New Redminote 3 Pro can't flash ROMs - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers

Hi guys,
Just recently purchased redmi note 3 pro 32gb from gearbest.
Phone should be international version with 7.2.13.00(LHOCNCL) preinstalled.
I found that I cannot flash any standard / developer ROM when official website by using built-in flash tool.
Any way to go from here? to at least receive OTA updates and in future I will like to try out Ressurection rom.
thanks.

Your ROM is unexsisting one, cooked by the seller.
You must flash a new one clean via EDL mode and MiFlash
This CN in the name means Chinese, and the numbers says that the rom is only modified to support more languages.

pakudaboy said:
Hi guys,
Just recently purchased redmi note 3 pro 32gb from gearbest.
Phone should be international version with 7.2.13.00(LHOCNCL) preinstalled.
I found that I cannot flash any standard / developer ROM when official website by using built-in flash tool.
Any way to go from here? to at least receive OTA updates and in future I will like to try out Ressurection rom.
thanks.
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Yes ^he^ is correct . Download a rom from the mi website . And then flash the rom using MiFlash tool . then you should be able install roms .

s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Your ROM is unexsisting one, cooked by the seller.
You must flash a new one clean via EDL mode and MiFlash
This CN in the name means Chinese, and the numbers says that the rom is only modified to support more languages.
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thanks guys.
Does this mean i need to wait for unlock bootloader first?
my MI account has previous device linked which I just removed now and set to my new phone.
might take weeks to get approval?
or is there a guy to by pass the locked bootloader?
thanks.

pakudaboy said:
thanks guys.
Does this mean i need to wait for unlock bootloader first?
my MI account has previous device linked which I just removed now and set to my new phone.
might take weeks to get approval?
or is there a guy to by pass the locked bootloader?
thanks.
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This procedure works on locked bootloader.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html

s-u-f-f-e-r said:
This procedure works on locked bootloader.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
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thanks so much for the info
will I lost my IMEI if I use miflash and choose FlashALL per that guide?

pakudaboy said:
thanks so much for the info
will I lost my IMEI if I use miflash and choose FlashALL per that guide?
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No you wont loose your IMEI. Basically you are just flashing official MIUI Rom, your IMEI details are stored in another partition (non volatile) and FlashAll will not touch them.
You are safe to follow this guide, and by the way you would not be able to unlock the bootloader (the official way) from this vendor Rom. So if you plan to do so later, here you go with this first step.

gunmoule said:
No you wont loose your IMEI. Basically you are just flashing official MIUI Rom, your IMEI details are stored in another partition (non volatile) and FlashAll will not touch them.
You are safe to follow this guide, and by the way you would not be able to unlock the bootloader (the official way) from this vendor Rom. So if you plan to do so later, here you go with this first step.
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thanks for ur info.
yeh, I tried to unlock it with official tool but kept failing.
I'll give that guide a show later when I'm home.
hopefully I don't brick my phone..lol

guide works great!
now i'm with global 7.3.7
is there a guide to flash TWRP with locked bootloader as well?
thanks!

pakudaboy said:
thanks for ur info.
yeh, I tried to unlock it with official tool but kept failing.
I'll give that guide a show later when I'm home.
hopefully I don't brick my phone..lol
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Unlocking was successful only on dev rom in my case

pakudaboy said:
guide works great!
now i'm with global 7.3.7
is there a guide to flash TWRP with locked bootloader as well?
thanks!
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Read up this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708 , this: http://en.miui.com/thread-240531-1-1.html and this: http://en.miui.com/thread-296053-1-1.html
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk

s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Unlocking was successful only on dev rom in my case
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ok
i'm flashing dev ROM now.
going to try if i can unlock BL.
so there no way to install TWRP without unlock BL first?
my situation is bit messed up, because I had Redmi Note 2 linke to same mobile number.
so when I tried to unlock it it keeps saying "Couldn't verify device, Current accoutn is different from the account info on the device" but i'm 100% sure i'm using same account tho.

s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Unlocking was successful only on dev rom in my case
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unlocked fine with Dev ROM!
sweet
now time to find out how to flash TWRP!

Put the recovery image file in the folder from Unlocker.
Press Shift and Right click with the mouse on the empty space in the folder.
In the context menu choose Open Command Window Here
Put the phone in fastboot mode
Write in the terminal
fastboot flash recovery and write down the name of the image. For example:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
or
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Success.

s-u-f-f-e-r said:
Put the recovery image file in the folder from Unlocker.
Press Shift and Right click with the mouse on the empty space in the folder.
In the context menu choose Open Command Window Here
Put the phone in fastboot mode
Write in the terminal
fastboot flash recovery and write down the name of the image. For example:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
or
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Success.
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done.
TWRP flashed, but somehow lost wifi function in Dev Rom
going to try flash Resurrection over see if that fix it.

seems everything's working now with RR rom!
thanks so much for everyone's help especially s-u-f-f-e-r!

Related

TWRP without unlocking bootloader

If I flash TWRP using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/red...-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294/page1
Will I be able to normally flash CM/MIUI roms without unlocking bootloader. My bootloader was never unlocked btw.
I dont care about OTA update, I never dirty flash. Always clean
@malimukk
Hi,
Of course you can do that, just read the second post of OP.
Thanks.
karkand said:
@malimukk
Hi,
Of course you can do that, just read the second post of OP.
Thanks.
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Also flash kernels etc.?
I have seen some discussions about which TWRP to install. Alka or Cofface.. what would you recommend?
Thanks
i replaced the default recovery.img with twrp 3.0.2 (renamed and replaced as recovery.img)for redmi note 3.the phone flashed sucessfully but i cant enter into recovery mode.when i press "power+volume up" its showing to connect charger.even tried from the updator app but no use.any help !
superstar007 said:
i replaced the default recovery.img with twrp 3.0.2 (renamed and replaced as recovery.img)for redmi note 3.the phone flashed sucessfully but i cant enter into recovery mode.when i press "power+volume up" its showing to connect charger.even tried from the updator app but no use.any help !
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Do you have an unlocked bootloader? You need to check in fastboot mode, by typing in fastboot oem device-info
you may have to boot straight to recovery, or the recovery image may get overwritten
my bootloader is locked.i think above method is for locked bootloader.right.i pressed power+volume up right after flashing(after disconnecting cable),phone showed mi logo and then after 5-6 seconds its showing to connect cable again. also when i use miflash tool to unlock bootloader.its not showing advanced menu in miflash tool.any solutionfor that too.my desktop is windows 7 32 bit os.do i need a 64 bit os to get all options in miflash tool.pls any solution.
Can anyone confirm the successful installation on Kenzo along with the step by step guide. And please let me know which fastboot rom should be used for fastboot flashing. Because we have 3 type of ROMs on Kenzo I.e. Global Stable, Global Developer or Chinese Developer rom. Please provide the step wise installation guide so that I can carry on
manudhomra said:
Can anyone confirm the successful installation on Kenzo along with the step by step guide. And please let me know which fastboot rom should be used for fastboot flashing. Because we have 3 type of ROMs on Kenzo I.e. Global Stable, Global Developer or Chinese Developer rom. Please provide the step wise installation guide so that I can carry on
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I can't write you a detailed step-by-step guide because my English is not so perfect, but: you need to install the Global/Chinese Developer rom. Must be Developer rom, but you can choose which of them (Chinese or Global).
I made it with Global Developer, so I can confirm that this method perfectly works.
Luck!
Mononitoto said:
I can't write you a detailed step-by-step guide because my English is not so perfect, but: you need to install the Global/Chinese Developer rom. Must be Developer rom, but you can choose which of them (Chinese or Global).
I made it with Global Developer, so I can confirm that this method perfectly works.
Luck!
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pls help
1.can i use official twrp version from there site or need any modded version
2.pls confirm i only have to replace "recovery.img" and no other system files
superstar007 said:
pls help
1.can i use official twrp version from there site or need any modded version
2.pls confirm i only have to replace "recovery.img" and no other system files
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You need the modded version and yes, only have to replace that .img and no other.
Check this thread, is which I followed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
Mononitoto said:
You need the modded version and yes, only have to replace that .img and no other.
Check this thread, is which I followed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294
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thank you so much it worked perfectly.and i hope installing xposed framework wont be a problem in the future.

How to do offcial unlock after having it unlock unofficially?

Hello there,
I got a Kate device, which I unlocked unofficially after oficial unlock failed after 50% in September.
Now I'm running TheStrix' CM14.1 with this firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/cm14-14-1-aosp-n-firmware-kenzo-kate-t3507789
But now I read, that TheStrix recommends flashing the MIUI Dev Rom, and afterwards his new 14.1 Firmware in order to run 14.1 correctly.
From what I read so far, its recommended to do the official unlock now, because it is working. And there is no chance of accidentally relocking it afterwards?
Could someone give me a hint on how to accomplish that? A short step-by-step list would be much appreciated!
I guess I would have to Flash the dev rom first, then unlock, then flash the firmware and then install CM14.1, is that right?
How do I flash the dev rom and which one is the right one?
Will my TWRP stay in place during all this or do I have to install it again? Am I using the right TWRP for all these operations?
Right now I have TWRP 3.0.0-0 cofface installed.
While TheStrix recommends using his TWRP with F2FS support. Would it be safe to flash that now?
Thank you guys so much!
The only way to do it by flashing official MIUI fastboot ROM in EDL mode via MiFlash.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro using Tapatalk
for those who want to flash custom roms without taking the time to unlock bootloader follow this steps..
1- download any miui fastboot rom
2-extract it
3- download alka twrp recovery
4-rename it recovery. img and paste it in the extracted folder thus replacing the miui recovery
5-flash using mi flash tools in EDL mode
6-now you have TWRP installed... format your phone.. and now copy the roms, mods, whatever the **** you want in your phone by pc and you can flash that
sunilband007 said:
for those who want to flash custom roms without taking the time to unlock bootloader follow this steps..
1- download any miui fastboot rom
2-extract it
3- download alka twrp recovery
4-rename it recovery. img and paste it in the extracted folder thus replacing the miui recovery
5-flash using mi flash tools in EDL mode
6-now you have TWRP installed... format your phone.. and now copy the roms, mods, whatever the **** you want in your phone by pc and you can flash that
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Doesn't work on latest MIUI rom bro. Official recovery won't replaced.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro using Tapatalk
sunilband007 said:
for those who want to flash custom roms without taking the time to unlock bootloader follow this steps..
1- download any miui fastboot rom
2-extract it
3- download alka twrp recovery
4-rename it recovery. img and paste it in the extracted folder thus replacing the miui recovery
5-flash using mi flash tools in EDL mode
6-now you have TWRP installed... format your phone.. and now copy the roms, mods, whatever the **** you want in your phone by pc and you can flash that
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As I said, I would like to unlock the phone once and for all. But thank you anyway!
@febry_valdy
Thank you for your reply! Could you provide a link to the correct fastboot rom? The Xiaomi website is a big riddle for me
And could you tell me what EDL Mode is?
febry_valdy said:
Doesn't work on latest MIUI rom bro. Official recovery won't replaced.
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you are trying fastboot rom right?..
ebivan said:
As I said, I would like to unlock the phone once and for all. But thank you anyway!
@febry_valdy
Thank you for your reply! Could you provide a link to the correct fastboot rom? The Xiaomi website is a big riddle for me
And could you tell me what EDL Mode is?
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download the zip i attached.... put phone in fastboot mode then double click edl. cmd.. the screen will go black...
then by using mi flash tool flash the miui rom with replaced recovery (i used 6.10)
also this will unlock bootloader one and for all... (until you lock it again manually)
sunilband007 said:
you are trying fastboot rom right?..
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Yes,
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro using Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 09:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 AM ----------
@febry_valdy
Thank you for your reply! Could you provide a link to the correct fastboot rom? The Xiaomi website is a big riddle for me
And could you tell me what EDL Mode is?[/QUOTE]
Someone has uploaded edl via fastboot, there you can take a profit from it.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro using Tapatalk
febry_valdy said:
Yes,
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i mentioned the rom i used and method above... refer to it
sunilband007 said:
i mentioned the rom i used and method above... refer to it
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you mentioned "download any miui fastboot rom" that's all bro
febry_valdy said:
you mentioned "download any miui fastboot rom" that's all bro
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it should work with any fastboot miui.... im just telling which one i used
sunilband007 said:
it should work with any fastboot miui.... im just telling which one i used
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Ooh, u used 6.10 version. I just realized it. Hahha.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro using Tapatalk
Thank you all for your replies. To sum it up, I made a step-by-step list, could someone please confirm that.
1. Put phone in fastboot mode and flash official MIUI fastboot dev ROM (6.11.24) in EDL mode.
2. Unlock phone using MiUnlock
3. Install TWRP (f2fs) using fastboot
4. Install CM14 Kate firmware provided by TheStrix
5. Install CM14.1 nightly by TheStrik
6. Install Gapps
Is that about right? Can you tell me after which steps I will have to wipe? And which partitions to wipe..?

TWRP for EMUI 5.1 HiSilicon 960 Devices (P10, P10-Plus, Honor 8 Pro)

Someone else was making it but wouldn't release it, so I made one myself.
This will not work with internal storage if it's encrypted, but otherwise should be good enough to do things like rebranding/changing oeminfo and so on.
For P10:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6ox6M5Lb2JYZklQSnZZbHA0ZUk
Note that this is a one-off release that I don't plan to maintain.
i have a huawei p10 demo.
do not work on this device
i need to flash even boot.img?
darckreign1984 said:
do not work on this device
i need to flash even boot.img?
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New version uploaded. Original one was not for P10, sorry. Please try new one.
No need to flash boot.img
succesfull boot in twrprecovery
duraaraa said:
New version uploaded. Original one was not for P10, sorry. Please try new one.
No need to flash boot.img
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thanks
lets rty to unbrand.
pls any method to find device id in huawei mate 9 with a bricked device? fastboot acces and erecovery
darckreign1984 said:
thanks
lets rty to unbrand.
pls any method to find device id in huawei mate 9 with a bricked device? fastboot acces and erecovery
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TWRP alone is not enough to rebrand. You need a way to flash the firmware from the new region. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how to debrand on XDA, as it involves paid services and would be against the rules. You'll have to figure out for yourself.
duraaraa said:
TWRP alone is not enough to rebrand. You need a way to flash the firmware from the new region. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how to debrand on XDA, as it involves paid services and would be against the rules. You'll have to figure out for yourself.
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thanks anyway
Please, how to unlock bootloader?
matata86 said:
Please, how to unlock bootloader?
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enter here
http://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/hwdownload/download
and you have to make a account. the unlock bootloader, you have to wite all the data
darckreign1984 said:
enter here
http://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/hwdownload/download
and you have to make a account. the unlock bootloader, you have to wite all the data
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OK, i unlocked bootloader. I flashed TWRP. Recovery boot ok. But every if i go to recovery - show forst screen (language select atd.) I flashed Super- SU 2.79, but flashing abort. Boot image not found... Any idea?
matata86 said:
OK, i unlocked bootloader. I flashed TWRP. Recovery boot ok. But every if i go to recovery - show forst screen (language select atd.) I flashed Super- SU 2.79, but flashing abort. Boot image not found... Any idea?
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i think you meed to activate developer in phone menu.
for the moment my phone its stuck in bootloop. i dont have any twrp backup to restore
You are installing custom Recovery and unlock your bootloader.. is there any custom rom out yet?

[AIO] Guide to Unlock bootloader , Flash TWRP and a Custom rom.

Unlocking Bootloader​1. Make sure you have a sim and active mobile data. Then go to about phone tap build number 7-8 times. After that go to advanced settings > developer options > turn on OEM unlocking and then check if this device is secure and click add account and device.
2. Download Mi unlock tool from here. Extract it and paste it in C:/unlock. or else your device won't be recognized for unlocking.
3. Open Mi unlock tool and then enter the Mi account which was on your device. Put your device in fastboot mode by pressing vol- and power and then connect to PC. Press unlock and if it tells you to wait you have no other option but to wait. If your mi flash tool shows connect your device even after you have connected it. Follow this guide here.
4. After you have unlocked your bootloader reboot your phone.
Flashing TWRP and Rooting via magisk​
1. Download this TWRP image here. Thanks to the original developer mauronofrio.
2. Download adb and fastboot tools here and install it.
3. Now put your phone in fastboot mode and connect it with your pc. Now where you have downloaded the TWRP file rename it to TWRP.img and open a CMD window there if you don't know how just google.
4. Type the following commands
1. fastboot devices
2. fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
3. fastboot reboot recovery.
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5. Your phone will boot into TWRP now. But TWRP will be overwritten by stock miui recovery to stop that you need to flash Magisk. Download this zip move it to internal storage then flash by tapping on install and swipe to flash. Reboot your device. Reboot to recovery again to check if TWRP is present.
Now your device is rooted
OR
Flash latest OrangeFox Recovery if you don't want magisk.
Flashing A rom
1. Download.
2. Flash.
3 Format Data.
Done
Feel free to ask any questions. And don't point a finger at me for messing your device.
My mi unlock tool says can't get info. I using Indian version miui 12
Thanks for the useful guide. I have a quick question, does this works with MIUI 12?
igeekyayush said:
My mi unlock tool says can't get info. I using Indian version miui 12
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Sorry for late reply. Have you installed the drivers correctly? Try using another port in your pc or use this mi unlock tool version zip
Doombuggie85 said:
Thanks for the useful guide. I have a quick question, does this works with MIUI 12?
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Yes, it does.
hello,
thanks for the reply sir. yes i've tired changing port, pc everything. today i've factory reset my phone and added mi account and now i'm getting 7 days wait time. let's see now
LoadOP2 said:
Sorry for late reply. Have you installed the drivers correctly? Try using another port in your pc or use this mi unlock tool version zip
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igeekyayush said:
hello,
thanks for the reply sir. yes i've tired changing port, pc everything. today i've factory reset my phone and added mi account and now i'm getting 7 days wait time. let's see now
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Okay keep the sim inserted and use the device for 7 days. And if it doesn't work try using older version of unlock tool.
Hi there!
Silly question: is it possible to install TWRP but keep the official ROM? (phone is unlocked)
_benedict_ said:
Hi there!
Silly question: is it possible to install TWRP but keep the official ROM? (phone is unlocked)
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Flashing a custom rom is optional. You don't NEED to flash a rom to get TWRP...
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I've unlocked the bootloader using the unlock tool and waited for 7 days,
But i rooted the device using a different method where i patched a boot.img and flashed that to the device.
Will this method still work for me as I'm already rooted but just want TWRP so i can flash other ROMs.. The post says you have to flash magisk from the (temporary) TWRP for the TWRP to stay as the recovery..
Will the magisk on my phone and the magisk installed here collide?
I just want TWRP so i can switch to a custom rom, so any input is appreciated!!
_benedict_ said:
Hi there!
Silly question: is it possible to install TWRP but keep the official ROM? (phone is unlocked)
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Skip the flashing a rom part and you will be good to go.
But i rooted the device using a different method where i patched a boot.img and flashed that to the device.
Will this method still work for me as I'm already rooted but just want TWRP so i can flash other ROMs.. The post says you have to flash magisk from the (temporary) TWRP for the TWRP to stay as the recovery..
Will the magisk on my phone and the magisk installed here collide?
I just want TWRP so i can switch to a custom rom, so any input is appreciated!!
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You can flash twrp and then check if it persists. If not flash magisk again their is no thing as magisk colliding lol. Just make sure you flash a newer version. And if nothing works flash stock rom and then twrp.
If you have the stock boot IMG flash it and then intsall twrp and magisk.
smsry said:
Flashing a custom rom is optional. You don't NEED to flash a rom to get TWRP...
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LoadOP2 said:
Skip the flashing a rom part and you will be good to go.
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Haha, makes sense! Thank you for your answers
Nevermind.. i got it to work pretty easily..
I have twrp on this device and Pixel Experience ROM and it's working all fine..
But there's this one thing where when booting to recovery, it asks me to input a password for User(0) when i try to input anything it says password failed..
From reading the log, it says it's for decrypting data(8f I'm not mistaken)
Is this important? Do i need to decrypt it?
Currently the ROM works fine with no errors, so I'm not gonna bother, but would still like to know what this "decrypting" thing is..
smsry said:
Nevermind.. i got it to work pretty easily..
I have twrp on this device and Pixel Experience ROM and it's working all fine..
But there's this one thing where when booting to recovery, it asks me to input a password for User(0) when i try to input anything it says password failed..
From reading the log, it says it's for decrypting data(8f I'm not mistaken)
Is this important? Do i need to decrypt it?
Currently the ROM works fine with no errors, so I'm not gonna bother, but would still like to know what this "decrypting" thing is..
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Yes, If you use a lock screen enter that password it will be decrypted. You will have to format data if you decide to flash any other rom anyway.
flashed twrp but not able to boot into recovery.
igeekyayush said:
flashed twrp but not able to boot into recovery.
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There can be many reasons for that. Please tell me the error or what's actually happening. Then only I can be of help.
Sir ive used xiaomi flashtool v2 after that and it worked. Thanks sir. After that i updated to latest twrp from that chinese one.
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LoadOP2 said:
There can be many reasons for that. Please tell me the error or what's actually happening. Then only I can be of help.
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Joyeuse
Hello, Does it work for Joyeuse (European version)?
The name of TWRP says Curtana -Unified
rfguy said:
Hello, Does it work for Joyeuse (European version)?
The name of TWRP says Curtana -Unified
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Yes Unified means all Snapdragon 720g Devices which include Joyeuse, Curtana, Gram, Excalibur.
Hey buddy, thank you for this quick step-by-step guide. I flash ROMs since 2012 and you know what? It helped me the same. Having all stuff needed for go from stock to custom concentrated in one place (plus some useful tip like the Magisk flash at the end) it's always useful and time-saving. Thank you
2 Micro-notes about fastboot btw:
- write 'fastboot (with lowered 'f'): it may confuse some newbie
- it's 'reboot' instead of 'boot'

How To Guide Revert Realme GT 5G back to Stock CN ROM and Lock Bootloader

Hi everyone! Unfortunately I have had to revert back to the stock china rom my phone came with due to google cracking down on rooted/altered devices, and apps such as snapchat and google pay are essential for me. I was told if I locked my bootloader while on global firmware, it would brick, so here is a tutorial to revert your realme GT back to the stock china rom.
Make sure you have all software necessary - China Rollback file A24 and twrp 3.6.0 v2 from here (thanks to qiurigao), put those files in your sdk platform tools folder, and adb and fastboot drivers, sdk platform tools
Make sure USB debugging is enabled on your device.
1.boot to fastboot mode
adb reboot bootloader
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1.boot to twrp
fastboot boot twrp-3.6.0-V2.img
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Once you are in twrp, you can change language by tapping the setting icon in the corner, and then tapping the globe and english.
2. push ROM file to /data/ota.zip
adb push RMX2202_11_A.24_ROLLBACK_Android11.zip /data/ota.zip
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3. TWRP install /data/ota.zip
adb shell "twrp install /data/ota.zip"
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Don't worry about the red text.
4. Go stock Recovery Format data
adb reboot recovery
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5. once in realme recovery, you can tap english, and proceed to wipe data.
6. set up phone and turn on developer options to check that usb debugging is still enabled.
7. Boot into fastboot mode
adb reboot bootloader
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8. Lock the bootloader
fastboot flashing lock
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select yes to locking and wiping data.
Now your phone is set back to stock firmware, with no modifications. Google Pay works again! (ofc you have to install the play store and everything but it works again ) There will be lots of updates since the rollback file is quite old.
I actually had a china version as well but after some manipulations I have successfully locked the bootloader on Indian/Russian firmware, and the Google Pay and services work perfect which is really good as the Google services were completely useless in china rom.
SampleMan said:
I actually had a china version as well but after some manipulations I have successfully locked the bootloader on Indian/Russian firmware, and the Google Pay and services work perfect which is really good as the Google services were completely useless in china rom.
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Oh nice! Could you tell me about these 'manipulations' ? I don't think I'll do anything like that ever again but just for my curiosity
kjpern said:
Oh nice! Could you tell me about these 'manipulations' ? I don't think I'll do anything like that ever again but just for my curiosity
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1. The phone must be with an unlocked bootloader without a lock code on the screen. (software version at this point was C15 EU)
2. First we put this file into internal memory, RMX2202_ROLLBACK_A14_IN.
3. We go into FastBoot, boot into TWRP with the command
fastboot boot twrp.img
IMPORTANT!!! Categorically do not flash TWRP with the FLASH command
This TWRP is wildly slow, the commands are late, I pressed wait 5-6 seconds.
4. Next, if in TWRP we see the file RMX2202_ROLLBACK_A14_IN, we flash it, be sure to check the box "Force install stock payload rom"
if the file is not visible in TWRP, then commands via ADB
We copy the firmware after renaming it to RMX2202_ROLLBACK.zip to the /data/ota.zip directory with the command:
adb push RMX2202_ROLLBACK.zip /data/ota.zip
Installing a previously copied file via TWRP:
adb shell "twrp install /data/ota.zip"
5. We reboot into the stock recovery manually, or with the command:
adb reboot recovery
and do Format Data (Congratulations to you India A14) you can enable, activate
6. Using OppoRealme-OFP-Flash_1.0-x64_Windows, flash 504040RMX2202export_11_A.16_2021101902310291 (The flasher is launched via the command line, there we select the region we want and then the first item under the number 0 so that it flashes clean)
(I flash for the first time with the label IN-India (When I flash on the IN region for the first time with a flasher, the body fell into FastBoot in the process and the command line was waiting and the process did not go, then I drove it into FastBoot with the three buttons and the process continued.), activated the body, and flashed it over the same version, but with the tag RU-Russia.I think you can immediately flash on RU, skipping the step with flashing to IN, but here it is already according to your desire, if you want exactly like me, then do this)
7. Downloaded and installed all OTA updates. (You can download OTA update c16 in zip and flash through three points, after enabling developer mode)
8. IMPORTANT!!! lock the bootloader after all the updates, the phone itself wiped again, it is normal.
This was taken from another forum and translated in Google translate but I think you'll understand what is going on.
Do you have a video showing the step by step for this procedure? I have a realme GT 5G that has a global ROM, I would like to use the Chinese Rom to be able to use NFC.
Luccas Oliveira said:
Do you have a video showing the step by step for this procedure? I have a realme GT 5G that has a global ROM, I would like to use the Chinese Rom to be able to use NFC.
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Sorry, I'm afraid not. The steps listed are the same as the process to convert your phone to the global rom, it's just that you lock the bootloader at the end. So if you remember that, it's just that but locking the bootloader at the end.
kjpern said:
bought realme on ali, the seller sent it with this ROM in v3 realme ui version. The device already has the bootloader unlocked, following this process, do I have any risk? I see many reports here
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Sorry man I'm not sure for international devices, but if you're certain that your realme was originally a chinese model, you can do this? I would ask some other threads as well
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Sorry man I'm not sure for international devices, but if you're certain that your realme was originally a chinese model, you can do this? I would ask some other threads as well
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Non-international device, it is Chinese. in which a global rom was added by the aliexpress seller. I want to go back to the CN factory rom following your tutorial.
installing the rollback rom is simple? Can there be any problems during the installation?
Luccas Oliveira said:
Non-international device, it is Chinese. in which a global rom was added by the aliexpress seller. I want to go back to the CN factory rom following your tutorial.
installing the rollback rom is simple? Can there be any problems during the installation?
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Yes you should be good to go. Hopefully you face no problems.
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Yes you should be good to go. Hopefully you face no problems.
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Your tutorial works perfectly, thank you very much! this CN ROM does not work the 5G ? I don't see the option to change the network type. App notifications work correctly?
Luccas Oliveira said:
Your tutorial works perfectly, thank you very much! this CN ROM does not work the 5G ? I don't see the option to change the network type. App notifications work correctly?
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Hi, for notifications I ended up having to check permissions for notifications on every app I installed, I'm not sure why but I had to do that
For 5G I had to wait like a week one time, it might be because you got your realme recently but just wait a bit and do a restart

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