Can't unlock bootloader and fake rom - Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers

Hello everyone i have this problem. I bought an sh xiaomi mi5 and it has a fake rom installed, basicly i can't install zip files from the updater or anything similar. I have recived the unlock code from xiaomi but i just can't unlock the phone, it gets stuck at 50% and that is, from what i've read, because i don't have the chinese developer build. I can't install the dev build and i can't unlock.. So can someone please help me and tell me how the hell am I goig to install the official rom? Please..
I have tried the chinese xiaomi thing, and when i click shift+ the flash i click recovery, it won't work because it doesn't find my phone, i tried every port and they won't work.

This what worked for me
Download a fastboot rom from miui site.

Do the deep flash cable method, that always works. With fairly beginner soldering skill I managed to make one in 10 minutes

mateileul said:
Hello everyone i have this problem. I bought an sh xiaomi mi5 and it has a fake rom installed, basicly i can't install zip files from the updater or anything similar. I have recived the unlock code from xiaomi but i just can't unlock the phone, it gets stuck at 50% and that is, from what i've read, because i don't have the chinese developer build. I can't install the dev build and i can't unlock.. So can someone please help me and tell me how the hell am I goig to install the official rom? Please..
I have tried the chinese xiaomi thing, and when i click shift+ the flash i click recovery, it won't work because it doesn't find my phone, i tried every port and they won't work.
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On Windows 7 i needed to manually install ADB fastboot drivers from Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you see "Unknown ADB interface" or similiar in device manager, then manual installation of drivers is required.

in fastboot mode .
i solved it by;
1.disable internet coonection cause of auto update driver
2.uninstall kedacom driver, select delete files.
3.update driver manually and select let me pick driver.
4. choose usb composite device
then retry

can u kindly explain the process in detail ....step by step it will help many ppl as almost all resellers r selling mi5 with fake Roms ... and MIUI forum is a mess .....
thanks
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adamfirari said:
in fastboot mode .
i solved it by;
1.disable internet coonection cause of auto update driver
2.uninstall kedacom driver, select delete files.
3.update driver manually and select let me pick driver.
4. choose usb composite device
then retry
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honestly I couldn't find a single tutorial about :
1 how to unlock bootloader for mi5
2 flash official ROM ( global or Chinese) from reseller fake rom
3 how to root and flash twrp
MIUI forum is pure garbage

mateileul said:
Hello everyone i have this problem. I bought an sh xiaomi mi5 and it has a fake rom installed, basicly i can't install zip files from the updater or anything similar. I have recived the unlock code from xiaomi but i just can't unlock the phone, it gets stuck at 50% and that is, from what i've read, because i don't have the chinese developer build..
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I had the same problem with an Mi 5s and a fake ROM. Amongst the chaos of the MIUI forums I found a poster who described what worked for him unlocking a Redmi Note. I followed his advice and the unlocking process went without a hitch after many frustrating attempts getting to 50% with an error.
The answer was to do a factory reset, then on the initial setup, log into your Mi account and accept everything - sync, data, find, backup etc. Once this was done, I ran MiFlashUnlock and the unlocking process completed successfully.
Hope this helps!

unlock process
notoriouspk said:
can u kindly explain the process in detail ....step by step it will help many ppl as almost all resellers r selling mi5 with fake Roms ... and MIUI forum is a mess .....
thanks
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honestly I couldn't find a single tutorial about :
1 how to unlock bootloader for mi5
2 flash official ROM ( global or Chinese) from reseller fake rom
3 how to root and flash twrp
MIUI forum is pure garbage
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1. you should flash offical global rom or offical chinese development rom with mi flash app
http://en.miui.com/thread-272376-1-1.html
2. Then reboot to fastboot by volume down + power button combination.
3. if device manager shows your device as "usb composite device ,you can go on and try "fastboot devices" command in adb folder command promt to see if command is working .if not ;
3.a. it is probably shown as "kedacom usb device".right click device , uninstall drivers by selecting remove files option.
3.b. disable internet connection and right click and refresh in device manager .after your device is shown . right click on device and select update driver
3.c. select "browse my computer" and after that choose "let me peek" option. than find "usb composite driver" and install
3.d. retry fastboot command as mantioned above.
4.then use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/how-to/unlocking-xiaomi-mi-5-bootloader-t3336243 for unlock .
5. this one for twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/development/recovery-twrp-xiaomi-mi-5-t3412123
6. now you can install any rom you want .another usefull info ; if you dont want to see password on every boot after flashing twrp ,backup your data use "fastboot erase userdata" in fastboot mode. remember this will remove all data on your phone .

thanks man will follow ur instructions as soon as I get my mi5

Related

[ROM][Unlocked BL][6.0] Xiaomi.eu 7.2.16 for MI5S/MI5S Plus

Xiaomi.eu MultiLanguage ROM for MI5S | MI5S Plus
Download
http://miuif.celogeek.com/7.2.16/
https://megadysk.pl/f/7.2.16
Rom Installation
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash TWRP (i uploaded china twrp on this forum, use that)
3. Factory reset (do your backup before processing!) -> if you are using mi account, please remenber that's account's password or remove mi account from device
before factory reset, because you need to input mi account password to use phone after factory reset!
4. Wipe data (it will erase your internal storage. PLEASE DO YOUR BACKUP BEFORE PROCESSING!!!
5. Install rom
6. Enjoy!
Did anyone try it? I have Mi 5s 4GB ram. Thanks.
Looks like Xiaomi.eu is unavaiable the last 2 days...
Or is it just me?
Sent from my MI 5 using XDA Premium HD app
Thank you for sharing. Rom works great on Mi 5s 4/128.
Hello
I read that the new existing TWRP version is for Xiaomi normal Mi5s, not for the plus.
Can you confirm that it also works on the PLUS?
I'm a bit confused and did not know what to do, I would not make a mistake.
I do not understand why there is already the ROM for the model Mi5S PLUS but not the TWRP recovery exists to charge it ........ it does not seem logical ...
Thank you.
Rock
:good:
Works great on Mi 5s 3/ 64
step one - unlock bootloader for UK
Hi... I just received my mi5s 4gb phone and discovered UK locale is missing. This means I can't set up a Mi account with +44 number in order to use bootloader unlock tool. Any ideas of how to proceed?
Thanks
Derodraaa said:
Hi... I just received my mi5s 4gb phone and discovered UK locale is missing. This means I can't set up a Mi account with +44 number in order to use bootloader unlock tool. Any ideas of how to proceed?
Thanks
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Or scrap that... UK locale magically appeared after a reboot so was able to request bootloader unlock. Said it can take up to 10 days though?! :crying:
There are some already for unlock granted Accounts which helped me.... bugmenot.com
Managed to unlock the bootloader using MIUI unlock tool. ADB/Fastboot don't appear to be working though. I've enabled USB Debugging via developer options and have it in MTP mode. Command "ADB devices" shows nothing as does "fastboot devices". I assume this is a compatible USB driver issue. It appears to be fine in Device Manager (i.e. no yellow triangle). Any idea what I can do to fix? I'm running Windows 7.
I'm assuming I can't run "fastboot flash ... " if "fastboot devices" comes up with nothing.
Did anyone manage to install TWRP on Mi5s PLUS? Does that work
Derodraaa said:
Managed to unlock the bootloader using MIUI unlock tool. ADB/Fastboot don't appear to be working though. I've enabled USB Debugging via developer options and have it in MTP mode. Command "ADB devices" shows nothing as does "fastboot devices". I assume this is a compatible USB driver issue. It appears to be fine in Device Manager (i.e. no yellow triangle). Any idea what I can do to fix? I'm running Windows 7.
I'm assuming I can't run "fastboot flash ... " if "fastboot devices" comes up with nothing.
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Problem solved... was a conflict with an old ADB driver on my PC.
GSAM Battery Monitor not working
Anyone trying to run GSAM Battery Monitor on this ROM? I'm getting a lot of non-sensical output. Was working fine on stock ROM.
So, before I go through the trouble of rooting and flashing, is this particular rom any good? Are there any bugs?
Is working almost perfect, the only bug I had found is, fingerprint. Each time I reboot the phone, for the first login, I have to enter password manually, then fingerprint works perfectly until next reboot.
afrugone said:
Is working almost perfect, the only bug I had found is, fingerprint. Each time I reboot the phone, for the first login, I have to enter password manually, then fingerprint works perfectly until next reboot.
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That's actually not a bug, that's the way it works. First log in after a reboot is password/pattern, then fingerprint works each time after until the next reboot.
afrugone said:
Is working almost perfect, the only bug I had found is, fingerprint. Each time I reboot the phone, for the first login, I have to enter password manually, then fingerprint works perfectly until next reboot.
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It's not a bug at all. It's an android OS behaviour.
Installed this rom but viper for andriod have issue
Xiaomi.eu 6.10.27 uploaded! go to op and get yours!
Btw whats new in this version

Mi Mix fresh out of the box - How do I get Resurection Remix on it?

Hi Community,
I'm a little bit "scared" to ask for the following, but I have read a lot about it and I'm just getting more confused, so I hope someone can bring clarity.
Situation looks like this: I will unpack my Mi Mix 256gb EU-version this evening and I want to put Resurection Remix on it. Now, what steps do I need to follow to get this done? I know the steps of each process is written in the related post, but how does it play together?
I understood that I need TWRP (to add and remove roms, right?) and then install the rom on top of it. Also, is it then rooted? flashed? unlocked? If I would want the original software on it again, is it possible to install it without leaving marks of the rom?
What confuses me also is, that I somehow have to unlock something through the xiaomi page and wait a few days?
Thank you in advance and best regards from Switzerland!
Everything you need to know is in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/how-to/guide-flash-global-china-rom-root-gapps-t3510592
Dont forget to decrypt your phone after you unlock your bootloader.
First you have to unlock your bootloader in order to flash recovery or fastboot rom. I will add all the links you need in order , so that you can access them fast and without problems.
For unlocking your bootloader first login into your Mi Account on your Mix , after this is done , go to unlock site (en.miui.com/unlock) and apply for unlock permissions ( Remember to use the same account you logged into your device if not you won´t be able to unlock it).Remember too to enable Developer Settings and allow Usb Debugging.
Afer this is done download and find this on google (xda adb drivers) and if you have windows its super -easy to set it up ( Remember to execute the batch file with admin privileges)
Once this is done if you still have adb problems just google and install universal adb driver, I will give you all the links at the end.
After all this and you have received approbation from Xiaomi to unlock and got the code , just plug-in your phone to your computer and enter fastboot mode ( Volume down+power buttons at the same time).
Open Mi Unlock program and enter the same account you used for unlock permissions and your device. After this is done wait for the unlock process to finish and click reboot.
Once you have rebooted your device download twrp , put it into adb folder (C://Adb) and with your device plugged-in type next : adb fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (or the name of your twrp.img , or just change it to twrp).
If you followed all the steps you should have twrp working and ready to flash any rom without problems. If you need more help just answer or send pm . Good luck and happy flashing.
1-http://en.miui.com/unlock/
2-https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3-https://adb.clockworkmod.com/
4-https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862692530
YazumiWuHung said:
First you have to unlock your bootloader in order to flash recovery or fastboot rom. I will add all the links you need in order , so that you can access them fast and without problems.
For unlocking your bootloader first login into your Mi Account on your Mix , after this is done , go to unlock site (en.miui.com/unlock) and apply for unlock permissions ( Remember to use the same account you logged into your device if not you won´t be able to unlock it).Remember too to enable Developer Settings and allow Usb Debugging.
Afer this is done download and find this on google (xda adb drivers) and if you have windows its super -easy to set it up ( Remember to execute the batch file with admin privileges)
Once this is done if you still have adb problems just google and install universal adb driver, I will give you all the links at the end.
After all this and you have received approbation from Xiaomi to unlock and got the code , just plug-in your phone to your computer and enter fastboot mode ( Volume down+power buttons at the same time).
Open Mi Unlock program and enter the same account you used for unlock permissions and your device. After this is done wait for the unlock process to finish and click reboot.
Once you have rebooted your device download twrp , put it into adb folder (C://Adb) and with your device plugged-in type next : adb fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (or the name of your twrp.img , or just change it to twrp).
If you followed all the steps you should have twrp working and ready to flash any rom without problems. If you need more help just answer or send pm . Good luck and happy flashing.
1-http://en.miui.com/unlock/
2-https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3-https://adb.clockworkmod.com/
4-https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862692530
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Hey Thanks for the quick reply. I think this will help alot. So far I'm stuck at the first stage :silly: Did not receive an SMS even after 10 minutes. With the second click I received it but my IP is now blocked. Starts good
I can't even get it to reboot into recovery, it now freezes at the screen that prompts you to go to pcsuite!
i killed tupac said:
I can't even get it to reboot into recovery, it now freezes at the screen that prompts you to go to pcsuite!
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Do you mean fastboot, have you installed a recovery? We don't know how far you have got. Power and vol- for fastboot. When mi logo appears let go of power button but keep vol- pressed till you see fastboot screen.
jazz452 said:
Do you mean fastboot, have you installed a recovery? We don't know how far you have got. Power and vol- for fastboot. When mi logo appears let go of power button but keep vol- pressed till you see fastboot screen.
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doesn't work, I had to go this route:
http://en.miui.com/thread-500625-1-1.html
and to threadstarter: if you are not in China, you don't have to do the unlock request. If you're on EU rom already, you're unlocked. Just use the thread I posted, it is much, much easier.
You have to use the version in the thread I linked (official MIUI forum) or you'll get a TWRP where the touchscreen doesn't work and you can't confirm
i killed tupac said:
doesn't work, I had to go this route:
http://en.miui.com/thread-500625-1-1.html
and to threadstarter: if you are not in China, you don't have to do the unlock request. If you're on EU rom already, you're unlocked. Just use the thread I posted, it is much, much easier.
You have to use the version in the thread I linked (official MIUI forum) or you'll get a TWRP where the touchscreen doesn't work and you can't confirm
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Things have changed, most people did this a year ago when there was no EU ROM, just China ROM and vendor ROM, most came with bootloader unlocked, which is the first thing you should of checked. The fact you have EU ROM would normally mean that bootloader has been unlocked but sometimes they re-lock the device.
jazz452 said:
Things have changed, most people did this a year ago when there was no EU ROM, just China ROM and vendor ROM, most came with bootloader unlocked, which is the first thing you should of checked. The fact you have EU ROM would normally mean that bootloader has been unlocked but sometimes they re-lock the device.
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fwiw, I flashed the EU rom first
jazz452 said:
Things have changed, most people did this a year ago when there was no EU ROM, just China ROM and vendor ROM, most came with bootloader unlocked, which is the first thing you should of checked. The fact you have EU ROM would normally mean that bootloader has been unlocked but sometimes they re-lock the device.
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Yeah... so that's what I meant. Even more confused now. My phone is definitely locked (checked with bootloader) and after I tried to apply again after 24 hours the weird chinese message pops up again and the application fails.
i killed tupac said:
fwiw, I flashed the EU rom first
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Did you check using fastboot if your already unlocked,
fastboot OEM device-info
Assuming you have your pc set up which is the guides section.
Sorka_1 said:
Yeah... so that's what I meant. Even more confused now. My phone is definitely locked (checked with bootloader) and after I tried to apply again after 24 hours the weird chinese message pops up again and the application fails.
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It worked today after trying it from a friend's computer. I also got the permission already.
Sorka_1 said:
It worked today after trying it from a friend's computer. I also got the permission already.
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So now I'm getting this message in the unlock-programm when it finishes:
"Couldn't unlock - After 59 hours of trying to unlock the device"
What does that mean?
Sorka_1 said:
So now I'm getting this message in the unlock-programm when it finishes:
"Couldn't unlock - After 59 hours of trying to unlock the device"
What does that mean?
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Are you still using your friends computer, maybe you are still blocked on your own. O and real friends aren't allowed on XDA.?
jazz452 said:
Did you check using fastboot if your already unlocked,
fastboot OEM device-info
Assuming you have your pc set up which is the guides section.
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yeah, but the phone it totally ****ed now, not even sure what happened. I used XiaoMiTool and it hasn't worked right since.
i killed tupac said:
yeah, but the phone it totally ****ed now, not even sure what happened. I used XiaoMiTool and it hasn't worked right since.
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Factory reset? It can't be broken, careful you don't kill it completely. Did you use the correct tool from miui.eu?
http://en.miui.com/thread-471497-1-1.html
I'm running viper ROM and I love it.
Sent from my MI MIX using Tapatalk
Lithium-Fusion said:
A bit of irrelevant with the thread, isn't it? [emoji1]
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Yup sure is, sorry for offending you!
Sent from my MI MIX using Tapatalk
Sorka_1 said:
So now I'm getting this message in the unlock-programm when it finishes:
"Couldn't unlock - After 59 hours of trying to unlock the device"
What does that mean?
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Just a quick follow up:
I waited 59 hours and now I could successfully unlock the phone. Will proceed now with TWRP. Yey.

Help a noob out please!

Hey guys,
I have recentley purchased a used Lenovo ZUK Z2 PRO from someone on Ebay, Later I found out that the original rom of this phone only supports English (mixed with chinese) and Chinese language, the whole Software looks too Iphoney for my taste so I rather have clean Stock android, prefferbly 7.1 8.0 or 8.1 as long as its stable and doesnt drain the battery too much, will someone be kind enough to help me out step by step? prefferbly via KIK messenger or something?
I've downloaded root checker to see if the phone has been rooted already it says root access is not properly installed on this device? see image below.
maserati2011 said:
Hey guys,
I've downloaded root checker to see if the phone has been rooted already it says root access is not properly installed on this device? see image below.
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Hi, you have unlock bootloader . Maybe you have twrp . Just restart your phone and when you see start menu , press volume button and choose recovery . If you have twrp , just read Aex or RR threads , how to install the latest roms . It is bit difficult because of treble project . There are all informations about "how to install"
mar.ur said:
Hi, you have unlock bootloader . Maybe you have twrp . Just restart your phone and when you see start menu , press volume button and choose recovery . If you have twrp , just read Aex or RR threads , how to install the latest roms . It is bit difficult because of treble project . There are all informations about "how to install"
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can you guide me through it please? my knowledge of rooting and flashing and unlocking is almost zero.
maserati2011 said:
can you guide me through it please? my knowledge of rooting and flashing and unlocking is almost zero.
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read this to know some basic things
https://zukfans.eu/community/thread...-read-this-before-creating-a-new-thread.7603/
mar.ur said:
read this to know some basic things
https://zukfans.eu/community/thread...-read-this-before-creating-a-new-thread.7603/
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Thank you, I will read it, but can you or someone else guide me through it live?
any one can help please?
ok i made some progess, now i want to unlock the bootloader i have adb, fastboot and unlock bootloader img in the same folder, when i open cmd and type adb reboot bootloader i get error device not found.
help?
in the developer options i can't see oem unlock, where can i find it?
maserati2011 said:
in the developer options i can't see oem unlock, where can i find it?
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It isn't available in Zui 3.1 . You needn't unlock bootloader . When you restart your phone and see menu start ( for 5 sec ) use vol button to choose fastboot or recovery . Check it , maybe you have already had a Twrp .
mar.ur said:
It isn't available in Zui 3.1 . You needn't unlock bootloader . When you restart your phone and see menu start ( for 5 sec ) use vol button to choose fastboot or recovery . Check it , maybe you have already had a Twrp .
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i dont think so because i installed the original rom 1.9 through QFIL first then i got updates over the air my z2 pro runs on official ZUI version 3.1.194 ST
what should i do now to unlock the bootloader?
mar.ur said:
It isn't available in Zui 3.1 . You needn't unlock bootloader . When you restart your phone and see menu start ( for 5 sec ) use vol button to choose fastboot or recovery . Check it , maybe you have already had a Twrp .
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i have reverted back to ZUI 1.9 again with QFIL, i still dont see OEM Unlock option in the developer options?
maserati2011 said:
i have reverted back to ZUI 1.9 again with QFIL, i still dont see OEM Unlock option in the developer options?
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In that case you have two ways to unlock bootloder
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqcY7WyYi6AN9MyfUqVWwm1CMCe7Tbmv/view
2. put this file in your phone and rename it to update
https://mega.nz/#!lgxXCBpA!4OlvXDYaeof__h8TPHwXDUUKAijP-qn8lHgfOdVPBfw
run update app tap three dots at right upper edge and choose recovery . In recovery choose english and update
After that you get oem unlock in developer options .
mar.ur said:
In that case you have two ways to unlock bootloder
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqcY7WyYi6AN9MyfUqVWwm1CMCe7Tbmv/view
2. put this file in your phone and rename it to update
https://mega.nz/#!lgxXCBpA!4OlvXDYaeof__h8TPHwXDUUKAijP-qn8lHgfOdVPBfw
run update app tap three dots at right upper edge and choose recovery . In recovery choose english and update
After that you get oem unlock in developer options .
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which 1 is safer? and in method 1 in the video i see 2 files named recovery, where can i get those?
maserati2011 said:
which 1 is safer? and in method 1 in the video i see 2 files named recovery, where can i get those?
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For the first you need bootloader_unlock.img from lenovo . Both are "safe"
twrp20180311
https://github.com/cosmedd/android_...eases/download/20180311/20180311_recovery.img
mar.ur said:
In that case you have two ways to unlock bootloder
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqcY7WyYi6AN9MyfUqVWwm1CMCe7Tbmv/view
2. put this file in your phone and rename it to update
https://mega.nz/#!lgxXCBpA!4OlvXDYaeof__h8TPHwXDUUKAijP-qn8lHgfOdVPBfw
run update app tap three dots at right upper edge and choose recovery . In recovery choose english and update
After that you get oem unlock in developer options .
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for the 1st method the instructions aren't very clear, i see not 1 but different recovery images where can i get both? do i need both? and where can i get the txt file with all the commands? and the video ends at the 3rd or 4th command, does it mean the remaining commands are not important or what? and will this method help me get pass the OEM lock on my current ZUI 1.9 ?
for the 2nd method, do i have to unzip the zip file after i download it or no? and should i put it anywhere on the storage or does it have to be a specific map in the root or something>?
mar.ur said:
For the first you need bootloader_unlock.img from lenovo . Both are "safe"
twrp20180311
https://github.com/cosmedd/android_...eases/download/20180311/20180311_recovery.img
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ok thanks, i tried the 2end method, i can see the oem unlock option and everything but now when i open cmd and type adb reboot bootloader i get error device is offline or device not found.
what to do now??
maserati2011 said:
ok thanks, i tried the 2end method, i can see the oem unlock option and everything but now when i open cmd and type adb reboot bootloader i get error device is offline or device not found.
what to do now??
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In developer options turn on usb debugging , then in CMD ( turn on screen on your phone )
ADB devices ( get popup authorization on your phone - tick it )
mar.ur said:
In developer options turn on usb debugging , then in CMD ( turn on screen on your phone )
ADB devices ( get popup authorization on your phone - tick it )
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didn't help, here is what i got:
fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
device offline
maserati2011 said:
didn't help, here is what i got:
fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
aa528557 offline
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try adb devices
after that
adb kill-server
and try again
mar.ur said:
In developer options turn on usb debugging , then in CMD ( turn on screen on your phone )
ADB devices ( get popup authorization on your phone - tick it )
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ok after many failed tries i succeded (i had to use a newer version of ADB + fastboot) but now i get a warning messege after reboot from fastboot mode see image below

Bought a used Mi A2, how do I proceed?

Just bought a used Mi A2 from a guy. He dosent know what Android version it is and its probably locked. Ive been out of the Android game for many years now, but managed to install ADB and Fastboot on my Mac.
The problem is that the device is boot looping on the Android One logo. Managed to get into Fastboot, and the device shows up in ./fastboot devices. Tried to run this quickie, but only get a "Device is already locked!" message.
So please, point me in the right direction as both the Internet and forums here are loaded with information.
In the end I would like to have a custom ROM, LinageOS or something maybe.
Thanks in advance.
joachimvadseth said:
Just bought a used Mi A2 from a guy. He dosent know what Android version it is and its probably locked. Ive been out of the Android game for many years now, but managed to install ADB and Fastboot on my Mac.
The problem is that the device is boot looping on the Android One logo. Managed to get into Fastboot, and the device shows up in ./fastboot devices. Tried to run this quickie, but only get a "Device is already locked!" message.
So please, point me in the right direction as both the Internet and forums here are loaded with information.
In the end I would like to have a custom ROM, LinageOS or something maybe.
Thanks in advance.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-custom-roms-stuff-t3876375
1st try to reboot numerously with external power On (if there is a valid Android One ROM in one of two slots, sooner or later bootloader is to boot into this valid ROM).
In case phone does not have a valid Android One ROM, then next step would be MiFlash'ing via EDL (search for TestPoint Guide in "Guides, ....")
Aerobatic said:
1st try to reboot numerously with external power On (if there is a valid Android One ROM in one of two slots, sooner or later bootloader is to boot into this valid ROM).
In case phone does not have a valid Android One ROM, then next step would be MiFlash'ing via EDL (search for TestPoint Guide in "Guides, ....")
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Like just boot loop it or hold the power to reboot?
I think the EDL pinout opiton is the way to go after some searching, but Im in a desperate need of a torx driver..
joachimvadseth said:
Like just boot loop it or hold the power to reboot?
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Some people reported that phone rebooted just itself while bootlooping with external power, others recommended to enter fastboot mode and reboot, others recommended to enter stock recovery mode (note that there is a gotcha of "no command" -> press "Power" and then "Vol-") and then "try again: ....
Aerobatic said:
Some people reported that phone rebooted just itself while bootlooping with external power, others recommended to enter fastboot mode and reboot, others recommended to enter stock recovery mode (note that there is a gotcha of "no command" -> press "Power" and then "Vol-") and then "try again: ....
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In Fastboot the device only displays "fastboot", no options what so ever. Tried powering on the device without power cable 20 times and no go, boot looped on external power for about 10 minutes, no go.
joachimvadseth said:
In Fastboot the device only displays "fastboot", no options what so ever. Tried powering on the device without power cable 20 times and no go, boot looped on external power for about 10 minutes, no go.
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Sure there is no options in fastboot mode, "enter fastboot mode and reboot" means just that -> enter fastboot mode and then reboot (either long-pressing power on phone or with "fastboot reboot" command from PC.
I gave you clues, please don't tease me to dictate step-by-step, I do not own your phone.
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Sure there is no options in fastboot mode, "enter fastboot mode and reboot" means just that -> enter fastboot mode and then reboot (either long-pressing power on phone or with "fastboot reboot" command from PC.
I gave you clues, please don't tease me to dictate step-by-step, I do not own your phone.
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Ye sure, thats fine mate
did 'fastboot reboot' about 10 times now and still no go.
Found a Xiaomitool for macOS that has an option for "unbrick my device", but need the previous owners Mi account probably, so Ive asked if he did have a Mi account.
joachimvadseth said:
Found a Xiaomitool for macOS that has an option for "unbrick my device", but need the previous owners Mi account probably, so Ive asked if he did have a Mi account.
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Most probably that's a false path, as MiFlash, Mi Account, Mi Unlock and other such stuff are for owners of "native" Xiaomi MIUI phones, while Mi A2 boarding Android One is regarded as stepchild. Better search for Android One solutions (in these forums of in developer.android.com)
Aerobatic said:
Most probably that's a false path, as MiFlash, Mi Account, Mi Unlock and other such stuff are for owners of "native" Xiaomi MIUI phones, while Mi A2 boarding Android One is regarded as stepchild. Better search for Android One solutions (in these forums of in developer.android.com)
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Maybe. I think the phone is stock, just bricked after some update.
Just need to get the bloody torx driver!
EDIT: when I do manage to find a tiny tiny torx driver and open up the phone, disconnect the battery a bit, connect it back up, and its time to connect the two EDL pins, how long do I hold? USB cable plugged in?
Yes I have same issue, I dont understand, why Xiaomi dont do anything with this ridiculous problem, I dont login with mi account because no paid attention to that, and when I install this update the phone get in bootloop
joachimvadseth said:
..., and its time to connect the two EDL pins, how long do I hold? USB cable plugged in?
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Disclamer: Have not done it myself, but according to numerous sources the needed Steps (here with Windows PC) are:
1. Open (partially disassemble) Phone to reach 2 contact Test Point spots
2. Connect stock USB cable to USB2.x port on MB of PC, but not to phone, start Device Manager (to see that no USB-phone-related devices are connected and later to see that phone will be connected in EDL)
3. Download desired stock fastboot ROM https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824849 and MiFlash, start MiFlash selecting ROM
4. Span the two contacts with something metal and in this state connect USB cable to phone; Device Manager must show newly connected device detected, then contacts may be open
5. Press "Refresh" in MiFlash, same new device must be displayed
6. MiFlash -> clean all, MiFlash -> flash
7. Assemble phone back and reboot
MHO Notes:
a. when EDL/TestPoint method was forced due to soft-bricking, after unbricking it is better to: (1) fully unlock phone and (2) clean-reflash stock ROM via fasboot
(Reason: this particular specimen is subject to OTA soft -bricking)
b. if EDL/TestPoint method fails with Pie (10.0.17.0 or 10.0.2.0), retry using Oreo 9.6.17.0 or 9.6.9.0.
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Onilink90 said:
..., and when I install this update the phone get in bootloop
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Xiaomi is just repacking Google's Android One updates, and, obviously, does not spend much money for testing OTAs (as AndroidOne phones are not their main market items). From the other hand, Google's Android One A/B Slots feature was developed for so called friction-less ( muhaha ) reverting to previously working ROM when updated ROM fails to boot. So, an Android One phone bootlooping after OTA MUST reboot to previous version of ROM sooner or later (supposed to be 7 retries), sure if phone is not compromised / tampered by previous user actions.
Aerobatic said:
Disclamer: Have not done it myself, but according to numerous sources the needed Steps (here with Windows PC) are:
1. Open (partially disassemble) Phone to reach 2 contact Test Point spots
2. Connect stock USB cable to USB2.x port on MB of PC, but not to phone, start Device Manager (to see that no USB-phone-related devices are connected and later to see that phone will be connected in EDL)
3. Download desired stock fastboot ROM https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824849 and MiFlash, start MiFlash selecting ROM
4. Span the two contacts with something metal and in this state connect USB cable to phone; Device Manager must show newly connected device detected, then contacts may be open
5. Press "Refresh" in MiFlash, same new device must be displayed
6. MiFlash -> clean all, MiFlash -> flash
7. Assemble phone back and reboot
MHO Notes:
a. when EDL/TestPoint method was forced due to soft-bricking, after unbricking it is better to: (1) fully unlock phone and (2) clean-reflash stock ROM via fasboot
(Reason: this particular specimen is subject to OTA soft -bricking)
b. if EDL/TestPoint method fails with Pie (10.0.17.0 or 10.0.2.0), retry using Oreo 9.6.17.0 or 9.6.9.0.
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Xiaomi is just repacking Google's Android One updates, and, obviously, does not spend much money for testing OTAs (as AndroidOne phones are not their main market items). From the other hand, Google's Android One A/B Slots feature was developed for so called friction-less ( muhaha ) reverting to previously working ROM when updated ROM fails to boot. So, an Android One phone bootlooping after OTA MUST reboot to previous version of ROM sooner or later (supposed to be 7 retries), sure if phone is not compromised / tampered by previous user actions.
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Managed to get hold of a torx set - phone is now open, battery disconncted. USB-C cable ready (dont have USB-A-C, only USB-C-C). Installed MiFlashTool on my PC and tried to get hold of the drivers. MIFlash is giving me a hard time whineing about drivers. Giving me a erorr message, something about JIT-debugging. Only got it in norwegian.
Edit: managed to flash the stock ROM I think. Fuzzed around a bit with the qualcom driver. Now I have a white screen with a rainbow passing over it..
Edit 2: and we're there! MIUI is in - now time to get rid of it!
Edit 3: think I managed to flash TWRP now - do I need root? Can I just flash a Pixelexperience ROM now or do I need to do something else? Used the Android 9 fastboot image earlier, if that has anyting to do with anything.

How To Guide [GUIDE] How To Install A Custom Rom On Redmi Note 11

- Enable Developer Options in your phone by tapping the "MIUI Version" 7 times in About Phone.
- Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options.
- Enable OEM Unlocking, USB Debugging.
- Also add account in Mi Unlock Status (Can be found in Developer Options).
- Install the required ADB and Fastboot drivers in your PC from here.
- Download Mi Unlock to PC from here, and sign in with your Mi Account.
- Shut down your phone manually, and hold volume down key and power button to enter Fastboot mode.
- Connect your phone to PC using USB cable and click "Unlock" in Mi Unlock Tool. ( disable firewall or allow internet connection for unlocker tool )
- wait for 168 hours
- unlock
- flash twrp
- flash ROM
If you have problems somewhere, please read my thread about redmi note 8 and AICP ( found in my signature ), there you might find some helpful solutions.
dj
Or choose a video tutorial:
Unlock Bootloader: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=p6tZDqzTxHU
Install custom recovery: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=o9nQLFRXkaY
Is tere no official twrp ?
ensarman said:
Is tere no official twrp ?
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Due to the lack of kernel source code, there is no official TWRP. Only unofficial builds available.
The included version of this post is already very outdated. The most current is 3.7.0, which allows the installation and decryption of A12, A12L and A13 ROMS at the cost of losing support for A11
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derjango said:
- Enable Developer Options in your phone by tapping the "MIUI Version" 7 times in About Phone.
- Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options.
- Enable OEM Unlocking, USB Debugging.
- Also add account in Mi Unlock Status (Can be found in Developer Options).
- Install the required ADB and Fastboot drivers in your PC from here.
- Download Mi Unlock to PC from here, and sign in with your Mi Account.
- Shut down your phone manually, and hold volume down key and power button to enter Fastboot mode.
- Connect your phone to PC using USB cable and click "Unlock" in Mi Unlock Tool. ( disable firewall or allow internet connection for unlocker tool )
- wait for 168 hours
- unlock
- flash twrp
- flash ROM
If you have problems somewhere, please read my thread about redmi note 8 and AICP ( found in my signature ), there you might find some helpful solutions.
dj
Or choose a video tutorial:
Unlock Bootloader: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=p6tZDqzTxHU
Install custom recovery: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=o9nQLFRXkaY
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Did it work flawlessly ???
Which variant Global or Chinese ?
NeoSDAP said:
Due to the lack of kernel source code, there is no official TWRP. Only unofficial builds available.
The included version of this post is already very outdated. The most current is 3.7.0, which allows the installation and decryption of A12, A12L and A13 ROMS at the cost of losing support for A11
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Can u publish the latest version of twrp here in the thread? would be great!
zsubzwary said:
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Did it work flawlessly ???
Which variant Global or Chinese ?
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In my case it worked without any issues
derjango said:
Can u publish the latest version of twrp here in the thread? would be great!
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Here's my post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...p-3-7-0-for-redmi-note-11-spes-spesn.4507819/
i does not let me flash twrp. error msg is FAILED (status read failed (Too many links)). idk what to do. it will always reboot into system, even is there is no error msg. i tryed diffrent pc's and diffrent cables. its always the same. pls reach out to me, im so desperate T_T my discord is Kaito#8048
icc1412 said:
i does not let me flash twrp. error msg is FAILED (status read failed (Too many links)). idk what to do. it will always reboot into system, even is there is no error msg. i tryed diffrent pc's and diffrent cables. its always the same. pls help T_T
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Can´t you flash TWRP? Or can´t you flash a custom ROM? as the tittle in the forum says. Provide screenshots.
Thanks for the info, very clear instructions and worked like a charm.
pls someone reach out and help me if possible. my phone became unuseable T_T my discord is Kaito#8048
What is the recommended twrp version for the Note 11 on Android 11? Looks like not everyone is familiar with the issue that the latest twrp versions don't work on A11 phones.
twrp_3.6.1-spes
The link is in the first post.
At which part of the process does it erase your data? Before or after the 7 days? Are there any risks? (on my last phone, Moto G7 Power, after some failed attempts my SIM/IMEI became unusable)
Hyoretsu said:
At which part of the process does it erase your data? Before or after the 7 days? Are there any risks? (on my last phone, Moto G7 Power, after some failed attempts my SIM/IMEI became unusable)
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After the 7 days (168 hrs), you started the process to unlock bootloader, you'll be able to do it, and after that you unlock the bootloader, the process does format data automatically. From all the numerous Xiaomi devices I owned, I never experienced those things; failed attempts nor loosing IMEI.
i offer 100€ paypal to anyone who can help me make the pixelplusUI rom work on my redmi note 11s my discord is Kaito#8048 find me there
icc1412 said:
i offer 100€ paypal to anyone who can help me make the pixelplusUI rom work on my redmi note 11s my discord is Kaito#8048 find me there
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It seems, there is no custom ROMs for your device, you may stick to a GSI instead. This is from a quick (not extensive) search.
If I try to unlock bootloader again before the 7-day period ends, will it say how many hours I have left or re-start the counter?
EDIT: For anyone out there, it doesn't mess up the process.
Hyoretsu said:
If I try to unlock bootloader again before the 7-day period ends, will it say how many hours I have left or re-start the counter?
EDIT: For anyone out there, it doesn't mess up the process.
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Unless you sign out or format data.
after booting TWRP via ADB touchscreen function doesn't work until I reboot the phone. Does anyone faced the same issue if yes than what's the fix?

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