Hi everyone!
I received my tablet with a Chinese version. I tried flashing a global version, but I didn't pay attention and ended up blocking the bootloader. Now it gets the message: "
MiUI version can't be installed on this device" and I can't unlock bootloader to go back to the Chinese rom. Does anyone know how I can proceed?
its bricked forever?
I think not but the only way to flash a rom with locked bootloader is to use edl mode.
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Hi All,
I did a silly thing, basically, bought a new phone which was supposed to be a Global model - we'll get to that in a minute...
Right from setting it up, I just felt that it wasn't right given that the Bootloader was already unlocked, so I decided to download the latest global fastboot rom and flash it via MiFlash (I've done this before plenty of times on RN3s and my Mi6...)
As this phone is for my mother in law, I thought it would be best to lock the bootloader back up, making it as 'stock as possible'.
Obviously, this is where things went wrong... Since reading around the web, I see now that it must actually be the chinese version of the phone and had the global rom flashed to it, but then you need to keep the bootloader unlocked?
Basically, I've tried all sorts, can't get anything other than ADB Sideload from recovery (Connect with MiAssistant) and fastboot obviously won't let me flash another rom now...
So my questions are :-
- Is EDL mode my only option? If so, is it a viable option considering all this stuff I'm reading about Anti-rollback and the fact that the current global rom that's flashed to the device is actually the very latest global stable so what Chinese rom do I go to from here?
- Is the absolute only way to get into EDL mode by disassembling the device and shorting the pins? (Redmi Note 3 used to have this power button/volume buttons sequence from power off state to get into EDL?)
- What's this EDL Auth stuff all about I'm seeing around the web and do I need to worry about it?
- Is there actually any fundamental differences in hardware with this being the Chinese model? Where I bought it from it was advertised as supporting Band 20 LTE for example, is this still the case?
In summary, am I right in thinking if I can actually get the China stable/dev rom flashed to it via EDL, I can then seek authority to unlock the bootloader, then flash the global rom again and leave the bootloader unlocked? Is this the right procedure?
** Also, just for info, this device hasn't been signed into yet with a Google account or a Mi Account so there's no Mi Account bound to it unfortunately
Thanks in advance!!!
From what i can understand about your situation,
You bought a phone which is chinese version but already on a global rom which is bootloader unlocked, and you just want to lock the bootloader.
My solution: Download the "RIGHT" fastboot global Rom version(OEIMIFA or NEIMIEK rom) for your phone via miflash and check "Clean all and Lock" to lock the bootloader.
Hi everybody,
I recently tried to downgrade from 12.5.5.0 to 12.0.2.0 recovery version.
It was not a good idea since phone does not start any more and has a black screen no matter what I do.
But it can access fastboot mode...
My question:
Its locked unfortunately and I cannot access it anymore since it does not boot.
Is it possible to flash ANY Rom to it?
I tried it with several ROMs but Miflash tool always blocks the procedure since phone is locked...
Is there a ROM for the Mi 11 Lite 4G that is accepted by the MiFlash tool in locked state?
Pumukkl said:
Hi everybody,
I recently tried to downgrade from 12.5.5.0 to 12.0.2.0 recovery version.
It was not a good idea since phone does not start any more and has a black screen no matter what I do.
But it can access fastboot mode...
My question:
Its locked unfortunately and I cannot access it anymore since it does not boot.
Is it possible to flash ANY Rom to it?
I tried it with several ROMs but Miflash tool always blocks the procedure since phone is locked...
Is there a ROM for the Mi 11 Lite 4G that is accepted by the MiFlash tool in locked state?
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The problem is not the ROM version to be accepted but your device itself, due to the locked status it refuses to accept any partition to be flashed.
This same principle doesn't matter in EDL mode, but XM11 (and most of, if not all, Xiaomi devices) require of an authorized account for Mi Flash tool.
If you at least did bind your Mi account and started the process to unlock bootloader, then you still can do this.
Did you fixed the problem? If yes, how?
mahbod.es.1996 said:
Did you fixed the problem? If yes, how?
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@SubwayChamp already mentioned how one'd go about it:
- If the phone was bound to the owner's Mi account, starting a bootloader unlock process and if it is able to go forward, it could then be restored to a working state.
- Perhaps... sideloading a full recovery ROM if access to the stock recovery and Mi Assistant were an option, although just like with EDL, I'm guessing some sort of authorization takes place (it used to several years ago).
- Take the phone to a service center and plead one's case, they could be willing to flash the device with an official build, although if it were me I'd require proof of ownership at least.
- Resort to a 3rd party service / app that deals in auth. EDL flashes for money.
That's about it, these days there's not even a point in opening a device to access the test points.
Hi,
I got a Chinese Redmi Note 8 Pro which I tried to convert to Global ROM but while flashing I accidently selected the "Flash & Lock" option. The phone is now stuck in recovery menu and shows "This MIUI cannot be installed on this device". The bootloader is also locked again and I am unable to reflash it using the official tool. I am able to get into Fastboot mode.
Please someone advice how can I recover the phone (even on stock Chinese ROM). The official service centres in my country are of no help as the device was not purchased locally. It seems you can get it done online by paying someone with an authorized MI account but I am a bit hesitant to go that way.
I have found lots of guides and youtube videos using SP Flash tool, MTK tools etc but it is not clear if those method will work in my case as my bootloader is locked. Also most of those methods seems to be for a hard bricked phone but I am atleast able to get into fast boot mode. Can someone please guide me exactly which method will work in my case? I dont mind if the phone recovers to the stock chinese rom.
Thanks
After a decade,5 phones and countless roms later I finally bricked an android. I relocked bootloader after flashing custom rom without proprt thinking and now phone is stuck on fastboot but will not let me flash anything.
If i try to boot it shows "no os found" error. Fastboot shows "flashing_locked" and i can't unlock it again as it won't boot into OS.
I managed to get into edl mode and QFIL tool is recognizing the device and is reading the imei,partitions. So I think with proper firehose file and elf firmware It is possible to bring back the phone to life.
i want to know if it is possible to port stock rom(xml) to QFIL compatible(elf) file? there are already manuals on creating raw and patch files. So what would it take?
Hi vamsi,
I am also in same problem. I have moto g40 and in the same situation no os found" error. Fastboot shows "flashing_locked". Not able to flash anything.
Can you please guide me how to get into edl mode.I tried below command/sites and none of them worked :-
fastboot oem blackflash - Got error "command restricted"
And tried everything mention in this site https://www.ytechb.com/how-to-boot-into-edl-mode-android/#:~:text=1 Download Fastboot EDL zip file and extract,This will boot the phone into EDL Mode. Nothing worked
vamsi53 said:
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Sure i will check with him.
Thanks
Sonu19kr said:
Sure i will check with him.
Thanks
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I Am Facing Th Same Problem And I am Already Scammed In The Telegram Groups Please Can You Help Me And Can You Tell How To Get Into EDL MODES In Motorola G40 Fusion
vamsi53 said:
After a decade,5 phones and countless roms later I finally bricked an android. I relocked bootloader after flashing custom rom without proprt thinking and now phone is stuck on fastboot but will not let me flash anything.
If i try to boot it shows "no os found" error. Fastboot shows "flashing_locked" and i can't unlock it again as it won't boot into OS.
I managed to get into edl mode and QFIL tool is recognizing the device and is reading the imei,partitions. So I think with proper firehose file and elf firmware It is possible to bring back the phone to life.
i want to know if it is possible to port stock rom(xml) to QFIL compatible(elf) file? there are already manuals on creating raw and patch files. So what would it take?
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Can You Please Help How To Get Into EDL MODES
i try to flash new miui 14.0.4.0 EEA. after the reboot, my phone stopped showing signs of life, it is written in the device manager as "hs usb qdloader 9008 (COM6)".
miflash does not see it. I do not know what to do
PS: English is not my native language
Take it to the Xiaomi service because your phone is officially hard-bricked (EDL mode). In that mode, only Xiaomi authorised accounts can flash stuff to recover devices, no one else and most people who have that authorisation is mobile services - to be sure, go to the Xiaomi service and give to them to repair your device - and of course, you will lose your unlocked bootloader status and all of your data - this is a reason why people who don't know what they're doing they should not to unlock bootloader and root their devices.
Sorry dude, but no one can help you in this case - I had that problem too so I've been forced to get a new phone by Xiaomi service after the double hard-brick.
You can't flash anything so, you're currently stuck in this dead mode for users known us EDL (Qualcomm Emergency Download mode) mode
pm me i can recover it for you