How to - unlock bootloader and which recovery should I use? - Xiaomi Redmi 4a Questions & Answers

Hey,
My girlfriend owns Redmi 4A and I need to change system from a crappy chineese miui to Oreo rom. How do I unblock bootloader? I have read that you need xiaomi permission to unblock. How it can be done?
Next, which TWRP version should I use? I read that official have some issues with vendors and there are unofficial ones floating on XDA. Could you share a link?
Thank you

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207489212
this works for me!

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MIUI Global 7.2.94.99 Stable, official?

Hi,
I have this MIUI Global 7.2.94.99 Stable ROM in my MI5, i don´t flash it, the reseller did it.
My question is:
Can i flash the official table or dev rom from oficial download page?
My bootloader is lock
@palotex can you provide a screen shot of the version of your system?
palotex said:
Hi,
I have this MIUI Global 7.2.94.99 Stable ROM in my MI5, i don´t flash it, the reseller did it.
My question is:
Can i flash the official table or dev rom from oficial download page?
My bootloader is lock
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Yes, you can.
[Tools, Tips & Tutorials] Unbrick Bootloop/Flashing Official Fastboot ROM for Mi5 with Locked Bootloader
Type this in google and the first result will be the thread from en.miui.com. Just follow the steps from that thread.
And yes, this rom is unofficial, full of bloatware rom.
(Can't post links )
Yes you can. Just have a visit to the official miui forum. Go to the devices, select MI5/Pro, Go to the tips and tutorials and you should see a post called. Just follow that. It worked for me. Bootloader locked and unlocked does not matter!
Unbrick Bootloop/Flashing Official Fastboot ROM for Mi5 with Locked Bootloader
Yeah my phone also use this version, bought my phone from malaysia. But i already flash china stable rom.

China 4/128 unlock bootloader

Could somebody point me to a guide how to unlock bootloader of MiMax 2 with China MIUI (NDDCNED)?
Or should I flash Global rom and use guide for global Max?
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Just like that? Thought that I had to do something more as there is guide for global device and for chineese one nothing...
Thans
Apply for unlock code once it is approved download the tool mentioned on website and unlock ur device
I have the global version you no longer have to apply to unlock. You download it all and .. done. Had to go in to DEV and set two things.
ch3mn3y said:
Just like that? Thought that I had to do something more as there is guide for global device and for chineese one nothing...
Thans
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It would certainly help to your cause if you get to be a member of the MIUI forum and fire a few posts prior to requesting for unlock code.

Redmi K20 Pro - China Rom Convert to MI 9T Pro?

Hi All,
I recently purchased a new Redmi K20 Pro off a friend who by mistake bought what I believe to be a Chinese ROM phone due to opening up apps in Chinese...
I have unlocked the bootloader and am ready to progress to flashing a new rom. However, I have seen in videos and read that you need to flash the correct rom in order not to brick the device. You can create issues by not using the correct vendor rom?
I have searched and I am unable to find a correct guide that will work for the device I bought...
Can anybody please point me in the right direction with what I need to do in order to get my phone to a global rom where all apps are in English please?
MIUI Version - MIUI 11.0.8 Stable
11.0.8.0 (QFKCNXM)
Android Version - 10
Baseband version - 1.0.c3-59.1-0322_2
309_f9ef867
Kernel Version - 4.14.117-perf-gc8b9
843
Hardware version - V1
I've been looking and found this guide - May I confirm this will be what I need to convert to a global rom and not brick my device?
Simple Beginners Guide to Raphael(in) Custom ROMs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-beginners-guide-to-raphaelin-t4020543
Thank you in Advance !!!
This is forum for 9T and you have PRO.
If you've unlocked bootloader you are good to go - flash twrp and enable usb debugging. See what model do you have in settings - it can't go wrong if you stick to specific device

Question STILL NO CUSTOM ROM FOR OUR BELOVED REALME 8

Do any of you guys know any custom ROM for this device ?
TWRP is available, so you can root your device and optimise it, but I dont think there'll be a custom rom for your device, mainly because it has an mtk chipset.
Yes
Wish there's one
gsi images is a great way to customize our phone.the problem is the dynamic partition.we must find a way ,to flash a gsi image in the dynamic partition.
i think we can start the fastboot mode over the twrp recovery.i dont no ,how usefull this is to flash a rom.can anybody with more practice test it. iam not sure if i can flash the system.img easily to the system partition.
Custom roms will be available after when realme release official bootloader unlock tool (deepest.apk) because unlocking via mtkclient corrupts dm-verity and fastboot mode.
Thanks Tony for the information
Thanks Tony
Hi together,
do you expect some custom ROMs to be build soon?
Realme 7 has also MTK helio G95 an there are several custom ROMs available.
Looking forward to your professional experience!
Best wishes
timo0816 said:
Hi together,
do you expect some custom ROMs to be build soon?
Realme 7 has also MTK helio G95 an there are several custom ROMs available.
Looking forward to your professional experience!
Best wishes
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as tony said:
Tony Stark said:
Custom roms will be available after when realme release official bootloader unlock tool (deepest.apk) because unlocking via mtkclient corrupts dm-verity and fastboot mode.
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Think this is a good idea.
I just wrote an email to [email protected]
…the more mails/tweets they get…
Have a nice sunday all together!
Hi together,
that's what Realme answered:
"
Dear Customer,
Greetings from realme!
Thank you for writing to us.
We would like to inform you that we are constantly working to improve our user's experience through regular updates based on our receiving suggestions and feedback. We do not provide support for bootloader for EU region
Please note, if you root your device / unlock the bootloader or add any custom ROM to your device and later wish to flash back your device to official version, you may visit service center to get the services within warranty. However, if in case, official version doesn't get installed due to any software or hardware issues, services at service center will be considered as out of warranty.
Warm Regards,
Team realme Europe"
Seems there will be no official bootloader unlock in the future
Sad to hear it !
Guys please don't root your smartphone and don't unlock the bootloader , no need as there will be no custom rom for this device
timo0816 said:
Hi together,
that's what Realme answered:
"
Dear Customer,
Greetings from realme!
Thank you for writing to us.
We would like to inform you that we are constantly working to improve our user's experience through regular updates based on our receiving suggestions and feedback. We do not provide support for bootloader for EU region
Please note, if you root your device / unlock the bootloader or add any custom ROM to your device and later wish to flash back your device to official version, you may visit service center to get the services within warranty. However, if in case, official version doesn't get installed due to any software or hardware issues, services at service center will be considered as out of warranty.
Warm Regards,
Team realme Europe"
Seems there will be no official bootloader unlock in the future
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Hcck said:
Sad to hear it !
Guys please don't root your smartphone and don't unlock the bootloader , no need as there will be no custom rom for this device
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Seem like eu version don't provide the tool but the indian variant may provide it bcoz they didn't said a direct no. You may message to indian entity on twitter
Spoiler
I asked again but it seems bootloader unlock for Realme 7 is also not supported but there are several custom Rom available…
Here Realme‘s answer:
„Further, on the basis of your concern we are not unlocking the bootloader of any of realme devices (including realme 8) till further update“
timo0816 said:
I asked again but it seems bootloader unlock for Realme 7 is also not supported but there are several custom Rom available…
Here Realme‘s answer:
„Further, on the basis of your concern we are not unlocking the bootloader of any of realme devices (including realme 8) till further update“
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If bootloader for Realme 7 isn't supported than how can so much custom rom for that device be developed??
i mean, you guys could just try using KingoROOT to 1 click root your device and then remove bloat/optimise the installed stock rom
Tony Stark said:
Custom roms will be available after when realme release official bootloader unlock tool (deepest.apk) because unlocking via mtkclient corrupts dm-verity and fastboot mode.
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timo0816 said:
I asked again but it seems bootloader unlock for Realme 7 is also not supported but there are several custom Rom available…
Here Realme‘s answer:
„Further, on the basis of your concern we are not unlocking the bootloader of any of realme devices (including realme 8) till further update“
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BRUH... Guys, a working version of DeepTest has been around for a long time.
=Supurūsu= said:
BRUH... Guys, a working version of DeepTest has been around for a long time.
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Not work for most of the users. It only works in Indonesian and some Russian devices only. So not useful.
Tony Stark said:
Not work for most of the users. It only works in Indonesian and some Russian devices only. So not useful.
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Yes? Hmm, ok... Anyway, there is a second way with mtkclient

Question How can I change global redmi note 12 pro+ (without BL unlock)

Help me please?
How many method is there to change global in xiaomi?
Since your question is not explicit, you cannot change version (Global to EEA or others, etc.) or downgrade without unlocking the bootloader.
To summarize you can only update the installed version.
Now I am using this phone with china version. I bought it from china. But I don't like this version and I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I am finding other methods like hardware method(redmi 8a). But I am not a phone repairman.
Is there any other methods for rubypro? I really want to know.
(note: sorry for my eng skill)
William_Moe said:
Now I am using this phone with china version. I bought it from china. But I don't like this version and I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I am finding other methods like hardware method(redmi 8a). But I am not a phone repairman.
Is there any other methods for rubypro? I really want to know.
(note: sorry for my eng skill)
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The price of the motherboard and the labor will cost you relatively expensive and provided you find the part.
Edit:
Anyway you bought a Chinese version with soc Mediatek and:
Few or no development for the Mediatek soc
Impossible to re-lock the bootloader with a rom of a different version than Chinese.
NOSS8 said:
The price of the motherboard and the labor will cost you relatively expensive and provided you find the part.
Edit:
Anyway you bought a Chinese version with soc Mediatek and:
Few or no development for the Mediatek soc
Impossible to re-lock the bootloader with a rom of a different version than Chinese.
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thanks bro.
William_Moe said:
Now I am using this phone with china version. I bought it from china. But I don't like this version and I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I am finding other methods like hardware method(redmi 8a). But I am not a phone repairman.
Is there any other methods for rubypro? I really want to know.
(note: sorry for my eng skill)
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Since you have china version even if you installed global rom on locked bl , it will stuck in mi recovery and won't boot
santoshhh000 said:
Since you have china version even if you installed global rom on locked bl , it will stuck in mi recovery and won't boot
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Nope, xiaomi Eu rom provided roms for the 3 models.
Community-funded MediaTek Support
We have launched a community-funded initiative to support select MediaTek Dimensity devices. The details are in the "About" section of the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/xiaomieu
xiaomi.eu
NOSS8 said:
Nope, xiaomi Eu rom provided roms for the 3 models.
Community-funded MediaTek Support
We have launched a community-funded initiative to support select MediaTek Dimensity devices. The details are in the "About" section of the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/xiaomieu
xiaomi.eu
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You tagged wrong person i guess
santoshhh000 said:
You tagged wrong person i guess
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If you install a golbal stock rom on a Chinese device and re-lock the bootloader, the phone is bricked.
You can't do this on a locked bootloader.
Global stock roms work on Chinese device and Xiaomi Eu rom as well.
NOSS8 said:
If you install a golbal stock rom on a Chinese device and re-lock the bootloader, the phone is bricked.
You can't do this on a locked bootloader.
Global stock roms work on Chinese device and Xiaomi Eu rom as well.
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Didn't i said the same... He will be stuck in miui recovery with a message "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device""
And u can't unlock bl (In this device case as we have mtk exploit still working we can flash via sptool)
the OP concerned the change of version not an update. who will download a global rom for it installed on a Cn rom with a locked bootloader?
NOSS8 said:
the OP concerned the change of version not an update. who will download a global rom for it installed on a Cn rom with a locked bootloader?
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I know that I already replied regarding it

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