How to understand whether bootloader is locked or not? - Xiaomi Mi Max Questions & Answers

Hi, I've just received my Mi max 64gb with a Miui 8 version 6.6.16.
Now I'd like to update it with the latest miui 8 dev version 6.7.7 but I don't know whether the bootloader is already unlocked or not. In order to flash latest miui 8 dev I do need unlocked bootloader even using custom update package via updater app right?
How can I understand it then whether my bootloader is unlocked or not?
Thanks in advance

Aratheba said:
Hi, I've just received my Mi max 64gb with a Miui 8 version 6.6.16.
Now I'd like to update it with the latest miui 8 dev version 6.7.7 but I don't know whether the bootloader is already unlocked or not. In order to flash latest miui 8 dev I do need unlocked bootloader even using custom update package via updater app right?
How can I understand it then whether my bootloader is unlocked or not?
Thanks in advance
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Just try whatever you wanna try and you will know I guess...
Try this: http://en.miui.com/thread-279195-1-1.html

nijel8 said:
Just try whatever you wanna try and you will know I guess...
Try this: http://en.miui.com/thread-279195-1-1.html
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I just don't wanna risk to brick it of course, that's why I haven't tried yet to flash anything.
Thanks for your post, but for the next two weeks I won't be able to use a pc. I was looking for something that let me check by myself using the phone only. I guess there's no other way than using a pc then.

if you use fastboot it will tell you
Tapatalk on Mi Max

g_BonE said:
if you use fastboot it will tell you
Tapatalk on Mi Max
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Thanks. I have to use a pc then.

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Mi 5 ROM 7.2.4.0 Global Multi OFFICIAL

Avialiable for Download
Official link:
http://en.miui.com/download-299.html
Download links:
Recovery: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V7.2.4.0.MAAMIDC/miui_MI5Global_V7.2.4.0.MAAMIDC_34991805c6_6.0.zip
MD5: 34991805c63a5d9949b0f8827b9fbbbd
SIZE : 1224M
Fastboot: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V7.2.4.0.M...DC_20160129.0000.14_6.0_global_992f0435b3.tgz
MD5: 992f0435b3d5c7e75660c357c02cebb3
SIZE :1414M
Important Note:
For flashing the Fastboot ROM you need to download the MiFlash tool attached here (currently this tool support only 64bit operating system)
p1nky said:
Avialiable for Download
http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#443
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I can only see china rom, can you please share the download link.
There is a topic about 7.2.4.0 global on miui.com, but read permission is needed, so I cannot open it - http://en.miui.com/thread-260030-1-1.html
JanHavlicek said:
There is a topic about 7.2.4.0 global on miui.com, but read permission is needed, so I cannot open it - http://en.miui.com/thread-260030-1-1.html
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Same for me as well and no download link in download section too.
---------- Post added at 03:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 PM ----------
they changed it. It was available today, also the threat in the en.miui.com board .... Don't know what they did
p1nky said:
they changed it. It was available today, also the threat in the en.miui.com board .... Don't know what they did
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No issues i have shared the download link in a new thread, searched hard to get it.
official link is working rigth now.
@ mohitgalaxy3 did you find the dev rom also?
seems big... 1.2GB
Anyone install it successfully?
I'm running the dev 6.31 version and using the built in updater to try and install the global edition
My only thought was since I'm running a dev Ed it won't let me update to a global ROM?
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dsarch21 said:
Anyone install it successfully?
I'm running the dev 6.31 version and using the built in updater to try and install the global edition
My only thought was since I'm running a dev Ed it won't let me update to a global ROM?
Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk
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I'm quite sure you'll need to do a wipe to install it.
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Thanks I'll try
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first of all you need windows x64 and the latest x64 miflash from here http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=attachment&aid=NjE4NDc5fGM4ZTg0NTA0fDE0NjAwNTg3NjN8MTYwNzg2NjM3NXwyNjAwMzA%3D
then you will be able to flash the fastboot rom to locked bootloader mi5
With this global Rom, we don't need to unlock bootloader right?
Just following the Flashing guide is ok?
After installing it, do we still have OTA update?
Orochimaru94 said:
With this global Rom, we don't need to unlock bootloader right?
Just following the Flashing guide is ok?
After installing it, do we still have OTA update?
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Yes to all.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
Yes to all.
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Nice,
Just have to wait the next flash sales in China and hope i can get one 128G
Been running this since yesterday. Running nicely
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i'm on a locked bootloader and i can't install the global rom with the updater app, it says the it can't verify the package.
tried to do it with the edl method, but the phone doesn't show up in the device manager, probably some driver issue.
is the rom worth all the hassle?
Will this Rom work on the 128GB model? Or does it have a special version?
Does the native backup work well after I flash the global ROM from China ROM?
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warsp1te said:
i'm on a locked bootloader and i can't install the global rom with the updater app, it says the it can't verify the package.
tried to do it with the edl method, but the phone doesn't show up in the device manager, probably some driver issue.
is the rom worth all the hassle?
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I only got my phone yesterday so was buzzing I could update to global ROM day 1. Like you I get the cant verify message when trying to update.
Flashing isn't an option for me as my windows laptop is a mess. It's barely functional.
Luckily I have got all the Google apps working fine on Chinese rom. It's annoying though as it shouldn't be difficult to update the ROM.

Downgrade from MIUI Latest Weekly Beta to Stable ROM

due to a possible difference in Bootloader, I'm hesitant to do this.
anyone who tried to downgrade from global BETA Oreo to the global stable one without ROOT and I still have locked Bootloader?
Thank you.
Flash via fastboot and you will be just fine. http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
CrazyBeaver2377 said:
Flash via fastboot and you will be just fine. http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
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Thank you. It needs unlocked BL as I check. Xiaomi unlock seems requiring a 2 days waiting time for the unlock code. is it not possible with Locked BL? someone will collect the phone in the next 2 hours
engineer000 said:
Thank you. It needs unlocked BL as I check. Xiaomi unlock seems requiring a 2 days waiting time for the unlock code. is it not possible with Locked BL? someone will collect the phone in the next 2 hours
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Xiaomitool can do it without unlocked BL I think. http://www.xiaomitool.com/
CrazyBeaver2377 said:
Xiaomitool can do it without unlocked BL I think. http://www.xiaomitool.com/
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Thank you. Let me try that. I need the fastboot firmware, right? Thank you.
engineer000 said:
Thank you. Let me try that. I need the fastboot firmware, right? Thank you.
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And, did it work?
CrazyBeaver2377 said:
And, did it work?
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it requires unlock BL
im still in beta. not possible via recovery?
Download the stock global firmware, go to system update and click menu in the top right and select package it should work from there I've just done it on my mix from global to beta and on my max from beta to global, mix has locked bootloader but max is unlocked it will only flash if the package is right
stevoswifty said:
Download the stock global firmware, go to system update and click menu in the top right and select package it should work from there I've just done it on my mix from global to beta and on my max from beta to global, mix has locked bootloader but max is unlocked it will only flash if the package is right
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You can go from global to dev this way, but not the other way around..
CrazyBeaver2377 said:
You can go from global to dev this way, but not the other way around..
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I did on my mi max but that has an unlocked bootloader
Hi i've bought this mi mix 2 from another guy. It' s global version and it has MIUI 9.2 GLOBAL STABLE ( 9.2.3.0 NDEMIEK) but Nightly. How can i return to stable? This phone as no root and has lock bootloader.

[Request] : Vivo V9 Bootloader Unlock

I am waiting for bootloader unlock procedure for this device. So that i can try out treble images.
Request
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joeehakim said:
Request
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Sent from my vivo 1723 using XDA Labs
impossible broo
anish.mvj said:
I am waiting for bootloader unlock procedure for this device. So that i can try out treble images.
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I am disappointed with the vivo product because it can not unlockbootloader
I have also bought this phone (Vivo V9). Is it true that the bootloader cannot be unlocked? How come?
Yes it cannot be unlocked.
zencooler said:
I have also bought this phone (Vivo V9). Is it true that the bootloader cannot be unlocked? How come?
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vivo never release it's kernel source code
richardyusan said:
vivo never release it's kernel source code
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Why????
Rishabh28239111 said:
Why????
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i think it's for their business, bbk (mother company of oppo, vivo, and oneplus) only release kernel source code for oneplus
oppo and vivo for average user without tweaking oriented
oneplus for high performance phones and android geeks
That means i can't install lineage os 15.1 or 16
On my vivo v9????
We just wait for hacker user to unlock bootloader
This so dumb. It sucks. Still waiting how to unlock bootloader and root the phone
Anyone please try this and reply.. Thanks
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/06/Vivo-Bootloader-Unlocker.html?m=1
Or try this
https://romprovider.com/2018/06/vivo-v9-v9-youth-root-twrp/amp/
Please reply if successful... Thanks
Buying this phone was the worst decision I made in my life. I can't wait to get rid of it.
Pinto$ said:
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/06/Vivo-Bootloader-Unlocker.html?m=1
Or try this
https://romprovider.com/2018/06/vivo-v9-v9-youth-root-twrp/amp/
Please reply if successful... Thanks
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i tried this too, but some files are missing from firmware and those files are required to install TWRP in phone,
also i found impossible to unlock bootloader, tools given to unlock bootloader are not working.
just find way to unlock bootloader and phone will be rooted
Help root vivo v9 plis .... not work
DarkWolf said:
i tried this too, but some files are missing from firmware and those files are required to install TWRP in phone,
also i found impossible to unlock bootloader, tools given to unlock bootloader are not working.
just find way to unlock bootloader and phone will be rooted
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which file missing?
edit..alot of missing file
Unlock my device please help me

Latest Official Stock Rom V10.0.2.0.PDLMIFJ Is Now Available On MIUI Website

Hi All,
Good News
Latest Official Stock Rom V10.0.2.0.PDLMIFJ Is Now Available On MIUI Website I.e https://en.miui.com/download-354.html
Dear All My Question Is That How To Flash This ?
Easiest Step-Wise Guideline Will Be Highly Appreciated In This Regard.
Thanks In Advance.
Thanks,
MUHAMMAD Asif Qasim
Is this the January update?
saggel said:
Is this the January update?
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No Its 5 December Full Stock Rom.
too mutch problem with pie
Oreo better for me now
dochdoc said:
too mutch problem with pie
Oreo better for me now
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No Dear Its Not Like That, I Have Been Using Android P 9.0 Since December & I Don't Have Much Complain.
But After December Patch Release Its Not Installing In My Mobile Device. Somehow There May Be A Partition Issue. So That Is Why I Created This Thread For Flashing.
Thanks.
aasiaasi said:
But After December Patch Release Its Not Installing In My Mobile Device.
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problem
Somehow There May Be A Partition Issue.
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more problem
Camera2api
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problem
bluetooth audio issues
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other problem
dochdoc said:
problem
more problem
problem
other problem
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Dear This Is Not Considerable For Me. As Mobile Device Works Faster Then Oreo. Battery Going Good, Applications Execute Smoothly & ETC...
Waiting Rom V10.0.X.0.PDLMIF or custom rom official
Kindly Guide Me How To Flash ? As I am Already On Android P , With Stock V10.0.1.0.PDLMIFJ
aasiaasi said:
Kindly Guide Me How To Flash ? As I am Already On Android P , With Stock V10.0.1.0.PDLMIFJ
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download miflash setup, install it and use with it unpacked fastboot rom files
mikomut said:
download miflash setup, install it and use with it unpacked fastboot rom files
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Kindly Share The Steps If Possible ?
aasiaasi said:
Kindly Share The Steps If Possible ?
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1. install this: http://api.en.miui.com/url/MiFlashTool
2. download this: https://en.miui.com/download-354.html (Download Full ROM)
3. unpack tgz file so you see files with *.bin extension
4. enter fastboot mode (turn off the device, press the volume– key and the power button at the same time, then connect the device to the PC with a USB cable, you need correct drivers (probably included in MiFlashTool))
5. run MiFlash, pick correct folder where rom files are and press Refresh if you see your device and then press flash with clean all option selected (ofc it will delete all your data)
i think it work moreless as is described above, for more info use google or this link: http://en.miui.com/thread-960590-1-1.html (ignore that unlocking steps its for MIUI phones) and this http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
but i never flash my A2 Lite, only my old Redmi 3 with MIUI ROM ... so i don't try this steps my self, maybe wait if someone more experienced will answer you
One Quick Question.
Before The MiFlash Tool Process Execute , Should Bootloader Unlocked ?
aasiaasi said:
One Quick Question.
Before The MiFlash Tool Process Execute , Should Bootloader Unlocked ?
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Can Someone Answer It Please ?
aasiaasi said:
Can Someone Answer It Please ?
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I have not tried to flash the mi a2 lite yet but when I have done it on the redmi note 4 you could flash it unlocked with a custom rom. If it was already locked and you were trying to flash the same version of the official firmware it would not flash, so my advice would be try flashing it locked and if that doesn't work unlock it and try again. The point being either locked or unlocked it will not brick your phone unless the flashing process is interrupted.
aasiaasi said:
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Before The MiFlash Tool Process Execute , Should Bootloader Unlocked ?
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yes +
the bootlader always open, just in case
I Am Sorry To Say Thay I Am So Much Confused And Afraid Of That I Will Brick My Phone.
How To Flash Stock Rom On A2 Lite Which Is Already Running Android P. Every Suggestion That I Am Getting Confusing Me.
What About The Bootloader Unlocking ? How To Flash Stock Rom With The Help Of Miflash Tool ?
Can Someone Provide Me The Solution.
Sorry For The Inconvenience
aasiaasi said:
I Am Sorry To Say Thay I Am So Much Confused And Afraid Of That I Will Brick My Phone.
How To Flash Stock Rom On A2 Lite Which Is Already Running Android P. Every Suggestion That I Am Getting Confusing Me.
What About The Bootloader Unlocking ? How To Flash Stock Rom With The Help Of Miflash Tool ?
Can Someone Provide Me The Solution.
Sorry For The Inconvenience
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there you have info about unlocking: http://en.miui.com/thread-5141442-1-1.html
Isn't the MiFlash tool exclusively for Miui-roms?
Mansil234 said:
Isn't the MiFlash tool exclusively for Miui-roms?
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Yeah that's what I thought but it might be possible that it also works on Android One, the tool probably just runs the shell/bash scripts inside the ROM folder and I guess those are adjusted for every release (at least I hope so)

Can you Convert CN Version Phone to Global Version via flashing rom?

i just broke my Asus Rog 2 wondering if i buy CN Version if i can flash Global rom like we could with ASUS ROG 2... or anyone with phone should i skip and buy ASUS ROG 3 which is coming out shortly.
I understand NFC not in CN Version
hashcheck said:
i just broke my Asus Rog 2 wondering if i buy CN Version if i can flash Global rom like we could with ASUS ROG 2... or anyone with phone should i skip and buy ASUS ROG 3 which is coming out shortly.
I understand NFC not in CN Version
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yes!
johnny886 said:
yes!
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So just download latest update and put in root of storage?
As with ROG2 had to change vendor fingerprint via root first just want to check i can flash straight to Global with out all the bricking that is happening. aso do you find it a good build quality?
hashcheck said:
So just download latest update and put in root of storage?
As with ROG2 had to change vendor fingerprint via root first just want to check i can flash straight to Global with out all the bricking that is happening. aso do you find it a good build quality?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/nu.../unbrick-tool-nubia-red-magic-5gmade-t4127957
I have a Chinese Device.
I just downloaded the Global ROM and installed via system update.
All working well.
samussamus1 said:
I have a Chinese Device.
I just downloaded the Global ROM and installed via system update.
All working well.
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Hello samus,
where do I download the Global Rom?
Thanks in Advance!
samussamus1 said:
I have a Chinese Device.
I just downloaded the Global ROM and installed via system update.
All working well.
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Are you sure its so simple? Did you unlock bootloader?
tott2003 said:
Are you sure its so simple? Did you unlock bootloader?
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Hi Tott
Yes it really is this simple, I'll share the latest link for 4.13 below.
Be warned: The download speed is very slow today as this is a brand new release and everyone is downloading at once.
http://rom.download.nubia.com/Europe/NX659J/V413/NX659J-update.zip
Also, no, bootloader does NOT have to be unlocked.
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Sam
samussamus1 said:
Hi Tott
Yes it really is this simple, I'll share the latest link for 4.13 below.
Be warned: The download speed is very slow today as this is a brand new release and everyone is downloading at once.
http://rom.download.nubia.com/Europe/NX659J/V413/NX659J-update.zip
Also, no, bootloader does NOT have to be unlocked.
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Sam
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Hi Sir Sam,
Is there any special technique for me to successfully flash Global ROM in my RM5G CN ROM? Tried this version as well but I'm stuck in 25% and an error message keeps popping up saying that the installation was aborted (something like that). Is there any setting I have to turn on or off for this to work?
I'm currently on CNCommon_v6.23
TIA
cavjr08 said:
Hi Sir Sam,
Is there any special technique for me to successfully flash Global ROM in my RM5G CN ROM? Tried this version as well but I'm stuck in 25% and an error message keeps popping up saying that the installation was aborted (something like that). Is there any setting I have to turn on or off for this to work?
I'm currently on CNCommon_v6.23
TIA
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The reason its failing is because you have a later version of the rom already.
6.23 is more up to date than 4.13
If you wish to change to a lower rom you would need to flash via the recovery menu.
If it still fails, you can use the fastboot bypass method to install TWRP and flash from there instead.
If you use the bypass method you dont unlock you bootloader. And flashing the official rom via twrp will overwrite twrp after a successful flash. Making it stock once more.
Patrick Morgan said:
The reason its failing is because you have a later version of the rom already.
6.23 is more up to date than 4.13
If you wish to change to a lower rom you would need to flash via the recovery menu.
If it still fails, you can use the fastboot bypass method to install TWRP and flash from there instead.
If you use the bypass method you dont unlock you bootloader. And flashing the official rom via twrp will overwrite twrp after a successful flash. Making it stock once more.
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Thanks for the information Sir, I was able to flash the NON-EU v.3.12 via UnbrickTool from Sir @JerryLin last night, and now I feel very blessed! :laugh:
Thanks!
hashcheck said:
i just broke my Asus Rog 2 wondering if i buy CN Version if i can flash Global rom like we could with ASUS ROG 2... or anyone with phone should i skip and buy ASUS ROG 3 which is coming out shortly.
I understand NFC not in CN Version
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Why u discuss Rog 2 in this section, this is for Radmagic 5G
Go to Rog 2 questions and answer and ASK tks!

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