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A desparate Redmi 5 Plus User

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.

[email protected] said:
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.

Change from Chinese rom to global rom.

Hi there I have the chance to get two of these good smartphones in China for a good price. The problem is that they have the Chinese rom on it and my parents need the italian language. Will it be possible to flash the global rom or just add the italian language?
Thanks.

barbonjoe said:
Hi there I have the chance to get two of these good smartphones in China for a good price. The problem is that they have the Chinese rom on it and my parents need the italian language. Will it be possible to flash the global rom or just add the italian language?
Thanks.
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Based on my experience b4 unlocking 5A, the only way you can switch from China to Global is to flash it via test point. Unless you've unlocked the phone, you could flash it via fastboot. Is your 5A unlocked yet?

ezrawk said:
Based on my experience b4 unlocking 5A, the only way you can switch from China to Global is to flash it via test point. Unless you've unlocked the phone, you could flash it via fastboot. Is your 5A unlocked yet?
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I haven't bought them yet. So I just need to unlock it and flash the rom?

barbonjoe said:
I haven't bought them yet. So I just need to unlock it and flash the rom?
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Yep, that's all you need to do. After an unlock, you do have the option to relock your bootloader (which maybe you're already familiar with). The guide is on the miui forums. Good luck!

ezrawk said:
Yep, that's all you need to do. After an unlock, you do have the option to relock your bootloader (which maybe you're already familiar with). The guide is on the miui forums. Good luck!
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Thanks!

i did it using xiaomi tool, google it its easy and works.

jasonhelene said:
i did it using xiaomi tool, google it its easy and works.
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Yeah but with a locked bootloader, Xiaomi Tool still can't cross flash between China & Global.

Cinese to Global Redmi 5a. Yes you can
In phone settings >About phone>Miui version (click 7times) you will be a developer. back to settings>additionalSetting> developer option>
Turn_On_developer option
OEM UNLOCK_ON
USB DEBUGING_ON
You have to check here if your (Mi Unlock status)
if it shows your "device is locked" your phone is secured" check bellow there you have to add your Mi account. next turn phone OFF. volume down+power to start phone to FASTBOOT MODE. now login to PC. with same ACCOUNT, GO to miui unlock site download unlock app to pc login with miui account connect to Phone. click unlock. they will give you approx (360Hours)after 360 hours repeat procedure with pc. this time it will Unlocked. check mi status again in your phone. if its unlocked you can now download Miui Stable ROM from their site update your phone legally. i am new user here in xda so i am not allowed to share links here in xda.
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Flash Official Full ROM without unlocking bootloader

How can I flash MIUI 9 Official Full ROM without unlocking the bootloader?
I pressed the ”OEM Unlocking” without unlocking the bootloader. I didn't even enter the approved account in "Mi unlock status". Now the status is unlocked. The bootloader is actually still locked. When I use PC to unlock bootloader, it goes until 99% and gives me the error "Current account is not bound to this device". I tried resetting the phone from settings (wipe data partition) but the status is still unlocked.
The question is how can I undo the status to locked so that I can continue unlocking this device and enter the approved account to "Mi unlock status"?

Growtopia Jaw said:
How can I flash MIUI 9 Official Full ROM without unlocking the bootloader?
I pressed the ”OEM Unlocking” without unlocking the bootloader. I didn't even enter the approved account in "Mi unlock status". Now the status is unlocked. The bootloader is actually still locked. When I use PC to unlock bootloader, it goes until 99% and gives me the error "Current account is not bound to this device". I tried resetting the phone from settings (wipe data partition) but the status is still unlocked.
The question is how can I undo the status to locked so that I can continue unlocking this device and enter the approved account to "Mi unlock status"?
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Apply for permission, wait to receive confirmation, sign into account on phone and on Mi unlock tool. Bit too Fastboot mode, on Mi-unlock tool it gets to 99% and then should give you a message to wait 360 hours. This is correct, it will work after the amount of time (about 2 weeks).

Thanks,
But this problem got even worse. I updated to MIUI 9.5 from MIUI 9.1. The update failed. It is not possible to boot into Android either. I even tried formating data. The bootloader is locked. I applied permission and already received it.
I bought the phone via China Mobile.
I suspect that my ROM may be a fake one. But it looks totaly original.
1. 4 digit version code
2. NCKMIEI --> Official and correct MIUI 9.1 version
3. Gapps preinstalled
4. No bloatware
5. Everything looks the same like the original ROM
6. Even Mi Remote is working
What I'm thinking about now is how is the Mi status "Unlocked" even I didn't even enter the approved Mi account used to unlock the bootloader.
I know the bootloader is really "locked" because
[email protected]> fastboot oem device-info
Locked
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I'm currently trying to flash CN MIUI ROM through EDL mode (test point) because Global ROM failed. Then try to unlock bootloader from CN MIUI ROM and re-flash Global ROM through MiFlash

Okay, so the phone runs fine now. The phone now runs CN MIUI 9 9.5.3.0 stable version. I am still waiting for the 360 hours (15 days) man!!! for the bootloader unlocking. I applied for the unlocking. Will update when I successfully return to Global Stable ROM.
I flashed CN MIUI 9 ROM via test point. When it reboots, it will show you the error you've encountered before. Relax! Just reboot and wait for about 15 minutes and your phone is alive again.
Thanks Xiaomi for the INCREDIBLY TIGHT SECURITY ???

Growtopia Jaw said:
Okay, so the phone runs fine now. The phone now runs CN MIUI 9 9.5.3.0 stable version. I am still waiting for the 360 hours (15 days) man!!! for the bootloader unlocking. I applied for the unlocking. Will update when I successfully return to Global Stable ROM.
I flashed CN MIUI 9 ROM via test point. When it reboots, it will show you the error you've encountered before. Relax! Just reboot and wait for about 15 minutes and your phone is alive again.
Thanks Xiaomi for the INCREDIBLY TIGHT SECURITY ???
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Bro can you explain EDL method.?
Currently i am also not able to unlock BL.
(Error :- current Account Couldn't Unlock This Device)
If i flash china rom via edl , Will i able to unlock bootloader.?
Current Rom :- miui global 9.5 | stable 9.5.10.0(NCAMIFA)

ash_pipaliya said:
Bro can you explain EDL method.?
Currently i am also not able to unlock BL.
(Error :- current Account Couldn't Unlock This Device)
If i flash china rom via edl , Will i able to unlock bootloader.?
Current Rom :- miui global 9.5 | stable 9.5.10.0(NCAMIFA)
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There is some risk you have to take in order to flash via EDL (test point) mode.
1. You have to backup all of your data. When you flash via EDL mode, your phone will return to "stock" like when you first buy the phone.
2. Flashing via EDL mode will involve removing the phone's back cover. You have to do this if you really want to flash via EDL mode.

Growtopia Jaw said:
There is some risk you have to take in order to flash via EDL (test point) mode.
1. You have to backup all of your data. When you flash via EDL mode, your phone will return to "stock" like when you first buy the phone.
2. Flashing via EDL mode will involve removing the phone's back cover. You have to do this if you really want to flash via EDL mode.
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I tried open back panel, i am going to flash china developer rom using edl. Hope i can unlock BL on chinese rom.
And can i flash china developer rom using fastboot..? With locked BL..?

ash_pipaliya said:
I tried open back panel, i am going to flash china developer rom using edl. Hope i can unlock BL on chinese rom.
And can i flash china developer rom using fastboot..? With locked BL..?
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Yes. You can unlock bootloader after flashing with EDL mode.

Only use China ROM if you bought your phone from China. If your phone is International phone / not bought from China, I advice you to flash Global ROM first. If it doesn't work, then try China ROM.

Growtopia Jaw said:
Only use China ROM if you bought your phone from China. If your phone is International phone / not bought from China, I advice you to flash Global ROM first. If it doesn't work, then try China ROM.
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I am already on global rom but unable to unlock Bootloader. I am trying from 8 days

ash_pipaliya said:
I am already on global rom but unable to unlock Bootloader. I am trying from 8 days
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Have you tried a different account? Try registering a new account and don't change anything. Then apply unlock bootloader permission at https://en.miui.com/unlock/. After applying for permission, enter your account details in Mi Unlock Status.
If you have a PC, download Mi Unlock Tool here: http://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u265827351/2.3.803.10/miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10.zip
Open Mi Unlock Tool by clicking miflash_unlock.exe.
Enter your login details and reboot your phone to fastboot mode.
Plug in your phone.
Press unlock.
If successful, you will see a message with "After 360 hours of trying to unlock device"
This is normal.
You need to wait for 15 days to try to unlock the bootloader.
There is no quicker way to overcome this. I also waited for 15 days. Also please don't keep pressing unlock in your PC when the 15 days is not over. It will block your device and you can't unlock again.
If you need some personal assistance, private message me and I will give you my Facebook / Messenger ID.

unlocking bootloader xiaomi redmi note 5 issue help

so the issue I got is getting this page I posted picture with after I access en miui com/unlock I tried with flyvpn Hong Kong and same result.
how can I unlock bootloader ? someone said I gotta wait 72h after I make account registered with this phone I got maybe 24h now dunno if it's true but I would love some help I really want to unlock bootloader

Some help pls

zumescu said:
Some help pls
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Download miflash_unlock tool, put phone in fastboot, install driver. Start the tool, login, click unlock, check time, wait, then unlock.

I tried to go through the official route to unlock my Global Version Note 5, but when I log into my Mi account, there is no option for "Apply for unlocking permissions", it's greyed out and so it's straight to the Mi Unlock tool. Have I missed something?
I was trying to find out if it's straight forward to lock the bootloader if I should so choose, but when I search all I'm finding are results for people with Global ROM's not the Global Version.
I'm new to Xiaomi but I've been messing around with modding phones for 5 or 6 years now...

Saicoth said:
Download miflash_unlock tool, put phone in fastboot, install driver. Start the tool, login, click unlock, check time, wait, then unlock.
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I've sent u a PM mate

woldranger said:
I tried to go through the official route to unlock my Global Version Note 5, but when I log into my Mi account, there is no option for "Apply for unlocking permissions", it's greyed out and so it's straight to the Mi Unlock tool. Have I missed something?
I was trying to find out if it's straight forward to lock the bootloader if I should so choose, but when I search all I'm finding are results for people with Global ROM's not the Global Version.
I'm new to Xiaomi but I've been messing around with modding phones for 5 or 6 years now...
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I think u also need VPN to unlock ?

woldranger said:
I tried to go through the official route to unlock my Global Version Note 5, but when I log into my Mi account, there is no option for "Apply for unlocking permissions", it's greyed out and so it's straight to the Mi Unlock tool. Have I missed something?
I was trying to find out if it's straight forward to lock the bootloader if I should so choose, but when I search all I'm finding are results for people with Global ROM's not the Global Version.
I'm new to Xiaomi but I've been messing around with modding phones for 5 or 6 years now...
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No more apply for unlocking permission and entering reason for unlocking and all.. directly you will get unlock option..
Xiaomi made this changes recently and you confirm the same in official miui forum

SunilSuni said:
No more apply for unlocking and entering reason for unlocking and all.. directly you will get unlock option..
Xiaomi made this changes recently and you confirm the same in official miui forum
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Could you give more guide on how to do it?
When i press unlock here http://en.miui.com/unlock i get redirected to a chinese page and nothing works.... i posted on the first post what happens.

SunilSuni said:
No more apply for unlocking permission and entering reason for unlocking and all.. directly you will get unlock option..
Xiaomi made this changes recently and you confirm the same in official miui forum
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Ah right thanks for that!
Now I just need to find out if I can easily relock it!

zumescu said:
Could you give more guide on how to do it?
When i press unlock here http://en.miui.com/unlock i get redirected to a chinese page and nothing works.... i posted on the first post what happens.
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Visite miui forum and login with your mi account
Then visit http://en.miui.com/unlock/ click on unlock to downlo miflash_unlock tool
Extract downloaded file and open mi unlock application
From your mobile enable developer option and goto developer option
Enable OEM Unlock option and bind your miaccount
Switch off your mobile and press volume down and power button to entee fastboot mode
Now connect your phone to laptop/PC using USB cable
In mi unlock application login with your mi account and click on Unlock, then you have to wait 360hours to unlock your mobile

SunilSuni said:
Visite miui forum and login with your mi account
Then visit http://en.miui.com/unlock/ click on unlock to downlo miflash_unlock tool
Extract downloaded file and open mi unlock application
From your mobile enable developer option and goto developer option
Enable OEM Unlock option and bind your miaccount
Switch off your mobile and press volume down and power button to entee fastboot mode
Now connect your phone to laptop/PC using USB cable
In mi unlock application login with your mi account and click on Unlock, then you have to wait 360hours to unlock your mobile
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My OEM Unlock option doesn't get saved after i exit option developers or restart, i guess i have to wait first? also i installed drivers from mi unlock toons and entered fastboot mode but i can't press unlock on the software i for some reason.

Can anyone help me? Mi Max 3 can't be booted nor flashed anymore..

Hi I have a big problem with my Max 3.
I ulocked it and then I flashed it with the official Xiaomi Flash App and clicked the 'clean all and lock' button. Unfortunally I flashed a bad ROM.
Now I can only boot to recovery (This MIUI version can't be installed on this device) and Fastboot.
If I try to flash a ROM I see 'Erase not allowed in lock state'. I tried to unlock it with fastboot, I receive 'Token verify failed' I tried with Mi Unlock: My account is accepted and when I click Unlock
I have 'Current account is not bound to this device' But I can't bound it because i can't boot it!!
I would be very, very happy about a solution for this mess!!!
Thanks everyone who has i idea!

Use MiFlash tool, flash the fastboot version of latest global stable or beta rom on: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/how-to/rom-official-recovery-fastboot-roms-mi-t3827503

dinhvtai said:
Use MiFlash tool, flash the fastboot version of latest global stable or beta rom on: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/how-to/rom-official-recovery-fastboot-roms-mi-t3827503
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He already tried that. You can't use MiFlash with locked bootloader.
I am afraid you have bricked your phone. Unless you have an official Xiaomi servicecentre nearby.

mierlo420 said:
He already tried that. You can't use MiFlash with locked bootloader.
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Are you sure?

I had exactly the same. Locked my device when flashing (!!!?) then error while flashing, format the phone and everything was gone, locked bootloader.
After a search of 2 months I found out it was possible to repair the phone.
You have to open your phone, not very hard..follow this video https://youtu.be/dYlKG3EcpHg
Then contact the guys from S-Unlock https://s-unlock.com. I did it too, and they are thrustworthy.
You have to test point your device, https://youtu.be/IYWItgq2f9E until the Quallcom driver appears in your devicelist.
Then contact S-Unlock via chat. It can take up to 2 hours before the respond. The service cost 25 dollar for installing new Rom.
They log in to your computer via Teamviewer, they install MiFlash and Rom.
They have a special restore account. Without this account your Max will never work again, no need to try.
For 25 dollar my Max3 is working again.