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Hey guys, i had trouble unlocking my phone following different guides and now that i've done it, i thought i would share the steps i did so it may help other users.
Let's do this:
1. First turn off any VPN both on your pc and phone.
2. Download the mi unlock tool.
3. On your phone disconnect your main mi account. (we will create a new mi account that we gonna only use for the unlocking process)
4. On Pc create a new mi account with email only. (you won't use any phone number in the whole process.)
5. On Pc go to your email box and click on the link to activate your mi account.
6. On your phone add your new mi account account (it will ask you phone number just choose "other ways to sign in" and put your new mi account "email and pass")
7. On your phone go to Additional settings > developper options. and check the OEM unlocking.
8. On Pc go to i.mi.com they will ask you to upgrade your account. don't do it. instead click on the find device purple bouton. (it doesn't matter if it locate your phone or not).
9. On your pc let that window open and minimize it. Open Mi unlock tool.
10. Turn off your phone and boot on fast boot "volume down + turn on" connect your phone to your pc and press "Unlock".
Your phone should get unlocked instantly when reaching 100%. Press reboot phone.
PS: If you still having trouble you can create as many mi accounts as you want and try the different steps again.
Hi
Not working, created new account, added it to my new Redmi Note 5 for unlock, all step done, but had the 360 hours to wait message at the end.
Unlock process gets to 99% and then "Current account is not bound to this device" message. If I do that I have to enter my phone number.
Does it matter if I have a SIM inserted?
Ok, after chasing the magic unicorn and 8 accounts later I can say that I have my doubts that it is possible with any of these methods.
You really have to wait 15 days to unlock. This really lowers the value of this phone a lot.
PS.: You need the (official) Dev ROM (global/chinese doesn't matter I guess) so that you can maybe unlock it in 15 days. Otherwise you get the "Current account is not bound to this device" no matter what you do.
luminouche said:
Hi
Not working, created new account, added it to my new Redmi Note 5 for unlock, all step done, but had the 360 hours to wait message at the end.
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No it supposed to work instantly, make another mi account and try again.
NetDwarf said:
Ok, after chasing the magic unicorn and 8 accounts later I can say that I have my doubts that it is possible with any of these methods.
You really have to wait 15 days to unlock. This really lowers the value of this phone a lot.
PS.: You need the (official) Dev ROM (global/chinese doesn't matter I guess) so that you can maybe unlock it in 15 days. Otherwise you get the "Current account is not bound to this device" no matter what you do.
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I know the pain that's why i shared my experience. Lol
For your previous question it doesn't matter to have the sim card or not.
Other than that my friend got a new vince phone and unlocked it with those steps after 3 attempts with 3 different accounts. The third account made him meet the magic unicorn.
voila its working with first attempt,thanks
What was the message in the other two attempts? @amine4ever
AkashAlien said:
voila its working with first attempt,thanks
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Do you have some tip we can add to the steps?
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What was the message in the other two attempts? @amine4ever
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The error was that it has to wait some days before he can unlock it. And he bypassed it with new account.
Hmm, I always get the "Current account is not bound to this device" message if I dont bind it.
PS.: Is it possible that you need an old main/first account?
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no i just used my old account,it came up with error:wait 360 days,created a new acc,bind device, tried unlock,worked
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NetDwarf said:
Hmm, I always get the "Current account is not bound to this device" message if I dont bind it.
PS.: Is it possible that you need an old main/first account?
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try flashing developer rom ,
I already use the dev ROM otherwise I wouldn't even be able to bind the account.
I guess the problem is that you need an old account for this method.
PS.: Btw the method described here is without binding if I understand it correctly, but I tried it with and without.
NetDwarf said:
I already use the dev ROM otherwise I wouldn't even be able to bind the account.
I guess the problem is that you need an old account for this method.
PS.: Btw the method described here is without binding if I understand it correctly, but I tried it with and without.
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without binding it doesnt work, u need to bind it and locate device in mi site
Yeah ok, that is what I did because I had to. I just can't get over the 360h cap and it gets reset every time I change account.
How old is the first/main account you are using, @AkashAlien?
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Yeah ok, that is what I did because I had to. I just can't get over the 360h cap and it gets reset every time I change account.
How old is the first/main account you are using, @AkashAlien?
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having the same problem, if i try it with a secondary account it says not bound, tried everything in this post
Crom4rtie said:
having the same problem, if i try it with a secondary account it says not bound, tried everything in this post
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To get to the 360h wait you need to bind your account. If you get the 86006 error you probably need to use one of the dev ROMs (Global or Chinese).
NetDwarf said:
To get to the 360h wait you need to bind your account. If you get the 86006 error you probably need to use one of the dev ROMs (Global or Chinese).
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Thanks, i fixed it by using a older version of mi unlock and with a second account
Crom4rtie said:
Thanks, i fixed it by using a older version of mi unlock and with a second account
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Care to share your Mi Unlock app?
EDIT: IT WORKS!
I used the old version miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10 (link https://www.xiaomigeek.com/download-mi-flash-unlock-tool.html) instead of the latest 3.3.525.23.
Other than that, just follow the steps from OP.
No need binding.
Old ver of mi unlock doesn't check for binding (although it still asks to login - use the new account to login to mi unlock)
HRSE said:
Care to share your Mi Unlock app?
EDIT: IT WORKS!
I used the old version miflash_unlock-en-2.3.803.10 (link https://www.xiaomigeek.com/download-mi-flash-unlock-tool.html) instead of the latest 3.3.525.23.
Other than that, just follow the steps from OP.
No need binding.
Old ver of mi unlock doesn't check for binding (although it still asks to login - use the new account to login to mi unlock)
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i used the old version as well, it works guys, no need to wait 15 days, i tried with my old acc, got error:need to wait 360h, then created a new acc, binded it, unlock, done
If anyone else can't unlock, try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083/post76632325
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Hey guys,
my Redmi Note 5 Global arrived today. I have the permission for unlock since 2 years, so I tried to unlock it with no success. First I got an unknown error and after some attempts I got the message: Couldn't Unlock "After 360 hours of trying to unlock the device".
Is there a way to solve this? I've found no solution so far, would a new mi account with new permission solve the problem?
Try it or die said:
Hey guys,
my Redmi Note 5 Global arrived today. I have the permission for unlock since 2 years, so I tried to unlock it with no success. First I got an unknown error and after some attempts I got the message: Couldn't Unlock "After 360 hours of trying to unlock the device".
Is there a way to solve this? I've found no solution so far, would a new mi account with new permission solve the problem?
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A new account would help.
Read this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...solved-bypassing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083
Hoschie1983 said:
A new account would help.
Read this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...solved-bypassing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083
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Tried 2 new account. First I get an error that my account is not bound to the device, then I bind it and the 360 hours message is back
The secret trick is not to Bind your account in Developer Options, but just log in on the device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/8kf0ln/fyi_xiaomi_disabled_waiting_time_of_360_hrs/
corkiejp said:
The secret trick is not to Bind your account in Developer Options, but just log in on the device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/8kf0ln/fyi_xiaomi_disabled_waiting_time_of_360_hrs/
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Then there's the following error. Tried it with 3 mi accounts, with and without VPN, disabled firewall...
Don't know what I'm doing wrong :|
Try it or die said:
Then there's the following error. Tried it with 3 mi accounts, with and without VPN, disabled firewall...
Don't know what I'm doing wrong :|
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Have you logged in to the same account on phone as the unlock tool. Again Don't BIND in developer options.
corkiejp said:
Have you logged in to the same account on phone as the unlock tool. Again Don't BIND in developer options.
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Yes. Everytime the same error
These are the steps I'm doing, maybe there's something obvious wrong or I'm too stupid^^
1. Try to unlock with first account --> 360h
2. Reboot phone, logout from mi account. Login into the second mi account.
3. Reboot in Fastboot --> sign out on the mi unlock tool and sign in with the second account --> current account is not bound to the device.
After the 360h message from the first account, the mi unlock tool should be not touched?
Edit: Tried also the way with removing the device from I.mi.com. My RN5 has no inserted sim card, is that a problem? Just wifi.
Edit 2: Tried also with closing mi unlock tool between the 2 unlock attempts and with inserted sim card, same result.
Try it or die said:
Edit 2: Tried also with closing mi unlock tool between the 2 unlock attempts and with inserted sim card, same result.
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Uhmm, you should also try to clear the cache of MI unlock tool. Otherwise, it gives you same error no matter how many times you try. That's what I'd do. It might not work but try it and redo the procedure. Share the results
Ghoul159 said:
Uhmm, you should also try to clear the cache of MI unlock tool. Otherwise, it gives you same error no matter how many times you try. That's what I'd do. It might not work but try it and redo the procedure. Share the results
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How can I clear the cache of the unlock tool?
Try it or die said:
Hey guys,
my Redmi Note 5 Global arrived today. I have the permission for unlock since 2 years, so I tried to unlock it with no success. First I got an unknown error and after some attempts I got the message: Couldn't Unlock "After 360 hours of trying to unlock the device".
Is there a way to solve this? I've found no solution so far, would a new mi account with new permission solve the problem?
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This Guide works for me for the Global Version 4/64 with Simcard
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/solved-bypassing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083
Try it or die said:
How can I clear the cache of the unlock tool?
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Can't exactly remember. Look in file menu for about option in mi unlock tool and in that if I remember correctly there should be a log button. If you click that a directory will open. Remove all the files. It may not be accurate as I'm not at home right now.
Ghoul159 said:
Can't exactly remember. Look in file menu for about option in mi unlock tool and in that if I remember correctly there should be a log button. If you click that a directory will open. Remove all the files. It may not be accurate as I'm not at home right now.
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It worked with an older version, thanks anyway!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ing-360h-wait-to-unlock-t3791083/post76632325
Xiaomi has fixed the issue, so now you will have to wait 360h.
sganguly said:
Xiaomi has fixed the issue, so now you will have to wait 360h.
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I wondered, I fiddled a bit with the config, and I saw:
C:\Users\me\Downloads\miflash_unlock-en-3.3.525.23\config\app_info
Inside:
"http://update.miui.com/updates/mi-updateV6.php?v=1.0.0.0&c=4.1&d=miflash_unlock"
Maybe there's a way to call an OLDER api version
I don't have time to play with that, but maybe it's a good hint to solve the issue.
Cheers,
It saying Could not unlock after 50 hours of try. even it tried about 10 seconds.
when i need to get permission request to unlock
only thing i see that download unlock tool
i try to do with all steps available but no unlock and no massage from xaomi to wait or any thing
thanks for help
Try it or die said:
Then there's the following error. Tried it with 3 mi accounts, with and without VPN, disabled firewall...
Don't know what I'm doing wrong :|
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you can try to turn off sync in your mi account
Unlocking the bootloader
While unlocking the bootloader, I went to developer settings and was trying to unlock the device.
Don't disconnect from the network, sign out of your Mi Account, perform a factory rest, or erase system data. If you've already done any of the above, add your Mi Account again; otherwise, you won't be able to unlock your device.
I was getting this error, after restarting the phone, signing out and signing in; the same issue.
I even did a factory reset but had the same issue.
Please let me know what can be done.
Hey guys I'm in big trouble
Short story I tried to update to MIUI 12 and ended up with only bootloader working, I followed this guide getdroidtips.com/guide-flash-miui-rom-xiaomi-devices/#How_to_Flash_Xiaomi_Firmware_using_Fastboot to flash the stock rom but I installed Global instead of Chinese (My phone is chinese), when I boot it says that "this miui version cant be installed on this device, looks like my bootloader have been locked again.
I tried flashing the correct rom with mi flash tool but no success
If anyone has any idea of what I need to do please tell me I absolutely dont know what to do :/
Thanks in advance
You should try to unlock the bootloader again.Remember, you can only re-open with the account you first opened.
https://en.miui.com/unlock/
gravitytx12 said:
You should try to unlock the bootloader again.Remember, you can only re-open with the account you first opened.
https://en.miui.com/unlock/
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Thanks for your response!
I tried unlocking it again but it tells me that I need to add my account in the MIUI settings which of course I can't do.
My phone came with an already unlocked bootloader when I bought it because it's a chinese version with global rom.
Do you think the account needed to re unlock the bootloader could be the one the seller used to unlock it the first time ?
Tom403 said:
Thanks for your response!
I tried unlocking it again but it tells me that I need to add my account in the MIUI settings which of course I can't do.
My phone came with an already unlocked bootloader when I bought it because it's a chinese version with global rom.
Do you think the account needed to re unlock the bootloader could be the one the seller used to unlock it the first time ?
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possibly opened with the seller's account,if the seller cannot unlock, the only method is EDL,authorized account is required for this and the back cover needs to be removed.
gravitytx12 said:
possibly opened with the seller's account,if the seller cannot unlock, the only method is EDL,authorized account is required for this and the back cover needs to be removed.
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Ok, I'll see with the seller then.
There's something I don't understand with EDL, what step needs an authorized account?
If I open my phone, short-circuit the pin to enter EDL mode then flash the fastboot rom via Mi Flash Tool will I be just asked to login at some point ?
I tried to connect to account_auth.exe and I get the message "This computer is bound to your PC, you can start now". Does this mean that my account is authorized ?
The differents guides explaining how to check if an account is authorized never show this and I'm not getting that red error message so that's weird
Tom403 said:
I tried to connect to account_auth.exe and I get the message "This computer is bound to your PC, you can start now". Does this mean that my account is authorized ?
The differents guides explaining how to check if an account is authorized never show this and I'm not getting that red error message so that's weird
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you are getting this error because your account is not authorized.xiaomi services have this account if you find a completely informal service maybe they will help or a quality not offical phone service.The repairers who think that they will repair the device can make the device brick.You should be careful and finally,you can take a look at it, maybe it will work.
https://chimeratool.com/en/models/xiaomi
gravitytx12 said:
you are getting this error because your account is not authorized.xiaomi services have this account if you find a completely informal service maybe they will help or a quality not offical phone service.The repairers who think that they will repair the device can make the device brick.You should be careful and finally,you can take a look at it, maybe it will work.
https://chimeratool.com/en/models/xiaomi
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Thanks for the advice, I'll look into that
Quick update in case someone is going through the same problem and need some help:
I contacted this guy on whatsapp +7 967 777-15-98, cost me 29usd and the guy had to try like 3 times over team viewer until it worked but in the end it did.
So yeah basically for now the only solution seems to be paying random dudes in Ukraine :/
Let's hope Xiaomi change their policy or someone find a bypass to this EDL authorization bullsh*t
Tom403 said:
Quick update in case someone is going through the same problem and need some help:
I contacted this guy on whatsapp +7 967 777-15-98, cost me 29usd and the guy had to try like 3 times over team viewer until it worked but in the end it did.
So yeah basically for now the only solution seems to be paying random dudes in Ukraine :/
Let's hope Xiaomi change their policy or someone find a bypass to this EDL authorization bullsh*t
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Do you recommend this boy ?, I contacted him yesterday but for not wanting to pay 4 extra dollars I decided to go with another one but he doesn't give me an answer
Radag99 said:
Do you recommend this boy ?, I contacted him yesterday but for not wanting to pay 4 extra dollars I decided to go with another one but he doesn't give me an answer
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Yeah it's quite expensive but I can confirm it works, he's the only one I can recommend as he's the only one I paid
If you found a cheaper one it might be worth waiting a bit for him to respond, be sure to Google his phone number to be sure it's not a scam tho
please help me to fix problem which is
Couldn't Unlock Please add your account in MIUI's setting Developers Options Mi unlock status
Do u git it a fix 4 this problem :crying:
mattafixx said:
please help me to fix problem which is
Couldn't Unlock Please add your account in MIUI's setting Developers Options Mi unlock status
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Your account may not have unlocking permission. I don't know recently created account have unlocking permission or not. Go to unlocking page to be sure.
kekesed97 said:
Your account may not have unlocking permission. I don't know recently created account have unlocking permission or not. Go to unlocking page to be sure.
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Exactly... been trying for hours to unlock Redmi Note 7 with a newly created Mi account... Thankfully I read this and remembered I had an old account from a year or so back and figured out the password for that account and logged into it on the phone also and BOOM, UNLOCKED instantly!
solved
I got the message when trying to unlock the device.
I restarted pressing the three buttons, and the device was already erased, and worked OK
Hi everyone, I'm trying to unlock my phone's bootloader to try a ROM, but whenever i try, mi unlock tool keeps showing me the error 1004, on device status"unlocked or locked"
And the same thing when pressing unlock after verifying device, please help
Yamin_bableyk said:
Hi everyone, I'm trying to unlock my phone's bootloader to try a ROM, but whenever i try, mi unlock tool keeps showing me the error 1004, on device status"unlocked or locked"
And the same thing when pressing unlock after verifying device, please help
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Have you tried with a differen MIUI Account?
@Yamin_bableyk
if it is a used one, it may be that it has already been activated. a second time is not possible. Then you have to contact the seller. He must delete it from his xiaomi account.
Kenny13554 said:
Have you tried with a differen MIUI Account?
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Yes i did, still the same thing
beicuxhaven said:
@Yamin_bableyk
if it is a used one, it may be that it has already been activated. a second time is not possible. Then you have to contact the seller. He must delete it from his xiaomi account.
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You mean it's already been unlocked ?
Because it's not, there's no account other than mine in it.
Yamin_bableyk said:
You mean it's already been unlocked ?
Because it's not, there's no account other than mine in it.
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You are using the most recent version which you downloaded from here?
Apply for permissions to unlock Mi devices
en.miui.com
Maybe even try reinstalling the tool! Also make sure not to use any VPN in the background...
have exactly the same issue with my poco F2 Pro right now. tried all different versions of the Mi Unlock Tool. It always just shows this error. Tried on 3 different PCs with different cables. Don't have VPN. Please tell me if you found a solution.
Have not tried a new Mi Account yet.
I fixed it for myself... Don't know which step exactly helped, but I had removed a lot of Xiaomi "bloatware", so what I did was reinstalling all the standard apps with the tool "XiaomiADBFastbootTools" which I had used to remove these apps. Afterwards I flashed the current ROM again with recovery as described here: https://www.bgr.in/how-to/flash-miui-11-recovery-rom-xiaomi-smartphone-android-10-856737/
Then signed out of MI account on the phone, signed in again. Went to developer options and did the request to unlock again. Then it worked right away.
So maybe the problem is that you are missing one of the necessary miui apps on your phone
you can try to use qr code on mi unlock
i had the same error on my f2 pro
hi guys, question does unlocking bootloader will wipe out all the data? and if so. would you recommend a back up software that can literally back up all apps and app data?
I am having same issue. Unknown error 1004. Device Mi 11t pro.
jhotayex said:
I am having same issue. Unknown error 1004. Device Mi 11t pro.
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Same here with RN11_SPESN on 13.0.13
And now?
I had the same problem.It is mainly a device or sim verification problem.If you have unknown error 1004 problem you also probably can't sync your phone number with mi cloud.
Solve:"First create a xiomi account using only email address , don't add phone number yet.Then insert a sim card on your phone in slot one whice you will add later.
Log in in that phone using the same account you created using only email address and add account from developer option>>mi unlock status and don't add phone number yet.Then login to your mi account from mi unlock app on your PC.Then they will ask to add a phone number.Add that phone number of slot 1.Then an sms or call with a verification code will be sent on your phone. Verify .And then try to unlock.
It will work 100% insha Allah.
Saiyad Abu Naeem said:
I had the same problem.It is mainly a device or sim verification problem.If you have unknown error 1004 problem you also probably can't sync your phone number with mi cloud.
Solve:"First create a xiomi account using only email address , don't add phone number yet.Then insert a sim card on your phone in slot one whice you will add later.
Log in in that phone using the same account you created using only email address and add account from developer option>>mi unlock status and don't add phone number yet.Then login to your mi account from mi unlock app on your PC.Then they will ask to add a phone number.Add that phone number of slot 1.Then an sms or call with a verification code will be sent on your phone. Verify .And then try to unlock.
It will work 100% insha Allah.
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Works for me. Thank you so much
You are welcome.
Saiyad Abu Naeem said:
I had the same problem.It is mainly a device or sim verification problem.If you have unknown error 1004 problem you also probably can't sync your phone number with mi cloud.
Solve:"First create a xiomi account using only email address , don't add phone number yet.Then insert a sim card on your phone in slot one whice you will add later.
Log in in that phone using the same account you created using only email address and add account from developer option>>mi unlock status and don't add phone number yet.Then login to your mi account from mi unlock app on your PC.Then they will ask to add a phone number.Add that phone number of slot 1.Then an sms or call with a verification code will be sent on your phone. Verify .And then try to unlock.
It will work 100% insha Allah.
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I never get asked to add a number on mine I logged in on google
conducked said:
I never get asked to add a number on mine I logged in on google
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Create an account using email...
Don't add google or facebook.
Saiyad Abu Naeem said:
Create an account using email...
Don't add google or facebook.
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my next problem is they dont send the text message to me lol
conducked said:
my next problem is they dont send the text message to me lol
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Add phone number from the mi unlock tool app.
Don't add phone number before that.
You have to verify your phone number through mi unlock tool app.
Follow the instructions properly.
Saiyad Abu Naeem said:
Add phone number from the mi unlock tool app.
Don't add phone number before that.
You have to verify your phone number through mi unlock tool app.
Follow the instructions properly.
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yeah i did that before on an account now it says i need to confirm it again cause i logged out the first time it had a error, so when i log in it says text verification but i never get the text