Thanks for great tutorial, everything worked as you described - I waited 1 week and it unlocked. Btw I had to find another thread which suggested that the unlock process above only works for US accounts, so I had to create a new XiaoMi account and select US region but I could still use my UK sim card number ok for the rest of the process. That could help a lot of people outside the US who get stuck because of that.
The unlock process above appears to be of people in the US region. I created a new XiaoMi account and selected the US region, but I need to wait 168 hours, not 121 hours to try unlocking the phone. Therefore, it doesn't seems to matter whether it is a US account or not. Sim card number regions seems to not matter at all as well since I could still use my sim card even though it is not a US sim card.
Hey there, i have the Redmi k40 the Chinese version of the poco f3 , it won't let me signin mi account in the device without Chinese sim/number , how did you manage to signin in your Chinese version devices?
I have the Redmi Note 12 NFC Topas, I live in Ireland. I followed the instructions and when I get to "Add account and device" I get a message "Couldn't Add. Please go to Mi Community to apply for ...". I did try changing to the region US. Same error. Any idea's?
Thanks, it worked! I had to wait 7 days to unlock successfully due to the counter wait time... But, it the end, it worked, that is what matters most. 😎😉
congrats! that waiting period is rough but it's great when it works :) If you're able to, please consider becoming a RUclips channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join If not, then liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it online are all great things that can help, too
@@chato555 I don't remember now exactly, but, if I remember correctly I waited a bit longer than the time stated for me to wait. So, when the official method/system asked me to wait 7×24h, I waited a bit longer, like one more day at least, to make sure that I don't do it a bit too early. I wanted to avoid a false start. Patience is key in this process unfortunately... Good luck m8. Hope it works for you too. 😎😉
The miflash unlock thing just won't work for me. I added my account to the phone several times (even tried a completely new miui account set to a different region), but it just keeps telling me to link my account to the phone and never unlocks anything or even gives me a timer. It's such a frustrating experience.
I agree. it really is frustrating. are you adding the account to the "mi unlock" section in the Developer Options menu and making sure you see a success message there?
@@ExplainingAndroid Yeah, it keeps telling me that the account has been added and then the unlock tool tells me to add it again. Same with the completely new account i made. Same after a reset to factory settings. Same with older versions of the unlock tool. etc..
I just realized that some apps such as bank app not allow to be installed on the phone which unlocked bootloader. Like bank app, so if you have that bank account and want to install the bank app on your phone you can't. Then you have to buy a new phone or decide not to that bank app on your phone.
you can just sideload the APK file of the app you can't install via the Google Play Store. you should be able to find the APK file on a website called APK Mirror
@@ExplainingAndroid The app can be installed on the phone, but can't open the app it pop up with the message that not allow to install on jailbreak or routed device, but when install with locked device (boatloader) app working properly. It just cause me a surprise. I now don't prefer unlocked bootloader device anymore.
you should be okay as long as you use the same account/sim card to request the unlock and to actually unlock. just remember to not re-add the account (or another account) in developer options during this wait period
I would try another USB port (try multiple) or try another USB cable entirely. if it still happens then it may be a conflict with your OEM ADB/USB Drivers. so you may need to uninstall the ones you have and then reinstall the one for your OEM (Xiaomi in this case)
@@ExplainingAndroid when I was in fastboot mode I took the sim card out of the phone and put it in another phone in order to see the verification text message. does usb connection on fastboot mode depend on the sim card I used to sign up for my mi account?
Poco x5 pro - device not even shown as unrecognized driver in device manager when on fastboot mode (orange text) the only way it's recognized is if i enter fastbootd mode (blue text) via "adb reboot bootloader". when applying the unlock procedure on fastbootd it get stucked at 50% with error "couldn't verify device"
I'm not sure what the cause is off the top of my head, but I will be happy to try and research a solution to this issue, but I will need you to join the Direct Support tier of the RUclips membership system - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join After that, you can use the Support Thread I created (which helps me to follow up along the way) and it will allow me to dedicate some time and attempt to work through the issue with you
yes, you can still use the phone. just don't go into that developer options menu and manually add your Xiaomi Mi account again (and don't sign out of your Mi account from the Settings app)
@@christopherr.690 nice. I've been waiting for a global version of MIUI for the base Redmi NOte 12 that I own but they still don't see to have one available :(
Hi, I have a Redmi note 12 5g, bought it with CN ROM then I unlock bootloader and flash it with EU ROM. Now my only issues is that to re lock the bootloader. Please help me if you can. Thanks
I'm having issues that the Mi Unlock Tool is not recognizing my phone. My phone is connected, but it says that the Mi Unlock Tool is not connected to the phone.
this tends to be something USB related. it could mean that you need a different USB cable (one meant for data as well as charging). or it could be that you don't have the proper USB/ADB drivers installed from Xiaomi. or that you have a conflict with the USB drivers you have installed. could also mean that the phone doesn't like the USB port you're plugging it into (I don't think they like USB 3.0 ports).
@@ExplainingAndroid Thanks for replying. I'm actually using the USB Cable that came with the phone. How can I check if the proper USB drivers were installed? Hope it's not the USB 3.0 issue cause I can't do anything about it. It kinda came with the laptop.
@@z3n9 maybe this thread can help - forum.xda-developers.com/t/fastboot-problem-on-usb-3-0-ports.3859995/ but I can only suggest you look into a USB hub for your laptop. this could give you some usb 2.0 ports to use
it will pass basic safetynet checks (cts fails but basic test passes). and the device will not be certified but you can manually certify your device - www.google.com/android/uncertified/
Xiaomi PC unlock app GUI is piece of shit. It forces me to enter the phone number ,but the country selection code doesn't not respond to mouse correctly so I cannot select.
Rerun the PC app it I still could not change the country code and could not pass the phone number screen. Then I tried to do it in the phone, and it showed a tiny small capchar which is really hard to solve because I have to keep scrolling. The programmers at Xiaomi are morons.
Also, I just downloaded the PC app from their website, and when I start it, it tells me to download a newer version (7), but if I click the download button, it opens the web browser which tells me that I don't have the permission to view the page. What kind of morons are running Xiaomi?
Not only the Xiaomi homepage shows only the old version 6.5 to download, that version doesn't include the USB driver exe, so if i click "install the drive" (not "driver" but drive.... ah, god....) it fails. And this dumb crappy app doesn't have an option to save the account info, and forces you to press Agree and log in each time you start the app. What a crap.
@@typingcat Same here. I googled the latest version it was looking for and the app started fine. I do have another problem. Google "Xiaomi_Mi_Unlock_Tool_v7.6.727.43"
I'm Just trying to Install a global rom on Redmi Note 12 5G China after unlock bootloader. The mi flash tool give an error saying: " "error:fastboot:error:cant no load 'D: edminote12:\\images\xbl.elf: No such file or directory' . The phone is in fastboot mode loop. Please need help. Thanks.
Hi there My poco m3 is currently running on miui 13 and Android 12 I just want to know that can i root my poco m3 by following your steps from the video on your channel?
Great and comprehensive guide! Managed to do it on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4g, once on Miui 14 and once on HyperOs. Thank you
Thanks for great tutorial, everything worked as you described - I waited 1 week and it unlocked. Btw I had to find another thread which suggested that the unlock process above only works for US accounts, so I had to create a new XiaoMi account and select US region but I could still use my UK sim card number ok for the rest of the process. That could help a lot of people outside the US who get stuck because of that.
The unlock process above appears to be of people in the US region. I created a new XiaoMi account and selected the US region, but I need to wait 168 hours, not 121 hours to try unlocking the phone. Therefore, it doesn't seems to matter whether it is a US account or not. Sim card number regions seems to not matter at all as well since I could still use my sim card even though it is not a US sim card.
Hey there, i have the Redmi k40 the Chinese version of the poco f3 , it won't let me signin mi account in the device without Chinese sim/number , how did you manage to signin in your Chinese version devices?
after you change the rom, if you do like a phone reset, will it reset into the international vesion or the original one?
it will stay on the version that was last installed
@@ExplainingAndroid appreciate the reply sir
I have the Redmi Note 12 NFC Topas, I live in Ireland. I followed the instructions and when I get to "Add account and device" I get a message "Couldn't Add. Please go to Mi Community to apply for ...". I did try changing to the region US. Same error. Any idea's?
Same for my in europe with 12 note pro plus. Ideas?
Thanks, it worked! I had to wait 7 days to unlock successfully due to the counter wait time... But, it the end, it worked, that is what matters most. 😎😉
congrats! that waiting period is rough but it's great when it works :)
If you're able to, please consider becoming a RUclips channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join
If not, then liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it online are all great things that can help, too
Did you wait exactly 7x24h or it can be few hours more?
Asking because got locked from scratch twice...so I have stress of touching anything too early
@@chato555 I don't remember now exactly, but, if I remember correctly I waited a bit longer than the time stated for me to wait. So, when the official method/system asked me to wait 7×24h, I waited a bit longer, like one more day at least, to make sure that I don't do it a bit too early. I wanted to avoid a false start. Patience is key in this process unfortunately... Good luck m8. Hope it works for you too. 😎😉
so how did you manage with the delayed sms. also that means the recovery phone number sim card should be in a seperate phone rght?
I struggled with the delayed sms's but found that there was typically a half hour delay before they arrived.
that sucks so badly. it's good to know that they finally do arrive though, but that wait is unbearable
so how did you manage with the delayed sms. also that means the recovery phone number sim card should be in a seperate phone rght?
The miflash unlock thing just won't work for me. I added my account to the phone several times (even tried a completely new miui account set to a different region), but it just keeps telling me to link my account to the phone and never unlocks anything or even gives me a timer. It's such a frustrating experience.
I agree. it really is frustrating. are you adding the account to the "mi unlock" section in the Developer Options menu and making sure you see a success message there?
@@ExplainingAndroid Yeah, it keeps telling me that the account has been added and then the unlock tool tells me to add it again. Same with the completely new account i made. Same after a reset to factory settings. Same with older versions of the unlock tool. etc..
Will this work on redmi note12r ?
I just realized that some apps such as bank app not allow to be installed on the phone which unlocked bootloader. Like bank app, so if you have that bank account and want to install the bank app on your phone you can't. Then you have to buy a new phone or decide not to that bank app on your phone.
you can just sideload the APK file of the app you can't install via the Google Play Store. you should be able to find the APK file on a website called APK Mirror
@@ExplainingAndroid The app can be installed on the phone, but can't open the app it pop up with the message that not allow to install on jailbreak or routed device, but when install with locked device (boatloader) app working properly. It just cause me a surprise. I now don't prefer unlocked bootloader device anymore.
Can I add the account in developer settings to another sim card than the original one and switch back after the 168 hours has started?
you should be okay as long as you use the same account/sim card to request the unlock and to actually unlock. just remember to not re-add the account (or another account) in developer options during this wait period
while waiting for 121 hours, can u use wifi or only use data from simcard? please answer
hi. the pc usb connection on Fastboot mode is repeatedly disconnecting (it behaves like this only in Fastboot mode). what you suggesting?
I would try another USB port (try multiple) or try another USB cable entirely. if it still happens then it may be a conflict with your OEM ADB/USB Drivers. so you may need to uninstall the ones you have and then reinstall the one for your OEM (Xiaomi in this case)
@@ExplainingAndroid when I was in fastboot mode I took the sim card out of the phone and put it in another phone in order to see the verification text message. does usb connection on fastboot mode depend on the sim card I used to sign up for my mi account?
@@meysamm717 no, the SIM card is not required for the USB connection via Fastboot
Can i just boot into fastboot and insert in that fastboot oem unlocking code?
i wish. xiaomi doesn't allow this (other OEMs like Google, do)
I hope this will solve the problem I have to start using my new Redmi Note 12 Pro MIUI device. But I need to get a pc or laptop first
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Poco x5 pro - device not even shown as unrecognized driver in device manager when on fastboot mode (orange text) the only way it's recognized is if i enter fastbootd mode (blue text) via "adb reboot bootloader". when applying the unlock procedure on fastbootd it get stucked at 50% with error "couldn't verify device"
I'm not sure what the cause is off the top of my head, but I will be happy to try and research a solution to this issue, but I will need you to join the Direct Support tier of the RUclips membership system - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join
After that, you can use the Support Thread I created (which helps me to follow up along the way) and it will allow me to dedicate some time and attempt to work through the issue with you
If the bootloader is unlocked still can receive ota update?
Hi, one quick question, can I still use my device while waiting for that 121 hours to truly unlock my device? Thank you.
yes, you can still use the phone. just don't go into that developer options menu and manually add your Xiaomi Mi account again (and don't sign out of your Mi account from the Settings app)
Do I download the Mi Unlock Tool or XiaoMiTool V2?
When i try to add the account and device, i keep getting a message saying that they system is being upgraded.
I switched from CN to Global on the same phone. How do you relock the phone after?
which phone/model?
@@ExplainingAndroid Xiaomi note 12 pro + Chinese edition.
@@christopherr.690 nice. I've been waiting for a global version of MIUI for the base Redmi NOte 12 that I own but they still don't see to have one available :(
@@ExplainingAndroid the Indian rom will be the only global for this phone I believe.
@@christopherr.690 right, but I thought this released in India already. I have been surprised to not find a download link for the global ROM yet
For step #6, I'm using pre paid card for my phone which only does calls and doesn't have internet. Can this step be done without internet from my SIM?
no, it cannot. because of the unlock process voiding waranty it needs to be done on mobile data
in my xiaomi it showed that I have to wait 334 hours or is it supposed to be like that?
it can be that long in some cases. xiaomi is changing a lot of things with their bootloader unlock process lately
do these steps apply to xiaomi 12 pro?
they should be the same, yes
I'm having issue with "add account and device" it doesn't work just having : couldnt verify, sign into your account again
hi... what if the xiaomi note 12 I recently have does not have developer option? thanks
you have to enable it manually. this video will help - ruclips.net/video/2AHZH2tfGEU/видео.html
Hi,
I have a Redmi note 12 5g, bought it with CN ROM then I unlock bootloader and flash it with EU ROM. Now my only issues is that to re lock the bootloader.
Please help me if you can.
Thanks
Hi; Plz How u get notified that the waiting time is over... Thanks
@ExplainingAndroid How can I bootloader unlock a redmi pad se, wifi version?
I'm having issues that the Mi Unlock Tool is not recognizing my phone. My phone is connected, but it says that the Mi Unlock Tool is not connected to the phone.
this tends to be something USB related. it could mean that you need a different USB cable (one meant for data as well as charging). or it could be that you don't have the proper USB/ADB drivers installed from Xiaomi. or that you have a conflict with the USB drivers you have installed. could also mean that the phone doesn't like the USB port you're plugging it into (I don't think they like USB 3.0 ports).
@@ExplainingAndroid Thanks for replying. I'm actually using the USB Cable that came with the phone. How can I check if the proper USB drivers were installed? Hope it's not the USB 3.0 issue cause I can't do anything about it. It kinda came with the laptop.
@@z3n9 maybe this thread can help - forum.xda-developers.com/t/fastboot-problem-on-usb-3-0-ports.3859995/
but I can only suggest you look into a USB hub for your laptop. this could give you some usb 2.0 ports to use
I also encountered this issue but the method of installing the android bootloader driver works for me. Let me know if you're able to figure out
@@z3n9
thanks it was helpful
You should have mentioned that the user needs to click the gear icon and then install the driver.
net safety pas and device certified yes or no
it will pass basic safetynet checks (cts fails but basic test passes). and the device will not be certified but you can manually certify your device - www.google.com/android/uncertified/
I'm here to thank you! it worked just fine. will I receive system updates? can/should I lock back my redmi note 12 pro?
Thanks a Lot man :)
you're very welcome!
What should i do if i cant find my option developer?
Does this work on the Redmi Note 12 4G?
Edit: I'm also asking whether the Rooting method you have on your channel works on this phone variant.
Wait, so unlock the phone will erase all phone data?
yes
Error message unable to connect phone to Mi Unlock tool despite changing cables.
can i login to my xiaomi account first to get the verification code before proceed to fastboot mode?
yes
Name of your themes pls?
Please Unlock 1128 hours later.And do not add your account in Miui again,otherwise you will wait fromscratch??????????what error ????????
that's correct. wait that many hours before adding/removing a mi account or trying to unlock the bootloader again
Xiaomi PC unlock app GUI is piece of shit. It forces me to enter the phone number ,but the country selection code doesn't not respond to mouse correctly so I cannot select.
Rerun the PC app it I still could not change the country code and could not pass the phone number screen. Then I tried to do it in the phone, and it showed a tiny small capchar which is really hard to solve because I have to keep scrolling. The programmers at Xiaomi are morons.
Also, I just downloaded the PC app from their website, and when I start it, it tells me to download a newer version (7), but if I click the download button, it opens the web browser which tells me that I don't have the permission to view the page. What kind of morons are running Xiaomi?
Not only the Xiaomi homepage shows only the old version 6.5 to download, that version doesn't include the USB driver exe, so if i click "install the drive" (not "driver" but drive.... ah, god....) it fails. And this dumb crappy app doesn't have an option to save the account info, and forces you to press Agree and log in each time you start the app. What a crap.
@@typingcat Same here. I googled the latest version it was looking for and the app started fine. I do have another problem. Google "Xiaomi_Mi_Unlock_Tool_v7.6.727.43"
I'm Just trying to Install a global rom on Redmi Note 12 5G China after unlock bootloader. The mi flash tool give an error saying: " "error:fastboot:error:cant no load 'D:
edminote12:\\images\xbl.elf: No such file or directory' . The phone is in fastboot mode loop. Please need help. Thanks.
Hi there
My poco m3 is currently running on miui 13 and Android 12
I just want to know that can i root my poco m3 by following your steps from the video on your channel?
I need lock it again 🙏
x2 speed, thank me later
It gave me 888 hours to wait lol.
mine 334 hours