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[How to] Unlock the Nexus 9 Bootloader and Root

Hey everyone, made a tutorial showing how to unlock the bootloader on your Nexus 9! I'll make rooting videos and more soon enough.
Hope they help.
How to unlock the bootloader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJEORWbf658
How to root the Nexus 9:
http://youtu.be/5jwoPx5mB7Y
Unboxing and hands on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K5WAmwRH7o

Doing it as soon as i get home .

That's the first nexus device I've seen that doesn't use Google's bootloader, very interesting!
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

Good news: You can unlock the bootloader under the development tab in settings. http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-6-9-requires-checking-box-developer-options/

lary50 said:
Good news: You can unlock the bootloader under the development tab in settings. http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-6-9-requires-checking-box-developer-options/
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Thanks for that, I kept getting permission denied. All is well now ?

I wonder what HTC means when they say ,"this *may* void your warranty" when unlocking the bootloader. Did the all the other nexus devices say that in the bootloader before they were unlocked?

Deltadroid said:
Did the all the other nexus devices say that in the bootloader before they were unlocked?
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My nexus 4 did.

I guess it's fine as long as it's not being permanently marked with some bit set somewhere so their service department can see. The device can be locked again.

pantmunu said:
Doing it as soon as i get home .
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same there but them i get it i will
Edit: no need to set up adb or fastboot
i have ubuntu haha

Deltadroid said:
I wonder what HTC means when they say ,"this *may* void your warranty" when unlocking the bootloader. Did the all the other nexus devices say that in the bootloader before they were unlocked?
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They did. Although you can just type fastboot oem lock and it should relock the bootloader without wiping any data.

Will wait till root is available to unlock it

mk92595 said:
Will wait till root is available to unlock it
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No way. Unlocking wipes the device, but rooting doesnt. I plan to unlock mine the second I get it. That way I can start loading data and stuff onto it and start using it. Then, when root is available, I don't have to wipe my data at that point to do it becuase I was already proactive about unlocking the bootloader.

qbking77 said:
Hey everyone, made a tutorial showing how to unlock the bootloader on your Nexus 9! I'll make rooting videos and more soon enough.
Hope they help.
How to unlock the bootloader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJEORWbf658
Unboxing and hands on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K5WAmwRH7o
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Hey great tutorial!
I got 1 problem.
I installed the latest android the latest sdk of android on my pc.
Followed the tutorial from you to setup adb. although its from 2011
and when i tried to do: 'adb devices' nothing happened.
The list stayed empty and my nexus 9 didn't have a pop up.
I had the nexus 9 unlocked with the screen on.

berendspruijt said:
Hey great tutorial!
I got 1 problem.
I installed the latest android the latest sdk of android on my pc.
Followed the tutorial from you to setup adb. although its from 2011
and when i tried to do: 'adb devices' nothing happened.
The list stayed empty and my nexus 9 didn't have a pop up.
I had the nexus 9 unlocked with the screen on.
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Same there win 8
But I unlocked it
On Ubuntu

berendspruijt said:
Hey great tutorial!
I got 1 problem.
I installed the latest android the latest sdk of android on my pc.
Followed the tutorial from you to setup adb. although its from 2011
and when i tried to do: 'adb devices' nothing happened.
The list stayed empty and my nexus 9 didn't have a pop up.
I had the nexus 9 unlocked with the screen on.
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If you're on Windows, it could be a driver problem. You can check on it in Windows device manager. If you need to install the driver, Open the Android SDK manager and make sure the USB driver is installed, and install any available updates. If that doesn't work, you can find the Google nexus USB driver by itself and install it using the windows device manager. You can search for the relevant step by step guides here on the forum or elsewhere online.

mrkvchm said:
No way. Unlocking wipes the device, but rooting doesnt. I plan to unlock mine the second I get it. That way I can start loading data and stuff onto it and start using it. Then, when root is available, I don't have to wipe my data at that point to do it becuase I was already proactive about unlocking the bootloader.
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I already installed everything I need. also with ADB you can backup apps easily.

mk92595 said:
I already installed everything I need. also with ADB you can backup apps easily.
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But you'll have to reinstall everything when you unlock the bootloader. I know its not hard to do with ADB, but I don't understand why you'd bother backing up and restoring everything when you can just unlock the bootloader right away and save yourself from wiping to root once you're already established on the device. Well, to each his own I guess.

If i unlock my nexus9 do i still get android OTA's?

hill67 said:
If i unlock my nexus9 do i still get android OTA's?
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Yes

mrkvchm said:
But you'll have to reinstall everything when you unlock the bootloader. I know its not hard to do with ADB, but I don't understand why you'd bother backing up and restoring everything when you can just unlock the bootloader right away and save yourself from wiping to root once you're already established on the device. Well, to each his own I guess.
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I already have my Nexus 9. Everything is already installed.

Bootloader Unlock Tip

Hey All,
I've seen some posts stating that the bootloader for this phone can't be unlocked.
I'm using the E6533 model and wanted to confirm that it is possible.
Just go to this website: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ (the official sony one)
Select Xperia Z3 as the model (I know we have the Z4/Z3+ but it still works). Enter your email and click the link they email you.
Insert the IMEI number and they will give you the unlock code. then just run
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock <code>
and it will work.
As a note this WILL wipe your device, so backup anything you may need on it.
Hopefully with this we can get root / twrp built

So TA backup is needed to keep the DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader. Is there a way to back up TA of non-rooted devices? Flashtool doesn't fully support Z3+ yet.

help
Quick question , what to do if you have Unlock allowed: No?

Generally speaking this always meant just what it says... That it's not possible to unlock the bootloader. This was often the case with oem phones. Today it could also mean you have myxperia security activated. If you have log out of that and try again.
Oh and do not activate it after unlocking bootloader, you could brick your device for good!

3lastic said:
Quick question , what to do if you have Unlock allowed: No?
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Make sure you don't have the xperia security software enabled (the find my iPhone equivalent)
It prevents the bootloader from being unlocked. Otherwise it means your carrier disabled the feature

Thanks diemadedrei and ChrisJ951.
It worked, it was the Xperia Security software that was enabled.

Rooting status: unknown
Hello, i tried to unlock my BL from the sony website, but after i flashed the code in my phone, it just restored and now just says rooting status: unknown and also the option of unlock allowed does not even appear! anybody could please help me?
thanks and hello from Mexico!

The z3+ is now selectable on the unlock page officially
@bryantronics: it should say bootloader unlocked yes under rooting status. Generally it should have worked if everything went as described.

diemadedrei said:
The z3+ is now selectable on the unlock page officially
@bryantronics: it should say bootloader unlocked yes under rooting status. Generally it should have worked if everything went as described.
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hello! thanks for the reply, the bootloader said yes... but that line doesnt appear! it just says rooting status unknown, i tried to upload the screenshot but i dont know how to do it

3lastic said:
Thanks diemadedrei and ChrisJ951.
It worked, it was the Xperia Security software that was enabled.
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Thanks to all, I have tried to change it to "YES" 24 hours

OK so with this recent tidbit of data that a bootloader unlock no could become a yes I am concerned. When I bought the phone it said yes. But no where can I figure out if the DRM keys are a)original b)intact c) working with this present rom. Could anyone tell me so I can be sure that if I resell this item I don't misrepresent this information.

haist i have a same problem for that issue ...until now i can not flash boot img...please resolve this problem...guys plssssss......

i have the same problem i cant flash img due to remoted lock state: unlocked

any updates?
I am suffering the same problems as my colleagues in the previous posts. I cannot get the bootloader unlock, no matter how hard I try:
performed the official Sony way (using minimal adb and fastboot; phone is listed in fastboot devices; "remote: command not allowed")
flashtool64: both with blu manually and by leaving the text file in the registered devices folder (which was found and used for a unlock, which turned out not to be successful).
Sony MyDevices is not activated. Android 5.0.2 (E6533; 28 0 A 8 272 HK)
Do you have any further tips how to open the bootloader?
thx, Benedikt

ChrisJ951 said:
Hey All,
I've seen some posts stating that the bootloader for this phone can't be unlocked.
I'm using the E6533 model and wanted to confirm that it is possible.
Just go to this website: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ (the official sony one)
Select Xperia Z3 as the model (I know we have the Z4/Z3+ but it still works). Enter your email and click the link they email you.
Insert the IMEI number and they will give you the unlock code. then just run
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock <code>
and it will work.
As a note this WILL wipe your device, so backup anything you may need on it.
Hopefully with this we can get root / twrp built
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Thanks for the tip but how I can back up TA Partition? Can you help me about that? And I am using latest Nougat Single Variant E6553, your tip will work with nougat?

I tried this Sony method but showing remote cammand not allow please help
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I trying same methods but showing remote command not allowed

hi
How long does it take to unlock ? the bootloader. I've waited for long.

Unlock bootloader NO
Any solution

i was crashing my head to do it and nothing to it done, and I discovered that the problem was that my xperia was enabled, so I disabled it and finally unlocked the bootloader

I had bootloader unlock allowed: no on latest firmware. I backed to Android 6 a I have bootloader unlock allowed: yes

unlock code via HonorTuner

I've learnt about veeeery easy way to obtain an unlock code without need to contact Huawei.
1. First of all you have to be rooted (via Kingroot or 360 root). Kingroot worked well for me.
2. You have to install HonorTuner (attached).
3. Launch HonorTuner, go to Hardware Info and check out numbers in WVLOCK. This is your unlock code!
People say it works. As for me I didn't unlock my bootloader yet, so I can't confirm. It would be nice if anyone with unlocked bootloader with unlock code from Huawei could check and say whether WVLOCK and Huawei unlock code are the same.

I don't understand the point of this! If this tool is only going to show the unlock code of that phone on which it is installed, how is it useful to others? Let's just say that my phone is rooted and I install this tool HonorTuner on my phone and I tell you that yes, the unlock code that it shows (for my phone) is the same as the one that I got from Huawei, how would it help to get the unlock code of YOUR device?

Unlocking bootloader is normally the first step before rooting so is there any point to this?
Or can you properly root it without unlocking the bootloader?
I personally wouldn't want my phone rooted without a custom recovery to back it up before changes so you should still unlock the bootloader first.

egotheist said:
I've learnt about veeeery easy way to obtain an unlock code without need to contact Huawei.
1. First of all you have to be rooted (via Kingroot or 360 root). Kingroot worked well for me.
2. You have to install HonorTuner (attached).
3. Launch HonorTuner, go to Hardware Info and check out numbers in WVLOCK. This is your unlock code!
People say it works. As for me I didn't unlock my bootloader yet, so I can't confirm. It would be nice if anyone with unlocked bootloader with unlock code from Huawei could check and say whether WVLOCK and Huawei unlock code are the same.
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Thanks a lot..it worked ...i am able to unlock bootloader again successflly...

What is the formula unlock code?
What is the formula unlock code?

kingrk said:
I don't understand the point of this! If this tool is only going to show the unlock code of that phone on which it is installed, how is it useful to others? Let's just say that my phone is rooted and I install this tool HonorTuner on my phone and I tell you that yes, the unlock code that it shows (for my phone) is the same as the one that I got from Huawei, how would it help to get the unlock code of YOUR device?
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This is for people that want to unlock their bootloader but don't want to spend days and days waiting for huawei to send their unlock codes. Just root with kingroot, and install the app.
PD: I also confirm it works
Sent from my Mate

blackhawk_LA said:
This is for people that want to unlock their bootloader but don't want to spend days and days waiting for huawei to send their unlock codes. Just root with kingroot, and install the app.
PD: I also confirm it works
Sent from my Mate
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installed but not working. already rooted with kingroot
the apk just freezed

egotheist said:
I've learnt about veeeery easy way to obtain an unlock code without need to contact Huawei.
1. First of all you have to be rooted (via Kingroot or 360 root). Kingroot worked well for me.
2. You have to install HonorTuner (attached).
3. Launch HonorTuner, go to Hardware Info and check out numbers in WVLOCK. This is your unlock code!
People say it works. As for me I didn't unlock my bootloader yet, so I can't confirm. It would be nice if anyone with unlocked bootloader with unlock code from Huawei could check and say whether WVLOCK and Huawei unlock code are the same.
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Thanks man, this saved my life and my h*as !!!
My Mate 7 was stack in bootloop at Huawei logo, due to a wrond (bul****) procedure I fount and followed on the web.
Recovery was lost and bootloader was FAULTY unlocked (it really was still locked)
I rooted the phone, installed your APK and then obtained the BL unlock code.
Then everithing was easy and the Mate returned alive.
Therefore thanks for your suggestion and to have saved my Mate 7 life !!!
Cheres !!!

RobboW said:
Unlocking bootloader is normally the first step before rooting so is there any point to this?
Or can you properly root it without unlocking the bootloader?
I personally wouldn't want my phone rooted without a custom recovery to back it up before changes so you should still unlock the bootloader first.
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Some Huawei ROMs have the tendency to re-lock the bootloader after a while, has happened to mine a few times already.

tuddu said:
thanks for your suggestion and to have saved my Mate 7 life !!!
Cheres !!!
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Long live Mate 7!
Cheers!

100% Works on Mate 7. Great work dude

A2017G (6.0.1) B08 - Root without Unlocking possible?

Hi there,
I found there is a thread describing how to root the US/Chinese model without unlocking the bootloader -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
However it mentions that this'll brick the European model because of the included TWRP version and unfortunately I'm on a ZTE A2017GV1.0.0B08 (Android 6.0.1, Kernel 3.18.20).
Is there any news if this can be done now with the international variant -
I'm not interested in a custom ROM or updating Android, I'm happy at the moment with the 6.0.1 version I have, but really would like root for xposed framework, Titanium, Tasker ...
Is there a different TWRP version that can be used or is it not working due to the ZTE's signature key used?
Alternatively is there a way for the A2017G to re-lock the bootloader that's 100% working/safe, if you don't apply a custom ROM?
Thanks a lot for your help!

The answer you will find here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3441204
This is the way I did it with my first A7
sent from zte axon 7 with tapatalk

Hi.
It didn't really answer the question : Is unlocking necessary to root, or can we root without unlocking ?
Every tutorials founds all follows the same paths : Unlock first, then root. But why ? is there a reason for that, or is it just a "since i'm rooting, let's unlock it while i'm at it" thing ?
(edit : Sorry 4 my english ... i hope i've been clear enough)

marcus.linkenbach said:
The answer you will find here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3441204
This is the way I did it with my first A7
sent from zte axon 7 with tapatalk
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Hallo Marcus
Danke fuer die Antwort -
Maybe I didn't fully comprehend the thread - I was under the impression that it bricked some A2017G, while not others and didn't want to take the risk.
Reading through the instructions - which of these steps did you take (and in what order)?
I read it that you do not need to flash TWRP? So can I just root the phone without bricking it and all is good as long as I stay with my 6.0.1 B08 version?
I understand the instructions as
- boot into edl
- install Qualcomm driver
- run axon7root to already root the device (backup seems to be done in the next step?! according to instructions).
However there is no axon7root version for the A2017G (B08) as it was removed due to TWRP?!
All I can find is the axon7backup tool (would you actually do this before you run the axon7root the first time?)
If you run the axon7root, did you do 'axon7root.exe -p 4 -b'
so that it only flashes the boot.img (not TWRP recovery) and therefore this is safe?
Sorry for the long essay, help is really appreciated!

Hey, sorry for the delay.
I am quite busy. I really don't know the procedere anymore. It is a long time ago. But if you would give me some time, I will have a look on it and will let you know. But why won't you unlock your bootloader? Without unlocking not everything runs as it should with unlocked BL.
OK. I will let you know.
Marcus

Sn8K said:
Hi.
It didn't really answer the question : Is unlocking necessary to root, or can we root without unlocking ?
Every tutorials founds all follows the same paths : Unlock first, then root. But why ? is there a reason for that, or is it just a "since i'm rooting, let's unlock it while i'm at it" thing ?
(edit : Sorry 4 my english ... i hope i've been clear enough)
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Theoretically, yes, you can root w/o unlocking the bootloader. This is how things are done typically with certain manufacturers (LG, Samsung) that rarely offer BL unlocking. To be able to flash TWRP on a locked BL is even more difficult, as it would require a BL-level exploit. The reason that's not an option here is the ability to unlock, which precludes such development.

Hi Marcus,
Thanks a lot, that would be really great.
Regarding Bootloader unlock - I didn't buy the phone in the EU, hence my warranty would be void if I unlock it. And my warranty even comes with screen replacement (not that I ever cracked a screen, but there's always a first).
I have to admit that I'm tempted by Lineage OS, but for now (as I just bought the phone) - if there's a reasonably safe way to root without unlock, I'd prefer to just root and then maybe in a year's time or so switch to Lineage OS...
For now I managed to have my phone recognized as QUSB_BULK and I can boot into edl.
I was trying to use the axon7toolkit (1.1.1), but for whatever reason I cannot use it in commandline mode (maybe as there seem to be different versions, or maybe cause I am on Win7 32bit, no idea).
Any help would be really great!
Hi jeboo, Hi Sn8k,
Hope above explained my motivation, regarding root without unlocking - there's a thread about this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
HOWEVER there are two problems:
1) The bootloader can stay locked as it's using a signed version of TWRP, which can brick your device (A2017G)
2) The linked axon7root.exe is not for my device (A2017G B08).
Having said that, some users have been successful with rooting this version, so there seems to be a way, if you get the steps right.

Whoooo? said:
Hi Marcus,
Thanks a lot, that would be really great.
Regarding Bootloader unlock - I didn't buy the phone in the EU, hence my warranty would be void if I unlock it. And my warranty even comes with screen replacement (not that I ever cracked a screen, but there's always a first).
I have to admit that I'm tempted by Lineage OS, but for now (as I just bought the phone) - if there's a reasonably safe way to root without unlock, I'd prefer to just root and then maybe in a year's time or so switch to Lineage OS...
For now I managed to have my phone recognized as QUSB_BULK and I can boot into edl.
I was trying to use the axon7toolkit (1.1.1), but for whatever reason I cannot use it in commandline mode (maybe as there seem to be different versions, or maybe cause I am on Win7 32bit, no idea).
Any help would be really great!
Hi jeboo, Hi Sn8k,
Hope above explained my motivation, regarding root without unlocking - there's a thread about this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
HOWEVER there are two problems:
1) The bootloader can stay locked as it's using a signed version of TWRP, which can brick your device (A2017G)
2) The linked axon7root.exe is not for my device (A2017G B08).
Having said that, some users have been successful with rooting this version, so there seems to be a way, if you get the steps right.
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Did you figured out a method to root the A2017G without unlocking?
I just got mine and need root for transferring all the apps from my old Nubia Z7....
Thx.

catadoxy said:
Did you figured out a method to root the A2017G without unlocking?
I just got mine and need root for transferring all the apps from my old Nubia Z7....
Thx.
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You can't. Don't even try it if you don't want to face DFU...
Just use the same app that the phone comes with, I think it's WeShare or something like that. It should let you transfer all of your crap via a LAN wifi transmission (If you use a 5GHz hotspot it'll be fast as heck).
Or just unlock the phone. But don't relock it if you do, because you can make a huge mess

Look and unlock bootloader with official method

In other posts there is procedure , for device with bootloader unlocked with unofficial method, for look and unlook officially, but is confused and in other arguments.
Is possible have this post for this argument, with clear guide , because I think is important question.
This maybe procedure:
1. miflash to official China Beta rom first. Flash without relock.
1b. Download from PC VPN app, install on phone and set connection to China. Then you are able to active usb developer options
2. re-lock bootloader with official China Beta rom. Flash and relock.
3. unlock bootloader again with official China Beta rom. Need to tie up with Mi account and insert a SIM card. For me, need to wait for 720 hours before MM3 can be unlocked. I checked chinese miui forum. This apparently is a new requirement. One full month later. Gosh...
4. miflash to official Global rom and stop there.
5. Do not re-lock bootloader with official Global rom""
I don't try this procedure......

What's the point of looking the bootloader just to get it unlocked again after whatever hours waiting!?
Do you experience problems with the device being unlocked unofficialy? Or this is just another "good advice/info" coming from MIUI forums...
Be happy somebody already took care of that and enjoy the unlocked bootloader freedom you get.

nijel8 said:
What's the point of looking the bootloader just to get it unlocked again after whatever hours waiting!?
Do you experience problems with the device being unlocked unofficialy? Or this is just another "good advice/info" coming from MIUI forums...
Be happy somebody already took care of that and enjoy the unlocked bootloader freedom you get.
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The device comes unlocked but your Mi account has not permission to unlock this specific device because you never followed the official unlock procedure.
Xiaomi with its new policy does not let you use a Chinese version of a phone with a global rom and a locked bootloader. If you flash the global rom and for some reason the bootloader gets locked, your phone will stuck on the recovery with the following message "this miui version cannot be installed on this device", at this stage you must unlock the bootloader to be able to boot again, if the bootloader was unlocked officialy with you own account, you can use the mi unlock tool to unlock again and make the phone bootable, if the bootloader was unofficialy unlocked or unlocked by other account, in this case you can't unlock with the Mi unlock tool, you can't flash another rom since the bootloader is locked, you can't follow the official unlock procedure because you are stuck in recovery, the only solution is to use the test point method with EDL authorized account

Ok, I guess sounds reasonable for majority of the users.
But me personally? I could care less...
You can backup bootloader unlocked status and restore it if locked by accident...

panospc said:
The device comes unlocked but your Mi account has not permission to unlock this specific device because you never followed the official unlock procedure.
Xiaomi with its new policy does not let you use a Chinese version of a phone with a global rom and a locked bootloader. If you flash the global rom and for some reason the bootloader gets locked, your phone will stuck on the recovery with the following message "this miui version cannot be installed on this device", at this stage you must unlock the bootloader to be able to boot again, if the bootloader was unlocked officialy with you own account, you can use the mi unlock tool to unlock again and make the phone bootable, if the bootloader was unofficialy unlocked or unlocked by other account, in this case you can't unlock with the Mi unlock tool, you can't flash another rom since the bootloader is locked, you can't follow the official unlock procedure because you are stuck in recovery, the only solution is to use the test point method with EDL authorized account
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But the procedure in first post, work in unofficial unlocked bootloader ?
If yes, after I am able to install global fastboot ROM when will be available ?

lucaxxaa said:
But the procedure in first post, work in unofficial unlocked bootloader ?
If yes, after I am able to install global fastboot ROM when will be available ?
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My brother's Mi Max 3 came with unlocked bootloader, I just flashed china stable with clean and lock without problems.
I have seen some reports of bricked devices from people who tried to flash and lock, honestly, I do not know what went wrong in their case.
nijel8 said:
You can backup bootloader unlocked status and restore it if locked by accident...
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Does this involves EDL mode?
As far as I know, EDL mode is locked on newer xiaomi devices.
Check this thread for more info https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/98jr79/psa_a_potential_fix_for_flashing_in_edl_mode/

panospc said:
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Does this involves EDL mode?
As far as I know, EDL mode is locked on newer xiaomi devices.
Check this thread for more info https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/98jr79/psa_a_potential_fix_for_flashing_in_edl_mode/
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It requires either root or EDL or TWRP...
And no, EDL is not locked, it's not Xiaomi's feature to lock it, it's Qualcomm business... MiFlash is locked which is irrelevant... Who needs their stupid front end when you can use Qualcomm tools...

nijel8 said:
Who needs their stupid front end when you can use Qualcomm tools...
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Quote from the link a gave you
Users have been experimenting with older versions of MiFlash as well as Qualcomm's official flashing tool QFIL, but to no avail, they couldn't flash in EDL because the programs could not bypass the requirement for authentication.
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Is this irrelevant?

panospc said:
Quote from the link a gave you
Is this irrelevant?
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Maybe, we are not talking QFIL and flashing roms here. Will let you know when I get my Max 3 and test it.

your help is highly appreciated
panospc said:
The device comes unlocked but your Mi account has not permission to unlock this specific device because you never followed the official unlock procedure.
Xiaomi with its new policy does not let you use a Chinese version of a phone with a global rom and a locked bootloader. If you flash the global rom and for some reason the bootloader gets locked, your phone will stuck on the recovery with the following message "this miui version cannot be installed on this device", at this stage you must unlock the bootloader to be able to boot again, if the bootloader was unlocked officialy with you own account, you can use the mi unlock tool to unlock again and make the phone bootable, if the bootloader was unofficialy unlocked or unlocked by other account, in this case you can't unlock with the Mi unlock tool, you can't flash another rom since the bootloader is locked, you can't follow the official unlock procedure because you are stuck in recovery, the only solution is to use the test point method with EDL authorized account
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that is exactly what just has happens with me few minutes ago.
I bought the MAX3 through Ali Express with "fake" global Rom, and open bootloader, however since the global ROM is officially released by Xiaomi so I was trying to flash it through XiaomiFalsh but, mistakenly, and unfortunately, I kept the tick mark on "clean all and lock" and now the phone is stuck on recovery, I called the service center of Xiaomi by they said since it is not officially announced in my country so it is not their baby and they asked me to contact the seller "who ali experess! no way!!"
guys who can help me to get out of this issue will be really appreciated, but keep in mind I'm not an expert.
awaiting your kindness

maherd said:
that is exactly what just has happens with me few minutes ago.
I bought the MAX3 through Ali Express with "fake" global Rom, and open bootloader, however since the global ROM is officially released by Xiaomi so I was trying to flash it through XiaomiFalsh but, mistakenly, and unfortunately, I kept the tick mark on "clean all and lock" and now the phone is stuck on recovery, I called the service center of Xiaomi by they said since it is not officially announced in my country so it is not their baby and they asked me to contact the seller "who ali experess! no way!!"
guys who can help me to get out of this issue will be really appreciated, but keep in mind I'm not an expert.
awaiting your kindness
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Apply for unlock bootloader here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/
Wait time is 720 hours. No other way around it. Sorry, buddy.

opasha said:
Apply for unlock bootloader here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/
Wait time is 720 hours. No other way around it. Sorry, buddy.
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There is no way to apply for unlock without a bootable phone, He must go to Developer options -> Mi Unlock status -> Add account and device but this is not possible because the phone is stuck in recovery.
The only solution right now is to use the test-point method to flash the chinese rom.

panospc said:
There is no way to apply for unlock without a bootable phone, He must go to Developer options -> Mi Unlock status -> Add account and device but this is not possible because the phone is stuck in recovery.
The only solution right now is to use the test-point method to flash the chinese rom.
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Someone I helped fastboot flash China 8.8.9 mistakenly did this and was able to boot. Is Global rom entirely different in this situation?

opasha said:
Someone I helped fastboot flash China 8.8.9 mistakenly did this and was able to boot. Is Global rom entirely different in this situation?
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Yes, it's different
chinese device + global rom + locked bootloader = stuck in recovery
Check my previous post here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77574305&postcount=3

panospc said:
Yes, it's different
chinese device + global rom + locked bootloader = stuck in recovery
Check my previous post here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77574305&postcount=3
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Oh right, now I remember. This was that very big announcement. Completely forgot. Thanks for the reminder. Yes, then test point is the only option, unfortunately.
Again, this was why I urged people to steer clear of global and stick to Eu roms. More harm than good especially related to such situations (many new flashers accidentally locking bootloaders).

panospc said:
There is no way to apply for unlock without a bootable phone, He must go to Developer options -> Mi Unlock status -> Add account and device but this is not possible because the phone is stuck in recovery.
The only solution right now is to use the test-point method to flash the chinese rom.
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Thank you so much guys for your feedback, for now I have the flowing questions:
1- the phone is stuck in recovery mode, how I shutdown the phone.
2- If I wait for Xiaomi to launch MAX3 officially in y country do you think they will be able to help me even with charged service?
3- can any of you expert guys direct me to some useful link to see how do it use the test-point method.
4- If I succeeded to unlock the bootloader through the test-point method, is it mandatory to flash the Chinese version or I can flash global Rom and keep the bootloader unlocked.
thank you in advance for your time.

maherd said:
Thank you so much guys for your feedback, for now I have the flowing questions:
1- the phone is stuck in recovery mode, how I shutdown the phone.
2- If I wait for Xiaomi to launch MAX3 officially in y country do you think they will be able to help me even with charged service?
3- can any of you expert guys direct me to some useful link to see how do it use the test-point method.
4- If I succeeded to unlock the bootloader through the test-point method, is it mandatory to flash the global Rom and keep the bootloader unlocked.
thank you in advance for your time.
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1. Hold power and volume down until boots to fastboot mode, leave it and it should turn off automatically after few seconds.
3. You can find some information scattered to the following threads
https://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3667214
https://en.miui.com/thread-3765172-1-1.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/help/guess-somewhat-kinda-bricked-nitrogen-t3848922
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max-3/help/help-mi-max-3-hard-bricked-anti-roll-t3834769
How to take apart Mi Max 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQhhbzQ6l2s (check from 0:00 to 3:00 minute)
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4. With the test-point method you can flash the chinese rom even if the bootloader is locked, after succesfully flashing the china rom you have to apply for official unlock, after getting the unlock permission you can flash global rom by leaving the bootloader unlocked.
XiaomiTool official page is proposing another solution but you need to wait for a global dev rom to be released and it is not guaranteed to work
If you get the message "this miui can't be installed on this device" and your device is bricked you might be able to recover it using xiaomiadb by first installing global developer and then installing china developer OF SAME VERSION (for example 8.8.16->8.8.16) using "xiaomiadb sideload_miui -otarom CurrentRom [ZIP_ROM_FILE]"
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hello all, if someone can help me, i have my mi max3 with locked bootloader.
now i dont have any rom on it so trying to load a rom but getting an error ERASE is not allowed in locked state
what rom can i flash on it ?
tried to unlock bootloader via the tool, it gets stuck at 50% cannot verify phone.

had the same problem, was able to recover it with the test point method and flashing chinese rom, and switching to english language.
the procedure is described here:
https://androidfilebox.com/tips/edl-test-point-mode-redmi-note-4x/
the installation process of the qualcom drivers is special.
you have to open te backcover, which is very special too, dont forget to the 2 mini screws at the usb port and the drawer on the side . search and look on youtube.
look further, where the testpoints are on the mi max3
follow strictly the procedure, load and double extract the chinese rom for the mi max 3.
It is real work, and real danger that you break something mechanical, one shoud have a calm hand and a lot of patience, but for me all went good and the phone spang to live again.
Another solution could be this, but I have no experience with it:
https://s-unlock.com/productsandservices/server