Question Relock the bootloader and brick ? - Xiaomi Mi 11

I'don't want to brick my phone and i just want to be sure : if i unlock my phone with 12.0.1.0.RKBEUOR and flash it with V12.0.3.0.RKBEUXM, can i re-lock the bootloader or i'will brick my phone ?

Pikaone41 said:
I'don't want to brick my phone and i just want to be sure : if i unlock my phone with 12.0.1.0.RKBEUOR and flash it with V12.0.3.0.RKBEUXM, can i re-lock the bootloader or i'will brick my phone ?
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What is RKBEUOR? Orange in Great Britain?

pittrich said:
What is RKBEUOR? Orange in Great Britain?
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no orange france

Pikaone41 said:
no orange france
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I think the most important acronym in the firmware. EU. Flashing the RKBEUXM should therefore not be a problem. Even without the bootloader unlock. OR only means that provider-specific functions are built in. If you don't know them or are unimportant, the XM works just as well.

pittrich said:
I think the most important acronym in the firmware. EU. Flashing the RKBEUXM should therefore not be a problem. Even without the bootloader unlock. OR only means that provider-specific functions are built in. If you don't know them or are unimportant, the XM works just as well.
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You think i can flash the rom without unlock my phone because it's the same base ( EU ). i must use flash_all.bat ?

Try this tool.
XiaoMiTool V2 - Modding of Xiaomi devices made easy for everyone
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Connect the mobile phone to the PC, start the tool. It checks your cell phone and offers you a compatible ROM.
So I flash all Xiaomi with the bootloader closed.

pittrich said:
Try this tool.
XiaoMiTool V2 - Modding of Xiaomi devices made easy for everyone
XiaoMiTool V2 is a easy to use tool to install rom on your Xiaomi device. Modding made easy for everyone! Download it for free now!
www.xiaomitool.com
Connect the mobile phone to the PC, start the tool. It checks your cell phone and offers you a compatible ROM.
So I flash all Xiaomi with the bootloader closed.
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xiaomi tool says i must unlock my bootloader to flash the XM version, no problem still 50hrs and it will be unlocked. the most important things to me is to re-lock after this. i'll try "flash all lock.bat" and pray to dont brick my phone.

Pikaone41 said:
xiaomi tool says i must unlock my bootloader to flash the XM version, no problem still 50hrs and it will be unlocked. the most important things to me is to re-lock after this. i'll try "flash all lock.bat" and pray to dont brick my phone.
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If you had to unlock the bootloader to flash the XM, I wouldn't relock again. That would surely lead to a brick.

Pikaone41 said:
xiaomi tool says i must unlock my bootloader to flash the XM version, no problem still 50hrs and it will be unlocked. the most important things to me is to re-lock after this. i'll try "flash all lock.bat" and pray to dont brick my phone.
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If you had to unlock the bootloader to flash the XM, I wouldn't relock again. That would surely lead to a brick.

Hi, do have imei repair this phone now ?

sefai77 said:
Hi, do have imei repair this phone now ?
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what do you mean ?

Pikaone41 said:
what do you mean ?
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i mean can i change imei, do you know this ?

sefai77 said:
i mean can i change imei, do you know this ?
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No, i don't know for this phone, the last time i change an imei was on galaxy s2 ....

Pikaone41 said:
No, i don't know for this phone, the last time i change an imei was on galaxy s2 ....
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ohh very last time thanks for answer

It's done ! I unlock my bootloader, flash 12.03.0 rkbeuxm and relock my bootloader successfully ! Adios orange rom !
thanks to all who help me.

Pikaone41 said:
It's done ! I unlock my bootloader, flash 12.03.0 rkbeuxm and relock my bootloader successfully ! Adios orange rom !
thanks to all who help me.
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Hello! Can you tell me what method you used to do it? I have a Mi 11 lite 5G, the ROM that came from the factory was a Vodafone EU and I changed it for a Global EU ROM, specifically this one: renoir_eea_global_images_V12.0.8.0.RKIEUXM, but in the process with My Flash Tool the bootloader had to be open, now I have this ROM working perfectly, but I want to close the bootloader to use Google Pay etc. So I am very interested in your method to achieve it.

janderklander75 said:
Hello! Can you tell me what method you used to do it? I have a Mi 11 lite 5G, the ROM that came from the factory was a Vodafone EU and I changed it for a Global EU ROM, specifically this one: renoir_eea_global_images_V12.0.8.0.RKIEUXM, but in the process with My Flash Tool the bootloader had to be open, now I have this ROM working perfectly, but I want to close the bootloader to use Google Pay etc. So I am very interested in your method to achieve it.
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With ADB : fastboot oem lock, but your phone will be wiped

Pikaone41 said:
With ADB : fastboot oem lock, but your phone will be wiped
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OK, thank you very much, I will try

I just got the mi 11 chinese version and have to wait for bootloader to unlock , I plan to flash the stock EU ROM via Fast Boot and worried banking / g pay etc wont work ?

Don't relock your bootloader with EU rom. Your chinese phone will be bricked.

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Xiaomi mi 9 bricked

Hi, guys. Such an unpleasant thing happened to me today. I have received my new xiaomi mi 9... But it has came with unlocked bootloader so i have locked it. And when i locked it then the phone got stuck on the recovery mode saying "this miui version can't be installed on this device" but it already came with this MIUI i did not change nothing i just wanted to lock the bootloader. Now i am bricked and i can't do nothing, i have tried to wipe all data, but did not help...
Does anybody know what can i do in this case?
TommyKing18 said:
Hi, guys. Such an unpleasant thing happened to me today. I have received my new xiaomi mi 9... But it has came with unlocked bootloader so i have locked it. And when i locked it then the phone got stuck on the recovery mode saying "this miui version can't be installed on this device" but it already came with this MIUI i did not change nothing i just wanted to lock the bootloader. Now i am bricked and i can't do nothing, i have tried to wipe all data, but did not help...
Does anybody know what can i do in this case?
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Follow these guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/unlocking-bootloader-immediately-t3926424
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/guide-how-flashed-twrp-xiaomi-eu-rom-t3912952
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Laptapper said:
Follow these guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/unlocking-bootloader-immediately-t3926424
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/how-to/guide-how-flashed-twrp-xiaomi-eu-rom-t3912952
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Thank you very much for help. I have read both but unfortunately i can not UNLOCK my bootloader… when i was trying to unlock the bootloader through MI UNLOCK, it says "Current account is not bound to this device". Otherwise if this was succesful and i could unlock it, then it would be easy i believe.
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F in the chat
Since you locked the boot loader, you'd have to flash (with fastboot) using the same flavor of miui which was installed. (example: chinese or eu variation), otherwise you won't be able to boot.
NikoSpeed said:
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you think you would know what to do?
nahsha said:
Since you locked the boot loader, you'd have to flash (with fastboot) using the same flavor of miui which was installed. (example: chinese or eu variation), otherwise you won't be able to boot.
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Yes, that i understood… There was EU variation with unlocked bootloader, which i do not know why, but okay…
But now i can not unlock it, it says, when i try to unlock it though fastboot with mi unlock, it says "Current acount is not bound to this device, ADD your acount and device in MIUI"s setting > developer options> mi unlock status.. but obviously i can not do it since i can not turn on my phone, its stuck on recovery mode.
TommyKing18 said:
Yes, that i understood… There was EU variation with unlocked bootloader, which i do not know why, but okay…
But now i can not unlock it, it says, when i try to unlock it though fastboot with mi unlock, it says "Current acount is not bound to this device, ADD your acount and device in MIUI"s setting > developer options> mi unlock status.. but obviously i can not do it since i can not turn on my phone, its stuck on recovery mode.
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Try recovering using this: https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/
nahsha said:
Try recovering using this: https://www.xiaomitool.com/V2/
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When i choosed "my device is bricked i want to unbrick it" it says, this option is not available yet..
I can help you
First of all you need chinese mi assistant
Second you need try three versions of roms(eeu , china , global) but im pretty sure that your phone is chinese version that bought from gray market and they unlock bootloader to install global rom
After you download these tell me, i guide you
Be sure download recovery rom (not fastboot)
It has .zip extension not tgz
emprazol said:
I can help you
First of all you need chinese mi assistant
Second you need try three versions of roms(eeu , china , global) but im pretty sure that your phone is chinese version that bought from gray market and they unlock bootloader to install global rom
After you download these tell me, i guide you
Be sure download recovery rom (not fastboot)
It has .zip extension not tgz
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Thanks a lot, i aprreciate your help! Now i am downloading Chinese ROM recovery ROM, chinese mi assistant i have already so let's see, i hope it will work.
TommyKing18 said:
Thanks a lot, i aprreciate your help! Now i am downloading Chinese ROM recovery ROM, chinese mi assistant i have already so let's see, i hope it will work.
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If you know how to sideload the rom then everything is become okay dont worry
After successful debrick you must bound you mi account to your phone and wait for bl unlock then reflash with mi flash tool and global rom
AND DONT LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER AGAIN
Yes, unfortunately i do not know how to sidload the rom... But when i have Chinese rom downloaded then what do i do with that? I connect the phone through mi assistant and there it can be flashed?
I had the same thing happen. You need to force a firmware flash ?
I had someone on xda recommend an excellent recovery tool.
It's called 'miflashpro'. It can be hard to find the English version. I did eventually but actually unbricked my Mi9 with the Italian version.
99% chance your cell can be fixed this way
bricked too
I'm having the same problem here, after wipe in twrp mode my phone restart and i'm blocked on bootloader screen.
Bryceicle1971 said:
I had the same thing happen. You need to force a firmware flash ?
I had someone on xda recommend an excellent recovery tool.
It's called 'miflashpro'. It can be hard to find the English version. I did eventually but actually unbricked my Mi9 with the Italian version.
99% chance your cell can be fixed this way
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I am having the same probelm. .i have accidently locked the bootloader and now stuck in recovery loop. And can not unlock bootloader as i didnt bind my account. Can u plz share the link of miflashpro
That's so unfortunate
TommyKing18 said:
Yes, unfortunately i do not know how to sideload the rom... But when i have Chinese rom downloaded then what do i do with that? I connect the phone through mi assistant and there it can be flashed?
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I did the same thing with a Mi CC9 relocked the bootloader by mistake thinking it was like any other android phone. Did you have a Xiaomi account associated with the phone and signed into after enabling oem unlock in developer options.
If tha'ts the case you can use https://en.miui.com/unlock/ tool from where but it checks your phone number to see whether its associated with mi unlock.
Otherwise you will have to use EDL method which involves disassembling back of phone and shorting out two pins to initialize EDL data transfer but you need a EDL associated account this (belief xiaomi has revoked everyone access to these)
Hello all members.I had same problem and I open this phone with suport from youtube .I try clean some connector and worming cpu and motherboard. After change the battery with new. When close the phone they suprised me and working good.After 10 hours again close and bricked. I try sake and again open .So....the real problem its not CPU and motherboard but some connector dont touch good. Sory for my English. I hope some other find which connector have problem in this phone and pm me. Now my MI 9 working good but I keep bickerful ...

replace russian rom official with global rom official

i bought a mi 9 lite and it came with the russian rom.
I wanted to unlock the bootloader and install the official globlal ROM with mi flash. can i lock the bootloader again with me flash when i install an official global rom?
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is there a guide to install a global rom without unlocking the bootloader? and without using tools?
You need to first unlock your bootloader in order to fastboot flash the global rom (using MiFlash). After that in the MiFlash tool there is an option to "Flash all and lock" which will lock your bootloader again. Unfortunately there is not a way of doing it to my knowledge without unlocking your bootloader.
Here's the official guide here: https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
Never, ever re-lock your bootloader as this will result in a hard brick that can only be resolved with EDL/authorized account!
Diabolik2770 said:
i bought a mi 9 lite and it came with the russian rom.
I wanted to unlock the bootloader and install the official globlal ROM with mi flash. can i lock the bootloader again with me flash when i install an official global rom?
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is there a guide to install a global rom without unlocking the bootloader? and without using tools?
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Your post is in the wrong section, this should be in guide, news, discussion
.M.D. said:
Never, ever re-lock your bootloader as this will result in a hard brick that can only be resolved with EDL/authorized account!
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Not to my knowledge. I have done it before with my device. Sure if you want to use custom roms/recoveries you will need to unlock your bootloader again which you can do if you are using an authorised account. However, if you are really worried about this happening, you might as well just keep your bootloader unlocked.
I bought a mi cc9 lite that came with a russian rom.
Before i could unlock my device, i was able to flash a global rom with a non official tool which name i can't remember.
Global rom was the only one i was able to flash. So yes it's possible.
ok
On which ROM and Device you CAN and CAN'T Lock Bootloader!
Echo2124 said:
Not to my knowledge. I have done it before with my device. Sure if you want to use custom roms/recoveries you will need to unlock your bootloader again which you can do if you are using an authorised account. However, if you are really worried about this happening, you might as well just keep your bootloader unlocked.
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I found this ....
https://c.mi.com/thread-2584760-1-1.html
I think you're right

Need help for downgrading

I am on MIUI 12.5.1.0.RJOINXM. My bootloader is locked. I don't have prior experience in flashing roms. Please help me to downgrade to MIUI 12.0.8. Thank you
No way. You must unlock bootloader then flash the older version with official Mi flash tool.
You can downgrade to any version using spflashtool easily, securely and safely.
VD171 said:
You can downgrade to any version using spflashtool easily, securely and safely.
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And this will the bootloader unlocked?
Jazzda said:
And this will the bootloader unlocked?
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No, you don't need unlocked bootloader.
No, it does not unlock the bootloader.
VD171 said:
No, you don't need unlocked bootloader.
No, it does not unlock the bootloader.
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Sorry, something happened while typing, it was not what I meant.
I want to know if an unlocked bootloader will be locked again if I downgrade MIUI
Jazzda said:
Sorry, something happened while typing, it was not what I meant.
I want to know if an unlocked bootloader will be locked again if I downgrade MIUI
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Oh, okay.
If you flash in DOWNLOAD MODE, bootloader will keeps SAME, locked or unlocked.
If you flash in FIRMWARE UPGRADE MODE, bootloader will be LOCKED again.
If you flash in FORMAT ALL MODE, bootloader will be LOCKED again and you will lose all identications of the device like IMEI, BLUETOOTH MAC, WIFI MAC.
You can downgrade MIUI safely and securely using download mode.
Thank you, but what is DOWNLOAD MODE?
Jazzda said:
Thank you, but what is DOWNLOAD MODE?
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Warnings: - If you try to flash in "firmware upgrade" mode, bootloader will be LOCKED again ! - NEVER try to flash in "format all" mode ! Otherwise, you will LOSE all secure and identifying infos for your device. Like IMEI and MAC. - Keep your...
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Dear VD171, i've just downgraded using MiFlashToolV2. The process was simple and the bootloader is still unlocked, so far so good.
But now it refuses to boot to system. It keeps restarting and shows the initial "Redmi", with the unlocked icon in the top.
I tried to Wipe data in xiamoi recovery, but the result is the same.
Please advice
Jazzda said:
Dear VD171, i've just downgraded using MiFlashToolV2. The process was simple and the bootloader is still unlocked, so far so good.
But now it refuses to boot to system. It keeps restarting and shows the initial "Redmi", with the unlocked icon in the top.
I tried to Wipe data in xiamoi recovery, but the result is the same.
Please advice
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Did you format data?
VD171 said:
Did you format data?
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Problem solved by using official xiaomi flash tool, thanks

How to relock (didnt flashed anything)

Actually l unlocked Mi6x bootloader but didnt installed/flashed anything. I later learnt about ARB so I decided to just relock it and don't want to mess with it it has China ROM and hardware is also Chinese. How to re-lock it?
sunny155 said:
Actually l unlocked Mi6x bootloader but didnt installed/flashed anything. I later learnt about ARB so I decided to just relock it and don't want to mess with it it has China ROM and hardware is also Chinese. How to re-lock it?
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you can use Miflash(erase your data).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
NOSS8 said:
you can use Miflash(erase your data).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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But do I need a Chinese ROM to use with MiFlaah? Or is there any option to re-lock without have to flash a ROM.. ins short the phone alraedy has stock rom but in unlocked state
sunny155 said:
But do I need a Chinese ROM to use with MiFlaah? Or is there any option to re-lock without have to flash a ROM.. ins short the phone alraedy has stock rom but in unlocked state
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Fastboot rom for Miflash
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/wayne/
or try this
https://gettechsupport.in/2021/04/unlock-and-relock-bootloader-of-xiaomi-device.html

Question Does ota update works if i flash global on Chinese device

Just ask this because i don't really want to brick my phone.
Nope,since you cannot re lock the bootloader and must root it to have a certified device.
NOSS8 said:
Nope,since you cannot re lock the bootloader and must root it to have a certified device.
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So i need to update by flashing the new rom manually?
keithsze001 said:
So i need to update by flashing the new rom manually?
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To change version, use Mi Flash (does not lock the bootloader).
MIFLASH[GUIDE]⚙ USE XIAOMI FLASH TOOL
FOR ALL XIAOMI BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All your data...
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NOSS8 said:
To change version, use Mi Flash (does not lock the bootloader).
MIFLASH[GUIDE]⚙ USE XIAOMI FLASH TOOL
FOR ALL XIAOMI BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All your data...
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So just flash it in with mi flash tool like how i did before just no need wipe data? I won't update then i think too much effort for it.
keithsze001 said:
So just flash it in with mi flash tool like how i did before just no need wipe data? I won't update then i think too much effort for it.
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Miflash erases your data by formatting.
NOSS8 said:
Nope,since you cannot re lock the bootloader and must root it to have a certified device.
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What will happen than if i try to update with ota?
keithsze001 said:
What will happen than if i try to update with ota?
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the OTA won't appear since it will read that the device is different with the ROM installed i guess
groovepeppy said:
the OTA won't appear since it will read that the device is different with the ROM installed i guess
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But the phone just told me there is a update and the notification cannot be remove thats why i make this post
keithsze001 said:
But the phone just told me there is a update and the notification cannot be remove thats why i make this post
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wow, maybe there is others who can help you with verified info on that Sir
keithsze001 said:
But the phone just told me there is a update and the notification cannot be remove thats why i make this post
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On which rom and which update(full name)?
NOSS8 said:
On which rom and which update(full name)?
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Global eu rom SMOEUXM 14.0.8.0 to 14.0.10.0 .Original come with chinese rom
keithsze001 said:
Global eu rom SMOEUXM 14.0.8.0 to 14.0.10.0 .Original come with chinese rom
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So, update, if device root, unroot before.
why install an EEA rom, Global are better.
NOSS8 said:
So, update, if device root, unroot before.
why install an EEA rom, Global are better.
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So if then ota will work as expected and won't cause issues?
keithsze001 said:
So if then ota will work as expected and won't cause issues?
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Normally yes, anyway the bootloader is unlocked and in case of problem you can use Miflash to recover the phone.
EEA have restrictions, notably maximum sound volume.
NOSS8 said:
Normally yes, anyway the bootloader is unlocked and in case of problem you can use Miflash to recover the phone.
EEA have restrictions, notably maximum sound volume.
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Update sussecfully. Main reason i flash eaa is just because it should have better privacy as it need to follow EU law

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