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[Brick] Xiaomi Mi5 64GB (Locked BL, No EDL, No Recovery)

OK here is my problem,
I got a brand new Xiaomi Mi5 64GB and the first thing that I did was to connect it with Mi PC Suite to check for updates.
It found an update and started to update until it failed, after that the device couldn't normal boot or recovery boot (Vol+ and POWER went to a black screen with "mi logo" same as normal boot).
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I can only boot on fastboot mode, but can't do anything in the fastboot as BL is locked.
Official BL unlocking method can't work as device isn't linked to any Mi Account and MiFlashUnlock can't verify my device.
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So my questions is, can I someway repair my phone with QPST or would you suggest another solution?

en.miui.com/thread-291785-1-1.html

wissou050987 said:
en.miui.com/thread-291785-1-1.html
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in this guide have to boot into recovery, i CANT boot into recovery, got no recovery.

you have to flash with miflash tool booting into fastboot then

wissou050987 said:
you have to flash with miflash tool booting into fastboot then
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MiFlash cant flash anything as bootloader is locked.

Try: http://en.miui.com/thread-291785-1-1.html
It works fine

tiflao said:
Try: http://en.miui.com/thread-291785-1-1.html
It works fine
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Read OP again please.
1. I CAN'T boot into recovery.
2. I CAN'T boot EDL.
3. I CAN boot just into Fastboot, but Bootloader is Locked.
4. I CAN'T unlock BL via official methode as there is no linked Mi Account on Device.
I think that i need a hardware way to unlock BL.

Have you tried this method to see if it works?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-reboot-to-edl-mode-fastboot-test-t3398718
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and.../guide-how-to-reboot-to-edl-fastboot-t3394292

VirusPlus said:
Read OP again please.
1. I CAN'T boot into recovery.
2. I CAN'T boot EDL.
3. I CAN boot just into Fastboot, but Bootloader is Locked.
4. I CAN'T unlock BL via official methode as there is no linked Mi Account on Device.
I think that i need a hardware way to unlock BL.
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You CAN boot into recovery, don't be silly. Have you read the instructions?
Hold volume up and power button and a MI logo should came up, that's the recovery.

abyssq said:
You CAN boot into recovery, don't be silly. Have you read the instructions?
Hold volume up and power button and a MI logo should came up, that's the recovery.
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Recovery was a black screen with a white phone, not "mi".
Phone is not detectable anyway if i normally or vol+ boot.
Im not a noob i know what recovery is, so i need answers with the facts that i mention before, no recovery, no edl, unlockable bl.
Im gonna send it to repair shop anyway but still my situation is a big problem that xiaomi should look into it. I get bricked via official update tool, and i cant unlock bl cause xiaomi's unlocking tool stupidly requires linked mi account on device to verify.

When you boot into fastboot and update in mipc suite, it doesn't work ?
I don't understand why official tool need unlock bootloader, it's insane from Xiaomi

rcd1030 said:
When you boot into fastboot and update in mipc suite, it doesn't work ?
I don't understand why official tool need unlock bootloader, it's insane from Xiaomi
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Mi PC Suite doesn't recognize device in fastboot mode, it returns a screen to connect in normal mode first.
Only MiFlash can see the device in fastboot but it needs unlocked BL to flash the Official fastboot ROMs. Madness!

Aarff just, you're right
Just speculation but maybe can you reboot in recovery with adb commands ? (adb reboot recovery)

Or maybe download twrp, run shell from where it is saved and run
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img[
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VirusPlus said:
Recovery was a black screen with a white phone, not "mi".
Phone is not detectable anyway if i normally or vol+ boot.
Im not a noob i know what recovery is, so i need answers with the facts that i mention before, no recovery, no edl, unlockable bl.
Im gonna send it to repair shop anyway but still my situation is a big problem that xiaomi should look into it. I get bricked via official update tool, and i cant unlock bl cause xiaomi's unlocking tool stupidly requires linked mi account on device to verify.
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Oh yes sorry, it's a phone, my bad.
Then the recovery works fine for you, just the PC doesn't recognise it, which is driver or windows problem, not your phone.
SpinoRex: Fastboot doesn't work because of the locked bootloader. Only option is the official recovery with chinese mi pc suite.

check this post : en.miui. com/thread-299790-1-1.html
You need Engineering Flash Cable

They are in the same situation ... solved?

Mi suite in chinese
You may try to use MI SUITE in Chinese. I was in your exact situation trying to remove a fake rom from my MI5, but with this I solved all the issues.
Just one advice: don't use a pre-loaded ROM, let the program to download it from the internet.

you can boot your device into edl mode with a special fastboot
just type "fastboot reboot" to go to the Edl mode and flash rom with miFlash

Question Redmi Note 10 5G Bricked no fastboot/recovery

Hi all, dumbass me was so excited to get a new phone, I went around Redmi Note 10 ROMs on my Note 10 5G and bricked it... It won't boot into fastboot or recovery. When I boot it up holding the up/power buttons, the screen lights up and phone gets briefly recognized by my computer before rebooting. I've done some digging around and tried to find edl point? of this phone but couldn't get far. Any help would be appreciated!
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assistance... you have lost warranty. anyway you can try this metod (work with my old mia3 but have a qualcomm chipset)
first: CLOSE YOUR PHONE!
install mi pro flash tool https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586360238
PRESS power+ vol up+vold -
connet to pc via USB
OPEN MIflash tool pro
if your phone will be recognized you can flash stock firmware
with miflash pro you can install all drivers you need (but i'm not sure, test by yourself)
good luck.
if this procedure don't work go to an assistance point. you have damaged the bootloader
before mod devices with a/b partitions is very important read guides with attention. if you don't want trash a new device
you can also try sp flash tool, specific for mtk devices
How-to flash or install Stock ROM (Firmware) using SP Flash Tool
Step-by-Step guidelines to flash or install Stock ROM (Scatter Firmware) on Mediatek devices using the SP Flash Tool.
androidmtk.com

tannedcan said:
Hi all, dumbass me was so excited to get a new phone, I went around Redmi Note 10 ROMs on my Note 10 5G and bricked it... It won't boot into fastboot or recovery. When I boot it up holding the up/power buttons, the screen lights up and phone gets briefly recognized by my computer before rebooting. I've done some digging around and tried to find edl point? of this phone but couldn't get far. Any help would be appreciated! View attachment 5431881
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did you even open it? tannedcan in every single post where there are instructions how to root/unlock/change rom
there is a DISCLAIMER for a reason.
that msg remark that you can brick your device if you dont know what you are doing or if you have doubts!
most of times things can be recovered but NEVER open a device in warranty.

simika said:
did you even open it? tannedcan in every single post where there are instructions how to root/unlock/change rom
there is a DISCLAIMER for a reason.
that msg remark that you can brick your device if you dont know what you are doing or if you have doubts!
most of times things can be recovered but NEVER open a device in warranty.
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yes, i'm 100% agree with you

tannedcan said:
Hi all, dumbass me was so excited to get a new phone, I went around Redmi Note 10 ROMs on my Note 10 5G and bricked it... It won't boot into fastboot or recovery. When I boot it up holding the up/power buttons, the screen lights up and phone gets briefly recognized by my computer before rebooting. I've done some digging around and tried to find edl point? of this phone but couldn't get far. Any help would be appreciated! View attachment 5431881
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I was exactly in same trouble, use This guide that solve the issue.
How to flash an MTK secure boot device without a custom DA​This is a step by step guide showing how to flash a Mediatek (MTK) secure boot device without using a custom download agent (DA). A little history Secure Boot M
forum.hovatek.com
Press mobile three buttons and connect cable to pc (use USB 2.0) to enter BROM mode (are like ERL mode in Snapdragon models). Because mtk models don't have test point. So don't need to disarm mobile.

Did you find the solution?

please any solution? i am into same problem. need stock rom for
Redmi Note 10 5G choppin​

Zaiserr2 said:
I was exactly in same trouble, use This guide that solve the issue.
How to flash an MTK secure boot device without a custom DA​This is a step by step guide showing how to flash a Mediatek (MTK) secure boot device without using a custom download agent (DA). A little history Secure Boot M
forum.hovatek.com
Press mobile three buttons and connect cable to pc (use USB 2.0) to enter BROM mode (are like ERL mode in Snapdragon models). Because mtk models don't have test point. So don't need to disarm mobile.
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this really helped, thanks but only with usb 3.0

tannedcan said:
Hi all, dumbass me was so excited to get a new phone, I went around Redmi Note 10 ROMs on my Note 10 5G and bricked it... It won't boot into fastboot or recovery. When I boot it up holding the up/power buttons, the screen lights up and phone gets briefly recognized by my computer before rebooting. I've done some digging around and tried to find edl point? of this phone but couldn't get far. Any help would be appreciated! View attachment 5431881
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same issue sir my device show handshake failed during flashing

wetito said:
assistance... you have lost warranty. anyway you can try this metod (work with my old mia3 but have a qualcomm chipset)
first: CLOSE YOUR PHONE!
install mi pro flash tool https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586360238
PRESS power+ vol up+vold -
connet to pc via USB
OPEN MIflash tool pro
if your phone will be recognized you can flash stock firmware
with miflash pro you can install all drivers you need (but i'm not sure, test by yourself)
good luck.
if this procedure don't work go to an assistance point. you have damaged the bootloader
before mod devices with a/b partitions is very important read guides with attention. if you don't want trash a new device
you can also try sp flash tool, specific for mtk devices
How-to flash or install Stock ROM (Firmware) using SP Flash Tool
Step-by-Step guidelines to flash or install Stock ROM (Scatter Firmware) on Mediatek devices using the SP Flash Tool.
androidmtk.com
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is it okey or I'm the only one whose phone just keeps getting recognized and unrecognized by the PC every 5-10 sec ????
even though i have tried same with diffrent PCs and diffrent cables
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE HELP because this is by far the biggest obstacle I had in this precedure

It is not OK, you are the only one
Start from BROM mode and proceed from there.

viktak said:
It is not OK, you are the only one
Start from BROM mode and proceed from there.
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I appreciate your response but
i did it all
i already have python the last version
i downloaded the MTK driver
i pressed the whole 3 buttons in the phone connected to PC (the phone didn't give any output at all)
i did set it up (which does appear and dissapear in every 5secs so I had to be quick)
then for the main.py file didn't capture the phone (obviously because I constantly hear the devices get recognized and unrecognized and nor the cable nor the PC are the cause
the theeere I am, stuck in the very 1st step.
please I would be so thankful if you could diagnose the problem just for me to know what to do.
personally I don't think it's a phone hardware problem because back in the days lol i unlocked bootloader and installed recovery, all was very functional and everything responded smoothly
if you wanted to know any other detail i would be so pleasured to tell you

I don't have the time now. Earliest I can help you is on Monday. Send me a PM to arrange for it.

viktak said:
I don't have the time now. Earliest I can help you is on Monday. Send me a PM to arrange for it.
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alright, appreciate it
thank you
pardon my abbreviations knowledge but I really don't know what a PM is

Did anyone found the way to back the phone to life???
If anyone can respond me quickly I will apreciate it.

Yes, it's quite easy. Just follow my guide on my blog. DM for details.

viktak said:
Yes, it's quite easy. Just follow my guide on my blog. DM for details.
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Ok, I will see

viktak said:
Yes, it's quite easy. Just follow my guide on my blog. DM for details.
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I have a problem, I can't make it work, not even the fastboot or MTK tools

viktak said:
Yes, it's quite easy. Just follow my guide on my blog. DM for details.
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post a link to your blog

viktak said:
I don't have the time now. Earliest I can help you is on Monday. Send me a PM to arrange for it.
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i need help on this very issue pls help meee

Question Motorola edge 20 EDL Test Point

Device : Motorola edge 20
Issue : Invalid OS unable to boot [Reason] Relocking bootloader after patching magisk [Without any further precautions (ب_ب)]
Note : Tried solutions - - fastboot mode flashing; edl flash cable (doesn't boot into edl) ; official rescue software from Moto;
So I assume only way would be EDL test point to forcefully bypass bootloader so any suggestions on the EDL section would be very much appreciated. Senior members would know some workaround I believe please lend me your knowledge.
Note : I checked and tried edl tutorials and QCOM driver doesn't show on the pc.
[Main screen boot notice]
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
[Only fastboot is accessible "for now"]
Please provide any known solution.

Same problem here. Did you found any workaround?

Same problem phone is lying like dead.Please help us out.

Meu aparelho esta com o mesmo problema também. (╥_╥)

Pervert Pokaemon said:
Device : Motorola edge 20
Issue : Invalid OS unable to boot [Reason] Relocking bootloader after patching magisk [Without any further precautions (ب_ب)]
Note : Tried solutions - - fastboot mode flashing; edl flash cable (doesn't boot into edl) ; official rescue software from Moto;
So I assume only way would be EDL test point to forcefully bypass bootloader so any suggestions on the EDL section would be very much appreciated. Senior members would know some workaround I believe please lend me your knowledge.
Note : I checked and tried edl tutorials and QCOM driver doesn't show on the pc.
[Main screen boot notice]
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[Only fastboot is accessible "for now"]
Please provide any known solution.
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Only solution is service centre. I recently locked bootloader in stock rom and my phone doesn't boot after that all i can access was bootloader only. Can't flash anything. So i send it to moto service center they fix it by flashing firmware. Lucky me at first they said if they can't fix by flashing firmware they have to change motherboard (everyone knows how much the board cost). So they tried flashing firmware and it worked.. They charge INR590 as i have void the warranty after unlocking bootloader.
Hope this help.
All the best

Pervert Pokaemon said:
Device : Motorola edge 20
Issue : Invalid OS unable to boot [Reason] Relocking bootloader after patching magisk [Without any further precautions (ب_ب)]
Note : Tried solutions - - fastboot mode flashing; edl flash cable (doesn't boot into edl) ; official rescue software from Moto;
So I assume only way would be EDL test point to forcefully bypass bootloader so any suggestions on the EDL section would be very much appreciated. Senior members would know some workaround I believe please lend me your knowledge.
Note : I checked and tried edl tutorials and QCOM driver doesn't show on the pc.
[Main screen boot notice]
View attachment 5589513
[Only fastboot is accessible "for now"]
Please provide any known solution.
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it's pretty easy for me, short test Point and write flash, i know you don't have rawprogram, so first repair boot using (rom2box/other/moto/bootrepair) then use qcom tab select read firmware option which will generate rawprogram for you then use rawprogram with fastboot firmware & write full firmware, i attach firehose file below, good luck

mark332 said:
it's pretty easy for me, short test Point and write flash, i know you don't have rawprogram, so first repair boot using (rom2box/other/moto/bootrepair) then use qcom tab select read firmware option which will generate rawprogram for you then use rawprogram with fastboot firmware & write full firmware, i attach firehose file below, good luck
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same problem with moto edge 30. but how to find edl test points ?

Sudhir77 said:
same problem with moto edge 30. but how to find edl test points ?
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If you have a voltmeter, check for one point that is 1.8V and another that is 0V

mark332 said:
If you have a voltmeter, check for one point that is 1.8V and another that is 0V
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Is it normal that I don't get QCOM in any way? I have technically tested and tried all the test points and the most I can see is a turned off screen, I don't even see "Unknown device" in the device manager, but it does detect the "Motorola ADB device" when it is in fastboot.

نقطة اختبار موتورولا G73 EDL
Mod translation: Motorola test point G73 EDL

General [Camellia/Camellian/Any other MTK devices] Bootloader Unlock Exploit Tool

[READ BEFORE USE]
1st Disclaimer: This tool is exploring a known security flaw to unlock the device. THEREFORE IT IS NOT CONSIDERED SAFE TO USE, IF YOU USE IT, YOU'RE DOING AT YOUR OWN RISK. Nor me or the tool's creator are responsible for what you do with this tool or it's consequences. Your warranty is null and void.
You've been warned.
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2nd Disclaimer: I'm not this tool's creator. All credits goes to them, I'm just posting it here for convenience.
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We usually have to wait 7 days to unlock the bootloader of Xiaomi devices, right? Well, with this tool, you can cut off that timer on MTK devices, such as Poco M3 Pro/Redmi Note 10 5G.
How to Use:
1st: Download and unpack the 7zip file.
2nd: Install the drivers inside, both mtk drivers AND USB DK (x86 for 32-bit OS and x64 for 64-bit OS)
3rd: Reboot PC and turn off the device to be unlocked.
4th: Run UnlockBootloader.bat, it'll keep attempting to link, that's normal
5th: Connect your device. Either on pre-loader mode (completely off) or BROM mode (Hold Vol- while connecting the cable)
6th: Upon estabilishing a successful link, the tool will unlock your phone.
And voila, quick-unlocked.
In case of dm-verity corruption, just do this:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_a [insert the vbmeta's path here]\vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_b [insert the vbmeta's path here]\vbmeta.img
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Unlock bootloader.bat is just opens and closes immediately....anything I'm missing here ?

nanchilanto said:
Unlock bootloader.bat is just opens and closes immediately....anything I'm missing here ?
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Have you installed usbdk for your PC?

Gio1906 said:
Have you installed usbdk for your PC?
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Yep , I installed the drivers , restarted the laptop. Tat unlock.bat is just opening and closing.

nanchilanto said:
Yep , I installed the drivers , restarted the laptop. Tat unlock.bat is just opening and closing.
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Phyton installed as well?

Gio1906 said:
Phyton installed as well?
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Yep I tried tat too.... But no luck , anyways thanks mate. I appreciate it

Hi, I' ve just tested it now and here what I have :
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Anyone know how to solve that ?
Thank in advance

asen26 said:
Hi, I' ve just tested it now and here what I have :
View attachment 5624033
Anyone know how to solve that ?
Thank in advance
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I should have added: Phyton is needed as well.

nanchilanto said:
Yep I tried tat too.... But no luck , anyways thanks mate. I appreciate it
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As for you, I forgot to reply, my apologies... So, let's recap: mtk drivers, usbdk, phyton... I suppose libusb libraries and device hook are installed as well, right?

nanchilanto said:
Yep I tried tat too.... But no luck , anyways thanks mate. I appreciate it
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As for you, I forgot to reply, my apologies... let's recap: mtk drivers, usbdk, phyton... I suppose libusb libraries and device hook are installed as well, right?

Gio1906 said:
As for you, I forgot to reply, my apologies... let's recap: mtk drivers, usbdk, phyton... I suppose libusb libraries and device hook are installed as well, right?
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Everything installed , i read another article about unblocking mtk devices and followed the detailed steps by installing python etc.. Problem from my side is tat .bat file just opens and closes it's not stable at all... Anyways thanks again I have already unblocked my device through miui unlock ..

How to unlock Mediatek bootloader using mtkclient
This guide will explain how to unlock a Mediatek device's bootloader using MTKclient. This will come in handy for those who can't unlock bootloader using fastboot . This was tested on the LG K51 Warni
www.hovatek.com

wetito said:
How to unlock Mediatek bootloader using mtkclient
This guide will explain how to unlock a Mediatek device's bootloader using MTKclient. This will come in handy for those who can't unlock bootloader using fastboot . This was tested on the LG K51 Warni
www.hovatek.com
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MY HERO!!! thank you so much!!!!

Here, i also using this tools when unlock or locked back bootloader

Hi everyone, so is it possible to unlock the bootleader without ereasing personal data using this method?

Yes, no need erase personal data.

But i see in the guide linked by @wetito that one of the steps is
python mtk e metadata,userdata,md_udc
Isn't this going to delete user data? Can i just skip thiis step?

use the tools I pinned above.

Saracawalk said:
Here, i also using this tools when unlock or locked back bootloader
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Requirements :
• pc/laptop
• Windows 10/11 (8/8.1 possible but not tested) 64bit
• Internet connection
Material :
• mtkclient-gui + driver (fix all errors)
Steps:
1. Download the material above
2. Extract the driver
3. Go to the extracted driver folder
4. Right click android_winusb.inf and select install, then restart your pc
5. After restarting extract mtclient-gui
6. Go to the extracted folder mtkclient-gui
7. Double click on start.bat
8. turn off the cellphone
9. back to the laptop, select Unlock bootloader
10. Type y, then enter
11. press and hold vol up + vol down (approximately 5 seconds then connect to pc (still hold down the volume button)
12. release if the cellphone has been detected in cmd
13. wait for it to finish

berttest123123 said:
But i see in the guide linked by @wetito that one of the steps is
python mtk e metadata,userdata,md_udc
Isn't this going to delete user data? Can i just skip thiis step?
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Both the tools I and wetito posted require userdata wipe. Saracawalk's one doesn't require it.

Question Reflashing stock ROM on bootlooping device

Hi.
Bought this phone 4 months ago and it went into a boot loop, where it would only show the battery empty icon. Yesterday, I tried turning it on again and noticed, that it's stuck at the Redmi - Powered by Android" screen. From this screen, I can enter fastboot. See this video:
VID_20230417_194410.mp4
drive.google.com
I've read that there are a couple of options for reflashing this device:
- aks someone with the authorized Xiaomi account to reflash stock rom using the MiFlash tool (no bootloader unlock needed)
- put the device somehow into ETL mode and reflash stock rom using the MiFlash tool (no bootloader unlock needed)
I've tried contacting someone, who for #1, but they aren't willing to help, for some reason (I'm wiling to pay). For #2, I'd have to open up the device, which I'd like to avoid doing.
Would anybody know of any other options for fixing this?
Thank you in advance!

okay, which version of MIUI are you running?
first get the fastboot rom of the version your phone supports , i recommend the global version fastboot rom , because it works and its stable and u get your updates
download this fastboot rom first
Temporary file download page
miuirom.org
and I will give you the MI flash tool working version at like 6 hours after, Ill post the remaining steps after you download this , btw, you will get a .tgz file , when u download the Rom, thats the one you need

RunoTheDog said:
Hi.
Bought this phone 4 months ago and it went into a boot loop, where it would only show the battery empty icon. Yesterday, I tried turning it on again and noticed, that it's stuck at the Redmi - Powered by Android" screen. From this screen, I can enter fastboot. See this video:
VID_20230417_194410.mp4
drive.google.com
I've read that there are a couple of options for reflashing this device:
- aks someone with the authorized Xiaomi account to reflash stock rom using the MiFlash tool (no bootloader unlock needed)
- put the device somehow into ETL mode and reflash stock rom using the MiFlash tool (no bootloader unlock needed)
I've tried contacting someone, who for #1, but they aren't willing to help, for some reason (I'm wiling to pay). For #2, I'd have to open up the device, which I'd like to avoid doing.
Would anybody know of any other options for fixing this?
Thank you in advance!
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If you can boot into fastboot, then it is already enough.
Now, I suppose your bootloader is still locked
You need to download a MIUI ROM from "EEA", from any trusted website, and remember to download the "Fastboot" ROM to flash it (my favorite is mifirm.net, it downloads faster)
Install MiFlashPro - attached at the end of the thread
Open it up, and you will be greeted with this.
Click on the "Mi Flash" tab, as it is the only one we need.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You will be greeted with this window now:
After you have done downloading your ROM, extract it to any place.
If MiFlash does not recognise the directory you have extracted in, move it to C:\. Not any external drive, your main one
Now click on the "select" button box, go to your ROM directory, and simply select its folder
Boot your device into fastboot (PWR + VOL-), click on "refresh" button box and your device serial number should appear on the first line.
Now simply click "flash" and let it do its job for 10 to 15 minutes. It will reboot automatically.
If you dont succeed, please read this thread:
Thread '[GUIDE] UNBRICK YOUR HARD-BRICKED MTK' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-unbrick-your-hard-bricked-mtk.4564029/
You will require BROM and to bypass and to flash via SP Tool.
RunoTheDog said:
For #2, I'd have to open up the device, which I'd like to avoid doing.
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You have either got confused, or being scammed
Newer MTK devices do not require the opening of the device. I suppose you have been probably confused with a Qualcomm Snapdragon based service, that does require the opening, so you can access EDL mode and flash your phone into life, or someone just put up the Redmi Note 10 5G and is a scam, also, on MTK, you do not need to pay for a authorized Mi account. On MTK, it is easily bypassable due to BROM

Thank you both.
I put ran MiFlashPro, pointed it towards the downloaded eea stock rom file and attempted to flash it, but got this error message:
So I presume this is due to locked bootloader? I'll try to follow the second link.

I actually managed to enter recovery mode and do a factory reset. Currently setting it up and plan on updating it.

RunoTheDog said:
I actually managed to enter recovery mode and do a factory reset. Currently setting it up and plan on updating it.
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Good to hear you got sorted. I basically bricked my phone last week (only 3 weeks old ) after trying to switch from MIUI 13 Global to EEA. I managed to get it into BROM mode and used MTK Auth Bypass which allowed me to use Chimera Tools to flash the phone again as nothing else seems to work with a locked bootloader. Currently running MIUI 14 with root and magisk optimisations (blur/high end tweaks, MIUI monet etc) and loving it! Just need a way to bypass Play Integrity API for Google Wallet