Many people like me did buy its Xiaomi Mi 5S from Chine wich official Chinese ROM. The problem of this ROM is that unless you are Chinese you dont really enjoy it. But now since the official Global ROM was released all was supposed to be saved and beautiful. Except you could not flash it using the built-in flashing (update) tool of the ROM it just would not recognize it as valid and thats that.
First and most recognized solution you would find is Unlock bootloader and flash it via fastboot (MiFlash windows app). In order to unlock a Xiaomi you have to Apply for unlock and give them specific reason to grant you your wish (pretty lame). Than after unlock it will work. It takes them less then 10 days (official Xiaomi), if not you should write on their forum. Not sure if anyone did not get it, but its still stupid.
There used to be option to do this using EDL mode (or Download mode), but there is no EDL in Mi 5s any more, so no luck here either.
So here is option number two that will always work without unlocking bootloader. It will even work with bricked phones. It is called Deep Flash. This option works only with Qualcom machines (f.e. Snapdragon) and what it does is, it connects your smartphone to your computer via one of COM ports using the Qualcom drivers. Dont ask me how exactly, I dont know, dont care. It just works The whole point of this method is the Deep Flash Cable, you need it and you either make it yourself (real easy) od buy one on Aliexpress (easier, but you have to wait long).
Here is video with the procedure of deep flashing: https://youtu.be/tdk0d2Zrm9w
Here is an OK website with the whole procedure including how to make Deep Flash cable: http://www.stupdroid.com/2016/10/make-xiaomi-deep-flash-cable-and.html
Here is link to the official FASTBOOT Global ROM: http://en.miui.com/thread-454687-1-1.html
Here is link to MiFlash tool: http://en.miui.com/thread-345974-1-1.html - I beleive the new version already has Qualcom drivers included.
If windows was making you trouble and your Qualcom driver will not install here is why: http://en.miui.com/thread-237673-1-1.html
I also attach pictures of my cable and a schematic of what you are actually doing. It is really a simple thing to do. It took me like 20 minutes. No special skills required, and I used only sharp knife, did not even have a razer. I used some random cable, not genuine Xiaomi cable as the guide says. I used non copper cables to connect B and G (I canibalized some other old USB cable).
IMPORTANT NOTE, keep with the flash procedure exactly as it says, or you will get errors ("cannot receive hello packet") when flashing like I did.
1. MiFlash is not running on your PC, Your phone is turned OFF, The two cables (B and G) are connected together, Your Device Manager is ON
2. You connect the Deep Flash cable to your PC use USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0+ are reported not to work)
3. You connect the Deep Flash cable to your Mi5S
4. Wait for 10 seconds. (just count to 13 or something) - apparently this may save you from the "hello packet" error
5. You disconnect the two cables (B and G) - in Device Manager you will see something like Qualcom HS-USB Diagnostic 9008 - keep cables disconnected
6. Only now you launch MiFlash by going to C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash and Right-clicking on XiaoMiFlash.exe and Run as Administrator
7. In MiFlash tool Press Refresh button - you will see your phone on one COM port
8. Browse to your Global Rom (f.e. capricorn_global_images_V8.0.3.0.MAGMIDI_20161222.0000.00_6.0_global) under this folder you will see folder named image
9. Press Refresh one more time
10. Press Flash and have a coffe (took mine 5 minutes)
11. After you see nice green success you turn off MiFlash
12. Disconnect the cable from phone
13. Boot the phone - dont panic first boot is very long
There ya go. You are now on Xiaomi Mi5S with Global ROM with still locked bootloader. This guide should work with Mi5S Plus, but I did it on my Mi5S only.
Special thanx to XN Logos and his post about unbricking. This one is literarly the same method. But I myself ran around that post 10 times when searching for solution to my problem and never knew this in fact is solution to my problem aswell :silly:
Thanx to awaaas for mentioning the disclaimer about USB 3.0 ports.
Thanx to cerietke for mentioning the 10 second pause in step 4.
Great guide! Unfortunately I have unlocked my device to change to global rom. Hopefully it will benefit other. UP!
I tried following these instructions but have ran into one problem which I managed to solve. In case MiFlash shows an error "cannot receive hello packet" you have to make sure adb driver is installed. More about this is written in this topic: en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html
You can make a backup with built in MIUI app, then copy it to your pc and restore after flashing.
Now I can enjoy a ROM without crappy chinese apps and all notifications are working from the beginning.
Are there any advantages of deep flash method over standard with unlocked bootloader?
Rejerf said:
Are there any advantages of deep flash method over standard with unlocked bootloader?
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Well you do not have to unlock the bootloader for once. But other than that, no, there are none. But with Xiaomi you have to be approved for unlock case by case and it takes them approx 3 days. But it is just flashing. ROM is the same.
i try this prozedre with help by simply silver paper. what should i say, this also works. xdddd
neverless, i still wait for the "deep flash" cable from aliexpress.
best regards
I tried everything, with the lots of guides, I made my own deep flash cable, I succeeded in putting my mi 5s Plus into deep flash mode but did not succeeded in flashing the Rom.
Every time there is the error message from the Mi flasher cannot receive hello packet etc. Then I applied for unlock boot loader officially. I got SMS with the unlocking permission in 15 minutes. After unlocking boot loader, I put my phone into fast boot mode and flashed fast boot Rom and everything is fine. No error ..nothing. So, I do not want to disappoint anybody, but this method did not worked for me.
Just want to add a note, this method would not work if you use USB 3.0+ port (or USB 2.0 behind USB 3.0 hub) such as on a intel's skylake/kabylake-based machine.
Maybe that's your problem @richie16171?
richie16171 said:
I tried everything, with the lots of guides, I made my own deep flash cable, I succeeded in putting my mi 5s Plus into deep flash mode but did not succeeded in flashing the Rom.
Every time there is the error message from the Mi flasher cannot receive hello packet etc. Then I applied for unlock boot loader officially. I got SMS with the unlocking permission in 15 minutes. After unlocking boot loader, I put my phone into fast boot mode and flashed fast boot Rom and everything is fine. No error ..nothing. So, I do not want to disappoint anybody, but this method did not worked for me.
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Good point from awaas I did not know that. Try that too.
But I was getting the same error as you. What you need to do is follow my instructions religiously. It made difference to me when I skipped some point or did something parallel. Do exactly as my guide says. Disconnect and turn everything off and start from point one exactly like the guide says.
I remember it was different when I had flashing tool open before and after some point. So go exactly as the guide and you should be fine
awaaas said:
Just want to add a note, this method would not work if you use USB 3.0+ port (or USB 2.0 behind USB 3.0 hub) such as on a intel's skylake/kabylake-based machine.
Maybe that's your problem @richie16171?
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Nope ..it was USB 2.0 and I am using laptop. I tried all the ports in the computer. Tried with another computer and not once 7 times.
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Seehank said:
Good point from awaas I did not know that. Try that too.
But I was getting the same error as you. What you need to do is follow my instructions religiously. It made difference to me when I skipped some point or did something parallel. Do exactly as my guide says. Disconnect and turn everything off and start from point one exactly like the guide says.
I remember it was different when I had flashing tool open before and after some point. So go exactly as the guide and you should be fine
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I did exactly what you said 100%. As I said not once.., with driver signature off and on. I did not had any driver problem. It was showing me the port com16.
I think that is not the right port for flashing.
richie16171 said:
Nope ..it was USB 2.0 and I am using laptop. I tried all the ports in the computer. Tried with another computer and not once 7 times.
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I did exactly what you said 100%. As I said not once.., with driver signature off and on. I did not had any driver problem. It was showing me the port com16.
I think that is not the right port for flashing.
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Well man, than this is the end of me :-/ I know I was getting this error when I had MiFlash turned on before I connected my phone to the PC . That gave me same error. But when it was off before and after deep flashmode a opened it up as admin (from the directory, not Start) it worked for me just fine.
Does anyone know if this works in 8.2? When I plug cable in it starts charging..
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Does anyone know if this works in 8.2? When I plug cable in it starts charging..
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The 8,2 hasa big problem with battery drain. Mine 5s has poor battery life now. Just wait a bit.
Is there any work being done on official Lineage OS for the Mi5S?
richie16171 said:
I tried everything, with the lots of guides, I made my own deep flash cable, I succeeded in putting my mi 5s Plus into deep flash mode but did not succeeded in flashing the Rom.
Every time there is the error message from the Mi flasher cannot receive hello packet etc. Then I applied for unlock boot loader officially. I got SMS with the unlocking permission in 15 minutes. After unlocking boot loader, I put my phone into fast boot mode and flashed fast boot Rom and everything is fine. No error ..nothing. So, I do not want to disappoint anybody, but this method did not worked for me.
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Hey,
I just tried to reflash mine and just like you said I was getting all the errors. No way to fix it But then I uninstalled (also deleted every single file) the MiFlash tool and after installing it again it worked Sooo probably there is some log file or some setting or I dont know what that is doing trouble.
@ Seehank., Thank you so much, Maybe that is the problem... otherwise so many people succeeded doing this, Only I failed.
Now no point. I already unlocked boot loader and flashed the firmware. And that also I flashed in fast boot mode.
Now I have one more Mi note3 pro. And it is the used phone. Someone already unlocked boot loader. That is why or for some reason I was not getting OTA update. Hence the boot loader is unlocked, and I tried to flash with the fast boot mode.. No.. I am getting error. In flash tool it is not showing Com Port..instead some serial number. So I flashed that in EDL mode and success. After that now I am getting OTA update.
Hope this may help others with the hello packet issue.
I was following your guide, but I was going through pretty quickly, which turned out to be relevant. I did some searching on the issue and discovered a post on en.miui.com that suggested a solution (post 32 in the "[Help]-cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status" topic; as a new user I cannot post outside links). Apparently you'd need to wait at least 10 seconds between step 3 and 4. As I also did a full reboot of the phone without the cable attached that may have also been the solution. I did not further test as I got it working.
Hi guys, have locked phone on purchase, thought I might revive it with above methode but...no way I coulkd install quallcomn drivers, tried (i think) everything, phone gets into charging mode, nothing happens in Device manager...
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Apparently you'd need to wait at least 10 seconds between step 3 and 4.
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I will add this to the guide. It can not harm anyone So between my guide and steps 3 and 4 wait 10+ seconds.
Hi mate, i followed your guide, everything works till the very last point, when i boot my phone (after the success message in the MiFlash), 2 strange things happen:
1) first time i press "power" button it wont start, i press a second time and it starts
2) the MI logo starts blink every x minutes, but actually is not going forward (still stuck on MI logo after more than 10 mins waiting)
can you help me somehow? Thanks
Related
Ok guys here is the step by step even for noobs how to unbrick Xiaomi Mi Max (helium).
If you have access to fastboot jump to step 11
Requirements :
* MiFlash Beta :Download Here
* MiFlash 20151028 : Download Here
* Global Fastboot Rom : Download Here
* Xiaomi Qualcomm Drivers
* Screw and tools.
* Paper clip or cable
* For sure Usb Cable.
Now if you all ready lets continue repair. First of all you need to open back cover.
1) Open Back cover and disconnect fingerprint sensor and battery. Dont connect battery till you finish whole process. (How to disassemble video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMG04GqVU_0&t=64s)
2) Make a paper clip to setup short circuit in your mainboard. Here are the testpoints. https://s15.postimg.org/s0j0qhq3v/Xiaomi_Max_Test_Points.png
3) Ok here is the hardest and trickiest one. While you are holding paper clip or cable with those testpoint you need to connect phone to pc. My suggestion 1st connect usb cable to phone then make short circuit then connect to pc.
* One more time you need to connect phone to pc while those two testpoints connected to eachother with a paperclip or a cable.
4) Here is the second tricky part. Unzip rom file. Important part is the name of folder. Please try to make it as short as possible.
Ex : C:\mimax\
So after extraction your folder will looks like this : http://oi63.tinypic.com/334rr11.jpg
5) You need to install both MiFlash versions. They are 2 different software so you shouldnt see any errors like "it is already installed".
6) Go To C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash and run XiaoMiFlash.exe as an administrator. Click browse and choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax)
7) Click "refresh" you will see COM port and click "flash" If you dont see any COM port here first check if you installed drivers correctly. If drivers are installed correct please go back to step 3 and try again.
8) Install will start and continue and %99 possibly it will stop in the middle You will receive Max buffer 256 error. No worries just keep calm and take deep breath. Go to next step
9) Disconnect usb cable from pc and phone. Reconnect battery. Now voila phone will ready to work BUT NOT READY TO WORK FLAWLESS. So now put your phone to fastboot mode. Yes you read correct now your phone will be in fastboot mode even it could be ready to use but just wait for next step.
10) Fastboot mode : Volume Down + Power button you will see fastboot screen and connect to PC.
11) Now close old MiFlash and run the normal one from either desktop or C:\Program Files (x86)\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe or C:\Program Files\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe.
12) Choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax).
13) Click "refresh" and this time you have to see device serial number on device tab. Now click flash and let process finish. It takes around 3-5 minute and phone will reboot by itself.
Now re-assemble your phone. DONT FORGET TO CONNECT FINGERPRINT SENSOR. Now you are totally ready.
Tried 5 times with my very own Xiaomi Mi Max 128 GB.
Different reactions
Hi,
My device could still boot on fastboot mode, and flashes successfully through it on MiFlash Beta. However, the device remains stuck on Mi logo. I've already tested flashing on EDL mode apparently successfully, with the same results. I've flashed TWRP, but the device don't enter recovery mode. What can I do? Any suggestion will be welcome.
benzersizadam said:
Many thanks for this thread, I stuck on my mi max with no reaction at anything, I read more than 100 threads, I tried testpoint, DFC (deep flash cable), click inside usb terminal to pc, windows 8, 7 10, 32 bits, 64 bits, programms like qfil (qpst), flasher tools for other phones and nothing, before with other apps at first second gives me error "can not read from port COM...", and now at least advance to 5 seconds with same error, I need to know it is neccesary too disconnect, remove two plastic cables down where places the battery
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Working also with Hydrogen. Thanks.
@benzersizadam
This is why XDA is a great FORUM! Thank you for writing this thorough solution!
My device is up and running currently with MIUI 8! It went from a dead brick to a productive device again! I was almost giving up hope! You saved the day! It was a lot of work, but it is great seeing the device alive again.
I would just add that taking the cover off doesn't even need a tool like in the original disassembly youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULcMWCEgEc
Yay!
coffee-turtle said:
@benzersizadam
This is why XDA is a great FORUM! Thank you for writing this thorough solution!
My device is up and running currently with MIUI 8! It went from a dead brick to a productive device again! I was almost giving up hope! You saved the day! It was a lot of work, but it is great seeing the device alive again.
I would just add that taking the cover off doesn't even need a tool like in the original disassembly youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULcMWCEgEc
Yay!
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Can you kindly explain some tips or secret to get unbrick cause mine is more than 4 months almost totally dead, just receive charge the battery but any signal of life in display, don´t enter recovery, fastboot, in mode EDL pc identifies like hs-usb qdownload 9008 but in 4 or 5 seconds cut conection with pc. and in my country nobody knows about Xiaomi. thanks in advance
SubwayChamp said:
Can you kindly explain some tips or secret to get unbrick cause mine is more than 4 months almost totally dead, just receive charge the battery but any signal of life in display, don´t enter recovery, fastboot, in mode EDL pc identifies like hs-usb qdownload 9008 but in 4 or 5 seconds cut conection with pc. and in my country nobody knows about Xiaomi. thanks in advance
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Hi @SubwayChamp Everything I did was in the post and video from above in the first post by benz....
His instructions were perfect along with the youtube video. It's tricky, true, but with patience you can go through the steps and get your device running again. I was so glad that @Qulox gave me this link to this thread.
As you go through the steps, if you get stuck, we can try to give you advice.
This works for Hydrogen as well.
Many thanks
I have two dead mi max. One 128gb helium and one 32gb hydrogen.
128gb helium is completely lifeless. No charging led, no vibrations, no fastboot mode. Though i could bring it up to edl mode showing right qualcomm device in device manager. I tried flashing stock rom as mentioned in this guide which rather went successful without giving any error, even while battery connector was removed.
But mobile is still in same lifeless condition. Other than flashing process going through, it didnt make any difference. Dont know whats wrong. Also i didnt have to use two miflash versions as mentioned in steps as flashing process didnt give any error.
32gb hydrogen, boots up in flashboot mode, shows charging led, mi logo even edl model worked without any issue. It even boots up, but gives error of encryption unsuccessful asking me to reset device. I tried factory reseting it. Tried flashing twrp and wiping, formatting data, changing file system to all formats like fat, f2fs, ext1, ext2, ext3, ext4. Tried flashing crdoid and RR based on orea. Nothing working.
With twrp it keeps bootlooping showing mi logo. And with stock rom, recovery shows up encryption error. Followed procedure mentioned in this guide as well.
Is there anything am i missing or can do? Btw, bootloader is locked for both the devices. I could flash twrp referring another guide which suggested to replace stock recovery in rom files/ folder and flashing it like stock rom through miflash tool.
Battery problems? in the 128 especially?
If "nothing works" through any normal software methods, the ram &/or ROM memory chips might have become semi-defect. They are not eternal . . .
cobben said:
Battery problems? in the 128 especially?
If "nothing works" through any normal software methods, the ram &/or ROM memory chips might have become semi-defect. They are not eternal . . .
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Tried replacing battery as well. Surprising thing is completely dead 128gb helium does boot up in edl mode with flashing working perfectly file in miflash tool. Dont know how reliable that software is.....
Hello,
trying with both Helium & Hydrogen. Still on error like say these logs.
log#1
Code:
[0,02 COM7]:[COM7]:start flash.
[0,02 COM7]:received hello packet
[0,02 COM7]:can not found programmer file.
log#2
Code:
[0,00 COM7]:[COM7]:start flash.
[2,03 COM7]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!
[4,56 COM7]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!
[7,11 COM7]:try to reset status.
[7,13 COM7]:Switch mode back
[7,13 COM7]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!
[7,14 COM7]:Riferimento a un oggetto non impostato su un'istanza di oggetto.
Hope anyone can help me. What's my wrong following the guide.
Thanks
harpy.eagle said:
Tried replacing battery as well. Surprising thing is completely dead 128gb helium does boot up in edl mode with flashing working perfectly file in miflash tool. Dont know how reliable that software is.....
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Hi there.. The link of video & image of test points is not working. Can anybody please share working links
Hi there.. The link of video & image of test points is not working. Can anybody please share working links
rizkhan77 said:
Hi there.. The link of video & image of test points is not working. Can anybody please share working links
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This is the video of Test Point https://youtu.be/SqcVY8IWkZI
benzersizadam said:
Ok guys here is the step by step even for noobs how to unbrick Xiaomi Mi Max (helium).
If you have access to fastboot jump to step 11
Requirements :
* MiFlash Beta :Download Here
* MiFlash 20151028 : Download Here
* Global Fastboot Rom : Download Here
* Xiaomi Qualcomm Drivers
* Screw and tools.
* Paper clip or cable
* For sure Usb Cable.
Now if you all ready lets continue repair. First of all you need to open back cover.
1) Open Back cover and disconnect fingerprint sensor and battery. Dont connect battery till you finish whole process. (How to disassemble video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMG04GqVU_0&t=64s)
2) Make a paper clip to setup short circuit in your mainboard. Here are the testpoints. https://s15.postimg.org/s0j0qhq3v/Xiaomi_Max_Test_Points.png
3) Ok here is the hardest and trickiest one. While you are holding paper clip or cable with those testpoint you need to connect phone to pc. My suggestion 1st connect usb cable to phone then make short circuit then connect to pc.
* One more time you need to connect phone to pc while those two testpoints connected to eachother with a paperclip or a cable.
4) Here is the second tricky part. Unzip rom file. Important part is the name of folder. Please try to make it as short as possible.
Ex : C:\mimax\
So after extraction your folder will looks like this : http://oi63.tinypic.com/334rr11.jpg
5) You need to install both MiFlash versions. They are 2 different software so you shouldnt see any errors like "it is already installed".
6) Go To C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash and run XiaoMiFlash.exe as an administrator. Click browse and choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax)
7) Click "refresh" you will see COM port and click "flash" If you dont see any COM port here first check if you installed drivers correctly. If drivers are installed correct please go back to step 3 and try again.
8) Install will start and continue and %99 possibly it will stop in the middle You will receive Max buffer 256 error. No worries just keep calm and take deep breath. Go to next step
9) Disconnect usb cable from pc and phone. Reconnect battery. Now voila phone will ready to work BUT NOT READY TO WORK FLAWLESS. So now put your phone to fastboot mode. Yes you read correct now your phone will be in fastboot mode even it could be ready to use but just wait for next step.
10) Fastboot mode : Volume Down + Power button you will see fastboot screen and connect to PC.
11) Now close old MiFlash and run the normal one from either desktop or C:\Program Files (x86)\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe or C:\Program Files\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe.
12) Choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax).
13) Click "refresh" and this time you have to see device serial number on device tab. Now click flash and let process finish. It takes around 3-5 minute and phone will reboot by itself.
Now re-assemble your phone. DONT FORGET TO CONNECT FINGERPRINT SENSOR. Now you are totally ready.
Tried 5 times with my very own Xiaomi Mi Max 128 GB.
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hi, could someone share with me the miflash beta? I can download the rest but I cannot download the beta one.
thanks
Wanted to say thank you was able to recover my mi max 64gb unit.
(or is it hard brick)
Hi,
A2017G
Started with marshmallow,
Unlocked bootloader
attempted to install Slim7
seemed to work but with some possible errors, (wouldn't sync with google... retrospect I should have looked elsewhere before...)
attempted in install stock rom
using
ZTE_A2017GV1.2.0B04_BootStack_by_tron1.zip
ZTE_A2017GV1.2.0B04_Stock_System_by_tron1.zip
which wouldn't boot
So I tried reinstall Slim7
then stock again,
then, like the noob that I am, I removed twrp with
ZTE_A2017GV1.2.0B04_Full_Stock_Reverter_by_tron1.zip
which installs stock recovery
so, now I have a stock rom that won't boot,
an unlocked bootloader
and stock recovery
Not sure what to do from here
thanks in advance for any assistance.
I can abd sideload and update from SD card, but everything I have fails signature verification.
edit: so frustrating trying to find that 1 zip
Dizzee said:
(or is it hard brick)
Hi,
A2017G
Started with marshmallow,
Unlocked bootloader
attempted to install Slim7
seemed to work but with some possible errors, (wouldn't sync with google... retrospect I should have looked elsewhere before...)
attempted in install stock rom
using
ZTE_A2017GV1.2.0B04_BootStack_by_tron1.zip
ZTE_A2017GV1.2.0B04_Stock_System_by_tron1.zip
which wouldn't boot
So I tried reinstall Slim7
then stock again,
then, like the noob that I am, I removed twrp with
ZTE_A2017GV1.2.0B04_Full_Stock_Reverter_by_tron1.zip
which installs stock recovery
so, now I have a stock rom that won't boot,
an unlocked bootloader
and stock recovery
Not sure what to do from here
thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Just use MiFlash, that one's guaranteed to work. Read my DFU unbrick guide to know how to use it. Just skip the part where you have to disassemble the phone, since you can get to EDL mode by (with the phone off and the USB cable connected to the PC) holding both volume buttons and inserting the USB-C cable to the phone.
I did read your guide, was, hoping to avoid dismantling it...
I tried pressing all 3 buttons.
Am I understanding the procedure correctly:
[phone switched off] + usb-C cable connected to PC only
MiFlash running at this point??
Hold both volume keys in and in insert Cable to Phone
at this point is the phone supposed to switch on?
At no point am I supposed to press the power button?
fyi: I will try different combinations, is great to have a solution, thank you.
Ah.... ok... so, the phone will display nothing, rely on the sound of PC and/or the device manager check and/or hit refresh on miflash
Fyi to anyone, if you have axon7toolkit installed and thus can't install a second version of MiFlash, open up the toolkit and hit 7 (unlock bootloader) to fire up MiFlash... or just go to C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash
the FULL_EDL file I have produces a couldn't find script Error when loading into MiFlash
so far when attempting to flash all zips
I have started MiFlash with admin
unzipped FULL_EDL file to a folder in root C:\ and ensured there are no spaces in address.
Every time / Every file produces couldn't find script error when loaded into MiFlash
when I attempt to flash the file it says cannot receive hello packet and then times out with an error
Tried disabling anti-virus/firewall, still same error
upgraded MiFlash to 2017.4.24.0 ( older 2016 is included with axon7toolkit), this removes the couldn't find script error, but still not receiving a hello packet, gunna fiddle with the phone as I'm pretty sure the error is coming from there
YES!
rebooted phone, turned off, restarted into EDL, flashed the stock rom from zte site... is in chinese... but it works. Thank you Thank you
so adventure over, after all that I am back to 6.0.1...
Dizzee said:
I did read your guide, was, hoping to avoid dismantling it...
I tried pressing all 3 buttons.
Am I understanding the procedure correctly:
[phone switched off] + usb-C cable connected to PC only
MiFlash running at this point??
Hold both volume keys in and in insert Cable to Phone
at this point is the phone supposed to switch on?
At no point am I supposed to press the power button?
fyi: I will try different combinations, is great to have a solution, thank you.
Ah.... ok... so, the phone will display nothing, rely on the sound of PC and/or the device manager check and/or hit refresh on miflash
Fyi to anyone, if you have axon7toolkit installed and thus can't install a second version of MiFlash, open up the toolkit and hit 7 (unlock bootloader) to fire up MiFlash... or just go to C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash
the FULL_EDL file I have produces a couldn't find script Error when loading into MiFlash
so far when attempting to flash all zips
I have started MiFlash with admin
unzipped FULL_EDL file to a folder in root C:\ and ensured there are no spaces in address.
Every time / Every file produces couldn't find script error when loaded into MiFlash
when I attempt to flash the file it says cannot receive hello packet and then times out with an error
Tried disabling anti-virus/firewall, still same error
upgraded MiFlash to 2017.4.24.0 ( older 2016 is included with axon7toolkit), this removes the couldn't find script error, but still not receiving a hello packet, gunna fiddle with the phone as I'm pretty sure the error is coming from there
YES!
rebooted phone, turned off, restarted into EDL, flashed the stock rom from zte site... is in chinese... but it works. Thank you Thank you
so adventure over, after all that I am back to 6.0.1...
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What? It's in chinese?
Can you tell me the name of the file you used? Do you still have cell signal?
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What? It's in chinese?
Can you tell me the name of the file you used? Do you still have cell signal?
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I got it from here: http://www.ztedevice.com/support
selected:- United Kingdom > Mobile Phone > Axon 7
it offers a file "AXON 7(ZTE A2017G) SD card software package(328540B2634ZTE A2017GV1.0.0B11)"
which hints at being compatible with A2017G... but is A2017V and is chinese, although you can change the language in settings there is still plenty here and there, plus chinese bloatware
and No, I didn't get cell signal.
I've gone back to Marshmellow, I will try again, didn't think it would be so different/difficult... Although wow at MiFlash.
FFS!!!! Relocked bootloader and bricked it!!! there should be a warning!
you gotta laugh,
I am a bit livid, I know the guides come with disclaimers, however, you'd think it would be an obvious important warning to make... DO NOT RELOCK YOUR PHONE.
FFS!
Dizzee said:
FFS!!!! Relocked bootloader and bricked it!!! there should be a warning!
you gotta laugh,
I am a bit livid, I know the guides come with disclaimers, however, you'd think it would be an obvious important warning to make... DO NOT RELOCK YOUR PHONE.
FFS!
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Good lord...
You probably wiped out both IMEIs, now you relock out of the blue... Go to my DFU unbrick guide and stop doing dumb stuff :silly:
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Good lord...
You probably wiped out both IMEIs, now you relock out of the blue... Go to my DFU unbrick guide and stop doing dumb stuff :silly:
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... after I finally got it working again (thanks for the assist), I thought relocking it was just making it secure again. I been rooting/unrooting and swapping out roms since the galaxy s2, who'd think you can't unlock and relock... I do think there should be warnings as it is too easy a mistake to make... lmao stop doing dumb stuff you start first
My phone is insured so I'm not overly fussed, but others will be less fortunate.
hello everywone...i have a troble to...my phone is A2017GV1.2.0B04 like this in post.
I bay this phone whit broken screen, i change the screen and try sim card but the phone is locked Whit google account... When I try my sim to test microphone, the phone it's work OK, but I unlock google account whit add tools and after that my phone don't have a service.
Phone tells no service or turned off airplane mode...what is not true... I can change the 4g/3g/2g connection to only 3g or something else... Wi-Fi and everything else work great but no service... The phone see what operator is on sim but no service... Somebody to help me please and tell me some tutorials how to fix?
I by this phone from Denmark and now I'm in Serbia... Eny help please
Thanks anyway Dragan
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Mistake,whit adb tools...
Hi guys
At first - I tried a method given on this forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/phone-goes-to-qualcomm-hs-usb-qdloader-t3757867
This method doesn't work for me, because after disconnect my PC doesn't recognize my phone.
Phone is in Qualcom HS-USB Diagnostics 900E mode after OTA update (Mi A1 April Update) - strange
So guys... I know there are some magicians who can do almost everything.. Any ideas what to do?
Does MiFlash recognize your phone? If not, try instaling ADB drivers nd disable driver enforcment,
To kick device out of diagnostic mode and into QDLoader you will need either:
1) A "deep flash" cable
2) Take the phone apart and bridge test points
There are guides online for both, you can Google. You can make deep flash cable yourself fairly easily with a spare USB cable. Testpoint location is found easily via Google and can be bridged with tweezers or small flat-head screwdriver.
I did NOT have success with deep flash cable myself, I had to use testpoint method (and sadly broke my LCD in the process). The deep flash issue might of been because I was in Windows 10 x64 or on a USB3 port. If you do go that route and can't get it working, try with a Windows 7 x86 VM and USB2 passthrough mode before last resort of taking device apart.
Hold power button for 20 sec then volume down and fastboot will apear
1. install all necessary drivers (adb, qualcomm's HS-USB Diagnostics 900E, xiaomi flash tool)
2. use test point method as suggested by @CosmicDan - lots of tutorial on web on how to do this. Carefully read this before actually attempting it.
3. When you successfully do the test point method you will hear the device recognized sound on your computer
4. when you hear it, open miflashtool and your device should show up in it.
5. if not, reboot your PC. You should reboot your PC after installing all the drivers. See #1. (reboot required)
6. Once you successfully see your device on miflashtool, you can flash the fastboot rom of your choice.
7. (you might get stuck on "Can't receive hello packet" dialogue which will prevent your device from flashing), in that case change the USB port, possibly to USB 2.0 and try the test point flash method again to get detected and try flashing again.
8. Test point method should be done everytime you disconnect the USB from your phone and computer, hopefully you only need to do it twice.
9. Sadly for me, I am still unable to flash stock roms with this method, my problem is kind of unique, after flashing it shows me "Your phone is destroyed, press power to turn off" dialogue. lmao
10. if you get the same message then you dun goof'd. Hopefully yours will successfully flash.
Oh and only one version of fastboot ROM actually revives the phone, other fastboot roms actually puts it to coma (vibrating every one second, no display, no nothing). Only one fastboot ROM allows me to go to fastboot and flash recoveries. But if I flash any ROM (stock or custom) it kills the phone again and I have to repeat the given method and try again with another rom. I think the phone is effectively dead. What a **** phone! lol
udaan said:
1. install all necessary drivers (adb, qualcomm's HS-USB Diagnostics 900E, xiaomi flash tool)
2. use test point method as suggested by @CosmicDan - lots of tutorial on web on how to do this. Carefully read this before actually attempting it.
3. When you successfully do the test point method you will hear the device recognized sound on your computer
4. when you hear it, open miflashtool and your device should show up in it.
5. if not, reboot your PC. You should reboot your PC after installing all the drivers. See #1. (reboot required)
6. Once you successfully see your device on miflashtool, you can flash the fastboot rom of your choice.
7. (you might get stuck on "Can't receive hello packet" dialogue which will prevent your device from flashing), in that case change the USB port, possibly to USB 2.0 and try the test point flash method again to get detected and try flashing again.
8. Test point method should be done everytime you disconnect the USB from your phone and computer, hopefully you only need to do it twice.
9. Sadly for me, I am still unable to flash stock roms with this method, my problem is kind of unique, after flashing it shows me "Your phone is destroyed, press power to turn off" dialogue. lmao
10. if you get the same message then you dun goof'd. Hopefully yours will successfully flash.
Oh and only one version of fastboot ROM actually revives the phone, other fastboot roms actually puts it to coma (vibrating every one second, no display, no nothing). Only one fastboot ROM allows me to go to fastboot and flash recoveries. But if I flash any ROM (stock or custom) it kills the phone again and I have to repeat the given method and try again with another rom. I think the phone is effectively dead. What a **** phone! lol
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Did you do factory flash mode? That's the only one that can recovery it, the other scripts won't flash everything.
Note that because you didn't backup partitions you will also wipe the IMEI, or so I've read (I backed up my whole device via emmcdl before brick so I was able to recover fine without miflash)
CosmicDan said:
Did you do factory flash mode? That's the only one that can recovery it, the other scripts won't flash everything.
Note that because you didn't backup partitions you will also wipe the IMEI, or so I've read (I backed up my whole device via emmcdl before brick so I was able to recover fine without miflash)
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Actually I think I got scammed. It is Mi5x sold as MiA1. ****ing chinks! Anyway, I managed to install (Tiffany) on it and now it is booting to boot logo and bootlooping. I can get to fastboot and default (MIUI's) recovery by pressing button combos. But OEM is locked now so I cannot flash TWRP or other ROMs in it. I will have to EDL flash back to that MIA1 ROM to get it unlocked from fastboot. Otherwise MIUI unlocker asks me to link my miui account to this phone by going to settings, which I can't do because it is not booting up.
funny situation.
Bruce666 said:
Hi guys
At first - I tried a method given on this forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/phone-goes-to-qualcomm-hs-usb-qdloader-t3757867
This method doesn't work for me, because after disconnect my PC doesn't recognize my phone.
Phone is in Qualcom HS-USB Diagnostics 900E mode after OTA update (Mi A1 April Update) - strange
So guys... I know there are some magicians who can do almost everything.. Any ideas what to do?
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Facing The same Issue
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Phone Showing Charging Only
Can't Even Transfer Data
Not Detected on Pc
udaan said:
1. install all necessary drivers (adb, qualcomm's HS-USB Diagnostics 900E, xiaomi flash tool)
2. use test point method as suggested by @CosmicDan - lots of tutorial on web on how to do this. Carefully read this before actually attempting it.
3. When you successfully do the test point method you will hear the device recognized sound on your computer
4. when you hear it, open miflashtool and your device should show up in it.
5. if not, reboot your PC. You should reboot your PC after installing all the drivers. See #1. (reboot required)
6. Once you successfully see your device on miflashtool, you can flash the fastboot rom of your choice.
7. (you might get stuck on "Can't receive hello packet" dialogue which will prevent your device from flashing), in that case change the USB port, possibly to USB 2.0 and try the test point flash method again to get detected and try flashing again.
8. Test point method should be done everytime you disconnect the USB from your phone and computer, hopefully you only need to do it twice.
9. Sadly for me, I am still unable to flash stock roms with this method, my problem is kind of unique, after flashing it shows me "Your phone is destroyed, press power to turn off" dialogue. lmao
10. if you get the same message then you dun goof'd. Hopefully yours will successfully flash.
Oh and only one version of fastboot ROM actually revives the phone, other fastboot roms actually puts it to coma (vibrating every one second, no display, no nothing). Only one fastboot ROM allows me to go to fastboot and flash recoveries. But if I flash any ROM (stock or custom) it kills the phone again and I have to repeat the given method and try again with another rom. I think the phone is effectively dead. What a **** phone! lol
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Im sorry, exactly with which ROM did you get to the fastboot?
Press power button for 15 sec
If you feel vibration then you are so lucky
boshell said:
Im sorry, exactly with which ROM did you get to the fastboot?
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Fastboot rom for Mi5x because the phone is Mi5x.
Hey, first time posting here but a long time lurker. Amazing community from what I've experienced.
Yesterday, my phone bricked out of the blue, not turning on and showing a rapidly blinking LED. It refuses to charge, and when plugged to a computer, it displays in the device manager as a Qualcomm 9008 device.
So far I've tried unplugging the battery once, holding down the power button for three minutes straight, holding down volume- and power button, and none worked.
Apparently, flashing the phone seems to work for a lot of people, but I cannot do it because my phone randomly disconnects and then reconnects to my computer, repeatedly. This happens every 20 seconds or so.
I've tried using different ports, uninstalling then reinstalling drivers, resetting my PC, using a different cable, but nothing helps.
I've got a big trip tomorrow, and I don't want to go away with a dead phone. What can I do?
Update: tried cleaning the phone's USB port and the USB itself, no luck.
You got into EDL mode, search for guides how to use it (basically install correct drivers, flash ROM, reboot).
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You got into EDL mode, search for guides how to use it (basically install correct drivers, flash ROM, reboot).
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I know it's in EDL mode and I've looked into every single guide I could find, that's why I'm posting here.
Nothing so far has worked and I'm trying to flash the phone to see if it works, since an user here posted a youtube video of someone using MiFlash to get the phone back working.
The issue is that my phone has micro-disconnects when USB plugged to my computer every 20-30 seconds, and because of that I cannot flash it.
Do you have correct drivers installed? Fastboot mode reboots after ~30s if there are no drivers installed. Might be the same for EDL.
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Do you have correct drivers installed? Fastboot mode reboots after ~30s if there are no drivers installed. Might be the same for EDL.
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I downloaded them from xiaomigeek (cannot share the link due to post count), as suggested in another thread.
Also I tried installing them automatically through Windows device manager, but I still have the same issue.
Hm, don't know then.. Maybe someone else experienced something similar and can help.
Small update, cleaning both the device and the USB ports with a brush and alcohol does nothing to prevent the "micro-disconnects".
KurisuSama said:
Small update, cleaning both the device and the USB ports with a brush and alcohol does nothing to prevent the "micro-disconnects".
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Buddy those disconnects are not because of dirty port.. cleaning wont help..i actually had this problem with my first gen android phone it disconnects every 5 secs.. but once i hit flash in sp flash tool(mtk flasher) it stops disconnecting and starts receiving rom packets without problem
apexashwin said:
Buddy those disconnects are not because of dirty port.. cleaning wont help..i actually had this problem with my first gen android phone it disconnects every 5 secs.. but once i hit flash in sp flash tool(mtk flasher) it stops disconnecting and starts receiving rom packets without problem
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Any resources where I could try this on the Mi A1?
Edit: correct me if I'm wrong, but after a bit of searching it seems I'm not unable to find a guide because there isn't one, but because sp flash tool isn't compatible with my phone.
Use another pc may be. Or another USB cable
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Use another pc may be. Or another USB cable
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Tried both.
The cable doesn't seem to be the issue as a different cable yields the same results and another phone I've tested doesn't have any issues with it.
And I tried doing this on my laptop instead of my desktop PC, then on my roomate's PC, but the same thing happens.
KurisuSama said:
Any resources where I could try this on the Mi A1?
Edit: correct me if I'm wrong, but after a bit of searching it seems I'm not unable to find a guide because there isn't one, but because sp flash tool isn't compatible with my phone.
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Sp flash tool is for phones with mtk CPU's only brother.. could u try different pc? Or try flashing via cmd?
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Btwn have u tried flashing the phon via miflash? Or u didn't cuz it disconnects? Well what happened to me is *I didn't even try to flash the phone with sp flash tool for 5 straight months cuz i thought its impossible to flash when it disconnects like this...but when i finally consoled myself to give it a try it flashed all the way to 100% without any problem..uh the phone stops disconnecting once the software pushes few packets to the phone
I have the same problem :/
If take to warranty they ill help or not?
Go into edl mode. Edit xml file that store info about partitions. Select few necessary. (like bootloader & idk about what other partition needed for sure, but just telling you to exclude big partition like system. You do your research on that. May be cosmicDan can tell you what partition you need to enter fastboot)
Im hoping you will be able to flash small partition.
So you can get into fastboot. Then try to boot twrp in fastboot to flash all partition from twrp image shared in xda. (May be use memory card & flash twrp image from there)
Good luck
this help me without remove battery http://en.miui.com/thread-1680467-1-1.html
i install driver qualcoom, after flashed rom and after i hold button power and work
I've been trying for almost two weeks to unlock the bootloader on my Redmi Note 7 (Model M1901F7H) because I want to flash the official Global ROM (it has a carrier modified ROM) But Mi unlock REFUSES to recognize the phone when it's connected in fastboot mode.
I've searched the web for a solution and tried a dozen things, including following every single step on this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7/how-to/one-redmi-note-7-unlock-bootloader-t3890751
But I haven't been able to solve the Issue. The device is recognized by all the computers I've been using while plugged in file transfer mode, but none of them recognize the device while it's in fastboot.
Some of the things I've already done include:
Trying 3 different PCs (both AMD and intel)
Disabled signature driver enforcement
Trying USB 2.0 ports
Installing old versions of Mi Unlock
Installing Xiaomi Usb Drivers
Installing 15 seconds ADB drivers
Intalling Mi unlock directly to C://
Enabled OEM unlocking and USB debugging on the device
Linked my Mi Account to the device
Restarting the device and computer multiple times
Re installing drivers over and over again
I know this is the first and supposedly easiest step of the whole process, but I'm stuck and close to giving up (but I really don´t want to).
Can anybody please help me out?
Same here
connect it through a USB hub, it worked for me
Cicciocap94 said:
connect it through a USB hub, it worked for me
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A usb 2.0 hub did the trick for me, using a usb 3.0 only laptop. It did not work with my usual usb3 hub.
N7Witcher said:
I've been trying for almost two weeks to unlock the bootloader on my Redmi Note 7 (Model M1901F7H) because I want to flash the official Global ROM (it has a carrier modified ROM) But Mi unlock REFUSES to recognize the phone when it's connected in fastboot mode.
I've searched the web for a solution and tried a dozen things, including following every single step on this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7/how-to/one-redmi-note-7-unlock-bootloader-t3890751
But I haven't been able to solve the Issue. The device is recognized by all the computers I've been using while plugged in file transfer mode, but none of them recognize the device while it's in fastboot.
Some of the things I've already done include:
Trying 3 different PCs (both AMD and intel)
Disabled signature driver enforcement
Trying USB 2.0 ports
Installing old versions of Mi Unlock
Installing Xiaomi Usb Drivers
Installing 15 seconds ADB drivers
Intalling Mi unlock directly to C://
Enabled OEM unlocking and USB debugging on the device
Linked my Mi Account to the device
Restarting the device and computer multiple times
Re installing drivers over and over again
I know this is the first and supposedly easiest step of the whole process, but I'm stuck and close to giving up (but I really don´t want to).
Can anybody please help me out?
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Hello,
sorry to hear that I'll try to help you but I'll need a screenshot shot of your device manager page (assuming you are using a windows PC). Make sure that you connect your phone in fastboot mode before taking the screenshot.
Maybe it's helpfull to install a VPN, in my case flexvpn from playstore, before starting unlock- process...
I solve with an old PC...but I wait for 270h to unlock...
thank you all for your comments, I don't know exactly what happened but Mi unlock recognized the device and asked me to wait for 33 hours to finish the unlocking process.
arunbiju969 said:
Hello,
sorry to hear that I'll try to help you but I'll need a screenshot shot of your device manager page (assuming you are using a windows PC). Make sure that you connect your phone in fastboot mode before taking the screenshot.
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I don't know how but today Mi unlock recognized the device and asked me to wait 33 hours before unlocking.
This is my first time flashing a device and I'm feeling a bit nervous, if it's not much to ask, could you help me out with some questions? I would be very, very grateful
Can I wait 48 hours before attempting to unlock the bootloader again just to be sure? or it has to be exactly 33 hours?
I plan to flash the global RN7 rom found on en.miui.com/a-234.html to my device (Model M1901F7H), is this the correct one?
How can I lock the bootloader again after flashing this rom? I don't want to keep it unlocked
Do I need a custom recovery? I'd like to keep the stock one if possible
Is there a way to backup my current ROM? In case I need to issue a warranty claim
N7Witcher said:
I don't know how but today Mi unlock recognized the device and asked me to wait 33 hours before unlocking.
This is my first time flashing a device and I'm feeling a bit nervous, if it's not much to ask, could you help me out with some questions? I would be very, very grateful
Can I wait 48 hours before attempting to unlock the bootloader again just to be sure? or it has to be exactly 33 hours?
I plan to flash the global RN7 rom found on en.miui.com/a-234.html to my device (Model M1901F7H), is this the correct one?
How can I lock the bootloader again after flashing this rom? I don't want to keep it unlocked
Do I need a custom recovery? I'd like to keep the stock one if possible
Is there a way to backup my current ROM? In case I need to issue a warranty claim
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These stuffs seems quite tough and tense at first but its quite easy and safe if you understand what you are doing...and yes I'll answer them one by one
1)The wait period shown by the unlocker is the minimum time you would have to wait to unlock your bootloader so any time after that wait period is fine(But is a chance that even after the wait period the unlocker would give you some error if that happens PM me or quote me)
2)The device code name for Redmi note 7 is lavender so just flash the rom made for lavender I'll give the link to download the stable rom https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv10/
From the above link download the latest version for HMnote7 ,in my opinion European is better than the original one but best rom so far is mokee.
3)You can lock your bootloader using fastboot commands or by flashing the device with miui using Flash tools...but that is not necessary open bootloader is better
4)Yes you need a custom recovery and after flashing the rom from your link the custom recovery will be replaced by the one given in the rom(Don't flash that one! Use the one i gave you if you still want miui but if you like stock then go for mokee)
5)No need to backup it is available online and it can be flashed using flash tools also doing these things and keeping the bootloader unlocked won't void your warranty so there is nothing to loose warranty will be give as per your purchase invoice date! Also if you backup that rom using a custom recovery then it can be use as failsafe if you get into a bootloop or something..but that rom is not mandatory any roms bqckup would do just fine
If you still have doubts I'll be happy to clarify ?
arunbiju969 said:
These stuffs seems quite tough and tense at first but its quite easy and safe if you understand what you are doing...and yes I'll answer them one by one
1)The wait period shown by the unlocker is the minimum time you would have to wait to unlock your bootloader so any time after that wait period is fine(But is a chance that even after the wait period the unlocker would give you some error if that happens PM me or quote me)
2)The device code name for Redmi note 7 is lavender so just flash the rom made for lavender I'll give the link to download the stable rom https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...files/xiaomi.eu/MIUI-STABLE-RELEASES/MIUIv10/
From the above link download the latest version for HMnote7 ,in my opinion European is better than the original one but best rom so far is mokee.
3)You can lock your bootloader using fastboot commands or by flashing the device with miui using Flash tools...but that is not necessary open bootloader is better
4)Yes you need a custom recovery and after flashing the rom from your link the custom recovery will be replaced by the one given in the rom(Don't flash that one! Use the one i gave you if you still want miui but if you like stock then go for mokee)
5)No need to backup it is available online and it can be flashed using flash tools also doing these things and keeping the bootloader unlocked won't void your warranty so there is nothing to loose warranty will be give as per your purchase invoice date! Also if you backup that rom using a custom recovery then it can be use as failsafe if you get into a bootloop or something..but that rom is not mandatory any roms bqckup would do just fine
If you still have doubts I'll be happy to clarify ?
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Thank you very much for taking the time to answer all of my questions! You've been very helpful.
I've been thinking about what you wrote but I think I wanna install the official global ROM via Mi Flash. If I select the "clear all and lock" do I risk bricking my device? That's my main concern.
I didn't mention it earlier, but the only reason I want to unlock the Bootloader is so I can flash the official global Rom, (my carrier takes ages to update the rom they install, and it's also full of bloatware) this is my main phone (less than a month old), and while I understand that keeping the bootloader open and using custom ROMS could enhance my user experience, for the time being I want to keep things simple and safe. Maybe in the near future I'll start tinkering with custom rom and recoveries.
Thank you everyone for your suggestions! I don't know exactly what did the trick, but I was able to unlock the bootloader and flash a global ROM. I've encountered some issues with it but that's another topic.
Once again, thank you all!
N7Witcher said:
I've been trying for almost two weeks to unlock the bootloader on my Redmi Note 7 (Model M1901F7H) because I want to flash the official Global ROM (it has a carrier modified ROM) But Mi unlock REFUSES to recognize the phone when it's connected in fastboot mode.
I've searched the web for a solution and tried a dozen things, including following every single step on this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7/how-to/one-redmi-note-7-unlock-bootloader-t3890751
But I haven't been able to solve the Issue. The device is recognized by all the computers I've been using while plugged in file transfer mode, but none of them recognize the device while it's in fastboot.
Some of the things I've already done include:
Trying 3 different PCs (both AMD and intel)
Disabled signature driver enforcement
Trying USB 2.0 ports
Installing old versions of Mi Unlock
Installing Xiaomi Usb Drivers
Installing 15 seconds ADB drivers
Intalling Mi unlock directly to C://
Enabled OEM unlocking and USB debugging on the device
Linked my Mi Account to the device
Restarting the device and computer multiple times
Re installing drivers over and over again
I know this is the first and supposedly easiest step of the whole process, but I'm stuck and close to giving up (but I really don´t want to).
Can anybody please help me out?
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I have finally understood the problem. What you need to do is not install the ADB Drivers separately, but you need to check for the unknown Android device that is shown under the USB devices when you connect the device (via USB port).
You have to update that driver with the ADB Drivers.
That will only solve the problem of the fastboot detection
Anirban Kopty said:
I have finally understood the problem. What you need to do is not install the ADB Drivers separately, but you need to check for the unknown Android device that is shown under the USB devices when you connect the device (via USB port).
You have to update that driver with the ADB Drivers.
That will only solve the problem of the fastboot detection
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Can you give detailed instructions on how to "update that driver with the ADB Drivers"? After installing the 15 secs ADB drivers and Xiaomi drivers, my Note 7 is still being recognized as an "Android" device with the yellow caution sign.