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I intend to buy the chinese variant XT1635-03 at Gearbest. Is it possible to flash the XT1635-02 rom on it or will I be stuck with the chinese rom? If that is possible, would I receive the OTA updates?
You can flash the every rom you like i have the Chinese version and i flashed the Russian rom on it you just need to unlock your bootloader
RED LONDON said:
You can flash the every rom you like i have the Chinese version and i flashed the Russian rom on it you just need to unlock your bootloader
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Thank you very much. Your answer was decisive for my decision on buying the device, and I think the chinese version comes already with the bootloader unlocked.
joseph_s1lva2 said:
Thank you very much. Your answer was decisive for my decision on buying the device, and I think the chinese version comes already with the bootloader unlocked.
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Mine had weird bootloader it was locked but I wasn't able to unlock it with the code that moto gave me if you had the same problem pm me ill tell you how to unlock it
RED LONDON said:
Mine had weird bootloader it was locked but I wasn't able to unlock it with the code that moto gave me if you had the same problem pm me ill tell you how to unlock it
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Thank you.
You won't receive OTAs.
mahdif62 said:
You won't receive OTAs.
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It's not a big deal, as long as I can flash the latest roms.
RED LONDON said:
You can flash the every rom you like i have the Chinese version and i flashed the Russian rom on it you just need to unlock your bootloader
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Sorry to bother again, but did you flash the entire rom? I read at other thread that it is dangerous to flash modem, fsg and bootloader from another variant.
joseph_s1lva2 said:
Sorry to bother again, but did you flash the entire rom? I read at other thread that it is dangerous to flash modem, fsg and bootloader from another variant.
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I read on another thread that he flashed a -02 firmware without the modem files and no partition wipe (64 vs 32 GB).
Is there a full "HowTo" to go from XT1635-03 Dual-SIM to a XT1635-02 Firmware? Of course, Dual-SIM should still work afterwards. OTA will not work in any way, right?
Are there custom Roms which can be used on the XT1635-03 ?
Thanks
i have a problem
RED LONDON said:
Mine had weird bootloader it was locked but I wasn't able to unlock it with the code that moto gave me if you had the same problem pm me ill tell you how to unlock it
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I can not unlock my bootloader with the code of the bike my pc does not even recognize the device in fastboot, it only recognizes as an idle device called fastboot addison s. you know what to do?
Any progress to what can be done with the chinese moto z play?
Hi,
I got Moto Z from gearbest too and it also comes with ADDISON_CHINA_CUST image.
I was able to unlock bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock' and then I flashed it to retail 7.0 (via fastboot), then updated successfully to 7.1 (via adb sideload).
Unfortunately it still shows retcn channel and ADDISON_CHINA_CUST as baseband.
Is there any way to change it too?
Thanks!
janus123 said:
Hi,
I got Moto Z from gearbest too and it also comes with ADDISON_CHINA_CUST image.
I was able to unlock bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock' and then I flashed it to retail 7.0 (via fastboot), then updated successfully to 7.1 (via adb sideload).
Unfortunately it still shows retcn channel and ADDISON_CHINA_CUST as baseband.
Is there any way to change it too?
Thanks!
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To be short: no, there is no pracical way to change the software channel and modem version (they are tightened to hardware)
I do no think you receive any OTA but if so do not install them
freeman_g said:
To be short: no, there is no pracical way to change the software channel and modem version (they are tightened to hardware)
I do no think you receive any OTA but if so do not install them
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Thanks for your reply! Sounds like buying a phone from gearbest is not a good idea if you want to receive OTAs and stay with official ROM.
One more thing: after I updated the phone to 7.1 it shows during startup 'ID: bad key' (apart from 'Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted'.).
When being flashed, it also returned:
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
and
writing 'recovery...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
Btw, maybe it's a stupid question, but is it justified to consider retcn channel and modem version (ADDISON_CHINA_CUST) as kind of backdoor? It still not official software (or at least the latter)...
hi
Hi,
I received a Moto Z Play from Banggood as exchange for another phone under warranty.
I unlocked the bootloader, and via fastboot with RSD lite I updated to nougat 7.1.1
but the chineese version fot XT1635-03. I got it from here :https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison_cn/RETCN/
This rom is much worse than the original one, it's a chineese rom with only chineese and english language, no play store, no googleapps, no chrome...
At this time, I don't find the way to flash another Rom.
edit: repaired flashing another 7.1.1 custom rom
abs0lut3z33r0 said:
Any progress to what can be done with the chinese moto z play?
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If you install the Verizon version your device will update automatically
My bootloader was already unlocked when I got it from banggood, which is similar to gearbest.
Install this via rsd lite and you will have updates via ota:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Anyone know if it's possible to lock the bootloader of -03 using -01/-02 ROM?
Got a new RN5 China version yesterday. It came with 9.5.12A Chinese ROM. I'm going to flash global ROM by myself to get all Google service and debloated. Found some posts here regarding flashing global from 9.5.13. However, have 2 questions now:
1. Someone warned bricked device due to xiaomi new restrictions released recently to prevent flashing global from on Chinese version. I may not be able to flash global from on Chinese version. (Yes I knew it's Chinese version as my the other one has English characters on the box, but this one has all Chinese characters). Is it possible now?
2. Will I get ota after flashing global from if q1 is yes?
If you only needed Google application like play store and used only English, thank look into this thread about Google installer:
http://en.miui.com/thread-233426-1-1.html
Sent from my Redmi 3S using Tapatalk
timberwolf60 said:
If you only needed Google application like play store and used only English, thank look into this thread about Google installer:
http://en.miui.com/thread-233426-1-1.html
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Thanks, but I'd like to get rid of Chinese adware as well. The existing global version of note 5 works really well and that's why I bought another one. I got this one China version to avoid waiting time. But sadly xiaomi made things more complicated now. I hope I could flash it without bricking as it's fresh arrived last night. If bricked, money throwing in the water.
Unlock bootloader and flash global stable fastboot ROM.
Yes you will get OTA update
but dont lock bootloader after flashing global ROM
and you have to wait 360 to 720 hours before unlocking the bootloader
SunilSuni said:
Unlock bootloader and flash global stable fastboot ROM.
Yes you will get OTA update
but dont lock bootloader after flashing global ROM
and you have to wait 360 to 720 hours before unlocking the bootloader
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ok, it looks like i dont need 3rd party recovery at all. just flash using the official flashing tools.
got the dame 10.0.2 updates minutes ago and auto reboot to install.
maybe i have to flash some global rom with anti4 flag on.
libralibra said:
ok, it looks like i dont need 3rd party recovery at all. just flash using the official flashing tools.
got the dame 10.0.2 updates minutes ago and auto reboot to install.
maybe i have to flash some global rom with anti4 flag on.
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Yes you have to flash global ROM which has anti4 or else MiFlash throws error message saying bootloader index value is lesser than the present bootloader index value
And there won't be any chances of bricking a device if you use MiFlash
SunilSuni said:
Yes you have to flash global ROM which has anti4 or else MiFlash throws error message saying bootloader index value is lesser than the present bootloader index value
And there won't be any chances of bricking a device if you use MiFlash
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Got it. Thanks for all your help.
Just need to be patient for the dam 700 hours
I saw an international version of the ZIP package coming out. OTA cannot be upgraded directly.
What should I do?
thanks.
I prefer to FLASHthe Xiaomi International Edition ROM, which will retain more of Xiaomi's features.
newfantasy123 said:
I saw an international version of the ZIP package coming out. OTA cannot be upgraded directly.
What should I do?
thanks.
I prefer to FLASHthe Xiaomi International Edition ROM, which will retain more of Xiaomi's features.
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Unlock bootloader, flash twrp, flash the global zip mentioned several times in the forum. Better with EU chinese ROM as more features than global
Mackay53 said:
Unlock bootloader, flash twrp, flash the global zip mentioned several times in the forum. Better with EU chinese ROM as more features than global
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Thank you, but I saw the EU version of the ROM, can not re-lock the bootloader, do not know if there will be anything bad.
newfantasy123 said:
Thank you, but I saw the EU version of the ROM, can not re-lock the bootloader, do not know if there will be anything bad.
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Correct. If you try and lock the bootloader on the EU Chinese ROM or Global it's good bye phone.
If you don't unlock bootloader you'll be stuck on the Chinese ROM forever.
Mackay53 said:
Correct. If you try and lock the bootloader on the EU Chinese ROM or Global it's good bye phone.
If you don't unlock bootloader you'll be stuck on the Chinese ROM forever.
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thank you very much.
Is there any bad things after unlocking the bootloader?
newfantasy123 said:
thank you very much.
Is there any bad things after unlocking the bootloader?
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No. I've had an unlocked bootloader for about the last ten years.
Hi, I just purchased one mi mix 3 chinese version. I am new to unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP . Can someone please point me to the correct thread that gives details on how to unlock boot loader and flash twrp.
Thanks in advance.
pangag said:
Hi, I just purchased one mi mix 3 chinese version. I am new to unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP . Can someone please point me to the correct thread that gives details on how to unlock boot loader and flash twrp.
Thanks in advance.
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Go back to the guides, news, & discussion thread
Mackay53 said:
Go back to the guides, news, & discussion thread
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Nice Direction......
Relocking the bootloader
Question, Can I lock the bootloader after flashing the official global rom on the Chinese version? or it's also bye bye phone?
Eran baruch said:
Question, Can I lock the bootloader after flashing the official global rom on the Chinese version? or it's also bye bye phone?
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Bye bye phone
possible use gpay with global on chinese phone with unlocked bootloader?
Why would you want to lock the bootloader?
Well?
ToneLa said:
Well?
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Well what? If they want to lock the bootloader they can lock the bootloader.
That doesn't answer why! if it bricks the phone it might be useful to understand the process a bit fuller. I'm buying the Chinese version myself so want to be aware of why you'd want to lock the bootloader again
ToneLa said:
That doesn't answer why! if it bricks the phone it might be useful to understand the process a bit fuller. I'm buying the Chinese version myself so want to be aware of why you'd want to lock the bootloader again
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Return to stock, to sell, improve security, warranty etc
You'll only brick it if you install and lock the global ROM on a Chinese device, Chinese rom on a global device, or lock on the Chinese EU ROM
Cool. So if I get the Chinese one I'll put the EU one on.
I don't think I'd need to worry about locking the bootloader for a long time. I want this phone to last a few years and it seems reliable enough. And the processes will improve all the time.
Thanks!
ToneLa said:
Why would you want to lock the bootloader?
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Locking the bootloader is for certain applications and features that requires a more "secure" phone, since an unlocked bootloader is considered not "secure".
Payment Applications, Banking Applications, and DRM applications (Netflix) and such requires the phone to have a locked bootloader, or it will not work.
LiFE1688 said:
Locking the bootloader is for certain applications and features that requires a more "secure" phone, since an unlocked bootloader is considered not "secure".
Payment Applications, Banking Applications, and DRM applications (Netflix) and such requires the phone to have a locked bootloader, or it will not work.
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Are you forgetting Magisk? I'm unlocked since surviving 72 hours of stock locked hell. All my banking apps and Google pay have worked for the past 2 months.
BTW stock Chinese or Dev or Global are garbage compared to the EU version anyways.
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
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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
Hello there, I've bought this model.
There was a custom ROM flashed on it when I get it.
I've flashed it back by the Stock Firmware.
Then I saw that the device is locked by Xiaomi.
What can I do?
The best option would be to unlock it with the Stock Firmware on it, so I would have any other Option,.
If this isn't possible I would like to know how I can flash a custom ROM on it.
The bootloader is also locked, so please help me.
Bye, JonnyBoy84
JonnyBoy1984 said:
Hello there, I've bought this model.
There was a custom ROM flashed on it when I get it.
I've flashed it back by the Stock Firmware.
Then I saw that the device is locked by Xiaomi.
What can I do?
The best option would be to unlock it with the Stock Firmware on it, so I would have any other Option,.
If this isn't possible I would like to know how I can flash a custom ROM on it.
The bootloader is also locked, so please help me.
Bye, JonnyBoy84
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return it and ask for a refund you has been scammed
JonnyBoy1984 said:
Hello there, I've bought this model.
There was a custom ROM flashed on it when I get it.
I've flashed it back by the Stock Firmware.
Then I saw that the device is locked by Xiaomi.
What can I do?
The best option would be to unlock it with the Stock Firmware on it, so I would have any other Option,.
If this isn't possible I would like to know how I can flash a custom ROM on it.
The bootloader is also locked, so please help me.
Bye, JonnyBoy84
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Ask seller for unlock bootloader again (Official way) and remove his account from phone. (But I don't think he had, maybe he got the phone by unofficial way also)
Or you can use free unofficial tool to unlock it (Unofficial way, easy to find on YouTube).
Then choose one custom rom from forum.
Follow guide and enjoy the rom