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Problem with TWRP

Hi,
Ido have redmi 3S 2/16 gb and have the following problem.
Flash in Fastboot "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" finishes sucessful
Reboot " fastboot boot twrp.img" finishes sucessful
but phone takes about 30 sec. to reboot and boots into normal system operation
I have tried several times, no success.
I can flash the phone with Miflash, everything fine. at the moment there is MIUI Global V8.1.1.0 stable on it.
Updater App also does not work correct, whenever i select a .zip to update it requires internet connection to download, but ROM is on SD card.
Any hints from the community ?

You MUST unlock the bootloader if you want TWRP flash stick and be usable.

lolo9393 said:
You MUST unlock the bootloader if you want TWRP flash stick and be usable.
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Bootloader is unlocked, otherwise i would not have posted in Forum but forgot to mention in my first post.
But i found a very interesting way to boot into TWRP.
1. i temporarely booted into cyanogen cwm
2. restarted into recovery in cwm
3. to my surprise it booted into my previous installed TWRP
4. i could install MIUI v8 .eu rom without problems
booted into system the phone is running nice, but i cannot boot into recovery by Keys Power+ Vol+ nor via updater app.
In always boots into running system.

unique case, i'm following this...
i wish i can help but i'm not that expert
hopefuly someone with enough experience can help or at least give some information.
thanks for sharing

fmcheetah said:
Hi,
Ido have redmi 3S 2/16 gb and have the following problem.
Flash in Fastboot "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" finishes sucessful
Reboot " fastboot boot twrp.img" finishes sucessful
but phone takes about 30 sec. to reboot and boots into normal system operation
I have tried several times, no success.
I can flash the phone with Miflash, everything fine. at the moment there is MIUI Global V8.1.1.0 stable on it.
Updater App also does not work correct, whenever i select a .zip to update it requires internet connection to download, but ROM is on SD card.
Any hints from the community ?
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I have exactly the same problem with my redmi 3S 2/16 gb. I can't start twrp in any way....i will try to do your way.

Try flasher toolkit: http://en.miui.com/thread-328569-1-1.html or material twrp: http://en.miui.com/thread-346365-1-1.html
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk

I was having similar problems. Flashed twrp from fastboot but always got stock recovery. I used the flasher toolkit. PROFIT!

I tried everything but always stock recovery is back...
Annoying..
Sent from my MI 3W using Tapatalk

Hello ALL
In order to be sure to follow the same track is it possible for you to post your bootloader status as attached.
I have concern about the called "device critical unlock"
Thanks

exactly the same parameters on my redmi3s...i have to try the method from fmcheetah.

timberwolf60 said:
Try flasher toolkit: http://en.miui.com/thread-328569-1-1.html or material twrp: http://en.miui.com/thread-346365-1-1.html
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
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Thanks for your info.
Flasher toolkit executes all the commands wich i tried already in batch file format, no luck !

Same situation here...i've tried all this bat before, not even one works. Have somebody tried TWRP by cofface ?

I didn't...No nerves anymore
Sent from my MI 3W using Tapatalk

i believe you...this goes really on the nerves. What is very strange is that only a few of us have this problem. I have no clue why, but it seems to me that only happens to the people with redmi 3s (2 gb/16 gb) bought recently. I am trying to figure out if this has something to do how we do the flash with Miflash (maybe which version ?), but it doesn't look at the first sight any different from what others do.

Sorry but my Redmi3S is only 10 days old 'from buying date' and TWRP-installer.bat did the job at first trial. But I discovered that the data partition came encrypted and I was forced to format all. Then I installed the new rom from OTG because I didn't have SD card available.

fmcheetah said:
Thanks for your info.
Flasher toolkit executes all the commands wich i tried already in batch file format, no luck !
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Tried material twrp, fist time I used flasher toolkit it flashed successfully but can't booted into twrp, so I tried material twrp with success which on the second link.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk

humaxboy said:
i believe you...this goes really on the nerves. What is very strange is that only a few of us have this problem. I have no clue why, but it seems to me that only happens to the people with redmi 3s (2 gb/16 gb) bought recently. I am trying to figure out if this has something to do how we do the flash with Miflash (maybe which version ?), but it doesn't look at the first sight any different from what others do.
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Just for info:
The same behaviour i had before i flashed with Miflash with the Global Stable ROM.
I cannot try anything further because i prepared the Phone for a friend of mine. FW is MIUI V8 6.11.10 beta xiaomi eu. , he is happy so far.
By the way on a Redmi 3s 2/16 from 2 months ago i had none of this at all !!!

fmcheetah said:
Bootloader is unlocked, otherwise i would not have posted in Forum but forgot to mention in my first post.
But i found a very interesting way to boot into TWRP.
1. i temporarely booted into cyanogen cwm
2. restarted into recovery in cwm
3. to my surprise it booted into my previous installed TWRP
4. i could install MIUI v8 .eu rom without problems
booted into system the phone is running nice, but i cannot boot into recovery by Keys Power+ Vol+ nor via updater app.
In always boots into running system.
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PLease explain it clearly.how you booted in cwm.???

officialrooter said:
PLease explain it clearly.how you booted in cwm.???
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Download latest CyanogenMod Recovery for Redmi 3S to your Computer.
The file you downloaded is called recovery.img
Boot your redmi 3s into fastboot mode
in fastboot command: fastboot boot recovery.img
you are in cyanogen mod recovery and can enjoy.

fmcheetah said:
Download latest CyanogenMod Recovery for Redmi 3S to your Computer.
The file you downloaded is called recovery.img
Boot your redmi 3s into fastboot mode
in fastboot command: fastboot boot recovery.img
you are in cyanogen mod recovery and can enjoy.
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It means this is the only method to boot into recovery ............. Can someone with better knowledge please figure out the solution....

{One thread} Guide Rooting Redmi note 4 SD twrp/SU (video tutorial)

This vide will guide you how to root REDMI NOTE 4(SNAPDRAGON)
***IMPORTANT***
BACKUPDATA
Make sure you have adb installed and you place the twrp file to adb folder & other files to internal memory
Downloads:
1. TWRP- 3.0.3-0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767136323
2. phh's SuperSu
https://superuser.phh.me/superuser.zip
3. no-verity-opt-encrypt
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
Steps:
1.unlock bootloader
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
or
Google mi unlock
2.download files
3.enable usb debugging
4.boot to fastboot (volume down+power button)
5.connect to pc run cmd in adb folder .
6.use command (fastboot devices) to check fastboot devices
7.use command (fastboot flash recovery {name of recovery}.img)
8.boot device to recovery (Flash Verity file, su ) ***IMPORTANT***
9.wipe caches
10.reboot
This is not my work all credit to:
XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ecovery-twrp-3-0-3-0-redmi-note-4-sd-t3549970
Video:
https://youtu.be/dV4urAIRKZU

Not working in 8.1.15.0

Unfortunately not working in miui 8.1.15.0.. Eagerly waiting for your response

ashokmor007 said:
This vide will guide you how to root REDMI NOTE 4(SNAPDRAGON)
***IMPORTANT***
BACKUPDATA
Make sure you have adb installed and you place the twrp file to adb folder & other files to internal memory
Downloads:
1. TWRP- 3.0.3-0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767136323
2. phh's SuperSu
https://superuser.phh.me/superuser.zip
3. no-verity-opt-encrypt
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
Steps:
1.unlock bootloader
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
or
Google mi unlock
2.download files
3.enable usb debugging
4.boot to fastboot (volume down+power button)
5.connect to pc run cmd in adb folder .
6.use command (fastboot devices) to check fastboot devices
7.use command (fastboot flash recovery {name of recovery}.img)
8.boot device to recovery (Flash Verity file, su ) ***IMPORTANT***
9.wipe caches
10.reboot
This is not my work all credit to:
XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ecovery-twrp-3-0-3-0-redmi-note-4-sd-t3549970
Video:
https://youtu.be/dV4urAIRKZU
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twrp titale say its for mtk

amnv said:
Unfortunately not working in miui 8.1.15.0.. Eagerly waiting for your response
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Wil update you by tmro on the latest version

vikasb32 said:
Not working in 8.1.15.0
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I did root my device flash custom recovery (TWRP) while running MIUI 8.1.15.0
whats the issue u had? bootloop?

TechRapt said:
I did root my device flash custom recovery (TWRP) while running MIUI 8.1.15.0
whats the issue u had? bootloop?
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Most of member says this twrp does not work in miui 8.1.15.0, They say after flashing it mi logo flashes for some time and they could not boot into twrp mode
Honestly i haven't flashed it into my device coz most of people facing bugs only in miui 8.1.15.0..
Im miui 8.1.15.0 stable user hope u can help me.
Thank you
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

amnv said:
Most of member says this twrp does not work in miui 8.1.15.0, They say after flashing it mi logo flashes for some time and they could not boot into twrp mode
Honestly i haven't flashed it into my device coz most of people facing bugs only in miui 8.1.15.0..
Im miui 8.1.15.0 stable user hope u can help me.
Thank you
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
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I am not sure if this is the same TWRP i used
I used the TWRP version from LA 14.1 thread.
I did face few issues though like long boot time but never had issues with loading TWRP or when the OS booted up completely
I am on 7.3.9 build now let me roll back to stable 8.1.15.0 build tonight and re-try the same flash recovery and root method will let u know the results

Not able to boot to recovery
All the installation went as expected till recovery installation. It is done but using Volume Up & Power button not able to go to recovery. Just MI logo post that nothing.

Everything OK but sim slot 2 does not work after root

chandrash3khar said:
All the installation went as expected till recovery installation. It is done but using Volume Up & Power button not able to go to recovery. Just MI logo post that nothing.
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Rename your recovery as "recover.img".
After flashing recovery don't disconnect the phone
In fastboot type
"fastboot boot recovery.img"
Your phone will boot into recovery

I have redmi note 4 4g 64gb rom 2017 is not unblock.. plz help
:fingers-crossed:
hadiyalkishan said:
twrp titale say its for mtk
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I have redmi note 4 4g 64gb rom 2017 is not unblock.. plz help

rajendraDMD said:
:fingers-crossed:
I have redmi note 4 4g 64gb rom 2017 is not unblock.. plz help
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What do you mean?

Not working on my redmi note 4 sd (stable 8.2.10.0). When i try to flash the img file terminal shows lots of help tips. I installed all drivers carefully, still its happening. Please help..

[GUIDE][MI A2 / MI 6X] How to unbrick from ARB (EDL state)

Salve! As you may know, Xiaomi enabled ARB (Anti-Roll Back) for Mi 6X starting with MIUI 10. It means that if you try to downgrade from MIUI 10 to MIUI 9, your device will enter in a brick EDL state and the only way to recover it is to send it to Xiaomi or flash it using MiFlash and an Authorized Account.
Yes, I am stupid and it happened to me.
Now, as I read here on XDA, there are some people who managed to brick their device by triggering the ARB when they converted the Mi A2 to Mi 6X to test MIUI. So if you flashed MIUI 10 and didn't deleted firmware-update from the .zip file, you triggered the ARB. If you tried to flash MIUI 9 or stock Mi A2 ROM, you managed to brick your device and it stays in an EDL state (Qualcomm 9008). You SIMPLY CANNOT rollback to Android One yet but you can revive your device very easy without test point or Mi Authorized Account.
Steps are simple. You just need to restore the device to the latest available MIUI 10 with a modified version of MiFlash by using wayne (Mi 6X) ROM with patched files in order to bypass the Unauthorized Account thing.
Keep in mind that your device will be MI 6X forever! Forget about Android One! If you want to revert back to stock Android, flash AEX or Pixel Experience.
1. Download MiFlashTool and Patched Programmer files: CLICK
2. Download latest Mi 6X MIUI Developer ROM: CLICK
3. Unzip all the files on your Desktop
4. Copy the Patched Programmer files to images folder of ROM
5. Start MiFlashTool, select the folder with your ROM (do NOT select images folder), on the bottom-right select flash_all
6. Plug the phone on your computer, hit refresh and flash fast!
7. Your phone will start flashing. When "success" appears, unplug your device, press the power button for about 15 seconds and boom, it's alive again!
8. If you want root or to flash another ROM, download the TWRP image from the folder above and type:
fastboot boot «drop here the TWRP image»
Once booted, copy the TWRP image to internal memory
In TWRP, go to Install -> Install Image -> Select TWRP image -> Recovery
Reboot -> Recovery
Since this device is no longer a Mi A2, we have now a standalone recovery partition. With ARB triggered, you can flash any ROM from TWRP (MIUI 10, Pixel Experience, AEX, Treble etc.). If you flash again MIUI 9, you will brick again your device.
If you found this tutorial helpful, hit that thanks button!

What kind of insane person on earth flashes MIUI 10 onto a Mi A2?

linuxct said:
What kind of insane person on earth flashes MIUI 10 onto a Mi A2?
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People that like the Look and Feel of MIUI. I would have bought the 6X but I need the bands supported by A2 only. I dont care about the Android One program, I will just stick with a "converted 6X" and use their Roms.
@djmitza222 Thank you for this Guide, will be useful for many users out there.

Great bro ?

wtf? :c
"[19:29:41]:0 COM3 3,0201117s [19:29:41 COM3]:[19:29:41 COM3]:dump:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><data><log value="ERROR: Only nop and sig tag can be recevied before authentication."/></data><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><data><response value="NAK" /></data>"

What ROM did you flashed before brick? Try with this version of MiFlash http://xiaomitips.com/getfile/1474/?ez_cid=CLIENT_ID(AMP_ECID_EZOIC)

That work!! Thank you so much!
If you get: error received hello packet; press button power 15 seconds

Catastrophic failure(0x8000ffff: cmd<?xml version="1"MaxPayloadSizeToTargetInBytes="131072"MemoryName="eMMc"SkipstorageInit="0" error after using flash tool u just gave link to please help.

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adaamweber said:
maybe you can help me so i have an A2, i started flashing the MIUI9 first but there was an error message: ACK count mismatch. Since then the phone is a brick. I can boot it but stuck on the MI logo, also i can boot to fastboot but neither way does the phone recognized by my and other computers. When the phone is turned of and i press the power button only once the led is blinking but if I plug it in to the computer it starts to boot and stuck at the MI logo. Is there any way to recover or should i return it to a service center? Sorry if it's an offtopic question but you are my only hope.
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Boot the phone in EDL mode from fastboot (fastboot oem edl) and flash Mi A2 stock ROM. It should work.

after that and the cell phone resurrects, can this tutorial work?
https://en.miui.com/thread-3439864-1-1.html

No, it will brick again. Only if somebody makes a TWRP flash version for stock ROM.

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djmitza222 said:
No, it will brick again. Only if somebody makes a TWRP flash version for stock ROM.
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https://www.getdroidtips.com/xiaomi-mi-a2-stock-firmware/
here is the recovery version of mi a2 stock
But would it have to replace some file?
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The tutorial worked on my friend's cell phone. But he can not flash any ROMs through twrp. Receive error 7.

stopthetime said:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/xiaomi-mi-a2-stock-firmware/
here is the recovery version of mi a2 stock
But would it have to replace some file?
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The tutorial worked on my friend's cell phone. But he can not flash any ROMs through twrp. Receive error 7.
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Vendor related error 7 or System related error 7? Do NOT flash Mi A2 ROM again or you will brick your device.

djmitza222 said:
Vendor related error 7 or System related error 7? Do NOT flash Mi A2 ROM again or you will brick your device.
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System error 7. With rom AOSP and Pixel Experience.
maybe problem in twrp?
EDIT:
just to add, they found a bypass to be able to use commands by ADB with arb
Look: 5- Unlocking Fastboot:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-everything-anti-roll-t3816219

Restore to the latest stock MIUI 10 for Mi 6X, install TWRP and try again. It should work.

what happens if we update the miui from its own updater for new updates?
what happens if we update the miui from its own updater for new updates?
will it brick the device

Modified version MiFlash2018 work to flash Xiaomi Mi 6 Pro without Autorized account?

good ,thank you very much
i was successful ,my xiaomi redmi 6x has resurrected

[MI A2/MI 6X] How to flash without edl Authentication and get latest pie beta cn

Salve! As you may know, Xiaomi enabled ARB (Anti-Roll Back) for Mi 6X starting with MIUI 10. It means that if you try to downgrade from MIUI 10 to MIUI 9, your device will enter in a brick EDL state and the only way to recover it is to send it to Xiaomi or flash it using MiFlash and an Authorized Account. Now if you are like me and have a locked bootloader in a converted a2 to 6x wayne then the only way is testpoint and even if your device has an unlocked bootloader doing fastboot oem edl is very unlikely to work
Now, as I read here on XDA, there are some people who managed to brick their device by triggering the ARB when they converted the Mi A2 to Mi 6X to test MIUI. So if you flashed MIUI 10 and didn't deleted firmware-update from the .zip file, you triggered the ARB. If you tried to flash MIUI 9 or stock Mi A2 ROM, you managed to brick your device and it stays in an EDL state (Qualcomm 9008). You SIMPLY CANNOT rollback to Android One yet until they introduce ARB to that device too but you can revive your device very easy with test point but no need for Mi Authorized Account. Sorry it has to be this way but this is the only way took me about 8 times to try and finally someone showed me this file which helped
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wAqlpmxMdZpibzPBuyBEwOY9ggcifAdd - This has everything include including the xiaomiflash no patched files are required as they have already been modified to bypass edl authentication i would also turn your wifi off whilst flashing this as thats what worked for me..weird eh?
Credits go to Sunchai - Admin of Mi Max Thailand for creating this amazing bypass

https://ibb.co/fYYmq0P
https://ibb.co/rd81JfK
These are screenshots of everything working so yeah , also if you are a2 user converted when you install the pie beta via the older beta version enhance lowlight photo automatically is fixed

My device is mi 6x and arb var : 4, unlocked bootloader. Currently I'm using havoc rom. Is this possible to go back to official china dev rom without bricking the device?

faisal1hd2 said:
My device is mi 6x and arb var : 4, unlocked bootloader. Currently I'm using havoc rom. Is this possible to go back to official china dev rom without bricking the device?
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Yeah it won't brick click the clean all not clean all and lock unless that's what you want try with fastboot oem edl however users have reported that opening the device works

Quantumkk123 said:
Yeah it won't brick click the clean all not clean all and lock unless that's what you want try with fastboot oem edl however users have reported that opening the device works
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You're are saying to try fastboot oem edl first, if it doesn't work then open device and use test point, right?

faisal1hd2 said:
You're are saying to try fastboot oem edl first, if it doesn't work then open device and use test point, right?
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Yup

@Quantumkk123 It's work if my device is bricked ? (reboot to edl automatically, Mi A2 triggered ARB 4 for be a true Mi 6X)

Mashrmallow said:
@Quantumkk123 It's work if my device is bricked ? (reboot to edl automatically, Mi A2 triggered ARB 4 for be a true Mi 6X)
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If you open up the device two pin it and install everything specific to that folder including version of xiaomiflash etc, this could help save you from the brick

Quantumkk123 said:
If you open up the device two pin it and install everything specific to that folder including version of xiaomiflash etc, this could help save you from the brick
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Ok but after unbrick my device, can I install xiaomi.eu MIUI 10 stable or weekly rom for Mi 6X ?

Mashrmallow said:
Ok but after unbrick my device, can I install xiaomi.eu MIUI 10 stable or weekly rom for Mi 6X ?
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Depends if your bootloader is unlocked, yes if not only can go for pie beta stock cn

Quantumkk123 said:
Depends if your bootloader is unlocked, yes if not only can go for pie beta stock cn
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My bootloader is unlocked and I can Install MIUI 10 stable V10.2.3.0.ODCCNXM_v10-8.1 (Oreo 8.1.0) by Xiaomi.eu if I wipe data, cache and dalvik's/ART cache

Mashrmallow said:
My bootloader is unlocked and I can Install MIUI 10 stable V10.2.3.0.ODCCNXM_v10-8.1 (Oreo 8.1.0) by Xiaomi.eu if I wipe data, cache and dalvik's/ART cache
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Yeah

@Quantumkk123 I got this error: Your not autorized to download

ERROR
download the rom that you left, but when flashing it tells me " you are not authorized to download"

arnuvi said:
download the rom that you left, but when flashing it tells me " you are not authorized to download"
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Lmao no one is doing it properly follow the instructions carefully and properly turn off WiFi/ethernet before you click on xiaomiflash and make sure you use one provided as well as that clear and delete and version of miflash previously installed on your PC

FAIL
https://ibb.co/X5ZJhF7
I did what you said but it is still giving error

arnuvi said:
https://ibb.co/X5ZJhF7
I did what you said but it is still giving error
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Is your phone opened because if it isn't thats why it works for so many others but for you it doesn't there is something wrong your doing here

confirm, it works. boot to fastboot with bootloader unlocked. turn internet connection off. use the miflash provided with the rom.
Surely you wilm be.return to miui v.8.2.23, then able to update to v9.3.21 Pie

stevedat said:
confirm, it works. boot to fastboot with bootloader unlocked. turn internet connection off. use the miflash provided with the rom.
Surely you wilm be.return to miui v.8.2.23, then able to update to v9.3.21 Pie
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my a2 does not enter fastboot mode, does not turn on only the pc recognizes it in edl mode, but when flashing the rom that they told me, it asks for account authentication
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Quantumkk123 said:
Is your phone opened because if it isn't thats why it works for so many others but for you it doesn't there is something wrong your doing here
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I flashed the rom that led me to the problem by recovery that was miui 9 8.1, while I was in miui 10, after that I rebooted the cel, and did not want to restart it I enter in a way that only the pc recognizes it by edl, but when flashing the rom that you gave me stays in account authentication my flash

arnuvi said:
my a2 does not enter fastboot mode, does not turn on only the pc recognizes it in edl mode, but when flashing the rom that they told me, it asks for account authentication
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I flashed the rom that led me to the problem by recovery that was miui 9 8.1, while I was in miui 10, after that I rebooted the cel, and did not want to restart it I enter in a way that only the pc recognizes it by edl, but when flashing the rom that you gave me stays in account authentication my flash
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the thread.says.its self as passby edl auth. it doesnt mean to save bricked phones.

Officially Unlock Bootloader on Redmi Note 3 [support dropped]

Unlock Bootloader officially without any Errors​
Warning:-I will be not responsible for any thing goes wrong with your device. Do it on your own risk.
Requirements :- Pc with drivers installed, MI flash Tool, mi unlock tool, mi account with unlock permissions already granted, redmi note 3(obviously) and common sense.
Reason for sharing :- There are many users who still are not officially unlocked. The main reason is that they got stuck in binding MI account or stuck at 99% on Mi unlock tool. I also faced same issue. So i tried to unlock with China Developer Rom and without binding i was able to unlock officially. I have tried this method on Kenzo. For Kate Devices its little different. Some have lost hope of unlocking officially since device is quite old but try it. It may help you.
For Kenzo :-
Step 1 :- Download the latest China Developer Rom for Redmi Note 3. Link given below
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.11.22/kenzo_images_8.11.22_20181122.0000.00_6.0_cn_a0316924f3.tgz (kenzo)
Step 2 :- Flash the above fastboot rom using mi flash tool setting option CLEAN ALL AND LOCK. And boot to system.
Step 3 :- Now bind your MI ACCOUNT. If it fails do not panic.
Step 4 :- Boot to fastboot mode and connect to PC having Mi unlock tool Running.
Step 5 :- After you are officially Unlocked. Simply flash a Kenzo global Firmware.
For Kate :-
Step 1 :- Download the latest China Developer Rom for Kenzo and latest Global Stable Rom for Kate . Links given below
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.11.22/kenzo_images_8.11.22_20181122.0000.00_6.0_cn_a0316924f3.tgz (kenzo)
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.2.1.0....XM_20190114.0000.00_6.0_global_52f71e4360.tgz (Kate)
Step 2 :- Extract both the fastboot rom folders. Now go to Kate Images and Copy NON-HLOS.bin to Kenzo Images folder and replace it.
Step 3 :- Now flash the Kenzo China Rom on your Kate using Mi Flash Tool setting option CLEAN ALL AND LOCK. And boot to system.
Step 4 :- Now bind your MI ACCOUNT. If it fails do not panic.
Step 5 :- Boot to fastboot mode and connect to PC having Mi unlock tool Running.
Step 6 :- After you are officially Unlocked. Simply flash a Kate global Firmware.
Step 7 :- Flash Custom Roms and Enjoy.
For Kate Devices credit of testing goes to :- Jose
If you face any problem then you can message me on my telegram account @sk_ik_27400 .

Doesn't work. Mi unlock tool says phone not connected, even though it's connected and all drivers installed

I just followed the xiaomi instructions for unlocking the bootloader.
Why complicate matters with stuff like the original post?

shivaay1234 said:
Doesn't work. Mi unlock tool says phone not connected, even though it's connected and all drivers installed
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then check device manager and look for you phone and correct it to make it detectable as in fastboot mode

dalyer said:
I just followed the xiaomi instructions for unlocking the bootloader.
Why complicate matters with stuff like the original post?
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Actually official unlock is not working anymore if you are using miui global, dev roms. Its only working on china dev roms now

Ishaan Kaushal said:
Actually official unlock is not working anymore if you are using miui global, dev roms. Its only working on china dev roms now
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Ah ok.
Sorry, didn't realise that.

Does this method work even now?

UtkKing said:
Does this method work even now?
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Yes

Well thanks I got my bootloader unlocked..

Ishaan Kaushal said:
Unlock Bootloader officially without any Errors
Warning:-I will be not responsible for any thing goes wrong with your device. Do it on your own risk.
Requirements :- Pc with drivers installed, MI flash Tool, mi unlock tool, mi account with unlock permissions already granted, redmi note 3(obviously) and common sense.
Reason for sharing :- There are many users who still are not officially unlocked. The main reason is that they got stuck in binding MI account or stuck at 99% on Mi unlock tool. I also faced same issue. So i tried to unlock with China Developer Rom and without binding i was able to unlock officially. I have tried this method on Kenzo. For Kate Devices its little different. Some have lost hope of unlocking officially since device is quite old but try it. It may help you.
For Kenzo :-
Step 1 :- Download the latest China Developer Rom for Redmi Note 3. Link given below
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.11.22/kenzo_images_8.11.22_20181122.0000.00_6.0_cn_a0316924f3.tgz (kenzo)
Step 2 :- Flash the above fastboot rom using mi flash tool setting option CLEAN ALL AND LOCK. And boot to system.
Step 3 :- Now bind your MI ACCOUNT. If it fails do not panic.
Step 4 :- Boot to fastboot mode and connect to PC having Mi unlock tool Running.
Step 5 :- After you are officially Unlocked. Simply flash a Kenzo global Firmware.
For Kate :-
Step 1 :- Download the latest China Developer Rom for Kenzo and latest Global Stable Rom for Kate . Links given below
http://bigota.d.miui.com/8.11.22/kenzo_images_8.11.22_20181122.0000.00_6.0_cn_a0316924f3.tgz (kenzo)
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.2.1.0....XM_20190114.0000.00_6.0_global_52f71e4360.tgz (Kate)
Step 2 :- Extract both the fastboot rom folders. Now go to Kate Images and Copy NON-HLOS.bin to Kenzo Images folder and replace it.
Step 3 :- Now flash the Kenzo China Rom on your Kate using Mi Flash Tool setting option CLEAN ALL AND LOCK. And boot to system.
Step 4 :- Now bind your MI ACCOUNT. If it fails do not panic.
Step 5 :- Boot to fastboot mode and connect to PC having Mi unlock tool Running.
Step 6 :- After you are officially Unlocked. Simply flash a Kate global Firmware.
Step 7 :- Flash Custom Roms and Enjoy.
For Kate Devices credit of testing goes to :- Jose
If you face any problem then you can message me on my telegram account @sk_ik_27400 .
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This works yet?

r03iuL said:
This works yet?
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yes

Hello,
I tried this method on the Kate model but the mi flash tool shows the error "device mismatch". Any idea how to proceed and official unlock the bootloader on my Kate? Thanks for any hints.

With official support drop6, the most easy method is :
1. Download TWRP_ZCX for Kenzo.
2. Boot to EDL mode.
3. Flash recovery.
4. Important ! From EDM mode, press vol UP + Power and reboot to recovery (do not Boot to system otherwise you'll have to do from step 2 again).
5. Allow TWRP to modify system so as not to get replaced.
DONE ! ENJOY !
6. (Optional) Flash Latest OrangeFox , its better !

I have solved the problem and flashed everything via EDL mode and an older miflash version. Thanks for the guide, now i have officialy unlocked the bootloader