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Get Bootloader Unlock Code + Avoiding the "you must use a phone account" message

Get Bootloader Unlock Code + Avoiding the "you must use a phone account" message
EDIT: FORGET IT, THIS METHOD NO LONGER WORKS AS A SHORTCUT​
Thanks to piskr for his original thread on rooting :good:
Got my H7 today, wanted to unlock the bootloader and root immediately...
However, using the url found in various threads - Mod Edit: Links Removed didn't work.
I got a message a lot of users on here have seen:"Sorry, you must use a phone account to submit this application."​What did work:
Get a Huawei account (if you haven't already!)
Use the Chinese site...
DO NOT CHANGE TO ENGLISH! - This redirects to the site which fails
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In the first drop down, choose the middle option (SmartPhone)
The second drop down is the device list, my H7 has the model number PLK-L01 - this is not listed, so I used the nearest equivalent which was the PLK-TL01H
Serial Number goes in the next box.
MAIN IMEI goes in the next box
(Device code is not required on the Chinese site)
Fill in the Captcha
Hit the blue button
You should then receive a yellow box below the form with your unlock code in :victory:
(blanked out mine here, obviously!)
Now unlock (using the rest of piskr's post), get English TWRP from StripedShark here and enjoy your freedom
EDIT: this may not work any more - see here

Thanks a lot , it works for me
You gave us THE method , great !

Tested on my european PKL-L01 bought in Sweden now, working great! Thanks a lot for this guide

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I had network busy on my first attempt. Second time worked. Just keep trying I guess..

so do I, same error. Today always "Network busy, please try again later", the other english link gave me wrong product id... Booohhh

Getting a different error saying something about "You need to use the Huawei Cloud for 14 days before you can unlock your device"

Lordmau5 said:
Getting a different error saying something about "You need to use the Huawei Cloud for 14 days before you can unlock your device"
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Damn, looks like they got wise, or were just slow updating the chinese site

sminki said:
Damn, looks like they got wise, or were just slow updating the chinese site
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I don't need to have it rooted in the coming days anyway, it works fine even without root
I can wait the 14 days

Lordmau5 said:
I don't need to have it rooted in the coming days anyway, it works fine even without root
I can wait the 14 days
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I had been waiting for more than a month but it didn't work anyway. I had to use that version with Facebook account and Huawei id generator.
Sent from PLK-TL01H

sminki said:
Thanks to piskr for his original thread on rooting :good:
I got a message a lot of users on here have seen:
"Sorry, you must use a phone account to submit this application."​
What did work:
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Thanks, works here as well... pfff finally after many unanswered mails to huawai

Simply login with a facebook account and you will be fine.
You will get your unlock code without a problem.

Facebook login does not work for me. Always tells me that username or password is wrong.

Thanksssssss:victory: Until now It was impossible , finally, I managed the code.

I managed to get the code, only using an account Facebook. Thank you!

Lordmau5 said:
Getting a different error saying something about "You need to use the Huawei Cloud for 14 days before you can unlock your device"
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Hi,
I'm still stuck with the exact same error message as above. Some say to login with Facebook account instead but on the chinese website this option is not proposed. I don't know how to do while it has been now some weeks i'm trying to root this phone.
Thanks very much,

sebastien_be said:
Hi,
I'm still stuck with the exact same error message as above. Some say to login with Facebook account instead but on the chinese website this option is not proposed. I don't know how to do while it has been now some weeks i'm trying to root this phone.
Thanks very much,
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hi,
i also got same problem with you. did you found any solution to this problem?

lockmunk said:
hi,
i also got same problem with you. did you found any solution to this problem?
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hi,
in my case it is like that. Official profile fb did not help.

Aryman1983 said:
hi,
in my case it is like that. Official profile fb did not help.
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You must have the same email address for Huawei ID and Facebook account if it still doesn't work create new account in Facebook and also in Huawei ID with the same email address and it will work.
Sent from PLK-TL01H

Lucki_X said:
You must have the same email address for Huawei ID and Facebook account if it still doesn't work create new account in Facebook and also in Huawei ID with the same email address and it will work.
Sent from PLK-TL01H
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Hi,
I tried it many times and still not work.
Can you please help to retrieve the unlock code for me?
MODEL : PLK-L01
SN : H8WDU15814000014
IMEI : 867898020305495
PRODUCT ID : 39948725 56659901
Thanks.

Recovery for Meizu MX5

Hi to all,
Tried to build a recovery for mx5 from cm12.1 sourcecode.
Link(yadisk)
GITHUB(android_device)
Failed to boot it. Tried by flashing via the terminal. Maybe thats because of locked bootloader. Dont know.
So devs help me with it and unlocking bootloader. Also tried to unlock it. Even got a global beta test firmware but faled to unlock.
4PDA thread (russian)
XDA:DevDB Information
CWM Recovery, Kernel for the Meizu MX
Contributors
MasterYus
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: None
Stable Release Date: 1969-12-31
Created 2016-02-01
Last Updated 2016-02-01

How did you flash it? dd?

koaaN said:
How did you flash it? dd?
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I tried dd and root flashers from play market.

MX5 can normally use the Recovery, right?
Sent from my Meizu MX5 using XDA Labs

mx5 brick
Xiao Shan said:
MX5 can normally use the Recovery, right?
Sent from my Meizu MX5 using XDA Labs
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nope,only can use fastboot if device is locked... adb can't even detect it , but fastboot can detect... i just brick my mx5 yesterday with fastboot oem unlock.. sad :crying::crying::crying:

zealord7 said:
nope,only can use fastboot if device is locked... adb can't even detect it , but fastboot can detect... i just brick my mx5 yesterday with fastboot oem unlock.. sad :crying::crying::crying:
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Oh, this is really bad news, I hope MX5 can unlock as soon as possible, I am very eager to have Recovery.
Sent from my Meizu MX5 using XDA Labs

lock bootloader can not flash recovery

Xiao Shan said:
Oh, this is really bad news, I hope MX5 can unlock as soon as possible, I am very eager to have Recovery.
Sent from my Meizu MX5 using XDA Labs
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yeah... my mx5 is resting for awhile... if ur mx5 still working, go to developer options and tick at the oem unlock 1st. incase it turns out to be just like mine.,u still able to unlock it, i just knew this option available at developer options.. silly me. now im seeking mi5 prime for new phone... head this 1 was the top notches now... antutu over 140k score

zealord7 said:
yeah... my mx5 is resting for awhile... if ur mx5 still working, go to developer options and tick at the oem unlock 1st. incase it turns out to be just like mine.,u still able to unlock it, i just knew this option available at developer options.. silly me. now im seeking mi5 prime for new phone... head this 1 was the top notches now... antutu over 140k score
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I don't understand what meaning, developers options can unlock MX5? Yes, Mi 5 are very strong, I also want to have, but don't have much money, I am from China.

Xiao Shan said:
I don't understand what meaning, developers options can unlock MX5? Yes, Mi 5 are very strong, I also want to have, but don't have much money, I am from China.
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right now your phone still alive right??? check in the developer option... is mx5 got this oem unlock to tick?? if u cant see developer options...press on build number 7 times....

zealord7 said:
right now your phone still alive right??? check in the developer option... is mx5 got this oem unlock to tick?? if u cant see developer options...press on build number 7 times....
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After unlocking you can brush into Recovery?

Xiao Shan said:
After unlocking you can brush into Recovery?
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i never try it since my phone already brick... it just precautions in case u accidentally brick the phone. at least then u can try the fastboot oem unlock command. then we shall see the result..
but please just tick it and dont try to unlock it....

zealord7 said:
i never try it since my phone already brick... it just precautions in case u accidentally brick the phone. at least then u can try the fastboot oem unlock command. then we shall see the result..
but please just tick it and dont try to unlock it....
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Ok, thank you very much for your patience to answer, I think I will wait until after the AOSP stable, now I can't normal use this AOSP, because it's too many bugs, cause I have to use Flyme, because I am in China, so Flyme is good to use, Root and Xposed have already done, I can easily modify Flyme, but things can change very little, thank you again for you, please forgive my poor English.

Really ,Guys i am****ed up with this tries i tried all but fastboot oem unlocking not possible .if it is pls let me know as fast as possible ..thank you ..

Hello, some news?

[Patchrom]FlymeOS5 Fingerprint for RedmiNote3[Snapdragon] By ycjeson long term update

Foreword：
This ROM based on Flyme open source project, based on AOSP5.1.1. Thanks Flour_Mo, thanks Flyme open source project, thanks MrColdbird.
Presentation：
ROMER：ycjeson
Android version：5.1.1
Updated：2016-06-28
Available device：Redmi Note 3[Snapdragon]
Flyme open source project:https://github.com/FlymeOS
Based on ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/aosp-5-1-1-prerooted-cleaned-t3354682
Fingerprint: Reboot or clean background will disable the fingerprint, please verify once at the settings. Add the fingerprint to the Security - Accelerator - Setting - Memory acceleration whitelist.
Description：
2016.6.28
Update source to FlymeOS5.1.6.24R
Fixes the problem with the new notification light screen invalid
Fix settings application encryption background and then open the flash back problem
Fix invalid problem for desktop cloud backup
Fix voiceassistant can not query the film related issues
2016.6.22
Update to FlymeOS5.1.6.20R
Fix music updates after the FC
Fix the Telecom can not call
Fix mobile phone housekeeper traffic management, mobile phone to speed up the bottom bar block
Fix the problem with the exception of the SIM card to unlock the interface with PIN code
Optimized SIM data logic, SIM1 and2 are supported online
Update supersu to V2.74
2016.6.16
Update to FlymeOS5.1.6.13R beta
Fix security housekeeper FC
Fix network location FC
Fix local image backup to the cloud album is not a problem
Fix the wrong password to unlock the remaining 0 chances
2016.6.13
Update the FlymeOS code to FlymeOS5.1.6.6R beta
Fix SMS center number bug fixes some problems with empty SMS
Fix some of the cases of dual sim phone text messages to send a button can not click on the problem
Repair part of the no entity key models set system wallpaper bottom bar occlusion problem
Camera imaging distortion
Fix music update FC problem
Fix mobile phone housekeeper FC problem
Added fingerprint and integrated in settings - Security
Add SuperSU
BUG report & about me：
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Install Method:
Recommend to use King Flasher: http://tfile.kingflasher.com/soft/kingflasher_setup.exe
1. Install King Flasher on your computer and make sure it can access to the internet.
2. Connect your phone to computer with USB cable and open USB debbuging.
How to open USB debbuging: Settings > About device > Tap “BUILD NUMBER” 7 times > Back to Settings > Developer options > Select “USB Debbuging”.
Notice: MTK version must open Fastboot mode: Press and hold [volume down] button when the phone is off and connect it to the computer until it show Fastboot mode signal.
3. Please open King Flasher and choose a ROM you like, then click “Flash”.
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4. Wait for downloading ROM.
5. After the download finished, King Flasher will flash your phone automaticlly. It will take about 5-10 minutes to finish.
6. Your phone will reboot to the new system when it finish.

can u upload to mega or google drive?

Can i flash through twrp alka
It doesn't lock my bootloader na??
N y apps r in chinese!
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abid52 said:
Can i flash through twrp alka
It doesn't lock my bootloader na??
N y apps r in chinese!
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Display language is in chinese
Not apps :silly:

Harish_Kumar said:
Display language is in chinese
Not apps :silly:
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Wers my other two qstns answers reply???
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app

abid52 said:
Wers my other two qstns answers reply???
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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These alka, cofface names are confusing for me
BTW flash with TWRP 3.0.2-2
And bootloader didnt got locked for me (official unlock)

Harish_Kumar said:
These alka, cofface names are confusing for me
BTW flash with TWRP 3.0.2-2
And bootloader didnt got locked for me (official unlock)
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Am on twrp 3.0.0.0 alka based on mm bootloader recovery
N unlocked unofficially
Can i flash???

Boots on multirom???

abid52 said:
Boots on multirom???
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based on aosp

Download link is too slow, please upload to mega/googledrive/mediafire, downloading now but still need 10hours to complete....
Glad that this rom is based on asop, I want the good battery life back, getting sick of poor battery life of marshmallow roms.

Phonememe said:
Download link is too slow, please upload to mega/googledrive/mediafire, downloading now but still need 10hours to complete....
Glad that this rom is based on asop, I want the good battery life back, getting sick of poor battery life of marshmallow roms.
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okay,wait me next once

thanks update ycjeson rom work orange spain?
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk

Phonememe said:
Download link is too slow, please upload to mega/googledrive/mediafire, downloading now but still need 10hours to complete....
Glad that this rom is based on asop, I want the good battery life back, getting sick of poor battery life of marshmallow roms.
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can you help me？i cant use it ok，thanks

maligno1 said:
thanks update ycjeson rom work orange spain?
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk
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your means， i make rom for redmi note3 （mtk）？

phonememe said:
download link is too slow, please upload to mega/googledrive/mediafire, downloading now but still need 10hours to complete....
Glad that this rom is based on asop, i want the good battery life back, getting sick of poor battery life of marshmallow roms.
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my partner already make flyme5 based on miui，but it have some bugs

ycjeson said:
your means， i make rom for redmi note3 （mtk）？
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Snapdragon
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk

maligno1 said:
Snapdragon
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk
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okay

ycjeson said:
can you help me？i cant use it ok，thanks
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Here is the mega mirror link for those who want to try this rom 5.1.6.20R:
https://mega.nz/#!uV0VEYoa!eg9-szF1VREiVquowyE4AmpaCUGfz9u2p2ZLc8GHmWY
I tried for few minutes on this rom 5.1.6.20R found some bugs:
Calling can call out but no voice
Fingerprint authentication not working, crashed cannot add fingerprint
Clearing sms message there is a pop up message "clear <g id=NUMBER>1</g> conversation(s)", should be the icon missing
Unable to access development option, can't tap 7 times on the build number on settings.
There is a map app installed, open it with gps enabled will reboot (so not sure gps is working or not)
The rom is pre-root
There are quite a few chinese apps installed
No gapps, you have to install yourself
Rom is quite smooth
Battery life not as good as asop
Hope there is more stable version coming... trying other roms now

Phonememe said:
Here is the mega mirror link for those who want to try this rom 5.1.6.20R:
https://mega.nz/#!uV0VEYoa!eg9-szF1VREiVquowyE4AmpaCUGfz9u2p2ZLc8GHmWY
I tried for few minutes on this rom 5.1.6.20R found some bugs:
Calling can call out but no voice
Fingerprint authentication not working, crashed cannot add fingerprint
Clearing sms message there is a pop up message "clear <g id=NUMBER>1</g> conversation(s)", should be the icon missing
Unable to access development option, can't tap 7 times on the build number on settings.
There is a map app installed, open it with gps enabled will reboot (so not sure gps is working or not)
The rom is pre-root
There are quite a few chinese apps installed
No gapps, you have to install yourself
Rom is quite smooth
Battery life not as good as asop
Hope there is more stable version coming... trying other roms now
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I test on redmi note3 2+16GB,it is okay.but 3+32G have some bugs,I will to fix it.
flyme's development option is settings-Accessibility-development options
At present, flyme is still in beta stage, so it needs optimization
Flyme is mainly for Chinese users, overseas users have some inconvenience

Thanks fix bugs rom
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 3 mediante Tapatalk

Get unlock code for BTV-W09

Hi, I have been reading threads on how to unlock my mediapad 3 (BTV-W09). I wanted to know if anyone with the same model who succefully got his code could tell me how to put the information. I have tryed "BTV-W09", "HUAWEI BTV-W09", etc. with no luck, i always get the msg "Please make sure the information you entered is correct." I have tested firefox, edge, chrome, dolphin, etc.
Greetings

jmsegarra said:
Hi, I have been reading threads on how to unlock my mediapad 3 (BTV-W09). I wanted to know if anyone with the same model who succefully got his code could tell me how to put the information. I have tryed "BTV-W09", "HUAWEI BTV-W09", etc. with no luck, i always get the msg "Please make sure the information you entered is correct." I have tested firefox, edge, chrome, dolphin, etc.
Greetings
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I've run into the same issue. I don't think it's the correct message. It should say something like "Please notice, we don't provide unlock codes for your device."
I wrote Huawei support and this is the message I got back.
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It would be awesome if anyone has a way to work around this issue... thanks!

Same result here
I got the same problem on the unlock web page, and the same email result from Huawei USA.
I finally resorted to paying the $4.49 to DC-Unlocker and successfully unlocked (rooted, installed TWRP, etc.). I *have* read here and there that Huawei requires that you create an account on their site and log into it for some period (I want to say 14 days). I didn't have the patience to try that route, since I wanted to get the device set up and not worry about having to wipe it again in two weeks' time.
[Edit] I did open the special configuration menu (with calculator in landscape mode and a special code I can't remember just now: someting like "()()824579()()="). There, I found a model number "BTV_W09_V2" (note the underscores). Once or twice in my dozens of code-retrieval attempts, this model number gave me a response on the website telling me that my unlock code is "{}". It felt like progress, but was still useless.

Were you guys on EMUI 4 or 5?
I had to downgrade mine to EMUI 4, get the unlock code, unlock it for the first time, adb flash TWRP then upgrade back to EMUI 5, use back the same unlock code to unlock the bootloader again. Once updated to EMUI 5, remember to adb flash TWRP for EMUI 5.

I finally got my unlock code, i wrote an email last week asking for the code on the contact form (http://consumer.huawei.com/en/contact-us/?tag=email). After two or three emails moving me from one department to another, the gave me the code.

Thanks. I used dcunlocker on two BTV-W09C128B005 tablets and it worked (8 credits). You have to use the calculator and sub *# with (). Received the same email that says you will brick the device and they don't supply codes, bunch of lies. I also got xposed (think v23) in fine after greatsalon's w09 version of twrp and latest su. Removed the updater and all the other garbage services they use to spy, staying on stock marshmallow for now. Apps used to fly drones like litchi don't work well on nougat but are stable on marshmallow.

piloki said:
Thanks. I used dcunlocker on two BTV-W09C128B005 tablets and it worked (8 credits). You have to use the calculator and sub *# with (). Received the same email that says you will brick the device and they don't supply codes, bunch of lies. I also got xposed (think v23) in fine after greatsalon's w09 version of twrp and latest su. Removed the updater and all the other garbage services they use to spy, staying on stock marshmallow for now. Apps used to fly drones like litchi don't work well on nougat but are stable on marshmallow.
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Anyone get it to work from the website? Keep getting the error of make sure you have all correct info entered
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elcidroyale said:
Anyone get it to work from the website? Keep getting the error of make sure you have all correct info entered
Sent from my BTV-W09 using Tapatalk
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UPDATE: unlocked via DC. Very easy and cost me $4.
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[Question] Which ROM to install

Hello,
I have some experience with installing ROMs on Samsung Galaxy S4 with TWRP in the past but haven't done so in a very long time. With Xiaomi's disappointing announcement that they will not issue Oreo for Redmi 3S I'm looking for ways to obtain that Android version because I'm still stuck with stock Android v6 by MIUI, v9 Beta.
With the overwhelming amount of available ROMs I would ask for advice which one is most recommended for stability, continuous flow of stable updates and most developed in terms of features.
If you could point me to it along with a comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP with it it would be most appreciated. I looked up on Google, YouTube and many other sites but every guide has something in common and something different, which is why I'm not entirely sure about doing it because I don't want to brick my device.
Many thanks in advance!

Inoki Sakaeru said:
Hello,
I have some experience with installing ROMs on Samsung Galaxy S4 with TWRP in the past but haven't done so in a very long time. With Xiaomi's disappointing announcement that they will not issue Oreo for Redmi 3S I'm looking for ways to obtain that Android version because I'm still stuck with stock Android v6 by MIUI, v9 Beta.
With the overwhelming amount of available ROMs I would ask for advice which one is most recommended for stability, continuous flow of stable updates and most developed in terms of features.
If you could point me to it along with a comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP with it it would be most appreciated. I looked up on Google, YouTube and many other sites but every guide has something in common and something different, which is why I'm not entirely sure about doing it because I don't want to brick my device.
Many thanks in advance!
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Go for crdroid unofficial or aex mod or rr unofficial or official crdroid.
I am on rr unofficial
Thank you ?

Inoki Sakaeru said:
Hello,
I have some experience with installing ROMs on Samsung Galaxy S4 with TWRP in the past but haven't done so in a very long time. With Xiaomi's disappointing announcement that they will not issue Oreo for Redmi 3S I'm looking for ways to obtain that Android version because I'm still stuck with stock Android v6 by MIUI, v9 Beta.
With the overwhelming amount of available ROMs I would ask for advice which one is most recommended for stability, continuous flow of stable updates and most developed in terms of features.
If you could point me to it along with a comprehensive guide on how to install TWRP with it it would be most appreciated. I looked up on Google, YouTube and many other sites but every guide has something in common and something different, which is why I'm not entirely sure about doing it because I don't want to brick my device.
Many thanks in advance!
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1. Unlock Your Phones bootloader (works on any Xiomi device) :http://maheshtechnicals.com/2018/02/unlock-bootloader/
2. Install TWRP RECOVERY : http://maheshtechnicals.com/2017/07/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-redmi-3s-prime-3x/
3. Install custom Rom (Step by step tutorial with download links) :http://maheshtechnicals.com/category/xiaomi-redmi-3s-prime-3x-roms/

Note that it takes (at least) 72 hours to unlock bootloader now. You need "permission"(up to 7 days, usually 30-40 minutes) and "wait time" (72 hours for Redmi 3s)
I have done a full program packet scan, the "wait time" limitation is server side. The Xiaomi server holds your RSA decryption key for unlock on the server. It will not send it over until the 72 hour limit expires.
There is no way to get the unlock your phone without the decryption key, and it isn't sent until the server's 72 hour timer expires.
Here are the brief steps.
1) Sign into Mi Account on the phone (use existing Mi Account. More Forum points via older account = faster "permission")
2) Go to <mi unlock website>. Fill out form, in English is fine. I wrote something like I need to flash custom rom.
3) Wait 24-72 hours for "permission". This will be via SMS. Mine took 30 minutes.
4) Unlock developer mode on phone (Settings---> About phone---> MIUI Version (Keep tapping it to enable developer option)
5) Settings---> Additional settings---> Developer option and bind your approved Mi account under Mi Unlock Status. It should say account bound. If not, you need to VPN to get this to work. Look up a guide.
6) Reboot phone into bootloader (hold down power button and volume down. The word "Fastboot" and a xiaomi guy appears).
7) Finally, download the MI Unlock app (version 3.x.x) from <mi unlock website>. Login etc. Attempt to unlock. It should fail at 99% and say "wait 72 hours". If it fails at 50%, it means you didn't complete step (1->3) correctly.
8) Come back in 72 hours. should work.
The Official guide is a bit old and some of the pictures/links are outdated. Namely don't download Mi Unlock tool 1.1.xx. Download 3.x.x from <mi unlock website>
My last root/etc was Cyanogenmod 10 on HTC One S. So we are from a similar era

Sagar_zac said:
Go for crdroid unofficial or aex mod or rr unofficial or official crdroid.
I am on rr unofficial
Thank you ?
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Hey sagar can you share "thermal-engine.conf" file from your unofficial rr rom ?
(You'll find the file in device>system>vendor>etc)
What is your device's charging time? (0-100)

starlord143 said:
Hey sagar can you share "thermal-engine.conf" file from your unofficial rr rom ?
(You'll find the file in device>system>vendor>etc)
What is your device's charging time? (0-100)
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2 hours *approx
If u want the file telegram me on @Sagar_zac

Sagar_zac said:
2 hours *approx
If u want the file telegram me on @Sagar_zac
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2 hrs? That's great! Is the file going to be compatible with official rr rom?

starlord143 said:
2 hrs? That's great! Is the file going to be compatible with official rr rom?
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Ya

Sagar_zac said:
Ya
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Hey check your telegram. I just texted you

Hi everyone and thanks for the replies!
I was about to follow the steps to unlock the bootloader when I encountered two things,
1) I didn't have to file an application to unlock the bootloader, the website directly redirected me to the unlock app. Seems like permissions are already granted,
2) checking my phone's developer options I stumbled upon this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I just wanted to confirm whether that means I can safely proceed with installing TWRP and flash a custom ROM and don't need to do anything else.

Guys I ran into a major problem,
everything succeeded with installing TWRP, but when I downloaded the CRDroid image from the official codenamed "land" and tried to flash it the TWRP recovery reported that "the package is for device 'land', this device is . "
Please help.

Inoki Sakaeru said:
Guys I ran into a major problem,
everything succeeded with installing TWRP, but when I downloaded the CRDroid image from the official codenamed "land" and tried to flash it the TWRP recovery reported that "the package is for device 'land', this device is . "
Please help.
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Download unofficial crdroid for now and install a normal rom not treble. As ur a noob

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