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Locked bootloader, stuck in recovery mode.

Hello guys.
I recently bought this phone and wanted to use netflix, but didn't allow me because it outdated and said it was not compatible with my phone. So I did a bit of research and found a post in "mi community" that said it was because phone had bootloader unlocked. The phone was new and I didn't change anything of it, but I found the bootloader was unlocked.
Installed fastboot and adb drivers, locked bootloader and got myself into a... Brick?
-I can still load into fastboot.
-If I turn on the phone, It tries to load android but loads Mi-Recovery 3.0 instead. Recovery also says "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device"
I'm so lost from this point, I need to know if there is a way to flash any rom, and which one do I need.
Thanks in advice

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Most likely a chinese phone that came with global rom. If it came with global rom try flashing chinese rom and then unlocking bootloader and reflash global. Do not lock bootloader after flashing global.

toxiccat said:
Most likely a chinese phone that came with global rom. If it came with global rom try flashing chinese rom and then unlocking bootloader and reflash global. Do not lock bootloader after flashing global.
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Thanks for your answer, that is exactly what I've.
The problem is I tried to flash a Chinese from but it always denie it. Tried to flash the last global rom and allows me to do it with the same program.
Not sure where I can get the official chinese rom or how to bypass the xiaomi protection.
Thanks for helping! Hope I can somehow do it

Locked bootloader
Try searching for tools below which might help.
Saki / XiaomiADBFastbootTools
XiaomiADBFastbootTools-6.5.1-Win
I had hard bricked mine and had to take back off and use EDL to revive.

toxiccat said:
Try searching for tools below which might help.
Saki / XiaomiADBFastbootTools
XiaomiADBFastbootTools-6.5.1-Win
I had hard bricked mine and had to take back off and use EDL to revive.
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I don't find the way to reboot (via software) to EDL from fastboot, is still possible to access it by opening the phone?

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23javi23 said:
I don't find the way to reboot (via software) to EDL from fastboot, is still possible to access it by opening the phone?
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If you can flash global ROM. I think you just need to unlock bootloader and then flash China ROM once you have unlocked bootloader.
China ROM link below
https://xiaomifirmware.com/roms/latest-official-miui-roms-for-xiaomi-mi-max-3/

toxiccat said:
If you can flash global ROM. I think you just need to unlock bootloader and then flash China ROM once you have unlocked bootloader.
China ROM link below
https://xiaomifirmware.com/roms/latest-official-miui-roms-for-xiaomi-mi-max-3/
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It lets me flash de global one, but when I try to do the same with chinese rom, it says the version is lower, so I can't "downgrade".
It's weird because according to version number, the global one was a few versions lower

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The same issue , i was also encountered , After Flashing with "Xiaomi_Mi_Max_3_V10.2.1.0.PEDMIXM_20190226.0000.00_Global_9.0" Mi Max 3 with the MiFlash20191206 tool , by default the tool used "Clear data and Lock".
The tool saying "Flashing" and my phone got rebooted and went to MI Recovery 3.0 and also i got the message as
"This MIUI version can't be installed on this device".
I am not clueless how to proceed. So downloaded the Chinese version and again i tried to flash with above tool. Now tool said that "Can't Erase Locked" phone.
So Now i connected to Miflash_unlock with fastboot and connected to mi account and again i unlocked the phone.
Now my phone automatically booted to the Global version.
So i hope the issue is selecting the option as "Clear data and lock" . We need to select only "Clear data" in the flash tool.

23javi23 said:
Hello guys.
I recently bought this phone and wanted to use netflix, but didn't allow me because it outdated and said it was not compatible with my phone. So I did a bit of research and found a post in "mi community" that said it was because phone had bootloader unlocked. The phone was new and I didn't change anything of it, but I found the bootloader was unlocked.
Installed fastboot and adb drivers, locked bootloader and got myself into a... Brick?
-I can still load into fastboot.
-If I turn on the phone, It tries to load android but loads Mi-Recovery 3.0 instead. Recovery also says "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device"
I'm so lost from this point, I need to know if there is a way to flash any rom, and which one do I need.
Thanks in advice
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Hi there,
I encountered the same issue. I tried to flash some CN Rom without enough research, without knowing that you can't just flash an Android 10 rom from 9 directly by recovery (even TWRP). So I ended up Fastboot or TWRP but never able to boot into system. Fortunately I didn't flash my Max3 by fastboot rushly, so my phone was still unlocked.
This is how I solved it:
1. Download an official CN ROM (the below I used is MIUI 11 with Android 9.9.x);
I can't post link here but search "miui通过线刷升级" - you shall see a miui.com link ending with shuaji-393.html. That's the page I download the Mi Max3 ROM from.
2. Use MiFlash to flash the official ROM with the flash option "clean all", NOT "clean All and lock";
3. The phone shall reboot into system, give it 5-10 minutes;
4. Flash the miui.eu ROM you like (DO make sure it is Android 9 tho) by recovery (tutorial given under every official xiaomi.eu ROM download).
Again it's easy to search
It took me less than an hour to do it (I don't have much experience with new XiaoMi phone). So don't worry about bricking your phone forever.
Hope it helps to destress

Hi guys. I need some help too because I'm not totally sure what I have to do here so if anyone can give me some tips I would appreciate it.
I just ordered the 128gb 6gb ram version of Mi Max 3 and it might come with the global rom and already unlocked. Should I use the Mi flash tool to install the file MIUI 11 V11.0.3.0.PEDCNXM android 9 fastboot file? then after that installs I should lock the bootloader and then unlock it again myself with my mi own account? I just want to make sure that this is the correct way to do it.
Also after it I unlock it should I flash the newest xiaomi.eu rom with android 10 or do i have to do something else first? Thank you

MIUI 12

Does anyone have the fastboot update file for miui for note 8 pro

What rom? Eu or global? You have link for global rom in ROMs here

tze_vitamin said:
What rom? Eu or global? You have link for global rom in ROMs here
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Global. All the links i see on here is for the beta version

fried said:
Global. All the links i see on here is for the beta version
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you can flash beta but again , at your own risk and it's not 100% free of bugs.https://i.imgur.com/noBlGXC.jpg

beginner148 said:
you can flash beta but again , at your own risk and it's not 100% free of bugs.https://i.imgur.com/noBlGXC.jpg
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I don't have a unlock bootloader it's too risky unlocking bootloader's with mediatek i just want miui asap?

fried said:
I don't have a unlock bootloader it's too risky unlocking bootloader's with mediatek i just want miui asap
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trying to get miui beta without mi pilot account and also without unlocked Boot and twrp is like trying to start a dead engine without repairing it. And No it's not dangerous to unlock bootloader flashing unofficial roms or cfw roms without migrating cfw and flashing factory preloader is dangerous because mediatek gets stuck in edl and it advises download mode that works in sp flash only after logging with authorized account , factory preloader removes the need for authorized account which makes it fully recoverable without paying a penny.

beginner148 said:
trying to get miui beta without mi pilot account and also without unlocked Boot and twrp is like trying to start a dead engine without repairing it. And No it's not dangerous to unlock bootloader flashing unofficial roms or cfw roms without migrating cfw and flashing factory preloader is dangerous because mediatek gets stuck in edl and it advises download mode that works in sp flash only after logging with authorized account , factory preloader removes the need for authorized account which makes it fully recoverable without paying a penny.
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I updated via fastboot before with the official global ROM i heard it's already available so that's why I'm asking if anyone has the link to the official ROM nothing more nothing less

fried said:
I updated via fastboot before with the official global ROM i heard it's already available so that's why I'm asking if anyone has the link to the official ROM nothing more nothing less
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https://imgur.com/a/ohvXhFA
https://www.quora.com/Why-does-custom-rom-development-lacks-in-terms-of-MediaTek-only
nah nowadays mtk miui get slow updates , you have to wait for devs to make sure rom is stable. Have a good day.

Question How to Re-Lock bootloader?

Hi guys since I might sell and upgrade my device, I just wanna know how do I re-lock my Poco F3 bootloader. It is safe to re-lock the bootloader in the Mi flash tool(clean and lock)? I've seen many people that they bricked their device with clean and lock option on mi flash tool, should I re-lock my device through fastboot mode + CMD? Please enlighten me, thank youuu.

PsychoMad said:
Hi guys since I might sell and upgrade my device, I just wanna know how do I re-lock my Poco F3 bootloader. It is safe to re-lock the bootloader in the Mi flash tool(clean and lock)? I've seen many people that they bricked their device with clean and lock option on mi flash tool, should I re-lock my device through fastboot mode + CMD? Please enlighten me, thank youuu.
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dude just flash your region's rom eg ur region is Europe then download the latest fastboot rom and flash in mi flash tool by selecting clean all and lock
People Bricked their devices because they might have flash a diffrent region's rom Example im having mi 11x (indian) and i flash redmi k40s china rom and lock my bootloader then my phone will get bricked ( it happened to me once accidently pressed clean all and lock while flashing china rom to my phone and later go to know my bootloader was locked and i bricked my phone )
Bad english Ig

TeckySairam said:
dude just flash your region's rom eg ur region is Europe then download the latest fastboot rom and flash in mi flash tool by selecting clean all and lock
People Bricked their devices because they might have flash a diffrent region's rom Example im having mi 11x (indian) and i flash redmi k40s china rom and lock my bootloader then my phone will get bricked ( it happened to me once accidently pressed clean all and lock while flashing china rom to my phone and later go to know my bootloader was locked and i bricked my phone )
Bad english Ig
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That's what I thought too, they might flash wrong region firmware on their devices and ended up bricking their devices, but how did you fix your device? Did you just flash through mi flash tool the correct firmware region in to your device? or did you get EDL something?

PsychoMad said:
That's what I thought too, they might flash wrong region firmware on their devices and ended up bricking their devices, but how did you fix your device? Did you just flash through mi flash tool the correct firmware region in to your device? or did you get EDL something?
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i just flash the proper mi 11x indian firmware through mi flash tool and relocked my bootlaoder

Question ReLock the Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE

Hi,
After updating the Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE to MIUI 13, like many other people, i've faced issue with dark mode, so i have unlocked the bootloader and downgrade it to MIUI 12.5.
Now, i want to ReLock it to rollback the initial situation. Can i do this? How?
Thanks.

MrDSM said:
Hi,
After updating the Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE to MIUI 13, like many other people, i've faced issue with dark mode, so i have unlocked the bootloader and downgrade it to MIUI 12.5.
Now, i want to ReLock it to rollback the initial situation. Can i do this? How?
Thanks.
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Mi Flash Tool has the option to relock
Search, you can find elsewhere about the tool (it's generic for various Xiaomi phones), hence don't hesitate to read from Pocco or other (sub)forums
PS: I never used Mi Flash. And I didn't upgrade to MIUI 13
But I do have unlocked BL, using MN SHRP custom Recovery and Magisk and LSPosed with various modules

How did you downgrade to 12.5? As far as I know downgrading could produce many errors and if we somehow forcefully bypassed these errors, the phone could be bricked.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Miui 13 Update?
I read Miui 13 is out for LISA. Has anyone received the update yet? For EEA its 13.0.1.0.SKOEUXM.
forum.xda-developers.com

DeadlyPerformer said:
How did you downgrade to 12.5? As far as I know downgrading could produce many errors and if we somehow forcefully bypassed these errors, the phone could be bricked.
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With an unlocked bootloader, or in EDL (with authorization, works on locked too), flashing the Fastboot version of the ROM should be enough.
After all, firmware is overwritten, XBL and ABL are too, partition layout is the same, same anti version, etc. Of course, user data has to go, since you're going backwards it's the safest way.

KaoDome said:
With an unlocked bootloader, or in EDL (with authorization, works on locked too), flashing the Fastboot version of the ROM should be enough.
After all, firmware is overwritten, XBL and ABL are too, partition layout is the same, same anti version, etc. Of course, user data has to go, since you're going backwards it's the safest way.
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Have you tried it? I did try flashing the fastboot ROM via MiFlash but it gave me anti rollback error. If I edit the .bat file to remove the anti rollback lines, it gave crc error. Though I've managed to downgrade by flashing official 12.5.14 recovery rom via TWRP. Seems like MIUI 13 is not blocking user to go back to MIUI 12.

miui 13 update !!?

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