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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] DarthJabba9:
None of it works here (after creating several accounts). I have only 354 hours left to wait for! :eek:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] NetDwarf:
[MENTION=5850987]DarthJabba9[/MENTION]: Have you also tried the version 2.x unlock tool suggested here with a fresh account? That's the only thing I didn't test and I won't, because it would reset my waiting time.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] DarthJabba9:
Yes, I have tried that, and yet another v2.x unlock tool. I even tried a v1.x unlock tool, and the latest v3.x unlock tool.

I guess they may have changed something on their side to counteract all these attempts to circumvent the waiting times - or maybe it is something to do with the currently installed ROM (in my case, MIUI Global 9.5 stable - 9.5.12.0 (NEGMIFA)).

PS: my waiting time has not been reset at all.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] Rekesz:
Just a heads up for everyone, I tried to unlock with multiple accounts and now I'm stuck. My current account is locked due to too many login attempts, I cannot use my phone at all as it keeps saying "Access Denied" and Xiaomi support is not responding. Do not try with too many accounts and for too long.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] DarthJabba9:
Wow! :crying: Hope you manage to get it sorted!

Can you flash a new dev ROM via fastboot? That might clear out all the current stuff - but you might still run into trouble once you try to login to your Mi account.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] AkashAlien:
guys this method worked for me, however xiaomi did some changes, now the same method is not working for ma colleagues vince, lemme knw
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] _phk_:
When I go to find device I see my device online, however I get a locating timeout and also a noise timeout. Anyone knows why?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] mayanxoni:
Sadly after wasting approx. 2.5 hours, so much Internet data (from my limited mobile data), and countless email IDs (which I regret now), I can officially say that this process doesn't work for me (at least my device). FYI, practising above procedure also increased the time limit of bootloader unlocking process from 228 hours back to 360 hours.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] ermis:
Same thing for me!

Does anyone have a solution? I think I will hate xiaomi forever for this thing!!!!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] DarthJabba9:
Ditto

It is very annoying - but remember that some manufacturers don't even give you any way to unlock.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] AkashAlien:
i guess they patched it, it worked for me, i did 15 days back with same method, but not working in ma colleague's vince, it resets to 360h wait if u logout of mi account, dont logout of ur account, sadly u need to wait 360h
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] DarthJabba9:
What I don't understand is why they are so determined to thwart their customers. What's with the 360 hours anyway? Why not 48 hours?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] mayanxoni:
Is there any exploit tool built to unlock the phone instantly or to reduce the waiting time?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] ermis:
I have concluded that the main reason that they allow the unlocking of the devices is that if you buy a phone from China you will not have the play store and you should be able to install it (change the rom) if you live outside of China.

The reason we have to wait for 2 weeks is that a Chinese guy will not be able to unlock it by just traveling outside China for a few days.

I wonder if you use a VPN in China for 2+ weeks would fool xiaomi and allow him to unlock...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] Rekesz:
I am actually still waiting for Xiaomi support, my MI account was locked and they forwarded my ticket to the "Concern Department". So for me unlocking is not 15 days, but 21 at the moment and increasing... :D I don't think risking this is worth it, I'm not sure when my problem will be solved. :(
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] AkashAlien:
guys. none of these methods work now, u actually habe to wait 15 days, dont logout of ur mi account in waiting period, or else time will reset
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] 441Excelsior:
I was at about 200hrs remaining now I must wait 360 again just beacuse I tried another account :(
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] DarthJabba9:
I feel for you :mad:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] Go_to_sleep:
I guess my case is the same. No metter what I do, always get 99% stuck and ""this account is not bound to the device"". So how to install this dev or chinese dev Roms wiht official recovery or mi flasg? Some link will be helpful :o
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] Munu Prakash Pattanaik:
this method is working for vince devices for whyred devices it is not working
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] NetDwarf:
If you have a Redmi 5 Plus (vince) global version use the Global Developer version of Redmi 5 Plus.

http://en.miui.com/download-340.html

Be aware that Xiaomi changed some things regarding downgrade, that might brick your device, so maybe read a bit into that before you procede.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] SubwayChamp:
You have to see previously in developer options/unlock account that your account was binded and use the same account through MiFlashUnlock tool also in your account that your sim was registered sucessfully.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] teeve:
You have to go to settings dev, optoem unlock, then mi unlock status, with sim insert

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You have to go to settings dev, opt oem unlock, then mi unlock status, there at bottom register device
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] gardiol:
On my phone, global ROM no dev, everything worked flawless. The best hint was: DO NOT MESS WITH UNLOCK! Be patient and wait your timeout (mine was 720h, 1 month). Totally worth it specially at this price range. If you mess with it, you make it worse.

Take your complaints to Xiaomi if you like, I think its still great some manufacturers offer unlockable phones with the current trend... Its not granted at all these days.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Guides, News, & Discu] UnknownCloakedMan:
I read through all 4 pages here trying EVERYTHING!

☼My developer options > Mi Unlock status asks me to sign in after turning off wifi. Phone has no sim so can't use mobile data! Strange that it's asking though because I already signed in once and can confirm the phone is on my Mi account... So hopefully this isn't important?

☼Mi Unlock version 3.3.525.23 and later stops at 99% and says account isn't bound

☼Mi Unlock version 2.3.803.10 and before stops at 99% then tells me to download a newer version

☼I don't see a timer countdown anywhere others have mentioned
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] in_nujerz:
i have schaps 4.31 rom on and i have tried all the solutions for making yuotube work on my 8525 my problem is that when i click on a link it does not open the player or anything it just does nothing how can i make it work?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] XtreMe_G:
try flashvideobundle with tcpmp, you can stream from youtube, plus other falsh video streaming sites, including the naughty ones
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] in_nujerz:
i have tried the problem doesnt seem to be with the player but that it doesnt attempt to open a player to play the file i have tcpmp
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scissor dragon boy:
I am not responsible for your bricked device.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanrafi:
Lineage OS 17.1 based on Android 10 Q for Mi Max 2

have tested this yet? are you sure that everything will work with this ROM?!
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cmurgia:
With the poor support of the U11 from Verizon, I was worried about the U12+. That is until I found this on their open development site...

It's been certified for all bands, not just 13.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
So that screenshot shows the bands that are NOT supported/certified? I'm thinking it should work...they've had on their online sales webpage that the unlocked works on VZW as well.

*The unlocked HTC U12+ is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
whats band 5???
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cmurgia:
No, this shows that bands that are certified. The U11 is also "compatible" with Verizon, but what they didn't tell you was that it was limited to band 13.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cmurgia:
I've seen a few people that were on band 5, but I don't remember where it was.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
In S. Calif, Band 5 is a new one that you see as often as 2, 4, and 13.

I use a Play Store app called Network Cell Info. While driving, you can see

which band is connected, and on another tab, you can see a map with cell towers as you pass them.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cmurgia:
I'm not sure about the apps. I wasn't able to get them on the U11.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Interesting I use LTE Discovery and never seen it here in ohio just 2,4 & 13
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Ascertion:
Band 5 is cellular 850mhz. Mostly used by Verizon and At&t Nationwide for legacy networks. In the last year or two these frequencies have been getting repurposed for LTE.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
My biggest question is will this support Verizon's Wifi Calling as I live in a cell dead spot and also have service issues occasionally at work when in the basement of the building but wifi calling with my HTC 10 has been great for both of those issues, the U11 did not support Verizon wifi calling.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aer0zer0:
Has anybody picked up a U12+ on Verizon yet? Care to share your experience so far?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
My order is released pending fulfillment as of this morning for the Verizon variant 64gb translucent blue.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
no wifi calling on vzw... https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76872041&postcount=15
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aer0zer0:
If that's the worst don't have, I could live with it.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
Should be the same as the U11
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aer0zer0:
Complete with all the verizon headache to keep activated?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
yeah I'm not sure about that
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tachi91:
For those who used the U11 and are now using if not expecting or thinking about getting this phone.

How overall coverage like without CDMA fall back?

Few weeks ago I road tripped around the west coast and parts of the Midwest and LTE coverage was pretty abudano. However there were times were either CDMA was the only thing available for miles or it was simply faster either because LTE was crowded (city) or weak signal where 3G was stronger (rural).

Few examples were driving around Yosemite, South East Oregon, Southern Montana at times, Yellowstone, and Southern Utah.

Thinking back on it I would've had no service for a few hours in places.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cmurgia:
After getting my phone yesterday, I'm happy to report that I've seen bands 2, 4, & 13 while driving around.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
Got mine activated last night, the lesson's learned is that Verizon had to remove the insurance from my line before they could activate the new phone, I was able to use the sim from my HTC 10 no issues but I did have to factory reset the U12+ to get it working on the network, I jumped the gun on getting it preconfigured before I called Verizon for activation. They said wifi calling should work as it shows active on my line with the new phone, I just can't seem to find where to enable it in the settings. This was specifically the Verizon variant ordered off the HTC site not the "Unlocked" dual sim version.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tachi91:
I was under the impression that they're all the same model. The options are just there to prevent confusion. But at the end everyone gets the same Unlocked SKU. With storage size and color being the only difference.

I can see how the factory reset was for the phone to grab the right carrier settings.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
According to the Tech there is a difference, but I honestly don't know. I do know that this one is not a dual sim version. They said this should work with wifi calling for Verizon however I am not seeing the setting to turn it on. Can anyone confirm if the "Unlocked" version has the settings for wifi calling visible as the website says "VoLTE and WiFi calling (where supported)"
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ckupsco:
They are all the same, trust us we went through the same thing with the U11 last year. If the 12+ would get wifi calling (it won't) and access to the other bands specifically the aws bands that would be an improvement.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
There is no dual sim version for the US, only single sim unlocked.

What is your os version?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
Screenshots attached
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
Unlocked model.... As noted by the x.xx.617.x
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
So interesting thing I've noticed so far, when I'm on WiFi and I lose cell network as often happens in my datacenter it says I'm on vodafone NL until i get back into cell service. Has anyone experienced that?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tachi91:
Roaming?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] evilevn:
I certainly didn't go from California to the Netherlands in minutes unless the door to my datacenter is a matter transport gateway.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
It doesn't have Verizon specific software so we won't have Verizon WiFi calling. I'm glad I have never needed it anyway.

---------- Post added at 10:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:09 PM ----------

It seems those headaches we fixed on the U11 so hopefully we don't have them on the U12+ and hopefully we don't need Network signal Guru to activate bands 2 & 4. It seems others have bands 2 & 4 so it looks to be the case. I'm thinking the only thing we will be missing is WiFi calling. I will find out when I get mine on Thursday.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rpianos:
Received my new U12+ yesterday. I moved my Verizon sim from my U11 to my new U12+. Everything worked but I could not receive SMS/MMS. I called Verizon, tech support eventually found a forum that had a tech block SMS/MMS and then unblock it. He tried it and it worked. All the texts came in. I've tried three SMS/MMS apps so far, HTC messages, Android messages and Verizon Messages+, they all work now.

And yes! I've noticed it on bands 2, 4, 5 and 13. LTE discovery also tells when it is connected using Verizon's XLTE.

As expected, no WiFi Calling or Visual Voicemail.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jal3223:
So I wonder if they will be able to fix these SMS problems through an update or something. It's too much hassle to have to call in and jump through hoops just to use a phone certified on the network. I wonder what would happen if you took the SIM card out and used a different phone for little bit and replaced it back into the U12+? Would you have to go through these steps of blocking SMS/MMS and unblocking them to get a functioning phone each time it's activated?? It seems to be a hassle.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ckupsco:
Welcome to the life of using an HTC device on Verizon. The U11 owners have been dealing with this for over a year.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rpianos:
When I moved from a Verizon HTC 10 to the unlocked U11. I just moved the sim over to the U11 and it worked. A few times some texts where delayed but I never had to call in. But with stock firmware it was stuck on band 13.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
People seem to forget, Verizon used to never allow unlocked devices in their Network, HTC had to make a Verizon specific phone when Verizon carried HTC devices. Now they have the bring your own device program and many had issues activating the U11, the same issues happened with other devices, including unlocked Pixel phones. Maybe not the Pixel 2 cause it was a Verizon exclusive.

The total lost signal issue has been long resolved on the U11 so I don't foresee that happening on the U12+. This was a separate issue than the activation issue but since they were so similar, the two issues got conflated.

I haven't had any signal issues whatsoever since I last posted my issues except I do not receive MMS on 3rd party apps but it seems some are verifying that is working on the U12+. I think if this is true, we will not have any issues on the U12+ as long as we activate them properly. Verizon has never been friendly to outside devices.

I will know more Thursday buddy. Plan on popping my SIM in straight from my awesome U11.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] darkphoenix2012:
I've got to get a Verizon phone ASAP. I'd really like the U12 especially since I've now seen bootloader unlock and root being possible. I do want to be absolutely sure I know what I'm going to have to put up with, any issues etc. I really hate my Note 8 and regret ever leaving HTC in the first place even with their downward spiral of sales and BS reviews. Please let us know any and all issues you run into with yours, I'll be ordering mine as soon as I know it's nothing too awful to put up with.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
OK I will tell more later but just activated my U12+ and activation is the same as last year with the U11. You must activate it in a Verizon device that has advanced calling in the settings before you transfer the sim. I was not able to swap my sim from my U11.

Since neither the U11 or U12+ has the advanced calling setting to activate manually, you have to use a SIM straight from a newer Verizon device. The HTC M9 and under will not work.

I should be able to swap back to my U11 now that both devices are activated.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] meadowscurse:
Here we go again!
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ckupsco:
Lather, rinse and repeat...
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
It's not complicated. Verizon has its own software with its own advanced calling setting. The U12+ does not have specific Verizon software so it does not have the manual setting for advanced calling.

If you are already a Verizon customer you should already have a Verizon phone with advanced calling activated to move your SIM from. I don't see why people think its complicated.

On a brighter note, here is a screenshot that shows we have band 4 and most probably the other bands instead of just band 13.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Forgot to post the screenshot
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aer0zer0:
Like a boss
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
I sure hope not. Everyone's overreaction from last year caused a lot of people to miss out on a great phone. Like I said, it's not complicated.

If you pop a SIM card in from a non Verizon device or from a Verizon device that does not have advanced calling, you will fry your SIM card and will have to get a new one.

Swap your SIM from a Verizon device with advanced calling activated and you should have no issues. You may want to call to register the IMEI from the U12+ first.

Let's not repeat last year and just activate it right the first time.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Here is a better screenshot, showing my U12+ on Verizon. This is in my house so the signal is not so great. Will monitor it more tomorrow when I'm on the road.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
The Verizon rep. I had to deal with yesterday turned into a real a$$ when he saw my U12+ and heard my request on how to activate it.

When I swapped my SIM straight from my U11 I lost the ability to make or receive calls. So don't try it. When I told him I needed a new SIM activated in my Verizon HTC 10 he didn't want to listen. He wanted to get a new SIM and try to activate my U12+ directly. He looked at my U12+ like it was an A.L.F. lol. So I let him try it just to see if it would work and it didn't.

I then I had to explain to him all over again that the SIM needs to be activated in a Verizon device first then transfer it to the U12+ and BAM. It worked. He was surprised. He's used to people buying galaxy's and iPhones I guess. He didn't even understand the concept of an unlocked device.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] -4ndr01d-:
I did not go the U11 route, so I am not familiar with this. I am on the unlocked htc10, activated it with the advanced calling and all when I flashed the verizon ROM, then flashed a custom ROM. all advanced calling features work to date.

are you saying that since my sim has advanced calling features activated on it, that they will work on the u12+? or is it a need to be done thing so you don't "fry" your sim?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
From my experience, you need to transfer your SIM from any Verizon device that has the Verizon software on it. The U12+ does not have a manual setting in settings to manually activate advanced calling. This is Verizon exclusive advanced calling. So if you do not transfer your SIM from a Verizon device, there's a chance it will fry the SIM. I would register the IMEI with Verizon first to get it registered on their Network for the bring your own device program. If your unlocked HTC 10 has the stock Verizon software on it you should be ok after verifying your imei is registered on the network.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] -4ndr01d-:
and since everything is working (advanced calling features) does that mean they worl on the u12 even tho there are no settings for them? volte vilte wifi calling (i know this one is probably a no go)
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] QD2DC:
Advanced calling is the term verizon uses for VoLTE. Once that's added to your line the u12 will work for calls and data. I'm pretty sure you still need to add cmda less provisioning since the phone does not have cmda radios. I think This is why messaging doesn't work for some but I'll confirm when I get unit today. Any Verizon features like wifi calling are exclusive to Verizon sold phones only.
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jal3223:
So are you just guessing this is the case or have you actually witnessed it? I saw that you said you had a lot of issues in a later post, so did you try to change the Sim card from a Verizon phone like you said? Or at least Verizon firmware?

Can anyone verify that changing the already activated sim (on a Volte phone) doesn't have the SMS/MMS issues that others have stated they have had without having to call Verizon?
[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Band 2, 4 and 13 with xlte confirmed without root