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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] doveman:
My first attempt I followed the somewhat incomplete instructions on http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html and got the message telling me I needed to go into Developer Options -> Mi Unlock Status, so I did that. Then I found this thread and enabled OEM unlock and USB debugging.

Now I get "Couldn't unlock After 72 hours of trying to unlock the device". It certainly didn't try for 72 hours, took maybe 30s, so I don't know what that's supposed to mean!

EDIT: Another weird thing. After my first attempt to unlock, when I rebooted the phone there was no Internet connectivity. I tried disabling and re-enabling WiFi but in the end I had to go to Settings -> Additional settings -> Backup and Reset -> Network settings reset" to get it working.

I also wanted to ask, if I unlock or install TWRP will it stop the phone from getting OTA updates? If so, are the updates available to install manually?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
That message means that you have to wait 72 hours.

Whoever wrote it probably didn't know English.

If you try again now, it will say less.

I didn't get any network problems during the 72 hours which I had to wait, so I do know about that.

The small ones (200-300 MB) didn't work for me.

I haven't tried the full ones (>1GB) but, considering that the Updater app says 'Decrypting' after downloading it, it might work.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] milogen:
this error, actually is the server of the unlock tool shown the wrong error, its should be same as "have to wait 72 hours"

today i tried again , and its unlocked.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] doveman:
Ah I see, I'll try again in a couple of days then.

Yeah, that was a weird one.

Hopefully but if not, what options do I have for updating the phone (it's for my Mum so I want to make it as simple as possible to update). Can they be downloaded and installed manually?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
I believe it works.

If not, you can flash the stock recovery to update.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] doveman:
Ah OK, if I only have to flash the stock recovery to update that's not so bad. I was worried that the unlocked bootloader might prevent updating.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Nope.

For me, it flashed without issues.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] doveman:
OK great, thanks.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xngel:
So, it's nothing that I can do when I get the message that tells me to wait 72 hours?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhiman Chandru:
No man, really nothing
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] nischait:
If anyone got same error after 1 week or more then first download China stable or global beta version and install it through xmt (xiaomitool).

Just google it xiaomitool

And give a try I am sure your device should be unlocked.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolsem:
I got permission very earlier when I bought phone. It's 6 months ago I think...but I haven't unlocked my device. Now I m on miui 9....so I Have to get another permission for unlocking or I just use unlocking tool...????
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Just use it and see :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Warimation:
Evening all. Just got a redmi note 4 updated to latest global Miui 9. Just asking if This guide is updated or still working. Already received unlock message and already passed 72h.

Thanks on advance
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Abh!shek:
You have to wait 7 Days.. 4 days left.. Wait & after that follow the unlocking procedure using miui unlock tool through pc..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Actually, it's 3 days.

Try it.

BTW, the countdown seems to start during the first unlock attempt.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Warimation:
Thanks for you responses...

I've already unlocked bootloader. Couldnt wait.. :)

The countdown didnt start on 1st atempt, suposedly started when I received the ok SMS from miui.. I've unlocked at 1st atempt
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
The only sane solution

Like everyone else mentioned that they got the permission within 12 hours or less via SMS but MI Unlock tool fails at 99% with the error "Current account not bound to this device", The only thing you need to do is wait for 10 days after the permission is granted.

Well, there are some things you might want to check before waiting:

1. Make sure the same MI account which was used for asking permission is signed in to your device (If you're using a different MI account, it will fail, needless to say)

2. Make sure "Allow OEM Unlocking" is enabled, check for this setting under Developer Options in Settings (to enable Developer Options go to Settings > About > tap on the "Build Number" for 7 times)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] MayankMathur:
This is VERY IMPORTANT and URGENT. Please. I don't know if it's fake positive, but if it's not, it's really bad. I've attached an image of Quick Heal Pro detecting Mi Unlock Tool as a Trojan. Check this out. Share if you feel so. [IMG="That image."]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_vG26SY_zq4svTxXrT1KzPwwd_TICTv/view?usp=drivesdk[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
False positive.

Probably because of what it does.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] MayankMathur:
I hope that's true. Anyway, (TBH) I never trusted MIUI (mi) stuff, bought it only for specs per price.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] doveman:
Yeah, maybe I'll have to flash the stock recovery to update. With TWRP it doesn't seem to work.

The first time it rebooted it just went to the TWRP menu and I rebooted into the system again. Then it said update failed, try downloading full update. So I did that and this time TWRP booted into an automatic update sequence and it seemed to be doing something but after it finished and rebooted, although it took longer to boot than normal, as you'd expect after an update, I again got the same "update failed, try again" message.

However, checking for updates now it doesn't show any. MIUI version is 9.0.5.0, which is what I thought it was on before I tried updating but maybe I'm wrong. about that.

Even if it did work with TWRP however, I don't think it would work once I encrypt the phone would it, unless TWRP is clever enough to prompt me for the passphrase before running the update sequence?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Incremental updates don't work on TWRP.

Full updates do work.

However, TWRP doesn't "let the Updater app know" (it probably looks for some file that TWRP doesn't create). As such, it complains.

Nevertheless, the update was successful. So don't worry about it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dr. Hurt:
Does unlocking the boot loader delete data?

Redmi Note 4x snapdragon
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Nope.

At least, it didn't for me.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] groovepeppy:
i get the 72 hours waiting to get the unlock

:facepalm
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
So wait.

Nothing else you can do.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] groovepeppy:
exactly, changing account make you start from 72 again LOL

at some point indeed it was for our private security purpose

but please, 72 :crying:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] ItsmYarD:
Sooo I just got a new redmi note 4 (first xiaomi device) and I downloaded the mi unlock tool and it says couldn't unlock - After 65 hours of trying to unlock the device.

So am I supposed to wait 65 hours?

Edit: Am I supposed to "ask permission" first before running the windows app?

Edit 2: As soon as I go to en.miui.com/unlock, it asks me to log in and then just prompts me to download the windows app, I don't see any *form*
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Just follow the instructions in the OP.

And keep in mind that you might have to wait 72 hours after you get permission.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] ItsmYarD:
Thanks but I did not fill in any *form*, that's why I'm a little confused ^^
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProBlast:
Hi, thanks for making the guide! I followed all the steps and got the message: "You've been granted the permission to unlock your device". I pressed "Add Account and Device" in Mi Unlock Status and it showed successfully. Then I used the Mi unlock tool, but at 99% it said to go to Mi Unlock status and "Add Account and Device". Should I wait, or try again?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Wait 72 hours and try again.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] MohdAhmed:
Sir I've a Redmi Note 4 running miui 8.2.10.0 , I wanted to unlock my bootloader, but whenever I'm in fastboot mode, it stays in fastboot mode for 17 second and exits it automatically, it doesn't matter if my device is connected to PC or not, I've enabled oem unlocking and USB debugging in developer options, o even got permission to unlock 2 months before, my battery was 95% charged, so please help me sir
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] tridentsk:
I was getting that 99% not bound error, so I got frustrated and logged out and logged in again to the MI account (same account ofc) on my phone. Does this mean the 72 hour waiting time has been reset? :(

I already have permission since I unlocked my RN3 last year....
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
I think you need to get permission again for each device.

You also have to remove the account from all other devices and make sure that only the device you are trying to unlock is checked in the "Find Device" service.

Just follow the OP to the letter.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] tridentsk:
Nah. Unlock website doesn't even ask me to fill the form, directly to the download link. There's no such thing, the only constraint is that you can only unlock one device a month..permission is permanent!

And yes, Find Device locates it just fine, but I wanted to know if a relogin refreshes the 72 hour wait period that's triggered after binding in the dev options..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProBlast:
Thanks a lot, I waited and it unlocked today! I didn't even need to flash the global dev ROM :D
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Well, I shouldn't, since the counter is server-side.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] cutecrocodile:
99%

It reaches 99% and then unknown error (-1). I've only internet connection by hotspot, so I verified by hotspot, then at the unlocking step there wasn't any internet. If someone can help
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sachin:
You've to wait 7 days then.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] cutecrocodile:
Do i need an internet connection at thr time of clicking unlocking button?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] fahrul:
Unlock all my phone bootloader, including Samsung and HTC which is has some complicated procedure to unlock, but this mi5 make me insane.. the unlock button on mi unlock tool is grey (can't be pressed), check the driver from "gear" sign, it tell me the driver not installed then I recheck it from it tools/tab it says has been installed.. when I connect my mi5 to mi PC suite, it tell me to update my mi5 before connect to PC suite but there is no update every time I check from "about" option.. so I throw my mi5 from the windows and the next day my mom take it back to me and the phone still alive.. am I getting cursed by this phone..??

Sorry for this long words, just frustrating with this unlocking procedure.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ashley david:
Yes you need internet connection at the time of unlocking
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
You need internet throughout the procedure.

That is why the OP specifically states that you can't use the phone's internet, since it will reboot.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] tridentsk:
Another quick question, once I get shown the 99% error, I have to wait 72 hours right? If I keep trying to unlock before those 72 hours, does it keep resetting the timer or something? It has been 72 hours and it still wont work :/
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Depends on the error you are getting.

I tried a few hours later ( after getting the 72 hours error ) and it said 65. So, it doesn't reset.

Make sure that 72 hours have passed and that you are not getting a different error.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] MohdAhmed:
Okay I scoured the internet for answers but didn't find any so I'm telling how I stayed in fastboot mode, just install mi PC suite and connect you Xiaomi device and wait 5 minutes and disconnect and go to fastboot mode and connect again then it shall stay in fastboot mode.

---------- Post added at 04:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 PM ----------

Okay now I'm stuck at 99% , it says "current account is not bound to this device" I've done everything, I logged out and logged in again, in the status I clicked on add account and device, but still no luck.

Although I got permission 2 months ago, I don't know if it matters or not, but I had to mention, so guys help me out
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] tridentsk:
I guess this error message appears in a different MI Unlock version. I'm using the latest 2.3.803.10 from the unlock website. It says current device not bound, but when I do it in dev options it says successful everytime......very weird. Any solution to this?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
In the OP, check the first ' - ' under PROCESS.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] cutecrocodile:
thank you so much
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] His Dudeness:
Thinking about purchasing this device but since unlocking bootloader is a PITA...will think it a bit more carefully.

Its truly unbelievable such process takes so friggin time, I mean, wtf!? Is it rocket science? Cmon, its my device, just gimme my damn UB dude!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Well, at least they don't void the warranty, like some OEMs.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] cidxtc:
I had mine unlocked in a couple hours. I have used miui on many different devices since 2012 so maybe having an active (old) account made the process easier for me.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] His Dudeness:
Yeah, thats cool but anyways, doesn't justify that uber waiting time, imho.

Quite better but im pretty sure thats not the average eta, based on many Xiaomi threads here and there.

Such a bummer, seems a very promising device to play with...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] cidxtc:
Yes far from average experience. For the price it is one of the best phones to play with. Has massive development support and good hardware. In our world of instant gratification the 3 day wait is very long but better than many devices that can never be unlocked.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aeshir:
what forum? i just got mine in the mail and i'm so confused. i wish there was a more well written version of this post ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sachin:
Forum means MIUI forum, ie; http://en.miui.com/forum.php
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Toasted Meat:
Make sure you only set your username with characters from the alphabet and no numbers used. Otherwise you will get a "Please input correct name" error. Bad coding on Xiaomi's part.

---------- Post added at 02:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:30 AM ----------

Make sure you only create a forum username with characters from the English alphabet otherwise you'll get a "Please input correct name" error.

Bad coding on Xiaomi's part.

They gave me permission to unlock my device in around 5 minutes. I think it depends on what time you submit the request because of the time zone difference in China.

--

Okay Mi Unlock told me I needed to wait 72 hours before I try to unlock.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] androx17:
Hi guys,

Is it possible to use 1 Mi account to unlock a new device?

I have 2 Mi phones, 1 redmi note 4 nikel which I already gained permission last year to unlock the bootloader and I already unlocked it.

Now I have a new redmi note 4x MIDO. I am trying to unlock it using the phone number and the mi account i'm using i my note 4 nikel.

Action done on New Redmi Nite 4x mido:

Enable developer options,

Enable usb debugging

Enable OEM unlocking

Logged in my mi account(old)

Add account and device in mi unlock status menu

Go to fastboot mode

open mi unlock app in pc

logged mi account

click unlock

then i've only reach until 99%

then it tells me to try unlocking the device in the next 68 hours

should i still wait for few days and try unlocking it again?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
Yes.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Qvlayndar:
Hi,

I've a problem here. How to fix 86023: HardwareId issue?

Any solution? Help me, please. Thanks before
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Toasted Meat:
This is what it says on the Xiaomi Unlock Guide:

iii. 86023 hardware Id 异常 which resulting couldn't unlock error has been reported to our developers.

3. Log into the Mi account which has acquired unlocking permission on your device.

4. Once you logged into the Mi Unlock Tool, tap on the top right gear button to check the update for both USB driver and Mi Unlock Tool. Make sure you're running the latest version.

5. Turn off your device, press the Power button and Volume - button at the same time to enter bootloader mode

6. Log into the unlocking tool on PC with the same Mi account. Connect the device to the PC using USB cable

7. Press 'Unlock'. The unlocking process will complete in about 10 seconds
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Qvlayndar:
Stiil no luck
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sachin:
Better wait few more days and try again.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] haziqizham:
same with me.. no luck..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] sandy_9:
Why am I getting wait for 60 hours to unlock bootloader

I also got the permission message to my number
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
That has been explained, at least, at half the pages of this thread.

I believe it's a security feature.

Basically, if someone has stolen the device and wants to unlock it, during that wait time you, or the local police, might be able to find it.

I don't know for sure, though.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] androx17:
After 3 days. :good:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Michael87ita:
what type of guide is this? not explained how to go to adb mode on minote4, not explaying a lot of things... this guide is useless

and also i need to wait 72 hours for unlock it... -_-
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
How about, if you don't know these basic stuff, you Google it to find one of the countless tutorials out there?

Or, if it's too much of a hassle for you, then how about you don't do it at all and leave us alone?

Nobody needs your kind ( the ones that are all like "this is useless" - ignore it then, why bother mentioning it? )

Not to mention that, if you don't know the basics, you might end up breaking something.

I hope I made myself clear.

No offense meant.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] talayy:
Did you try unlocking in those 3 days of time? Or only tried after 3 days of gap?

---------- Post added at 05:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:45 PM ----------

It reaches to 99% and says "Try to unlock after 72hours", I tried like after a day and it went to 52 hours, then I tried the next day as well and it went back to 72hours.

Info:

Rn4x Global Stable rom

Oem unlocking, usb debugging are on

Account is added in

Find my device works, I located my device successfully before each try.

Nickname is same in device as in forums.

Should I wait for 3 days without trying? Please throw your suggestions.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] krasCGQ:
My suggestion is to actually wait until a week before trying to unlock, especially if you just recently bound the account to your phone.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
I tried it a few hours after the first attempt and it said 64 hours, or something like that.

The 72 hour period expired at some point in the morning of the day I unlocked, and I got home and actually unlocked it at some point in the afternoon.

My recommendation is to wait at least 2 or 3 hours after the 72 hour period.

If that doesn't work, then try what he said:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] androx17:
After 3 days
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] talayy:
I waited for 3 days and it got unlocked.

If anyone else is facing the timing issue, follow this:-

1. Make sure your account has permission.

2. Login that account in your phone, put same name for forum and phone.

3. Bind that account to unlock bootloader from developer options.

4. Locate your device once

5. Now don't log out or unbind/rebind your MI account because if you do that, time will restore back to 72hrs.

6. Try after 3 days, make sure oem unlocking and usb debugging is turned on. Don't bother binding account before rebooting to fastboot because that's what causes the time delay.

7. Enjoy an unlocked redmi note 4 (snapdragon)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] ensarman:
Spanish tutorial

I have written a spanish tutorial to unlocking the bootloader: http://android-latino.org/index.php?topic=2013.0
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] quyleanh:
Sorry but after unlocking my Redmi Note 4, could I relock it for Phone Warranty?

Thank you.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] amnher:
If i have an account that is already used to unlock my old xiaomi phone, do I still need to ask permission?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] krasCGQ:
You can always relock it at anytime as there's no explicit information regarding "unlocking bootloader will void warranty".

Nope.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] sk8223:
Why would you need to be on the dev ROM to unlock? Shouldn't it work fine on all official MIUI ROMs...

And from what I understand, the fastest way to get a bootloader unlock might just be to bind my Mi account to my phone during first setup and keep it that way for 1 week, at least. And then request a bootloader unlock, which I'll have to wait 3 days for. Maybe. After I unlock the phone, I want to unbind my account right away (I've heard too many horror stories about Mi accounts).
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] soham_11:
mi unlock tool is not detecting my phone in fastboot mode.

Please help me.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vagelis1608:
You need Xiaomi's fastboot drivers.

Just Google it. It's very easy to find.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alann200:
Nice
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] soham_11:
Thanks,i will try this also.