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Hi,
New to the scene here, I bought my phone from amazon unlocked already and I installed ICS from the CH file, does this mean that my phone is rooted?
You can check if your rooted by installing "root check basic" from the play store if no go to the dev section and look for a tutorial...
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butters149 said:
Hi,
New to the scene here, I bought my phone from amazon unlocked already and I installed ICS from the CH file, does this mean that my phone is rooted?
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if you just flash the ftf file, your phone ist not rootet, but easy to root, if your BL is realy unlocked
just flash the advanced stock kernel via fastboot, reboot and you got root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28011774#post28011774
I think you are confusing unlocked phone with unlocked bootloader. The first means that you can use the phone with any GSM carrier, and the second means that you can install any firmware you want on the phone, which is what you need to root your phone.
To unlock your bootloader you can follow the steps described on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
And to update to ICS and root your phone you can use this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723610
I will look into doing this tonight (suppose to be studying for MCAT), is this something easy to do? Will it take the whole night?
butters149 said:
I will look into doing this tonight (suppose to be studying for MCAT), is this something easy to do? Will it take the whole night?
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its easy if u read and follow the instructions carefully.
butters149 said:
I will look into doing this tonight (suppose to be studying for MCAT), is this something easy to do? Will it take the whole night?
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not so difficult... just read the instructions and follow them word by word
the only bad thing is that unlocking the bootloader will erase all your installed apps, so it will take some time for you to reinstall everything
I tried to do this last night, however I cannot get the USB installer to come up in the first step where you have to hold the volume up button and plug the USB in. =/
you have to continue holding the volume up for some seconds after plugging the cable. if this doesn't work try another usb connector on your computer (maybe one in the back)
when i hold it up am i suppose to see a blue solid LED light?
butters149 said:
when i hold it up am i suppose to see a blue solid LED light?
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by any chance you using windows 7 64bit? if you are then, this is what you need to do.. and gotta be real quick about it...
1. i hope you have completed steps 1-10 on the OP of the thread for unlocking..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1527159
2. Now switch off the phone.
3. Keep the windows device manager open.
4. Now press the up volume button of your phone and connect to the PC using the USB cable.
5. You should see a new device in the device manager.. ""S1 Fastboot device" with a yellow icon (meaning missing driver).. quickly right click on it and choose update driver.. select the option where it allows you to search the drivers on your PC... browse to the driver directory and keep look in sub directory option checked.. it may give you a warning about drivers not being correct or something like that.. but continue.. the blue light should now stay on and not turn to orange..
there may be another problem.. Windows 7 automatically redirects the driver installation to default/generic installation if it can't find the driver for the device. So if above method fails, to avoid it you may have to use gpedit.msc to stop the redirection of the devices..
press windows key + R and type in gpedit.msc
go to Computer Configuration ==> Administrative Templates ==> System ==> Device Redirection ==> Device Redirection Restrictions
set both policies to disabled. Now it should allow you to install alternate drivers for your phone.
Thanks to this post that I was able to do these steps and unlock my bootloader..
sorry but i dont see anything when i hold up and connect it, i hear the windows sound and see a blue LED light.
I tried this last night and it was trying to install some driver but said it failed, and ever since after that I tried to do it again but do not see any attemtps to installed driver.
Try a different USB port.. and preferably the one on the back side... if that still does not work.. you may give this a try..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
you will have to download the android SDK.. just the basic skeleton should do.. also make sure that your phone has debugging option on.. in settings -> developer options -> USB debugging..
then from command line just run the command
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adb reboot bootloader
drivers still need to be installed manually.. easiest way is if you can get hold of a windows XP machine... or run it in VM..
should i try to uninstall the Android driver in Device manager? Maybe thatll trigger windows to try and install the driver again.
The device works properly. I was able to unlock the bootloader using flashtool. The problem is, I can't get it into fastboot mode. I hold volume up, plug in the usb cable, it does a quick flash from amber to green, then nothing. From what I'm reading, it's supposed to stay lit blue. So something isn't right here, but it doesn't seem like the steps can be screwed up.
As a point of reference, I tried re-flashing the factory FTF, and even installing a different one. The results are the same. Device boots fine, but I can't access recovery or bootloader(most importantly).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
InGeNeTiCs said:
The device works properly. I was able to unlock the bootloader using flashtool. The problem is, I can't get it into fastboot mode. I hold volume up, plug in the usb cable, it does a quick flash from amber to green, then nothing. From what I'm reading, it's supposed to stay lit blue. So something isn't right here, but it doesn't seem like the steps can be screwed up.
As a point of reference, I tried re-flashing the factory FTF, and even installing a different one. The results are the same. Device boots fine, but I can't access recovery or bootloader(most importantly).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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have you try flashtool command to command your phone go to fastboot mode automatically if you on flash mode?
Nicklas Van Dam said:
have you try flashtool command to command your phone go to fastboot mode automatically if you on flash mode?
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Yes, of course. Using the flashtool does not work, neither does using adb reboot-bootloader.
InGeNeTiCs said:
Yes, of course. Using the flashtool does not work, neither does using adb reboot-bootloader.
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i think this hardware issue, but have try it another way like from your reboot option from system?
Nicklas Van Dam said:
i think this hardware issue, but have try it another way like from your reboot option from system?
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I just don't understand how my bootloader can be broken, but everything else still works?
I need to know how to fix this in order to move forward.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I just don't understand how my bootloader can be broken, but everything else still works?
I need to know how to fix this in order to move forward.
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i don't know too, may be you need help from reconigzed developer or any senior member. i think like that
Thread closed until the OP checks his PMs and tells me which device he has
Install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
and choose fastboot, flashmode and z drivers
When you unlocked using flashtool did you get the code from sony?
Also, dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service info and configuration, what does the last line say exactly
gregbradley said:
Thread closed until the OP checks his PMs and tells me which device he has
Install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
and choose fastboot, flashmode and z drivers
When you unlocked using flashtool did you get the code from sony?
Also, dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service info and configuration, what does the last line say exactly
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I'm on a mac, I got my unlock code from sony, and the last line says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"
I can try it on a pc, but the problem isn't the method, it's the device. ADB correctly sends the reboot-bootloader command, it just doesn't get to the bootloader. I get a black screen. Same for when I try and access recovery. It's just really odd that the device still works this way.
Would trying this on a pc with the drivers listed be any different? I'm at work now and I can use my PC instead of my macbook if it'll yield different results.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I'm on a mac, I got my unlock code from sony, and the last line says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"
I can try it on a pc, but the problem isn't the method, it's the device. ADB correctly sends the reboot-bootloader command, it just doesn't get to the bootloader. I get a black screen. Same for when I try and access recovery. It's just really odd that the device still works this way.
Would trying this on a pc with the drivers listed be any different? I'm at work now and I can use my PC instead of my macbook if it'll yield different results.
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What were you expecting? There is no bootloader screen on the phone. You get a black screen when in fastboot mode, all commands are done from a command window on the computer.
Have you installed a recovery? If not then you cannot enter it. There is no factory or stock recovery accessible on xperia phones.
I would suggest using a Linux or windows machine, I have heard of nothing but problems using macs.
Is there any way I can reflash the factory bootloader with an ftf? I've done two so far and it hasn't seemed to help anything.
To my understanding, when the device is off, you hold volume up and then plug the usb cable in. This should make the led stay solid blue, but mine just blinks amber then green real quick, and nothing happens.
Can someone confirm that I'm not crazy here? It's not like this is my first time modifying an android device. I've been using android since the G1, I work as an IT manager, I use windows, mac, and ubuntu linux regularly, I've compiled my own roms from aosp...So this is really making me nuts!
gregbradley said:
What were you expecting? There is no bootloader screen on the phone. You get a black screen when in fastboot mode, all commands are done from a command window on the computer.
Have you installed a recovery? If not then you cannot enter it. There is no factory or stock recovery accessible on xperia phones.
I would suggest using a Linux or windows machine, I have heard of nothing but problems using macs.
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The entire process worked fine up until trying to get into fastboot mode. Everyone is saying I should see a blue led, but that's not happening, and it doesn't respond to fastboot commands on my mac, and the pc installer doesn't install the drivers. I've tried searching for the driver files, but I'm not having any luck. I don't want an installer, I just want to manually select the windows driver files and force it to install.
Windows 8.1, latest version of flashtool, my device just shows up in device manager as c6833. When I tell it to search for drivers, it doesn't find anything even after having run the driver installer. Is there a website or a thread on xda that has just the driver files for the z ultra rather than a full installer?
Progress: I've pulled the driver files out of the installer. I'm going to try and get the device recognized on my pc in a bit.
InGeNeTiCs said:
Is there any way I can reflash the factory bootloader with an ftf? I've done two so far and it hasn't seemed to help anything.
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Not sure what you mean, you have not altered the bootloader, just unlocked it. Also, flashing FTF's do not touch the bootloader
To my understanding, when the device is off, you hold volume up and then plug the usb cable in. This should make the led stay solid blue, but mine just blinks amber then green real quick, and nothing happens.
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Yes, phone off, keep volume up pressed and attach USB cable (Volume down would be for flashmode) I think you have issues with the drivers on a mac
Can someone confirm that I'm not crazy here? It's not like this is my first time modifying an android device. I've been using android since the G1, I work as an IT manager, I use windows, mac, and ubuntu linux regularly, I've compiled my own roms from aosp...So this is really making me nuts!
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You are not crazy, You can also try
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adb devices
to see if the machine sees the phone when it is turned on, then try
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fastboot devices
to see if it is actually in fastboot mode or not
InGeNeTiCs said:
The entire process worked fine up until trying to get into fastboot mode. Everyone is saying I should see a blue led, but that's not happening, and it doesn't respond to fastboot commands on my mac, and the pc installer doesn't install the drivers. I've tried searching for the driver files, but I'm not having any luck. I don't want an installer, I just want to manually select the windows driver files and force it to install.
Windows 8.1, latest version of flashtool, my device just shows up in device manager as c6833. When I tell it to search for drivers, it doesn't find anything even after having run the driver installer. Is there a website or a thread on xda that has just the driver files for the z ultra rather than a full installer?
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The installer with flashtool is quite good, you can choose which files to use,
Just pick the fastboot, flashmode and Z drivers
gregbradley said:
Not sure what you mean, you have not altered the bootloader, just unlocked it. Also, flashing FTF's do not touch the bootloader Yes, phone off, keep volume up pressed and attach USB cable (Volume down would be for flashmode) I think you have issues with the drivers on a macYou are not crazy, You can also try
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adb devices
to see if the machine sees the phone when it is turned on, then try
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fastboot devices
to see if it is actually in fastboot mode or not
The installer with flashtool is quite good, you can choose which files to use,
Just pick the fastboot, flashmode and Z drivers
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also note that on windows 8.x you have to be in the special boot mode to install unsigned drivers
Just curious did u manage to make ur phone work cuz I got similar problem with recovery(TWRP) it sometimes only show it rest of time it's black screen and in that black screen I can tap on reboot to system or poweroff. It's annoying sometimes cuz I need to flash some important stuff.
I have just got my phone today and have spent 5 hours trying to get to the point where the mi unlock software tells me to wait 72 hours.
I put my phone in fastboot mode and as soon as I connect it to the computer it disappears. Tried 5000 different ways to do this and even
wiped my pc with a clean install of windows but no matter what my phone is not recognized in the unlock tool. Please steer me in the right direction.
I'm sure I'm not the first person with this issue.
If I remember correctly, the unlock tool has an installable driver in the settings option. That should make the phone detectable in fastboot
satan89 said:
If I remember correctly, the unlock tool has an installable driver in the settings option. That should make the phone detectable in fastboot
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yeah I did that
Apgibby said:
yeah I did that
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You see the problem is within windows 10. I boot phone in fastboot mode
and my phone goes to a black screen and phone becomes unrecognized in windows.
Try using another computer, windows 7 if possible. Otherwise try using another usb cable
thunderskain said:
Try using another computer, windows 7 if possible. Otherwise try using another usb cable
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no extra usb c cable I will install windows 7 on spare hard drive and try it again will post findings when done. thanks
I was facing the same issue, go to Device manager in Windows 10. In the View tab enable show hidden devices, then you should see Android Phone on the top. Click the right arrow and uninstall drivers under Android phone, connect your phone again and the drivers should be installed.
Windows 10 should detect your device in Fastboot mode now onwards.
Unkn0wNx said:
I was facing the same issue, go to Device manager in Windows 10. In the View tab enable show hidden devices, then you should see Android Phone on the top. Click the right arrow and uninstall drivers under Android phone, connect your phone again and the drivers should be installed.
Windows 10 should detect your device in Fastboot mode now onwards.
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I did that and the minute I launched the unlocker the green fastboot went away and it says press any key to shut down.
Apgibby said:
I did that and the minute I launched the unlocker the green fastboot went away and it says press any key to shut down.
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unlocker said proper driver installed but install screen stays greyed out. What a pain the butt this is.
If I recall it right you just have to go to the mi unlock site and apply, the unlock is bouund to the mi account.
Have you tried a different usb port? Heard pocophone is finicky on usb 3.0, maybe use a usb 2.0 port.
Try another USB port. It solved for me.
Apgibby said:
unlocker said proper driver installed but install screen stays greyed out. What a pain the butt this is.
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If you are using AMD RYZEN, it won't recognise the phone. Use Intel or other AMD machines.
tnsmani said:
If you are using AMD RYZEN, it won't recognise the phone. Use Intel or other AMD machines.
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no amd here running intel 8 series chipset tried all 6 available usb ports.
Apgibby said:
no amd here running intel 8 series chipset tried all 6 available usb ports.
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Then try another PC/Laptop.
Apgibby said:
You see the problem is within windows 10. I boot phone in fastboot mode
and my phone goes to a black screen and phone becomes unrecognized in windows.
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All my Xiaomi phones, including Poco F1, are recognized in Windows 10, and I've unlocked them all in Windows 10. So it shouldn't be Windows.
Why is your phone going to a black screen when you boot in fastboot mode ?
I don't know how to solve your problem though. I reboot my phone into fastboot while not connected to the PC, and it surely will show the fastboot animation screen. Then I plug in the cable to the PC, and the unlock tool will start its work.
Maybe redownload the MI unlocker tool ... or create a new MI account and re-bind that account under developer options ...
unlocking boot loader will wipe all the data right?
That is correct. You need to wait 3 days when unlocking the bootloader. That is Xiaomi's waiting period for the Pocophone.
Better than Samsung's 7 day wait, and better than LG's way of having to request an unlock key.
Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk
@Apgibby
Are you putting the phone in bootloader mode, connect it to the PC and then opening the Mi Unlocker? The correct sequence is open the Unlocker, put your phone in bootloader mode and then connect it to the PC. Try it.
If still not working, open the adb command window on your PC, put your phone in bootloader mode and connect it to the PC. Now type "fastboot devices" (without the quotation marks). You should get a serial number with alphabets and numerals. If you get it, it is confirmation that your drivers for bootloader are working. Try this and let us know the result.
Lastly, try another PC.
Solved used windows 7 with usb 2.0 ports.
I've waited 17 days after linking my Mi account to my Mi8L. I've unlocked more than half a dozen Xiaomi phones, so it's not new to me. However, it stops at 99% and spits out an error message in Chinese. Does anyone know what it means? https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dl6tPZdx7HfFwxQWel3hhjl9doFE5s8S
It means you haven't been using the phone for the necessary amount of time, so unlock isn't possible.
You're probably on a shop or chinese variant that need you to wait 30 days until unlocking.
Sorry for my bad english
Also, check this thread:
http://en.miui.com/thread-4456547-1-1.html
Snowdine said:
It means you haven't been using the phone for the necessary amount of time, so unlock isn't possible. You're probably on a shop or chinese variant that need you to wait 30 days until unlocking.
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It's strange because when I tried previously, it told me I had to wait 15 days, and I waited longer than that (I took note of the date and time).
Same with me.
Use Mi Unlock 2.3.803.10 (old version).
Works perfectly.
I do not know if you can help me, I was unlocking the Mi 8 Lite requested 15 days to wait after this period I was unlocking and to my surprise the fastboot mode when I connect the USB cable it erases and I can not unlock.
Developer options enabled, usb debugging enabled and oem unlocking also recognizes more when I log in to fastboot it shuts off
rinampa said:
I do not know if you can help me, I was unlocking the Mi 8 Lite requested 15 days to wait after this period I was unlocking and to my surprise the fastboot mode when I connect the USB cable it erases and I can not unlock.
Developer options enabled, usb debugging enabled and oem unlocking also recognizes more when I log in to fastboot it shuts off
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Try starting the process from adb, don´t use hardware buttons and see what happens.
With device on connect to pc and pay attention that pops up a message "Allow USB debugging" then tap on "always allow" and "ok".
Now type
Code:
adb devices
to see if pc is recognicing and if it is ok type
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adb reboot bootloader
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Open normally MiFlash Unlock and sign in to your account and follow the scrren on instructions. Provide some screenshots if something fails.
SubwayChamp said:
Try starting the process from adb, don´t use hardware buttons and see what happens.
With device on connect to pc and pay attention that pops up a message "Allow USB debugging" then tap on "always allow" and "ok".
Now type
Code:
adb devices
to see if pc is recognicing and if it is ok type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
.
Open normally MiFlash Unlock and sign in to your account and follow the scrren on instructions. Provide some screenshots if something fails.
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Do you have adb and drives for my 8 lite?
rinampa said:
Do you have adb and drives for my 8 lite?
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Download from here SDK Platform Tools and unzip it preferably in your main drive, you can do all the adb/fastboot processes inside this folder for easier task: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
And here they´re the USB drivers for our device, choose from Mi 8, it´s the same https://www.xiaomigeek.com/download-xiaomi-usb-driver-windows.html
SubwayChamp said:
Download from here SDK Platform Tools and unzip it preferably in your main drive, you can do all the adb/fastboot processes inside this folder for easier task: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
And here they´re the USB drivers for our device, choose from Mi 8, it´s the same https://www.xiaomigeek.com/download-xiaomi-usb-driver-windows.html
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Unfortunately I do not know what happens adb fastboot does not work, I did all the procedure I rebooted in option 7 I installed adb drive the curious one and that the pc recognizes the device opens the internal storage is difficult, I have always unlocked my devices.
rinampa said:
Unfortunately I do not know what happens adb fastboot does not work, I did all the procedure I rebooted in option 7 I installed adb drive the curious one and that the pc recognizes the device opens the internal storage is difficult, I have always unlocked my devices.
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I'm not sure if you're doing it rightly. Adb works when device is on and fastboot when device is in bootloader/fastboot mode.
When you type for first time adb devices with device power on then you have to see a message from your android screen asking if you want to allow USB debugging, you have to tap on always allow and then in ok.
Provide some screenshot from your pc to see the fail.
SubwayChamp said:
I'm not sure if you're doing it rightly. Adb works when device is on and fastboot when device is in bootloader/fastboot mode.
When you type for first time adb devices with device power on then you have to see a message from your android screen asking if you want to allow USB debugging, you have to tap on always allow and then in ok.
Provide some screenshot from your pc to see the fail.
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Yes I am aware I have experience always unlocked my gadgets something strange here on my pc or on the device I will try on another pc thank you attention you are correct, thank you.
SubwayChamp said:
Try starting the process from adb, don´t use hardware buttons and see what happens.
With device on connect to pc and pay attention that pops up a message "Allow USB debugging" then tap on "always allow" and "ok".
Now type
Code:
adb devices
to see if pc is recognicing and if it is ok type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
.
Open normally MiFlash Unlock and sign in to your account and follow the scrren on instructions. Provide some screenshots if something fails.
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I did as I wrote I entered the fastboot mode with adb and fastboot and the black screen with something written on top of the mini-screen that can not read appeared again, I open the unlock box and this occurs.
rinampa said:
I did as I wrote I entered the fastboot mode with adb and fastboot and the black screen with something written on top of the mini-screen that can not read appeared again, I open the unlock box and this occurs.
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Plz provide some screenshot from your pc to see what happens on fastboot windows and on MiUnlock Tool; it could happen that you were missing something.
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Plz provide some screenshot from your pc to see what happens on fastboot windows and on MiUnlock Tool; it could happen that you were missing something.
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This is so after connecting fastboot mode with MiFlash Unlock
rinampa said:
This is so after connecting fastboot mode with MiFlash Unlock
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Ok, your pc is not detecting your device connected in fastboot mode.
Try uninstalling all the drivers; those that you don´t use and those related with Xiaomi devices and install Mi PC Suite just to get installed the drivers https://mipcsuite.com open it for first time and connect it with your device on just to update drivers between both but when you´ll go to use MiFlash Unlock close it.
The USB cable used for your device is not to be shared with other devices so any of them creates a kind of data map on data wires and pc can have a sort of mistake trying to detect your device rightly.
Then to make all these steps start the process from adb as mentioned before sending with adb command to your device to bootloader/fastboot mode, this is just to confirm that pc is detecting it at both levels; adb and fastboot.
SubwayChamp said:
Ok, your pc is not detecting your device connected in fastboot mode.
Try uninstalling all the drivers; those that you don´t use and those related with Xiaomi devices and install Mi PC Suite just to get installed the drivers https://mipcsuite.com open it for first time and connect it with your device on just to update drivers between both but when you´ll go to use MiFlash Unlock close it.
The USB cable used for your device is not to be shared with other devices so any of them creates a kind of data map on data wires and pc can have a sort of mistake trying to detect your device rightly.
Then to make all these steps start the process from adb as mentioned before sending with adb command to your device to bootloader/fastboot mode, this is just to confirm that pc is detecting it at both levels; adb and fastboot.
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É Ask me to update my device use Miui beta 10 9.4.25
rinampa said:
É Ask me to update my device use Miui beta 10 9.4.25
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Uodate it, maybe this corrects some issues
I discovered what is written on the upper left side of the screen, press Key to shutdow. According to research I did not advance anything is USB input problem try on another Pc or a USB Hub cable.
rinampa said:
I discovered what is written on the upper left side of the screen, press Key to shutdow. According to research I did not advance anything is USB input problem try on another Pc or a USB Hub cable.
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Of course, this is what´s written.
When PC detects device connected on fastboot or download mode then it holds it to avoid that it reboots while some data is transferring from and to each other.
If you put device on fastboot mode without connecting it to any PC then it will shutdown in 4 seconds aprox.
But like your case when PC detects that a device is connected but not in any transferring mode then it prompts to shutdown device.
For this I said that your PC is not recognicing it at fastboot mode, and installing again the drivers could solve the issue.
alxsduarte said:
Same with me.
Use Mi Unlock 2.3.803.10 (old version).
Works perfectly.
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You right work ?
okay so, i just got this phone. did all updates, enabled bootloader unlocking and made my mi account, downloaded the mi unlock tool and everything.
heres where the problem comes in.
everytime i try the button combination to get into fastboot, it works. but then when i connect my phone to my computer, the fastboot splash screen turns black with little text at the top saying "press any button to shutdown" or something like that. it just wont stay on the fastboot screen, its like its exiting fastboot mode on its own.
why does it do this, and what can i do to fix it?
note: i have downloaded all drivers and software to get this to work, and nothing seems to be coming to light.
please help me, i am very confused.
update: actually, it seems to be fine before i open the mi unlock tool. it seems that when mi unlock tool is not open, it stays in fastboot mode, but as soon as i open mi unlock tool, it just kicks me out of fastboot mode, and goes to a black screen with something at the top saying the exact same thing i mentioned earlier.
Turn on the phone go into developer settings and enable usb debugging, im pretty sure that's it
Deexterity said:
Turn on the phone go into developer settings and enable usb debugging, im pretty sure that's it
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i already have enabled usb debugging. but for some reason, it won't just stay in fastboot mode.
was thinking about calling xiaomi and seeing what they have to say. because i cant find anything on this matter, so its probably just something im doing wrong. though it may be my version of windows. i have Windows 8.1. so maybe thats the deal?
this is stressful lol
If I'm not mistaken, you should only connect the phone in fastboot mode when the program asks, not before you open it
Deexterity said:
If I'm not mistaken, you should only connect the phone in fastboot mode when the program asks, not before you open it
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i know, i did that too. but the problem still persists... ill try some other time.
thanks for helping though
First off this is much better place to ask questions. When phone is running and you connect to pc can you access storage?
If not check drivers, try different usb cable, and try different usb ports.
If yes then can you access the phone via adb?
If not it is a pc issue probably drivers.
If so leave phone booted and connected then open unlock software. Once software is up and running go to terminal/command prompt and type "adb reboot bootloader" without quotes.
I don't think it is windows version but with Microsoft anything is possible. I still use windows 7 for all this stuff.
Had the same problem on my Desktop with Ryzen, i tried it on my laptop with Intel Celeron and it worked from the first try without any drivers installed. If you have AMD that might be the cause
Hello.
My personal experience says:
1 Install Drivers on the PC/Laptop.
2 Activate DEVELOPER OPTIONS
3 Accept O E M Unlock
4 Allow usb debugging
5 Shut down Wi-Fi and use only DATA in order to connect - verify the device to the Mi account you have. When connected, press "understood" or ""accept"" (however it pops up).
6 Connect the phone to the PC/Laptop
7 After being connected, shut down the phone and put it in FASTBOOT. Make sure your PC ""reads"" your phone. Do it through command line/power shell, and make sure it shows up as alphanumeric in command line (i hope you know what to type - e.g fastboot devices)
8 Download and use the mi unlock tool (preferable Versions 2.....). Connect through this tool to your Mi account
9 Ask for permission to unlock // unlock your phone if days-hrs have passed. Ignore any pop-up message/warning and go on.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
A. The phone must be recognized from the PC as ADB INTERFACE (in device manager) both in normal and Fastboot modes. Any other case is waste of time.......
B. Use a good cable and have the mobile charged!
C. In case you have another (older) device connected to your account, disconnect-delete it or else you will end up stuck with a ""cannot unlock message""
D. The process will not work if your PC runs some Win 10 versions as well as if built with RHYZEN PROCESSOR. Prefer PCs running win 7 or 8.
E. You must have DATA connection available or else you will not be able to connect-verify the phone to/through your Mi account !!! it is a new (dual function) fail - safe procedure from xiaomi!!!
F. Make sure you have the correct drivers installed to avoid a brick - bootloop etc
Hope it helps!
Gathered from my own experience!
To summarize: The xiaomi imposes too much rodeo and much time spent of the user to just "try" to unlock a simple bootloader, better to change of apparatus and to be happy with the practicality. lol