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Hello, the unofficial method to unlock the bootloader given over at http://forum.miui.co.in/forum/mi-de...5165-redmi-note-3-snapdragon-unlock-the-beast is not working for me, no matter how many fastbboot ROMs I flash with Mi Flash Tool, or upgrade / downgrade using stock RECOVERY ZIP files.
Everytime same error, at fastbbot oem unlock-go it says "Invalid unlock token" or something like that.
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I have already received confirmation sms for Official unlock, but that method not working, it is stuck at 50% and says "Please verify that same mi account should be logged in to device" or something like that.
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Are these known issues already? And if yes, any other workarounds???
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Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot !!!
It is a common known issue. I unlocked by first bricking my phone by flashing MIUI rom when unofficially unlocked, then my phone unlocked using the miflash unlock tool. Alternatively you could flash the global dev or china dev rom in order to unlock
justinxfan said:
It is a common known issue. I unlocked by first bricking my phone by flashing MIUI rom when unofficially unlocked, then my phone unlocked using the miflash unlock tool. Alternatively you could flash the global dev or china dev rom in order to unlock
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I tried that, tried the global dev as well as global stable.
So which one should I go for now, china dev or stable?
And any other way to unlock??
shanx_verma said:
I tried that, tried the global dev as well as global stable.
So which one should I go for now, china dev or stable?
And any other way to unlock??
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For me China dev worked so try China dev
justinxfan said:
For me China dev worked so try China dev
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So flash China Dev then unlock officially?
Also, won't it really result in exchange of modem partitions instead of Indian modem that I currently have?
shanx_verma said:
So flash China Dev then unlock officially?
Also, won't it really result in exchange of modem partitions instead of Indian modem that I currently have?
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I did unlock the bootloader unofficially with the very method you quoted . May be I can help you in that method.
manishbhakuni14 said:
I did unlock the bootloader unofficially with the very method you quoted . May be I can help you in that method.
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Thanks, but its unlocked now.
At present, I'm now looking for a way to switch over from unofficial unlock to the official one.
Anyone?
shanx_verma said:
Thanks, but its unlocked now.
At present, I'm now looking for a way to switch over from unofficial unlock to the official one.
Anyone?
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First you have to switch to miui rom and relock your bootloader . Then pray that you don't get stuck at 50 % .
I got the permission to unlock bootloader two weeks ago but stuck at 50% .
I flashed every rom be it global stable or Dev , china stable and dev and that too every previous version of MIUI (Wasted so much of data) but to no avail .
Finally I unlocked the bootloader unofficially .
Xiaomi is ****ing lazy to update our account on there server....
So doesn't matter what rom you install you have to wait atleast a week to unlock
shanx_verma said:
Thanks, but its unlocked now.
At present, I'm now looking for a way to switch over from unofficial unlock to the official one.
Anyone?
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Hey bro a little update . I unlocked the bootloader unofficial way and it was over a week after I got the confirmation SMS . So wanted to go back to MIUI with locked bootloader state for official unlocking .
Flashed the fastboot rom through MiFLash and I was back to MIUI with locked bootloader state and then unlocked it officially .
Hope it helps .
manishbhakuni14 said:
Hey bro a little update . I unlocked the bootloader unofficial way and it was over a week after I got the confirmation SMS . So wanted to go back to MIUI with locked bootloader state for official unlocking .
Flashed the fastboot rom through MiFLash and I was back to MIUI with locked bootloader state and then unlocked it officially .
Hope it helps .
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I hope so too.
Can you tell me, which exact ROM you were on, at the time of unlock?
shanx_verma said:
I hope so too.
Can you tell me, which exact ROM you were on, at the time of unlock?
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7.5.3 Global Stable .
manishbhakuni14 said:
7.5.3 Global Stable .
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Thanks a lot, that eases a lot of confusions. So no requirement to be at a China developer ROM to unlock officially, right? Yay !!!
shanx_verma said:
Thanks a lot, that eases a lot of confusions. So no requirement to be at a China developer ROM to unlock officially, right? Yay !!!
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Yep did it with two devices after a week of confirmation sms . No trying in between so lets say after you have flashed global give it a go if it doesn't happen then do not try in between and try after straight 7 days .
manishbhakuni14 said:
Yep did it with two devices after a week of confirmation sms . No trying in between so lets say after you have flashed global give it a go if it doesn't happen then do not try in between and try after straight 7 days .
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That should work out awesome. Will surely try it first thing in morning.
Thanks again buddy, you've been really helpful !!!
shanx_verma said:
That should work out awesome. Will surely try it first thing in morning.
Thanks again buddy, you've been really helpful !!!
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Anytime dear .
manishbhakuni14 said:
Anytime dear .
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And finally, I have been succesful in unlocking officially.
This thread may be closed now.
shanx_verma said:
And finally, I have been succesful in unlocking officially.
This thread may be closed now.
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Congrats glad i helped you .
Hey!
I am very sick of this phone, I want to try different roms and apps and I cannot get the bootloader unlocked. I made the request 2 months ago to unlock it, but got no answer, posted on their forum and still nothing.
There is no way to unlock this this ??
Thanks!
Have you rooted your phone?
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I don't have it rooted.
shALKE said:
Hey!
I am very sick of this phone, I want to try different roms and apps and I cannot get the bootloader unlocked. I made the request 2 months ago to unlock it, but got no answer, posted on their forum and still nothing.
There is no way to unlock this this ??
Thanks!
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i also did not got a message from them but when i used mi unlock tool it unlocked my phone.so you should try mi unlock tool and see if the unlock code was already sent to you but could not receive due to some reasons like me.
I got some problems to unlock my Redmi 3 Pro too, I was on Global Stable and was unable to unlock my phone.
I downloaded the developer ROM from MiUI site, updated manually via Updater app, and i successfully unlock my phone.
shALKE said:
Hey!
I am very sick of this phone, I want to try different roms and apps and I cannot get the bootloader unlocked. I made the request 2 months ago to unlock it, but got no answer, posted on their forum and still nothing.
There is no way to unlock this this ??
Thanks!
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If you flash this ROM using edl mode and miflash tool ManhIT_ido_xhdpi_SpaceX 6.7.7 from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688234
It it for locked bootloaders but is rooted and has twrp recovery installed. You can then flash other ROMs that usually require an unlocked bootloader. I've changed from the spaceX ROM to the latest weekly thunder ROM and over the weekend to the CM13 ROM by Anik_Khan.
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Thank you!
Will do it.
@shALKE: did it work??
I'm faced with the same problem...
fugbix said:
@shALKE: did it work??
I'm faced with the same problem...
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It works I've done it. I wouldn't have posted advising to do it if it didn't work.
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lucaslg26 said:
I got some problems to unlock my Redmi 3 Pro too, I was on Global Stable and was unable to unlock my phone.
I downloaded the developer ROM from MiUI site, updated manually via Updater app, and i successfully unlock my phone.
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Hi, maybe you can give me some guidance, here.
I'm willing to try the CM 13 in a redmi 3 pro. Have you download it the China Developer Rom?
Try flashing the latest developer ROM with miflash, and then unlock your bootloader
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alan5673 said:
If you flash this ROM using edl mode and miflash tool ManhIT_ido_xhdpi_SpaceX 6.7.7
It it for locked bootloaders but is rooted and has twrp recovery installed. You can then flash other ROMs that usually require an unlocked bootloader. I've changed from the spaceX ROM to the latest weekly thunder ROM and over the weekend to the CM13 ROM by Anik_Khan.
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I did as you said but I couldn't boot into the spaceX rom. I booted in recovery and installed another ROM, but now I'm stuck with the MI logo and the phone restarts itself continously. any suggestions?
I have kenzo with cm13 installed and BL unlocked unofficially. And i want to try official cm14. But it needs my kenzo unlocked officially because i want to follow all strix's instruction. So idecided to unlock my phone officially. I already have permission to unlock my phone. And i have two question:
1. Do i need to flash my kenzo to stock ROM to unlock officially?
2. How long am i allowed to unlock my phone with the permission?
Thanks in advance:good:
fikrillah said:
I have kenzo with cm13 installed and BL unlocked officially. And i want to try official cm14. But it needs my kenzo unlocked officially because i want to follow all strix's instruction. So idecided to unlock my phone officially. I already have permission to unlock my phone. And i have two question:
1. Do i need to flash my kenzo to stock ROM to unlock officially?
2. How long am i allowed to unlock my phone with the permission?
Thanks in advance:good:
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1. You need a developer ROM version for unlocking the bootloader officially.
2. According to Mi Unlock Policy, you can use the permission for one month before it runs invalid. If it runs invalid, you need to re-apply for the permission, then unlock the bootloader.
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PoseidonKing
PoseidonKing said:
1. You need a developer ROM version for unlocking the bootloader officially.
2. According to Mi Unlock Policy, you can use the permission for one month before it runs invalid. If it runs invalid, you need to re-apply for the permission, then unlock the bootloader.
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!!!
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PoseidonKing
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Thanks .. unlocking unofficially is not safe ? Or good enough ? Because I don't want to flash developer ROM , too lengthy procedure to get permission
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-iNCEPTiON- said:
Thanks .. unlocking unofficially is not safe ? Or good enough ? Because I don't want to flash developer ROM , too lengthy procedure to get permission
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I don't know.. I unlocked mine officially.
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PoseidonKing
I've applied for unlocking months ago and i can unlock the bl anytime i want just be careful that it requires a sms verification code when changing computers, so keep your phone working while you do that, or Mi Flash won't work.
Afaik, it doesn't require any special things for unlocking the bl, it will work no matter what you have installed on it, goos luck unlocking.
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I've applied for unlocking months ago and i can unlock the bl anytime i want just be careful that it requires a sms verification code when changing computers, so keep your phone working while you do that, or Mi Flash won't work.
Afaik, it doesn't require any special things for unlocking the bl, it will work no matter what you have installed on it, goos luck unlocking.
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I have read online that it requires Developer ROM to be flashed?
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I don't know.. I unlocked mine officially.
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PoseidonKing
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-iNCEPTiON- said:
I have read online that it requires Developer ROM to be flashed?
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Official method does too.... for root.
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PoseidonKing
Guys, it has been said many times...
Only for the first time unlocking you might need to flash china/global dev to unlock it via fastboot.
To do that, simply boot in fastboot, boot in EDL, flash with MiFlash latest china dev fastboot ROM, flash zcx TWRP and then you can flash whatever you want, if BL gets locked anytime again while flashing (phone will blink and turn off), just boot in fastboot (only thing you can do at that point), run MiFlashUnlock, sign in, unlock, reboot)
Thats it, couldnt be more simple
Denis:) said:
Guys, it has been said many times...
Only for the first time unlocking you might need to flash china/global dev to unlock it via fastboot.
To do that, simply boot in fastboot, boot in EDL, flash with MiFlash latest china dev fastboot ROM, flash zcx TWRP and then you can flash whatever you want, if BL gets locked anytime again while flashing (phone will blink and turn off), just boot in fastboot (only thing you can do at that point), run MiFlashUnlock, sign in, unlock, reboot)
Thats it, couldnt be more simple
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thanks but its too complicated for me... so I guess I would stick to Stock MIUI
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Its not complicated, it may only sound like it is, but its not
Just use official guide to flash through EDL, you cant possibly screw anything on snapdragon devices
Denis:) said:
Its not complicated, it may only sound like it is, but its not
Just use official guide to flash through EDL, you cant possibly screw anything on snapdragon devices
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Ok let me clear myself
I have to flash dev ROM via EDL and then apply for unlocking BL right?
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No, you do not need developer rom afaik to unlock the bootloader, probably he just meant that you have to enable usb debugging from developer settings, that's a must.
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Just try unlocking it with mi flash and see if anythinf goes wrong thru the process, you simply cannot screw the device with anything by doing that, if anything goes wrong and you can't unlock the device post it here so we can help you forward with the process, good luck.
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No, you do not need developer rom afaik to unlock the bootloader, probably he just meant that you have to enable usb debugging from developer settings, that's a must.
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Just try unlocking it with mi flash and see if anythinf goes wrong thru the process, you simply cannot screw the device with anything by doing that, if anything goes wrong and you can't unlock the device post it here so we can help you forward with the process, good luck.
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Oh my bad, okay.. Will try and get back.. I do need the permission right?
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Guys, does all this applies the same to the "Kate" Version ? Basically just as a reference also i have a Redmi note 3 pro Special edition (international/global), running android v6.0.1 MMB29M, Security Patch 2016-11-01, MIUI Global 8.1 Stable 8.1.1.0 (MHRMIDI).....any advice please !
This applies to any xiaomi phone ;
By permission i understand unlocking approval, yes, go to xiaomi unlock and apply for unlocking and when you get the rights to unlock ( i hadn't recieved any kind of email, i just checked by practice ) go and do it.
I live in Syria and all we have limited options for phones so I was very excited to learn that a xiaomi dealer started selling a couple of models one of them being the Redmi Note 3 specially with my 4 years old Nexus 5 battery almost dying so I payed 200$ to buy this phone which is A LOT of money here only because I noticed how much Roms and Mods it has and now after about 10 days of buying it I still get the error when trying to unlock the boot loader at 50% "Current account is different from the account info on the device" even after trying all the tutorials I found about turning gps and find my phone and locating the phone on the map and using the developer Rom still the same result.
I really really need root and having the phone without even the ability to root makes it unusable but selling the phone will lose me most of the price since the brand is unknown in my country so I have to sell for much less than what I bought for
I'm writing this just to ask the xda people is there ANY way at all to save me from selling the phone because I like it but I just can't be without root I'm willing to pay money just please any solution
if there's nothing I'll just sell and probably never buy a Xiaomi product again in my life I know Xiaomi doesn't care but I just had to say it because I'm so angry
You don't need root to have the opportunity to install custom roms all you need is unlocked bootloader. I guess you tried unlock bootloader by official method and it doesn't work for you, so try unofficial method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458 (with youtube video step by step)
انت اشتريتو من البحصة؟
You need to wait 15 days more.
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انت اشتريتو من البحصة؟
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اي نعم
czarek2371 said:
You don't need root to have the opportunity to install custom roms all you need is unlocked bootloader. I guess you tried unlock bootloader by official method and it doesn't work for you, so try unofficial method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458 (with youtube video step by step)
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does this work on kate version?
czarek2371 said:
you don't need root to have the opportunity to install custom roms all you need is unlocked bootloader. I guess you tried unlock bootloader by official method and it doesn't work for you, so try unofficial method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-miui-8-unlock-bootloader-twrp-t3529458 (with youtube video step by step)
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it worked thank you so much ❤❤
Salam brother, im sorry for whats going on in syria...
You should unlock it unofficially, because i have been doing it too.
Have you flashed the developer rom from the updater app? (from the phone itself)
You first need to have this rom on the device in order to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe all your phone's data.
@mshtob You have to wait 7 days more after getting unlock permissions. Unofficial version have some flaws,do read more about it. I recommend you to go back locked bootloader after 1month then try unlocking official way. Also when unlocked unofficially, do cross check before flashing firmware as some firmwares lock device. It will create more problems for u.
Regards
Stop getting mad like an underage kid my friend, you just need to unlock your bootloader officially being in a official ROM and it works without problems because I didt it a lot of times in different versions with the official method.
If you don't like Xiaomi don't buy their phones. Also 200 dollars isn't a lot, you will pay a lot of stuff in your life. Phones are a need, not a toy to install custom roms. If you like to test ROMs and stuff I encourage you to test with your Nexus 5 or get another Nexus/Motorola.
I also have a Nexus 5 btw.
After unlock unofficially you have to delete EMMC appsboot. bin in firmware update folder in any miui rom with the help of RAR App from play store, which relock your phone. And use this patched twrp
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qi9i0uOR-BYnpaendYQ1BBRFE/view
Read
http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html
You don't need to unlock your bootloader in order to flash any custom ROM. Just follow the instructions on the following thread, and you will be able to run all Kenzo custom Roms and kernels.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
arnokun95 said:
Have you flashed the developer rom from the updater app? (from the phone itself)
You first need to have this rom on the device in order to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe all your phone's data.
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Yes i did didn't help but everything has been working fine since i unlocked unofficially
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@mshtob You have to wait 7 days more after getting unlock permissions. Unofficial version have some flaws,do read more about it. I recommend you to go back locked bootloader after 1month then try unlocking official way. Also when unlocked unofficially, do cross check before flashing firmware as some firmwares lock device. It will create more problems for u.
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It's been 40 days no issues so far everything is great
Jaizu said:
Stop getting mad like an underage kid my friend, you just need to unlock your bootloader officially being in a official ROM and it works without problems because I didt it a lot of times in different versions with the official method.
If you don't like Xiaomi don't buy their phones. Also 200 dollars isn't a lot, you will pay a lot of stuff in your life. Phones are a need, not a toy to install custom roms. If you like to test ROMs and stuff I encourage you to test with your Nexus 5 or get another Nexus/Motorola.
I also have a Nexus 5 btw.
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Thanks your reply is really helpful so i should buy another phone sure how didn't i think of this
drmuruga said:
After unlock unofficially you have to delete EMMC appsboot. bin in firmware update folder in any miui rom with the help of RAR App from play store, which relock your phone. And use this patched twrp
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qi9i0uOR-BYnpaendYQ1BBRFE/view
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http://en.miui.com/thread-283146-1-1.html
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I don't understand could you please tell me why i need this if twrp is working fine?
dustmalik said:
You don't need to unlock your bootloader in order to flash any custom ROM. Just follow the instructions on the following thread, and you will be able to run all Kenzo custom Roms and kernels.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
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That's pretty cool but i already have twrp and already switched between several roms so I'm not sure i need this anymore
@mshtob Dude, use this method to OFFICIALLY unlock, with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/successfully-officially-unlocked-redmi-t3543150
Tested and worked PERFECT for me, Kate device!
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@mshtob Dude, use this method to OFFICIALLY unlock, with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/successfully-officially-unlocked-redmi-t3543150
Tested and worked PERFECT for me, Kate device!
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I already unlocked 40 days ago
I am very keen to know about flashing ROMs
I am using Redmi note 3 SD 3G. I want to flash the pixel ROM for my device and I have the following doubts
1) Do I need to unlock my bootloader or without unlocking my bootloader I can directly flash TWRP?
2) If yes, then do I need a beta version of MIUI for unlocking my bootloader cause I have been trying since a very long time but it is stuck at 50%(I tried all the solutions).
Thanks a lot in advance
1. U have to unlock ur bootloader for flashing custom recovery .
2. it should be unlocked on any version but dev versions have more chance of unlocking than stable ones (especially china rom,s have high probability )
3 U can try unofficial bootloader unlocking but do it on ur own risk as it can hard brick ur device .
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1. U have to unlock ur bootloader for flashing custom recovery .
2. it should be unlocked on any version but dev versions have more chance of unlocking than stable ones (especially china rom,s have high probability )
3 U can try unofficial bootloader unlocking but do it on ur own risk as it can hard brick ur device .
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Thanks
Still any other solutions??
I have flashed this ROM I loved it.. and I always want to use this ROM. But I'm worries about the security and privacy of this ROM wether it's safe or having keyloggers I'm really confused about the
Please help me to find out the solution plz
mohsiin4u said:
I have flashed this ROM I loved it.. and I always want to use this ROM. But I'm worries about the security and privacy of this ROM wether it's safe or having keyloggers I'm really confused about the
Please help me to find out the solution plz
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The project was closed and the ROM won't be continued. Better look elsewhere
Noter2017 said:
The project was closed and the ROM won't be continued. Better look elsewhere
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But it still working on my phone
mohsiin4u said:
But it still working on my phone
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But what's the point in using a ROM that won't get bug fixes and security updates?
kevin_13 said:
I am very keen to know about flashing ROMs
I am using Redmi note 3 SD 3G. I want to flash the pixel ROM for my device and I have the following doubts
1) Do I need to unlock my bootloader or without unlocking my bootloader I can directly flash TWRP?
2) If yes, then do I need a beta version of MIUI for unlocking my bootloader cause I have been trying since a very long time but it is stuck at 50%(I tried all the solutions).
Thanks a lot in advance
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Wait for a few days or couple of weeks, that helped in my case. Update and try syncing your Mi account on your phone.
Follow the instructions here
http://en.miui.com/unlock/
If nothing works, follow this guide, just flash any ROM of your choice with TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/kate-guide-install-lineage-os-locked-t3546154
And if you want the Pixel experience, install PureNexus ROM, it is better.
Just flash lineageos with stock gapps. And then flash my universal pixelmod. It will give you full pixel experience. Nav bar not included yet. Will include it in future.