Hi, in this guide I will show you how to flash different official firmware (Global and CN) without having to unlock the bootloader.
DISCLAIMER:
Just to be sure, I am not responsible for any bricks or damage to your smartphone. Use this guide at your own risk.
REMEMBER:
There are restrictions in flashing firmwares with a locked bootloader! Install only the correct one or the installation will fail:
Redmi K20 - Chinese firmware
Mi 9T - Global firmware
REQUIREMENTS:
Xiaomi MI9T/K20
Latest XiaoMiTool V2 (Thanks Francesco Tescari)
Debug USB (you can enable it in Developers settings)
STEPS:
1- Download and install latest XiaoMiToolV2 from the provided link and run it
2- Choose a region (I selected Europe)
3- Connect the phone with Debug USB enabled and choose "My device works normally, I want to mod it"
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4- It will start checking connected devices
5- Your phone will reboot to fastboot mode and the device information will be collected
6- Your will reboot to Recovery mode in which you will need to select "Connect with MiAssistant"
7- Select "Official Firmwares" and it will start searching them
8- Select the official xiaomi firmware that you want (Global/CN)
9- Your data will be deleted
10- Download the firmware
11- At the end of the download it will reboot in "Connect with MiAssistant" mode and the installation process wil begin
12- A success message will appear and the device will reboot with the new firmware!
THANKS TO:
Dima_Apatity of the 4PDA forum for steps and screenshots
Francesco Tescari for XiaoMiTool V2
nice guide, but i don't recommend flashing any firmware with locked bootloader, if bricked you will be in big problem.
alsartawi said:
nice guide, but i don't recommend flashing any firmware with locked bootloader, if bricked you will be in big problem.
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yeah, this is good for users with Indian/Russian firmware that want Global without unlock the device
can i use this method to flash Redmi k20 pro?
mona356 said:
can i use this method to flash Redmi k20 pro?
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I did not understand your question, with this method you can only flash the CN firmware on the K20 and the global firmware on the Mi9T without unlocking the bootloader.
If you're wondering if this method also works on the k20 pro, I think so, but probably with the same restrictions (Mi9T PRO, only Global firmware and K20 PRO, only CN firmware)
albysprx said:
I did not understand your question, with this method you can only flash the CN firmware on the K20 and the global firmware on the Mi9T without unlocking the bootloader.
If you're wondering if this method also works on the k20 pro, I think so, but probably with the same restrictions (Mi9T PRO, only Global firmware and K20 PRO, only CN firmware)
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So it means I can't flash global rom on k20 pro if i have CN rom?
Is this work to flash a Global Davinci in a EEA Davinci-eea?
mona356 said:
So it means I can't flash global rom on k20 pro if i have CN rom?
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Exactly, you have to unlock the bootloader and flash the firmware from twrp
Cabeção-Flu said:
Is this work to flash a Global Davinci in a EEA Davinci-eea?
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I haven't tried it myself, but it should work without problems, let me know
ok, I tried to install a firmware that is not global on my Mi9T with this method, the installation does not start, so there is no brick risk
هل يمكن استخدامه لتثبيت عالمي على الصين؟
Mod edit (translation): Can it be used for universal installation on China?
Mod note: please use English as this is an English only forum. Thanks.
My device is K20
Is there no problem if I use this method with my K20 device with CN rom? I just want to flash the MI9T rom with my K20.
haharoldkini said:
Is there no problem if I use this method with my K20 device with CN rom? I just want to flash the MI9T rom with my K20.
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With your K20 device you can only flash CN ROM with a locked bootloader
How do I uninstall this? There is no uninstaller and I cant delete the folder.
So i downloded the app tried to connect folowwing the guide but my pc doesn't recognize my phone
xdzeus said:
So i downloded the app tried to connect folowwing the guide but my pc doesn't recognize my phone
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Same here. I have activated USB Debugging but the app don't find my Mi 9T. What should I do?
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I've tried to switch from official Global to official EEA using this method with locked bootloader - it did not worked. Says additional step required - unlock bootloader.
YuraBY said:
I've tried to switch from official Global to official EEA using this method with locked bootloader - it did not worked. Says additional step required - unlock bootloader.
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Yes, you can't change ROM "Region" without an unlocked bootloader...
rollback error
I have unlocked the bootloader of my MI 9T and installed a MI CUSTOM ROM, Now i want to go back to Official stock firmware. I have tried through Xiaomi Flash Tool but it gives me always a Rollback error.
Is this method will work for me?
albysprx said:
Exactly, you have to unlock the bootloader and flash the firmware from twrp
I haven't tried it myself, but it should work without problems, let me know
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I have installed on my redmi K20 Pro a Global Rom using Fastboot Tools from Xiaomi.
(I got no system boot again, only recovery and bootloader works.)
So I have to flash using Global or CN ROM using your flash tool?
thanks in advice
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Hi experts. I have bought mi 6 from China which came with a Chinese ROM, to which I have now installed GooglePlay somehow. I now want to install the global ROM on it but there seems to be a problem. I have tried installing the available global ROM via the updater app on the phone (as mentioned on the website) but it won't allow me because the global ROM version is older than the present Chinese ROM running on my phone:
(GLOBAL: miui_MI6Global_V8.2.2.0.NCAMIEC_7f3f8ad7c8_7.1)
(Chinese: miui_MI6_V8.2.27.0.NCACNEC_e725f9829f_7.1)
Is there any way to install the global ROM without unlocking the phone? Fastboot ROM also requires unlocking the phone. I seriously don't want to unlock it...
Experts please advice what should I do?
Try using the EDL mode via the EDL cable. It should work on Mi series
Hey guys, first of all , sorry for my bad english.
I Have a Sony Z5 Compact Japanese version (SO-02H) with Nougat 7.0 operating system
I wonder if i could flash this version with the global E5823 firmware. Is it possible?
And if i could successfully flash the firmware, what will go wrong?
really need your help..
Thanks for your concern :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
I haven't had much experience with the Z5 Compact, but in the past I've flashed the Japanese Z1 Compact (SO-02F) with firmwares from other regions and it worked just fine. I never got NFC working but I'm not sure if that was a firmware issues or just a problem with that phone in general.
faridmalid said:
Hey guys, first of all , sorry for my bad english.
I Have a Sony Z5 Compact Japanese version (SO-02H) with Nougat 7.0 operating system
I wonder if i could flash this version with the global E5823 firmware. Is it possible?
And if i could successfully flash the firmware, what will go wrong?
really need your help..
Thanks for your concern :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
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I just bought the same phone as yours and now I'm also wondering the same thing. Have you tried it? Did it go well?
I tried to flash e5823 firmware In sO-02h but it finished with error amsg.sin and I had to flash docomo firmware
Yes you can ill give it a try and then will post proper instructions but can you guys let me know if we have a dedicated section for SO-02H ? where should I post tutorial
WizWannabe said:
I just bought the same phone as yours and now I'm also wondering the same thing. Have you tried it? Did it go well?
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Me too, I bought it yesterday, because in Indonesia the price is so affordable (only Rp 750.000 = USD 51,85 ). I just update it to Nougat, but wondering if I can flash it to Global rom. I have checked several source in here, but most of 'em said error.
crossmedia said:
Yes you can ill give it a try and then will post proper instructions but can you guys let me know if we have a dedicated section for SO-02H ? where should I post tutorial
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Thank you so much, bro! Not sure either if we have a dedicated section for SO-02H..
SO-02H 7.1.1 firmware from E
Good day!
Pls answer how to flash it — SO-02H with global firmware...
Thank U!
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Good day!
Pls answer how to flash it — SO-02H with global firmware...
Thank U!
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Not possible, unfortunately. I just tried it and it always gets an error on some .sins
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leejunghen said:
Me too, I bought it yesterday, because in Indonesia the price is so affordable (only Rp 750.000 = USD 51,85 ). I just update it to Nougat, but wondering if I can flash it to Global rom. I have checked several source in here, but most of 'em said error.
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Yes I also tried flashing an E5823 UK Generic firmware but unfortunately, it always gets stuck on .sin errors. We'll just have to live with Japanese bloatwares I guess
WizWannabe said:
Not possible, unfortunately. I just tried it and it always gets an error on some .sins
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Yes I also tried flashing an E5823 UK Generic firmware but unfortunately, it always gets stuck on .sin errors. We'll just have to live with Japanese bloatwares I guess
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Out of curiosity, what were the errors? Was it from newflasher at the beginning when checking that the device matched? Or was it actually during flashing one of the .sin files?
The former is possible to work around - I've seen the same thing when trying to flash E5823 <-> E5803 firmwares. The latter I'm not certain about...
Hi guys,
i have a similiar question to this topic, in ftf.andro.plus, which SO-02H build version to use if i want to revert back to 6.0 (stock ROM)?
my current build is at 32.3.E.0.100, i cannot update higher than that, it says 'unable to connect network' in my update option.
thanks,
nielchevo. said:
Hi guys,
i have a similiar question to this topic, in ftf.andro.plus, which SO-02H build version to use if i want to revert back to 6.0 (stock ROM)?
my current build is at 32.3.E.0.100, i cannot update higher than that, it says 'unable to connect network' in my update option.
thanks,
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for the current version 32.3.E.0.100 is the latest version and can't update to a higher version,I don't know why
any 1 flash SO-02H global Rom ? plz Help me
Anyone know how you can unlock the bootloader and root this SO-02H?
Can you help me please?
Thank you all
I bought my Xperia Z5 Compact last year. It's one of those for which NFC cannot be turned on. It had come with an outdated E5823 firmware. After testing some custom ROMs, I ended up updating it to a stock E5823 Nougat ROM (obviously rooted through the stable Magisk v20.4). Nevertheless, after checking my Xperia account, I've found out that its IMEI number actually belongs to a SO-02H model. So, go figure!
casouzaj said:
I bought my Xperia Z5 Compact last year. It's one of those for which NFC cannot be turned on. It had come with an outdated E5823 firmware. After testing some custom ROMs, I ended up updating it to a stock E5823 Nougat ROM (obviously rooted through the stable Magisk v20.4). Nevertheless, after checking my Xperia account, I've found out that its IMEI number actually belongs to a SO-02H model. So, go figure!
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so how do you root it from unlocked boot loader SO-02H 32.3.E.0.148 ?
hakimarx said:
so how do you root it from unlocked boot loader SO-02H 32.3.E.0.148 ?
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If your bootloader is unlocked, download the stable Magisk v20.4 zip file and install it through a custom recovery (usually TWRP), either directly or via adb sideload.
hakimarx said:
so how do you root it from unlocked boot loader SO-02H 32.3.E.0.148 ?
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and check under configuration if bootloader unlock allowed=yes. You can switch the firmware from Docomo to a 5823 (or 5803) variant. You need to edit an .xml file to do so prior to bundling the .ftf while xperifirm is still open after downloading it.
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and check under configuration if bootloader unlock allowed=yes. You can switch the firmware from Docomo to a 5823 (or 5803) variant. You need to edit an .xml file to do so prior to bundling the .ftf while xperifirm is still open after downloading it.
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If it say : NO like this picture, is it posible to switch to 5823? And what is the uniqeu character IMEI that belong to SO-02H and other type of z5 compact?
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Yes, you can still change your firmware with an official generic rom from other regions (ie 5823 or 5803). You may loose functionality of NFC, but that's about it; your IMEI will not be touched (nor will your radio bands) , it will also not change your bootloader lock status.
XiaoMiTool.V2
Hi All !
I saw some posts regarding how to flash or switch to an official stock rom without being unlocked but afaik the whole procedure wasn't fully explained yet
Therefore I'll upload some self explanatory pictures but to be honest it is all fairly easy. So do follow the procedure down below.
Follow this video ( russian )
NOTE : DO USE THIS TOOL AT YOUR OWN RISK and DO MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL YOUR DATA ( because it'll be wiped ! )
1. download the Tool and go to the website thnx @franztesca - info - give this guy some credits
2. run the program and finish the installation
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3. agree the disclaimer
4. choose between a normally running device or a bricked one (ouch )
5. if you see this image you'll have to enable USB debugging
6. your device is being found
7. collecting device information
8. choose the 3rd option
9. check the official xiaomi rom ( don't choose the other options because you'll need to be unlocked )
10. it will collect info again
11. choose your desired version and continue to agree on both next stages
12. enter into your MI-account (if needed again)
13. firmware is being downloaded
14. again press the 3rd option in recovery mode
15. it will push the downloaded file over adb
16. installing the rom file...
17. FINISHED !
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hi, can you let me know if this tool will works for mi device Mi9?. I bought the Mi9 in xiaomi china store 8GB 128GB with chinese room. I've intalled the xiaomi.eu 10.2.16 room, and i want to install the global or the EEA room. I have unlocked the fastboot and installed the TWRP 3.3.0 installed. I not have rooted and I not have magisk installed. this tool will works for me? will not brick my device?.
There are risks to brick device?
maucorpat said:
hi, can you let me know if this tool will works for mi device Mi9?. I bought the Mi9 in xiaomi china store 8GB 128GB with chinese room. I've intalled the xiaomi.eu 10.2.16 room, and i want to install the global or the EEA room. I have unlocked the fastboot and installed the TWRP 3.3.0 installed. I not have rooted and I not have magisk installed. this tool will works for me? will not brick my device?.
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faustin95 said:
There are risks to brick device?
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You can use this tool as any other tool. And as any other tool there're certain risks using it. But following the automatic procedures correctly - and they're easy - it'll guide you to the roms that can be flashed on your locked/unlocked device.
Read more HERE.
Always do take a full backup of all your data. Remember/write down the version you're on before flashing, just in case.
raystef66 said:
You can use this tool as any other tool. And as any other tool there're certain risks using it. But following the automatic procedures correctly - and they're easy - it'll guide you to the roms that can be flashed on your locked/unlocked device.
Read more HERE.
Always do take a full backup of all your data. Remember/write down the version you're on before flashing, just in case.
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My MIUI version Is global stable EEA
Can i switch from EEA to global beta with locked bootloader with this tool?
faustin95 said:
Can i switch from EEA to global beta with locked bootloader with this tool?
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I did. It worked fine.
It will reset waiting time for unlocking bootloader?
faustin95 said:
It will reset waiting time for unlocking bootloader?
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I'm curious about that too.
My bootloader unlock period was extended by 3 days but I don't think that had anything to do with using the tool because owners on the Xiaomi site reported similar experiences.
Hi guys..
Just want to tell you about my experience with this fine tool..
BUT, beware.....
make sure that before you start tampering with your ( Chinese bought / Chinese ROM "filled" phone ) bind it with your MI account / unlock account.
at least thats how i got my soft-bricked phone back to live.
i bought a MI9 in China with the MIUI 10.2 Stable 10.2.11.0(PFACNXM)
i can flash any of the official ROMS for the device using XiaoMiTool.V2.... BUT, i can only lock the bootloader again if i use either Stable China rom or Developer China rom.
so, guys, be careful before you tamper with your Chinese bought phone ( if you want to keep bootloader locked )
Hi
Can i use the tool to change from EEA to china stable with a lock bootloader?
The option to flash a custom ROM doesn't work properly with the MI 9 if you have the stock recovery because it uses the fastboot command to reboot to recovery after flashing TWRP. That command boots the MI 9 into the stock recovery and the tool can't do anything after that.
It does work better for switching official MIUI versions while the bootloader is still locked.
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Global360 said:
Hi
Can i use the tool to change from EEA to china stable with a lock bootloader?
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No. You would need an unlocked bootloader to switch between any of the global ROMs and the China ROM or vice versa.
Excuse me anyone trying to Mi8 SE sirious Yet ?
jhs39 said:
The option to flash a custom ROM doesn't work properly with the MI 9 if you have the stock recovery because it uses the fastboot command to reboot to recovery after flashing TWRP. That command boots the MI 9 into the stock recovery and the tool can't do anything after that.
It does work better for switching official MIUI versions while the bootloader is still locked.
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No. You would need an unlocked bootloader to switch between any of the global ROMs and the China ROM or vice versa.
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So i this tool cannot change from eea to china.
But pls confirm if this can change from eea to global stable? Or eea to global dev?
Can i switch from China to Global with locked bootloader with this tool?
Global360 said:
So i this tool cannot change from eea to china.
But pls confirm if this can change from eea to global stable? Or eea to global dev?
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Changing from EEA to Global stable, YES, but with Bootloader Unlocked
alunx said:
Changing from EEA to Global stable, YES, but with Bootloader Unlocked
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Someone above confirmed that we can change from eea to global stable with a lock bootloader using xiaomitool v2.
Now im confused
Global360 said:
Someone above confirmed that we can change from eea to global stable with a lock bootloader using xiaomitool v2.
Now im confused
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Yes you can. Just changed my Mi9 from EEA to Global Stable, and then updated to Global Beta using system update. All with locked bootloader and its working great
nitroax said:
Yes you can. Just changed my Mi9 from EEA to Global Stable, and then updated to Global Beta using system update. All with locked bootloader and its working great
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That's what I thought. It doesn't make sense to have two global versions (EU and Global) that the user can't change between them while their box are identical so the user wouldn't really know which version he has until he he finds the MIUI info inside the phone. My Mi9 is the EU version but the box says Global.
Hey,
I noticed that a lot of people are buying a "global" version of Redmi K20 Pro from Chinese sellers. Such a device comes with pre-installed global ROM with many languages.... but ATTENTION, for now there is no such thing as Global ROM! Chinese sellers unlock the bootloader with their dev account, then they install the remade global rom (most likely coming from non-original sources). One day when the official global ROM comes out, the OTA update will make a brick from the phone (because bootloader will most likely lock or simply the software files will not match).
When the bootloader is blocked, the device must have the same software as it came out of the factory, currently only China ROM. In a few days, the Indian version of Redmi K20 Pro with a different code name - raphaelin - will have premiere. Currently, when you check the fingerprint / code name of your Redmi K20 Pro with fake Global ROM (called trashMIUI) it will turn out that it is raphaelin instead of raphael... This already shows that something is wrong because raphaelin has will be presented in India on July 17.
My advice? If you have a global rom installed on Redmi K20 Pro, first install TWRP and Xiaomi.eu ROM, then stay on it until real global rom will be available! And REMEMBER, never lock your bootloader! If you will do it, the only way to fix it will be flash China ROM using test points.
It is also unknown whether the global rom from the Indian version of the Redmi K20 Pro will be able to be installed on the current Chinese version (there will be different code names).
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How about get the China Rom > Install Play Store and Play Services & Uninstall bloat via ADB ??
Funk Wizard said:
How about get the China Rom > Install Play Store and Play Services & Uninstall bloat via ADB ??
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I've tried them all so far and imo the best features and performance are found at this website. http://portal.mi-room.ru/roms/
Those Russians really know how to fix miui. You can even disable all the remaining useless miui apps right in the apps own info settings menu, so you don't need root or ADB.
Funk Wizard said:
How about get the China Rom > Install Play Store and Play Services & Uninstall bloat via ADB ??
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Yes, you can do it, but...
Xiaomi.eu is China ROM with installed Google services, with multi-languages and it is debloated
I bought a Global ROM k20 pro before I figuring it wasn't an official ROM
If they opened the bootloader with a dev account. Is this different methode than with the Mi- account unlocking they tell buyers to do? If it isn't would it be possible to link the device to a different account?
Zenderable said:
Yes, you can do it, but...
Xiaomi.eu is China ROM with installed Google services, with multi-languages and it is debloated
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So in theory I could flash a Xiaomi.eu ROM and re-lock bootloader, not gonna re-lock bootloader I know it's ill adviced but it's possible with those ROMs?
If you boot up the phone, on splash screen, you see the unlock label, that's great, just install twrp and enjoy any rom that you like. Luckily, you've got a pre-unlock device.
If not, I'll be sorry for that, locked bootloader and custom rom, you just can stay with that bad rom, only the qcom 9008 way can flash with locked bootloader.
I bought the normal China version, I have a question, can I fastboot flash India version rom on my China version phone?
tenshikurabu said:
If you boot up the phone, on splash screen, you see the unlock label, that's great, just install twrp and enjoy any rom that you like. Luckily, you've got a pre-unlock device.
If not, I'll be sorry for that, locked bootloader and custom rom, you just can stay with that bad rom, only the qcom 9008 way can flash with locked bootloader.
I bought the normal China version, I have a question, can I fastboot flash India version rom on my China version phone?
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Actually if you get a locked you just have to go through the Xiaomi unlocking process which takes a few days to a week. The bootloader is not permanently locked.
myogui said:
Actually if you get a locked you just have to go through the Xiaomi unlocking process which takes a few days to a week. The bootloader is not permanently locked.
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Yes I'm aware of this but I've read instances where people their device was still linked to the retailers MI-account therefore unable to unlock their bootloader that way. Mine will be delivered in 4 days but that's what concerns me the most.
tenshikurabu said:
If you boot up the phone, on splash screen, you see the unlock label, that's great, just install twrp and enjoy any rom that you like. Luckily, you've got a pre-unlock device.
If not, I'll be sorry for that, locked bootloader and custom rom, you just can stay with that bad rom, only the qcom 9008 way can flash with locked bootloader.
I bought the normal China version, I have a question, can I fastboot flash India version rom on my China version phone?
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yes you can flash India version rom on my China version
Just unlock bootloader your redmi k20 pro (China version) and flash your India fastboot Rom.:good:
hussein1 said:
yes you can flash India version rom on my China version
Just unlock bootloader your redmi k20 pro (China version) and flash your India fastboot Rom.:good:
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Yeah, can't wait for it.
hussein1 said:
yes you can flash India version rom on my China version
Just unlock bootloader your redmi k20 pro (China version) and flash your India fastboot Rom.:good:
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How do you know that? First, India version will be available AFTER 17 July. India version will have different code name (raphaelin) than China version (raphael). Do you install software from Mi 9 on Redmi K20 Pro? Same components, BUT a different code name.
SozzR said:
I bought a Global ROM k20 pro before I figuring it wasn't an official ROM
If they opened the bootloader with a dev account. Is this different methode than with the Mi- account unlocking they tell buyers to do? If it isn't would it be possible to link the device to a different account?
So in theory I could flash a Xiaomi.eu ROM and re-lock bootloader, not gonna re-lock bootloader I know it's ill adviced but it's possible with those ROMs?
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This is a slightly different method because they do not have to wait a week as opposed to an ordinary user. Of course, you can connect your Mi account with the device, but you must allow OEM unlock in the developer settings. Locking a bootloader is not really a good idea. And no, on xiaomi.eu never lock the bootloader. For example, an unlocked bootloader is needed because OTA updates are automatically installed via TWRP. Unlocked bootloader is useful, see what happened to Mi 9SE users - their system displayed a notification that it is destroyed, but thanks to an unlocked bootloader and TWRP you can install everything you want, fix Google Pay, remove MIUI ads, remove junk from the system etc.
Zenderable said:
How do you know that? First, India version will be available AFTER 17 July. India version will have different code name (raphaelin) than China version (raphael). Do you install software from Mi 9 on Redmi K20 Pro? Same components, BUT a different code name.
This is a slightly different method because they do not have to wait a week as opposed to an ordinary user. Of course, you can connect your Mi account with the device, but you must allow OEM unlock in the developer settings. Locking a bootloader is not really a good idea. And no, on xiaomi.eu never lock the bootloader. For example, an unlocked bootloader is needed because OTA updates are automatically installed via TWRP. Unlocked bootloader is useful, see what happened to Mi 9SE users - their system displayed a notification that it is destroyed, but thanks to an unlocked bootloader and TWRP you can install everything you want, fix Google Pay, remove MIUI ads, remove junk from the system etc.
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This is not the first time and it will not be last!
Why do you make things so hard?
Both the phone china & India have raphael code name! and there's the ability to install the Global Rom for the Chinese version
I've been using Xiaomi for over 8 years, and it's so ridiculous and funny that you've raised it!:laugh:
hussein1 said:
This is not the first time and it will not be last!
Why do you make things so hard?
Both the phone china & India have raphael code name! and there's the ability to install the Global Rom for the Chinese version
I've been using Xiaomi for over 8 years, and it's so ridiculous and funny that you've raised it!:laugh:
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I used MIUI before Xiaomi was created, and Android since version 1.6. Easy, I know what I'm talking about.
https://www.xda-developers.com/redmi-k20-pro-xiaomi-mi-9t-pro-india-china/
India version is raphaelin, china version is raphael and global in September will be raphael! This is the same situation like Redmi 6 Pro.
guys quick research led me to this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-6-pro/how-to/tutorial-how-to-flash-global-india-rom-t3898834
its a bit more involved flashing india rom to chinese phone. but it is possible.
I get my k20 pro from goldway aliexpress topmorrow, 476usd total
the seller did tell me that he unlocks the bl to flash global version to have english.
thanks to this i will flash twrp, open gapps, magisk and the latest k20 rom (as of today)
https://github.com/XiaomiWiki/XiaomiWiki.github.io/blob/master/wiki/Flash_TWRP_and_custom_ROMs.md
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117914723
djvita said:
I get my k20 pro from goldway aliexpress topmorrow, 476usd total
the seller did tell me that he unlocks the bl to flash global version to have english.
thanks to this i will flash twrp, open gapps, magisk and the latest k20 rom (as of today)
https://github.com/XiaomiWiki/XiaomiWiki.github.io/blob/master/wiki/Flash_TWRP_and_custom_ROMs.md
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117914723
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There is no need for open gapps. The stock Chinese ROM has Google services already installed. Go to the Mi app store and search for Google. You'll probably not see anything straight away, but will get a pop-up message in Chinese. Click the right button and it will bring up a lot of Google apps, including the Play Store.
djvita said:
I get my k20 pro from goldway aliexpress topmorrow, 476usd total
the seller did tell me that he unlocks the bl to flash global version to have english.
thanks to this i will flash twrp, open gapps, magisk and the latest k20 rom (as of today)
https://github.com/XiaomiWiki/XiaomiWiki.github.io/blob/master/wiki/Flash_TWRP_and_custom_ROMs.md
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117914723
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Just got the phone
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Indeed comes mi unlocked.
time to flash everything...
i just flashed twrp magisk and the rom. rebooted, it took a bit long... i thought i bricked it. but then, tada, everything the same but i had root. there was no reset involved seems the rom is a xiaomi eu rom...
And what if the ofiicial global version never comes out (wich is the most likely option)? What will then be with global ROM users. I ordered Global ROM and really would like someone to make video on youtube or explain steps for installing TWRP and Xiaomi.eu ROM, or what is the best option for us Global ROM users to get most out of phone... Thanks in advance
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djvita said:
i just flashed twrp magisk and the rom. rebooted, it took a bit long... i thought i bricked it. but then, tada, everything the same but i had root. there was no reset involved seems the rom is a xiaomi eu rom...
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Was your phone 'Global ROM' version?
andrejlabestia said:
And what if the ofiicial global version never comes out (wich is the most likely option)? What will then be with global ROM users. I ordered Global ROM and really would like someone to make video on youtube or explain steps for installing TWRP and Xiaomi.eu ROM, or what is the best option for us Global ROM users to get most out of phone... Thanks in advance
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Was your phone 'Global ROM' version?
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If you took the time to look through the K20 Pro forums, there are guides already. This is just a few threads below this one.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...-xiaomi-eu-rom-fix-gpay-t3946342/post79859363
The clue is in the title.
Your phone will probably have an unlocked bootloader, so you can ignore the first part of the guide and move straight on to installing TWRP.
You haven't mentioned GPay either, so you can also ignore the last part of the guide.
Update: 26-09-2020
This is Files Only if you need it
Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS
XQ55 All Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS
ZS661KS Bootloader Unlock
ZS661KS Bootloader Relock
ZS661KS EDL Firmware Unbrick (By deadlyindian)
ZS661KS Manual
ZS661KS ROMs raw (By {Mod edit: Link removed - Oswald Boelcke, Moderator})
ZS661KS ROMs UL
ZS661KS USB Drivers
Tool All In One (By Mauronofrio)
Google Camera GCam Work with ROG Phone 3
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Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS ?
Bootloader Unlock = apk
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Asus ROG Phone 3
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition
Google Play ASUSTek Computer Inc.
ROMs:
WW= Worldwide
CN = China
TW = Taiwan
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Good job and efforts from you , god bless you
The unlocking apk tool not workink and never worked we tried over 20 devices the device restart but boot normally to os i even wiped just after it turned off but still not unlocked , i contacted asus one week ago but they wont answer yet .
bouyhy01 said:
The unlocking apk tool not workink and never worked we tried over 20 devices the device restart but boot normally to os i even wiped just after it turned off but still not unlocked , i contacted asus one week ago but they wont answer yet .
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Plenty people have unlocked their device. Your doing something wrong.
bs3pro said:
Plenty people have unlocked their device. Your doing something wrong.
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I dont think so because a lot of peoples cant unlock some having network error msg on the tool and some fail ro unlock even the phone restarts . I think it has some issues with asus unlock tool or servers or maybe they dont allow it for the moment even they provide the tool
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I dont think so because a lot of peoples cant unlock some having network error msg on the tool and some fail ro unlock even the phone restarts . I think it has some issues with asus unlock tool or servers or maybe they dont allow it for the moment even they provide the tool
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You're doing it wrong. Trust me.
bouyhy01 said:
The unlocking apk tool not workink and never worked we tried over 20 devices the device restart but boot normally to os i even wiped just after it turned off but still not unlocked , i contacted asus one week ago but they wont answer yet .
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This is From Asus:
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...SIGNED_UnlockTool_9.1.0.19_200804_fulldpi.apk
Yo. What is the latest firmware for WW? Also what does TW mean?
iampatricktan said:
Yo. What is the latest firmware for WW? Also what does TW mean?
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WW= Worldwide
CN = China
TW = Taiwan
XQ55 said:
WW= Worldwide
CN = China
TW = Taiwan
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How to check if its WW or TW? Also what is the latest firmware for WW?
iampatricktan said:
How to check if its WW or TW? Also what is the latest firmware for WW?
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All the links is up ^ Just read
From Asus web:
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3/HelpDesk_Download/
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-3-Strix-Edition/HelpDesk_BIOS/
You will find:
ZS661KS software Image：WW-V17.0823.2007.32 for WW only
ZS661KS Software Image: CN_V17.0823.2007.32 for CN SKU only
ZS661KS software Image：WW-17.0823.2007.47 for TW only
XQ55 said:
This is From Asus:
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...SIGNED_UnlockTool_9.1.0.19_200804_fulldpi.apk
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I know its from asus dude but it wont unlock ,if you really have the device try to unlock it
There's no ROG Phone 3 in it, just Rog Phone 2
bouyhy01 said:
I know its from asus dude but it wont unlock ,if you really have the device try to unlock it
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I just unlocked 2 Phones
THEHOLYG0D said:
There's no ROG Phone 3 in it, just Rog Phone 2
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This Files
100% For Asus ROG Phone 3
bouyhy01 said:
The unlocking apk tool not workink and never worked we tried over 20 devices the device restart but boot normally to os i even wiped just after it turned off but still not unlocked , i contacted asus one week ago but they wont answer yet .
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Also mine couldn’t unlock it’s restarting with out unlocking i think because it’s cn device and global firmware so the seller unlock the bootloader and flash ww and locked the bootloader
XQ55 said:
I just unlocked 2 Phones
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Don't waste your time with people who don't know what they are doing. Thanks so much for all the files!
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THEHOLYG0D said:
There's no ROG Phone 3 in it, just Rog Phone 2
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LMFAO. What is up with xda lately? People are clueless.
bs3pro said:
Don't waste your time with people who don't know what they are doing. Thanks so much for all the files!
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LMFAO. What is up with xda lately? People are clueless.
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If you cant help just be quiet , i have more than 15 years experience in this domain , and its a commun problem with rog 3 , i have a cn model never unlocked with cn fw and hence not able to unlock it , im the guy behind bs3/3pro/3s unlock method and firmwares .
bouyhy01 said:
If you cant help just be quiet , i have more than 15 years experience in this domain , and its a commun problem with rog 3 , i have a cn model never unlocked with cn fw and hence not able to unlock it , im the guy behind bs3/3pro/3s unlock method and firmwares .
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Agree ..
I have also same issue ROG 3 .. try to unlock / reboot / nothing happened
I also tried on CN raw / WW raw
Same .. just reboot but still locked not wiped also
how to restore original global firmware after using unbrick tool