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.
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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.
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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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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.
Related
1. Go to i.mi.com
2. Login using your phone number
(But your phone number should be registered first to the mi account)
3 . Click on upgrade account
4. Click on send otp
(You'll get otp to registered number)
5. Enter otp
6. On main page click locate device
(It'll locate your device on map and in top right corner you should see only one device i.e. rn5/p)
Then minimise the browser
Put your phone in fastboot mode and unlock with mi flash tool.
I'm trying....
Edited.
Indonesian Model Number : MEG7 R5+ has been unlocked without binding account. that wa crazy my friend, I'm happy now.
confirm, this method works for me. MEG7 variant, TAM warranty from Indonesi
OMG bro!!!
Thank you soooooo much
Unlocked successfully (Indian Variant MEI 7)
Nice it worked for me too... Thanx
Please add picture.
Where "3 . Click on upgrade account "?
P.S.
Newermind i unlock bootloader.
Thanks
yes this worked!
i skipped step 6 because could not find the setting.
Didn't work for me. It still shows the "2xx hours remaining until unlock"
(I had already binded my MI account to the device using the Global Developer ROM, maybe this is why didn't work for me).
(nevermind, solved)
This method worked for me too, thank you very much . Indian version
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Didn't work for me. It still shows the "2xx hours remaining until unlock"
(I had already binded my MI account to the device using the Global Developer ROM, maybe this is why didn't work for me).
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same for me
just unboxing my R5+ TAM then follow this method worked, thanks !!
Thank You! Worked on a global r5p in 1 hour after unboxing
Yeah! Successful unlocking. Thanks:highfive:
Sent from my Redmi 4X using XDA Labs
So guys does this method works without flashing the dev ROM?
mubeenshahid said:
So guys does this method works without flashing the dev ROM?
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For me it worked like a charm with pre installed stock global version of MIUI. Phone received yesterday, followed the instructions (had a mi-account with unlock permission already from my Redmi 3s), phone was immediately unlocked. Flashed RWRP & Dot 2.2 and I simply love it.
XiaomiAddicted said:
For me it worked like a charm with pre installed stock global version of MIUI. Phone received yesterday, followed the instructions (had a mi-account with unlock permission already from my Redmi 3s), phone was immediately unlocked. Flashed RWRP & Dot 2.2 and I simply love it.
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So we dont need to wait 360 hours?
mubeenshahid said:
So we dont need to wait 360 hours?
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At least me and a few other in this thread didn´t
XiaomiAddicted said:
At least me and a few other in this thread didn´t
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Thats great. I am gonna try it now. One final question. Did bootloader unlock erased data?
mubeenshahid said:
Thats great. I am gonna try it now. One final question. Did bootloader unlock erased data?
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No, data is not affected by unlocking the bootloader.
I recently purchased a Redmi Note 5 , Global Version, I recently unlocked the bootloader, but wasn't for sure what guide method to use to flash twrp and root... I tried the one click root I found here on the forums, but it doesn't detect my device, even with usb debugging etc... So was thinking maybe b/c it was global and not china? Any help appreciated, thanks.
Install it normally via fastboot. For root, flash magisk. No need to complicate things with tools.
Download twrp from here - dl.twrp.me/whyred
how long to unlock the bootloader because i read comments that some people wait week or more
azooooooooo said:
how long to unlock the bootloader because i read comments that some people wait week or more
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Mine said 360 hours so 15 days but there are ways to bypass that
What are they? I tried different accounts but was faced with the same message.. 15 days.
Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk
Half Alive said:
What are they? I tried different accounts but was faced with the same message.. 15 days.
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There's another guide where you sign in with second miui account on phone than sign in with second account on mi flash tool. But I can't create 2nd xiaomi account cause i only have 1 phone number. Xiaomi uses phone number to create account
Hey guys, i had trouble unlocking my phone following different guides and now that i've done it, i thought i would share the steps i did so it may help other users.
Let's do this:
1. First turn off any VPN both on your pc and phone.
2. Download the mi unlock tool.
3. On your phone disconnect your main mi account. (we will create a new mi account that we gonna only use for the unlocking process)
4. On Pc create a new mi account with email only. (you won't use any phone number in the whole process.)
5. On Pc go to your email box and click on the link to activate your mi account.
6. On your phone add your new mi account account (it will ask you phone number just choose "other ways to sign in" and put your new mi account "email and pass")
7. On your phone go to Additional settings > developper options. and check the OEM unlocking.
8. On Pc go to i.mi.com they will ask you to upgrade your account. don't do it. instead click on the find device purple bouton. (it doesn't matter if it locate your phone or not).
9. On your pc let that window open and minimize it. Open Mi unlock tool.
10. Turn off your phone and boot on fast boot "volume down + turn on" connect your phone to your pc and press "Unlock".
Your phone should get unlocked instantly when reaching 100%. Press reboot phone.
PS: If you still having trouble you can create as many mi accounts as you want and try the different steps again.
Hi
Not working, created new account, added it to my new Redmi Note 5 for unlock, all step done, but had the 360 hours to wait message at the end.
Unlock process gets to 99% and then "Current account is not bound to this device" message. If I do that I have to enter my phone number.
Does it matter if I have a SIM inserted?
Ok, after chasing the magic unicorn and 8 accounts later I can say that I have my doubts that it is possible with any of these methods.
You really have to wait 15 days to unlock. This really lowers the value of this phone a lot.
PS.: You need the (official) Dev ROM (global/chinese doesn't matter I guess) so that you can maybe unlock it in 15 days. Otherwise you get the "Current account is not bound to this device" no matter what you do.
luminouche said:
Hi
Not working, created new account, added it to my new Redmi Note 5 for unlock, all step done, but had the 360 hours to wait message at the end.
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No it supposed to work instantly, make another mi account and try again.
NetDwarf said:
Ok, after chasing the magic unicorn and 8 accounts later I can say that I have my doubts that it is possible with any of these methods.
You really have to wait 15 days to unlock. This really lowers the value of this phone a lot.
PS.: You need the (official) Dev ROM (global/chinese doesn't matter I guess) so that you can maybe unlock it in 15 days. Otherwise you get the "Current account is not bound to this device" no matter what you do.
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I know the pain that's why i shared my experience. Lol
For your previous question it doesn't matter to have the sim card or not.
Other than that my friend got a new vince phone and unlocked it with those steps after 3 attempts with 3 different accounts. The third account made him meet the magic unicorn.
voila its working with first attempt,thanks
What was the message in the other two attempts? @amine4ever
AkashAlien said:
voila its working with first attempt,thanks
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Do you have some tip we can add to the steps?
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What was the message in the other two attempts? @amine4ever
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The error was that it has to wait some days before he can unlock it. And he bypassed it with new account.
Hmm, I always get the "Current account is not bound to this device" message if I dont bind it.
PS.: Is it possible that you need an old main/first account?
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no i just used my old account,it came up with error:wait 360 days,created a new acc,bind device, tried unlock,worked
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NetDwarf said:
Hmm, I always get the "Current account is not bound to this device" message if I dont bind it.
PS.: Is it possible that you need an old main/first account?
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try flashing developer rom ,
I already use the dev ROM otherwise I wouldn't even be able to bind the account.
I guess the problem is that you need an old account for this method.
PS.: Btw the method described here is without binding if I understand it correctly, but I tried it with and without.
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I already use the dev ROM otherwise I wouldn't even be able to bind the account.
I guess the problem is that you need an old account for this method.
PS.: Btw the method described here is without binding if I understand it correctly, but I tried it with and without.
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without binding it doesnt work, u need to bind it and locate device in mi site
Yeah ok, that is what I did because I had to. I just can't get over the 360h cap and it gets reset every time I change account.
How old is the first/main account you are using, @AkashAlien?
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Yeah ok, that is what I did because I had to. I just can't get over the 360h cap and it gets reset every time I change account.
How old is the first/main account you are using, @AkashAlien?
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having the same problem, if i try it with a secondary account it says not bound, tried everything in this post
Crom4rtie said:
having the same problem, if i try it with a secondary account it says not bound, tried everything in this post
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To get to the 360h wait you need to bind your account. If you get the 86006 error you probably need to use one of the dev ROMs (Global or Chinese).
NetDwarf said:
To get to the 360h wait you need to bind your account. If you get the 86006 error you probably need to use one of the dev ROMs (Global or Chinese).
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Thanks, i fixed it by using a older version of mi unlock and with a second account
Crom4rtie said:
Thanks, i fixed it by using a older version of mi unlock and with a second account
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Care to share your Mi Unlock app?
EDIT: IT WORKS!
I used the old version miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10 (link https://www.xiaomigeek.com/download-mi-flash-unlock-tool.html) instead of the latest 3.3.525.23.
Other than that, just follow the steps from OP.
No need binding.
Old ver of mi unlock doesn't check for binding (although it still asks to login - use the new account to login to mi unlock)
HRSE said:
Care to share your Mi Unlock app?
EDIT: IT WORKS!
I used the old version miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10 (link https://www.xiaomigeek.com/download-mi-flash-unlock-tool.html) instead of the latest 3.3.525.23.
Other than that, just follow the steps from OP.
No need binding.
Old ver of mi unlock doesn't check for binding (although it still asks to login - use the new account to login to mi unlock)
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i used the old version as well, it works guys, no need to wait 15 days, i tried with my old acc, got error:need to wait 360h, then created a new acc, binded it, unlock, done
Hi all,
I am having very peculiar issues for which I need your help. I want to unlock boot loader of my phone. When i bought the device i was on 9.2.7 and updated to 9.5.6.0 (OEIMIFA).
The issues I am facing are :-
1) 86006 error for binding.
2) Tried to sync my phone with mi cloud and find device (as an alternate solution) but the website is not able to find my device. I have given all the permissions to all the mi apps but even then the my phone is not "connected" - it just shows "just a sec" on the website. Surprisingly sync works and has backed up my contacts and sms.
After going through all the mi forum and the xda forums, i think its update which has screwed up with the mi cloud or I have missed something in between.
Please let me know if something can be done as I am fed up with the camera focus issues in 9.5.6.0.
I have searched all threads and forums and no one had similar issues, even then if there exists other thread then mods please merge it with that one.
Thanks,
VK
myhtconeV said:
Hi all,
I am having very peculiar issues for which I need your help. I want to unlock boot loader of my phone. When i bought the device i was on 9.2.7 and updated to 9.5.6.0 (OEIMIFA).
The issues I am facing are :-
1) 86006 error for binding.
2) Tried to sync my phone with mi cloud and find device (as an alternate solution) but the website is not able to find my device. I have given all the permissions to all the mi apps but even then the my phone is not "connected" - it just shows "just a sec" on the website. Surprisingly sync works and has backed up my contacts and sms.
After going through all the mi forum and the xda forums, i think its update which has screwed up with the mi cloud or I have missed something in between.
Please let me know if something can be done as I am fed up with the camera focus issues in 9.5.6.0.
I have searched all threads and forums and no one had similar issues, even then if there exists other thread then mods please merge it with that one.
Thanks,
VK
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Bro, just try unlocking your bootloader directly though mi unlock tool without binding account or anything, it will get unlocked as happened for various users.
Also dont forget to enable oem unlocking and usb debugging settings in developers section.
raza_maestro said:
Bro, just try unlocking your bootloader directly though mi unlock tool without binding account or anything, it will get unlocked as happened for various users.
Also dont forget to enable oem unlocking and usb debugging settings in developers section.
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Thank you for your reply bro, I have already tried it and it does not work for me. In the MI unlock tool it gives error message and instructs to bind the account.
myhtconeV said:
Thank you for your reply bro, I have already tried it and it does not work for me. In the MI unlock tool it gives error message and instructs to bind the account.
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Did you tried to unlock with an older Mi Unlock Tool version ?
Try with this version https://www27.zippyshare.com/v/XbiIkf2j/file.html and see if it works
bayad said:
Did you tried to unlock with an older Mi Unlock Tool version ?
Try with this version https://www27.zippyshare.com/v/XbiIkf2j/file.html and see if it works
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Thank you so much for the link. It worked. Now on miui 10
myhtconeV said:
Thank you so much for the link. It worked. Now on miui 10
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Happy for you
Tried to unlock bootloader using developer option "Mi unlock status". Whenever I press the "Add account and device" always give me this error!
"Request parameter error"
Does it happen also to you? any ideas to solve this problem?
me too same error.
there are many users that happens this..
it seems only on global rom.
maybe we can flash chinese rom then unlock boot and the reflash global rom but the problem is that there isnt global packet rom at this moment
I have seen this happen to multiple people.
It seems to be an issue of the Global ROM
The best we can do is for everyone to report it to Xiaomi and wait for a ROM update I guess..
Ivixmax said:
me too same error.
there are many users that happens this..
it seems only on global rom.
maybe we can flash chinese rom then unlock boot and the reflash global rom but the problem is that there isnt global packet rom at this moment
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can not flash Chinese Rom, i have try with MiFlash with Fastboot rom and Recovery rom, toghter way is blocked and error
leonlifr said:
can not flash Chinese Rom, i have try with MiFlash with Fastboot rom and Recovery rom, toghter way is blocked and error
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I THINK IS POSIBLE WITH ZIP RECOBERY ROM VIA RECOVERY OF XIAOMI
Ivixmax said:
I THINK IS POSIBLE WITH ZIP RECOBERY ROM VIA RECOVERY OF XIAOMI
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i have try with ZIP recovery Rom 12.5.9. and press start button and volume+, go recovery page, and use MiPhoneAssistant to flash rom to the Pad, and blocked at Verification of Rom
leonlifr said:
i have try with ZIP recovery Rom 12.5.9. and press start button and volume+, go recovery page, and use MiPhoneAssistant to flash rom to the Pad, and blocked at Verification of Rom
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OH my ****ing good...so we dont unlock the bootloader at this moment....****ing xiaomi.
i won't use it until i can unlock bootloader ! that's the main reason i've chosen this tablet over another brand ! Common Xiaomi
lakyman said:
i won't use it until i can unlock bootloader ! that's the main reason i've chosen this tablet over another brand ! Common Xiaomi
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yeah buddy i need to unlock the ****ing boot...is strange the error...maybe servers not ON?
Ivixmax said:
yeah buddy i need to unlock the ****ing boot...is strange the error...maybe servers not ON?
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i think they have some error between verification about our device and server of Xiaomi,. or Bug of this Global Rom? need next update?
leonlifr said:
i think they have some error between verification about our device and server of Xiaomi,. or Bug of this Global Rom? need next update?
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i think is more server problems or something.if you check updates and download last packet update always gives an error.Seems that xiaomi dont activate the servers for this actions yet
Ivixmax said:
i think is more server problems or something.if you check updates and download last packet update always gives an error.Seems that xiaomi dont activate the servers for this actions yet
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maybe xiaomi didnt Allow communication between our device and the server? i dont know, i post one Thread in Mi Global Forum. hope can have an official anwser
leonlifr said:
maybe xiaomi didnt Allow communication between our device and the server? i dont know, i post one Thread in Mi Global Forum. hope can have an official anwser
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ok mate.say me if the are future news.thanks
i hope the issue will be fixed soon !
Same problem here with my newly Global Mi Pad 5.
When trying to associate Mi account in Dev options, tablet returns me this error.
I have Mi Account with unlock privilieges for many years now. 1st time i have this problem.
Maybe it is fault of no sim card slot in pad5 ? In poco f1 i must insert sim card to unlock it.
pan_droid said:
Maybe it is fault of no sim card slot in pad5 ? In poco f1 i must insert sim card to unlock it.
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but for the chinese version Xiaomi Pad 5 they unlock the device without problem
it's work now, the reason it didn't work before prob xiaomi want to finish release globaly.
lakyman said:
i won't use it until i can unlock bootloader ! that's the main reason i've chosen this tablet over another brand ! Common Xiaomi
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no man,its no working....at least on my pad 5 normal global rom
caubechandai said:
it's work now, the reason it didn't work before prob xiaomi want to finish release globaly.
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Still not working for me on MIUI Global