[Guide] Redmi 8a unlocking the Mi bootloader with no waiting (not 100% method, may brick your phone!) - Xiaomi Redmi 8A Guides, News, & Discussion

Hello everyone!
I have been struggling with this bootloader unlocking thing for quite a while. Fortunately, I was able to find the solution by mere chance and would like to share it with you!
Now the solution may seem unreal (and requires a brain-dead approach), but it is real!
I have unlocked my Redmi 8a (not Dual, not sure it works with other phones, you try it!) using this method, though I am not sure how many factors should come together in order to achieve this.
So, what you should do:
1. Do all the regular stuff, register Mi account with your phone number, enable developer options, connect the account to your phone, and check USB-debugging + OEM-Unlock etc.
2. Download the regular Mi Unlock (I am not sure which version I have used so you may experiment with it, be sure to use the version where there is no batch_unlocker as it will not work).
3. Load into fastboot, connect the phone via USB (don't forget to install the required drivers so your PC is able to see the device).
4. Log in into the Mi Unlock with the same account you have attached to your device (with a phone number, of course).
5. Now comes the tricky part! Click on the "Unlock" button. It will start "processing" everything (3%, 7%, 11% etc.). Now around 10% (this is what I did) quickly unplug the cable from your phone, and when it reaches 99% wait for approximately 1-1.5 seconds and quickly connect it without clicking anything or rebooting your device and wait. It may freeze for a couple of seconds, but then...it works! The phone should be unlocked and reboot by itself afterwards (you can confirm it by seeing a small lock unlocked lock sign on the Redmi screen).
Again, I am not a pro when it comes to this matter, nor am I into unlocking phones (I have started messing with it and found out there are custom android roms just a week ago). I have created this account just to post this and help those who are stuck in the same situation. Also, I have got 168 hours of waiting time initially, and made that trick 2 days later (prematurely unattaching and attaching the Mi account 'cause my nerves said goodbye at some point and the waiting time became 168 hours again =P). Of course, you should do this at your own risk so please, think twice before trying to do such a thing, it may not work for you or even brick your device.
Peace!

Not work for me

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Getting 50 % error even after applying 2 months ago

Hloo everyone. I applied for bootloader unlock on 21-6-2016 and received confirmation message on 24-6-2016. But I didn't tried to unlock my bootloader for 2 months. Now , after 2 months when I am trying to unlock, I am receiving the 50% error. Can it be because I didn't tried for 2 months. If so then should I apply with a different account? Or should I wait for some more time?
I am using MIUI 8 6.8.18 Beta.
it might be related to a driver problem, install mi pc suite , then with the phone plugged into usb boot into both recovery and fastbook letting the drivers install both times, then try to unlock again.
i tried what you told but still getting the error
I possibly remember that it had to be done within 30 days, however, do not worry, you may wish to try the unofficial method.
One thing you could try is to uninstall all drivers on your PC and then install Mi PC Suite which has all the necessary drivers. Also you can try with the SIM with which you obtained permission inserted in the phone.
As for the 30 day period, it is there to prevent bulk unlocking of phones by resellers. Using your account, you can unlock one device per 30 days.
I m getting same error and stucked on 50% too. But i did some steps and everything gonna fine
First go to mi cloud find device on pc and remove all other xiaomi device.only leave the device which u are using.
Now try to find your device. If it is working then download a global devloper recovery rom and put it in your device in root storage
Now backup everything on your device
Now go to miupdater app in phone and install the downloaded global devloper rom
After successful installation login your mi account which u have permission
And now just after 20-30 after u logged in your account to the phone. Boot it into fastboot mode.
Connect your device with pc with original data cable
Open that unlock tool
Login your id which have Permission(both ids must be same phone and tool ids)
When phone connected click on unlock
And now it will successfully unlock your phone withot error
This worked for me at 100% success rate.
Follow steps on your own risks.
Tell me for any help.

Unable to unlock my Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon

Got the unlock permission yesterday. I followed every method and suggestion that was floating around this forum before coming to write this thread.
I get the Current account is not bound to this device error.
Tried binding, I get the 86012 error.
Some people say wait for a couple of days, while there are people who are waiting for months and still failing to unlock.
Surprisingly there is no official post from Xiaomi if one should wait for a couple of days after getting the unlock permission.
I recently bought this device and I am at a loss here. I tried every possible solution out there. Except I haven't tried flashing a dev rom yet, but there are people who said you do not need a dev rom, just enable OEM unlocking from developer options and USB debugging and it does make sense. If the global ROM has the option for OEM unlocking then why do I need to flash a Dev ROM? Also where is the official post from Xiaomi which suggests that?
There are just people with their experiments and posting what helped them succeed. Is there anyone who has figured it out right? Help me understand what exactly am I missing here guys.
Edit: I also tried unlocking with lower versions of the unlock tool. Stucks at 50%. FlyVPN doesn't connect, and if it does, there's no internet connectivity, the websites won't load, internet won't work.
Hey, you're not alone bud.
Ive got my device unlocked after 15 days, 7 days after getting unlocking permissions.
Actually everyone faces this 50%stuck error with older version of mi unlock tool, with the new one everyone facing the error like 99% stuck or account not bound error.
What you have to do is just wait with the stable rom which your device shipped with, everytime you try to unlock your phone, you'll get failed for a Buncha reasons. The possible reason be like, account isn't bound yet, failed to verify device info, failed to locate device on i.mi.com etc..
So, when I got permissions, what I did was just do not rush to unlock my device, I know MIUI sucks but still, I got on pc after 2 days of permission then tried to unlock bootloader, it was failed with error failed to verify device information-50% stuck error. I too tried binding my mi account with the help of fly VPN but got the same error 86012 - Device not found.
Then, I just stopped trying to unlock my device every now and then, I've hit find my device option, enabled oem unlocking & USB debugging from dev settings, 5 days later, plugged in my device and hit unlock, it was successfully unlocked.
Eh, then you know TWRP+custom ROM'd it.
I suggest you to wait few more days, like 2-3 days, do not try to unlock your device in between, just wait.. 3 days later get on pc, use old unlock tool and try unlocking your phone. That's gonna works.
Again, do not try every now and then, give Xiaomi servers to sync up your device's details, as I read somewhere they update their server so slowly.
#That'sitall

Always 99% / 86012 error while unlcoking bootloader - [ UPDATE - UNLOCKED! ]

UPDATE : Okay so i finally unlocked the bootloader finally. before the last try, i turned off the password/fingerprint lock and then it unlocked. everyone should try the same thing
I done every possible steps but nothing is happening! the bootloader unlock process always getting stuck at 99% and Account Bound error is coming on the PC and on the phone, "86012:*****" error showing on 'settings-additional settings-dev option-Mi Unlock status'.
I tried with 2 different Mi phone/account.
done with i.mi.com stuffs and find device, tried FlyVPN but there is no server of 'Shanghai"... etc!
Nothing is happeneing! I am a beta tester of MIUI 9 China, and see, i couldn't even unlock the bootloader yet! Wow! What a thing! Its been a week and so, still my bootloader is locked.
No help from Xiaomi.
I need a promising way to unlock. so help me.
See, I have unlocked three RN4 devices, none without the wait.
Had to wait 6-7 days for each one of them. There has been no luck for me in doing anything other than wait for 6-7 days after getting the permission.
But then, maybe something might work out for you.
The steps I tried or know of:
1. Being on the developer ROM is a must. Chances of unlocking bootloader from global stable MIUI are very slim.
2. Use old Mi Unlock tool. A quick google will land you there.
3. Don't change the accounts in the phone. You should be logged in with the account you got permission in.
4. Go to developer options and check "USB Debugging", "OEM Unlock" and one more option something sort of "USB Debugging Security".
5. Try to bind the account. It will yield a response with some code and Chinese text. Ignore it.
6. Use the original cable and use the ports on the back of the CPU.
7. Keep "Find my device" turned on. And log in to your account in your desktop and try locating your phone.
8. Now try unlocking.
I followed all the above steps I could find out from anywhere and I was able to do it.
In your case I do think you are either not in the developer build or you need to use the old Mi tool.
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RKStyles said:
See, I have unlocked three RN4 devices, none without the wait.
Had to wait 6-7 days for each one of them. There has been no luck for me in doing anything other than wait for 6-7 days after getting the permission.
But then, maybe something might work out for you.
The steps I tried or know of:
1. Being on the developer ROM is a must. Chances of unlocking bootloader from global stable MIUI are very slim.
2. Use old Mi Unlock tool. A quick google will land you there.
3. Don't change the accounts in the phone. You should be logged in with the account you got permission in.
4. Go to developer options and check "USB Debugging", "OEM Unlock" and one more option something sort of "USB Debugging Security".
5. Try to bind the account. It will yield a response with some code and Chinese text. Ignore it.
6. Use the original cable and use the ports on the back of the CPU.
7. Keep "Find my device" turned on. And log in to your account in your desktop and try locating your phone.
8. Now try unlocking.
I followed all the above steps I could find out from anywhere and I was able to do it.
In your case I do think you are either not in the developer build or you need to use the old Mi tool.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Thumbs
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1. I unlocked with the global stable ROM
2. Old Version doesnt work anymore!
Hirs_E_Fruit said:
1. I unlocked with the global stable ROM
2. Old Version doesnt work anymore!
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Me too, I unlocked my phone with newer Mi Unlock tool. I need to wait for 7 days after purchase only for the unlock to success.
Okay so i finally unlocked the bootloader finally. before the last try, i turned off the password/fingerprint lock and then it unlocked. everyone should try the same thing thanks.
{ PLEAS MARK THIS THREAD AS SOLVED }
Always log in with miui id no ,not with email id, i unlock with old tool within 2-3tries.
abhijeetm31 said:
UPDATE : Okay so i finally unlocked the bootloader finally. before the last try, i turned off the password/fingerprint lock and then it unlocked. everyone should try the same thing
I done every possible steps but nothing is happening! the bootloader unlock process always getting stuck at 99% and Account Bound error is coming on the PC and on the phone, "86012:*****" error showing on 'settings-additional settings-dev option-Mi Unlock status'.
I tried with 2 different Mi phone/account.
done with i.mi.com stuffs and find device, tried FlyVPN but there is no server of 'Shanghai"... etc!
Nothing is happeneing! I am a beta tester of MIUI 9 China, and see, i couldn't even unlock the bootloader yet! Wow! What a thing! Its been a week and so, still my bootloader is locked.
No help from Xiaomi.
I need a promising way to unlock. so help me.
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After removing fingerprints and password also - nothing doing. I had applied/received unlock permission from MI on Monday, and today is Wednesday, but it keeps showing "Could not unlock after 31 hours of attempt".. Dont know what that means since from my count, it is more than 42 hours

0xffffffff error when I'm trying to flash my mido with Snap

Hello.
I've got a new phone in my hands, which is named Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon one).
As always I've tried to unlock it because stock roms just sucks.
I wasn't able to unlock my phone with Mi Unlock after getting a positive answer to verification via request (stuck on 99%). I've later found here, that this could be caused by trying to unlock my phone on stock rom, updated to MIUI 9.1.2.5 (9. something, not sure about last digits). So I've learned few things, mostly on xda-dev, as well as my homegrown page about xiaomi phones (mostly from this link -> https://miuipolska.pl/forum/topic/9218-odblokowywanie-bootloadera-w-urządzeniach-xiaomi-poradnik/).
Since I cannot put phone in adb fastboot edl mode (it's being seen by pc and adb, after the command it just reset itself, instead of staying in edl mode), Mi Flash does not work in 2018 (not sure why they drop it), I've decided to use fastboot mode and miflash.
Problem is when I enter the program, plug in my phone in default fastboot mode and start the work, after 3-5 sec I get error 0xffffffff with an option "flash all".
My rom (newest version of rom, taken from this link -> http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) is unpacked twice (to version with "images" folder), I've set it on my C:/ drive in catalogs without any blank spaces between the letters (these things made by clicking space button).
My phone is successfully connected with my mi account (I'm using it since I've got Mi Band2, so it is not so fresh).
My MiCloud synchro is online and up to date. I cannot make verification of that account, however (I'm not a bloody Chinese and I just do not understand their letters and language), but when I checked my account on PC, I've got 100 points (max) for security.
My phone, mail address and phone number are all known to our Chinese friends.
Debugging USB is also not a problem since I've double checked all of that.
I also tick the option for changing bootloader or OEM (somewhere over there in dev options). I even get extra permissions for debugging, that requires triple clicking "ok", due to the danger of being tricked by some skilled hax0rz.
I even deleted my extra security unlocking (both fingerprint and X letter made from dots) to make sure fastboot unlocking will work (this could have been the case in some...cases, as mentioned here -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/bootloader-unlocked-99-stuck-progress-t3651303).
What else could I do to make sure my phone will be finally unlocked and rooted? I cannot do it with a locked phone, I cannot install TWRP on a locked phone (which prevents from getting root access). To get an unlocked phone, I need to install custom rom. To get a custom rom I need to install it via fastboot. Since I cannot do so, I'm stuck (if I understand it correctly).
I've checked *.txt file in a main rom folder, it's said "mido", and given version is 8.1.2.5 from 25th of January 2018.
Thank You for any kind of help, I've tried to download it for the second time (somehow, the names of the archives are different, but I'm not sure if that could be the case).
Also, this information might be needed – my phone is Redmi Note 4X 4/64, so I cannot use rom for 3+32GB, which is listed there also.
buczek0711 said:
Hello.
I've got a new phone in my hands, which is named Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon one).
As always I've tried to unlock it because stock roms just sucks.
I wasn't able to unlock my phone with Mi Unlock after getting a positive answer to verification via request (stuck on 99%). I've later found here, that this could be caused by trying to unlock my phone on stock rom, updated to MIUI 9.1.2.5 (9. something, not sure about last digits). So I've learned few things, mostly on xda-dev, as well as my homegrown page about xiaomi phones (mostly from this link -> https://miuipolska.pl/forum/topic/9218-odblokowywanie-bootloadera-w-urządzeniach-xiaomi-poradnik/).
Since I cannot put phone in adb fastboot edl mode (it's being seen by pc and adb, after the command it just reset itself, instead of staying in edl mode), Mi Flash does not work in 2018 (not sure why they drop it), I've decided to use fastboot mode and miflash.
Problem is when I enter the program, plug in my phone in default fastboot mode and start the work, after 3-5 sec I get error 0xffffffff with an option "flash all".
My rom (newest version of rom, taken from this link -> http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) is unpacked twice (to version with "images" folder), I've set it on my C:/ drive in catalogs without any blank spaces between the letters (these things made by clicking space button).
My phone is successfully connected with my mi account (I'm using it since I've got Mi Band2, so it is not so fresh).
My MiCloud synchro is online and up to date. I cannot make verification of that account, however (I'm not a bloody Chinese and I just do not understand their letters and language), but when I checked my account on PC, I've got 100 points (max) for security.
My phone, mail address and phone number are all known to our Chinese friends.
Debugging USB is also not a problem since I've double checked all of that.
I also tick the option for changing bootloader or OEM (somewhere over there in dev options). I even get extra permissions for debugging, that requires triple clicking "ok", due to the danger of being tricked by some skilled hax0rz.
I even deleted my extra security unlocking (both fingerprint and X letter made from dots) to make sure fastboot unlocking will work (this could have been the case in some...cases, as mentioned here -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/bootloader-unlocked-99-stuck-progress-t3651303).
What else could I do to make sure my phone will be finally unlocked and rooted? I cannot do it with a locked phone, I cannot install TWRP on a locked phone (which prevents from getting root access). To get an unlocked phone, I need to install custom rom. To get a custom rom I need to install it via fastboot. Since I cannot do so, I'm stuck (if I understand it correctly).
I've checked *.txt file in a main rom folder, it's said "mido", and given version is 8.1.2.5 from 25th of January 2018.
Thank You for any kind of help, I've tried to download it for the second time (somehow, the names of the archives are different, but I'm not sure if that could be the case).
Also, this information might be needed – my phone is Redmi Note 4X 4/64, so I cannot use rom for 3+32GB, which is listed there also.
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How long has it been since you applied for permissions? I've had the same problem (stuck at 99%) but i casually waited. If it has been more than 3 weeks then try applying again. There isn't any workaround other than using mi unlock.
What do you mean that xiaomi dropped mi unlock?
MyNameIsRage said:
How long has it been since you applied for permissions? I've had the same problem (stuck at 99%) but i casually waited. If it has been more than 3 weeks then try applying again. There isn't any workaround other than using mi unlock.
What do you mean that xiaomi dropped mi unlock?
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I've been waiting for...24 hours? Maybe some more. At first, I even gave them a wrong model of my phone (lol), then I've tried for the second and third. For some reason, when I changed my Xiaomi account name to my full name and surname with "_" sign, they refuse to request to go through. But with only my name (I've assumed that there are so f...ing many Rafals on the entire world, they wouldn't know which one is it) it went well and I get the code really quick (less than 24h).
I've read somewhere yesterday (don't remember now) that Mi Suite (which could be used for older phones) is no longer supported. It failed to seen my phone with stock rom, updated via OTA to MIUI 9.2.1.0 NCFMIEK, says that I need to upgrade my phone (lol x2). But mi unlock works fine, apart from that 0xffffffff error. If I've typed about Mi Unlock that it sucks, it was my mistake.
Also, I've noticed, that pack changed since yesterday and devs added new pack from 1st of Feb. It also came with a different name, so maybe that was the reason why I was confused.
OR, now that I'm thinking – I'm not able to properly use MiFlash, since less than 48 hours passed by since my last 99% try on Mi Unlock? Could it be the case, when I do not need to log in in first application?
buczek0711 said:
I've been waiting for...24 hours? Maybe some more. At first, I even gave them a wrong model of my phone (lol), then I've tried for the second and third. For some reason, when I changed my Xiaomi account name to my full name and surname with "_" sign, they refuse to request to go through. But with only my name (I've assumed that there are so f...ing many Rafals on the entire world, they wouldn't know which one is it) it went well and I get the code really quick (less than 24h).
I've read somewhere yesterday (don't remember now) that Mi Suite (which could be used for older phones) is no longer supported. It failed to seen my phone with stock rom, updated via OTA to MIUI 9.2.1.0 NCFMIEK, says that I need to upgrade my phone (lol x2). But mi unlock works fine, apart from that 0xffffffff error. If I've typed about Mi Unlock that it sucks, it was my mistake.
Also, I've noticed, that pack changed since yesterday and devs added new pack from 1st of Feb. It also came with a different name, so maybe that was the reason why I was confused.
OR, now that I'm thinking – I'm not able to properly use MiFlash, since less than 48 hours passed by since my last 99% try on Mi Unlock? Could it be the case, when I do not need to log in in first application?
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Hi, first i feel your pain and can associate with you, had similar problem with unlocking bootloader. I had stuck 99% issue.
Try few things, wait at least 5 - 7 days to try again(i know, waiting is pain in a** but you need to do that). When you get approved for unlocking its unfortunately doesn't mean you can immediately unlock you need to wait few more days to be "recorded" on xiaomi severs.
Meantime, have logged mi account, feel up all details in miui account info section in your phone. Enable micloud, make sync atleast once sms/calendar/ call history etc. Make atleast one complete system backups into micloud.
Also crucial part is to have mi "find device" features enabled on your phone, you can freely disable after when you succeed with unlocking.
Log into your micloud on pc(not on phone browser), be careful where you log in, you need to login into English micloud site if you made miui English account.
When you are logged in go to find device feature on site, check if you can see own phone on theirs micloud map.
Check on micloud if you have maybe more devices linked, if you wish you can remove other phones and live only your redmi note 4.
After atleast 5 days, try again but this time, do crucial steps: find device enabled, go to miui English site, log into account, on main page near "unlock" section is "download" section, click and download mi unlock tool.
Stay loged into miui site on pc, run unlock tool and try again.
I had issue with unlocking, after doing all of this managed to finally unlock bootloader.
In short:
You need to wait few more days(5 atleast). Fill all details in miui account on phone and do also on miui site/forum account.
Sync your phone, make backups on micloud.
Enable mi cloud find my device service on phone.
Check if debugging mode is enabled and oem unlock turned on.
Remove pin/pattern lock and fingerprints unlocking feature.
Be logged in on mi account on phone, also on pc browser.
Try to unlock it.
Ok, so after this cool reply I've got two more things to consider:
1. Checking that locate my device feature – done. I've got this option enabled on my RN4X, but I've not checked it on my pc. Now it's done, and I'm remembered (I hope so) on the page with localization feature.
2. Being logged on pc page when unlocking using Mi Unlock. Isn't the logging in this app enough?
Also, one more thing – how do I check, how much time I need to wait before next unlocking try? Mi Unlock does not show that (amount of hours, that can be seen on unsuccessful attempt). And I do not want to screw something up. Quick checking my account for permissions to unlock has been done successfully since no errors were shown.
E: I've already added my account (with mobile transfer and wi-fi at the same time, so it has to be sent!) on programming options, under the "Mi lock status" or something like that. I don't think that spamming this option will change anything.
buczek0711 said:
Ok, so after this cool reply I've got two more things to consider:
1. Checking that locate my device feature – done. I've got this option enabled on my RN4X, but I've not checked it on my pc. Now it's done, and I'm remembered (I hope so) on the page with localization feature.
2. Being logged on pc page when unlocking using Mi Unlock. Isn't the logging in this app enough?
Also, one more thing – how do I check, how much time I need to wait before next unlocking try? Mi Unlock does not show that (amount of hours, that can be seen on unsuccessful attempt). And I do not want to screw something up. Quick checking my account for permissions to unlock has been done successfully since no errors were shown.
E: I've already added my account (with mobile transfer and wi-fi at the same time, so it has to be sent!) on programming options, under the "Mi lock status" or something like that. I don't think that spamming this option will change anything.
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1. Have it enabled till you successfully unlock bootloader. Please, check if you can see your device on micloud map. Also check how many devices are linked to that micloud account.
2. Not 100% sure do you need to be online in both, but it helped me.
No need to spam that "mi lock status" button.
Don't forget to make some system backup on micloud and aditional sms/call history etc.
Also fill up account details on your phone under "mi account" section.
About time to pass, so you can try mi unlock tool, isn't define... Unfortunately there you can't be sure when you will be in chance to successfully unlock bootloader... That's xiaomi philosophy, they don't want procedure to be easy and smooth ride.
Some rule of thumbs is to wait atleast 7 to 10 days... I tried after 5 days again.
I hope this info's helped a little.
severica25 said:
I hope this info's helped a little.
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Yes it is. I've seen myself on map in pinpoint location, so they got it right. There's only one device (RN4X), so no need to be bothered.
I've already made a backup and trying to have everything as much up to date as possible. Most likely I'll end up with few hours of configuration anyway (due to highly custom apps of mine, I just dislike things like default gallery, default music player, default homescreen etc).
On my phone everything is fulfilled (apart from verification, but I'm not a Chinese and I will not be able 2D so. I'm not gonna give them my ID scan (they didn't recognise it anyway, so xD) or my account (they say that it's not supported anyway)).
Now I just need to wait 2 more days, since there might be 72 hours delay (according to this site -> https://miuipolska.pl/forum/topic/9218-odblokowywanie-bootloadera-w-urządzeniach-xiaomi-poradnik/, point 6.5. and "quote" box) between getting permissions and actually being able to do anything.
Not sure, why Chinese are doing such weird things with their stuff. Even UMI C Note (which has next to nothing support on internet) or QCONG C1391 (I'm gonna root it soon) are much easier to bypass. Even with Mediatek. I don't get it, but if I bought it, I'll have to live with it, right?
I'll most likely come back on Monday to try it harder again. I also knew now, that MiFlash is backup option, in case of my phone being dead. Knowing my skill and troubles with android phones since old LG GT540 I might need that knowledge later (hope not, but still). I actually never made a proper flash from the begging until the end in first try with guides. RN4X is just another example of that xD.
I'll post my next results there soon.
buczek0711 said:
Yes it is. I've seen myself on map in pinpoint location, so they got it right. There's only one device (RN4X), so no need to be bothered.
I've already made a backup and trying to have everything as much up to date as possible. Most likely I'll end up with few hours of configuration anyway (due to highly custom apps of mine, I just dislike things like default gallery, default music player, default homescreen etc).
On my phone everything is fulfilled (apart from verification, but I'm not a Chinese and I will not be able 2D so. I'm not gonna give them my ID scan (they didn't recognise it anyway, so xD) or my account (they say that it's not supported anyway)).
Now I just need to wait 2 more days, since there might be 72 hours delay (according to this site -> https://miuipolska.pl/forum/topic/9218-odblokowywanie-bootloadera-w-urządzeniach-xiaomi-poradnik/, point 6.5. and "quote" box) between getting permissions and actually being able to do anything.
Not sure, why Chinese are doing such weird things with their stuff. Even UMI C Note (which has next to nothing support on internet) or QCONG C1391 (I'm gonna root it soon) are much easier to bypass. Even with Mediatek. I don't get it, but if I bought it, I'll have to live with it, right?
I'll most likely come back on Monday to try it harder again. I also knew now, that MiFlash is backup option, in case of my phone being dead. Knowing my skill and troubles with android phones since old LG GT540 I might need that knowledge later (hope not, but still). I actually never made a proper flash from the begging until the end in first try with guides. RN4X is just another example of that xD.
I'll post my next results there soon.
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Agree, xiaomi complicating things to the maximum and they aren't alone. Most popular excuse is that locked bootloader = secure device, but i like to have choice to have less secure but complete control on product which i payed.
Forgot to say, someone also mentioned that you leave phone on and connected to Internet when you run mi unlock tool and signing into account on mi tool and then you connect phone into pc usb port when tool ask you.
Whish you luck with it and you're welcome to post how it went after.
buczek0711 said:
I've been waiting for...24 hours? Maybe some more. At first, I even gave them a wrong model of my phone (lol), then I've tried for the second and third. For some reason, when I changed my Xiaomi account name to my full name and surname with "_" sign, they refuse to request to go through. But with only my name (I've assumed that there are so f...ing many Rafals on the entire world, they wouldn't know which one is it) it went well and I get the code really quick (less than 24h).
I've read somewhere yesterday (don't remember now) that Mi Suite (which could be used for older phones) is no longer supported. It failed to seen my phone with stock rom, updated via OTA to MIUI 9.2.1.0 NCFMIEK, says that I need to upgrade my phone (lol x2). But mi unlock works fine, apart from that 0xffffffff error. If I've typed about Mi Unlock that it sucks, it was my mistake.
Also, I've noticed, that pack changed since yesterday and devs added new pack from 1st of Feb. It also came with a different name, so maybe that was the reason why I was confused.
OR, now that I'm thinking – I'm not able to properly use MiFlash, since less than 48 hours passed by since my last 99% try on Mi Unlock? Could it be the case, when I do not need to log in in first application?
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Ohh man, yes mi suite is really like (un)useful, i mean it never detected my device. Well it's been only 48 hours? Wait man, just wait. Xiaomi sent me a Chinese email with the dl link of mi unlock in 3 days, but the actual server sided permission, (without which you get stuck at 99%) came to me after a week. And I just noticed it when i like casually thought that, let's see if it works. Andds BAMMM it did. When the permission is granted it is 35-50-75-90-99-100% with no pause at all. So the thing is wait. Check out some guides till then, so you can prepare yourself to make mido the ultimate device lol
MyNameIsRage said:
Xiaomi sent me a Chinese email with the dl link of mi unlock in 3 days, but the actual server sided permission, (without which you get stuck at 99%) came to me after a week. And I just noticed it when i like casually thought that, let's see if it works.
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Do You mean chinese language mail to your mail connected with mi account? I didn't get that one yet, I didn't even get any permission other than sms.
It starts to look like one of these memes in web, which said "OP will surely delivered, I'll just wait", together with skeleton in front of the PC.
buczek0711 said:
Do You mean chinese language mail to your mail connected with mi account? I didn't get that one yet, I didn't even get any permission other than sms.
It starts to look like one of these memes in web, which said "OP will surely delivered, I'll just wait", together with skeleton in front of the PC.
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Once again, my mistake – got it two days back, before I even started "fun". I'll try to unlock using MiUnlock again on Monday.
I've tried again quickly this time, just to see if any of that "wait a bit longer" is true.
It is done. My phone is unlocked. I can also still unlock my phone with my finger (not always works as I desire, but it's a big step forward compared to UMI C Note), also "find my device" doesn't seem to bother me with texts such as "oh no, you have unlocked the phone, we cannot help you anymore, blahblahblah". Not sure why Chinese typed warning about it, when it still seems to be working just fine.
This topic is as good as closed then.
Thank You kindly for help, not for the first time my lack of patience gave me (not so hard, but still) hard time.
Now it's time to get some fun with TWRP, root and might as well new rom (because now I can).

Unlock Bootloader Immediately

Please Tell a way to instantly unlock bootloader
There is no magic. It cannot be done immediately.
You have to follow the guides.
Unfortunately @sush1101 only xiaomi can unlock the bootloader (because they're the ones that locked it in the first place). If you try to circumvent it, you'll soft-brick your phone and must flash it with MiFlash to restore it (best case scenario). In the worst case, the phone will be totally bricked and you'll have to take it to a Xiaomi service center to have it restored (will cost you money).
All this means that you must wait for whatever number of days they say. I and most people had to wait 168 hours (1 week) which isn't too long so long as you follow the rules about not trying to trick the timer or initiating the bootloader unlock and letting your phone sit unused for a week then trying a week later. This often causes your timer to be reset.
Just take this time to get a deeper understanding of MIUI and all it's inner workings, useful features, and basically everything else. That way if you go away from MIUI you'll know what you're missing.
Oh!! If you plan to root, install custom ROMs, and do any sort of modding, this is a nice time to read up on everything you want to do to your phone. That way you'll not run into unexpected surprises. I wish you success in whatever you attempt to do with your phone. If unsure about anything, do a lot of research and if nobody has done it successfully, don't assume you'll be the first. Cheers.
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