Bricked when tried to update MIUI - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers

Hello friends,
I was using the latest MIUI 9 (9.5.6.0 I think). Yesterday I got an update to 10.1.1.0 OTA.
I had unlocked bootloader, rooted device using Magisk and custom recovery(PitchBlack).
When I downloaded the update and clicked to reboot, it went to recovery and when it completed some process I clicked to reboot to system and I am now stuck with only MI.com logo with nothing else.
I read this thread - https://en.miui.com/thread-274589-1-1.html but I'm confused now since many threads are regarding with locked bootloader. I'm unsure if my bootloader is locked again or is still unlocked. I am afraid of anti-rollback feature if it has anything to do with my device because I don't want to hard brick it.
Also can someone link from where I can download the latest fastboot ROM, since from this link - http://en.miui.com/a-234.html I cannot download and also what is the extension of fastboot ROM (zip/tar)?
Can anyone please help me with a simple guide ?
EDIT : Got the fastboot ROM - https://in.c.mi.com/thread-1703429-1-0.html

T3h said:
Hello friends,
I was using the latest MIUI 9 (9.5.6.0 I think). Yesterday I got an update to 10.1.1.0 OTA.
I had unlocked bootloader, rooted device using Magisk and custom recovery(PitchBlack).
When I downloaded the update and clicked to reboot, it went to recovery and when it completed some process I clicked to reboot to system and I am now stuck with only MI.com logo with nothing else.
I read this thread - https://en.miui.com/thread-274589-1-1.html but I'm confused now since many threads are regarding with locked bootloader. I'm unsure if my bootloader is locked again or is still unlocked. I am afraid of anti-rollback feature if it has anything to do with my device because I don't want to hard brick it.
Also can someone link from where I can download the latest fastboot ROM, since from this link - http://en.miui.com/a-234.html I cannot download and also what is the extension of fastboot ROM (zip/tar)?
Can anyone please help me with a simple guide ?
EDIT : Got the fastboot ROM - https://in.c.mi.com/thread-1703429-1-0.html
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Dont flash miui global using twrp.
Ur bootloader is relocked.
Download fastboot tgz extension rom. Extract the folder. And flash it in EDL mode using miflash.
How to put in edl mode. Follow this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...oot-to-edl-mode-fastboot-test-t3398718/page21

Black_Stark said:
Dont flash miui global using twrp.
Ur bootloader is relocked.
Download fastboot tgz extension rom. Extract the folder. And flash it in EDL mode using miflash.
How to put in edl mode. Follow this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...oot-to-edl-mode-fastboot-test-t3398718/page21
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Thanks for clarifying that bootloader is relocked.
Can I follow this procedure to flash in MiFlash - https://en.miui.com/a-234.html ?
Also can I choose "save user data" radio button instead of "clean all" to save my apps and data ?

T3h said:
Thanks for clarifying that bootloader is relocked.
Can I follow this procedure to flash in MiFlash - https://en.miui.com/a-234.html ?
Also can I choose "save user data" radio button instead of "clean all" to save my apps and data ?
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Did u officially unlocked ur bootloader?
If u officially unlocked ur phone then check bootloader status using below fastboot command using pc.
fastboot oem device-info
If Unlock = false then its relocked.
Yes u can use userdata save option. But if device doesnt boot after mi flash then u must use clean all option.

Black_Stark said:
Did u officially unlocked ur bootloader?
If u officially unlocked ur phone then check bootloader status using below fastboot command using pc.
fastboot oem device-info
If Unlock = false then its relocked.
Yes u can use userdata save option. But if device doesnt boot after mi flash then u must use clean all option.
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Yes I unlocked it officially.
Alright, will check first with saving data, if it doesn't boot I'll clean all.

T3h said:
Yes I unlocked it officially.
Alright, will check first with saving data, if it doesn't boot I'll clean all.
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Since u r officially unlock Check bootloader status.
If unlock = true then u can use fastboot mode to flash.
If unlock = false then u must use EDL mode to flash.

Black_Stark said:
Since u r officially unlock Check bootloader status.
If unlock = true then u can use fastboot mode to flash.
If unlock = false then u must use EDL mode to flash.
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It's still unlocked.
Code:
(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.058s]
finished. total time: 0.060s
Can you help me further how I can proceed with fastboot mode.

T3h said:
It's still unlocked.
Can you help me further how I can proceed with fastboot mode.
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Unlock = true . phone is safe. Its not relocked.
So dont need EDLmode.
Just put ur phone in fastboot mode.( Vol down+ power)
And run miflash

Black_Stark said:
Unlock = true . phone is safe. Its not relocked.
So dont need EDLmode.
Just put ur phone in fastboot mode.( Vol down+ power)
And run miflash
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Alright. So without EDL mode, I should follow this guide https://en.miui.com/a-234.html
Also which recovery do you use to have MIUI OTA updates ?
Do you recommend RedWolf or any other since zcx recovery is too old.

T3h said:
Alright. So without EDL mode, I should follow this guide https://en.miui.com/a-234.html
Also which recovery do you use to have MIUI OTA updates ?
Do you recommend RedWolf or any other since zcx recovery is too old.
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Thats correct. U can download fastboot tgz rom and follow those instruction fron official site.
If u want to stay on miui global rom then why u want twrp? U can update miui OTA using miui updater.
TWRP are for flashing custom roms. If u use twrp for flashing miui ota then u might put phone in bootloop again.

Black_Stark said:
Thats correct. U can download fastboot tgz rom and follow those instruction fron official site.
If u want to stay on miui global rom then why u want twrp? U can update miui OTA using miui updater.
TWRP are for flashing custom roms. If u use twrp for flashing miui ota then u might put phone in bootloop again.
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Oh but I want to root my device again. That will break OTA no?

T3h said:
Oh but I want to root my device again. That will break OTA no?
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If u like miui and twrp both . then flash miui Eu ( europe) rom.
It is custom rom version of miui.
It is best and lightest. No unnecessary heavy bloated gapps. Only playstore.
Its certified by xiaomi. It is battery optimised and kernel tweaks and performance.
U can flash it using latest twrp 3.2.3. No relock of bootloader.
But first u recover ur device.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv10/
https://dl.twrp.me/kenzo/

Black_Stark said:
If u like miui and twrp both . then flash miui Eu ( europe) rom.
It is custom rom version of miui.
It is best and lightest. No unnecessary heavy bloated gapps. Only playstore.
Its certified by xiaomi. It is battery optimised and kernel tweaks and performance.
U can flash it using latest twrp 3.2.3. No relock of bootloader.
But first u recover ur device.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv10/
https://dl.twrp.me/kenzo/
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Great. Will checkout that ROM :good:
EDIT : Recovered my device from Fastboot using MiFlash.
Thank you.

Related

Updating from Global Dev ROM to Global Stable ROM

Hey Guys
I recently flashed the dev rom from here http://en.miui.com/download-301.html
Now I want to go back to the global stable rom which is also on the same site.. I tried downloading it and flashing it through the updater app but it says "Couldn't verify package". I tried using the MiFlash guide from here http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=235865 but it gives an error saying "Cast is not valid".. How do I go back to global stable?
Thanks in advance
If you have unlocked bootloader than you can download the fastboot rom and flash in custom recovery.
else flashing the fastboot rom with miflash tool is the only way.
sonudhillon said:
If you have unlocked bootloader than you can download the fastboot rom and flash in custom recovery.
else flashing the fastboot rom with miflash tool is the only way.
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Thanks for your reply
How do I resolve this invalid cast error?
sonudhillon said:
If you have unlocked bootloader than you can download the fastboot rom and flash in custom recovery.
else flashing the fastboot rom with miflash tool is the only way.
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If i understand you ... if my bootloader is locked i can update with fastboot rom the new Miui 8 from the beta version (6.8.18) . No need to unlock ????
Yes, but only with Mi flash tool.

hlp regardin unofficial bootloader unlocking

Hi, frendz pls help me
I have unlocked my bootloader unofficial way without permission from xiaomi, with emmc_appsboot.mbn file replacing in fastboot ROM, now my question is, if i mistakenly flash official xiaomi fastboot ROM without removing emmc_apsboot.mbn file from ROM folder what will happen, will my redmi note 3 brick by this.
Flashing fastboot rom won't brick but flashing miui recovery roms without removing emmc_apsboot.mbn will brick your phone.
dweh said:
Flashing fastboot rom won't brick but flashing miui recovery roms without removing emmc_apsboot.mbn will brick your phone.
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Thanks bro, but if my bootloader is unlocked by unofficial way and I flash fastboot ROM in fastboot mode, so will my device still unlocked?
himfa71 said:
Thanks bro, but if my bootloader is unlocked by unofficial way and I flash fastboot ROM in fastboot mode, so will my device still unlocked?
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No it will get locked.

Not Able to Flash using FastbootMode

Hello guys,
I am using kenzo, and my bootloader is officially unlocked, today i tried flashing miui rom using miflash beta tool on my 32 bit system in fastboot mode, it shows flashing started and done in just 1-3 seconds and success message appears but when i flash using edl it successfully flashed.
Am i doing anything wrong? Or is there any other way of flash using fastboot mode (unlocked bootloader officially)?
Thanks in advance
Anybody, please........
Plz guys, please
Create a Screenshot or video.. also change the PC
mr.badman said:
Hello guys,
I am using kenzo, and my bootloader is officially unlocked, today i tried flashing miui rom using miflash beta tool on my 32 bit system in fastboot mode, it shows flashing started and done in just 1-3 seconds and success message appears but when i flash using edl it successfully flashed.
Am i doing anything wrong? Or is there any other way of flash using fastboot mode (unlocked bootloader officially)?
Thanks in advance
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You are not supposed to flash in fastboot mode!!!! For MiFlash to work, you need to get your phone into EDL (Emergency Download) Mode, the one in which the screen shows nothing and only the LED blinks in RED.
Connect your phone to PC in that EDL mode, and then open MiFlash. And as far as I remember, you need to have a 64-bit windows to run the latest MiFlash.
If u connected successfully, click on the Refresh button, and it will show something like COM1/COM2... etc. Then CLICK on Flash.
Have u tried with latest version of miflash tool..try it properly...?or u can flash it through cmd...just google it for the commands.. Try at ur own risk...I am happy with edl on miflash 15.something
evansourav said:
Create a Screenshot or video.. also change the PC
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Bro there is no need to change the pc as i can upgrade my pc to 64bit
Rohitagni said:
You are not supposed to flash in fastboot mode!!!! For MiFlash to work, you need to get your phone into EDL (Emergency Download) Mode, the one in which the screen shows nothing and only the LED blinks in RED.
Connect your phone to PC in that EDL mode, and then open MiFlash. And as far as I remember, you need to have a 64-bit windows to run the latest MiFlash.
If u connected successfully, click on the Refresh button, and it will show something like COM1/COM2... etc. Then CLICK on Flash.
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I know that bro i am not asking for edl method, i am asking for fastboot method if there any, and as far as i know the latest miflash supports 32bit windows too and i am using it and flashed successfully using edl mode a lot of time
Evanblast said:
Have u tried with latest version of miflash tool..try it properly...?or u can flash it through cmd...just google it for the commands.. Try at ur own risk...I am happy with edl on miflash 15.something
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I know the commands bro i am not a noob, i am just asking for fastboot flash method in which we need unlocked bootloader if there is any method.
mr.badman said:
I know that bro i am not asking for edl method, i am asking for fastboot method if there any, and as far as i know the latest miflash supports 32bit windows too and i am using it and flashed successfully using edl mode a lot of time.
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I don't think there is any other way other than the EDL method for flashing official ROMs.
I just wanted to know that is there any method that helps flashing roms using unlocked bootloader because there are lot of guides on internet saying flash rom with locked bootloader so i wanted to know is there a plus point in flashing roms with unlocked bootloader
If you have unlocked BL you can flash via twrp or fastboot or EDL, so three options...
EDL if others two dont work
Look fastboot & recovery both are there for a reason,
What i feel the priority of recovery is 1st for flashing almost anything
(If Modem/Firmware or anything else seems to have causing the problem)
USE fastboot & if you are hardbricked or can't figure out what you are missing only then head over for EDL.
But don't EDL>>Fastboot>>Recovery
Now to address your questions more specifically
Loked Bootloaders are good for Security but not friendly when you are a TWRP addict on the other hand Un-Loked Bootloaders puts the responsibility of security on your hands allowing you to modify whatever partitions or files you want to change on system.
With a loked bootloader you may flash a rom but sooner or later you will realize its better to have it unloked if u love to be a tinker.
Denis:) said:
If you have unlocked BL you can flash via twrp or fastboot or EDL, so three options...
EDL if others two dont work
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Thats what i am asking bro, how to flash using fastboot?
evansourav said:
Look fastboot & recovery both are there for a reason,
What i feel the priority of recovery is 1st for flashing almost anything
(If Modem/Firmware or anything else seems to have causing the problem)
USE fastboot & if you are hardbricked or can't figure out what you are missing only then head over for EDL.
But don't EDL>>Fastboot>>Recovery
Now to address your questions more specifically
Loked Bootloaders are good for Security but not friendly when you are a TWRP addict on the other hand Un-Loked Bootloaders puts the responsibility of security on your hands allowing you to modify whatever partitions or files you want to change on system.
With a loked bootloader you may flash a rom but sooner or later you will realize its better to have it unloked if u love to be a tinker.
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Thanks bro i get what you said.
But the thing i am asking is that, is there a special or different method of flashing roms using fastbood mode?
In simple word, can or how can i flash roms using fastboot mode? As we use edl in miflash tool so can we use or how to use fastboot mode in flashing roms via miflash?
use mi flash tool
evansourav said:
use mi flash tool
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I use miflash tool bro

help needed fastboot method

I have aosp extended rom and i want to go back to miui i dont want twrp or any root how to do it via fastboot method is there any risk of loosing efs data pls help
skywalker9969 said:
I have aosp extended rom and i want to go back to miui i dont want twrp or any root how to do it via fastboot method is there any risk of loosing efs data pls help
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of course
..when using fastboot everything will be wiped .. atleast i do it with full wipe...
and dont worry about efs.. the stock fastboot rom will have the efs..even if your phone is wiped fullh the new modem file(efs) from stock fastboot rom will be installed...
~peace
there will be many thread in guides news discussion on how to flash stock rom via edl usong mi flash toll do reffer it
Can i flash without edl i mean only fastboot method? Like it showed on miui site
skywalker9969 said:
Can i flash without edl i mean only fastboot method? Like it showed on miui site
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that will only work if your bootloder is unlocked...
yeah if its unloacled you can flash it via fastboot
Yes bootloader officially unlocked will try thanks
skywalker9969 said:
Yes bootloader officially unlocked will try thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/mi-fastboot-unbrick-tool-2-0-t3538614
you can use this
edit..skip the oem unlocl and all...use ghe fastbolt codes...it will do the work

My Note 3 stuck on boot animation [LineageOS]

Hi,
I just got this Redmi Note 3 because I wanted a device with good support for LineageOS (I'm tired of Samsung...)
I have the PRO version (with dual SIM) and MIUI Global 8.0 stable (so the codename is KENZO).
I'm following this guide https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kenzo/install to get LineageOS up and running.
For my understanding (because I have the "global" MI rom), my bootloader is not locked (but how I can be sure?).
Following the LineageOS installation guide I have installed TWRP and flashed LineageOS + Open GApps ARM64 + LineageOS su addon.
The phone is booting with LineageOS, but I can see nothing apart the boot animation (waited 1 hour, but no luck).
I have tried installing only LineageOS without GApps or su, but with no luck.
I have tried 3 different snapshot of LineageOS with no luck.
Before flashing I clean system/data/cache/dalvik.
What I'm missing?
Thanks for any help or idea :fingers-crossed:
Take a look at this article to find out whether your bootloader is locked or unlocked. If it's locked, I would suggest you unlock it officially, then try installing the ROM from the beginning. Good luck.
jimakos98 said:
Take a look at this article to find out whether your bootloader is locked or unlocked. If it's locked, I would suggest you unlock it officially, then try installing the ROM from the beginning. Good luck.
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Thank you for the hint.
This is the result of my check (I was guessing correctly, my device appears unlocked).
Code:
# fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.016s]
finished. total time: 0.016s
I have also tried the ROM Resurrection Remix, with same result... stuck at boot animation...
Any other ideas?
Thanks! :good:
huntz said:
Thank you for the hint.
This is the result of my check (I was guessing correctly, my device appears unlocked).
Code:
# fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.016s]
finished. total time: 0.016s
I have also tried the ROM Resurrection Remix, with same result... stuck at boot animation...
Any other ideas?
Thanks! :good:
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if your bootloader is unlocked, you're good to go.
(you are getting bootloops because of outdated twrp/firmware)
1. flash official twrp or zcx twrp ( search in the forum)
2. download latest stable firmware+ rom+ gapps
3. if you are using miui, backup your internal storage to pc or otg drive.
4. go to twrp, wipe dalvik+data+system+internal storage
5. after that click "format data"
6. then install firmware+rom+gapps
7. reboot
note: as u format internal storage, u'll need a otg drive to flash rom+gapps. u can also use adb push commands. official unlock is mandatory. if you're not sure your device is unlocked officially or unofficially, u might have to flash miui fastboot rom, then get the permission
Simoom Sadik said:
if your bootloader is unlocked, you're good to go.
(you are getting bootloops because of outdated twrp/firmware)
1. flash official twrp or zcx twrp ( search in the forum)
2. download latest stable firmware+ rom+ gapps
3. if you are using miui, backup your internal storage to pc or otg drive.
4. go to twrp, wipe dalvik+data+system+internal storage
5. after that click "format data"
6. then install firmware+rom+gapps
7. reboot
note: as u format internal storage, u'll need a otg drive to flash rom+gapps. u can also use adb push commands. official unlock is mandatory. if you're not sure your device is unlocked officially or unofficially, u might have to flash miui fastboot rom, then get the permission
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Before I was not updating the firmware. But this time I have updated also the firmware (with no luck )
I've installed:
twrp-3.1.1-0-kenzo.img
miui_HMNote3ProGlobal_7.9.7_Firmware.zip
lineage-14.1-20170906-nightly-kenzo-signed.zip
open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20170910.zip
addonsu-14.1-arm64-signed.zip
All the ZIP are stored on my SD card; I have also wiped dalvik+data+system+internal storage.
But I'm again stuck on boot animation (for more than 25 min).
meh...
Thank you, anyway
huntz said:
Before I was not updating the firmware. But this time I have updated also the firmware (with no luck )
I've installed:
twrp-3.1.1-0-kenzo.img
miui_HMNote3ProGlobal_7.9.7_Firmware.zip
lineage-14.1-20170906-nightly-kenzo-signed.zip
open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20170910.zip
addonsu-14.1-arm64-signed.zip
All the ZIP are stored on my SD card; I have also wiped dalvik+data+system+internal storage.
But I'm again stuck on boot animation (for more than 25 min).
meh...
Thank you, anyway
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flash rom+gapps
then flash unlock_bootloader.zip
Simoom Sadik said:
flash rom+gapps
then flash unlock_bootloader.zip
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:good::good::good:
You are the man!
Thank you.
What I was missing was the unlock_bootloader.zip.
After flashing this file, LineageOS booted in around 3 or 4 minutes.
Thank you, again.
I have the same problem
Simoom Sadik said:
flash rom+gapps
then flash unlock_bootloader.zip
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Is this zip file lock the bootloader or not because it contains emmc.bin please explain
Joyel said:
Is this zip file lock the bootloader or not because it contains emmc.bin please explain
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it wont
Can you please provide you unlock details
Simoom Sadik said:
it wont
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You unlockd your bootloader officially or unofficially.because I am fear to do . I'm unlocked unofficially.any command to unlock the zip
Is this zip lock my bootloader
Simoom Sadik said:
it wont
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Simoom Sadik said:
flash rom+gapps
then flash unlock_bootloader.zip
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I'm unofficially unlocked my bootloader.im in lollipop boot loader.flashing this file will lock my bootloader itself or not.thanks in advanc
Joyel said:
Is this zip file lock the bootloader or not because it contains emmc.bin please explain
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Joyel said:
I'm unofficially unlocked my bootloader.im in lollipop boot loader.flashing this file will lock my bootloader itself or not.thanks in advanc
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unlock officially then. it's not so hard. and safe
i am officially unlocked. mm bootloader

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