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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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.
Hello i just recieved the chinese versión oficial this Phone with global ROM installed, the problem is the bootloader is already unlocked, what can i do? Is there a problem if i want to install a custom ROM or Twrp? Or i can unlocked with my account?
Thanks
Cinderella17 said:
Hello i just recieved the chinese versión oficial this Phone with global ROM installed, the problem is the bootloader is already unlocked, what can i do? Is there a problem if i want to install a custom ROM or Twrp? Or i can unlocked with my account?
Thanks
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If its unlock they hurray! For you.
You wont have to go through xiaomi bs
LeekGeek said:
If its unlock they hurray! For you.
You wont have to go through xiaomi bs
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But i Will not have problems if i want to install something? I don't know which account was usted.
Cinderella17 said:
But i Will not have problems if i want to install something? I don't know which account was usted.
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You bought second hand phone?
If no then you have nothing to worry about.
And even if you bought second hand just link your mi account to the device and you'll be good to go
LeekGeek said:
You bought second hand phone?
If no then you have nothing to worry about.
And even if you bought second hand just link your mi account to the device and you'll be good to go
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No it was just bought to a Chinese store new, and already have my mi account, but in any process (Twrp, root, ROM install) will ever ask me about the bootloader account?
Cinderella17 said:
No it was just bought to a Chinese store new, and already have my mi account, but in any process (Twrp, root, ROM install) will ever ask me about the bootloader account?
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No, you have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Hey there, so I'm confused. I bought the redmi note 5 pro from Amazon and it said unlocked. I have it on T-Mobile. If it's unlocked that means i don't have to go through the xiomi back? On the box it says global room. It the settings it says I have whyred room. So can I flash a rom already ??
Check fastboot oem device-info
in fastboot. If true , you are unlocked to flash custom ROM, recovery etc....
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying mi 9 se in Lavender Colour but they only come in CN version so we thinking of getting with Global Rom. So...
Will this have Google play, Google Pay & NFC.
If not what can I do to get above?
Many thanks
Everything works, all Google services available within the Rom
Only Themes not available for download, it gives Error.
Be aware of some lte bands which are missing compared to the global version. For example band 20. It depends from your provider which bands they use for 4g if you will have file lte speed...
ahmad_m.azam said:
Everything works, all Google services available within the Rom
Only Themes not available for download, it gives Error.
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Cheers... How about NFC?
alien_jiggy said:
Cheers... How about NFC?
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Everything Works, but You can't keep bootloader locked of you have a Chinese device.. you will need to flash Rom via TWRP or Mi flash without locking the bootloader if you will lock the bootloader you will get a brick device.
ahmad_m.azam said:
Everything Works, but You can't keep bootloader locked of you have a Chinese device.. you will need to flash Rom via TWRP or Mi flash without locking the bootloader if you will lock the bootloader you will get a brick device.
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Thank you very much for your responses!
Do you have a tutorial or link which I can follow.
Thanks in advance
My Pleasure, just Unlock bootloader by using MiUnlock you can search it using Google. Once device is unlocked Download the Latest Fastboot Global rom (Make sure it is of Mi 9SE (Grus) ) , Roms file Name would be xx.tgz like this, you will need to unzip the file and flash it using Miflash App... Make sure you should not select CLEAN AND LOCKED option in the Miflash.. use Clean only or somthing like that..Once the file is flashed..you will get the Global Rom but eith bootloader still unlocked
ahmad_m.azam said:
My Pleasure, just Unlock bootloader by using MiUnlock you can search it using Google. Once device is unlocked Download the Latest Fastboot Global rom (Make sure it is of Mi 9SE (Grus) ) , Roms file Name would be xx.tgz like this, you will need to unzip the file and flash it using Miflash App... Make sure you should not select CLEAN AND LOCKED option in the Miflash.. use Clean only or somthing like that..Once the file is flashed..you will get the Global Rom but eith bootloader still unlocked
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Thanks for that info!!
The device I'm getting already has Global Rom installed but my main concern was Google Play and Pay would work? Also NFC & Band 20?.. If all works then that's good..!
I've also read that it's better to put Miui.EU Rom, is that true?
How to install Chinese Rom I installed the global version but I marked the option to
I'm having problems with mi 9 if it doesn't load, I checked the clean and block option.
Hello,
I have a Redmi Note 8 pro (China version). I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the Global ROM. Unfortunately, the phone didn't reboot and it is now stuck with message "this ROM can't be installed on this device".
I realized afterwards that many other users had the same problem. Now it is impossible to flash the chinese Rom again (I get the CRCLIST flash error).
I believe my only option now is to re-flash the China stock ROM using the EDL method and an authorized Xiaomi Account. Can anyone help me do that?
If anybody has other suggestions, that would be really helpul.
You may flashed lower version of miui. If you can enter into fastboot mode, flash with latest China miui, then install TWRP, then use TWRP to flash global rom. I used twrp here and it works for my china phone, now im on global rom.
Just my 2 cents:
1. Always flash stock ROM via fastboot. ALWAYS use option "clean all". NEVER use option "clean all and lock"
2. Make sure the ROM's folder path is not containing space characters. Several stupid errors can come from this.
Ex: C:/this_is_the_rom_path
3. Use USB2.0 port from your PC. Better plug the device into USB2.0 rear port.
I couldn't make any of my USB front ports to work. Only the USB2.0 rear port.
MarkLev said:
Just my 2 cents:
1. Always flash stock ROM via fastboot. ALWAYS use option "clean all". NEVER use option "clean all and lock"
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Unfortunately I believe that's precisely the mistake I made... Now the bootloader is locked again and I cannot unlock another time because I have no access to the phone. Mi Unlock Tool says "please add your account in developer options > Mi Unlock Status".
What happens next then?
petenoni said:
What happens next then?
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Nothing, I cannot unlock the bootloader, cannot flash anything, and cannot boot the phone. I'm stuck here :/
idog8818 said:
You may flashed lower version of miui. If you can enter into fastboot mode, flash with latest China miui, then install TWRP, then use TWRP to flash global rom. I used twrp here and it works for my china phone, now im on global rom.
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Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, I believe the bootloader is locked again now. I can put the phone in fastboot mode, but I cannot flash anything (not allowed in locked state).
If anyone knows how to flash with EDL method... But of course we would need an authorized account to do that.
laxsmi said:
Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, I believe the bootloader is locked again now. I can put the phone in fastboot mode, but I cannot flash anything (not allowed in locked state).
If anyone knows how to flash with EDL method... But of course we would need an authorized account to do that.
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You have to wait untill "lock timer" expires , unlock BL again and flash stock ...
zOOk1981 said:
You have to wait untill "lock timer" expires , unlock BL again and flash stock ...
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That's not possible, the phone has no Mi account attached to it... And how can I add an account to the phone when it doesn't boot?
laxsmi said:
Now the bootloader is locked again and I cannot unlock another time because I have no access to the phone. Mi Unlock Tool says "please add your account in developer options > Mi Unlock Status".
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laxsmi said:
That's not possible, the phone has no Mi account attached to it... And how can I add an account to the phone when it doesn't boot?
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I remember mi unlock tool will work in fastboot mode. I recommend you to use mi unlock tool which you used first time to try in fastboot mode. It may say: you need to wait xxx hours, then you have to wait. Or it may unlock directly like first time. Since you unlocked first time, it will be bounded into your Mi account already.
If you have fastboot mode available, do NOT too worried, more likely to you have it back. using SP Flash tool with paid auth account is last step.
Could you fix it?
hi every one!
i just bought the mi 10T global version a week ago and update it to miui 12.0.11 and didn't recieve any ohter OTA.
I'm wondering if it is safe and possible to update it directly to miui 13.0.6 via recovery mod? or i need to pass all other version?
Thanks in advance
PowerHero said:
hi every one!
i just bought the mi 10T global version a week ago and update it to miui 12.0.11 and didn't recieve any ohter OTA.
I'm wondering if it is safe and possible to update it directly to miui 13.0.6 via recovery mod? or i need to pass all other version?
Thanks in advance
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Is the bootloader unlocked?
PowerHero said:
hi every one!
i just bought the mi 10T global version a week ago and update it to miui 12.0.11 and didn't recieve any ohter OTA.
I'm wondering if it is safe and possible to update it directly to miui 13.0.6 via recovery mod? or i need to pass all other version?
Thanks in advance
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Xiaomi suspended upgrade process from A10 to A11 or 12 so you'll need to unlock the bootloader and flash latest fastboot rom with MiFlash.
zaqm said:
Xiaomi suspended upgrade process from A10 to A11 or 12 so you'll need to unlock the bootloader and flash latest fastboot rom with MiFlash.
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Sources?
NOSS8 said:
Is the bootloader unlocked?
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no it's locked it's brand new phone
zaqm said:
Xiaomi suspended upgrade process from A10 to A11 or 12 so you'll need to unlock the bootloader and flash latest fastboot rom with MiFlash.
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is it safe ? and will it be still official
PowerHero said:
no it's locked it's brand new phone
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Try to download the latest rom in Android 10 rom and update (3 dots at the top right). Same procedure for A11 and A12,first and last.
If nothing works, unlock the bootloader and use Miflash.
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html
If you unlock the bootloader,try these roms,better than stock.
Weekly https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/22-10-26.67225/
Stable https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
You MUST unlock bootloader and install official global rom via fastboot and mi flash utility using PC. Once you unlock bootloader DON`T lock it again!!!!! I did all that few days ago since i wasn`t receiving any OTA updates either. Phone works like a charm.
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
Xiaomi Community
c.mi.com
Use this video guide and you`re good to go. Step by step....
ExorcistSRB said:
You MUST unlock bootloader and install official global rom via fastboot and mi flash utility using PC. Once you unlock bootloader DON`T lock it again!!!!! I did all that few days ago since i wasn`t receiving any OTA updates either. Phone works like a charm.
Apply for unlocking Mi devices
en.miui.com
Xiaomi Community
c.mi.com
Use this video guide and you`re good to go. Step by step....
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The problem if you do not lock the bootloader, the play store will not be certified, which means that certain apps like Netflix, will not be available, also certain banking apps will not work. The solution being to root and use Magisk hide .
Locking the bootloader is possible provided your phone is not a Chinese version.
All this is useless with a Xiaomi Eu rom (playstore certified without root).
BTW:
Your first link has already been posted.
The second ?.
The third has nothing to do with the subject.
Didn`t have time to read all so i posted what he needs to get the update. Second link is where to get the rom, and third link of video tutorial has everything to do with subject because guy in the video shows how to flash official rom to your phone and what to do if flashing gives error. So it was meant for him to watch, not for others who need netflix. But if he needs netflix he can just ignore most of recommendations here and just root his phone if he knows how and finds some simple way so he doesn`t brick his phone
ExorcistSRB said:
Didn`t have time to read all so .
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This is the problem, since you post a tutorial for those who have an unlocked bootloader and this is not the case.
And Youtube is not the reference unlike XDA
NOSS8 said:
This is the problem, since you post a tutorial for those who have an unlocked bootloader and this is not the case.
And Youtube is not the reference unlike XDA
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I posted the exact tutorial and process i used 3 days ago and it is to unlock bootloader, download rom he needs and use video to flash it. Simple. I had exact same situation and i fallowed these steps. I don`t see any problem, and if it is, let admins delete my posts and i won`t try to help since it gets judged immediately like i did something terrible. Anyway, since i posted a question my self with a little problem, if this is the way i might get some answers by explaining every single thing i or anyone else post, then this is not the right place to get answers... Best of luck to Powerhero with updating his phone. I hope he chooses best and easiest solution and enjoy his phone with new software.
Farewell
ExorcistSRB said:
I posted the exact tutorial and process i used 3 days ago and it is to unlock bootloader, download rom he needs and use video to flash it. Simple. I had exact same situation and i fallowed these steps. I don`t see any problem, and if it is, let admins delete my posts and i won`t try to help since it gets judged immediately like i did something terrible. Anyway, since i posted a question my self with a little problem, if this is the way i might get some answers by explaining every single thing i or anyone else post, then this is not the right place to get answers... Best of luck to Powerhero with updating his phone. I hope he chooses best and easiest solution and enjoy his phone with new software.
Farewell
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thank you so much for your post was very helpfull and also to @NOSS8 .You both were very helpfull
PowerHero said:
thank you so much for your post was very helpfull and also to @NOSS8 .You both were very helpfull
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"You MUST unlock bootloader and install official global rom via fastboot and mi flash utility using PC. Once you unlock bootloader DON`T lock it again!!!!! "
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/miui-13-update.4523449/post-87780419
This is wrong, since you have a version of phone Global.
ExorcistSRB said:
Didn`t have time to read all so i posted what he needs to get the update. Second link is where to get the rom, and third link of video tutorial has everything to do with subject because guy in the video shows how to flash official rom to your phone and what to do if flashing gives error. So it was meant for him to watch, not for others who need netflix. But if he needs netflix he can just ignore most of recommendations here and just root his phone if he knows how and finds some simple way so he doesn`t brick his phone
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NOSS8 said:
This is the problem, since you post a tutorial for those who have an unlocked bootloader and this is not the case.
And Youtube is not the reference unlike XDA
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why not locking the boatlooder again?
PowerHero said:
why not locking the boatlooder again?
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If you have a phone in a version other than Chinese, you can completely relock the bootloader. But this has already been mentioned.
NOSS8 said:
Try to download the latest rom in Android 10 rom and update (3 dots at the top right). Same procedure for A11 and A12,first and last.
If nothing works, unlock the bootloader and use Miflash.
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.html
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for this rom since i'm on A10 do i have to flash it via recovery or fasboot mod? they mention only how to flash it in A11 and A12 not A10
and when done should i relock the bootloader or not?
thanks
PowerHero said:
for this rom since i'm on A10 do i have to flash it via recovery or fasboot mod? they mention only how to flash it in A11 and A12 not A10
and when done should i relock the bootloader or not?
thanks
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After using Mi unlock you will have to wait 168 hours to finalize the procedure.
Then use Miflash to flash the A12 rom, first do not relock the bootloader, check that everything works and that A12 suits you then lock the bootloader if you do not want to try other roms like Xaiomi EU rom.
Mi unlock and Miflash will erase all your data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
NOSS8 said:
After using Mi unlock you will have to wait 168 hours to finalize the procedure.
Then use Miflash to flash the A12 rom, first do not relock the bootloader, check that everything works and that A12 suits you then lock the bootloader if you do not want to try other roms like Xaiomi EU rom.
Mi unlock and Miflash will erase all your data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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one more thing sir and sorry for that. the process with xaiomi phones is a bit different i used to do it with samsung phones.
i did all the steps to unlock the bootloader
and tells me to wait 168 hours to unlock.
now should i use the phone normally and what things not to do untill the 168 hours complete
and finally when flashing the rom.how to prevent re-locking the bootloader and how to lock it if i want to.
thank you best regards