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Wondering if anyone is able to help me.
Recently purchased a MI5S Plus and having problems unlocking the bootloader. Followed all instructions and the unlock fails at 50% with the tool stating that "the account on the device is different than current account" (or something like that).
Now here's what I have done so far:
-made sure device and tool are using the same account with phone number login
-made sure "find device" is turned on and phone can be found
-disabled windows 10 driver signature
-enabled usb debugging on the device
-made sure sim card is in slot 1 of device
So far no dice. Phone is on Global Stable (8.0.1.0) but I wanted to move to EU version (which also has the correct UK locale and some other features). I am not new to the rom flashing scene (just moved from iOS to android and had a Galaxy S2 back in the day).
If anyone could help me with this it would be greatly appreciated. No idea what else to try.
Best regards
Try to use vpn i use hot spot shield..
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kojoti75 said:
Try to use vpn i use hot spot shield..
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How would a vpn work in this situation?
I am not sure but i saw that on youtube and i unlock both mi5s and mi5s plus without issues...
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kojoti75 said:
I am not sure but i saw that on youtube and i unlock both mi5s and mi5s plus without issues...
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I'll check it out. If it helps I'm willing to try it. What location did you use?
I didn't change anything just use it by default...
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M3th0s said:
I'll check it out. If it helps I'm willing to try it. What location did you use?
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I think what this means is that your phone is associated to a mi account different than the one you have logged in to unlock it. Make sure your phone has the same mi account as the one you are using to unlock it.
Good luck!!
jimmyss04 said:
I think what this means is that your phone is associated to a mi account different than the one you have logged in to unlock it. Make sure your phone has the same mi account as the one you are using to unlock it.
Good luck!!
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Yes it's the same account in both places. I double checked that.
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Hi, I will share some of my experience.
Myself had that problem too, bought mi5s plus on global 8.x.x and wanted to move to eu version . The problem with this phone is that there's no global dev rom for it just yet, and you can't officially flash the china dev rom, since the installer doesn't recognize the package. So you find yourself in kind of loop, like
==> to open bootloader you need dev rom (only china available) :/
==> to flash china dev rom via mi flash you need to get your phone to EDM ( Emergency Download Mode ) .
But to get to EDM you need open bootloader.
That's kinda sucks, but i kept looking over the internet and found the overall solution that will probably work on any xiaomi device. And that's to make "Deep flash cable". This cable let's you enter EDM ignoring the locked bootloader, this way you can flash the china dev rom, and from there open the bootloader.
The idea is really simple, just need to shortcut any of the middle connectors of the usb with the ground(the outter connector) when plugging the phone into the pc(don't even need to cut the original usb cable), that will prevent the phone from starting to charge and it will enter EDM (pure black screen without any sign of life, but pc will recognize it on COM port as long as you have qualcomm drivers installed.) In this mode the mi flash tool will recognize the phone and you can flash the china dev rom.
If you need more help just ask, and u can find some nice guides on youtube that explain how to make the cable. Good luck!
makslll said:
Hi, I will share some of my experience.
Myself had that problem too, bought mi5s plus on global 8.x.x and wanted to move to eu version . The problem with this phone is that there's no global dev rom for it just yet, and you can't officially flash the china dev rom, since the installer doesn't recognize the package. So you find yourself in kind of loop, like
==> to open bootloader you need dev rom (only china available) :/
==> to flash china dev rom via mi flash you need to get your phone to EDM ( Emergency Download Mode ) .
But to get to EDM you need open bootloader.
That's kinda sucks, but i kept looking over the internet and found the overall solution that will probably work on any xiaomi device. And that's to make "Deep flash cable". This cable let's you enter EDM ignoring the locked bootloader, this way you can flash the china dev rom, and from there open the bootloader.
The idea is really simple, just need to shortcut any of the middle connectors of the usb with the ground(the outter connector) when plugging the phone into the pc(don't even need to cut the original usb cable), that will prevent the phone from starting to charge and it will enter EDM (pure black screen without any sign of life, but pc will recognize it on COM port as long as you have qualcomm drivers installed.) In this mode the mi flash tool will recognize the phone and you can flash the china dev rom.
If you need more help just ask, and u can find some nice guides on youtube that explain how to make the cable. Good luck!
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Ah damn. Hardware route is gonna be a problem. So why are some people have to unlock the bootloader on global stable and some are not?
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makslll said:
Hi, I will share some of my experience.
Myself had that problem too, bought mi5s plus on global 8.x.x and wanted to move to eu version . The problem with this phone is that there's no global dev rom for it just yet, and you can't officially flash the china dev rom, since the installer doesn't recognize the package. So you find yourself in kind of loop, like
==> to open bootloader you need dev rom (only china available) :/
==> to flash china dev rom via mi flash you need to get your phone to EDM ( Emergency Download Mode ) .
But to get to EDM you need open bootloader.
That's kinda sucks, but i kept looking over the internet and found the overall solution that will probably work on any xiaomi device. And that's to make "Deep flash cable". This cable let's you enter EDM ignoring the locked bootloader, this way you can flash the china dev rom, and from there open the bootloader.
The idea is really simple, just need to shortcut any of the middle connectors of the usb with the ground(the outter connector) when plugging the phone into the pc(don't even need to cut the original usb cable), that will prevent the phone from starting to charge and it will enter EDM (pure black screen without any sign of life, but pc will recognize it on COM port as long as you have qualcomm drivers installed.) In this mode the mi flash tool will recognize the phone and you can flash the china dev rom.
If you need more help just ask, and u can find some nice guides on youtube that explain how to make the cable. Good luck!
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Thanks makslll, I have mi5s, wondering if the process is different?
I bought my phone with the xiaomi.eu rom (8.0.10.0 MAGCNDH), unlocked bootloader with "MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0317.1_en" and installed recovery following this (https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-1.36462/). After this I was able to install other ROMs .
Hope this helps
jimmyss04 said:
Thanks makslll, I have mi5s, wondering if the process is different?
I bought my phone with the xiaomi.eu rom (8.0.10.0 MAGCNDH), unlocked bootloader with "MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0317.1_en" and installed recovery following this (https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-12-1.36462/). After this I was able to install other ROMs .
Hope this helps
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Main problem I'm getting at the moment is the fact I can't get past the 50% on the unlock process. Keeps giving me an account error on the Mi Flash unlock tool. Something like "Account on the device is different from current account".
In any case I was looking at this EDL solution but let me see if I grasped this:
-I can use EDL to bypass locked bootloader restrictions. Could I just flash the EU rom without unlocking the bootloader?
-That not being the case, I'm guessing I would need to flash something like China Dev and the try and unlock the bootloader followed by TWRP flash, etc etc.
If someone could shed any light on this that would be great.
Thanks in advance
M3th0s said:
Main problem I'm getting at the moment is the fact I can't get past the 50% on the unlock process. Keeps giving me an account error on the Mi Flash unlock tool. Something like "Account on the device is different from current account".
In any case I was looking at this EDL solution but let me see if I grasped this:
-I can use EDL to bypass locked bootloader restrictions. Could I just flash the EU rom without unlocking the bootloader?
-That not being the case, I'm guessing I would need to flash something like China Dev and the try and unlock the bootloader followed by TWRP flash, etc etc.
If someone could shed any light on this that would be great.
Thanks in advance
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I don't know about that process, but I think this post might help even if it is for another Xiaomi device, please let me know how it goes:
http://en.miui.com/thread-226193-1-1.html
jimmyss04 said:
I don't know about that process, but I think this post might help even if it is for another Xiaomi device, please let me know how it goes:
http://en.miui.com/thread-226193-1-1.html
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Thanks will give this a bash later on after first trying to factory reset the phone.
Thing is I read about a lot of people being successful unlocking their bootloader on Global Stable rom, so no idea why I can't do it. Pretty sure I have all the necessary drivers and I'm following the process as it should. Still getting the account error.
Xiaomi should sort their **** out...
Thanks everyone for your help!
M3th0s said:
Main problem I'm getting at the moment is the fact I can't get past the 50% on the unlock process. Keeps giving me an account error on the Mi Flash unlock tool. Something like "Account on the device is different from current account".
In any case I was looking at this EDL solution but let me see if I grasped this:
-I can use EDL to bypass locked bootloader restrictions. Could I just flash the EU rom without unlocking the bootloader?
-That not being the case, I'm guessing I would need to flash something like China Dev and the try and unlock the bootloader followed by TWRP flash, etc etc.
If someone could shed any light on this that would be great.
Thanks in advance
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You can't flash Eu ROM with locked bootloader, since you need to use special image files of the supported roms for miflash (Can't use the .zip roms that we flash via recovery), and those available only for the official roms ( global stable, china stable, china dev).
So yeah, unfortunally this would take little longer, but i can assure you this method 100% works and it's not very hard once you've done the tricky thing with the deep flash cable =)
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You can't flash Eu ROM with locked bootloader, since you need to use special image files of the supported roms for miflash (Can't use the .zip roms that we flash via recovery), and those available only for the official roms ( global stable, china stable, china dev).
So yeah, unfortunally this would take little longer, but i can assure you this method 100% works and it's not very hard once you've done the tricky thing with the deep flash cable =)
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I will probably grab a cable from Aliexpress. Reviews seem to be ok:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016new-deep-flash-cable-for-xiaomi-phone-models-Open-port-9008-Supports-all-BL-locks-Engineering/32707713158.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.rXgJsN&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6_10065_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_426_10073_10103_10102_10096_10052_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=dde7663f-24a9-4717-94c5-de541dcce370
Will let you know when it arrives and if it works.
On another note, if a Global Dev rom is released for the Mi5S Plus, are you able to flash it as normal through the updater app?
Best regards
M3th0s said:
I will probably grab a cable from Aliexpress. Reviews seem to be ok:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016new-deep-flash-cable-for-xiaomi-phone-models-Open-port-9008-Supports-all-BL-locks-Engineering/32707713158.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.rXgJsN&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6_10065_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_426_10073_10103_10102_10096_10052_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=dde7663f-24a9-4717-94c5-de541dcce370
Will let you know when it arrives and if it works.
On another note, if a Global Dev rom is released for the Mi5S Plus, are you able to flash it as normal through the updater app?
Best regards
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Sounds interesting
M3th0s said:
I will probably grab a cable from Aliexpress. Reviews seem to be ok:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016new-deep-flash-cable-for-xiaomi-phone-models-Open-port-9008-Supports-all-BL-locks-Engineering/32707713158.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.rXgJsN&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6_10065_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_426_10073_10103_10102_10096_10052_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=dde7663f-24a9-4717-94c5-de541dcce370
Will let you know when it arrives and if it works.
On another note, if a Global Dev rom is released for the Mi5S Plus, are you able to flash it as normal through the updater app?
Best regards
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Yes, on my gf's mi5 i just flashed global dev rom from the updater and unlocked it easy, they really should just remove the global <==> china barrier
Update: there is official Global Dev ROM available now, so no "deep flash cable" is needed anymore, just download the ROM, copy it to phone memory, and flash it via updater, good luck =)
So, quick update.
Managed to unlock bootloader last night by updating to the new Global Dev for the Mi5S Plus.
However a new problem has arisen, as usual. Using ADB, it recognises the phone whilst in normal mode with USB debugging on. The moment I reboot it into fastboot mode (to flash TWRP), it doesn't recognise it anymore. The drivers are installed as I disabled windows driver signature verification, but the phone is just not recognised anymore.
Anyone have any idea how to fix this?
Thanks in advance.
Guys, I need some help to confirm the only solution I found for my problem, or if I can still try other solutions.
I bought a Mi5s that already came from seller with the global stable rom. I asked the official bootloader unlock to Xiaomi and has received authorization by SMS. But the unlock application stucks at 50% saying that the device being unlocked is different from the one authorized on Mi account. I looked for some solutions like deleting all the devices in the page i.mi.com, leaving only the Mi5s, but I did not have success. Other solution is flash chinese developer rom
Another solution is to flash Chinese developer rom, to confirm unlock of the device on the developer screen and then to use the official tool unlock. But I didn't find any way to flash the developer rom. I've tried using Chinese PC Suite, fastboot mode, MiFlash, and all says that the rom I am trying to flash (Chinese) is different from the rom of the device (global).
The only solution I found is to buy a deep flash cable and flash the developer rom in EDL mode. Or hope to launch the global developer rom for Mi5s, which so far we have no prospect in the short term.
Do you suggest I try some other solution? Thanks in advance.
Try logging into mi cloud with your mi5s using the same account you used to asked the request to unlock.
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Try logging into mi cloud with your mi5s using the same account you used to asked the request to unlock.
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Already had done it, no success
From http://en.miui.com/thread-482266-1-1.html
Under settings/additional settings/developer options, click Mi unlock status. Click add account and device. Your device will now be automatically added to your Mi account.
Next,enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging under developer options.
Then connect your mobile to the pc or laptop while on fastboot mode. Unlock again. This time, it will be successful!
Same problem. Can't unlock my Mi 5S on Global Stable firmware (V8.0.3.0). And can't flash to China Developer firmware.
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BPSoft said:
Under settings/additional settings/developer options, click Mi unlock status. !
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On Global Stable 8.0.3.0 there is no Mi unlock status in Developer settings
zzzit said:
On Global Stable 8.0.3.0 there is no Mi unlock status in Developer settings
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Go to "About Phone" and tap "MIUI Version" multiple times to unlock it.
BPSoft said:
Go to "About Phone" and tap "MIUI Version" multiple times to unlock it.
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I already did it lol
Global Stable firmware doesn't have any Mi Unlock status parameter on Developer Settings.
zzzit said:
I already did it lol
Global Stable firmware doesn't have any Mi Unlock status parameter on Developer Settings.
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Sorry i was on mobile and understood you badly.
According to this:
http://en.miui.com/thread-202290-1-1.html
You should have that parameter no matter you are at global or not, but if you don't you should flash a developer version, instruction at the same page.
Before you say "i can't flash developer rom", did you tried the updater app to flash it?
Force flash your rom using special cable to enter fastboot to install. I dont know its detail, but the installation called Deep Flash using deep flash cable sold on ebay
alediniz said:
Guys, I need some help to confirm the only solution I found for my problem, or if I can still try other solutions.
I bought a Mi5s that already came from seller with the global stable rom. I asked the official bootloader unlock to Xiaomi and has received authorization by SMS. But the unlock application stucks at 50% saying that the device being unlocked is different from the one authorized on Mi account. I looked for some solutions like deleting all the devices in the page i.mi.com, leaving only the Mi5s, but I did not have success. Other solution is flash chinese developer rom
Another solution is to flash Chinese developer rom, to confirm unlock of the device on the developer screen and then to use the official tool unlock. But I didn't find any way to flash the developer rom. I've tried using Chinese PC Suite, fastboot mode, MiFlash, and all says that the rom I am trying to flash (Chinese) is different from the rom of the device (global).
The only solution I found is to buy a deep flash cable and flash the developer rom in EDL mode. Or hope to launch the global developer rom for Mi5s, which so far we have no prospect in the short term.
Do you suggest I try some other solution? Thanks in advance.
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I had similar problems and I was also trying to figure out what to do to unlock bootloader on Global stable rom. The amount of people having the same problem where unlocking app stops at 50% is overwhelming ,judging from the comments found on google, but the info what is the actual problem is next to none. Suggested solutions looks to me like voodoo and most if not all probably doesn't have any impact on successful unlocking. As the Xiaomi unlock app is just a wrapper for fastboot executable I've checked what kind of commands are being send to the fastboot when you click unlock here they are.
fastboot getvar product
fastboot getvar soc-id
fastboot getvar soc_id
fastboot getvar board_version
So I've checked if I will actually get any info from bootloader if I send those commands manually, and with no surprise I didn't get any. So this was the problem at least in my case. Some kind of connection problem I'm not sure where exactly the fault is, probably drivers but try to issue those commands manually from command line I can bet you will not get any info from the phone. What to do if that's the case remove and reinstall drivers, this is what has worked for me. Good luck
Had the same problem. Got it solved today. the bad news you need a deep flashing cable, good news you can make it yourself.
Here is the guide:
http ://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html
http ://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
I have unlocked 4 mi phones with no difficulty. Some of them with fake/seller ROM. Once you got permission make sure you have done all things right before preceding to Unlock. Usually it's all about loading the right driver for Xiaomi phone. Using default windows driver is not working. As it's not Microsoft signed driver you have to start windows in insecure mode.
You have to login in your mi account both on PC and on phone with SIM card ind.
Check that phone is verified settings/mi account on your phone.
Best luck
Something is with drivers for your phone. I have the same problem...than i delete drivers and than they automaticly reinstall and evarything works.
ka3yal said:
Had the same problem. Got it solved today. the bad news you need a deep flashing cable, good news you can make it yourself.
Here is the guide:
http ://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html
http ://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
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Hi, what exactly did you do to succeed? Thanks.
I am stuck on Mi5s with 8.0.3.0. global stable ROM and the unlock blocks on 50%.
ka3yal said:
Had the same problem. Got it solved today. the bad news you need a deep flashing cable, good news you can make it yourself.
Here is the guide:
http ://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html
http ://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
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It worked for me!
Need a lot of patience
Mois1234 said:
Hi, what exactly did you do to succeed? Thanks.
I am stuck on Mi5s with 8.0.3.0. global stable ROM and the unlock blocks on 50%.
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Follow the guide that I posted to make the cable(first link), install all the drivers and software needed (second link).
After successfully putting the phone in deep flash mode you need to update Qualcomm drivers (under device manager it must appear as com3 or com10 port after that).
Then use Mi Flash tool to flash Chinese dev rom (http ://bigota.d.miui.com/7.1.20/miui_MI5S_7.1.20_229fa68558_6.0.zip). If the flash fails the first time reboot the computer and try again.
After that sync connect your MI account to the device, enter Dev mode and you will find OEM Unlock option.
Not easy but it works.
Good Luck!
shamus said:
I had similar problems and I was also trying to figure out what to do to unlock bootloader on Global stable rom. The amount of people having the same problem where unlocking app stops at 50% is overwhelming ,judging from the comments found on google, but the info what is the actual problem is next to none. Suggested solutions looks to me like voodoo and most if not all probably doesn't have any impact on successful unlocking. As the Xiaomi unlock app is just a wrapper for fastboot executable I've checked what kind of commands are being send to the fastboot when you click unlock here they are.
fastboot getvar product
fastboot getvar soc-id
fastboot getvar soc_id
fastboot getvar board_version
So I've checked if I will actually get any info from bootloader if I send those commands manually, and with no surprise I didn't get any. So this was the problem at least in my case. Some kind of connection problem I'm not sure where exactly the fault is, probably drivers but try to issue those commands manually from command line I can bet you will not get any info from the phone. What to do if that's the case remove and reinstall drivers, this is what has worked for me. Good luck
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zmajdk said:
I have unlocked 4 mi phones with no difficulty. Some of them with fake/seller ROM. Once you got permission make sure you have done all things right before preceding to Unlock. Usually it's all about loading the right driver for Xiaomi phone. Using default windows driver is not working. As it's not Microsoft signed driver you have to start windows in insecure mode.
You have to login in your mi account both on PC and on phone with SIM card ind.
Check that phone is verified settings/mi account on your phone.
Best luck
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mmicoo said:
Something is with drivers for your phone. I have the same problem...than i delete drivers and than they automaticly reinstall and evarything works.
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ka3yal said:
Follow the guide that I posted to make the cable(first link), install all the drivers and software needed (second link).
After successfully putting the phone in deep flash mode you need to update Qualcomm drivers (under device manager it must appear as com3 or com10 port after that).
Then use Mi Flash tool to flash Chinese dev rom (http ://bigota.d.miui.com/7.1.20/miui_MI5S_7.1.20_229fa68558_6.0.zip). If the flash fails the first time reboot the computer and try again.
After that sync connect your MI account to the device, enter Dev mode and you will find OEM Unlock option.
Not easy but it works.
Good Luck!
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I tried all the possibilities described, that do not need flash developer rom using a deep flash cable. I changed drivers and everything, no success.
In time, I already ordered a deep flash cable here in Brazil. For my part, I thank all fellas who tried to help me but gave up trying anything else. As the title of the topic, my device is currently virtually impossible to unlock in the normal way.
Mois1234 said:
Hi, what exactly did you do to succeed? Thanks.
I am stuck on Mi5s with 8.0.3.0. global stable ROM and the unlock blocks on 50%.
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I have same problem to unlock Mi5s before but then realize that you need to update driver on your PC from Keadcom (or samething) into Marshall London Bootloader and it success.
Now my Mi5s uncloked officially.
I just use same Mi account which has permission to unlock my previous device which is Mi5.
No need deep flash cable, just normal cable can do.
Hope this help.
deksudi said:
I have same problem to unlock Mi5s before but then realize that you need to update driver on your PC from Keadcom (or samething) into Marshall London Bootloader and it success.
Now my Mi5s uncloked officially.
I just use same Mi account which has permission to unlock my previous device which is Mi5.
No need deep flash cable, just normal cable can do.
Hope this help.
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Thanks you very much!
Unfortunately this this did not help. My assumption is that 8.0.3.0. Global stable needs ROM-internal permissions, which are currently missing. (In fastboot mode ADB is able to communicate to the phone, so it is not a driver issue.)
Unlocking bootloader
Mois1234 said:
Thanks you very much!
Unfortunately this this did not help. My assumption is that 8.0.3.0. Global stable needs ROM-internal permissions, which are currently missing. (In fastboot mode ADB is able to communicate to the phone, so it is not a driver issue.)
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No it doesn't mean it will work with Mi Unlock tool. It is some time ago I have guided one on this forum trough procedure and he succeeded at least. Read his experience: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...king-beast-t3416088/post67695482#post67695482
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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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.
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
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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
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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
If anyone else can't unlock, try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083/post76632325
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Hey guys,
my Redmi Note 5 Global arrived today. I have the permission for unlock since 2 years, so I tried to unlock it with no success. First I got an unknown error and after some attempts I got the message: Couldn't Unlock "After 360 hours of trying to unlock the device".
Is there a way to solve this? I've found no solution so far, would a new mi account with new permission solve the problem?
Try it or die said:
Hey guys,
my Redmi Note 5 Global arrived today. I have the permission for unlock since 2 years, so I tried to unlock it with no success. First I got an unknown error and after some attempts I got the message: Couldn't Unlock "After 360 hours of trying to unlock the device".
Is there a way to solve this? I've found no solution so far, would a new mi account with new permission solve the problem?
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A new account would help.
Read this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...solved-bypassing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083
Hoschie1983 said:
A new account would help.
Read this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...solved-bypassing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083
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Tried 2 new account. First I get an error that my account is not bound to the device, then I bind it and the 360 hours message is back
The secret trick is not to Bind your account in Developer Options, but just log in on the device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/8kf0ln/fyi_xiaomi_disabled_waiting_time_of_360_hrs/
corkiejp said:
The secret trick is not to Bind your account in Developer Options, but just log in on the device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/8kf0ln/fyi_xiaomi_disabled_waiting_time_of_360_hrs/
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Then there's the following error. Tried it with 3 mi accounts, with and without VPN, disabled firewall...
Don't know what I'm doing wrong :|
Try it or die said:
Then there's the following error. Tried it with 3 mi accounts, with and without VPN, disabled firewall...
Don't know what I'm doing wrong :|
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Have you logged in to the same account on phone as the unlock tool. Again Don't BIND in developer options.
corkiejp said:
Have you logged in to the same account on phone as the unlock tool. Again Don't BIND in developer options.
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Yes. Everytime the same error
These are the steps I'm doing, maybe there's something obvious wrong or I'm too stupid^^
1. Try to unlock with first account --> 360h
2. Reboot phone, logout from mi account. Login into the second mi account.
3. Reboot in Fastboot --> sign out on the mi unlock tool and sign in with the second account --> current account is not bound to the device.
After the 360h message from the first account, the mi unlock tool should be not touched?
Edit: Tried also the way with removing the device from I.mi.com. My RN5 has no inserted sim card, is that a problem? Just wifi.
Edit 2: Tried also with closing mi unlock tool between the 2 unlock attempts and with inserted sim card, same result.
Try it or die said:
Edit 2: Tried also with closing mi unlock tool between the 2 unlock attempts and with inserted sim card, same result.
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Uhmm, you should also try to clear the cache of MI unlock tool. Otherwise, it gives you same error no matter how many times you try. That's what I'd do. It might not work but try it and redo the procedure. Share the results
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Uhmm, you should also try to clear the cache of MI unlock tool. Otherwise, it gives you same error no matter how many times you try. That's what I'd do. It might not work but try it and redo the procedure. Share the results
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How can I clear the cache of the unlock tool?
Try it or die said:
Hey guys,
my Redmi Note 5 Global arrived today. I have the permission for unlock since 2 years, so I tried to unlock it with no success. First I got an unknown error and after some attempts I got the message: Couldn't Unlock "After 360 hours of trying to unlock the device".
Is there a way to solve this? I've found no solution so far, would a new mi account with new permission solve the problem?
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This Guide works for me for the Global Version 4/64 with Simcard
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/solved-bypassing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083
Try it or die said:
How can I clear the cache of the unlock tool?
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Can't exactly remember. Look in file menu for about option in mi unlock tool and in that if I remember correctly there should be a log button. If you click that a directory will open. Remove all the files. It may not be accurate as I'm not at home right now.
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Can't exactly remember. Look in file menu for about option in mi unlock tool and in that if I remember correctly there should be a log button. If you click that a directory will open. Remove all the files. It may not be accurate as I'm not at home right now.
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It worked with an older version, thanks anyway!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083/post76632325
Xiaomi has fixed the issue, so now you will have to wait 360h.
sganguly said:
Xiaomi has fixed the issue, so now you will have to wait 360h.
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I wondered, I fiddled a bit with the config, and I saw:
C:\Users\me\Downloads\miflash_unlock-en-3.3.525.23\config\app_info
Inside:
"http://update.miui.com/updates/mi-updateV6.php?v=1.0.0.0&c=4.1&d=miflash_unlock"
Maybe there's a way to call an OLDER api version
I don't have time to play with that, but maybe it's a good hint to solve the issue.
Cheers,
It saying Could not unlock after 50 hours of try. even it tried about 10 seconds.
when i need to get permission request to unlock
only thing i see that download unlock tool
i try to do with all steps available but no unlock and no massage from xaomi to wait or any thing
thanks for help
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Then there's the following error. Tried it with 3 mi accounts, with and without VPN, disabled firewall...
Don't know what I'm doing wrong :|
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you can try to turn off sync in your mi account
Unlocking the bootloader
While unlocking the bootloader, I went to developer settings and was trying to unlock the device.
Don't disconnect from the network, sign out of your Mi Account, perform a factory rest, or erase system data. If you've already done any of the above, add your Mi Account again; otherwise, you won't be able to unlock your device.
I was getting this error, after restarting the phone, signing out and signing in; the same issue.
I even did a factory reset but had the same issue.
Please let me know what can be done.