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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Archmage1809:
I follow a guide by some ppls in my area and got official unlocked bootloader.

First:

- You have to login account that have permission to unlock.

- Enable find device, lock, etc... (everything that help security)

- Reliable Wi-fi connection.

- Driver (I recommended install Mi PC Suite)

Next step:

- Download latest DEVELOPER ROM on MIUI homepage. I use GLOBAL DEV but CHINESE DEV should work too.

- Copy it to internal storage put it in downloaded_rom folder (create it if it not there)

- Use Updater app and browse to DEV ROM file.

- Updater app will ask you to confirm that everything will be wipe and you should probably backup everything.

- Updating will take about 10-20 minutes.

Another next step:

- You will be asked to enter password for the account that you logged in before update, enter and wait till everything is okay.

- Login to Google Play isn't necessary.

- Reboot to Fastboot screen (which is Volume down + Power or adb reboot fastboot if you have adb on your PC)

- Run official unlock tool, login with the account on your phone.

- Plug your phone (which is in Fastboot mode right now).

- Click UNLOCK and your phone will be unlocked in 15 seconds.

Last but not least: Checking your phone unlocked or not. (you will need adb and fastboot for this)

- Boot to Fastboot (manually or command: "adb reboot fastboot")

- Use command: fastboot oem device-info

- If "Device unlocked: true" that means your phone is unlocked.

P/s: Sorry for my broken English
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] T/-_j@$:
cannot update through updater app !! it shows could not verify package
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
I have done everything as you mentioned above all went well but the climax was still the same.

Agin stuck at the 50%

I have tried China Dev, currently on Global Dev none helps.

The fastboot command returns false

Anyways thanks for your Help :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Yeah! I also had the same problem.

I got it fixed by flashing the ROM through the MiFlash tool

You will need a fastboot rom to flash with MiFlash which ends will .tgz or .tar
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Update :There is a solution for the error i have edited the post people having problem may look at this.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhishek0704:
I also had same problem. Here is what i did.

1. Register a new account with my mobile no.(the same sim i am using in my device)

2. Login to Mi Account on my device. turn find device on.

3. Apply for unlock permissions.

4. Got permission message confirmation after 2 days.

5. Flashed miui global 7.3.7 (earlier i was miui 8 global beta 6.8.11 and my device is redmi note 3 SD ) using MiFlash tool.

6. Logged into Mi account using the same mobile no i registered.

7. Waited for 2 days.

8. Ran Mi Unlocker tool on P.C using admin permissions.

9. logged in to Mi Unlocker using the same account as above.

10. launched mi cloud on browser on P.C and selected find device.

11. After my device location was shown . turned off device-> booted into fastboot ->clicked on unlock(in MI unlocker tool) and done!!!

you may give it a go! also make sure you have installed mi suite as it automatically installs required drivers.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] eddie2020:
i tried, did install some driver but not working..

My adb devices working when my phone turned on normal.

Fastboot devices = fastboot mode , but adb devices not working.

Reboot to recovery and installed composite driver.

reboot fastboot mode and unlock.. still stuck 50%
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Small_town_boy:
Facing same issue..:crying:

It's ridiculous how much we have to struggle to unlock only a bootloader...shame on xiaomi for not making the device developer friendly...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
When in fastboot mode the fastboot drivers will only work sir when in adb the adb drivers will work.

When you have requested for the unlock code and received the message now you don't need to boot first to recovery and then back to fastboot, boot directly into the fastboot mode and try unlock if that doesn't work try the methods 1,2 & 3 given in the OP
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
This is due to their new policy of manually accepting and altering, since there is no automated service it is bound to have database errors and miss match.

It's been a long time this is happening xiaomi should have done something but well it looks like they have different priorities.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
I have edited the op for a while now if you look back you will know why you had to register for a new account and how did it solved the issue. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bravonova:
I have opted to mail Xiaomi. Let's see what happens. Hopefully let it get fixed asap :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Minions007:
I mailed xiaomi .They told me to go to mi service center to unlock the device. :confused:

lets what others get as a reply :rolleyes:

---------- Post added at 05:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:13 PM ----------

provide there feedback.;)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bravonova:
screenshot attached

Finally I managed to to unlock bootloader successfully. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Mailing them was important no matter what they say b'coz after that they forward the mail to moderator and so db gets fixed. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bravonova:
I have mailed as well as I PM'ed the issue to some Moderators/Super Moderators/Admins/Xiaomi Team Members yesterday and today the issue got solved :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Share any contact info of the xiaomi team so that others who are facing the issue can also do so.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bravonova:
You can PM these persons on MIUI forum regarding the 50% stuck issue.

1) FunkSpunk

2) vincent_khoo

3) PatrickXi

I have contacted other Mods also. But got response from above three ones.

I don't know which method solved my issue. I got permission SMS on 19th August. Dhananjay Bhosale on youtube said that waiting more for 5-6 days solves the issue. Also OP suggested to mail Xiaomi India. As well as I PM'ed some Mods on Xiaomi Forum. But somehow today I got my bootloader unlocked with MiUnlock tool officially :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Minions007:
i also was able to unlock the bootloader today.I too got confirmation message as bravonova got on 19. After contacting the xiaomi team on the address provided here. So i am also not sure what unlocked but my bootloader was unlocked. Thanks for the help [MENTION=6154906]ilvmyname[/MENTION] [MENTION=6476895]bravonova[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bravonova:
Welcome :) XDA is place to help each other :good::good:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Small_town_boy:
Finally unlocked my bootloader today !!!

Just disable "Driver Signature Enforcement" on your computer...make sure to reboot your system once u are done..

I am on WIN10 64bit and was able to unlock after i did it..

Follow this guide to disable "Driver Signature Enforcement" - http://en.miui.com/thread-237673-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] umang0712:
What i followed(official method)

1)get unlock permission first

2)try your luck to get your device bootloader unlock with mi unlock tool

3)make sure you are login to same mi account on mi unlock tool and device mi account

4)mail to xiaomi regarding your issue (service.in@xiaomi.com)

5)wait for the reply from mi team

6)now connect your device to mi tool and you will be able to unlock your bootloader officially.

Device:-Redmi note3

Version:-8.0.1.0 global stable
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmystere68:
contacted funkspunk on miui forum...he told me xiaomi blocking access to server outside china and told me to use VPN...which i did...did not work. emailed xiaomi....after 2 days...still not working.. at this point i might go unofficial method... really bored with this crap.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Don't go unofficial if nothing is working just wait, wait for atleast 10 days after you get the SMS only then think of unofficial
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmystere68:
More than 2 weeks since i received sms.... Tried to unlock after 7 days and has been trying everday since...not working.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andogeek10:
Same case here. Even sent a mail to the given Xiaomi support ID three days back. But there's no change. Still stuck at the same couldn't verify device error.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] masterross:
You need to flash China dev ROM first!

Then try to unlock it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmystere68:
Flashed global miui 8 beta rom....and it worked. I think any dev rom should work. Bootloader is unlocked and cm13 official is installed. I have a few problems with it though....fingerprint option is nowhere to be seen and front camera as well. Apparently i need to flash santhosh unofficial cm13... Will download that tomorrow and try again. Guys....if flash miui 8 global stable again...will twrp remain? So as i can flash SuperSU and gain root on miui 8 global... Thx
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Did you performed a full TWRP backup using alka when on miui after the unlocked bootloader, if so then just restore and flash any recovery rom through the twrp it will survive and would not face any problem.

Else it's better to do it all over just to avoid any fc settings

Anyhow your twrp will survive in both the case when using any recovery rom
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmystere68:
flashed cm13 unofficial....front camera works,but settings crashes on finger print option and battery is displayed at -2%. i flashed cm13 firmware.zip as well...problem persists.

Right after unlocking bootloader,i flashed twrp for cm13 not alka...the one with f2fs support. im gonna flash cofface twrp and flash miui8 global stable again now. hopefully twrp will remain and i will be able to atleast root the device. that should work .right?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Yes, but with twrp alka you can create a full backup and it is important to make a efs backup as if somehow you corrupt your imei number, you can restore
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vdbhb59:
I still do not get it. The easiest way is when you are flashing the ROM. During that time just decompress the boot.img and remove ",verify" and set ro.secureboot.devicelock=0, and recompress, flash the file. Done. Cause every ROM that Mi uploads has the bootloader locked, so everytime you get set to locked wven if you are rooted. Basically, it is easy to amend the img file, which takes around 5 minutes, then fretting over the unlock tool. The unlock tool too does the same thing, but over server. Though the server states yours is unlocked, it automatically switches to locked the moment you flash another official ROM.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I've installed the global dev ROM on my special edition (Kate not Kenzo) and I'm having trouble unlocking the bootloader. The unlock tool instructs to boot the phone into fastboot mode, however when I press the power button and volume down together, I'm taken to a test screen rather than what I would consider to be fastboot mode. I was expecting to see the bunny like with the standard version. The unlock tool can't detect the phone as a result. Any suggestions?

Edit: I got into fastboot mode (not sure what I was doing the first time), but I too get stuck at 50%.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andogeek10:
You will have to wait for some days after mailing xiaomi. It took about 4-5 days after mailing them for my device to get unlocked successfully.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
Is this issue caused by using the same Mi Account on different devices? I previously used it when testing MIUI on my OnePlus 3.

Did Xiaomi email you once it had resolved the issue, or did you just keep trying every day until it worked?

Edit: Which region did you email?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andogeek10:
One thing which was recommended was to go to i.mi.com and remove all devices except rn3.

They had replied that I needed to take my device to their service for the personnel to diagnose the device "physically" , which I did not.

I had emailed India's customer support.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I've already done that.

I emailed three different regions in case one is more responsive.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I received a reply from Xiaomi Singapore. They simply sent me a template of things to ensure - all of which I had already tried (such as to ensure that the device and unlocking tool are logged into the same Mi account). The only thing mildly relevant was "The unlocking tool will refresh gradually, so if you failed to unlock bootloader, please wait a week and try again, see if you can succeed then". However, I don't understand why it would take a week. It didn't take me a week with previous devices.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dofhus:
That sounds very interesting, i've unpacked the boot.img file with 7zip but could you please explain how to remove the "verify" and change the "ro.secureboot.deviclock" .
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vdbhb59:
Yup, I sure can. Here, I have explained the steps in a proper manner.

http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/h...mple-steps-t3457086/post68576599#post68576599

If you face any difficulty, kindly let me know, will assit you further. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
For those that were finally successful with unlocking the bootloader, which ROM were you running? I'm running global dev on my special edition (Kate), and I'm wondering whether I need to flash global stable for it to work. In the meantime, I've created a new Mi account and requested unlocking permissions to see if another account will work.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dofhus:
You my good sir is a savior! I'm so grateful :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andogeek10:
Global stable 8.0.1.0
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
Could that be my problem?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] andogeek10:
Pretty sure that's not the issue. This is server side issue from Xiaomi.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] vdbhb59:
I agree, plus as Xiaomi does most of the unlocking manually, and I mean they add your username to its server post you have attempted the first time, ad at times I am sure they do not, so that may be the issue too.

ANyways Jokes apart, the server glitch is there, which Xiaomi does not want to admit, cause it cannot be 1000s telling a lie.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
One thing I've noticed is that despite WIndows 10 detecting my RN3P special edition and appearing to install both fastboot and recovery drivers, Mi PC Suite doesn't detect the device. It either fails to detect it or advises that it needs to be updated before it will work. I'm wondering if this could be interfering with me unlocking the bootloader. Any thoughts?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Does the MiflashTool detects your RN3? If so then that's not an issue, although try on a different system and try your luck
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I just installed it and connected my phone. I changed it to MTP mode and clicked on refresh and then tried PTP mode and clicked refresh. It didn't display any confirmation of detecting a device. What can I do to fix this if it is a driver issue?

I can try installing Mi PC Suite on my Win7 PC at work tomorrow and see if that works, but I'd like to get it working at home. Mi PC Suite should be compatible with Kate, right?

Edit: Of course, it helps if I have it in fastboot mode. Mi Flash detected it successfully. I think I'll just accept that it's a Xiaomi issue and give it a bit longer.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I received unlocking permission on the Mi account I created on the weekend. I did everything right before logging into the new account. I used a Win7 PC with Mi PC Suite installed, I'd connected the phone in recovery and fastboot modes to install drivers, I'd enabled find my device and located it on i.mi.com, etc. I get the same 50% error with this account too. This is ridiculous. I guess I'll just wait to see if the original account will unlock it after seven days. If not, I suppose I'll have to use the official unlock method, which isn't what I want, as I'll be unable to use Alka TWRP.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] adekcan:
up to dev rom and unlock
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I have the special edition and I'm already running the dev ROM.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kanth's:
My bootloader got unlocked when I flashed a china rom
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pumpino:
I decided to try the unofficial unlock posted previously and listed at http://en.miui.com/thread-345728-1-1.html.

I couldn't see how to get into the advanced settings in the latest version of MiFlash, so I had to track down the 2015 version online.

When I flash, MiFlash is reporting "Not enough storage is available to process command. Max buffer sector is 256". I've tried with both the latest stable and developer ROMs for the special edition (Kate). Now my phone is stuck on the Mi logo and won't boot. Any tips?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xiaomidon:
When i use Dev ROM, its done to ubl
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
You need to select flash all before hitting the flash button
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilvmyname:
Well in win7 it will work perfectly

When you connect it in win 10, check the device manager and look what it shows as connected
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] candiesdoodle:
2015 may be too early

try this 2016 version.

http://ocean.mitips.xyz/files/utility/MiFLash_v20160401.zip

let me know if it works.. i havent tried yet

but yeah, all Xiaomi guides refer the advanced option of MIFlash, whereas the latest version doesnt have it!!!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] FunkSpunk:
Hey can you please take my name off the list of people to contact, i handle the Mi5/Pro subforum on the MIUI forum and already have a lot of work. I'm getting a lot of PMs regarding unlocking bootloader on RN3 and it's just too much. So please request you to remove my name from the list of people to contact.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xsycox:
This does not work on the Kate version yet, right?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] TALwinDER_0001:
Anybody please help me am not able to unlock bootloader. I got permission 10 days back.... still getting couldn't verify device error... am currently on MiUi 8.2.0.0 global Stable ROM...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JYTD:
I'm currently researching around for a School project on the limitations of Media Transfer Protocol before doing a POC on how vulnerable is an old version of Android (2.3.6) when directly connected to an unknown PC via USB Cable (USB Debugging switched off).

So far some of the testings that I have tried on Android and IOS are both limited to just retrieving Media Files (e.g. Photos), Recordings etc, nothing really sensitive over here. Next up I'm trying to achieve retrieving sensitive information such as text messages/contacts or even running an infected apk file, but had no luck doing it. So I just want to know if such a thing is possible before I continue messing around without knowing the limitations of it.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Oblemay:
0. TWRP - USB DEBBUG - ADB fastboot

0.a Buy Bootload Code from DC-Unlocker (WORD File) to Dropbox. From original post

1 . Install ADB command line in your windows X

2.a. Download GEM 701L B003 for GEM 701L via ADB

2.b. Download GEM 702L B003 for GEM 702L via ADB

3. Extract with HuaweiUpdateExtractor in UPDATE.APP

these files system.img, cust.img, boot.img, userdata.img, recovery.img.

4. boot into bootloader (Power+VOL down, USB Cable connected) & go to adb command line type ->

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash cust cust.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash userdata userdata.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot reboot

5. Your device is clean and Origin ROM From Huawei.

6. Download & put dload in your SDCARD

6.1 dload -> 5GOTO6

- FLASH IT via Updater (from settings Localy) & it should done 100% & go options look and verify build number

6.2 dload -> GEM-702LV100R001C209B005CUSTC158D001

- FLASH IT via Updater (from settings Localy) & it should done 100% & go options look and verify build number

6.3 dload -> X2升级包 for GEM-702LC158B201

- FLASH IT via Updater (from settings Localy) & it should done 100% & BOOTLOOP !!!

6.4 PUT IN YOUR SDCARD -> dload from GEM-702LC158B201

6.4A -> Insert your SDCARD and Reboot and PRESS VOL+ and VOL- at the same time

6.4B-> HUAWEI UPDATE, it should done 100% & go options look and verify build number

6.5-> Your phone is B201 (marsmallow) official and WIFI & Bluetooth is okay !

6.6-> Install TWRP6.0

fastboot flash recovery TWRP-ENG-6.0.img

fastboot reboot

PRESS VOL+ and VOL- at the same time

Download -> [ROM] [6.0] KangVIP Slim B211

Put in your Sdcard & install

Wipe -> Swipe to Factory Reset

Reboot

7. Finish all it's okay :good::good::good::good: on my GEM 701-L & 702-L ps : thank you for your opinions
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Rhonald:
did anyone tried this method?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] trurl3:
Nice and clear tutorial with all what is needed to successful update. If you proceed it should work without flaw.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] audioralf:
I would Not recomnend that. This way will erase the fitting cust on 701 models. I don't think the cust it's a nice goiter which we can replaced by a randomly selected one. Why do you think the device runs in bootloop on this guide?

This is more complicated than the way AJ figured out.

The 'universal cust 112' is the key.

I did it on 3 devices now with 100% success in dload and no bootloops.

2 factory resets and 3 dloads (106 112 and 209) are necessary.

Then install 202 or 211 KangVIP from AJ to have a full functional rooted ROM with your origin cust you came from.

My device: 701->703 B211 xposed 86
[Huawei MediaPad X2] xvydra:
Hi me device is gem 701L convert to 703L B111 nearstock. I installed successfully B211 . after the restart of the Huawei logo on the left . and nothing is happening . i dont understand what's wrong .Finally, I rebooted the fastboot mode.nainstaloval I TWRP and then installs kangvip slim 6 . ok. Only is not working bluetooth and wifi. How do I get it right ? Any Some will not destroy my gem- 701 l ( 703 l )
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Oblemay:
Perhaps indeed it replaces information of 701, I am not a specialist.

The bootloop when its causes are on both models 701 & 702.

Despite this my tutorial that my 701 & 702 work perfectly with the wifi and bluetooth.

I do not question the quality nor the audioralf skills,

I just shared my tutorial after many trials of other tutorials that never It Works for me.