yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] alain belay:
one more information I don't know if it can help, when I flashed first, I tried the "xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMAXPro_6.8.4_v8-6.0" and a message said "failed. This rom is for helium and this is hydrogen phone". Which is strange because mine is helium(4GB/128GB).

Then I tried with the "xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMAX_V7.5.6.0.MBCCNDE_v7-6.0" rom, and everything got ok, last message "success. The phone will reboot in 5 seconds", and from then, dead all over...
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] nijel8:
Looks like you installed hydrogen TWRP and that caused all your problems.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] alain belay:
I've been very careful to install the helium twrp from this thread...
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] SubZeroNexii:
Can someone tell me what is the difference between using this method and using official bootloader unlock? Are there any downsides using this method? I could keep the warranty this way, that's why I'm asking.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
First of all unlocking officially will not void your warranty. But installing cutom roms will void your warranty. This means that

as long as you are in stock rom you will not lose warranty even it is rooted and officially unlocked

. Secondly the EDL method flashing recovery will no longer work in the latest stock roms because they have updated the security. Even downgrading to an earlier version of stock rom and installing recovery through EDL and then installing latest custom miui rom will also not work because it will not boot. Best idea is to unlock officially and install whatever custom rom you want and the moment you want to give to xiami to claim warranty, install stock rom via fastboot.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
I'm currently stuck in 8.1.3 because of the new security features you described.

As I think many users in this thread are in the same situation - could you describe a little bit how the official unlock works / what it affects?

1) Will Fingerprint still be usable after official unlock?

2) Can I do a full TWRP backup, unlock and then restore the backup? If yes probably just the data partition right?

3) What ROM do I need to install first to do the official unlock? Can I just flash it via TWRP? Because Mi Flash of Roms does NOT work correctly as I always get an error after a couple of seconds.

4) I already requested but never used an unlock with my mi account months ago. Can I request again or do I need a new mi account?

5) What else do we need to know about stock unlock?

Thank you very much!
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
1. fingerprint works

2. yes. Actually after unlocking you will lose nothing. Your data apps and everything will remain as it is. Partition will remain same.

3.I installed fastboot image of 8.0.03 in my helium. In the beginning i also was not able to get into EDL mode. But I persisted and succeeded. I did it with xiami mi flash. My phone also was booting upto miui logo for a second and the screen used to become black.

4. the same request will do. But while unlocking you login with your phone number and make sure only one device, the present one, is connected.

5. Sometimes the unlocking will throw up error messages, but dont go on do it repeatedly. wait one or two days it will work. For me it worked after many attempts. Make sure your internet is stable and fast. Mine unlock attempts ended at 50%. But the moment logged in with the phone number and made sure only one device is connected. After unlocking nothing changed on my phone. Now "find my phone" is also is working. Actually the unlock bootloader is introduced by xiami to protect their device from third party vendors who usually injected a lot of bloat apps.

I hope you are clear
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Great, thank you!

About 2) That's cool. I read that also the internal storage will be wiped but I suppose that's only if you are on stock and the partition is encrypted right?

About 3) Will the Global Stable ROM work or do I need a developer ROM? I suppose because of the version number you used a global stable?

The problem is that flashing the ROM via Mi Flash does NOT work in my case. So is a twrp flashed ROM "enough"?

And I NEED to be logged in with a mi account? But only while unlocking right? Because I don't want to use a mi account in the future to be honest...

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
Any rom will do while unlocking. but are you able to flash stock rom via twrp? for unlocking you need to be logged in their account both on the pc and on the phone.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
About System and Data Partition - yes. Maybe or probably Boot too, so if thats enough...

But I can just try and see if it works? Or can I "damage" something while trying?
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] bezdakcz:
Hi. I have a hardbricked phone(updated to Global BETA 6.12.8 and phone doesn't start since). I tried to flash global ROM, MiFlash says can not read COM3.

I never disassembled a phone before. Someone here has said that it's enough to take out the battery and use miflash.

Can anyone guide me through the battery removal process? Do I have to also remove the plate covering the motherboard? And disconnect something in the phone?
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
Are you sure it is hardbrick? Because of some security update by xiami many people were not able to boot their phone. If it starts and miui logo just come and goes, then it is not hard brick. You can easily revive your phone by flashing via EDL. It will take some tries before the mi flash detects the phone.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] bezdakcz:
No Mi logo, nothing. No vibration. :(
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] 897987:
Still at Mi logo

Done everything according to the guide, and still at Mi logo state.

Installed drivers under Win 7/64 without disabling enforcement. Should I reinstall them having enforcement disabled?

Thanks, I'm close to give it up.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Unlocked my Mi Max officially now.

And you were right - because i unlocked with the EDL method before - the storage remained the same and was not wiped and everything works great.

When i now install 8.1.4 from here

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-8-4.33268/

the phone will boot just normally even with TWRP installed?

UPDATE: Yes it will. Works :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] caniranges:
Hi

I installe TWRP, SUpersu an global rom, then rebbooted

My screen went dead. No Bootloop, no lights, no vibration, no logo just like the other guy

nothing happens when i charge it or try to boot into twrp.

it is bricked.

i tried to repeat step 6 then step 6 & 7.

Mi flash wont recognise my phone .

Even my computer says usb error occured last time and so it wont recognise my phone

What can i do pls?
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Are you sure that EDL is not working? You don't see anything when the phone is entering EDL Mode! Just try to hold power for a couple of seconds and then VOL+ and VOL- and then plugging in.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
I think the OP should put a line in the beginning of the thread that his method wont work with latest roms. So many people can avoid bricked phones.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] oatcooky:
Definitely need to put a warning about locked bootloader devices possibly getting bricked if they try to install TWRP on 8.1.4 or later.

I had unlock permission for my RN3Pro and I used it to unlock that phone. I got the Hydrogen and I tried to unlock but it kept failing at the 50% mark. Now I checked my unlock status on the MIUI official website and it says my unlock request has been rejected with no way to reapply. This is nuts... Xiaomi are turning into idiots, maybe they want to sell new phones every year instead of letting users tinker.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] pathuri97:
Not working with the latest MIUI ROM's.

Me too! It is NOT working with the latest MIUI ROM.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] caniranges:
Most certainly, i did try it .

i tried holding down for 2 seconds then 5 then ten then 1 minute

each time, i rebooted my pc then tried again

i have been frantically trying. you have seen the others.

Well, im going to take the phone to a repair shop so they can unscrew that plate covering the battery connector.

Maybe ill have better luck with a battery pull and restart into edl
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] reccate:
1. Hold VOL+, VOL- and POWER together with your phone still connect to the PC till vibration (your phone should vibrate during this procedure, if not - it will not works).

2. You should see phone in Device manager as "Qualcomm, HS-USB QDLoader 9008" if not reinstall drivers for device which is new (you can find it in the MiFlash folder).
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] oatcooky:
Maybe Xiaomi are bricking phones that use the EDL workaround to get TWRP. Something similar happened to the Redmi Note 3 Pro, I used the hacked emmc_appsboot.mbn file to force a bootloader unlock to be able to flash TWRP. I couldn't flash any MIUI based ROM afterward because they would install the original bootloader, which would then hard brick the device. The only way out would be to force EDL mode using a button press combo or using the test point method with the phone opened up.

I finally got an official bootloader unlock for my old RN3Pro but I haven't been able to unlock my Mi Max, and now it seems my unlock request was rejected. Xiaomi are screwing around with all of us.

I would advise anyone flashing via TWRP or EDL to use emmc_appsboot.mbn from MIUI 8.1.3 or earlier or just remove the file from the flash package.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
What kind of rom is the 8.1.5 for Mi Max Pro? I only find a 8.1.5 CHINA stable or a 8.1.6 GLOBAL stable in the forums.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] dvdivx:
What happens after you flash 8.1.6 is that you can reflash with the same rom but with the older emmc file. It won't boot but will allow you to flash an older rom. 8.1.3 works fine and can be rooted. Only problem is that the OP method here doesn't work anymore. It flashes MI briefly then nothing. Won't boot into TWRP at all. If you install TWRP on the 8.1.3 rom it works but formatting data makes the roms no longer boot. Flashboot roms are the only roms that boot.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mobilio:
I am on 8.1.5 eu Rom now
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] panyan:
So:

1) if you are on 8.1.3 or less, you are on the old emmc which means that you CAN use this guide to flash TWRP in EDL mode while you have a locked bootloader and then flash your custom roms through TWRP. Result; Bootloader: Locked, Recovery: TWRP.

2) if you are on a rom later than 8.1.3, you have the new emmc which means that you have two options:

2A) flash the old emmc from 8.1.3 or less, once you are on the older emmc, you CAN use this guide to flash TWRP in EDL mode while you have a locked bootloader and then flash your custom roms through TWRP. Result; Bootloader: Locked, Recovery: TWRP.

2B) use the official bootloader unlocking method which means that you can then be on any version (e.g. 8.1.6) and flash TWRP and then flash your custom roms through TWRP. Result; Bootloader: Unlocked, Recovery: TWRP.

Advantages and Disadvantages:

Methods 1 and 2A use the old MIUI versions, so you may not be getting the latest hardware code improvements. However, these methods arent dependent on the Xiaomi unlocking process, which can be a bit problematic. These both result in the bootloader remaining locked, but with TWRP recovery.

Method 2B is the "proper" way to do it. By flashing newer versions of MIUI, you may get better hardware performance from underlying code improvements. However, this method means that you have to go through the Xiaomi unlocking process, which can be a bit problematic. This results in both the bootloader being unlocked and the recovery being TWRP.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] caniranges:
My phone appears to be permanently bricked then.

I tried the system in the OP

before

people started talking about it.

I got into Twrp, installed a Rom and rebooted .

The screen went dead forever.

So unfortunate, because 2 days after suddenly all the complaints appeared on this thread

If i had waited 2 more days, i wouldnt have used this method and i would have unlocked my bootloader first.

i disconnected the battery and repeated steps 6 and 7.

It starts flashing then stops at approximately 198 second every time, i open my phone and try again.

This is a sample log.

It doesnt matter what i flash either.

I tried flashing the 8.1.3 fastboot rom and the 8.0.3 rom specific to my 64gb hydrogen Prime Brick

The results are about the same - flash fails after 194-198 seconds with the same "cannot receive hello packet".

Here is a sample log

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

[179.80 COM3]:[COM3]:start flash.

[181.83 COM3]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!

[184.35 COM3]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!

[186.88 COM3]:try to reset status.

[188.92 COM3]:Switch mode back

[188.92 COM3]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!

[191.46 COM3]:try to reset status.

[193.49 COM3]:Switch mode back

[193.49 COM3]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!

[196.02 COM3]:try to reset status.

[198.08 COM3]:Switch mode back

[198.08 COM3]:cannot receive hello packet

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Did you try to flash TWRP after the broken flash? It's not exactly the same thing but for me (after installing 8.1.4 on a locked bootloader via EDL installed TWRP and flashing mi logo after this) it worked. I had to reboot to EDL again after the failed flash attempt. But after the reboot I could flash TWRp and restore my old backup with 8.1.3.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
Even in the future EDL method may not be possible. Xiami wants us to go through official unlock process. Those of you who have not unlocked their devices please don't try this method. If you do, you run the risk of bricking your phones.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] caniranges:
Youre right

Its not the same thing.

My phone can go into EDl mode, and itll get recognised as COM 03 instead of COM 10.

The flash fails after 198 seconds whether its TWrp or a ny Rom ive tried.

Theres no flashing logo or any such thing.

I am ordering a repair kit so i can take it appart to do the test point method
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] can_85:
Doesnt need to disassemble device!

Hold Volume + and Volume - after restarting device, then plug in cable and refresh Mi Flash

credits: Doom Slayer

https://xdaforums.com/mi-max/how-to/guide-install-global-miui8-root-t3435594
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
There is an update for global mi max prime. It is 8.1.6. The changelog says improved security. One wonders what is this improved secuirty? Those who update to this version and who are on locked bootloaders, please be careful about using EDL to flash recovery. Your device may brick
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sadnessblues:
i here own a 32gb 3gb ram of mi max,after i install twrp using edl mode,the process show "success" but when i boot up with vol up and power button the Logo flashes like 1 sec then it went power off,did not go to recovery mode,any clue?
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] BohArie:
i got the problem same as sadnessblues.. 4s success on miflash.. but when i try to go to twrp by pressing volume + and power button.. my device vibrate then show about 1 sec MI logo then blank.. is there anything i can do??
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
I have same issue with you, 1sec Mi Logo and vibrate, then few seconds later, Mi Logo and vibrate pop up, looping and can't into TWRP or nether ROM, please help with your experience. Mine is 3GB/64GB version, thanks in advance,

P.S I have logged into TWRP mode for once and after installed ROM, and everything lost, reached to Kuching and Sadnessblues situation,

:crying::crying::crying:
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] knk1990:
Finally got TWRP - Downgrade to 8.1.2.0 global. 8.1.3.0 still has the quick flashing Xiaomi logo and then nothing.

http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.1.2.0.M...DI_20161107.0000.00_6.0_global_efe7c05e8d.tgz

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For anyone on 8.1.3.0-8.1.4.0 who is having issues getting root / TWRP and wants stock firmware. This is for Hydrogen.

1. Install official MiPhone drivers

2. Download and install MiFlash beta.

3. Download and unpack TWRP for miflash: 32gb or 64-128gb thanks [MENTION=7203420]Abdess76[/MENTION].

4. Download for Hydrogen 8.1.2.0:

http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.1.2.0.M...DI_20161107.0000.00_6.0_global_efe7c05e8d.tgz

5. Run MiFlash with admin rights.

6. Turn off the phone, plug the cable to PC and halfway to the phone.

7. At the same time press Volume + and Volume - and plug in the cable.

8. Extract the 8.1.2.0 rom

9. Refresh MiFlash phone should show up. (If it didn't then make sure you did it right and u got drivers)

10. Navigate to your unpacked rom and flash it with miflash. Select clean all in options.

11. Unpack TWRP and flash the same way you flashed the rom.

12. Unplug phone, wait a few seconds and boot it holding power button UP. You can release power button once you see the MI logo.

13. You should be in TWRP, flash supersu or whatever else you want.

Pretty sure I could've just flashed the EMMC from 8.1.2.0 and achieved the same thing lol.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] BohArie:
i try this step... its working flawlessly, but 1 sec mi logo bug occur after i flash resurrection remix v5.7.4...
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] knk1990:
Were you able to boot into stock rom prior to trying to flash resurrection remix?
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
Hi KnK1990,

I am trying with your help but I am stuck on step 10, error message comes up "no enough storage available..... " ,

how can I sort out this issue, again thanks and greatly appreciated,
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
I got the same but it's okay. At that point the relevant partition is already written. So i would recommend to reboot the phone (it won't boot by the way) and get into EDL mode again. Then use the instructions from page 1 / flash TWRP with Mi Flash. Then boot into TWRP with VOL+ and Power and install the ROM downloaded from the link of Page 1 (but not higher than 8.1.3 because higher versions won't boot without official unlock)
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] knk1990:
[MENTION=1152220]tinkko[/MENTION]

Make sure you use the beta miflash and choose clean all
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
Right now, I can see MI logo on screen all the time, can't switch it off, how can I go ahead, thanks for your help and appreciate,
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
So no matter how long you press POWER nothing happens? For me i could make the screen go black for a very short period of time and then MI logo appeared again. In this time you have to try to get back in EDL with VOL+ and VOL- pressed at the same time.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
thanks, I have beta miflash but I can't run with admin mode, mouse right click function doesn't show admin,

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OMG, Yes, with your help and method, I can see in Miflash, so I should flash TWRP, not the ROM, thanks, thanks, thanks,
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
You already flashed the rom. This is okay and necessary to get the old bootloader from the old version written. This is done i think. So now flash TWRP and you will be fine because TWRP will boot with the old bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
I got another error message "can not read from port COM 10", should I unplug the USB cable and try it again, thanks again for your help,
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
I think i got this message when i try to flash TWRP after the ROM WITHOUT rebooting. So are you sure you rebooted back in EDL mode? If yes i have no more ideas, sorry :(

Maybe you should try to start MiFlash BETA on another PC because of the ADMIN thing you mentioned
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
OK, don't worry, I will try it, again, thanks indeed,
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Haven't tested it but i found this:

http://forum.gsmdevelopers.com/f78/...age-available-process-command-solutions-7939/

Maybe you could flash the complete ROM after doing this, and TWRP afterwards.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] knk1990:
If anyone is stuck after flashing SuperSU on stock 8.1.2.0 it could be the latest superSU.

This one works:

https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
Thanks for this group members help, I got by Mi Max phone back to use, credit to KnK1990, DaCoCo, BohArie,

appreciate your time and help, happy to be this forum members,

have a good one, cheers

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Finally, with your help, I can manage to run my Mi Max, thank you so much for it, I did install superSU but it's not rooted,

I have done many android phones, Samsung, LG, Sony, this Mi Max phone is the first one that gave me a headache,

appreciate for your help, cheers
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Good to hear. What did actually solve the problem? Did you try the registry thing I posted at last? Would be interesting if this really solves the mi flash error.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
I did unplug the USB cable from phone, restart the Miflash application, log into EDL mode again and connect with PC, run the Miflash Beta application, flash TWRP, 100%successful this time, and can log into TWRP mode. I saw your link in this morning but haven't tried, phone was already up and running, thanks again.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dacoco:
Aaaah unplug it. Yes I always told you to reboot again to edl mode but maybe it was unplugging and reboot. Good to know.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tinkko:
yes, simple and efficient way to do, unplug or reboot :) by the way, what sort of ROM are you using for your Mi Max, I am only a day new to Mi Max and not sure, what is the best ROM, or should I stick with MI ROM, cheers.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] BohArie:
can anyone tell me unofficial way to unlock Mi Max Bootloader.. im waiting 14 days for approval but.. nothing from miui..
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] knk1990:
As far as I know there is nothing which has been tested on the Mi Max yet. This gets you far enough, IE root and custom roms though.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] nonoganosus:
I tried this method. I only get a black screen when I reboot with vol up and pwr button. The mi logo instantly appears and then disappears.

If I boot back my phone, it boots just fine. I try to go into recovery but then I get that standard plug in usb type recovery screen. What am I doing wrong?

Note, I'm not trying to recover from a hardbrick, but indirectly get twrp on my set. SMS verification is slower than mules.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] pang2000:
Same here, especially after updating to latest MIUI
[Xiaomi Mi Max Guides, News, & Discussion] ethan21:
I am the same as the above duo

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Same here