MI8 Brick - Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers

Hi there,
unfortunately I bricked my Mi8 during a ROM Flash. I could not see the options as they were "hidden" because of the resolution of my screen. And unfortunately the standard option seems to be "lock", so it did and now I cannot flash any ROM anymore.
Is the method with opening the phone and get in touch with a doggy service to unlock it still up date?
Is there anything I could do? Will Xiaomi help me if I write them an email?
Help would be much appreciated.

Well, not knowing what you flashed and how you did it, it's hard to give an advice.
Can you boot to recovery, fastboot?
If you want some "output" you have to give more "input".
Is you phone recognized if you connect it to the pc? Perhaps you can revive it with mi flash and a complete rom (tgz). Be aware of the danger of relock!

I know I did a mistake as i flashed it wrong as I did not choose the correct setting (just clean instead of clean and lock). I did not see the options when I did the flash as they were "hidden". The Bootloader is locked and therefore I cannot flash another ROM.
I can get into fastboot, no problem. But I cannot load a ROM (Bootloaderbis locked).
I do wonder if there is any way instead of opening the phone and get in touch with a commercial unlocker service.

berndbrecht said:
I know I did a mistake as i flashed it wrong as I did not choose the correct setting (just clean instead of clean and lock). I did not see the options when I did the flash as they were "hidden". The Bootloader is locked and therefore I cannot flash another ROM.
I can get into fastboot, no problem. But I cannot load a ROM (Bootloaderbis locked).
I do wonder if there is any way instead of opening the phone and get in touch with a commercial unlocker service.
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Can't you simply use the bootloader unlock tool from MI?

Unfortunately not, it stops at the second point and tells me that this is not connected to my mi account.

berndbrecht said:
Unfortunately not, it stops at the second point and tells me that this is not connected to my mi account.
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Wipe data and try again. What's the issue with "resolution of screen"?

Why would the wipe help? I guess all data is errased anyway because iIflashed a fastbootrom via mi flasher. The problem was that a portion of the program (mi flasher) was hidden, the part on the bottom where you choose which flashmethod. Therefore standard is lock device and that happened...

berndbrecht said:
Why would the wipe help? I guess all data is errased anyway because iIflashed a fastbootrom via mi flasher. The problem was that a portion of the program (mi flasher) was hidden, the part on the bottom where you choose which flashmethod. Therefore standard is lock device and that happened...
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I don't think your description of the issue is detailed enough for helping.

What else do you need to know?

berndbrecht said:
What else do you need to know?
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Just try to unlock bootloader again. If it is not possible, you have to contact with someone who has Xiaomi account authorization.

Yeah, like the s unlock service. I think their my last chance after reading through the internet. Not looking forward to open my phone. pfffff...

berndbrecht said:
Yeah, like the s unlock service. I think their my last chance after reading through the internet. Not looking forward to open my phone. pfffff...
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I paid 12$ when my previous Redmi 6 pro was relocked after xiaomi.eu update. It is very sad that you must pay for authorization. Shame of Xiaomi.

berndbrecht said:
Yeah, like the s unlock service. I think their my last chance after reading through the internet. Not looking forward to open my phone. pfffff...
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Is your device a Global or Chinese device and how long ago did you buy it and where from? If the bootloader was unlocked when you attempted to flash whatever you flashed then it was unlocked by someones account. Are you saying that you did not unlock it?
If you did unlock it yourself, then you can unbrick it. If someone else unlock the bootloader you should try contacting that person to get their id and password to unlock the device again, and then you can remove their account from the device and replace it with yours.
Next
Since you have fastboot
You need to download the fastboot rom for whichever device you own. Also, your phone must be clean, you will lose all data.
Mi8 Global Rom: https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1700346
Chinese Mi 8 Rom : http://www.miui.com/download-345.html
Unpack the Rom, on your desktop and then place your phone into EDL Mode or fastboot. - The fastboot Rom comes with the Fastboot flashall script, it will fully restore your phone to the a Stable Rom and Overwrite every partition..
If you unpack the rom and it unzips into a larger version of the rom, unpack the new unpacked larger version, it will unpack into a folder, inside the folder local the flashall.bat file and with the phone connected double click it and wait 5 to 10 minutes until it reboots by itself, you will see the screen to connect to wifi, and then to add you account credentials, enter credentials, enjoy your restored phone.
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mar.ur said:
I paid 12$ when my previous Redmi 6 pro was relocked after xiaomi.eu update. It is very sad that you must pay for authorization. Shame of Xiaomi.
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You don't, ( well not anymore) you only pay someone to unlock if you do not have your account bound to the device. The person that you would pay has a vendors master unlocking account, these are very limited and these people are mostly located in Russia and Vietnam.

tsongming said:
Is your device a Global or Chinese device and how long ago did you buy it and where from? If the bootloader was unlocked when you attempted to flash whatever you flashed then it was unlocked by someones account. Are you saying that you did not unlock it?
If you did unlock it yourself, then you can unbrick it. If someone else unlock the bootloader you should try contacting that person to get their id and password to unlock the device again, and then you can remove their account from the device and replace it with yours.
Next
Since you have fastboot
You need to download the fastboot rom for whichever device you own. Also, your phone must be clean, you will lose all data.
Mi8 Global Rom: https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1700346
Chinese Mi 8 Rom : http://www.miui.com/download-345.html
Unpack the Rom, on your desktop and then place your phone into EDL Mode or fastboot. - The fastboot Rom comes with the Fastboot flashall script, it will fully restore your phone to the a Stable Rom and Overwrite every partition..
If you unpack the rom and it unzips into a larger version of the rom, unpack the new unpacked larger version, it will unpack into a folder, inside the folder local the flashall.bat file and with the phone connected double click it and wait 5 to 10 minutes until it reboots by itself, you will see the screen to connect to wifi, and then to add you account credentials, enter credentials, enjoy your restored phone.
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You don't, ( well not anymore) you only pay someone to unlock if you do not have your account bound to the device. The person that you would pay has a vendors master unlocking account, these are very limited and these people are mostly located in Russia and Vietnam.
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Hi there,
that brings some light into the darkness, although I am did not completely understood all you wrote.
1. I bought the device used in Germany and it is the German version. It was unlocked and I installed Havoc OS which worked fine. Then I thought I should update Havoc OS and that'S what I did. This ended in a Bootloop. I went into the Recovery and it was kinda weird as it asked me in chinese to enter my pattern. I did and after that the touchscreen stopped working. Still could get into recovery and also install a new one via fastboot. But same problem. Then I googled and as I understood the solution to other people was an earlier MIUI ROM which I installed via the Mi Flash tool and here I am chosing the wrong selection for the flash and ending up in a brick.
2. I don't have the device connected to my MI account. So I guess I need someone with a vendor account? S Unlock also offers a software (one has still to pay) which works without the help of someone logging into and using e.g. Teamviewer. (at least that is their claim)
3. I cannot connect the device with MI flash and therefore no flash of a ROM is possible which brings me to
4. In any case, I for sure have to ****ing open the phone and play with the EDL Touchpoints? Right?
If one has any further ideas let me know, I am really fed up with this ****.

berndbrecht said:
Hi there,
that brings some light into the darkness, although I am did not completely understood all you wrote.
1. I bought the device used in Germany and it is the German version. It was unlocked and I installed Havoc OS which worked fine. Then I thought I should update Havoc OS and that'S what I did. This ended in a Bootloop. I went into the Recovery and it was kinda weird as it asked me in chinese to enter my pattern. I did and after that the touchscreen stopped working. Still could get into recovery and also install a new one via fastboot. But same problem. Then I googled and as I understood the solution to other people was an earlier MIUI ROM which I installed via the Mi Flash tool and here I am chosing the wrong selection for the flash and ending up in a brick.
2. I don't have the device connected to my MI account. So I guess I need someone with a vendor account? S Unlock also offers a software (one has still to pay) which works without the help of someone logging into and using e.g. Teamviewer. (at least that is their claim)
3. I cannot connect the device with MI flash and therefore no flash of a ROM is possible which brings me to
4. In any case, I for sure have to ****ing open the phone and play with the EDL Touchpoints? Right?
If one has any further ideas let me know, I am really fed up with this ****.
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Okay that better explains your real issue
You had an issue with the lockscreen, which could had been resolved by removing encryption ( formatting user data ) by using ADB or using the Tool All in One. ) Unfortunately, you misunderstood what the issue was and flashed a rom without unchecking unlock bootloader.
Since the bootloader has been relocked, you may need the original account info that unlocked the bootloader. ( If it's still bound to the device) If possible contact the person that you bought the phone from and get their account, then you can use the steps that I listed above by placing the phone into EDL.
If you are asked for a Mi account password, after restoration, then the phone is absolutely still bound to the previous owners account.
You do not necessarily need to open the phone :
You can probably use ADB to place the phone into EDL mode : adb reboot edl
You can use an EDL cable Such as this one
On some phones it is possible to enter EDL by pressing and holding the power button and the volume up and down simultaneously, you can very that the phone is in EDL by connecting it to your PC then go to Control Panel/System/ports <<<< Here you will see port 9008, that means you are in EDL mode.
After installing fastboot rom via flash all.bat method
After connecting to WIFI, you may be asked for the Mi Cloud account (if linked) If so contact the previous owner for that account info, then once the phone has gone through setup, remove the account from the phone in settings/Backup ( It is also possible that the phone is not bound to a account) If no account is linked then you will be able to link a new account and then wait 72 to 360 hours to be able to re-unlock the bootloader.
If the phone is bound to a previous user,
The only option is to use a reputable service company who has a master unlock account. if this is indeed the case, you should try contact Xiaomi and see if they can recommend someplace close to where you live.
@berndbrecht
I just found out via the Mi-Globe website that a XDA member has an official Xiaomi Unlock account and the price is extremely fair: I would suggest contacting @NikSalsa
You can read the same article that I did here : https://mi-globe.com/unbrick-your-xiaomi-phone-without-authorized-mi-account/
Also, there are a couple of additional options listed , if you have trouble reaching NikSalsa

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Bricked Redmi K20 Pro, stuck in Recovery Bootloop

After trying all kinds of roms from here, I decided to go back to basics and flash a global stable ROM.
In the Mi Flash software I forgot to check the "Clean All" button, and left the default(I don't know why this is the default) "Clean All and lock"
Now, I'm stuck in a recovery(can go to fastboot as well) bootloop, can't even turn it off unless the battery dies. It says at the bottom : "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device"
I'm unable to flash it again using mi flash, unable to unlock it again as it gives me a weird chinese error, that translated, it think it says : "This phone has been used by account 622****418, by looking for phone lock"
Unable to boot into EDL, tried with a deep flash cable(seems it is not supported anymore)
I didn't open it, as I still have warranty(just bought it 3 weeks ago).
USB Debugging and OEM unlock are off as it was just flashed so it has default values.
The account on it is mine, but apparently mi Unlock is not recognizing it. My Mi account has different digits and I have permission to unlock the bootloader since last year.
Is there any way that I can go around this ?
I'm thankful for any advice that you have, guys...
Your device is most likely permanently bricked - when the bootloader is locked with a global ROM on a Chinese Xiaomi phone, nothing can be done to fix it - except one thing.
Are you sure you're booting into EDL mode correctly? I think you need to short two points on the main PCB while plugging in a USB cable. Xiaomi has a proprietary implementation of EDL mode - IIRC you need special Xiaomi software and a Mi account with the appropriate permissions (you can beg Xiaomi for permission on the Mi forums, or buy a working account from someone online). In EDL mode, you can re-flash the China ROM and recover the device.
Most likely, that's what I'll have to do, but I wanted to consume every chance and tutorial online before I remove the Back glass...SO it's Service Center or Test Point with auth accounts, which it's hard to get. I rather pay. Just wanted to make sure that it's bricked from my perspective, like I can't do anything to fix it from my end. Thanks
There is nothing you can do, the bootloader is now locked and you are on a rom that's not matching.
I used the Russian tech reported in one of the other threads about bricked k20 pro, costed me $20 and I needed to open up the phone, and do test point edl which were all easy and well worth it to save the $650 AUD I paid for the phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/help/destroyed-error-fastboot-locked-t3946012/page6
just add him on whatsapp and be nice to the tech and he will help you. I saw other posts if you ask him like an ass then he will ignore you.
I definitely don't want to open the phone. If it comes to that, I rather pay someone to do everything with proper tools and software.
You know, try to get in touch with xiaomi support. Explain The case and maybe they unlock it for you from there.
Hey Bro
Blitzz.666 said:
After trying all kinds of roms from here, I decided to go back to basics and flash a global stable ROM.
In the Mi Flash software I forgot to check the "Clean All" button, and left the default(I don't know why this is the default) "Clean All and lock"
Now, I'm stuck in a recovery(can go to fastboot as well) bootloop, can't even turn it off unless the battery dies. It says at the bottom : "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device"
I'm unable to flash it again using mi flash, unable to unlock it again as it gives me a weird chinese error, that translated, it think it says : "This phone has been used by account 622****418, by looking for phone lock"
Unable to boot into EDL, tried with a deep flash cable(seems it is not supported anymore)
I didn't open it, as I still have warranty(just bought it 3 weeks ago).
USB Debugging and OEM unlock are off as it was just flashed so it has default values.
The account on it is mine, but apparently mi Unlock is not recognizing it. My Mi account has different digits and I have permission to unlock the bootloader since last year.
Is there any way that I can go around this ?
I'm thankful for any advice that you have, guys...
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Did you find any solution without edl method? Cause currently I'm facing the same problem.
The only solution here is to go into EDL Mode, if you dont have an authorized mi account, I recommend s-unlock.com they have an automated service and their own tool to flash your phone, go check them out. If you have doubt opening the phone, it isnt hard. Just use playing card first and dont remove it, then find an old credit card to continue further gently.
Shaonhider97 said:
Did you find any solution without edl method? Cause currently I'm facing the same problem.
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After removing the back of my phone and fixing it with the help of an awesome dude from Japan found on whatsapp...I tried to unlock my bootloader again, and realised that the account I had in my phone was not the one that I was entering on miUnlock. I couldn't see that because the error message at 99% was in trad Chinese.
Maybe it would've worked if I knew that. If you go into Fastboot and try to unlock it, what message do you get?

Redmi 6 Pro (Faked Mi A2 Lite) bricked

So, some days ago I've purchased a Mi A2 Lite. Right after starting it and testing it's basic functions, I headed right away to the computer to change ROMs. When I booted TWRP through fastboot, I wiped system to install another ROM, but the roms i'd downloaded wouldn't flash. Then, suddenly, TWRP touch stops working. I found then that it was a normal thing, and a guy posted in a thread that locking and unlocking his bootloader made TWRP work again (I did try to boot it again and didn't work). So I locked the device through a simple tool. Now, I can't unlock the bootloader in anyway. MiUnlock requires binding the device to an account (my device doesn't have an OS anymore since I wiped it), can't unlock it through fastboot (token verification failed), can't enter adb through commands because it is locked. MiFlash requires an authorized account to flash. QFIL doesn't flash because by entering in EDL Mode through test points, you have to start flashing fast, otherwise it won't be able to read hello packet, but the QFIL app takes too long to start flashing, I click it, it loads and loads, and just says it couldn't read packet. I'm trying to unbrick this device for 4 days long.
Now, the reason I say it is a faked Mi A2 Lite (can't know it for sure, actually) are these:
-Although the device came new from fabric, all the box and acessories had their plastics and stickers, the device came unlocked.
-The device came with Android One (which is right, as I bought a Mi A2 Lite), but has a Mi-Recovery 3.0, which is from MIUI systems, and Redmi 6 Pro has MIUI.
-When trying to unlock it through fastboot, I entered some commands to get info of the device, the interesting ones were these:
imei: (blank)
product: sakura (which is Redmi 6 Pro)
version-bootloader:MSM8953_DAISY1.0_20181019193735
I am from Brazil, and I am mostly sure that it is original and came this way from Xiaomi because the seller gave me the receipt and says he buys from authorized seller. And everything came with it's plastics on, the box was sealed-new, so I don't believe the seller did this, I believe Xiaomi did this mi a2 lite/redmi 6 pro confusion.
EDIT: I'm now sure it's Xiaomi's fault as I've found another identical cases where they had "sakura" devices with "daisy" bootloaders (exactly same versions), they probably chose to do this, which is worse than this being a mistake.
Could you guys help me, don't know what to do anymore. If you need more info to solve this problem, please ask, I'll post them right away.
@GNDawg
Well, I search around and it seems to be most likely a Xiaomi fault. they flashed a wrong firmware but it also could be that some seller in the chain took a bricked device, changed back over and flashed a rom that it had available either changing or not motherboard from the original but this is just a theory hard to proof.
Anyway now your best bet would be try to flash through an unnoficial tool like QPST download drivers and follow carefully instructions to update then onto your pc http://www.androidbrick.com/download/qualcomm-qdloader-hs-9008-edl-usb-driver/ and here is a tutorial how to use it https://c.mi.com/thread-226346-1-1.html this tool gives error on several cases so you have to search probably a modded sahara file for other MSM8953 to fix it.
And here a thread with a different method, the idea is try to boot from the sdcard, you could need some files to do it like a part of the system dumped for other user with the same device, this thread is just a reference for other model https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-unbrick-via-external-sdcard-qfil-t3748946
I did in the past the file to be flashed onto TWRP and dump it, I´ll try to search for it
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@GNDawg
Well, I search around and it seems to be most likely a Xiaomi fault. they flashed a wrong firmware but it also could be that some seller in the chain took a bricked device, changed back over and flashed a rom that it had available either changing or not motherboard from the original but this is just a theory hard to proof.
Anyway now your best bet would be try to flash through an unnoficial tool like QPST download drivers and follow carefully instructions to update then onto your pc http://www.androidbrick.com/download/qualcomm-qdloader-hs-9008-edl-usb-driver/ and here is a tutorial how to use it https://c.mi.com/thread-226346-1-1.html this tool gives error on several cases so you have to search probably a modded sahara file for other MSM8953 to fix it.
And here a thread with a different method, the idea is try to boot from the sdcard, you could need some files to do it like a part of the system dumped for other user with the same device, this thread is just a reference for other model https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-unbrick-via-external-sdcard-qfil-t3748946
I did in the past the file to be flashed onto TWRP and dump it, I´ll try to search for it
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Hey man, I didn't quite understand the tutorial you passed me, because it just says to build a EDL Cable and then flash it through MiFlash, as far as I understood. I'm so tired I think I'm gonna pay s-unlock to unbrick this damn phone, are they trustworthy? The service doesn't need TeamViewer anymore, they've built a tool which needs an account with credits (you pay for them), and then you can flash using these credits, I wonder if the process fails, will the credits be gone? hahaha man, look at the level we're at, thank you Xiaomi!
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Hey man, I didn't quite understand the tutorial you passed me, because it just says to build a EDL Cable and then flash it through MiFlash, as far as I understood. I'm so tired I think I'm gonna pay s-unlock to unbrick this damn phone, are they trustworthy? The service doesn't need TeamViewer anymore, they've built a tool which needs an account with credits (you pay for them), and then you can flash using these credits, I wonder if the process fails, will the credits be gone? hahaha man, look at the level we're at, thank you Xiaomi!
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In the post in spanish there are some useful links like Qualcomm 9008-USB drivers and other to explain how to avoid drivers verification on Windows, this could be necessary to get a perfect connection among your device and pc although I´m begin to suspect that motherboard is damaged at some level, I say you this cause I had similar problem in different circumstances with a Xiaomi device in the past; briefly explained an user uploaded incorrect files to some site and I flashed onto my device and some of the files were for other model; result: totally bricked, I tried a lot of guides and method but I didn´t give out till I was absolutely sure that there was nothing more to do with. Finally I had to buy other motherboard and that device now is working fine.
I commented about a method to "burn" a part of the image in an external SDcard, a part of the system image means just about 100 or 200 MB sized of the image, I shared year/s ago a zip to obtain it (I didn´t find now) so some user that have same device can flash it through TWRP and so dump this "part/fraction" of system, then they can share with you, you burn it using the disc image utility inbuilt on Windows and then apply to your device and this way your device do an attempt to boot from this SDcard, then you can flash normally all the whole rom through XiaoMi flash. But your case is slightly different, it seems like not a totally brick, in my case I didn´t have any partition working like fastboot, recovery, nothing at all. The third link refers to something similar to the exposed above.
Referent to this service, you have to be sure that they can do something with a device that can´t communicate correctly with XiaoMi flash and you said me first that the tool needs an account authorized but then you said that the tool began but finally failed to flash that mean that the tool can work without an authorization, if this is true you only have to refine the method to use it correctly.
Probably you can upload an image while you´re attempting in XiaoMi flash to see how is detecting it.
SubwayChamp said:
In the post in spanish there are some useful links like Qualcomm 9008-USB drivers and other to explain how to avoid drivers verification on Windows, this could be necessary to get a perfect connection among your device and pc although I´m begin to suspect that motherboard is damaged at some level, I say you this cause I had similar problem in different circumstances with a Xiaomi device in the past; briefly explained an user uploaded incorrect files to some site and I flashed onto my device and some of the files were for other model; result: totally bricked, I tried a lot of guides and method but I didn´t give out till I was absolutely sure that there was nothing more to do with. Finally I had to buy other motherboard and that device now is working fine.
I commented about a method to "burn" a part of the image in an external SDcard, a part of the system image means just about 100 or 200 MB sized of the image, I shared year/s ago a zip to obtain it (I didn´t find now) so some user that have same device can flash it through TWRP and so dump this "part/fraction" of system, then they can share with you, you burn it using the disc image utility inbuilt on Windows and then apply to your device and this way your device do an attempt to boot from this SDcard, then you can flash normally all the whole rom through XiaoMi flash. But your case is slightly different, it seems like not a totally brick, in my case I didn´t have any partition working like fastboot, recovery, nothing at all. The third link refers to something similar to the exposed above.
Referent to this service, you have to be sure that they can do something with a device that can´t communicate correctly with XiaoMi flash and you said me first that the tool needs an account authorized but then you said that the tool began but finally failed to flash that mean that the tool can work without an authorization, if this is true you only have to refine the method to use it correctly.
Probably you can upload an image while you´re attempting in XiaoMi flash to see how is detecting it.
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So, there's this problem that happens when the software can't connect to the device if I take too long to flash after entering EDL Mode, I've seen a lot of other cases of this "problem" too. I have to test point and flash right after, which is no problem in MiFlash, but in QFIL and QPST it looks like it takes too long to connect with the device and then it fails. But I've seen that S-Unlock uses
their own tool called XiaomiTool, where they create an account for you which has credits. Then the tool uses the credits to flash. It's quite confusing... but you don't need to grant them TeamViewer access, which if way more safer than the previous method. Man... I had a ZUK device before, there was no AntiRollback ****, I didn't even had to unlock a bootloader in the first place you would just wipe and flash all day long for as long as you'd want, I was in heaven and didn't know it.
Also, I'm pretty sure the softwares detect the device just fine, the device connects through 9008 port, and they detect it right after connecting it.
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So, there's this problem that happens when the software can't connect to the device if I take too long to flash after entering EDL Mode, I've seen a lot of other cases of this "problem" too. I have to test point and flash right after, which is no problem in MiFlash, but in QFIL and QPST it looks like it takes too long to connect with the device and then it fails. But I've seen that S-Unlock uses
their own tool called XiaomiTool, where they create an account for you which has credits. Then the tool uses the credits to flash. It's quite confusing... but you don't need to grant them TeamViewer access, which if way more safer than the previous method. Man... I had a ZUK device before, there was no AntiRollback ****, I didn't even had to unlock a bootloader in the first place you would just wipe and flash all day long for as long as you'd want, I was in heaven and didn't know it.
Also, I'm pretty sure the softwares detect the device just fine, the device connects through 9008 port, and they detect it right after connecting it.
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You say that through XiaoMi Flash (also usually called MiFlash tool) the flash process begins then no need to an authorized account, right? if this is right then now the only challenge is get the tool to work fine and in this case I guess that the best would be to try with some tricks like:
- Uninstall all the drivers (I know you say that pc detects it but it seems that in the way it is disconnecting).
- Before to reinstall them again disable signature verification from Windows to avoid that some firewall/antivirus cut the drivers to be installed properly.
- Check that the folder where the images and the scripts are, be in the last directory/path in the tool an short the name where it contained for "6mipro" for example without spaces.
- Move all the files of the rom to the same drive and folder where XiaoMi flash is installed usually C drive.
- Prepare previously all the tool and the path and just to the end put device in download mode, with battery disconnected and fingerprint is also recommendable to get out.
- Try with firmware for 6 Pro and also for A2 Lite.
Regarding this service is extrange how they can take control over device, no remote service, nor IMEI required or IP digits, How they can put a firmware onto your device this way!. There are other services that you can consult before to accept this unless you find some positive reference about it.
SubwayChamp said:
You say that through XiaoMi Flash (also usually called MiFlash tool) the flash process begins then no need to an authorized account, right? if this is right then now the only challenge is get the tool to work fine and in this case I guess that the best would be to try with some tricks like:
- Uninstall all the drivers (I know you say that pc detects it but it seems that in the way it is disconnecting).
- Before to reinstall them again disable signature verification from Windows to avoid that some firewall/antivirus cut the drivers to be installed properly.
- Check that the folder where the images and the scripts are, be in the last directory/path in the tool an short the name where it contained for "6mipro" for example without spaces.
- Move all the files of the rom to the same drive and folder where XiaoMi flash is installed usually C drive.
- Prepare previously all the tool and the path and just to the end put device in download mode, with battery disconnected and fingerprint is also recommendable to get out.
- Try with firmware for 6 Pro and also for A2 Lite.
Regarding this service is extrange how they can take control over device, no remote service, nor IMEI required or IP digits, How they can put a firmware onto your device this way!. There are other services that you can consult before to accept this unless you find some positive reference about it.
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No, it does need an authorized account, but first it has to connect to the device, after it suceeds, it then asks for the account. I don't think that it "disconnecting" is a big issue, only if the Xiaomi Tool that the S-Unlock guys use also takes a long time to connect to the device.
To explain the problem more precisely, the software tells me "cannot read hello packet if I press the button too long after connecting EDL, it fails seconds after clicking to flash. If I connect the device and flash right away, it suceeds and then proceeds to ask the authorized account.
And about the service, they don't actually take control over the device, I would do the flashing myself, the only thing they do is provide the account necessary to flash, but it isn't in the MiFlash tool, it's the XiaomiTool (they give the link to the app), where it first asks for an account, then only after logging in it can start the flashing process. One of those cases I've talked about that were just like mine were solved with these guys.
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No, it does need an authorized account, but first it has to connect to the device, after it suceeds, it then asks for the account. I don't think that it "disconnecting" is a big issue, only if the Xiaomi Tool that the S-Unlock guys use also takes a long time to connect to the device.
To explain the problem more precisely, the software tells me "cannot read hello packet if I press the button too long after connecting EDL, it fails seconds after clicking to flash. If I connect the device and flash right away, it suceeds and then proceeds to ask the authorized account.
And about the service, they don't actually take control over the device, I would do the flashing myself, the only thing they do is provide the account necessary to flash, but it isn't in the MiFlash tool, it's the XiaomiTool (they give the link to the app), where it first asks for an account, then only after logging in it can start the flashing process. One of those cases I've talked about that were just like mine were solved with these guys.
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Ok, now the things are most clear, I never need an authorized account (by fortune) I´m not sure and I expect that my actual doesn´t need it just in case.
When you connect for first time to the tool and try to flash then the tool allows you continue but of course then it prompts for an authorization, from here you can´t try a second attempt in the same time that it remains connected this will lead you then of a few minutes to a fail like "sahara fail" or "cannot read packet".
In my experience the second attempt didn´t work at all so you have to disconnect device and restart the tool to can try it again.
As far I understand this is similar to a patched Odin for Samsung devices to bypass some security controls but in this case they provide you a patched XiaoMi tool which is controlled remotely to get authorized. It has sense and it seems trustworthy.
I don´t know if actually Xiaomi authorizes new account users https://miui.blog/any-devices/mi-account-authorization-tips/
And Probably you can try first an older version of MiPhone, previous than XiaoMi flash https://www.xiaomiflash.com/download/
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Ok, now the things are most clear, I never need an authorized account (by fortune) I´m not sure and I expect that my actual doesn´t need it just in case.
When you connect for first time to the tool and try to flash then the tool allows you continue but of course then it prompts for an authorization, from here you can´t try a second attempt in the same time that it remains connected this will lead you then of a few minutes to a fail like "sahara fail" or "cannot read packet".
In my experience the second attempt didn´t work at all so you have to disconnect device and restart the tool to can try it again.
As far I understand this is similar to a patched Odin for Samsung devices to bypass some security controls but in this case they provide you a patched XiaoMi tool which is controlled remotely to get authorized. It has sense and it seems trustworthy.
I don´t know if actually Xiaomi authorizes new account users https://miui.blog/any-devices/mi-account-authorization-tips/
And Probably you can try first an older version of MiPhone, previous than XiaoMi flash https://www.xiaomiflash.com/download/
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Hey man, I bought the S-Unlock service, I tried to flash the daisy ROM but it wouldn't send the "firehose_emmc_something" succesfully, so I tried the Redmi 6 Pro ROM i'd downloaded (Xiaomi_Redmi_6_Pro_V9.6.4.0.ODMMIFD_20180730.0000.00_8.1_Global_XFT) and it succesfully flashed!!!!!
BUT, it doesn't boot. "This version of MIUI can't be installed on this device."
Any ideas? In the support group of S-Unlock they say this happens when you flash a global rom into a chinese device, which can only receive global roms with unlocked bootloaders. An admin from the group told me to flash chinese ROM.
EDIT: sent the command fastboot getvar all:
product: sakura_india
it ****ing changed hahaha, now I'll probably have to flash an indian ROM, but I'll have to pay again, I really want to give up this device...
GNDawg said:
Hey man, I bought the S-Unlock service, I tried to flash the daisy ROM but it wouldn't send the "firehose_emmc_something" succesfully, so I tried the Redmi 6 Pro ROM i'd downloaded (Xiaomi_Redmi_6_Pro_V9.6.4.0.ODMMIFD_20180730.0000.00_8.1_Global_XFT) and it succesfully flashed!!!!!
BUT, it doesn't boot. "This version of MIUI can't be installed on this device."
Any ideas? In the support group of S-Unlock they say this happens when you flash a global rom into a chinese device, which can only receive global roms with unlocked bootloaders. An admin from the group told me to flash chinese ROM.
EDIT: sent the command fastboot getvar all:
product: sakura_india
it ****ing changed hahaha, now I'll probably have to flash an indian ROM, but I'll have to pay again, I really want to give up this device...
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The service is very limited, they had to guide you to a final success, it´s a shame.
It was hard to know exactly what firmware is the proper for this "hybrid" phone. The theory is right, this might be an indian version but I guess that you didn´t receive at first the getvar product as sakura_india.
It might be great if they can unlock bootloader and this way you can do anything on it.
Did you see bootloader status or if you can flash something now through fastboot?
Try with other tool for Qualcomm from here https://androidmtk.com/category/tools maybe some of them work.
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The service is very limited, they had to guide you to a final success, it´s a shame.
It was hard to know exactly what firmware is the proper for this "hybrid" phone. The theory is right, this might be an indian version but I guess that you didn´t receive at first the getvar product as sakura_india.
It might be great if they can unlock bootloader and this way you can do anything on it.
Did you see bootloader status or if you can flash something now through fastboot?
Try with other tool for Qualcomm from here https://androidmtk.com/category/tools maybe some of them work.
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The service is only to give me the EDL Authorization, they don't care if what I flash, they just grant me this permission to flash in EDL, which ****ing xiaomi requires. They have a bootloader unlocking service, but for MIUI v9 only, and there isn't an option for my phone (neither mi a2 lite nor redmi 6 pro). I'm willing to try again, it would cost me 10 dollars more, but I need to know what Rom works for this thing. I don't think these tools will work because the phone continues the same, but now with a ROM which the device doesn't accept because of locked bootloader which I can't unlock.
EDIT: I've read in an article from XDA that booting MIUI Roms in the Redmi 6 pro can brick it. I'll have to flash a custom rom?
GNDawg said:
The service is only to give me the EDL Authorization, they don't care if what I flash, they just grant me this permission to flash in EDL, which ****ing xiaomi requires. They have a bootloader unlocking service, but for MIUI v9 only, and there isn't an option for my phone (neither mi a2 lite nor redmi 6 pro). I'm willing to try again, it would cost me 10 dollars more, but I need to know what Rom works for this thing.
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If the limit is according a certain time and not number of flashing sessions I think you have to follow these simple rules:
- Flash first an Indian version of 6 Pro http://en.miui.com/download-349.html#545 (choose stable not developer rom)
- Prepare/download if it exists a chinese version, I´m not sure it does so device was release for India but some guys are talking that they bought with a chinese firmware although in the official site there is only an Indian firmware.
- Keep in mind that this device has ARB so don´t try with a lower build number version.
I don't think these tools will work because the phone continues the same, but now with a ROM which the device doesn't accept because of locked bootloader which I can't unlock.
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No, this tool can work as the same way that XiaoMi flash can, the same thing that both can´t achieve is that a wrong firmware can work/boot up on your device due to regional locking security. Maybe you can try this simple tool before https://androidmtk.com/download-emmc-dl-tool anyway if doesn´t result probably the best would be go for a second chance with that service.
SubwayChamp said:
If the limit is according a certain time and not number of flashing sessions I think you have to follow these simple rules:
- Flash first an Indian version of 6 Pro http://en.miui.com/download-349.html#545 (choose stable not developer rom)
- Prepare/download if it exists a chinese version, I´m not sure it does so device was release for India but some guys are talking that they bought with a chinese firmware although in the official site there is only an Indian firmware.
- Keep in mind that this device has ARB so don´t try with a lower build number version.
No, this tool can work as the same way that XiaoMi flash can, the same thing that both can´t achieve is that a wrong firmware can work/boot up on your device due to regional locking security. Maybe you can try this simple tool before https://androidmtk.com/download-emmc-dl-tool anyway if doesn´t result probably the best would be go for a second chance with that service.
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No, every flash costs 10 credits, which costs 10 dollars. If I get it wrong, I have to pay again.
What I meant by the tools not working is that just like Xiaomi flash, they require the EDL authorization.
I tried with emmc tool, but I couldn't get it to work, it gives me "Failed to connect to phone"
Adding the edit I put in the previous reply, I read an article here in XDA saying that flashing MIUI Rom in Redmi6 pro (along with other devices) may brick the device just like my device is bricked right now (https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-miui-global-locked-bootloader-xiaomi-brick/
So, will I have to flash custom rom?
GNDawg said:
No, every flash costs 10 credits, which costs 10 dollars. If I get it wrong, I have to pay again.
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Ah ok, then the best is go direct to the safest zone flashing the rom linked in my previous post.
What I meant by the tools not working is that just like Xiaomi flash, they require the EDL authorization.
I tried with emmc tool, but I couldn't get it to work, it gives me "Failed to connect to phone"
Adding the edit I put in the previous reply, I read an article here in XDA saying that flashing MIUI Rom in Redmi6 pro (along with other devices) may brick the device just like my device is bricked right now (https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-miui-global-locked-bootloader-xiaomi-brick/
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Yes, this is now the scenario, to be honest your device is now "double" bricked, first time was bricked due to relock bootloader while a non-proper firmware was shipped with i.e. a Mi A2 Lite firmware on a different device. And the second time now when you flashed a a Global rom over a device that supposedly was (it had to be) shipped with an indian/chinese firmware.
But don´t worry about it, device at this way won´t boot due to a locked bootloader, if you still can enter to fastboot and recovery no signals of serious damages.
So, will I have to flash custom rom?
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No, never try it yet with locked bootloader untill you unlocket it, this won´t result as same as try to modify any partition or file you can´t by now, your device simply won´t boot at all.
SubwayChamp said:
Ah ok, then the best is go direct to the safest zone flashing the rom linked in my previous post.
Yes, this is now the scenario, to be honest your device is now "double" bricked, first time was bricked due to relock bootloader while a non-proper firmware was shipped with i.e. a Mi A2 Lite firmware on a different device. And the second time now when you flashed a a Global rom over a device that supposedly was (it had to be) shipped with an indian/chinese firmware.
But don´t worry about it, device at this way won´t boot due to a locked bootloader, if you still can enter to fastboot and recovery no signals of serious damages.
No, never try it yet with locked bootloader untill you unlocket it, this won´t result as same as try to modify any partition or file you can´t by now, your device simply won´t boot at all.
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Hey, so I downloaded the ROM you linked, but it is in .zip format, and the files inside are different from the other ROMs I downloaded, which are in .tgz (I think these are fastboot ROM files, dunno, but they are all in the same format and arrangement), I searched and found a ROM in MIUI site (http://en.miui.com/a-234.html).
The file name is sakura_india_global_images_V10.3.3.0.PDMMIXM_20190711.0000.00_9.0_global_400152c914.tgz
Looks like the same as the one you sent, but in tgz, since it is sakura india global image, 10.3.3.0 and 9.0.
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Hey, so I downloaded the ROM you linked, but it is in .zip format, and the files inside are different from the other ROMs I downloaded, which are in .tgz (I think these are fastboot ROM files, dunno, but they are all in the same format and arrangement), I searched and found a ROM in MIUI site (http://en.miui.com/a-234.html).
The file name is sakura_india_global_images_V10.3.3.0.PDMMIXM_20190711.0000.00_9.0_global_400152c914.tgz
Looks like the same as the one you sent, but in tgz, since it is sakura india global image, 10.3.3.0 and 9.0.
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Oh my bad, I linked the rom that is for recovery, the link that you have this is the right firmware to flash through fastboot.
SubwayChamp said:
Oh my bad, I linked the rom that is for recovery, the link that you have this is the right firmware to flash through fastboot.
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**** man, I'm so frustrared, flashed this ROM and got the same ****ing thing. "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device."
fastboot getvar all
version-bootloader:MSM8953_DAISY2.0_20190711190946
(bootloader) hw-revision:10001
(bootloader) rollback_ver:2
(bootloader) serialno:09d58bc30805
(bootloader) kernel:lk
(bootloader) product:sakura_india
I found that if you send fastboot getvar anti you get if your phone has got antiroll or something like this
fastboot getvar anti
anti:
it gives me blank...
I think I may have another chance to flash, I have some credits, don't know if they are enough, what ROM should I try next if I can? I was thinking maybe chinese ROM?
GNDawg said:
**** man, I'm so frustrared, flashed this ROM and got the same ****ing thing. "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device."
fastboot getvar all
version-bootloader:MSM8953_DAISY2.0_20190711190946
(bootloader) hw-revision:10001
(bootloader) rollback_ver:2
(bootloader) serialno:09d58bc30805
(bootloader) kernel:lk
(bootloader) product:sakura_india
I found that if you send fastboot getvar anti you get if your phone has got antiroll or something like this
fastboot getvar anti
anti:
it gives me blank...
I think I may have another chance to flash, I have some credits, don't know if they are enough, what ROM should I try next if I can? I was thinking maybe chinese ROM?
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Redmi 6Pro as same as Mi A2 Lite have ARB but actually bootloader revisions are not implementing it so it stays as blank (a kind of zero), when your device reach value 5 then you can´t downgrade anymore on locked bootloaders.
There is something very strange that unfortunately marked your device as practically unusable. The system partition seems to be wrong from the fabric.
It´s hard to know which firmware it´s the correct. Did you see those users with the same problem? maybe you can ask them in some forum for sure.
If exists a chinese version as stated in my previous post this would be the next chosing and the next if exists a chinese version of Mi A2 Lite so I wonder how they installed Android One previously.
SubwayChamp said:
Redmi 6Pro as same as Mi A2 Lite have ARB but actually bootloader revisions are not implementing it so it stays as blank (a kind of zero), when your device reach value 5 then you can´t downgrade anymore on locked bootloaders.
There is something very strange that unfortunately marked your device as practically unusable. The system partition seems to be wrong from the fabric.
It´s hard to know which firmware it´s the correct. Did you see those users with the same problem? maybe you can ask them in some forum for sure.
If exists a chinese version as stated in my previous post this would be the next chosing and the next if exists a chinese version of Mi A2 Lite so I wonder how they installed Android One previously.
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I think the main problem is the locked bootloader, the device came unlocked so they must've installed android one easily.
I was searching for those similar cases I'd said and found at least 4 more, where they had Mi A2 Lite with sakura product name. Some of them said they had LineageOS installed... I don't remember seeing any Lineage symbols when I booted the device and I know it because I used on my previous device, I only know it was Android One.
In one of the cases, the buyer talked to the seller who showed him all of the other A2 Lite he had were just like his, with LineageOS installed. That's so bad man...
Another useful info, in the back of the phone there's a Model Number, and it matches the box model number, so it isn't counterfeit or scammed, I'm sure this came from Xiaomi.
And one of the cases were solved flashing MIUI China version, I believe that the only way these are not from Xiaomi is everybody having bought from the same chinese seller who did this, so it would make sense that only MIUI Chinese version works, I'll try it, since it's the only option.
I think I'll not be able to flash daisy ROMs, when I tried two daisy ROMs, in both cases the firehose thingy wouldn't send correctly and the flash would fail, sakura ones work fine.
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I think the main problem is the locked bootloader, the device came unlocked so they must've installed android one easily.
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Well, here is where my theory that some reseller had to do the whole mistake so the device come locked by default and if Xiaomi flashed Android One also they have to make an A/B partition scheme and this didn´t happen, anyway this is just for the record BUT this could be useful to claim your rights to the seller so if they didn´t do by itself then they had the obligation to buy from a reseller a good device to can sell it to a client in a well form and this is achieve without any technical skill just comparing the IMEIs declared from the box with device itself. Also atleast in my country R6Pro is cheaper than Mi A2 Lite so has sense that they bucked some dollars with it.
I was searching for those similar cases I'd said and found at least 4 more, where they had Mi A2 Lite with sakura product name. Some of them said they had LineageOS installed... I don't remember seeing any Lineage symbols when I booted the device and I know it because I used on my previous device, I only know it was Android One.
In one of the cases, the buyer talked to the seller who showed him all of the other A2 Lite he had were just like his, with LineageOS installed. That's so bad man...
Another useful info, in the back of the phone there's a Model Number, and it matches the box model number, so it isn't counterfeit or scammed, I'm sure this came from Xiaomi.
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I guess they confussed LineageOs with Android One, in Pie there is not many differences at a quick view,
And one of the cases were solved flashing MIUI China version, I believe that the only way these are not from Xiaomi is everybody having bought from the same chinese seller who did this, so it would make sense that only MIUI Chinese version works, I'll try it, since it's the only option.
I think I'll not be able to flash daisy ROMs, when I tried two daisy ROMs, in both cases the firehose thingy wouldn't send correctly and the flash would fail, sakura ones work fine.
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In this site there are many firmware versions https://xiaomifirmware.com/roms/download-official-roms-for-redmi-6-pro/ probably you have to choose the chinese version that came first with device and not try to upgrade it to the latest contrarily as we think before. I read that Redmi 6 Pro did come with Oreo 8.1 and although it had a Pie firmware was from other device and it won´t be considered as a downgrade in this case so never had Pie firmware based on Miui.
I did find this but I don´t know if it´s reliable, if unlocking bootloader can be done device will free for any rom http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=5997528&pid=35773053

Bricked MI 9T PRO

Hi all,
After MIUI 12 update which was horrible imo (performances mostly). I decided install back miui 11 with lastest MIUI 11 recovery ZIP. I downloaded it on my phone, I went into setting and selected the package. The phone accepted to install, it just warn me that not wiping data could cause problems. I ignored that because I thought I could get back to recovery to wipe data if the phone didn't boot.
But I didn't know all the antirollback security, and why would I? the phone accepted the zip I wanted to install, it's a locked phone (bootloader).
But now the phone is bricked and says something is damaged. I don't have access to recovery. Just fastboot, which I cannot use since bootloader is locked (since when we can't fastboot flash stock signed images with fastboot when bootloader is locked? I thought we could)
I tried about everything, to flash with xiaomi flash tool, but there is no MIUI 12 fastboot images for now.
I tried many times unlocking the bootloader but there is an error in chinese that doesn't mean really anything after translation, or google research. It checks my account it all seems good, my account has security check done then goes to 100 percent and show an error.
So I can't do anything, I contacted xiaomi for warranty but I have to send the phone for maybe weeks for them to repare it.
I suck that xiaomi is preventing me to fix my own phone, I have the knowlege and the tools to do it. It's so stupid.
If anyone as any suggestion, I'll be interested
You didn't do any wrong, just flash the vbmeta.img
The full instruction have in the link the part "system hass been destroyed" error solved..
Read the methaod..
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Don't give your phn any shop it is very simple thing. Your not need do anything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-beginners-guide-to-raphaelin-t4020543
mdnazmulislam1 said:
You didn't do any wrong, just flash the vbmeta.img
The full instruction have in the link the part "system hass been destroyed" error solved..
Read the methaod..
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Don't give your phn any shop it is very simple thing. Your not need do anything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-beginners-guide-to-raphaelin-t4020543
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Try reading the OP. They have not unlocked the bootloader, so can't flash anything.
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ayziaa said:
Hi all,
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If anyone as any suggestion, I'll be interested
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Your only other option is to EDL flash the phone yourself, with the paid for help from someone with a Xiaomi authorised account.
This requires you to open up the back of the phone to access the test point pins near the battery. Then using the pins to put the phone in EDL mode. You will then need to allow someone with an authorised account to remotely connect to your PC, so that they can flash your phone with their authorised account. The price varies, but I've heard lately it's around US $30-40.
There's a few guides on these forums on how to do all this. However, XDA won't allow advertising of paid services, so XDA mods have been deleting all posts containing the contact details of people who can actually flash the phone. To get the contact details, find recent posts from users that have successfully done this and PM them, to ask for the contact details of the person they used.
thank you for taking the time to reply. But after a day of trying everything I could I decided to send back the phone. It's on is way to amazon, they either gonna be able to fix it or send me a new one. I don't care at this point.
I just don't understand why I was unable to unlock bootloader.
And why would my phone accept to flash a zip from a fonctionning system that would destroy it. What amaze me the most is that MIUI didn't wan't to flash global MIUI zip of MIUI 12 but was ok with flashing from MIUI 12 to MIUI 11 knowing all that antirollback security. Mind blown!
ayziaa said:
thank you for taking the time to reply. But after a day of trying everything I could I decided to send back the phone. It's on is way to amazon, they either gonna be able to fix it or send me a new one. I don't care at this point.
I just don't understand why I was unable to unlock bootloader.
And why would my phone accept to flash a zip from a fonctionning system that would destroy it. What amaze me the most is that MIUI didn't wan't to flash global MIUI zip of MIUI 12 but was ok with flashing from MIUI 12 to MIUI 11 knowing all that antirollback security. Mind blown!
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Xiaomi software has no real quality control, you can brick the device by changing dpi in the settings

Unbrick Redmi 8

My phone suddenly get stucked into Redmi boot logo, cannot access system recovery but can access fastboot menu.
The problem is I hadn't enabled OEM unlock and developer options before. All the methods that I found so far requires bootloader unlock for that I also don't have MI account . What might be my next move? Thank you.
its hard to say what we can|t do with a still locked bootloader. if going to an authorized service center is out of reach, all we can do is try i guess. id still suggest going there if you can easily access your google account.
there are a few threads that say we can flash a still locked bl, but im not so sure.
Flash stock ROM/Recovery, lock bootloader?
Is there any guide on how I can complete return phone to stock and lock bootloader? Thank you.
forum.xda-developers.com
official stock roms can be hard to find on their site, heres an easier to navigate 1.
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
gl
With EDL mode? I'm in a similar situation, a friend's mother forced a shutdown during a firmware update and destroyed the system that way. Of course the bootloader is blocked. I find it extremely stupid of Xiaomi to rely on a working system to give you the chance to unlock the bootoader but I guess that's how you sell some extra phones.
So far I've taken out the rear cover and the plastic that goes on top of the motherboard, unplugged the battery and with an arduino cable and some fiddeling shorted the "boot" pins while connecting the USB cable. Seems to be working given that MiFlash has changed the locked bootloader error for "indice fuera de limites" or in English "index out of limits error". I guess I don't have the right ROM so I'm downloading another one, but I'm struggilng to find the correct original fastboot ROM. The first one I've downloaded from Mi Community, the second one is from xiaomifirmwareupdater, but is gonna take forever to download. And I mean... F-O-R-E-V-E-R
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With EDL mode?
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gl with that, as only authorized people can properly flash from there. while i havent used EDL, there are some trusty people who can help us out (ive seen it in tg groups)
a site did say maybe using another version can help, who knows it might do the trick
https://c.mi.com/thread-2027947-1-0.html
also seems weird how goolag hasnt fixed half flashing from destroying, last time i had that happen was '12

Retrieve photos from a phone stuck in bootloop

Hi guys!
I have the redmi k20 pro premium china rom, but its currently stuck in a bootloop so I cant get past the booting-up screen nor can i use the fastboot feature.
However, I still really want to get my photos from the phone, I don't have any cloud services connected.
I was wondering if there was any way to retrieve the photos since to get out of a bootloop I need to factory reset which will delete the memory.
Im willing to tear apart the phone however I doubt that will do anything?
Thanks in advance!!
(I wrote this question in the normal thread but found out there's a k20 specific one.)
leeleekyo said:
Hi guys!
I have the redmi k20 pro premium china rom, but its currently stuck in a bootloop so I cant get past the booting-up screen nor can i use the fastboot feature.
However, I still really want to get my photos from the phone, I don't have any cloud services connected.
I was wondering if there was any way to retrieve the photos since to get out of a bootloop I need to factory reset which will delete the memory.
Im willing to tear apart the phone however I doubt that will do anything?
Thanks in advance!!
(I wrote this question in the normal thread but found out there's a k20 specific one.)
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Hey
Depending on what you did if your bootloader is unlocked you can use Mi Flash Tool and flash the Fastboot ROM if you can get to there. Just make sure to select Save user data. If you can't get into Fastboot Mode it is possible to get the Phone working anyway on another way but everything will be deleted.
nabulsi08 said:
Hey
Depending on what you did if your bootloader is unlocked you can use Mi Flash Tool and flash the Fastboot ROM if you can get to there. Just make sure to select Save user data. If you can't get into Fastboot Mode it is possible to get the Phone working anyway on another way but everything will be deleted.
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I havent dont anything to my phone, so i assume my bootloader is still locked?
leeleekyo said:
I havent dont anything to my phone, so i assume my bootloader is still locked?
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When you turn on your phone, is there a lock sign? If yes it's unlocked and if no I don't know what to do because unlocking bootloader needs erasing everything. Maybe you can go to a repair shop which gives you somehow the photos back.
leeleekyo said:
I havent dont anything to my phone, so i assume my bootloader is still locked?
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To unlock the Bootloader, the owner has to do procedures...
install tools, register account on the Xiaomi side, request unlocking, wait 7 days...
If you bought the phone from Xiaomi (not a second hand or from a reseller) and you are not familiar with all the above, then your BL is for sure locked
In Fastboot, run the command and it will tell you if the BL is locked or not:
fastboot oem device-info
zgfg said:
To unlock the Bootloader, the owner has to do procedures...
install tools, register account on the Xiaomi side, request unlocking, wait 7 days...
If you bought the phone from Xiaomi (not a second hand or from a reseller) and you are not familiar with all the above, then your BL is for sure locked
In Fastboot, run the command and it will tell you if the BL is locked or not:
fastboot oem device-info
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Yes, but like I said it'll delete everything and the phone needs to be working to associate a Xiaomi Account via Mobile Data.
leeleekyo said:
Hi guys!
I have the redmi k20 pro premium china rom, but its currently stuck in a bootloop so I cant get past the booting-up screen nor can i use the fastboot feature.
However, I still really want to get my photos from the phone, I don't have any cloud services connected.
I was wondering if there was any way to retrieve the photos since to get out of a bootloop I need to factory reset which will delete the memory.
Im willing to tear apart the phone however I doubt that will do anything?
Thanks in advance!!
(I wrote this question in the normal thread but found out there's a k20 specific one.)
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This happened to me several times but luckily I used Magisk Unlimited Google Photos Storage Mod
nabulsi08 said:
Yes, but like I said it'll delete everything and the phone needs to be working to associate a Xiaomi Account via Mobile Data.
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Of course it will delete
But I said, if you IN THE PAST did not unlock Bootloader and did not buy it from a previous owner or reseller who did unlock, then the Bootloader is for sure locked since Xiaomi sells the phones with locked Bootloaders
Besides, if you cannot boot to the System, you cannot initiate now the procedure to unlock the Bootloader
zgfg said:
Of course it will delete
But I said, if you IN THE PAST did not unlock Bootloader and did not buy it from a previous owner or reseller who did unlock, then the Bootloader is for sure locked since Xiaomi sells the phones with locked Bootloader's
Besides, if you cannot boot to the System, you cannot initiate now the procedure to unlock the Bootloader
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Yes. I guess his photos are gone. Anyway I'd recommend for any rooted phone (I know his isn't) to use the Unlimited Google Photos Magisk Module.
nabulsi08 said:
Yes. I guess his photos are gone. Anyway I'd recommend for any rooted phone (I know his isn't) to use the Unlimited Google Photos Magisk Module.
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Photos can be also automatically stored to Mi Account
But most simply, from time to time, connect the phone to PC by USB cable and copy /DCIM/Camera folder to the PC
No need for unlocking Bootloader, no need for cloud accounts, etc
zgfg said:
Photos can be also automatically stored to Mi Account
But most simply, from time to time, connect the phone to PC by USB cable and copy /DCIM/Camera folder to the PC
No need for unlocking Bootloader, no need for cloud accounts, etc
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Mi Cloud has 15 GB and Magisk Mod gives you unlimited. That's why I mentioned it. But without doing anything like that, you're right.
So theres no way to retrieve it if the boot loader is locked?
leeleekyo said:
So theres no way to retrieve it if the boot loader is locked?
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I think not.

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