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[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] youngchaos:
It's ok to ask Xiaomi for a statement but you cant really blame Xiaomi for the bricks.

They sell 2 kind of devices :

CHINA and Global.

China are supposed to work only in china and you should not "hack" them with unlocking+flashing others rom.

Global is what you are supposed to buy if you want a Xiaomi phone.

It's simple, at least read before unlock/flash things. That's why people have bricks now. It's written everywhere, with china model you CANT relock bootloader if global is on it. Easy. If you are touching bootloader is supposed that you know what you are doing, otherwise dont do it.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skanskan:
Most people buying Xiaomi devices on Chinese online stores don't know that policy and the seller didn't tell anything nor Xiaomi till a few weeks.

Xiaomi should stop selling hijacked devices.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] youngchaos:
Then fun fact is that. Xiaomi dont officially sell hijacked devices.

Resellers do it.

They buy stock of chinese devices and then "hack" with some EDL or something to unlock bootloader immediatly, flashing global and "advertising" it like a Global Phone. Some tell you that is unlocked+global, others dont.

For example, my case. Mi8 from eGlobal on eBay. It should've been STOCK Cinese Phone, with locked bootloader and just english or chinese language. It arrived with unlocked bootloader and global rom on it.

You can't really blame Xiaomi...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] frankherlerq:
is it possible to unlock bootloader with a authorised Account immediatly? Or do i have to wait the 720h?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powergo:
If your account have EDI so you can do it immediatly :good:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] frankherlerq:
Thank you for your reply. If it work, I would buy a account by s-unlock.com do it work with their accounts?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powergo:
I think this site for iphone [emoji336]
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RainGater:
I am getting an MI 8 from AliExpress and the phone is a China variant with unlocked bootloader + global ROM on it. I know I can't relock the bootloader as it has a global ROM.

Couple of questions:

1. After I add my MI account to the device, will I be able to debrick it if it ever gets bricked?

2. Since it was unlocked by some reseller's account, it's tied to their account and only they can unlock it if it's bricked?

3. Only way to relock is to flash the China ROM and unlock it using my MI account (after 720 hours)?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gabrielfi:
1 depends the way u brick...

2 no... after the unlock, they remove the account from the phone.

3 u awnsered your on question. if you flash china rom, u will relock.. if u unlock after that, u will unlock the boot loader again.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dalendra7:
Honestly, I also experienced this. My Mi 8 Bootloop into Recovery/Softbrick. I did use someone's services to make My Mi 8 work again without opening the phone. Cause in my country Xiaomi does not provide warranty for non official product.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gabrielfi:
what did you do??
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dalendra7:
I bring my device to someone who can fix it
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] navin_n:
I think you re-locked the bootloader after flashing Global ROM. You can unbrick it in 2 ways:

1. Unlock the bootloader again and flash Global Fastboot ROM keeping bootloader unlocked.

2. Use MiPCSuite V3 and flash China ROM again.

Thanks,
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dalendra7:
Step 1: Already did but my account does not bound to this device

Stel 2 : my latest miui is global 8.9.20 (android 9.0) so i can't downgrade to latest china rom which is still in android oreo at that time. Anyway thanks for your guide but my Mi 8 is normal again after i bring my device to someone
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wisyan:
Help

Hi Dalendra7, can you help me? my mi 8 bootloop into Recovery after flash from MIUi Rusia to Global. My location at Jakarta (Indonesia) can u PM email or phone number someone who fix your phone. Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dalendra7:
Kontak XFT Indonesia/Xiaomi Flashing Team.

Ada di Facebook akun FP sama Grupnya, coba dicek yg lokasi Jabodetabek.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fisher421:
i had the same issue.

unlocked bootloader - flashed Global miui 10 .. Bootlooped to recovery..

all you have to do is connect to the mi unlock tool and go through the unlock process.. it will boot up into miui 10.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] KaKi87:
[MENTION=4635440]navin_n[/MENTION], [MENTION=8795396]Dalendra7[/MENTION],

MiPCSuite V3 seems to work !... But it only accepted to flash the ROM that I already flashed via MiFlash and which bricked my phone, which is Global 10.0.2.0

So MiPCSuite V3 works but I can't install either an older global version or a Chinese version, older or more recent.

Except for EDL and test point, what are our options ?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dalendra7:
EDL and Test Point
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] navin_n:
In Mi 8, AntiRollBack (ARB) is implemented so be careful.

If you use EDL or Test Point then try version same with the current version or higher than that for both Chinese or Global.

Did you select "Clean all and Lock" option when flashing via MiFlashTool? If you are moving from Chinese to Global then you should not re-lock the bootloade it will brick the device. To unbrick, you will have unlock the bootloader again.

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RoryDurrant:
MOD EDIT: Quote removed

Youre the guy from MOD EDIT: Quote removed arent you? Thinking of getting your service as I have nowhere else to turn and youre much cheaper than s-unlock
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alabin77:
How to tell the difference between a china variant or global variant? Planning to buy from a mobile vendor.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cak.gambus:
Can someone help me,

I try to flash by miflash, edl via test point, but still got error recieved hello packet,

How to fix that thing? My phone died 1 week ago, and i lost mind what can i do..
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RainGater:
Global version should come as bootloader locked and the ROM should say Global in Settings - About. Also, it should have multiple languages instead of China and English, which is the default for Chinese version (until they flash the global version after unlocking the bootloader).
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1503005200:
can i get your email?? i need help

my mi 8 was bricked
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alone_in_dark:
Did you choose "clean and lock" in miflash tool while flashing? I also want to flash my Chinese Mi 8 to Global. Is there any problem if I have unlocked bootloader?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vuabairac:
Can you help me?

I have a Xiaomi Redme Note 5 Pro, can you help me
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shige1013:
help me

hello

my device is mi8

but Hardbrick to ARB

no fastboot

no Power chage

display is blackout

To recover authorized id fast only?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] romek69:
I was in the same situation. I can recommend NikSalsa service. Check few posts back: #11
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shige1013:
hello & thanks

but TeamViewer is Security problem?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wanohalod:
don't even bother sending an email to <service.global@xiaomi.com> they are simply useless.

I tried contacting them.

ME

Subject: MI ID authorization request MI ID 183800****

Hi,

I would like for my MI ID 183800**** to be authorized for EDL Flashing, can this be done by you?

If not what is the process/requirements needed and who could provide this authorization.

Best Regards

THEIR REPLY

Thank you for contacting Xiaomi Customer Support. I am G****eet and I understand that you wish to get the authorization for the MI Account. I regret to inform you that as we are not having any official update for the same, so we won't be able to assist you with the same. Also, we are not having any Official update for the EDL flashing, so we won't be able to assist you with the same.

Should you have any further queries, feel free to write back to us. We'll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you for being a valued customer. Have a great day ahead!

Best Regards,

Gur****t

Xiaomi Customer Support
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davidmty:
hi friends, look I stumbled on the search to fix my xiaomi mi8, with this user of Teamviewer, he has authorization to fix your cell phone, this does it remotely, you only need the tools my flash 2018, rom china fastboot, teamviewer ,, and already starting you have also the program my unlocked flasch and the global rom that you want, to me I fix it yesterday, after three days waiting for authorization from xiaomi, that will never give it to you, you find it on whatsapp +5515981127922, brazil time

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by the way I'm from Mexico
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sector001:
Does flashing the ROM erase user data?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ggkameleon:
Hi ! I understand but before use oneplus phone is more easy to use custom Rom

.I have a mi 8 Global version with Global Rom but I want use Custom Rom based on China Rom version with unlock bootloader & Twrp Is there a risk if I update the ROM based on a Chinese version that the bootloader is locked ? No for lock it it's only with MiFlash when choose clean & lock ? That right ? Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonowg:
And what is the EDI?

Wysłane z mojego MI 8 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NikolasG.:
Xiaomi mi 8 - unbricked

I need a help, do you have an edl account?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] catalindobre:
My friend, what if I bought a device listed as Global and in fact was a bootloader unlocked how to deal with that? Rooted, custom ROMmed, but want to return back.

I am not bricked but in case I will try to return stock I am pretty sure it will turn bricked.

And this "China are supposed to work only in china and you should not "hack" them with unlocking+flashing others rom.

Global is what you are supposed to buy if you want a Xiaomi phone. " is the worst statement that I've heard, sorry stupid wanted to say.

The point is why they are not supporting this unbricking activities, or at least advertise this garbage from the begining, They should not allow bootloader unlock at all if this is restricted in this wrong way..
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] banie01:
Hey to the experts on this thread!

Just took delivery of a Mi8 and have already managed to screw it up!

I believed I had a global version, seems to be a chinese version that was bootloader unlocked and flased to Global Rom.

I wanted to flash to xiaomi.eu rom to enable Google pay, in the process I managed softbrick the phone and relock my bootloader.

What may be even more of an issue is that my phone was not bound to my Mi account :(

So currently the handset only boots to MiRecovery and is not detected in MiAssistant tool.

I have tried flashing multiple images via XiaomiADB and only Global images complete the flash process successfully, however the handset still does not boot past MiRecovery.

I am at a loss as to what my next steps to recover are?

Any and all advice or service options would be very much appreciated.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] banie01:
So I have attached 2 screenshots from XiaomiADB.

I can get the device to flash in this tool, the only image that will flash is the 10.2.2.0 Global.

The output confirms the server allows this image, and confirms a "successful" flash.

However when the Phone reboots it just loops back to MiRecovery.

I have also tried flashing the latest China Rom, but this fails out as not allowed by server.

[IMG="ADB Output"]https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=472450&stc=1&d=1549555030[/IMG]

[IMG="ADB output"]https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=472449&d=1549555010[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] banie01:
MOD EDIT: Quote removed

Hi NikSalsa.

How do I go arrange this service?

Tried your website but no option to buy?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gogYCH:
I have softbricked mi8 and i need help for flash with edl,i will pay for this if i need,enybody?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceantz:
Hi guys,

Just want to share my experience for unbricked my Mi8. Its all started when I try to flashed latest global Rom on my Mi8 which already in Global rom.

FYI, my Mi 8 is China edition, i bought it from non official Xiaomi distributor in Indonesia. Before I flashed the Global Rom, I manage to check whether the bootloader is open, and it is already open. I checked it using three methods available, the developer option, mi flash unlock app and fastboot. But after I flashed it via Miflash, the phone brick. And not just that, my bootloader is relock.

The phone goes directly to recovery mode and nothing that I can do about it.

So., what i do is this,

1. I open the back cover

2. Install the Qualcomm driver 9008 in my pc

3. Get the latest miflash for snapdragon

4. Download the latest china stable firmware (fastboot rom)

5. Get miflash authenticated account from s-unlock.com ( dont worry guys, this website is legit) it cost me 25usd to get that temporary edl account.

6. Install TeamViewer

7. Communicate with S-unlock team

8. After all prep out ( phone in edl mode connected to mi flash as COM#, the fastboot rom extracted)

9. The S-unlock guy remote my pc and login to MIFlash account. ( they just lending it the user account for one flash only)

10. Flash the brick phone using edl mode, choose clean_all

Done.. My phone back to life.. So happy.

After flash the phone will not automatically boot because the battery is disconnect. You have to connect the battery first and manually boot your phone. If the phone goes to recovery mode, just wipe all the data. And reboot.

Dont bother to contact Xiaomi, it just wasting your time. And for indonesian user, dont bother to contact the distributor either, they wont help you. Lol

That'll do the trick.. Happy unbrick guys.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] victor.wads:
you are forgetting about de thousends of peaplo that buy a phone online without knowing that their phones are Global ou Not. Me por exemple, bought a phone 9 months ago and the announce says GLOBAL VERSION. Today, 9 months later, i just knew that my phone is CHINA version cause i brick it.

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I Really Don't have 25 dolars, in my country its a LOT of money. like money for live half of mounth!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tsongming:
I have not attempted to look for the file. But these files usually exist from most manufacturers.

The easiest way to unbrick is to download the fastboot file that includes the flash.batall ( batch file) Place your device into EDL mode. Yes, you may need to remove the back case, but you can also buy an EDL cable that will activate EDL mode ( Again, I have not tried on the Mi8, but this works on many phones including Xiaomi)

Next, once EDL, decompress your fastboot file, and locate the flashall.bat file and open it with Admin privileges. This batch file will restore your phone with the original software and you will be up and running again.

If I find the file, I will edit this post and add a link. If anyone else finds it, please share it here so that others may benefit.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kéno40:
Hi,

Thanks for the informations. I 'm looking for tips to revive a Mi 8 SE bricked. I have access to EDL mode.

I read that an autorized account is needed to do so. Can we still obtain one? Asking where?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] techyrock:
Greetings folks

I know this thread addresses all Mi8 Bricked users but why isnt there a proper guide for other users to avoid brick

I am new to Mi8 got the Global Version its in factory state not unlocked yet MIUI 10.3.2 Android Patch 19/04/01

this ARB got me spooked big time I want to unlock bootloader and flash syberia or havoc but honestly why isnt there any guide for all this ? how am I supposed to know those ROMs will work flashing on MIUI 10 some showing MIUI 9.SMTH
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tsongming:
If this phone is bound to your account and its a Chinese phone you will never be able to successfully restore the phone with a Global Rom. You must use a Chinese Rom. If you are absolutely certain the phone is bound to your account, and you unlocked the bootloader with your account then you can download the Chinese Fastboot Rom ( It has English and Chinese languages) After restoring the phone, it will automatically reboot on its own, to the screen where you connect to WIfi, and enter your MiCloud account. If you can successfully log into your account then you will be fine, and you can set the phone up , reflash TWRP and install whatever you want.

Download the official Chinese Stock Fastboot rom ( not the recovery version) and decompress the file on your desktop, it will decompress into a folder.

The official Stock Rom decompressed includes a file called flashall.bat.

Locate that file and with your phone in fastboot or EDL mode double click flashall.bat

Each image will be restored to each partition one at a time, this will of course wipe your phone, so you will lose all data on the phone which is surely gone by now anyway.

The process only takes 5 to 10 minutes, and as I said if you can log into your account you are back in business with using your phone.

If you own a Global Phone, only use the Global Fastboot Rom.

If Global you can find the Global stable fastboot Rom here: http://en.miui.com/download-346.html

If you have a Chinese phone, then only use the Chinese fastboot.

If Chinese you can find the Chinese stable fastboot Rom here: https://xiaomifirmware.com/roms/download-official-miui-roms-for-xiaomi-mi8-dipper/

If you look around you may may find it from the official site. ( I have downloaded from the Xiaomi firmware site in the past without issues so I am sure its safe.) Although, a newer version of stable has been released this was the only site that had Chinese fastboot roms after 10 minutes of searching.

Finally, these instructions are simple, and its all that you need IF the device is bound to you. If it is not bound to you, you will need to have it repaired by a shop that has the EDL credentials, to restore the phone for you.

Good Luck.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] obojo4real:
pls help me with authorised account to unbrick my xiaomi note 6 pro thanks...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] binarygod1299:
i got this reply from global xiaomi

Hi xxxxxxx,

Thank you for contacting Xiaomi Customer Support. I am Nandini and understand that you want to authorize your Mi account for EDL flashing.

I understand that you are facing issues with the authorization of the Mi Account as the device is bricked and regret the inconvenience that you have experienced. I would like to inform you that your device is stuck so, we would not be able to guide you further in this regard. I would like to inform you that as of now we there is no such provision for authorizing your Mi account so we could not be able to assist you for the same. Hence, would request you to coordinate with your point of purchase for better and quicker support.

Note: Due to COVID-19, the ongoing health and containment emergency measures may cause service delays at logistic couriers and Xiaomi authorized service centers until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and support.

For any further query, feel free to write us back!

Best regards

Nandini

Xiaomi Customer Support
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] forever_lol:
delete
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] pk5720:
I'm facing very poor data connection issue since the update to android pie.. Is there any solution?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] speedtripler:
According to tech news sites Huawei have started to give out bootloader codes again on the 2nd of September 2018 to limited numberd of xda members

My question is has anyone received one yet in September 2018 as I applied for it but no reply yet.....
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
https://xdaforums.com/honor-view-10/development/honor-bootloader-unlocking-limited-t3837880

It's for Honor devices only. And it will take weeks before you get the code.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] speedtripler:
Thx for the fast reply

I have read conflicting articles in the news

Some say it will be Huawei and Honor devices and other's say honor only which would be a disappointment.....

I'm unable to post urls but theandroidsoul says:

"[PSA] You can unlock bootloader of your Huawei and Honor devices again for a limited time

Ever since Huawei started entertaining unlock requests for their devices, which includes both the Huawei and Honor brands of Android devices, users haven’t been very impressed.

While Huawei never suggested about reversing the decision to disallow unlock request, it seems they listened to the growing discontent of users — may be because of the availability of Android Pie GSI ROMs — and have taken a step back — for a little period of time.

Yes, they are allowing the users of Huawei and Honor phones to get their device unlocked, but it’s not that straightforward.

This is in Huawei’s collaboration with XDA, wherein you need to request the unlock of your Huawei/Honor device via an online form, where you must also give them your XDA user ID. Yes, no kidding. So if you are not registered on XDA — and maybe not an active member — you cannot request the bootloader unlock code even today.

Interested users who want to unlock the bootloader of tier Huawei/Honor device may click the link below to request the unlock code."

I hope Huawei will include mate users, if not I will have to return the mate 10 pro and order something else :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] massiveMasturbator:
This feature was in ICS and jelly bean .. then for some reason they removed it. How do I add it ?

Any app available? I've tried few but all they do is turn the phone off not on