Cannot unlock bootloader, phone not recognized in fastboot (RN7) - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Questions & Answers

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.

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Redmi pro rom problem

Hi everyone!
I have bougth a Redmi Pro on Gearbest and it came with Chinese/English Version of MIUI.
After a week of usage, i turned off my xiaomi and when i turned back on, it stucked on a Mi logo. Far as i discovered searching on web, it was a bug that other peopel have reported too.
I took a opportunity of having this bug to fix, to put other rom on the phone. A rom with Portuguese language witch is my mother lang.
I tried to put the new rom via "SP Flash took" with the fastboot mod but without success.
I requested the unlocking on Xiaomi Unlocking site and when they repplyed and i connected the xiaomi to the computer, the program (XiaomiMiFlash) gave me an error message telling ""Couldn´t verify device. Current account is diferent from the account info in the device"
No i can´t do nothing with the phone.
Can you guys have some idea how can i solve this?
Thank you all!
There is a good chance that the phone is already unlocked.
What was the problem with fastboot? Maybe drivers issue?
Have you tried flashing TWRP? If it takes then the phone is unlocked and you can proceed with flashing the xiaomi.eu or globerom.
kremmit said:
There is a good chance that the phone is already unlocked.
What was the problem with fastboot? Maybe drivers issue?
Have you tried flashing TWRP? If it takes then the phone is unlocked and you can proceed with flashing the xiaomi.eu or globerom.
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Tks 4 the support!
About the Fastboot i putted the phone on fastboot mode and i disabled the Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows. I connected the phone to the computer and started to run the SP Flash Tool. After the process was completed it wont gave me any result because the phone still stucked on Mi logo..
I did'n tried the TWRP because in every tutorial tells me that i need to go to the Developer Mode and activate the USB debugging i can not access to that because the phone don't give me more than the Mi logo.
hmm the fastboot method should have worked. Have you tried it on another computer, maybe 32bit windows?
When finished flashing with miflash in fastboot did it say it was ok at the end or did it give you an error? Als tried to reboot a few times after flashing without usb cable in the phone?
kremmit said:
hmm the fastboot method should have worked. Have you tried it on another computer, maybe 32bit windows?
When finished flashing with miflash in fastboot did it say it was ok at the end or did it give you an error? Als tried to reboot a few times after flashing without usb cable in the phone?
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Im losing my mind!
I tried again in my father's desktop wich have a 64bit windows 7 (I havent a 32 bit at home. I will try to get one borrowed)
I tried with the SP Flash Tool following a guide from "xiaomitips" and, in this computer, the program dornt even recognize my phone. I push the Download button but that give me no signal.
Is there any other way to do this? Other ways to put the rom in the phone? (Sorry the noob language)
franciscobcl said:
Im losing my mind!
I tried again in my father's desktop wich have a 64bit windows 7 (I havent a 32 bit at home. I will try to get one borrowed)
I tried with the SP Flash Tool following a guide from "xiaomitips" and, in this computer, the program dornt even recognize my phone. I push the Download button but that give me no signal.
Is there any other way to do this? Other ways to put the rom in the phone? (Sorry the noob language)
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I'm out of ideas at this point.
I had some trouble with fastboot that my phone did restart when in fastboot mode.
Then i had to change the order of plugging in the cable and starting the program but after that all worked.
No idea what next ...
I had this issue with a Redmi 3. I can't remember the exact solution but I believe you have to have the developer ROM installed in order to unlock the bootloader. Maybe if you search for an anterior model such as the Redmi 3 you will find more information on how to load your ROM. I'm sure that it's the same method for most Xiaomi phones. Good luck!
I heard about do a Hard Reset but i dont know how to do that because i cant access to the OS of the xiaomi.
Is there a way to do a hard reset with the xiaomi stucked on Mi logo?
Tks!
Happy 2017 for all!
I tried to put my phone one Recovery Mode but it is blocked. Its like the phone on this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTzdQpex7BQ
How can i unlock this?
I never could get into the xiaomi recovery either but i managed to flash twrp through fastboot though.
franciscobcl said:
Tks 4 the support!
About the Fastboot i putted the phone on fastboot mode and i disabled the Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows. I connected the phone to the computer and started to run the SP Flash Tool. After the process was completed it wont gave me any result because the phone still stucked on Mi logo..
I did'n tried the TWRP because in every tutorial tells me that i need to go to the Developer Mode and activate the USB debugging i can not access to that because the phone don't give me more than the Mi logo.
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Hi
Does your problem with sp flashtools and flashing the ROM be solved ?
Sent from my Redmi Pro
I had this problem, but I'd installed TWRP already. But you shouldn't need USB Debugging on to flash TWRP. If you manage to flash TWRP, flash a new ROM (I recommend xiaomi.eu (I think they have Portuguese)) and wipe the Dalvik cache, /cache, and /data (you probably won't have to wipe /data/media).
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Have you tried a different cable, that is why mine wasn't recognized at first.
I'm having the same problem here. The phone rebooted itself when I changed the locale, and hung at the Mi logo. I already had TWRP flashed. I also took the opportunity to install a new ROM; the Global Dev ROM. It installed with no errors and I wiped the Dalvik, cache, etc. Still hangs at the Mi logo, but this time without the little loading dots at the bottom. Any suggestions?
Update: I can bring it back to the original state with the loading dots and "powered by Android" at the bottom with a backup I took before flashing the new rom, but still no progress.
I managed to restore my phone using the video:
Flash Xiaomi Redmi Pro Using SP Flash Tool [Locked Bootloader]
I can't post links since I don't have enough posts here yet, but search for it on Youtube.
Update: It seems like the unlocking permissions on my account have been retroactively rejected, I wonder if that has something to do with it. I also can't seem to find the Global ROM for the Redmi Pro anymore, just the China one. Does anyone have a link for the official Global ROM on the Xiaomi site?
Update 2: Suddenly I have unlock permission again, without reapplying, so that's cool. I installed the Eu HMPro ROM, everything's working well so far.
Phosphenes said:
I managed to restore my phone using the video:
Flash Xiaomi Redmi Pro Using SP Flash Tool [Locked Bootloader]
I can't post links since I don't have enough posts here yet, but search for it on Youtube.
Update: It seems like the unlocking permissions on my account have been retroactively rejected, I wonder if that has something to do with it. I also can't seem to find the Global ROM for the Redmi Pro anymore, just the China one. Does anyone have a link for the official Global ROM on the Xiaomi site?
Update 2: Suddenly I have unlock permission again, without reapplying, so that's cool. I installed the Eu HMPro ROM, everything's working well so far.
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What I did bro ?
I still have the same problem?
franciscobcl said:
Hi everyone!
I have bougth a Redmi Pro on Gearbest and it came with Chinese/English Version of MIUI.
After a week of usage, i turned off my xiaomi and when i turned back on, it stucked on a Mi logo. Far as i discovered searching on web, it was a bug that other peopel have reported too.
I took a opportunity of having this bug to fix, to put other rom on the phone. A rom with Portuguese language witch is my mother lang.
I tried to put the new rom via "SP Flash took" with the fastboot mod but without success.
I requested the unlocking on Xiaomi Unlocking site and when they repplyed and i connected the xiaomi to the computer, the program (XiaomiMiFlash) gave me an error message telling ""Couldn´t verify device. Current account is diferent from the account info in the device"
No i can´t do nothing with the phone.
Can you guys have some idea how can i solve this?
Thank you all!
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You could try dowloading the official rom and then download the CHINESE version of mipc suite then enter fastboot and connect the phone
Normally the chinese mi pcsuite automaticly detects the phone is in fastboot mode, you could use google translate to translate it all just choose redmi pro on model selector (the top selection bar)the text there is untranslateable just choose the one that says pro
And then under it chose the one that translate to chinese
After That there's two tick box under it, choose the ROM you downloaded
After that chose the one that translate to install brush package, if it doesn't work choose the download brush package next to it
Thus method worked for me when my phone bricked hope it helps you

GUIDE: Flash Xiaomi Mi 5S from Chinese ROM to Global Rom WITHOUT UNLOCKING

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..
Agirretxd said:
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...
cerietke said:
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

Oneplus 5 trouble with unlocking bootloader and TWRP

Hello this is my first post. I have searched the threads and internet for answers but I have not been able to find a solution.
I have been customizing my phones since the days of baked black bean on my galaxy S1, but I am no expert at this stuff. Until about a week ago, I was happily running RR on the OPO (great ROM) but it has gotten a bit slow so I figured it was time to get a OP5.
When I boot into fastboot, my device is recognized with the command fastboot devices. My phone showed the following:
fastboot mode
product_name - QC_Refernce_Phone
VARIANT - MSM UFS
BOOTLOADER VERSION -
BASEBAND VERSION -
SERIAL NUMBER - c7ccda2
SECURE BOOT - yes
DEVICE STATE - locked
When I ran fastboot oem unlock, CMD prompt shows FAILED, however, the option to unlock the bootloader shows up on the OP5. I go through the process and wipe data. My phone now shows that it is unlocked, and I go into developer options to get advanced reboot/USB debugging/verify OEM unlock is still enabled. When I go back to fastboot, I am unable to flash TWRP. I have now seen a number of errors, usually:
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed) or target did not report max download size, or command write failed (no error). I have tried installing 4 different versions of ADB/fastboot from different sources, and I have tried TWRP cheeseburger 46, 58, and 62. I have also tried two different USB ports and 4 different USB drivers.
Does anyone know what could cause these issues or how to get TWRP installed? Any help would be much appreciated. I really want to get rooted and get substratum running.
hmm
did you type fastboot devices to check that u got connection ? do you have another pc to try ? another usb port
edit: also try disable developer option and aplly it again with oem unlock tapp
EDIT2: if you cant still get it work you can try
Advanced settings -> Backup & reset -> Reset all settings and after that unlock bootloader
I was able to solve this by using a friend's laptop and installing the drivers and abd. Worked like a charm and I was able to flash magisk for root.
For anyone else having this issue, try another pc if you can. I'm guessing this was either an issue with adb on my machine or a problem with the device drivers.
bro do u find solutions for this
I found an actual fix for this problem. Basically I had to download Large Address Allocation Tool (LAA) which you can find online. I would link to it but I do not have the website handy.
I found this solution after soft bricking my phone by installing Oreo (I don't suggest using VPN to pretend you are in Canada. Just run the beta or wait for the US release).
Essentially, you just need to run this tool on your adb.exe. From what I understand, the issue is just that adb is not using enough RAM. I think you'll need to be running Windows 7 64bit with at least 4GB RAM. I hope this info can help someone else!
jsnell said:
I was able to solve this by using a friend's laptop and installing the drivers and abd. Worked like a charm and I was able to flash magisk for root.
For anyone else having this issue, try another pc if you can. I'm guessing this was either an issue with adb on my machine or a problem with the device drivers.
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Ever since i ditched windows and went with ubuntu i have not had one single driver issue, not one single hiccup on anything. It's been two months.. I'm never going back. lol. Every time I use adb and or fastboot it always works.

Unable to unlock bootloader after 327 firmware update

Hey guys i just updated to firmware 327 from 326.. I am using fully stock rom with locked bootloader.. I wanted to unlock bootloader but was unable to do so.. Whenever I try to run the unlock.bat file the black cmd screen remains stuck and nothing happens.. Plz help me i wanna try few roms so help me to unlock bootloader (6gb variant)
Is this because of the latest firmware??
Hi.
Link for official unlock tools
Look on the Driver & Tools
Version UnlockTool 2018/05/04548.6 KBytes
Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader
Notice:
Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App,
including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your
andriyhar said:
Hi.
Link for official unlock tools
Look on the Driver & Tools
Version UnlockTool 2018/05/04548.6 KBytes
Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader
Notice:
Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App,
including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your
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Bro official unlocking method will void warranty even after i relock my bootloader later right? So i wanna do it the unofficial way so i can relock bootloader and go back to stock if I wish and would get ota updates
I unlocked my boooader after updating to 327.
Is your phone detected in Fastboot mode?
baunthiyal said:
I unlocked my boooader after updating to 327.
Is your phone detected in Fastboot mode?
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Yes it's detected.. Bt the black cmd screen gets stuck while unlocking
Any solution guys plz need help
try using cmd prompt in administrator mode....
ujilraj said:
try using cmd prompt in administrator mode....
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Tried already bro nothing works i read somewhere that windows 10 have issues to unlock bootloader and everything works fine with windows 7.. But this thing doesn't make any sense according to me :/
Well, I am not an expert in this. It should just work. And the Windows 10 thing is absurd. I am using Windows 10. Plus, development mode is not enabled in my laptop.
Credits to the following -
@Sudeep Duhoon for this guide - [UNLOCK/RELOCK] Bootloader Unofficailly and Flash TWRP+Root
ASUS for phone, drivers, rom, this and that
Mod edit. Link removed. Reference: https://forum.xda-developers.com/one...rward-t3765018
@Saktis_STi for raw factory rom
@Shivam Kumar Jha for fixing the script
@Sujeet Ranipa for drivers link
@esashwin for testing
Use unlock.sh instead of unlock.cmd
If the phone is indeed detected in fastboot mode using
Code:
fastboot devices
, try running the script from unlock.sh instead of unlock.cmd.
I have not been unable to flash fastboot stock ROM from this laptop using the .bat file but for some reason, .sh file works fine.
Just install Git on windows. It will give you a wrapper to run shell scripts on your windows machine (Git BASH).
Again, I am not an expert. This might not work but at least it won't corrupt anything.
This happened to me as well, its problem with your pc(i mean drivers or just your os or maybe the usb ports, use 2.0 ports preferably) i have two pcs with windows 10 installed in both. One is updated and the other outdated. It failed in my updated pc, tried all methods like install, uninstall drivers, disabled driver signing, used different cables, used different usb ports 3.0, 2.0 but nothing worked. Atlast i gave it a try with my outdated windows 10 pc. It worked liked a charm. It has something to do with the drivers i suppose. Try in a different pc it might just work right for u as well
_uchihaitachi_ said:
Tried already bro nothing works i read somewhere that windows 10 have issues to unlock bootloader and everything works fine with windows 7.. But this thing doesn't make any sense according to me :/
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Try anyother pc
Many users solved unlock problems by changing pc
yuvatheja said:
This happened to me as well, its problem with your pc(i mean drivers or just your os or maybe the usb ports, use 2.0 ports preferably) i have two pcs with windows 10 installed in both. One is updated and the other outdated. It failed in my updated pc, tried all methods like install, uninstall drivers, disabled driver signing, used different cables, used different usb ports 3.0, 2.0 but nothing worked. Atlast i gave it a try with my outdated windows 10 pc. It worked liked a charm. It has something to do with the drivers i suppose. Try in a different pc it might just work right for u as well
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Ok bro thanks for help.. Will try on another pc coz my pc has only 3.0 and 3.1 ports ?
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Try anyother pc
Many users solved unlock problems by changing pc
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Ok bro thanks for help
Phone is not detected.
baunthiyal said:
I unlocked my boooader after updating to 327.
Is your phone detected in Fastboot mode?
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I have this same issue my phone is not detected.
Please help.
I too have same problem
C:\>cd unlock
C:\unlock>fastboot devices
J7AAGF02D693CWW fastboot
C:\unlock>unlock
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Begin fastboot flashall
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Earse Data: Yes
Support All device
Solution to unlocking bootloader where screen blacks out on flashing
yuvatheja said:
This happened to me as well, its problem with your pc(i mean drivers or just your os or maybe the usb ports, use 2.0 ports preferably) i have two pcs with windows 10 installed in both. One is updated and the other outdated. It failed in my updated pc, tried all methods like install, uninstall drivers, disabled driver signing, used different cables, used different usb ports 3.0, 2.0 but nothing worked. Atlast i gave it a try with my outdated windows 10 pc. It worked liked a charm. It has something to do with the drivers i suppose. Try in a different pc it might just work right for u as well
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I had the same issue, after reading to many webpages, stumbled on this official unlock tool apk. Once the bootloader is unlocked using the app, the phone reboots into ASUS UNLOCK MODE with device status as unlocked and message to restart the phone. Heres the catch this is already the fastboot mode so flash TWRP at this stage. If you restart the phone in fastboot before flashing twrp, on running the flash cmd the screen of your phone would black out with a message "press any key to shutdown". Hope this helps.
unlock tool apk
then how do I install that official unlock tool in fastboot mode. since I can only access CSC FASTBOOT MODE.

How to flash stock rom to Mi Note 2 with fastboot only (no PC)

Please could someone guide me on how to flash either a stock rom onto my Mi Note 2?
I have been told by an admin elsewhere on here that it is possible to re-flash the stock rom that is already on a device using fastboot but I do not know how.
I am presuming no PC will be involved as the current system will not boot fully and therefore cannot be used to set USB developer options etc.
Thanks in advance.
A PC is used in this operation. You will need fastboot and adb drivers and mi flash. You can find lots of tutorials about the fastboot flash on google. Even on Mi Note 2's subforum on the miui forum.
alexmanu1 said:
A PC is used in this operation. You will need fastboot and adb drivers and mi flash. You can find lots of tutorials about the fastboot flash on google. Even on Mi Note 2's subforum on the miui forum.
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Hi @alexmanu1: Oh dear, then I'm still stuck because my phone cannot get through the android setup screens. It has been like this since I did a simple factory reset.
I posted this on the MIUI forum and a moderator told me that I did not need a PC to re-flash the same stock rom already on the phone. His response is here: https://en.miui.com/thread-4960565-1-1.html
The reason I need a non-pc solution is that following a factory reset, I go through the setting of region, wi-fi etc but after I select "set up as new", my phone is stuck on "Checking for updates" (no matter how long I wait or what wifi I am on).
I thought I would try to install a new stock rom to see if that would fix the issue. However, in order to unlock with the Mi bootloader unlock tool, I need to enable some options under developer menu, which is not possible when I cannot get to any menus :crying:. Also, I cannot utilise an SD Card (if that would even help), because the Mi Note 2 does not have an SD Card slot. Furthermore, I cannot write to the phone's storage because the phone defaults to USB charging mode so nothing is visible when connected to a PC with a USB cable.
Any further comments on what the MIUI moderator told me (or any other ideas I could pursue)?
Thanks!

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