I bought my Mi Pad 4 recently from an aliexpress seller, came with some version of the MIUI EU global ROM with bootloader already unlocked.
My question is: how can I attach this device to my own Xiaomi account in case I (read:accidentally) lock my bootloader and needs unlocking once again?
I know this is an old thread but I'm curious to know if you've made a progress. I also got my Mi Pad 4 recently and came across with horror stories about accidental locking on MiFlash. My current understanding is that you need a SIM (with a phone number) on your device to link it with your Mi account. But this is not possible for non LTE devices.... Actually mine is the LTE version and I've just got a new SIM, so it should be fine for now. But I am still curious to know what you're meant to do to start the countdown timer if your device doesn't take a SIM. Can you link another device with a SIM (perhaps your normal mobile phone?)? Or does xiaomi not give a t*** about tablets (of their own)?
UmiCat said:
I know this is an old thread but I'm curious to know if you've made a progress. I also got my Mi Pad 4 recently and came across with horror stories about accidental locking on MiFlash. My current understanding is that you need a SIM (with a phone number) on your device to link it with your Mi account. But this is not possible for non LTE devices.... Actually mine is the LTE version and I've just got a new SIM, so it should be fine for now. But I am still curious to know what you're meant to do to start the countdown timer if your device doesn't take a SIM. Can you link another device with a SIM (perhaps your normal mobile phone?)? Or does xiaomi not give a t*** about tablets (of their own)?
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domDeen said:
I bought my Mi Pad 4 recently from an aliexpress seller, came with some version of the MIUI EU global ROM with bootloader already unlocked.
My question is: how can I attach this device to my own Xiaomi account in case I (read:accidentally) lock my bootloader and needs unlocking once again?
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any news on this ? is the UNLOCKED brand new tablet still tied to the seller account and so it cannot be tied to the final user account ?
blue whale said:
any news on this ? is the UNLOCKED brand new tablet still tied to the seller account and so it cannot be tied to the final user account ?
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If I am not wrong, if device is unlocked , it is connected to an account used to unlocking. If you will want repeat this process, the software will refuse connecting device to new account.
Maybe sim card is a workaround ?
Never buy new device unlocked. The used one no problem, previous owner will help you.
blue whale said:
any news on this ? is the UNLOCKED brand new tablet still tied to the seller account and so it cannot be tied to the final user account ?
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Have a Google on it. It seems there may be workarounds or possible reset by emailing xiaomi.
https://c.mi.com/thread-929614-1-0.html
https://c.mi.com/thread-2169166-1-0.html
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Hi, i'm in china and i can find the MI pad 4 plus at 280$, can I easely install the right rom and playstore for using it without problems?
_Mallo_ said:
Hi, i'm in china and i can find the MI pad 4 plus at 280$, can I easily install the right rom and playstore for using it without problems?
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Depends on what you consider a right rom!
Installing play-store is easy. But for installing custom roms you shall have to unlock bootloader, for which there is a wait period.
The benefit of buying from China is that you could get it from an authorized seller. But if you unlock bootloader anyways, you lose warranty, so no extra benefit.
suhridkhan said:
Depends on what you consider a right rom!
Installing play-store is easy. But for installing custom roms you shall have to unlock bootloader, for which there is a wait period.
The benefit of buying from China is that you could get it from an authorized seller. But if you unlock bootloader anyways, you lose warranty, so no extra benefit.
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Ok, i just want to install play store and use the tablet with no problems living in europe (with all the apps that could be use here), but if i need the warranty can I benefit the europe xiaomi service or i must ship it to china?
_Mallo_ said:
Ok, i just want to install play store and use the tablet with no problems living in europe (with all the apps that could be use here), but if i need the warranty can I benefit the europe xiaomi service or i must ship it to china?
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I live in China and I've bought mine here. Firstly was thinking about unlocking bootloader and changing rom ASAP but then I've realized there's no need. The Chinese MIUI is stable and I've installed Google services without any problem. So go for it
I bought a chines MIpad 4 LTE and I use it in the UK, installing Google Play is rather easy, although Google Calendar has some problem syncing right now. The main problem is getting the LTE to work, it seems like the device is somehow locked and does not get on mobile data, not for me -at least- after several attempts and having read pretty everything that is out there about the subject.
I have a Galaxy S10 Model SM-G973U. (Unlocked T-Mobile phone) and purchased from Swappa several months ago. I used it with Cricket service with no issues until a Nov 4 firmware OTA update rendered the phone LOCKED to T-Mobile, not recognizing the SIM. Checking the settings it said it is "ineligible for unlocking").
* I have never had a T-Mobile account, and bought the T-unlocked versions of the Note 4, and Note 8 over the years without issues with an update locking the phone.
* T-Mobile's own bulletin board acknowledges that firmware updates have caused unlocked phones to lock to the carrier. See here: tinyurl.com/yft7haqd and tinyurl.com/yhwzqefr.
* Went to T-Mobile store (2x) as well as raised this with Twitter support @TmobileHelp). Lots of unhelpful advice (wipe the phone, buy a new phone from them, etc.). I was told a week ago that they would email me with instructions on how to unlock it. That email never came.
* I have a paid-for phone, clean IMEI, but they will NOT unlock the phone unless I can produce the original T-Mobile account number from the former owner.
* The Swappa seller said he bought the phone from a wholesaler, so he doesn't know the account number, but is willing to research to try to get it to me. He has heard also of this last update doing this to multiple Samsung models.
* What @TmobileHelp said to me today is in essence, "too bad", since I am not a T-Mobile customer:
"To qualify for an unlock from us is to have prepaid service with us for more than 40 days. From there so long as you refilled more than $100 on that prepaid account and the device is in good standing we will be able to unlock the device."
Qs: Have you heard of issues with this update? Or any firmware update locking an unlocked phone? Any resolution other than buying 40 days of T-Mobile service to get it unlocked? Purchase an unlock code?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Have you tried sites like unlockboot.com , cellunlocker.net or sim-unlock.net ?
StoneyJSG said:
Have you tried sites like unlockboot.com , cellunlocker.net or sim-unlock.net ?
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Yes, I am trying cellunlocker.net and will see how it goes. Ordered last night. May take 1-7 days.
Nothing to see here...
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pandanc said:
Yes, I am trying cellunlocker.net and will see how it goes. Ordered last night. May take 1-7 days.
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I think what happened is your phone might have got temporary unlock from T-Mobile from the privous owner who wasn't qualified for permanent unlock....
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pandanc said:
Yes, I am trying cellunlocker.net and will see how it goes. Ordered last night. May take 1-7 days.
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Hows the sites? Many people says that sites are scam
I got scammed by one of them ( iphoneimei.net ). Supposedly they sell the "waiting place in line", until they can unlock it for free. So basically the scam is that they don't sell unlocks.
Then, when the carrier unlock the phone for real (in my case I unlocked my iPhone6 after one year of being in service, officially), they send you the notification that the phone is unlocked. They don't do anything, just somehow read the database of carrier locked phones.
Ok first I purchased the Note 20 decided I wanted to root it , 1 no oem switch at all not even a grayed out one. 2 my Note shows 2 separate two completely different IMEI numbers. Can anyone help with the bootloader oh I should mention the Note is a unlocked phone I purchased through Google with my Google Credit Card. If anyone has any ideas or anything on the dual IMEI numbers I would appreciate it.
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Ok first I purchased the Note 20 decided I wanted to root it , 1 no oem switch at all not even a grayed out one. 2 my Note shows 2 separate two completely different IMEI numbers. Can anyone help with the bootloader oh I should mention the Note is a unlocked phone I purchased through Google with my Google Credit Card. If anyone has any ideas or anything on the dual IMEI numbers I would appreciate it.
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If you have two IMEI's it means you got the dual sim version but can you provide your model? How are people supposed to better assist you if you don't provide model? Also this most likely means you got a model that can't get bootloader unlocked so you most likely are out of luck. Even if you do find a way to unlock bootloader it really isn't worth rooting and risking bootloops or bricks. You're better off just using the debloat app or windows debloat tool there are no custom roms these days like there used to for s7 or s8 or other older phones. So no need to root really. Even for ad blocking you can use an app that routes traffic via vpn for ad blocking from one of the lists.
I'm really new to this and looking to root a phone for just pogo pretty much, I was recommended a google pixel 3 but I just can't tell what I need to look for, I really don't want to waste money and just need a lil help, thanks!
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I'm really new to this and looking to root a phone for just pogo pretty much, I was recommended a google pixel 3 but I just can't tell what I need to look for, I really don't want to waste money and just need a lil help, thanks!
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To root you need an unlocked bootloader. The Verizon and AT&T branded phones have locked bootloaders, so avoid those. The Google Edition version originally had an unlockable bootloader, but I have seen reports of refurbished Google Edition phones that have had the bootloader locked. Try to get a guarantee from the seller that the bootloader is or can be unlocked. When sellers advertise an unlocked phone, they mean the SIM is unlocked, not the bootloader.
Do an IMEI lookup on the phone you are considering. If it says Google Fi, it is a Google Edition phone. If it says Verizon or AT&T, you cannot root it.
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To root you need an unlocked bootloader. The Verizon and AT&T branded phones have locked bootloaders, so avoid those. The Google Edition version originally had an unlockable bootloader, but I have seen reports of refurbished Google Edition phones that have had the bootloader locked. Try to get a guarantee from the seller that the bootloader is or can be unlocked. When sellers advertise an unlocked phone, they mean the SIM is unlocked, not the bootloader.
Do a IMEI lookup on the phone you are considering. If it says Google Fi, it is a Google Edition phone. If it says Verizon or AT&T, you cannot root it.
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Thank you very much my guy, but whats a IMEI how do I find it and what does it mean?
wtoasty said:
Thank you very much my guy, but whats a IMEI how do I find it and what does it mean?
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International Mobile Equipment Identity - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
The IMEI can also be found in Settings, About Phone or Settings, About Phone, MEID.
dcarvil said:
International Mobile Equipment Identity - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
The IMEI can also be found in Settings, About Phone or Settings, About Phone, MEID.
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Thank you so much, big help
I might be interested in "selling" mine to you when my P6 arrives depending on the shipping costs. It is unlocked and rooted. I would restore to factory prior to sending. The battery still lasts all day with my normal use. Everything works with no cracks. Sorry, I take that back. The USB port is very finicky and I now only charge wirelessly. My last update was a pain trying to get a good connection to my computer. I would hate for you to not be able to get it connected.
I bought a refurbished phone on amazon. (pixel 6). It is a Tmobile variant verified through store.googe.com/us/repair. Can the bootloader be unlocked. In the developer options is says OEM Unlocking "unavailable on carrier-locked devices". I have tried factory resetting and loading the latest image. from google.
choder said:
I bought a refurbished phone on amazon. (pixel 6). It is a Tmobile variant verified through store.googe.com/us/repair. Can the bootloader be unlocked. In the developer options is says OEM Unlocking "unavailable on carrier-locked devices". I have tried factory resetting and loading the latest image. from google.
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You might need to pay off the device first then unlock it using the T-Mobile App to unlock it.
I'm just assuming that device was paid off to be sold through Amazon as a refurbished device?
There is an application to unlock the phone from T-Mobile? Do you have to have a T-Mobile SIM and service to do that?
choder said:
I'm just assuming that device was paid off to be sold through Amazon as a refurbished device?
There is an application to unlock the phone from T-Mobile? Do you have to have a T-Mobile SIM and service to do that?
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T-Mobile Device Unlock (Google - Apps on Google Play
Request a Mobile Device Unlock from T-Mobile without calling Customer Service
play.google.com
You might need a T-Mobile account connected to the phone - I'm not sure because the last time I've done this method was like 2014.
If that doesn't work, you can try to call T-Mobile to manually unlock the phone.
I ended up contacting T-Mobile support. They said that it was locked due to non-payment or something similar. I don't know why a seller on Amazon would sell a phone like this.
choder said:
I ended up contacting T-Mobile support. They said that it was locked due to non-payment or something similar. I don't know why a seller on Amazon would sell a phone like this.
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The phone is probably not paid off yet.
choder said:
I ended up contacting T-Mobile support. They said that it was locked due to non-payment or something similar. I don't know why a seller on Amazon would sell a phone like this.
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That definitely sounds like grounds for a return/getting that seller banned.