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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I recently bought this phone and wanted to use netflix, but didn't allow me because it outdated and said it was not compatible with my phone.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

stuck on recovery
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?

Locked bootloader
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

Solved the issue
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

Redmi note 5pro stuck in mi logo

When i playing pubg my redmi 5pro turn off itself and then it stuck in mi logo how i fix this bootloader is not unlooked please help

if u can get to recovery.. try factory resetting the device... and are u being able to get to fastboot?

Hridul P.K said:
if u can get to recovery.. try factory resetting the device... and are u being able to get to fastboot?
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I can't get into recovery mode but fastboot is working

Gt450 said:
I can't get into recovery mode but fastboot is working
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Well try flashing the stock rom watching some tutorial online... I am not sure if it can be done with locked bootloader...but I am assuming it can be done...so try doing that

Gt450 said:
I can't get into recovery mode but fastboot is working
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you can flash the same stock ROM version with mi flash tool using fastboot method.

gursewak.10 said:
you can flash the same stock ROM version with mi flash tool using fastboot method.
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you need your bootloader unlocked , else you cant

binarygod1299 said:
you need your bootloader unlocked , else you cant
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i have the same issue of not able to get into recovery but able to go into fastboot while trying to boot normally just gets stuck at logo phone is able to charge. Showed to a local repair shop who says its a power ic issue searched web where someone mentioned about issue w flash memory (this was for some samsung phone not sure if it applies to mi). I have no clue does anyone know how i can eliminate some of my doubs step by step?
1. I think it may be my power/volume button strip but i dont know how can i test thee device without the strip (i have some schematics) .
2. Maybe Rom issue and since bootloader is locked and no usb debugging enabled nor i can unlock it using official tool since it requires me to go to developer settings and link my mi account i cant flash anything (though i came across some posts claiming you can bypass edl authorization using 2017-18 flash tools and anti5 test i dont have a clue as to what to do).
3. due to recent conflicts i cannot access mi india forums and nor can download proper official stock rom( since its my relatives phone i dont know what version it was on )
4. the phone was dropped previously which cracked the glass but was in working condition for more than 3-4 months atleast .Cant find any trace of water damage inside.
5. got some schematics from web by searching here and there but i dont know how to troubleshoot lol.
Any help would be appreciated , i cannot trust local technicians as there have been past incidences of missing parts from device after they keep for a day and return next day(skeptical if there are some parts missing or replaced w defective ones ).
Will update if i get it working.

Question Bootloop to fastboot logo and back in lock state

Hi everybody,
yesterday I tried flashing the stock pocof3 rom back onto my phone, but since it got stuck in a bootloop at the fastboot logo. Showing the poco logo for a milisecond and then straight to fastboot..
(before this I flashed twrp and the arrowOS recovery and images a few time trying, without succes, to install this rom)
Last thing I did was flash via the mi-flash tool and did't see the "clean and lock" selection so it's also in lock state again.
I cant get adb to find the phone although the mi-flashtool is finding it.
anyone any tips?
I tried the vol up power trick, but this didn't help, keeps loading into fastboot

Did Mi Flash give an error message after trying to flash?

dreamytom said:
Did Mi Flash give an error message after trying to flash?
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I dont recall giving an error, so i dont think so
now it is though, when trying to flash the firmware. error erasing boot_ab (failed: erase not allowed in lock state)

Kaayman said:
I dont recall giving an error, so i dont think so
now it is though, when trying to flash the firmware. error erasing boot_ab (failed: erase not allowed in lock state)
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I'm not sure, but you may still be able to flash official ROMs.
But in "Configuration" make sure Erase is disabled

Kaayman said:
I dont recall giving an error, so i dont think so
now it is though, when trying to flash the firmware. error erasing boot_ab (failed: erase not allowed in lock state)
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BAD NEWS... your Poco is bricked. You cannot flash ANYTHING using a PC when your bootloader is locked.
(I did same thing on a Mi11 5g last week and ended up selling it on eBay for spare & repairs
I tried sideload flash, miflash, copying update.zip to internal storage via ADB, and many other options - all without success).
- if your POCO is under warranty in your country (i.e. not a chinese import)... contact Xiaomi Support they can re-flash correct ROM
- Ask your local phone repair store... they *might* be able to flash original ROM back by using "Chimera" engineering software.

dreamytom said:
I'm not sure, but you may still be able to flash official ROMs.
But in "Configuration" make sure Erase is disabled
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this doesn't seem to be an option. there is a checkbox with "erase all" but all are already unchecked

dezborders said:
BAD NEWS... your Poco is bricked. You cannot flash ANYTHING using a PC when your bootloader is locked.
(I did same thing on a Mi11 5g last week and ended up selling it on eBay for spare & repairs
I tried sideload flash, miflash, copying update.zip to internal storage via ADB, and many other options - all without success).
- if your POCO is under warranty in your country (i.e. not a chinese import)... contact Xiaomi Support they can re-flash correct ROM
- Ask your local phone repair store... they *might* be able to flash original ROM back by using "Chimera" engineering software.
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This is what I feared already..

Kaayman said:
This is what I feared already..
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- Bootloader was re-locked whilst a custom ROM was in the phone.
(MIUI with Locked bootloader will not boot up where ROM is not stock or does not match the region/product code).
You cannot apply for bootoader unlock because you cannot boot up into Android and request the unlock via Developer mode.
You cannot remotely (via PC cable) flash any ROM into a Xiaomi / POCO phone whilst botloader is locked.
You are in a chicken and egg situation.,,, but if you find a way to repair your phone, please let us know how you achieved it.
Good luck!

If the system hasn't booted up yet there is a chance that you will be able to unlock bootloader again. Try it.

mar.ur said:
If the system hasn't booted up yet there is a chance that you will be able to unlock bootloader again. Try it.
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That's what I'm thinking too ...
Connect the phone to pc and do the bootloader unlock again via the mi unlock app - you don't need to apply again and stuff as long as you're able to recognise the phone inside app correctly

Rstment ^m^ said:
That's what I'm thinking too ...
Connect the phone to pc and do the bootloader unlock again via the mi unlock app - you don't need to apply again and stuff as long as you're able to recognise the phone inside app correctly
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thanks everyone for all the replies!
tried unlocking it via the mi unlock tool (latest) but it says (in chinese) its locked by nr 123***456 by searching the phone - can't unlock
edit:
google lens translates:
X The phone has been locked by the account number 661****647 by searching the phone, Can't unlock
but it's not the nr. of my account..

dezborders said:
- Bootloader was re-locked whilst a custom ROM was in the phone.
(MIUI with Locked bootloader will not boot up where ROM is not stock or does not match the region/product code).
You cannot apply for bootoader unlock because you cannot boot up into Android and request the unlock via Developer mode.
You cannot remotely (via PC cable) flash any ROM into a Xiaomi / POCO phone whilst botloader is locked.
You are in a chicken and egg situation.,,, but if you find a way to repair your phone, please let us know how you achieved it.
Good luck!
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Is it not even possible to flash Official ROMs?
Isn't there like a system that it checks the signature of the ROM and if it's a signed ROM it allows the flash? Or am I mistaken?

dreamytom said:
Is it not even possible to flash Official ROMs?
Isn't there like a system that it checks the signature of the ROM and if it's a signed ROM it allows the flash? Or am I mistaken?
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Nope bootload locked = no 'remote' flashes via pc
Apparently there is an 'authenticated user' mode for Xiaomi engineers in MiFlaah and also an EDL Emergency Download Mode which you can trigger by shorting out 2 pins on the motherboard so bypass bootloader lock and flash any ROM
Neither were available options for me

dezborders said:
Nope bootload locked = no 'remote' flashes via pc
Apparently there is an 'authenticated user' mode for Xiaomi engineers in MiFlaah and also an EDL Emergency Download Mode which you can trigger by shorting out 2 pins on the motherboard so bypass bootloader lock and flash any ROM
Neither were available options for me
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I also tried to simulate a local OTA by copying update.zip to internal storage using ADB push command and booting into recovery mode to flash ... But it doesn't work for me

dezborders said:
Nope bootload locked = no 'remote' flashes via pc
Apparently there is an 'authenticated user' mode for Xiaomi engineers in MiFlaah and also an EDL Emergency Download Mode which you can trigger by shorting out 2 pins on the motherboard so bypass bootloader lock and flash any ROM
Neither were available options for me
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I'm now in the procedure to sent it back under warranty. any idea if this is possible and what the cost would be if not under warranty?
If all fails i'll try the shorting by pins, should be interesting

I think a warranty repair claim is your best bet ... I have never read anywhere that unlocking bootloader invalidates Xiaomi warranty (Unlike Samsung and so many other brands!)
If warranty repair is re refused try a few independent repair shops
Last resort is get the back cover off the phone and short out the EDL pins
Good luck!
Let us know if you manage to get your phone booting up again

See this thread (last post) for a possible workaround via a 3rd party recovery image to flash EU rom
[Solved] Stuck in fastboot with locked bootloader
HI there! After multiple problems with the custom ROMs I tested, I finally decided to go back to the stock ROM by downloading it from the official thread. I extracted the .tgz archive, run the "flash_all.bat" program, which failed by saying it...
forum.xda-developers.com

Kaayman said:
I'm now in the procedure to sent it back under warranty. any idea if this is possible and what the cost would be if not under warranty?
If all fails i'll try the shorting by pins, should be interesting
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I once hardbricked (complete blackscreen, not even Fastboot reachable) a Poco F3.
I requested a replacement from Amazon and that worked.
I said a software update bricked it.
Of course having to do that is really bad, but I was scared of opening the back.

dezborders said:
See this thread (last post) for a possible workaround via a 3rd party recovery image to flash EU rom
Bootloop to fastboot logo and back in lock state
Hi everybody, yesterday I tried flashing the stock pocof3 rom back onto my phone, but since it got stuck in a bootloop at the fastboot logo. Showing the poco logo for a milisecond and then straight to fastboot.. (before this I flashed twrp and...
forum.xda-developers.com
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You pasted the current thread, do you have the link to the thread you meant?

Kaayman said:
You pasted the current thread, do you have the link to the thread you meant?
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Mi 10T Pro bricked -"The system has been destroyed"

Hi @ all,
after updating my Mi 10T Pro, it shows „The system has been destroyed“. Recovery doesn´t work, Fastboot does…
I tryed to unbrick the phone via MiFlash but as expected it wasn´t successfull, cause flashing the ROM needs an unlocked bootloader, but unlocking the bootloader requires an unbricked phone.
Flashing via EDL Testpoint wasn´t possible as well, cause I´d need an authorized Xiaomi Account for flashing via EDL…
I had the same problem with a Mi Pad 4 and solved the problem with a patched firehose file, which made the installation via MiFlash possible and unbricked the Pad finally.
Perhaps somebody has an idea how to unbrick the Mi10T Pro -the youtube solutions (Teamviewer with an authorized EDL account) seem to be a bit unsafe to me…
Greetz
Matt

I have the same problem, but Recovery also works. But this doesn't help cuz I cant unlock bootloader anyway... Of you will solve it, tell me pls

Problem is probably not the same, but -if recovery still works, you could try to flash via XiaoMiTool V2...

Matt0815 said:
Problem is probably not the same, but -if recovery still works, you could try to flash via XiaoMiTool V2...
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I have tried, but no effect. Says that can't flash because of locked state

Question Stuck on Fastboot (orange)

Hello
When trying to install a rom on Xiaomi.eu, my smart is stuck in orange Fastboot mode (and not with the rabbit)
I will explain in detail what I did and my problem.
I have my Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 256go has the bootloader unlocked (no problem on this step)
I booted *TWRP* from my PC, I wanted to install it in my smart but it wouldn't (I forgot the error it made)
Despite this, I did a Format/Data and installed the rom "*xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.3.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12*" but the procedure failed and after each restart, I only have the Fastboot mode (orange) which appears and I can no longer boot *TWRP *from a PC.
After that, here are the applications I tried to get out of this situation
Using
**_Xiaomi Unlock**: Following the recommendation of a youtuber, it's useless since the bootloader is already unlocked.
**_Xiaomi MiFlash**: By selecting the rom and the flash, it's does "*error "antirollback check error*"
**_XiaoMiTool V2**: During the flash procedure, it doesn't want to install the "*Flash super*" and by starting it again or skipping it, the whole installation is canceled.
This is what I have done so far.
I'll let you know if I have any news, hoping someone can help me.

SirM1! said:
Hello
When trying to install a rom on Xiaomi.eu, my smart is stuck in orange Fastboot mode (and not with the rabbit)
I will take advantage of this topic to avoid creating another one to explain in detail what I did and my problem
I have my Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 256go has the bootloader unlocked (no problem on this step)
I booted *TWRP* from my PC, I wanted to install it in my smart but it wouldn't (I forgot the error it made)
Despite this, I did a Format/Data and installed the rom "*xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.3.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12*" but the procedure failed and after each restart, I only have the Fastboot mode (orange) which appears and I can no longer boot *TWRP *from a PC.
After that, here are the applications I tried to get out of this situation
Using
**_Xiaomi Unlock**: Following the recommendation of a youtuber, it's useless since the bootloader is already unlocked.
**_Xiaomi MiFlash**: By selecting the rom and the flash, it's does "*error "antirollback check error*"
**_XiaoMiTool V2**: During the flash procedure, it doesn't want to install the "*Flash super*" and by starting it again or skipping it, the whole installation is canceled.
This is what I have done so far.
I'll let you know if I have any news, hoping someone can help me.
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Try xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.2.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12.fastboot.zip.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
Phone in Fastboot mode
Extract the rom folder from the zip then run the first install.bat file.

I had the same problem and flashing that fastboot rom It fixed

NOSS8 said:
Try xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.2.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12.fastboot.zip.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
Phone in Fastboot mode
Extract the rom folder from the zip then run the first install.bat file.
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Really thanks you, it's work

after an unsuccessful firmware of my device, it started to boot constantly in fastboot mode. when I try to restore via miflash and xiaomi tool v2, I get the error "Flash super error". how to solve this problem?
P.S. : sorry if something is written incorrectly, I wrote through a translator

Lxrmdr44in said:
after an unsuccessful firmware of my device, it started to boot constantly in fastboot mode. when I try to restore via miflash and xiaomi tool v2, I get the error "Flash super error". how to solve this problem?
P.S. : sorry if something is written incorrectly, I wrote through a translator
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Post the Miflash log(Miflash folder/log)

Do it only if u have unlocked bootloader!!!!!
So download this rom xiaomi eu fastboot
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xiaomi-eu-multilang-miui-roms/files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.2.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12-fastboot.zip/download
Connect phone in fastboot to pc
And run windows fastboot first install with data format.bat
Your device now should work good
Do it fast before ur battery drain.
If u dont have unlocked bootloader u must use MiFlaSH Tool

boneszbo said:
Do it only if u have unlocked bootloader!!!!!
So download this rom xiaomi eu fastboot
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xiaomi-eu-multilang-miui-roms/files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.2.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12-fastboot.zip/download
Connect phone in fastboot to pc
And run windows fastboot first install with data format.bat
Your device now should work good
Do it fast before ur battery drain.
If u dont have unlocked bootloader u must use MiFlaSH Tool
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Not only do you repeat what has already been said, but you say anything.
No, you cannot use MIFLASH with a locked bootloader.

So if u have lock bootloader u need Original Miui Rom for ur phone
U must download version what ur Phone got
Global, China or Eea Europe
U can check here what version should u Flash https://xiaomicheck.com/
If u have unlocked bootloader and flash custom rom and after OEM lock u brick ur phone and u must go to service. I pay 15Dollars to repair phone when i lock China Phone with EU Rom and lock bootloader.

NOSS8 said:
Try xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11LE_XM11Lite5GNE_V13.0.2.0.SKOCNXM_v13-12.fastboot.zip.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv13/
Phone in Fastboot mode
Extract the rom folder from the zip then run the first install.bat file.
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Thanks a million bro i unbricked my fone