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Unable to Unlock Bootloader... Please HELP!!!! :(

hi, i have tried every possible ways to unlock the bootloader,which i found on web, but still i am unable to unlock it.. :crying: i have unlock permission, MiFlashUnlock isn't working after 50%.. found on web that i have to flash china developer rom first then it will work, but MiFlash isn't working, whenever i click the 'flash' button within 2s it shows flash done but nothing happens to the device.. download mode/edl mode also not working, whenever i enter this mode the phone automatically rebooting.. please guide me what to do.. trying different methods from last 4-5days, it feels really frustrating now, but i want to unlock the bootloader.. please help me with a proper guide.. thank you

You don't need to flash any Dev ROM. Just use older MiUnlock tool. Before trying, update your Mi forum account, log in to mi cloud, update phone's driver and then try. If it still stuck at 50%, then just wait for some more days. It'll unlock normally.
About edl mode problem, I'm having the same problem now. Please inform me if you get any solution.

Make sure you login to the mi cloud + mi account on your phone + mi flash unlock using your mobile phone number that you used to get the unlock code. I had Global Rom and was stuck at 50% but unlocked with Global Dev ROM. Coincidence or not? I don't know, worth a try.. If you're on the Global ROM you can flash Global Dev through the updater app.

yes their database isn't updated i guess.. i think i have to wait few more days!

Can't unlock bootloader, flash rom/recovery, or wipe data

Hey -
So I got my redmi 4 prime today, and I want to unlock the bootloader. (I have made sure it is indeed locked with the "fastboot oem device-info")
While trying the official method, I got the 50% error "Can't verify device". I tried everything suggested to
fix it - Made sure my "OEM unlock", "USB Debugging" are enabled, added my device and account under "MI Unlock Status", that fastboot and adb recognize the device,
tried disabling driver signatures, logging into my account using account id... nothing helped.
Then I tried flashing the chinese developer rom. Using the "Updater" app, I got an error saying "Can't verify update - You're allowed to flash the newest develop version published by MIUI forum from stable version only".
Now, according to the settings menu, I DO run the stable version - I run Miui global stable 8.2.4.0. I tried flashing the chinese stable version, but got a similar error.
I tried flashing using Mi Flash and fastboot mode, but I get some "Flash tz error" message. I tried using MiFlash and edl mode, but it seems that edl has been disabled - Trying to enter into it simply reboots the phone.
My recovery is also very stripped down - It has no update/wipe options, but only some hardware tests, device info, and the option to boot back into sideload/fastboot/normal.
Using sideload doesn't seem to work as well - no matter what I try to install, I get an "failed to read command" error.
I'm really running out of ideas, and I wan't to get this phone running and start using it daily with some non-MIUI rom.
Thank you for your help

As for me I had kinda the same issue that I couldn't get past 50% so what I did was Delete my Device from my Mi account and did a factory reset then after the factory reset you'll be asked to sign in with your Google,Xiaomi account DO NOT sign in with any account, don't even connect to the wifi,just boot up the phone straight without any Google,Xiaomi account, then in the settings activate your wifi,find the bootloader unlocking thingy which will tell you sign in with your Mi Account, sign in,reboot your phone after signing in then unlock your phone and you're done.

psykkuno said:
As for me I had kinda the same issue that I couldn't get past 50% so what I did was Delete my Device from my Mi account and did a factory reset then after the factory reset you'll be asked to sign in with your Google,Xiaomi account DO NOT sign in with any account, don't even connect to the wifi,just boot up the phone straight without any Google,Xiaomi account, then in the settings activate your wifi,find the bootloader unlocking thingy which will tell you sign in with your Mi Account, sign in,reboot your phone after signing in then unlock your phone and you're done.
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This 50% stuck, i think 99% of Xiaomi users who try to unlock bootloader for the first time always experience this, i'm the same as you before, i try everything as i'm desperate to unlock the bootloader, you try this first..
kinycx said:
Try doing this and let me know if this works:
1. Factory reset the phone
2. Don't set up the Wireless network and Mi Account on first boot
3. After initial setup turn on Developer options, then turn on USB debugging and OEM unlocking
4. Reboot the phone
5. Set up the wireless network
6. Go to Developer options > Mi Unlock status and click on Add account and device then set up Mi Account using account Id (accept every pop-up)
7. Reboot into fastboot and try to unlock your phone
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If this didn't work for you, sadly you just have to wait to try again next week. It worked for me, i didn't do any attempt to unlock the bootloader, then suddenly after a week i did this and now my bootloader is unlocked. Just be patient.

My last hope... I cant unlock my bootloader

Hello!
I read dozens of pages and watch many videos and I cant unlock my bootloader. I have rom 8.0.4.0 and cant update, unlock or install any new rom. I try to unlock, but gives at 99% says "cant verify..." I try to ad the .zip in the update menu, but it says it "not possible check the actualization"... can anyone help me, please!
thks

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Ricardo Gouveia said:
Hello!
I read dozens of pages and watch many videos and I cant unlock my bootloader. I have rom 8.0.4.0 and cant update, unlock or install any new rom. I try to unlock, but gives at 99% says "cant verify..." I try to ad the .zip in the update menu, but it says it "not possible check the actualization"... can anyone help me, please!
thks
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Hi friend,
I believe, you already have MI account and permission SMS from Xiaomi. If not, please read how to get bootloader unlock permission from Xiaomi over the net. If you have that permission, please make sure that you are using latest version of MI unlock tool.
Then log in with your MI username and password. Activate developper options in the phone, then USB debugging + OEM unlock in the developper options. Then go to fastboot and connect the phone. Check wheter the phone drivers are properly installed in Windows.
If everything is OK, then hit UNLOCK. If you have all of the above completed, then you should succeed.
If you want to flash another rom in the phone, you can make that without to unlock bootloader with an Xiaomi enginnering cable. Google is your friend

ayhan4ik said:
Hi friend,
I believe, you already have MI account and permission SMS from Xiaomi. If not, please read how to get bootloader unlock permission from Xiaomi over the net. If you have that permission, please make sure that you are using latest version of MI unlock tool.
Then log in with your MI username and password. Activate developper options in the phone, then USB debugging + OEM unlock in the developper options. Then go to fastboot and connect the phone. Check wheter the phone drivers are properly installed in Windows.
If everything is OK, then hit UNLOCK. If you have all of the above completed, then you should succeed.
If you want to flash another rom in the phone, you can make that without to unlock bootloader with an Xiaomi enginnering cable. Google is your friend
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Hi, thks for help.. I dont have that "OEM unlock" option, dont know why...
This is what I get: "Current account is not bound to this device"

[Ultimate Guide][Riva] Unlock, Root, TWRP Guide for Redmi 5A [6/3/2018]

This will the Ultimate Guide to Unlock Bootloader. Install TWRP and Root.
Unlock Bootloader
Requirements:
• Mobile
• PC
• USB Cable
• Internet connection
Procedure:
• Setup your MIUI account by going to Settings -> Mi Account
• Apply for permission here (Use MIUI browser on the phone-Mandatory) (http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html)
• Use your phone number with your country prefix to log in (ex. +91 Mobile number, is for India. Ex +91 99999999)
• Write why you want to unlock the device in 2-3 sentences (it may take a few days, Be patient. You will receive SMS confirmation if approved)
• Download Mi Unlocker from here (http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html)
• Enable developer options by going to Settings -> About phone and tap 7 times on MIUI version
• Go to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer Settings and tick OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
• Go to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer Settings -> Mi Unlock Status and press Unlock
• Turn your Mobile data, Sync , WiFi and GPS on and wait for 5 minutes and don't turn them off afterwards
• Go to Mi Cloud by clicking here (https://i.mi.com/)
• Login with your phone number
• Click on Find device and locate your phone
• In the folder where you've extracted the Mi Unlock tool, you will find a program called MiUsbDriver, open it and press Install
• Log in to Mi Unlock by opening miflash_unlock on PC with the same phone number you used in obtaining the unlock permission
• Switch off your phone and go into Fastboot by pressing Volume down and Power simultaneously and connect your phone to the PC
• Once it shows a handset in Mi Unlock click on Unlock button
• Wait for a minute and you are done
• Your phone's bootloader is now UNLOCKED
NOTE: if you are stuck anywhere during this procedure, please start from step 1.
The main advantage of this procedure is that you don't need Developer ROM, it will work on Official builds as well.
Flashing TWRP
Requirement
ADB
TWRP for Redmi 5A (Riva) (https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-1-0-xiaomi-redmi-5a-t3712243)
LazyFlasher zip https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298947108
Procedure:
1. Reboot to Fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume down + power button
2. Connect the phone to the computer with the original usb cable.
3. On your computer download the recovery from the link below and move it to the ADB folder.
4. Now in the adb folder, press shift and right click, select “open command prompt here”
5. Type the following
fastboot devices (to check if the computer recognizes the phone)
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-riva.img (Flashes the TWRP to the phone)
6. Reboot the device to recovery. DO NOT BOOT TO SYSTEM YET Use Volume Up + Power to boot to recovery.
7. Flash Lazyflasher to disable dm-verity & forced encryption on MIUI.
8. Reboot to system
Now you have TWRP and MIUI.
Cheers.

If you've visited the MIUI forums, you'll be seeing complaints everywhere about the unsuccessful account binding that shows error code: 86023 hardwareId abnormal (<- Chinese fonts), and it has to do with Indonesian Xiaomi products. I'm certain Indian devices are all good to go for unlocking. But other devices are having a hard time. Trust me I've done you're guide before, with the same procedures, I've even tried other guides, but it's the same results. If you want to see my logcat, I'll upload one for you.

TAM warranty problem
I think it is related with this issue for Indonesian Mi user. http://en.miui.com/thread-719126-1-1.html

ezrawk said:
If you've visited the MIUI forums, you'll be seeing complaints everywhere about the unsuccessful account binding that shows error code: 86023 hardwareId abnormal (<- Chinese fonts), and it has to do with Indonesian Xiaomi products. I'm certain Indian devices are all good to go for unlocking. But other devices are having a hard time. Trust me I've done you're guide before, with the same procedures, I've even tried other guides, but it's the same results. If you want to see my logcat, I'll upload one for you.
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That's a server issue

Gowtham55 said:
That's a server issue
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Which has been fixed since like a week ago. Yeah that's what they say. Server issue. For Indian user's yeah it was a server issue, but for Indo users nope, we had to totally go crazy on social media and forums until they enabled UBL (ENABLED UBL?).
Let me get this straight, I asked several local Xiaomi authorized service centers and even TAM service centers, I emailed local Xiaomi CS, even did an online chat with them. What did all of them say? They all said the same thing: that UBL has been disabled for Indonesian Xiaomi devices under TAM warranty. Do you have proof that it was a server issue for TAM devices? If you do please post it. Please if it was a server issue, why the heck did the replies of Xiaomi CS Indonesia emails to me all said the same things: "UBL has been disabled for devices under TAM warranty."
I had to wait for a total of 3 months and several days (plus an extra 15 days after binding account, which right now I'm in my 9th day of waiting). I needed my 5A to be unlocked and rooted from day 1. Why? Because my old phone died out, I needed my 5A to be my daily driver. I needed it for work, for communication, for projects. I was willing to wait for 15 days prior binding, but it didn't get resolved for 3 bloody damn months. Would Xiaomi compensate my loses? Nope. So please if it was really a server issue, bring me proof, because I am already totally disappointed in Xiaomi.

360 hours mi flash unlock wait

Today I unlocked my bootloader finally after 360 hours of waiting

Thanks for guide its very helpfull

Thanks for the post. It'd be so cool if there was an alternate method than the legit one... I've request it to be unlocked 15 days ago, maybe more, and still havn't gotten any news...

parpagnas said:
Thanks for the post. It'd be so cool if there was an alternate method than the legit one... I've request it to be unlocked 15 days ago, maybe more, and still havn't gotten any news...
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If you are not afraid of voiding the warranty, you could try this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/bypass-bootloader-lock-redmi-5ariva-t3772381

After the 6th step, I got stuck in the mi logo... any solution?

will this unlock procedure wipe /data?

No

guys I'm getting 86006 error? anyone knows how to proceed?

If I unlock my bootloader, will I be able to user other sim card provider as well?

Thans dev. all went very smoothly.

Mi Unlock Status : Unlock, Bootloader still locked
I do have the following issue: My "Mi Unlock Status" is already Unlock. When I use fasboot to get "oem device-info" it says device isn't unlocked. Unfortunately I cannot bind a new Mi-Account to the device, to follow the procedure. Anybody has an idea?

grandpianisto said:
I do have the following issue: My "Mi Unlock Status" is already Unlock. When I use fasboot to get "oem device-info" it says device isn't unlocked. Unfortunately I cannot bind a new Mi-Account to the device, to follow the procedure. Anybody has an idea?
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Problem solved, had a unofficial global miui rom installed on my (originally) chinese device. After flashing chinese dev rom via EDL (tespoint) y I able to unlock the device in the normal way.

I am getting error current account can not unlock this device. Been trying for over 2 months now. Someone plz help me.

adityam0338 said:
I am getting error current account can not unlock this device. Been trying for over 2 months now. Someone plz help me.
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Maybe someone will help, if you give detailed information about what you have tried, and what exactly went wrong with description of errors and maybe screenshots

Unlock bootloader mi 9T

After purchase mi 9T i want unlock bootloader. Mi unlock say: try again 168hours later... Ok.. After cca 3weeks i try again (same account,same device) and Mi unlock say: try 168hours later!!! Its normal????? Xiaomi s*cks more and more...

Insert Your Sim, Connect Mobile Data
Add and bind MI Account in OEM Unlock in developer options.

@Murshad007 Sim is in, mobile data on, account added in developer options(OEM unlock its enabled)...

endva3 said:
@Murshad007 Sim is in, mobile data on, account added in developer options(OEM unlock its enabled)...
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You must daily use the phone and not let it at your desk for 3 weeks like bad resellers were doing!

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