[GUIDE] Bricked K20 Pro after flashing (raphaelin) 10.3.3 - Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D

[GUIDE] Bricked K20 Pro after flashing (raphaelin) 10.3.3 - Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Guides, News, & D

Hello Xda and K20 Pro-ians.
Just wanted to share with you what I did after accidentally selected “ clean all and lock” options during the process of putting in K20 Pro India ROM (raphaelin) 10.3.3 into my K20 Pro which was running on China (raphael) 10.3.14.
Started reading the forum and somehow TEST POINT Reset was my last option as I can’t boot into the ROM and was at the Recovery screen, Tried EDL as well still no go
I read through some post, and one of the members mentioned about using an older version of Unlocking application. Immediately, I tried all possible version that I could find and so far version “miflash_unlock-en-2.2.406.5” did the unlocking and straight went into the newly installed India ROM(raphaelin).
FYI. the latest version of MiUNlock doesn’t permit you to unlock bootloader process for another 30days (Mi Policies)
Steps Taken
1. Got my New Phone ( China Rom ) updated to version 10.3.14
2. Read through the post in XDA and begin ripping off my warranty -> Downloaded India Rom 10.3.3
3. Unlock Bootloader (waited for three days) -> starts flashing -> With Clean all and Lock option being checked! - FML!
4. Tried to unlock again with Miflash version 3~ no go
5. Install MiFlash unlock 2.2.4
6. Booth into Fastboot. Run the app and waited for 6 to 8 minute for the unlocking process.
7. Phone restarted
8. Happy days!
If the post help, just buy me a beer
bitcoin = 38s3pyXL4yS47JNZRxRYiRZkGypUwrjusz
Ether = 0xB2e0f140b8d1704Db8BEdaB2D812D07bC33Bf5c5
to download MiFlash Unlock version 2.2.4 simply google it

Thank you, I am sure this will help many people.
Here is the download link for miflash 2.2.406.5: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195901972

Thanks !
Legend! I tried putting the link in however due to the infancy of my user account, I am not allowed to do so
thank you again!

After installing 10.3.3 indian rom to your chinese K20 pro, does it automatically change to L1 security policy and your able to watch netflix in HDR?

Jumundz said:
Hello Xda and K20 Pro-ians.
Just wanted to share with you what I did after accidentally selected “ clean all and lock” options during the process of putting in K20 Pro India ROM (raphaelin) 10.3.3 into my K20 Pro which was running on China (raphael) 10.3.14.
Started reading the forum and somehow TEST POINT Reset was my last option as I can’t boot into the ROM and was at the Recovery screen, Tried EDL as well still no go
I read through some post, and one of the members mentioned about using an older version of Unlocking application. Immediately, I tried all possible version that I could find and so far version “miflash_unlock-en-2.2.406.5” did the unlocking and straight went into the newly installed India ROM(raphaelin).
FYI. the latest version of MiUNlock doesn’t permit you to unlock bootloader process for another 30days (Mi Policies)
Steps Taken
1. Got my New Phone ( China Rom ) updated to version 10.3.14
2. Read through the post in XDA and begin ripping off my warranty -> Downloaded India Rom 10.3.3
3. Unlock Bootloader (waited for three days) -> starts flashing -> With Clean all and Lock option being checked! - FML!
4. Tried to unlock again with Miflash version 3~ no go
5. Install MiFlash unlock 2.2.4
6. Booth into Fastboot. Run the app and waited for 6 to 8 minute for the unlocking process.
7. Phone restarted
8. Happy days!
If the post help, just buy me a beer
bitcoin = 38s3pyXL4yS47JNZRxRYiRZkGypUwrjusz
Ether = 0xB2e0f140b8d1704Db8BEdaB2D812D07bC33Bf5c5
to download MiFlash Unlock version 2.2.4 simply google it
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So with this version no need to use test point?

overcustom said:
So with this version no need to use test point?
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Apparently that's the claim. I don't imagine there's going to be many volunteers to deliberately brick their phone just to try this out.
We'll have to wait for the next person whose too impatient to fully read the guides and accidentally bricks the phone, before we can get any validation.

Robbo.5000 said:
Apparently that's the claim. I don't imagine there's going to be many volunteers to deliberately brick their phone just to try this out.
We'll have to wait for the next person whose too impatient to fully read the guides and accidentally bricks the phone, before we can get any validation.
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Hi Zadjalixx, unfortunately, is still L3, xiao mi need to up their game for this ~ I didn't root or load any custom recovery like TWARP into this phone YET. My initial Idea is the review the phone so I can use it for my daily drive. Also I can't see Netflix in PLaystore, ( so is a bummer for sure ). you have any alternative that could suggest? thanks mate.
overcustom said:
So with this version no need to use test point?
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Yeah , so far that works for me , I have given up at 1st and ready to make use of the hairdryer to remove the back cover to perform the test point reset.
I read through some treads which I am having issues to trace back, by using an older version of miflash unlock we can unlock the phone without the wait for another 30days.
Like Robo says we need to wait for the next victim to do so ~ I should have recorded a video during that process. Cheers ~

About Netflix, you can download the APK on apkmirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netfl...oid-tv-6-2-5-build-2789-android-apk-download/

DontDamnMe said:
About Netflix, you can download the APK on apkmirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netfl...oid-tv-6-2-5-build-2789-android-apk-download/
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I don't think this will work . due to teh security level , It needs to have L1 rather then L3 to use Netflix service.

I also made the same mistake. I tried to unlock with newest and older unlock tool, but it failed. It is showing to go and check unlock status from the developer option. My device can't boot then how can to developer option?? Please suggest me what should I do. Thanks in advance

Nachiketa.jstu said:
I also made the same mistake. I tried to unlock with newest and older unlock tool, but it failed. It is showing to go and check unlock status from the developer option. My device can't boot then how can to developer option?? Please suggest me what should I do. Thanks in advance
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you need to download the chinese or indian fastboot rom and install it trough mi flash tool, then once the rom is installed again, you can go into the menu to enable bootloader unlock. Then you probably have to wait a week until you can unlock it using the xiaomi unlock tool.
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Everytime I use the latest unlocker tool my phone won't boot to OS anymore and the stock recovery boots up. I have to do a factory reset and then i have to apply for the bootloader to unlock again.
Is there an option to see the unlock time without needing to reset the phone?

dev-DaT said:
you need to download the chinese or indian fastboot rom and install it trough mi flash tool, then once the rom is installed again, you can go into the menu to enable bootloader unlock. Then you probably have to wait a week until you can unlock it using the xiaomi unlock tool.
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Everytime I use the latest unlocker tool my phone won't boot to OS anymore and the stock recovery boots up. I have to do a factory reset and then i have to apply for the bootloader to unlock again.
Is there an option to see the unlock time without needing to reset the phone?
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Yeap I MR Dev-T is right did the same ~ it should get your phone runnign in no time. Good luck

Jumundz said:
Yeap I MR Dev-T is right did the same ~ it should get your phone runnign in no time. Good luck
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How is this correct? While Installing India rom, the bootoader got locked and you’re stuck at the Recovery menu. How Can you Enable Developer Options to bind the ID again when the device doesn’t boot?
Are you saying post the lockout, you booted immediately into fastboot and used the Mi Unlock?

dev-DaT said:
you need to download the chinese or indian fastboot rom and install it trough mi flash tool, then once the rom is installed again, you can go into the menu to enable bootloader unlock. Then you probably have to wait a week until you can unlock it using the xiaomi unlock tool.
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Everytime I use the latest unlocker tool my phone won't boot to OS anymore and the stock recovery boots up. I have to do a factory reset and then i have to apply for the bootloader to unlock again.
Is there an option to see the unlock time without needing to reset the phone?
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Nachiketa.jstu said:
I also made the same mistake. I tried to unlock with newest and older unlock tool, but it failed. It is showing to go and check unlock status from the developer option. My device can't boot then how can to developer option?? Please suggest me what should I do. Thanks in advance
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Hi Mate, you tired using MiFlash unlock 2.2.4 as well ? Does it work. Basically once i Login to using my MI account and I leave the application run for few minutes and then I am able unlock the bootloader.
Most important step is that you need to put your phone to fastboot then unlock using older version -> then you should be able to boot into your ROM then from there you can enter the developer mode. But initially you should have your phone unlock(boot loader 1st right)
hope it works.

You need to boot your phone into fastboot. in order for the application to work.
Recovery menu ( Original Recovery from Mi / I have yet to load custom recovery like TWRP )
you could restart the phone and boot into fastboot even you are in the original recovery menu. Not sure if that makes sense.
thanks

My problem
Jumundz said:
You need to boot your phone into fastboot. in order for the application to work.
Recovery menu ( Original Recovery from Mi / I have yet to load custom recovery like TWRP )
you could restart the phone and boot into fastboot even you are in the original recovery menu. Not sure if that makes sense.
thanks
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This is a problem, when trying to pass the Chinese rom with the bootloader unlocked, the phone neither turns on nor fastboot mode and is only recognized via edl, have any idea what I can do?

I can't post external link. If you search on YouTube K20Pro EDL recovery you will get the video , that that is what you looking for.
The application only works if you are in fastboot mode. Thx and good luck
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk

kinraraland said:
I can't post external link. If you search on YouTube K20Pro EDL recovery you will get the video , that that is what you looking for.
The application only works if you are in fastboot mode. Thx and good luck
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk
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thank you very much, do you know which channel talks about this?

Related

Adware ROM!

I have bought my kenzo from gearbest and now I can't even update using the updater app because when I try to install the global stable rom it says "Can't verify update"!!!
What shuold I do now?
I noticed that if I press volume down and powerbutton it goes into fastboot mode... but I don't know if my device is locked or not... please help me!

What rom is reported in settings - about phone - MIUI version.
See the reddit xiaomi wiki on how to flash official roms with locked bootloader using "Mi PC Suite" or "EDL / Download Mode".

It says: MIUI 7.4 stable 7.4.9.0 (LHOCNDD)

I had the same issue like you but I bought mine from aliexpress. Anyway what worked for me is applying for official bootloader unlocker then I put the phone in to recovery mode ( updater app 3 dots in top corner) .
On your pc you should install mi suit and It will recognize update.
It may delete your gapps it did it for me.
next step is unlocking bootloader through official app ( you may need to wait for approval sms)
Last step is installing the new software http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
I hope that helps

Your right it is a Vendor Rom.
http://en.miui.com/thread-310405-1-1.html

Thanks a lot!! :d

One of my phones came with the same 7.4.9.0 (LHOCNDD), but bootloader was unlocked. Check yours, perhaps you're lucky too

It's a vendor rom, use EDL mode to flash to miui rom. Follow the steps here. No need to unlock bootloader.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html

mine had the same LHOCNDD (not global), I bought mine from aliexpess, Xiaomi authorized store- phone build date is 2016.7 so I think they come from Xiaomi like this I had to wait 2 weeks for them to get one in stock,
I wish Xiaomi would stop with these strange firmwares, they block OTA updates, have unlocked bootloaders and cause other issues -
why they don't just use the global firmware on en.miui.com is a mystery, it would probably prevent 50% of returns from people bricking their devices.

I have the same 7.4.9.0 LHOCNDD vendor ROM. Bootloader is already unlocked. I want to flash TWRP to use with custom ROM because I don't want MIUI. Which guide should I follow in flashing TWRP?

Need help with updating to Android N - RN4X SD

Hey guys! I just recently got my Mido and It has been updated to the latest Global Stable rom. I tried to unlock my bootloader but I'm getting the message that binding time is too short and I need to wait up to 68 hours. That's not a problem. I can wait. But I just have a one quick question though. Can I go and flash the latest Global Developer rom thru fastboot mode with the MiFlash Tool which has been updated to the Android version N without unlocking my bootloader? Or can I flash the latest Global Developer rom thru the Updater app with my bootloader still lock? I hope someone can help me out. I can wait for 68 hours, but I just can't sit and do nothing while waiting. Thank you guys!

melmarPH said:
Hey guys! I just recently got my Mido and It has been updated to the latest Global Stable rom. I tried to unlock my bootloader but I'm getting the message that binding time is too short and I need to wait up to 68 hours. That's not a problem. I can wait. But I just have a one quick question though. Can I go and flash the latest Global Developer rom thru fastboot mode with the MiFlash Tool which has been updated to the Android version N without unlocking my bootloader? Or can I flash the latest Global Developer rom thru the Updater app with my bootloader still lock? I hope someone can help me out. I can wait for 68 hours, but I just can't sit and do nothing while waiting. Thank you guys!
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you cant do anything while bootloader is locked.
this is how I unlocked by bootloader faster
not sure if xiaomi has fixed this or not
download this mi tool to unlock BL
http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=at...kMjVifDE0Nzk5MDA2OTJ8NTQyOTQ4MzM5fDQxODQyOQ==

asusm930 said:
you cant do anything while bootloader is locked.
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But I can switch from Global Stable Marshmallow to Global Developer Marshmallow, can't I?

melmarPH said:
But I can switch from Global Stable Marshmallow to Global Developer Marshmallow, can't I?
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no you cannot. Also I updated my reply with a way to unlock BL faster (not sure if still works)

asusm930 said:
no you cannot. Also I updated my reply with a way to unlock BL faster (not sure if still works)
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I've literally tried all versions of MiFlash Unlock and nothing work. Older version says Couldn't verify device while the latest is telling me to wait 68 hours. This is so frustrating. ???

melmarPH said:
I've literally tried all versions of MiFlash Unlock and nothing work. Older version says Couldn't verify device while the latest is telling me to wait 68 hours. This is so frustrating.
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yeah just wait haha. Give the miflash I attached a try and see if it works. If it doesnt just wait 3 days.

asusm930 said:
yeah just wait haha. Give the miflash I attached a try and see if it works. If it doesnt just wait 3 days.
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What about, can I just switch from Global Stable to Global Developer rom without unlocking my bootloader?

melmarPH said:
What about, can I just switch from Global Stable to Global Developer rom without unlocking my bootloader?
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Nope. To go to developer roms you need an unlocked BL.

Don't listen to them.
If you are on global stable you can flash global developer with a locked bootloader.
You should flash 7.2.16 first because you won't be able to flash never ones first. Download the recovery version and flash it through the updater app from within miui.
Be careful tho because this WILL wipe your internal storage.
After you installed 7.2.16 use the updater app to download the newest 7.7.6 rom and you are all set.

Raptorta said:
Don't listen to them.
If you are on global stable you can flash global developer with a locked bootloader.
You should flash 7.2.16 first because you won't be able to flash never ones first. Download the recovery version and flash it through the updater app from within miui.
Be careful tho because this WILL wipe your internal storage.
After you installed 7.2.16 use the updater app to download the newest 7.7.6 rom and you are all set.
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I can confirm that this is true. I've done it this way. The only drawback is that if you want to go back to global stable you will have to unlock the bootloader.

Raptorta said:
Don't listen to them.
If you are on global stable you can flash global developer with a locked bootloader.
You should flash 7.2.16 first because you won't be able to flash never ones first. Download the recovery version and flash it through the updater app from within miui.
Be careful tho because this WILL wipe your internal storage.
After you installed 7.2.16 use the updater app to download the newest 7.7.6 rom and you are all set.
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Hey mate! I really appreciate your info.. I tried to do this.. I was almost there, just a click away of being able to switch to global developer rom. But I accidentally clicked on Cancel instead of the Erase and Proceed to update button on the updater app. So I tried it again, but it doesn't give me that option anymore to flash it, the next thing I know it keeps saying I cannot upgrade from an unofficial rom package. I am so stupid. I missed my only chance of beinh able to switch to developer rom. I even tried doing a factory reset but still it's telling me the same error. Is there anyway I can get that option again? Coz at the first attemp, it even prompts me of decryption.. but now no more. Just can't update with 7.2.16 because it is from an unofficial rom package.

lexuz said:
I can confirm that this is true. I've done it this way. The only drawback is that if you want to go back to global stable you will have to unlock the bootloader.
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Mate please read my previous reply. You might be able to help me out. Apart from 7.2.16 is there any other rom that I can try to be able to switch to developer rom? I never imagine it's gonna be this hard. I had 4 xiaomi devices already before this. I can't believe Xiaomi is gonna make this very very hard as time goes by.

Clean cache of the updater app, close it and thentry again to flash the rom.
This is the one because it's based on Android 6. That's why you can flash it and then update to 7 via the updater app on the phone itself.

New July 2020 Unlock bootloader of Huawei devices (Kirin 960/659/655)

Apologies if this is reported elsewhere (I couldn't find it) but here is a new unlock method by 'mashed-potatoes' on github and it's flippin' awesome!
See: "github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV[/" (had to format like this due to XDA newbie rules)
I've just unlocked a P10 bootloader with it - the phone was running Oreo with a March 2019 security patch :good:
It is a test point method - so back cover needs to be removed (TP location easily found on YouTube)
When I realised I was stuck on a patch >June18 I thought bootloader unlocking wouldn't be possible (although I was trawling XDA archives to see if flashing board software for unlocked fastboot might provide a route). Anyway, didn't need any of that cuz I ran PotatoNV.exe and put the phone in TP mode and ker-boom: BL unlocked! Amazing work.
EDIT:
A few extra tips to help get through the process:
- You will need to install Test-point drivers - can be found by running the Potato program and following the web address to the User Manual - link to drivers is there. (Uninstall drivers when finished or else phone won't be recognized properly by PC later!)
- Open up Device Manager to check that you are booting to TP - devices changes from 'USB SER' to 'USB (COM')' - or something like that, I don't exactly remember!. It might take a few goes to boot into TP - disconnect then reconnect battery each attempt.

Thanks for sharing this program. this works for me, after bricking my phone 2 years ago. I finally got to unlock my bootloader. And its working now and doing great.

Hello,
Does this soft FACTORY RESET after bootloader unlock?
Regards
RJ

tested on huawei p10 vtr-l09 with emui 9.1 and works perfectly, does not erase data or do hard reset, excellent tool ?
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rafjak said:
Hello,
Does this soft FACTORY RESET after bootloader unlock?
Regards
RJ
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no friend, i did it and it doesn't factory reset

Hey bro, could you please tell me the steps you made?
I am in emui 9.1 too.
Thanks.
josua19 said:
tested on huawei p10 vtr-l09 with emui 9.1 and works perfectly, does not erase data or do hard reset, excellent tool
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no friend, i did it and it doesn't factory reset
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itsjhndnllclrg said:
Thanks for sharing this program. this works for me, after bricking my phone 2 years ago. I finally got to unlock my bootloader. And its working now and doing great.
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Hi, can you help with the steps please, i'm a newbie at using git.
Never mind, thanks.

HOW TO OPEN PotatoNV.exe

New_ said:
Apologies if this is reported elsewhere (I couldn't find it) but here is a new unlock method by 'mashed-potatoes' on github and it's flippin' awesome!
See: "github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV[/" (had to format like this due to XDA newbie rules)
I've just unlocked a P10 bootloader with it - the phone was running Oreo with a March 2019 security patch :good:
It is a test point method - so back cover needs to be removed (TP location easily found on YouTube)
When I realised I was stuck on a patch >June18 I thought bootloader unlocking wouldn't be possible (although I was trawling XDA archives to see if flashing board software for unlocked fastboot might provide a route). Anyway, didn't need any of that cuz I ran PotatoNV.exe and put the phone in TP mode and ker-boom: BL unlocked! Amazing work.
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Hi, please please explain how to run the potato project
found it, please ignore the post

Friends could pass the tutorial video of the TP location

New_ said:
Apologies if this is reported elsewhere (I couldn't find it) but here is a new unlock method by 'mashed-potatoes' on github and it's flippin' awesome!
See: "github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV[/" (had to format like this due to XDA newbie rules)
I've just unlocked a P10 bootloader with it - the phone was running Oreo with a March 2019 security patch :good:
It is a test point method - so back cover needs to be removed (TP location easily found on YouTube)
When I realised I was stuck on a patch >June18 I thought bootloader unlocking wouldn't be possible (although I was trawling XDA archives to see if flashing board software for unlocked fastboot might provide a route). Anyway, didn't need any of that cuz I ran PotatoNV.exe and put the phone in TP mode and ker-boom: BL unlocked! Amazing work.
EDIT:
A few extra tips to help get through the process:
- You will need to install Test-point drivers - can be found by running the Potato program and following the web address to the User Manual - link to drivers is there. (Uninstall drivers when finished or else phone won't be recognized properly by PC later!)
- Open up Device Manager to check that you are booting to TP - devices changes from 'USB SER' to 'USB (COM')' - or something like that, I don't exactly remember!. It might take a few goes to boot into TP - disconnect then reconnect battery each attempt.
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I DOWNLOADED THE FILE FROM GIT.. BUT IT DOESNT HAVE BOOTLOADER FILES INCLUDED WHERE CAN I GET?
KIRIN 960 HUAWEI P10,
1. DOWNLOADED THE ZIP FROM GITHUB
2. RUN THE PROGRAM USING VISUAL INSTALLER
3. PUT THE P10 TO TESTPOINT METHOD AND ENABLE HUAWEI COM 1.0
4. PROGRAM ERRORS WHEN LOOKING FOR BOOTLOADER FILES.
where can i get bootloader files ? for kirin 960 i can

Please do you add support for newer Kirin CPUs? Kirin 990 etc...

DasXardas said:
Please do you add support for newer Kirin CPUs? Kirin 990 etc...
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Err, no. Finding bootloader exploit on newer Kirin's would be like finding Holy Grail.
You could always join 'Big Huawei Exploits' group on Telegram and ask them how it's going rolleyes

New_ said:
Err, no. Finding bootloader exploit on newer Kirin's would be like finding Holy Grail.
You could always join 'Big Huawei Exploits' group on Telegram and ask them how it's going rolleyes
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Thank you. I'll try them.

Is it possible to unlock bootloader & root phone, which was rebranded with "funky huawei" ?
Huawei P10, from VTR-L09 to VTR-L29

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Grandes hazañas de Huawei
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Please link

Many thanks, it worked flawlessly on my P10 running EMUI 9.1! Test points and disassembly instructions can easily be found on the interwebs. Do not forget to write down the bootloader unlock code PatatoNV generates: I needed it after I bootlooped and downloaded the latest rom with erecovery.

M1chiel said:
Many thanks, it worked flawlessly on my P10 running EMUI 9.1! Test points and disassembly instructions can easily be found on the interwebs. Do not forget to write down the bootloader unlock code PatatoNV generates: I needed it after I bootlooped and downloaded the latest rom with erecovery.
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Did you lost the unlocked BL after you dl the latest rom and recovery?

Sterben11 said:
Did you lost the unlocked BL after you dl the latest rom and recovery?
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I downloaded the latest rom twice through erecovery. The first time it locked my bootloader, but the second time it did not. The first time I could easily unlock again with the code generated by the patatoNV tool.

M1chiel said:
I downloaded the latest rom twice through erecovery. The first time it locked my bootloader, but the second time it did not. The first time I could easily unlock again with the code generated by the patatoNV tool.
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Ah yes I bricked my phone 2 times already and experienced what erecovery is for. It's my first time to mess with my good ol p10 have you tried any working open kirin custom on it? cuz everytime I flash a 9.0/9.1 compatible rom it ends on bootloop I used adb and fastboot btw. This is my last question sorry a noobie here.
(take note I followed every instructions on their support page on how to flash)

Sterben11 said:
Ah yes I bricked my phone 2 times already and experienced what erecovery is for. It's my first time to mess with my good ol p10 have you tried any working open kirin custom on it? cuz everytime I flash a 9.0/9.1 compatible rom it ends on bootloop I used adb and fastboot btw. This is my last question sorry a noobie here.
(take note I followed every instructions on their support page on how to flash)
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The AEX roms worked for me, the omniroms unfortunately did not boot (emui 9.1). They are supposed to work on emui 9.0. Did you do the factory reset from emui recovery? AEX is very basic android and quite nice, although not as fluent as emui.

How to unlock your bootloader (Chinese ROM)

Credit to @user_ScoTTT
1. First of all, you need to sign up and login on the official website of Oppo in China. (Use Google Translate if you need to)
https://bbs.coloros.net/graphic?id=1498611
2. Follow the links and download the unlock program of Oppo Find x2 /x2 pro
3. Install the apk on your phone
4. Ensure your device has the latest version of your ROM installed.
5. Click "Start Applying" on the Unlock App. You will need to wait about a month. After a month, open the application, and if "Approved" is displayed, please go to the next step.
If not, Force Close the Application several times over and over, and maybe it will display "Approved".（Some Chinese citizens reported a similar situation.）If you still can't, please contact oppo online customer service, they can solve this problem for you.
6. Next, please back up your data.
7. After receiving the 'Approval' in the app.
Go to Settings - about mobile phone - version information - version number Click here five times.
Go to settings - other settings - Developer options then Check OEM unlock.
8. Once again, open the Deep Test application and click "Start the Depth Test". The phone will automatically restart and enter Bootloader mode.
9. Connect your phone to the computer.
10. Open the command prompt browse to your adb/fastboot location and enter
"fastboot flashing unlock"
then confirm. At this time, the mobile phone will give some warning information. Please read it carefully before making a decision.
If you decide, choose "unlock the bootloader" and press the power key to restart. It is worth noting that the phone will be formatted here. If you have opened "find my phone" before, you need to enter your oppo account password to start your phone.
11. You now setup your phone as normal though with an unlocked bootloader.
12. If you wish to Root then please see this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-x2-pro/how-to/magisk-root-install-unlocked-bootloader-t4157327

can i flash global rom after unlocked bootloader ?

i was wondering the same thing. i dont see why not. give it a shot and let us know. you have nothing to lose it will simply not let you flash if it doesnt work and your existing ROM/Phone will be unaffected.

Ok, so I've unlocked my Chinese Find X2 Pro using the official method, which is by using the depth testing app and waiting for approval, then unlocking via Fastboot.
But I still can't flash the global ROM using the stock ColorOS recovery. I've tried various versions, just either get the 'Installation failed' or 'The installed version is lower than current' error.
Do I need to wait until TWRP is available for the X2 Pro or is there another way? I don't want to root, just install the stock ROM from another region. Will Magisk allow me to do this?
Was really hoping unlocking the bootloader would do it, guess it's a good start

bugger.. it would appear that the ColorOS Recovery is preventing the install. So yes you would need TWRP or someone to hack the ColorOS recovery to flash without the check.
though with an unlocked bootloader you can flash TWRP as soon as it's been developed by someone.. or risk flashing a twrp from a similiar phone?

Bugger indeed, I've bricked it! Tried various ways to do it as really need to get rid of this Chinese ROM. I flashed a Boot image from a global version, didn't work. Then flashed the Chinese version back.
So then in a bold (stupid) move I tried to flash other images from the global ROM - now won't load into recovery at all. With nothing to lose I tried loading TWRP recovery from one of the latest Realme phones this morning, didn't fix it.
What is weird is in Oppo / Realme ROMs there is no recovery image - not sure if it's part of the boot image?
Does anyone know how to obtain a recovery image? I think this is what I'm missing. Thinking maybe it's not part of the ROM on these devices.
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And FYI, I've been using a python tool to decrypt the ozip files. Have looked in multiple ROMs, beta and standard, Chinese and global and even a few Realme ROMs.
I'm starting to hate Oppo, it's even more of a pain in the ass than Samsung! :silly:
I bought a Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G yesterday off eBay just to get me by for the time being, it was a carrier version and I managed to get the stock global ROM with MI12 on it in 30 minutes using fastboot and flashing all the images. Refreshingly easy

klanbo78 said:
Bugger indeed, I've bricked it! Tried various ways to do it as really need to get rid of this Chinese ROM. I flashed a Boot image from a global version, didn't work. Then flashed the Chinese version back.
So then in a bold (stupid) move I tried to flash other images from the global ROM - now won't load into recovery at all. With nothing to lose I tried loading TWRP recovery from one of the latest Realme phones this morning, didn't fix it.
What is weird is in Oppo / Realme ROMs there is no recovery image - not sure if it's part of the boot image?
Does anyone know how to obtain a recovery image? I think this is what I'm missing. Thinking maybe it's not part of the ROM on these devices.
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What method were you using to flash mate?
I had a look at the extract of the Global ROM and can see a heap of img files.. though your right there is no obvious Recovery image file.
That is strange. As the device has a Recovery mode. It would be very strange to make it part of the Boot Image. Surely Oppo has a recover tool that just puts everything back to default?
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What method were you using to flash mate?
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Just using the adb toools via command prompt on my PC and phone on fastboot mode.
I.e. fastboot flash boot boot.img
There's no system image either, only vbmeta_system.img which I don't think it's the same thing. Watching YouTube videos and searching the internet now to try and figure out

Finally managed to get the phone back up and running after brushing up on Linux and downloading various tools. Basically this thread saved me!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-x50-pro/help/stock-recovery-image-t4111477/page6
As mentioned, the recovery image is not to be found in the firmware. So once you decrypt the Ozip file (using python tool like the one in the above post), you'll see the boot.img file along with various others, but no system, vendor or recovery images. Using the UR-Tool mentioned and a simple linux command I managed to create a recovery image.
Flased it using fastboot and now all working - still on Chinese ROM though. Next step is to try to flash the global image onto this Chinese variant - expect I'll brick it again

klanbo78 said:
Finally managed to get the phone back up and running after brushing up on Linux and downloading various tools. Basically this thread saved me!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-x50-pro/help/stock-recovery-image-t4111477/page6
As mentioned, the recovery image is not to be found in the firmware. So once you decrypt the Ozip file (using python tool like the one in the above post), you'll see the boot.img file along with various others, but no system, vendor or recovery images. Using the UR-Tool mentioned and a simple linux command I managed to create a recovery image.
Flased it using fastboot and now all working - still on Chinese ROM though. Next step is to try to flash the global image onto this Chinese variant - expect I'll brick it again
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Impressive mate well done! And thanks for posting the solution! With a recovery.img file you are now free to experiment! I hope you get the Global Working! Please keep us up to date!
Can you upload the recovery.img to help the community?

Sage said:
Impressive mate well done! And thanks for posting the solution! With a recovery.img file you are now free to experiment! I hope you get the Global Working! Please keep us up to date!
Can you upload the recovery.img to help the community?
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You will be the first person in the world to have an unlocked bootloader on the Global ROM!
surely with some combination of Global and Chinese it will work!
Chinese Recovery -> Global Boot -> Global ROM -> Chinese Vendor
Global Recovery -> Global Boot -> Global System -> Chinese Vendor
Chinese Recovery -> Chinese Boot -> Global System -> Global Vendor
etc
etc

Sage said:
You will be the first person in the world to have an unlocked bootloader on the Global ROM!
surely with some combination of Global and Chinese it will work!
Chinese Recovery -> Global Boot -> Global ROM -> Chinese Vendor
Global Recovery -> Global Boot -> Global System -> Chinese Vendor
Chinese Recovery -> Chinese Boot -> Global System -> Global Vendor
etc
etc
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Thanks for your support
I'll upload the recovery images for the global and Chinese variants once I'm back on my desktop later.
So the issue I'm facing now is it this phone doesn't have a system, vendor or product partition. My assumption is that I need to flash the global system image, as that's the one that basically contains the OS.
I think that these images are contained within the "super" partition which appears to be a dynamically resizable partition. I have no idea how to flash to these!
I'm trying to make sense of it all but fastbootd has come up a few times, which apparently is needed to flash to userspace which is where this super partition resides.
I can see in the ROM there is an updater script file that refers to these images, create groups in the super partition and resizes them as necessary. It seems to use the vb_meta_system image in some way. I have no idea how to replicate this script in fastboot though or if it's even possible?
Can anyone help?
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A bit of info on dynamic partitions...
https://source.android.com/devices/tech/ota/dynamic_partitions/implement

vbmeta.img removes the boot verification so you definitely want to use that. see this thread for its use.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-x2-pro/how-to/magisk-root-install-unlocked-bootloader-t4157327

I downloaded the depth testing app but the submit application is greyed out. Any tips on what to do?

golemagg said:
I downloaded the depth testing app but the submit application is greyed out. Any tips on what to do?
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I know they have a monthly quota, perhaps it's been reached this month.
Or maybe the servers are down? there were a few days during my application that I couldn't check the status, just assumed the server was offline - perhaps it's something like that.
Maybe just wait a few days and see.
Where is you download the app from? And do you have the Chinese variant?

klanbo78 said:
I know they have a monthly quota, perhaps it's been reached this month.
Or maybe the servers are down? there were a few days during my application that I couldn't check the status, just assumed the server was offline or something like that - perhaps it's something like that.
Maybe just wait a few days and see.
Where is you download the app from? And do you have the Chinese variant?
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Understood. I'll keep monitoring it. Thanks a lot for the information.

klanbo78 said:
Finally managed to get the phone back up and running after brushing up on Linux and downloading various tools. Basically this thread saved me!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-x50-pro/help/stock-recovery-image-t4111477/page6
As mentioned, the recovery image is not to be found in the firmware. So once you decrypt the Ozip file (using python tool like the one in the above post), you'll see the boot.img file along with various others, but no system, vendor or recovery images. Using the UR-Tool mentioned and a simple linux command I managed to create a recovery image.
Flased it using fastboot and now all working - still on Chinese ROM though. Next step is to try to flash the global image onto this Chinese variant - expect I'll brick it again
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Can you please upload the recovery.img for people to use?
any other progress to report?

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Can you please upload the recovery.img for people to use?
any other progress to report?
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Yeah, that would be really nice. I couldn't boot also in recovery after android 11 beta:silly:

Sage said:
Can you please upload the recovery.img for people to use?
any other progress to report?
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Here's the link to the recovery (and boot) images, have zipped them as they're quite large. I've included both variants (so PDEM30 and CPH2025).
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HkNeQSuzsPDdue4KqRbDWLah0YH-CSwb?usp=sharing
In terms of progress, there is none. I got a bit adventurous and decided to flash all of the partitons on my PDEM30 with the images from the CPH2025 (manaully as there is no "flash-all.bat" file in the OTA ROM). I think it would have worked as it has for phones I've flashed this way in the past, but as I now know phones that launced with Android 10 are quite different due to having a dynamic "super" partition. This super partition contains the system, product, vendor image, etc. It should not (can't be) be flashed from fastboot as it's held in the "user space" of the phone and fastboot doesn't know how to deal with these partition types.
Pixel devices have a program called fastbootd which I think can be used for this, but Oppo doesn't appear to have that mode. Basically the phone now won't boot to recovery at all, I can only get into fastboot mode.
Not even worth holding out for TWRP as as of right now, TWRP doesn't support these dynamic partions (so any phone launced with Android 10). I contacted Oppo UK support and they said I could send in for repair, but then got told by the company who would be doing the repair (SBE UK) that they only support UK and EU devices. So looks like it might be going back to China for a repair (just need to find a freind who speaks Chinese )
Before that though I'm going to see if I can edit the recovery.img in Android Kitchen, to see if I can find the bit that's responsible for it not booting into recovery mode. I think at this point I have nothing to lose!!

I can't download unlock program of Oppo Find x2 / x2 pro, can you help me download it, thanks

Question Xiaomi Mix 4 root and other questions

Hello, I'm about to buy this phone from tradingshenzen and i have question for you, does anybody successfully rooted this device? I'm planning to unlock bootloader there to install xiaomi.eu and root it, without root it's hard to use device personally for me. Is root possible for today? How long we have to wait to unlock bootloader? 72h or 8days? And when twrp will be available does flashing it delete user data? Thanks for replies

my unlock wait time is 7 days, flashed to EU developer weekly rom and rooted it with magisk patched boot image. did not manage to flash unofficial TWRP though always endup in with recovery_a partition not found. guess that have to wait till official TWRP is out.

dan079 said:
my unlock wait time is 7 days, flashed to EU developer weekly rom and rooted it with magisk patched boot image. did not manage to flash unofficial TWRP though always endup in with recovery_a partition not found. guess that have to wait till official TWRP is out.
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Thank you for your reply, quite long unlock time, anybody know why Mi does it? (It's still better than no option to unlock bootloader - for me no option to buy that type of device)
Did you used this metod: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html with patching boot.img?

dan079 said:
my unlock wait time is 7 days, flashed to EU developer weekly rom and rooted it with magisk patched boot image. did not manage to flash unofficial TWRP though always endup in with recovery_a partition not found. guess that have to wait till official TWRP is out.
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Since the Mi Mix 4 is an A/B-Device, you will never ever find a recovery-partition.
I wanted to report, that if you update your rom, you will loose the Magsik SAR.

Xpatryk89 said:
Thank you for your reply, quite long unlock time, anybody know why Mi does it? (It's still better than no option to unlock bootloader - for me no option to buy that type of device)
Did you used this metod: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html with patching boot.img?
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Yes on the boot omg patch. Why Mi implement the wait period, beats me too

SanHelios said:
Since the Mi Mix 4 is an A/B-Device, you will never ever find a recovery-partition.
I wanted to report, that if you update your rom, you will loose the Magsik SAR.
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Well aware that the device is an A/B, no recovery partition. There is report of user success fully flashing unofficial TWRP using some Chinese tool (yet to find that tool). Maybe that tool flashes the recovery to the inactive boot partition.
I use to use the Mi9 which is an A/B device which I am able to flash TWRP.

Xpatryk89 said:
Hello, I'm about to buy this phone from tradingshenzen and i have question for you, does anybody successfully rooted this device? I'm planning to unlock bootloader there to install xiaomi.eu and root it, without root it's hard to use device personally for me. Is root possible for today? How long we have to wait to unlock bootloader? 72h or 8days? And when twrp will be available does flashing it delete user data? Thanks for replies
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Don't they offer to ship it with Xiaomi.eu installed on it already?

Yes, they do however you need to pay for it and wait another two weeks (roughly).
Regards'

I bought version with CN system and unlocked, rooted and installed Xiaomi.eu by myself, it's quite easy, i prefered to get phone and start using it earlier even with cn miui

Xpatryk89 said:
I bought version with CN system and unlocked, rooted and installed Xiaomi.eu by myself, it's quite easy, i prefered to get phone and start using it earlier even with cn miui
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Please can you give me more details with you installed rom on xiaomi mi mix 4

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