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I've read that Xiaomi my reject your request for unlock of device. I've applied for the unlock two days ago but I really don't know where to check its status? And basically there shouldn't be any specific reason why one would want to unlock bootloader unless they're trying to install third party ROM? If one writes the reason as being I would like to install Xiaomi.eu ROM on my device that Xiaomi would strait off reject it or not? Because mainly that's what I would like to do until Xiaomi releases sources (if they do) at which point many will move to other ROMs (CM etc.). So.
Questions:
What kind of good reason may someone have to unloack bootloader so that unlock will be accepted without issues?
Where can one check unlock request status?
If one unlocks bootloader and then flashes official ROM (which will likely lock it again), can one unlock it without additional unlock requests to Xiaomi?
1. I said I bought from Gearbest and had a shop rom installed and want to install original rom (which was true, but nobody can confirm this obviously)
2. I do not think you can check it
3. Flashing official ROM will not lock your bootloader again
I would suggest you wait a little more and if you still do not get a reply, open a new request or post in the forums.
btw, the request completion will be sent via an SMS message, nothing else.
1. Android Developer.
It worked like a charm, received the unlock code half an out later.
nuukee said:
3. Flashing official ROM will not lock your bootloader again
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Unless you are flashing a fastboot rom with miflash and select the flash and lock radio button.
I wrote flash global rom. got the approval few hours later
Sent from my MI 5s Plus using Tapatalk
I said "I want to install the xiaomi.eu rom for localization."
3 hours later they approved the request.
Thanks guys. I got permission to unlock after about 4 days. I suppose they had a bit more work after Black Friday so it took them a bit longer than usual.
But of all the reasons you're mentioned I think the best one is I'm an Android application developer. Others related to fake ROM etc. are not as viable as I'm pretty confident they know exactly which ROM you're using on which device the moment you sign in with you Mi account.
Bootloader Unlocking
If any problem, If i unlock the bootloader ???
In my redmi 4 ???
Plz tell me ...
Something Emotional and Real
I got permission in 4min by giving a emotional reason like my brother flashed wrong Nougat firmware on my Redmi Note 3 and my device got bricked I need to unlock bootloader to fix it.
And got permission.
Hurray
hi,
I have just bought New Xiaomi Mi Max Prime. I wanted to root but I went through a lot of trouble.
1) I can't root without TWRP
2) I can't install TWRP without unlocking bootloader
3)I can't unlock bootloader without contacting Xiaomi !
note that I don't want to change the ROM or do anything. I just want to simply root my device so I can use some features and Titanium backup to restore my apps from my Samsung Note 4.
can anyone kindly help me with an easy working way of rooting this device because I spent almost a full day looking for an answer trying every possible solution on the web but without luck !
phone version is Global 8.2.3.0
You should unlock your phone first after getting permissions from xiaomi. Apply to unlock and it shouldn't take a long time to approve it
Go to > http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Wait for 2 SMS Codes
Than you need the Unlock Tool BUT you must wait 72 Hours before you can unlock your Mi Max...
I have the same **** here > Unlock Tool says > 53 Hours to wait...
Just bought the Redmi 5 plus and is very eager to share with you guys my experience in using this phone.
Having used the stock global rom for about 1 week now, the performance and battery life are ok (thanks to SD625 chip but definitely not Xiaomi), in contrast ram management is utterly horrible (which can be alleviated by turning off ram optimization in under developer options).
One thing that really struck me by surprise is that the latest so called stable rom is still very un-polished, built-in calculator cannot be rotated, Mi player causes the video to stutter, the weather app does not have widgets, changes made to apps that autostart did not save after reboot...... All these poor experience causes you to want migrate to custom roms. But guess what!! Not only the kernel source has not been released, you can't even unlock your phone if you are on global roms (the notorious 86006 error, and thus far there still isn't any legitimate way to unlock devices on global rom.)
Still struggling to get the phone unlocked............
Hello
painfull but easy to do:
install dev rom
link your account
ask to unlock bootloader with xiaomi tool
wait 15 days
unlock your bootloader
flash stable rom
flash twrp via fastboot
flash SU via twrp
enjoy
mrbelou said:
Hello
painfull but easy to do:
install dev rom
link your account
ask to unlock bootloader with xiaomi tool
wait 15 days
unlock your bootloader
flash stable rom
flash twrp via fastboot
flash SU via twrp
enjoy
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Been there, done that. It's only for MEG7 Model that have a problem with unlocking bootloader especially binding account.
hendigo said:
Been there, done that. It's only for MEG7 Model that have a problem with unlocking bootloader especially binding account.
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same model and so same struggle...... But I finally made some progress, the key to binding the account seems to be installing global developer version, now my account binds with my phone. For now waiting for 360 hours before being able to unlock the device.... It is so obscure to have such a long waiting time.... Will report later on the progress of unlocking.
b886b said:
same model and so same struggle...... But I finally made some progress, the key to binding the account seems to be installing global developer version, now my account binds with my phone. For now waiting for 360 hours before being able to unlock the device.... It is so obscure to have such a long waiting time.... Will report later on the progress of unlocking.
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You sure bro you're device binded with MEG7 Model? Tell me if yes, I will be glad if that's true and definitely I will try. Just tell me the exact step + screenshoot your device model. cz I already tried installing Dev global with test point method and binding it but no result, still 86006.
hendigo said:
You sure bro you're device binded with MEG7 Model? Tell me if yes, I will be glad if that's true and definitely I will try. Just tell me the exact step + screenshoot your device model. cz I already tried installing Dev global with test point method and binding it but no result, still 86006.
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Yes, I am sure that is MEG7 model, cannot upload screenshot now as I am redownloading all the apps from playstore..... Flashing a developer rom will result in formatting of internal storage so remember to backup all the important stuff before doing that....
hendigo said:
Been there, done that. It's only for MEG7 Model that have a problem with unlocking bootloader especially binding account.
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And that's exactly his phone and problem
Did you use a Chinese VPN when binding? I'm on MEG7 and did it yesterday.
I installed global dev ROM by downloading from MIUI, putting on device internal storage and selecting from Updater app.
1) Log into Mi account on phone with existing account that has developer rights (or apply for this)
2) Install any VPN that has Shanghai or somewhere in China and activate (I used Flit VPN)
3) Enable dev and in there OEM Unlock and USB debug.
4) Bind account
I couldn't do this before I switched to MIUI Global Dev 8.3.29
Still have to wait for 15 days but hope this helps.
steford said:
Did you use a Chinese VPN when binding? I'm on MEG7 and did it yesterday.
I installed global dev ROM by downloading from MIUI, putting on device internal storage and selecting from Updater app.
1) Log into Mi account on phone with existing account that has developer rights (or apply for this)
2) Install any VPN that has Shanghai or somewhere in China and activate (I used Flit VPN)
3) Enable dev and in there OEM Unlock and USB debug.
4) Bind account
I couldn't do this before I switched to MIUI Global Dev 8.3.29
Still have to wait for 15 days but hope this helps.
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Yes, the key to bind the account will be to install the dev rom and use the VPN.
I have Redmi note 5 & I have install dev rom in redmi note 5 but the error of 86006 stll here........
Plz help me.......
What should i do.
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I have Redmi note 5 & I have install dev rom in redmi note 5 but the error of 86006 stll here........
Plz help me.......
What should i do.
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+1
Try to follow the same procedure as depicted in this youtube video, the steps were very similar to those I have taken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLO1SymBaNk
b886b said:
Try to follow the same procedure as depicted in this youtube video, the steps were very similar to those I have taken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLO1SymBaNk
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Exactly as in the video except if you aren't in China have a China VPN running when you hit the unlock request and get the 86006 error.
Also you can use any account that you previously had unlock permission granted on. No need to make another.
device MEI7
rom - 8.3.29 global dev
unlock permission - yes
flit VPN shanghai - yes
ERROR 86006! please help
psychem said:
device MEI7
rom - 8.3.29 global dev
unlock permission - yes
flit VPN shanghai - yes
ERROR 86006! please help
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I would try my best to illustrate my procedure..... I did the same procedure as the youtube video I shared previously plus I have login the mi forum and add my user name and stuff like that as shown in this video, hope it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly2oJDfzKyg
b886b said:
I would try my best to illustrate my procedure..... I did the same procedure as the youtube video I shared previously plus I have login the mi forum and add my user name and stuff like that as shown in this video, hope it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly2oJDfzKyg
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Update : error 86006 is is longer alive. I successfully unlocked my MEI7 redmi note 5 today.
Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk
saief99 said:
Update : error 86006 is is longer alive. I successfully unlocked my MEI7 redmi note 5 today.
Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk
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yes unlocked
Try setting memory optimization to Middle or High. It gives you more zram, and that lets you have more apps in memory. Turn off miui killing apps aswel
Just a quick question; after waiting 24 hours do we need to associate again the account or just reboot into fastboot mode and use again the unlock tool?
steliosaaa said:
Just a quick question; after waiting 24 hours do we need to associate again the account or just reboot into fastboot mode and use again the unlock tool?
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Once u bind the account, u don't have to associate again, it should remain associated as long as u don't logout. And just wait for 2 weeks and u should be able to unlock it.
Hello everybody,
I'm new on XDA and installing ROM on phones . I hope my english will be comprehensible.
I've got a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE.
I obtained it with my mobile subscription at SFR (a french provider).
I read on XDA (and on others websites) that the 2 last letters in the version of MIUI in my phone indicates if the ROM is an "official" ROM by xiaomi or if it contains a provider overcoat.
My phone seems to use a provider overcoat.
It has Miui Global 13.0.1 Stable version.
In the details of MIUI Version, it's wrote MIUI Global 13.0.1 Stable 13.0.1(SKOEUSF).
I understand, unless I am mistaken, that the ROM is an European ROM.
The "SF" at the end meaning SFR in my case.
I would like to replace my actual ROM by an official Xiaomi Rom mainly to get the updates faster.
So I have many questions :
How can I do a full backup of my phone to restore it in case of problem ? I read something about a Nandroid backup but I didn't understand everything about it. Is there a good tutorial somewhere to do it ?
I saw that I have to use Mi Unlock tool to unlock bootloader. If I don't do that, I will not be able to change the ROM. Am I wrong ?
If not, where can I download this tool to unlock. I found many sites and I feel lost to find the good one. Is this one is the good to use : https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html ?
Do I need to use a tool like TWRP ?
After that, I have to download the ROM.
I found this one to install an European ROM : https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?device=1900401 in the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE EEA Section on the left. Is it correct ?
To install this ROM, I understand i have to use a tool to flash it.
Where can I download the tool because I found many versions.
I think this one is the good but I'm not sure of that : https://xiaomiflashtool.com/download/xiaomi-flash-tool-20220507.
Finally I found this video (in French). It explains how to proceed to do this ROM changing but I'm not sure if it's the good procedure :
Thanks a lot for your help
Some answers
First, you will need to unlock Bootloader, process will take 168 hours (7 days). Same procedure for all Xiaomi phones, google to find how-to
Be aware that unlocking BL will trigger Factory reset on your phone (hence do the backup in advance)
You need BL unlocked to switch to EEA, and optionally also to install TWRP (Orange Fox or other custom recoveries), custom ROMs or just kernels, root (Magisk)
Following is a useful app to find Xiaomi ROMs for your device:
MIUI Downloader - Apps on Google Play
MIUI upgrade app for Mi users.
play.google.com
Attached is an older doc describing the Xiaomi firmware names
Android backup requires TWRP, hence already unlocked Bootloader.
There is a good app for backup-restore but it requires root (hence already unlocked BL and Magisk installed):
Swift Backup - Apps on Google Play
A simple, fast and smart backup solution for Android smartphones
play.google.com
For unlocking BL you will need MI account - with their account you can also do backup (open Settings and scroll to Mi Account).
Otherwise you have Google account backup...
When flashing with MiFlash, pay attention that you do not relock Bootloader - by default relocking is enabled.
If anything goes wrong and phone would not boot, ppl get bricked phones - since BL was locked, they cannot flash again to fix and they cannot unlock BL since phone does not boot, they have to seek for paid help from authorized EDL accounts
Official TWRP.me does not yet support Android 12. There is an Orange Fox recovery here on XDA that should work with your MIUI 13/A12 (I am intentionally on MIUI 12.5.8/A11 still)
But you don't need TWRP (for switching to EEA, even for installing Magisk if you would wish).
Backup with Swift app is more useful than And round backup in custom Recovery bcs in Swift you can restore only selected apps, etc (Nandroud backup restores everything from the moment when it was backed up)
Useful link:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
Btw, for anything (even for unlocking BL) you will need ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC.
Download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot (find its thread on XDA) or Google Platform Tools
@zgfg,
Thank you for your answer.
168 hours to unlock the bootloader ? It is very long.
So I'm not sure i want to try this if finally it could fail.
I've installed MIUI Downloader but which file(s) must I download : Recovery, OTA, Fastboot, each of them ?
I ever have a Mi Account.
I'm searching for a method very detailed (if it is possible or exist) to change the ROM, but honnestly I'm a little stressed about doing this operation.
I wouldn't brick my phone.
SebThi said:
@zgfg,
Thank you for your answer.
168 hours to unlock the bootloader ? It is very long.
So I'm not sure i want to try this if finally it could fail.
I've installed MIUI Downloader but which file(s) must I download : Recovery, OTA, Fastboot, each of them ?
I ever have a Mi Account.
I'm searching for a method very detailed (if it is possible or exist) to change the ROM, but honnestly I'm a little stressed about doing this operation.
I wouldn't brick my phone.
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Google about 168 hours - that's Xiaomi measure to make it harder for resellers who buy phones in China, flash them with Global or EEA and sell worldwide
Recovery firmware is only for upgrading while staying with the same locale (Global to Global, etc).
For that you don't need unlocked Bootloader and they install through stock Recovery
To switch from eg CN to EEA, you need unlocked BL, Fastboot firmware and MiFlash
Ok.
Thanks for your answer.
Before starting anything I will try to search a lot of experiences of other owners who did that.
Maybe one day, i'll try
It's only 7 days. Start the unlocking BL process ASAP, during the week learn more and decide what you will do when you unlock BL
Better than to rush and brick the phone
OK. I wil try that.
Another question : to unlock the booloader it runs during 7 days night and days ?
SebThi said:
OK. I wil try that.
Another question : to unlock the booloader it runs during 7 days night and days ?
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It takes 7 days
You have to 'use the phone', ie it must have SIM card and be turned on
You may turn it sporadically off but they don't allow that you eg buy ten phones, request unlocking Bootloaders with a single SIM for all of them, and then wait 7 days that you can unlock (change firmwares and sell them)
Please understand their point. I cannot tell you how many minutes the phone can be turned off daily or something.
Besides, if you google, you will find a lot about
I have one question regarding to the same topic. Lot of custom roms use recommend to use their own custom recovery for flashing the rom. After flashing the ROM, can another recovery be loaded into the device or can twrp or orange fox be used to flash custom roms even if they recommend to use their custom recover for flashing?
SebThi said:
Another question : to unlock the booloader it runs during 7 days night and days ?
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It does not run continiously during the 7 days. You can open the mi unlock app, request to unlock BL. You will see a message telling you to wait for 7 days. Then you can unplug the phone and use it as normal. After 7 days, plug the phone back in and you will be able to unlock BL without problem.
I also have a Mi 11 Lite 5G NE Global with EU rom. I need to flash Taiwanese (TW) rom with mi dialer-contacts and also lock bootloader too? (Google wallet doesn't work with unlocked bootloader). Is it safe to do? I know you cannot flash CN phones with other region roms and then lock bootloader, they don't start and get bricked.
I found all possible combinations and their answers in this video and its comments below.
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I also have a Mi 11 Lite 5G NE Global with EU rom. I need to flash Taiwanese (TW) rom with mi dialer-contacts and also lock bootloader too? (Google wallet doesn't work with unlocked bootloader). Is it safe to do? I know you cannot flash CN phones with other region roms and then lock bootloader, they don't start and get bricked.
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If u have EU phone and u flash TW version and after lock bootloader u brick ur phone. U must have unlocked bootloader. Its not true if u have unlocked bootloader u cant use GPay. I use and everything work. Just flash Xiaomi.eu Pixelos or other customrom with Safemet Pass
I managed flashing TW rom with the stock fastboot. I left it unlocked as I am not sure if I brick it doing so, although in YouTube video shows that you can lock it. Safetynet check suggests to lock bootloader and gpay doesn't work. If someone else hasn't tried it in Mi 11, I cannot trust the guy in YouTube. So the only way is to root and install magisk, but then I miss OTA updates which is something that I need. The phone belongs to my father.
If u lock bootloader with other rom u have bootloop and brick device. Old Xiaomi works but after 2016 or 2018 u cant lock.
Just search a Rom with TW lang and SafetyNet
Thank you my friend you were clear. I don't need TW language, I am Greek. I only needed mi dialer that has call recording. So I must install magisk and flash manually every miui rom update. I believe twrp isn't necessary, original fastboot will do flash magisk's patched boot.img . Can I flash updates without erasing my data every time?
Xiaomi.eu Rom have mi dailer with call recording. Also GPay work well and all apps Mi dont have ads.
Try it and u have OTA update
Based on China Stable / Weekly builds
3way reboot menu (in dev settings)
MIUI Contacts and Dialer
Removed ads in MIUI system apps
MIUI Dialer and Messages apps
Steps counter in Assistant screen
More shortcuts on left lockscreen
Wake up gestures for all devices
AI preloading option in MIUI Lab for all devices
Option to auto-expand first notification
Notifications priority settings
More edit options in Gallery app
Enabled MiDrive in File Explorer
Added landscape mode for SMS app
Sunrise/Sunset in the weather app
Google apps support integrated
Removed 5GHz region restrictions
Confirm dials from call logs
Morning report on alarm at morning
More apps supported for AOD notifications
More styles for AOD screen
Raise to wake gesture
AOD notification received animation
Tap fingerprint sensor to wake toggle
More Camera features
Double tap to lock screen
Battery AI scenes
Allowed disabling specific system apps
Importing theme .mtz from zhuti.xiaomi.com via ThemeManager
No useless Chinese bloatware apps
More free RAM due to less background processes
Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Browser: No any useless Chinese content
No possibility to re-lock bootloader accidentally with flash any xiaomi.eu release
Added real 27 languages translation made by Official MIUI Fansites and MIUI Fans
Added EU T9 dialer support
Added charging sound switch
Optimized GPS settings for EU
Optimized Battery consumption
Optimized RAM consumption
Added GSMalphabet into SMS app options
SafetyNet passed by default (Google Pay)
Play Store Certified
Deodexed
Added automated tasks in Security app
Added game speed booster
Widevine L1 (for supported devices)
And more, and more made by our 10 years MIUI mods experience
Found what you proposed here https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/22-10-26.67225/
I'll need twrp as the rom for lisa is in recovery format. I think I can manage installing it, sounds as the perfect solution for my needs.
I'm trying to unlock my Xiaomi note 8t's bootloader to install a custom rom. I have tried on many different platforms with many different unlocking tools including the official Xiaomi MiUnlocker. I seem to always fail at 99% as it keeps telling me to connect my account in developer options. I have done many times, which is making 0 difference. I have read many threads saying it only works on miui 10 or you have to wait 48 hrs after linking. I have waited a week and nothing has changed and cant find a way to downgrade to miui 10. If I have left any information out please forgive me as I am new to this sort of stuff.
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problem to unlock bootloader xiaomi
Hello guys... i have a problem to unlock bootloader. I watched tutorial online....but i get error on my device i added mi account etc but on my pc i got this anyone can help me please????
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