmware zip in future please confirm with the uploaded that bootloader will not relock. As some firmware do relock the bootloader.
Now head to the unofficial unlock thread and follow the steps.. Happy unlocking
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/unlock-redmi-note-3-bootloader-without-official-permission/
I think ur device drivers are not installed properly. Please check above guide and report.
Regards.
Hey guys,
He has Mediatek device. For MTK there is no EDL mode. Just find MIUI older versions (like 7.X) according to your device and flash it vja SP Flash tool. You will need fastboot rom, but to flash, you have to turn off your phone and keep pressing vol+ button. Detailed instructions you can find together with the rom in en.miui.com
For mtk users (and possibly snapdragon) this work 100% . install clean first(old) china developer official firmware from miui.com (it may also work with new firmware or stable ) and open phone in fastboot mode and run from "remove mi cloud tool " _Upgrade.bat Done ! Create new or login with a real / good mi acount and activate associate the phone with new mi account. Xiaomi will delete old account and done . After that you can deactivate association and the phone is clean clean Use this only if the phone is truly yours ! Remove mi cloud tool - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ZGSOigBwWJVW1CYWplUFk3b28/view
You are truly god!! saved my day.
cdynu said:
For mtk users (and possibly snapdragon) this work 100% . install clean first(old) china developer official firmware from miui.com (it may also work with new firmware or stable ) and open phone in fastboot mode and run from "remove mi cloud tool " _Upgrade.bat Done ! Create new or login with a real / good mi acount and activate associate the phone with new mi account. Xiaomi will delete old account and done . After that you can deactivate association and the phone is clean clean Use this only if the phone is truly yours ! Remove mi cloud tool - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ZGSOigBwWJVW1CYWplUFk3b28/view
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I've just run in the fast boot and voila it gone. Thank you so much.
cdynu said:
For mtk users (and possibly snapdragon) this work 100% . install clean first(old) china developer official firmware from miui.com (it may also work with new firmware or stable ) and open phone in fastboot mode and run from "remove mi cloud tool " _Upgrade.bat Done ! Create new or login with a real / good mi acount and activate associate the phone with new mi account. Xiaomi will delete old account and done . After that you can deactivate association and the phone is clean clean Use this only if the phone is truly yours ! Remove mi cloud tool - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ZGSOigBwWJVW1CYWplUFk3b28/view
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my dad bought a used redmi note 3 (sd version) and got this problem. does your method work on locked bootloader also? thanks alot for your help. i'll try your method now :laugh:
jamesone said:
my dad bought a used redmi note 3 (sd version) and got this problem. does your method work on locked bootloader also? thanks alot for your help. i'll try your method now :laugh:
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hi, how was ot? working or not?
How to reset mi account so that new owner could unlock with their own account ?
It's better to go to mi store service center and show them this problem and tell them clear the data and everything except system they will clear the mi account and give you back in the evening my daddy has the same problem like you but after formatting it in mi service center my daddy got resetted version back
shanemod said:
How to reset mi account so that new owner could unlock with their own account ?
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First remove your MI account & do a factory reset, check whether its asking for a new account or the same account used earlier.
If its asking for new account then simply skip it, reset again & handover to new owner.
Mi Account login in second hand mo.
Do not worry guys if anyone buy a second hand redmi mobile when u get it that time replace ur mobile number place of first owner mo. number. U would be access mobile setting and all things. Now mi account id remain will be same which was in past just ur new mo number will be linked that mi id of second hand device.
If u have got the unlock permission by sms but not able to bind then follow the instructions:
1) First goto mi bootloader by holding volume button and power button.
2) connect your phone to windows laptop
3) Goto device manager and under connected devices search for Android device... Then update the driver and now u can see it is updated to Xiaomi.
4) Use a older version of mi flash tool.
5) This will unlock your device
not working bro, on 86012 error
Where exactly are u stuck? U don't have to bind the account. Older version of mi flash tool doesn'trequire it
Is it really safe to use an old version of the unlocker for the note 4 though?
B0nb0n said:
Is it really safe to use an old version of the unlocker for the note 4 though?
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Yes I guess. The newer version is just made to be compatible with windows 10 and also account binding is compulsory. So if u want to still use new version of unlock tool then good luck as u might have to wait for days, months ,year's for it to sync and bind. Haha
vishwas_c said:
Yes I guess. The newer version is just made to be compatible with windows 10 and also account binding is compulsory. So if u want to still use new version of unlock tool then good luck as u might have to wait for days, months ,year's for it to sync and bind. Haha
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Link to old version? Plz ?
JJSingh said:
Link to old version? Plz ?
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http://xiaomitips.com/download/mi-flash-unlock-tool/ check out this site and download the tool
When I got the permission to unlock the bootloader, I didn't have time to do so. Did it after 20 days or so, and got the "86012some Chinese letters)" error. Tried everything:
1. new Unlock tool and old unlock tool.
2. Sign out from Account and sign in again.
3. Turn off find device and then turn it on again.
4. Reset the phone.
5. Updated.
And pretty much everything I could find on youtube and forums.
And then tried the last thing.
Wait for 5-10 days.
I didn't even bothered binding the Account again for 10 days.
Then attempted just by turning on 'oem unlock', 'USB debugging', 'USB debugging security. Didn't even touched the bind Account thing.
Attempted the unlock and voila, it worked.
I've unlocked 3 phones in the same way, with the latest unlock tool, without binding, each one of them showed the same error. And tried all of the above steps 1 to 5 in two of the phones. Didn't bother doing the update for third phone. And the same steps worked for each one.
Don't know what it is? But its successful everytime. Will try on more and will tell.
I had facing the same issue too, i just wait for 7 days and did nothing since the first failed one.
And after 7 days, today i tried the same way and unlocked.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
Did you use the newer version of mi flash?
Yes, newer version
Sent from my Redmi Note 4X using Tapatalk
The key to unlock bootloader is patience.
Just wait fr 5 days n try again yu will see d magic
guys,, i was facing same problem. I also agree that 8012... status does not matter to unlocking bootloader. I was tried all but fail after granted permission. I was tried daily. after 5 days when I tried with old mi unlock tool I got error at 50%. After that restarted my phone and clicked on settings and in developer menu, I watched i clicked on allow unlock bootloader but I forgot to click on usg debbuging. after clicked it I went for fastboot with old unlock tool and I got success. thankyou.
Try my method you will get success. hit like. stay tune. tandob is here to help you guys.
Hi everybody. Im a owner of a newly released "Redmi Pad" wifi only (4/128GB) model
It's a chinese version of
Redmi Pad | Xiaomi Global
Introducing Redmi Pad with a 90Hz buttery smooth display, High-performance MediaTek Helio G99 and a long-lasting 8000mAh (typ) battery.
www.mi.com
I've searched the whole of xda for this new model.
Im trying to unlock bootloader and having some problems.
I've been rooting/modding phones since galaxy tab(7) original with the help of XDA.
I already have installed (working)
1) usb driver
2) adb driver
3) fastboot driver
4) associated pad with MI account
***** when i connect to unlock the bootloader in fastboot mode, the device is NOT recognize/register
any help is appreciated. I'd gladly answer any questions regarding the new device as well.
Thanking in advance
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Updating on my newly unlocked (only the official version worked after a 7day wait), global Miflashed ROM...
Special thanks to NOSS8
Rambo Ninja said:
Hi everybody. Im a owner of a newly released "Redmi Pad" wifi only (4/128GB) model
It's a chinese version of
Redmi Pad | Xiaomi Global
Introducing Redmi Pad with a 90Hz buttery smooth display, High-performance MediaTek Helio G99 and a long-lasting 8000mAh (typ) battery.
www.mi.com
I've searched the whole of xda for this new model.
Im trying to unlock bootloader and having some problems.
I've been rooting/modding phones since galaxy tab(7) original with the help of XDA.
I already have installed (working)
1) usb driver
2) adb driver
3) fastboot driver
4) associated pad with MI account
***** when i connect to unlock the bootloader in fastboot mode, the device is NOT recognize/register
any help is appreciated. I'd gladly answer any questions regarding the new device as well.
Thanking in advance
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Maybe because"Make sure your device can connect to the internet using mobile data."
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
there are other tools for Media Tek device.
https://www.technobuzz.net/unlock-bootloader/
Do a search.
NOSS8 said:
Maybe because"Make sure your device can connect to the internet using mobile data."
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
there are other tools for Media Tek device.
https://www.technobuzz.net/unlock-bootloader/
Do a search.
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As far as using mobile data, MI account already recognized my device & successfully passed the "Add account and device"
During unlocking, I made sure to open a hotspot from the phone # which is registered with the MI account.
*edit: it's a Wifi only Pad.. so.. though I do have a choice of Wifi or hotspot during the unlocking process
I have also tried the exact unlocking method from technobuzz link you have provided. Thank you for sharing.
Maybe:
https://mobilewithdrivers.com/unlock-bootloader/xiaomi-mi-pad-4-plus-wi-fi-64gb-4gb-ram
NOSS8 said:
Maybe:
https://mobilewithdrivers.com/unlock-bootloader/xiaomi-mi-pad-4-plus-wi-fi-64gb-4gb-ram
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I was ecstatic!!! when i first saw the pic
I've got this.. pic with an unlock. Does it mean bootloader is unlocked?
if i choose the second option and enter WiFi information, then choose the first option, it boots as though factory reset has been done (goes through the initial setup) BUT all the data is there. and status shows it's STILL LOCKED.
Now the 2nd time, i let the locked icon stay and boot into fastboot and try installing TWRP, it failed :-(
this is the error i get:
fastboot flash recovery twrp1.img
Sending 'recovery' (33812 KB) OKAY [ 0.842s]
Writing 'recovery' FAILED (remote: 'No support by lock control')
fastboot: error: Command failed
What now?
Thank you for any/all the help i can get
Rambo Ninja said:
I was ecstatic!!! when i first saw the pic
I've got this.. pic with an unlock. Does it mean bootloader is unlocked?
if i choose the second option and enter WiFi information, then choose the first option, it boots as though factory reset has been done (goes through the initial setup) BUT all the data is there. and status shows it's STILL LOCKED.
Now the 2nd time, i let the locked icon stay and boot into fastboot and try installing TWRP, it failed :-(
What now?
Thank you for any/all the help i can get
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The bootloader is locked.
1st line activate the device
2nd line Wifi parameters
Can you post the Mi Pad version?
settings/about it or my phone/version.
Example:
22081283G, 22081283C
NOSS8 said:
Can you post the Mi Pad version?
settings/about it or my phone/version.
Example:
22081283G, 22081283C
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It's a 22081283C, NOSS8
Thank you for trying to help me out
Try:
https://mifirm.net/downloadfile/55
https://mifirm.net/blog/mi-unlock-tool-bypass-otp-sms
NOSS8 said:
Try:
https://mifirm.net/downloadfile/55
https://mifirm.net/blog/mi-unlock-tool-bypass-otp-sms
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Thank you for sharing me the links, NOSS8. I have tried that method too but to no avail.
I got the link through
Mi Unlock Tool mod bypass OTP SMS
Hi everybody Today I introduce a mod of Mi Unlock tool which is a patch to remove bypassing SMS OTP when logging in At this point, the original Xiaomi unlocking tool requires SMS OTP verification after logging in. So if you can't access the...
forum.xda-developers.com
the chinese version is pretty restricted.. but i've managed to download & install firefox, apkmirror and my favorite game on it. also can watch videos on youtube.. so im content w/ what i can do the tablet thus far. i hope soon, XDA will dedicate a forum for this model so many others like me can enjoy a rooted and custom ROM/s..
once again, thanks for trying to help me out
Rambo Ninja said:
Thank you for sharing me the links, NOSS8. I have tried that method too but to no avail.
I got the link through
Mi Unlock Tool mod bypass OTP SMS
Hi everybody Today I introduce a mod of Mi Unlock tool which is a patch to remove bypassing SMS OTP when logging in At this point, the original Xiaomi unlocking tool requires SMS OTP verification after logging in. So if you can't access the...
forum.xda-developers.com
once again, thanks for trying to help me out
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If you use Mi Unlock what happens?
NOSS8 said:
If you use Mi Unlock what happens?
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upon connecting the cable to the device (in a fastboot mode) the Unlock tool does NOT see it as being attached eventhough the bootloader drivers are there and shows that device is connected. when i type "fastboot devices" my device shows up as well
*the global Mi Unlock tool takes me to the account info (where i can change password/email/other details
i've tried various versions of MI Unlock tool.. (including batch unlock ones) all give the same result. Just like to add.. i have successfully unlocked Mi Note 7 using the Mi Unlock tool (at the time I didnt have to wait eventhough there was supposedly a 7 day wait)
Rambo Ninja said:
upon connecting the cable to the device (in a fastboot mode) the Unlock tool does NOT see it as being attached eventhough the bootloader drivers are there and shows that device is connected. it is confirmed by the sound when plugging/unplugging
*the global Mi Unlock tool takes me to the account info (where i can change password/email/other details
i've tried various versions of MI Unlock tool.. all give the same result. Just like to add.. i have successfully unlocked Mi Note 7 using the Mi Unlock tool (at the time I didnt have to wait eventhough there was supposedly a 7 day wait)
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Have you enabled USB debugging?
Are you using a usb 2 port?
Is the Mi pad usb port 2 or 3?
The Mi Unlock folder must be at the root of the hard drive.
Try running Mi Unlock as administrator.
EDIT:
ANOTHER TOOL
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-rom2box-all-in-one-frp-flashing-unlocking-tool.4477349/
Im so happy, NOSS8! Thank you ever so much!
moving the folder to C:\ must have done the trick AND running it as admin.
there's a 120hr wait then what recovery do i install when there are no officially supported ROMs either
Rambo Ninja said:
Im so happy, NOSS8! Thank you ever so much!
moving the folder to C:\ must have done the trick.
there's a 120hr wait then what recovery do i install when there are no officially supported ROMs either
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Glad it worked but if there is no recovery or rom for this model, why unlock the bootloader?
You can install a stock Global or other rom but without locking the bootloader and rooting to have a certified play store.
https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/redmi-pad-yunluo-china-fastboot-recovery-rom/
NOSS8 said:
Glad it worked but if there is no recovery or rom for this model, why unlock the bootloader?
You can install a stock Global or other rom but without locking the bootloader and rooting to have a certified play store.
https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/redmi-pad-yunluo-china-fastboot-recovery-rom/
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yes, you do have a point. I'll just have to wait it out.
in the meantime, I'll do what you have suggested..
i have the global version. it does not support themes. Which region has themes support?
iloyski said:
i have the global version. it does not support themes. Which region has themes support?
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I have just managed to unlock n install global now. It doesn't have "multiple users" support as opposed to Chinese version
Repost
How to delete this?
Rambo Ninja said:
I have just managed to unlock n install global now. It doesn't have "multiple users" support as opposed to Chinese version
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the global rom has lower version compared to chinese rom. maybe that's why?
does the chinese rom support themes?