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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
If your OS is Official MIUI, the custom recovery will be replaced with official MIUI recovery on every boot.

Someone mentioned OrangeFox recovery had an option to let the custom recovery not replaced by official recovery. I did not test it though.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] iTryH:
With OnePlus you can unlock and relock the bootloader without any sign that it was unlocked before. Can this POCO do the same and also does the unlock icon at the top on bootup disappear if you relock?.

Many thank's friends and Happy New Year!.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Relock with non-correct region MIUI official ROMs will very likely brick your phone.

You cannot relock with custom ROMs, it will very likely brick your phone.

Only relock with original matching region MIUI official ROMs to be safe.

If you want to switch to other region, you can search in XDA forum about switching region without unlocking bootloader.

The unlock icon at the top on boot up will disappear after relock.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] seitentaisei:
Good day! I hope someone helps me out. I have a Poco X3 Pro (Vayu) and I just unlocked the bootloader today. I'm trying to install a TWRP recovery and a custom ROM and I decided to use Xiaomi EU since I already have it in my Poco F2. I am reading the instructions when I came across ARB Index and got totally confused. I can't seem to find the ARB index of the ROM I'm trying to install and if TWRP also has an ARB Index. I am going to use the Custom ROM found here and TWRP from here. My phone has Antiversion: 2. Thank you in advance.

Edit: My phone's version is MIUI Global 12.5.7 Stable
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
There is not ARB index in custom ROMs and custom recoveries.

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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Updated Section 2 to work with MIUI 12~13 or Android 11~12.0/12.1 custom ROMs
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] rafaelgirotti:
Unfortunately the bootloader unlock is not working for me. I get error 1004.

1004:Unknown error. Try again later

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Then I tried using the XiaomiTool2 and I get this error:

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And then on terminal:

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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Try install drivers, reboot PC, change USB port, disable PC VPN, reboot internet router, try unlock during midnight, change SIM card into slot 1, use the SIM card you requested unlock bootloader in the phone, reboot your phone.

Try another version as well Direct download link (English Version 5.5.224.55)

Sometimes Xiaomi server has problems. Recently there's problem in unlock bootloader in Europe.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] rafaelgirotti:
Okay, I did all that but got a different error message:

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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Try the new 6.5 version again.

Maybe Xiaomi changed something, so the 5.5 version does not work.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] rafaelgirotti:
Looks like it's working now, it showed me the message that I have to wait a few days. Thank you for the help!

EDIT: Using the new version worked!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] vanjay21:
can i use this twrp to flash crdroid and pixel experience?

also this twrp is for android 11, is this ok to use even if im on miui 13.0.3.0(android 12)?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Yes

TWRP can still flash on Android 12 MIUI 13. It cannot see the internal storage however.

The flashing function is still intact.

You will need either microSD card, USB OTG or flash with adb sideload in TWRP and PC.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] vanjay21:
another one sir, do I need to flash other firmware? before flashing pixel experience 12L?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
You need to go to the ROM thread and find if there's update post by the developer.

There should be instruction whether flash firmware or not.

Or maybe it's written in official website.

I don't know each and every ROM.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] vanjay21:
t

thank you sir😘
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] rafaelgirotti:
Hey, I'm here again. My one week waiting has passed. And still, I got another error :(

EDIT: Okay, nevermind. I used the other version you recommended me again, and not it worked!

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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] vanjay21:
hello, my twrp recovery got replaced by pixel recovery.. what do i need to do to retain twrp?(make it permanent)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Flash TWRP again if you want it.

If it still got replaced again, then ask the developer why.

This issue is ROM specific.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Ronho113:
Hi, is Arrow 12 recovery the same as TWRP? Which one is best for flashing Arrow OS 12?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
You can try.

Start with Arrow recovery since you are flashing Arrow OS 12.

Recoveries can change if you don't like it.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] ddkol.:
Hi guys! What permanent changes are caused by unlocking the bootloader? F.e. My old note 8 <greatlte> disabled all the inbuilt apps, like samsnung Pay, and Shealth, and tripped the knox Efuse. What simiar features get disabled on this phone?

Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
In general, most Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco phone still have warranty after bootloader unlocked. For specific, you need to look up in the official website of your country/region.

Apps being disabled after bootloader unlocked sometimes can be dealt with by Magisk or other apps/modules/modifications.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] ddkol.:
Hi thanks for the reply. What I mean is that after going back to stock FW on my note, some features got disabled PERMANENTLY. (No matter if you went back to stock rom, and relocked the bootloader, it still wont install samsung pay f.e). This seems like no biggie, but it makes the phone really hard to sell if you dont want to lie about it. Are there such problems with the poco?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
As far as I know, never heard of such problems with Poco.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Flash_Guy:
Hello,

I'd like to install crDroid ROM on my Poco X3 Pro.

How do I install the crDroid recovery? Is it the same as TWRP, but instead of the TWRP img I flash the crDroid recovery img?

Is the recovery easy to use? ADB sideload same as TWRP?

Do I need to flash an MIUI ROM before crDroid? I'm currently on MIUI 13.0.5

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Yes

I don't know.

There should be info in the cdDroid thread about the firmware.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Blez55:
Hey guys i need help. I just got Redmi Note 11 Pro and i want to flash recovery. Bootloader is already unlocked and when i open fastboot, it detects my phone but it cant access / see storage.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Better ask in specific forum:

https://xdaforums.com/f/12557/
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Odeya:
Hello guys,

May i ask, im on pixel experience rom now with pixel experience custom recovery, and now im going to sell my phone, so how do i going back to stock rom and stock recovery with bootloader locked?

Thank you!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] k3lcior:
MiFlash with "Clean all and lock" option. Also after phone is on stock ROM dont forget to boot it, login and delete your Mi account connected with the phone.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Press and hold both "volume up" and "power" together, until it goes into fastboot.

It will first turn off, then boot the poco logo, and then into fastboot mode.

Then plug phone to PC.

On PC, extract the Fastboot ROM tgz into a folder with short name (like "rom"), and put the "rom" folder into C:\

Then go inside the "rom" folder, look for the file "flash_all.bat" and run it.

Make sure NOT the one with lock. (First confirm it can boot correctly, then lock it afterwards, for safety reasons)

Or as k3lcior said with MiFlash
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Odeya:
Hi, thank you for the answers, but i still have some questions

1. does the version of the miui matter? like miui 13.0.3 i have to get the rom with the same version 13.0.3? or it just miui 13 with miui 13? the last time i used miui it was at m

2. do i have to use fastboot rom only instead of recovery rom?

2. so i have to do flash_all.bat first then after it is complete and confirm it can boot properly, i run flash_all_lock next?

3. what about the custom recovery? does flashing the stock miui rom will revert the recovery back to stock automatically?

sorry if this too much, thanks in advance!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
1. The country/ region DOES matter.

If bootloader is unlocked, phone can boot all region ROM.

BUT, if lock bootloader with a wrong country/ region ROM, it may possibly soft-brick the phone.

Make sure to use the according ROM of your phone.

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2. Fastboot ROM better.

2. flash_all.bat first, after it boot properly, CONFIRM the county/ region ROM and the phone matches.

flash_all_lock is after you confirm the country/ region.

If you are not very sure about the country/ region, use the flash_all.bat, boot into official MIUI. Keep it unlocked, then bring the phone to Xiaomi service center/ repair center and ask them to help you flash official ROM and lock the bootloader. They might help you lock it without paying.

3. Official MIUI will revert recovery to stock every time the phone is boot/ reboot.

Confirm it on your own.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Odeya:
wow, okay ill get it now, thank you so much, really appreciate it 🙌
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
Hi guys,

May i ask, im going to back to stock miui from pixel experience but i have some questions before im doing it

1. im at android 13 now, is it possible if i just flash miui 12.5 (which was android 11) from android 13 pixel experience? or i have to flash the same android version?

2. is it possible for me to just use recovery rom instead of fastboot rom to clean flash stock miui and lock the bootloader?

any answers would be appreciated, thank you!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] borisku:
Are you sure that Miui12.5 ist Android 12? I tought that Miui 12 is Android 11...???
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
ah yes! sorry my bad i mean android 11, does it possible to just flash it all the way from android 13 to 11?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] borisku:
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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Possible with Official MIUI

Lock bootloader is under fastboot.

Better flash with fastboot rom to prevent unexpected remnant after flashing with recovery rom only.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Phrak:
Thanks for putting this guide together.

I'd like to request 1 change that will help future readers please:

Move point 6 RED warning text to the START of #6 so that people read that first.

I unlocked my account a year ago when I first received the device, but never actually unlocked the bootloader at the time.

Now I have to wait another 7 days because I pressed the unlock button again today while running through the guide.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Had the sentence repeated in the beginning of step 6.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Kryspus:
Hi, im reading all about ARB over an few houers and i have mess in my head.

Currently i have unlocked bootloared, TWRP installed, and installed ArrowOS via TWRP like in the guide in first post.

I would like to have rom that is not so much diffrent than official one.

I have downloaded xiaomi.eu_multi_POCOX3Pro_V12.5.5.0.RJUMIXM_v12-11.zip from here https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-12-0-12-1-12-2-12-5-stable-release.56191/ (12.5.5.0 matched my stocked rom i had before i started all the process, i had global rom but this one is called multi)

Is it official rom? looks like its based fully on official but when we talking about ARB it have great importace, becouse if its not official i can safely install it without worring about ARB index (like the ArrowOS right?), but if its official i have to know the ARB index before instalation!

If im wrong please tell me.

The Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools shows me: Anti version: 2. (like in the first author post)

So i was trying to check ARB index in my downloaded rom (the one i mention above).

Its zip file so i can't check the ARB numer like guides say about tar.gz roms.

Well i was tried to ARB some HEX editor, but i can't match te line who says "1" or "4" about having or not having ARB.

Please help me, waht should i do now?

PS. All this for having root ofcourse..

Edit.

I have found answer here:

MIUI 13 - MIUI 13 STABLE RELEASE

There already is an A13 TWRP for The 12 pro here, that's why I am asking. Also, the version with A13 is still MIUI 13. Just wanted to know if I should use the TWRP which is already installed to update to A13, or if I need to install the newer TWRP first Edit: nevermind, zgfg12 answered already

xiaomi.eu

It's not stock rom, and i can flash it safetly. They say also i can easly remove ARB protection from stock roms and install them like any other custom rom? I have worries about it..

I have flashed succesfully this rom mentioned above and after flashed MIUI 13 version and now will be doing MIUI 14. Magisk installed sucesfully with this thread first post guide via TWRP. THX
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Hàn Thanh Hà:
Hello! I'm new here and sorry for my noob question: I read that unlocking boot loader will cause Find Device no longer available, but I am using an Poco X4 GT with unlocked boot loader, running MIUI 14 EU and I still can use Find Device with my phone! Is there anything wrong woth my phone and/or any reason for that? Thank you :)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
It most likely means anyone as well as a thief can flash and format the phone (via TWRP, OrangeFox, etc.), so whatever Find Device function will not work outside the system.

In the system the Find Device function is normal, but the problem is from outside the ROM.

If you still have doubt, ask the place where it told you Find Device will no longer available and ask them to explain to you.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Hàn Thanh Hà:
Thank you for reply :)

It's Mi Unlock tool to say Unlocking will result to Find Device no longer available :(

But I guess my phone is OK, because I can do everything as normal :)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] djmarkoos:
I`ve followed all these steps but mi unlock tool keeps giving error.

Mi 12t Pro with miui global 14.0.7, Android 13.

All necessary steps are passed without problem. Developer options, find device, added mi account, associated account for unlock. restart to fastboot, but this error keeps again and again.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] joke19:
Which version of mi unlock tool? Maybe an old version?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] djmarkoos:
Version 6.5.406.31
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Try install driver, then reboot PC.

If you have a router, turn it off for 1 minute, then turn it on.

While unlocking the phone, your PC needs to be connected to internet.

You will need to wait for 7 days after applied for unlock.

Unplug and then plug it back to PC.

If you are using Desktop PC, plug the cable to the port on the back of PC, the USB socket on the motherboard.

You could also try the unlock tool version 5.5

Sometimes there's server issue on Xiaomi side, so could also wait another day.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] djmarkoos:
i`m already waiting for 15-20 days approx.

Maybe to change pc/laptop.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
There were some cases that AMD CPU having issues with fastboot.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] djmarkoos:
it`s Intel gen10 on my side. so its not that kind of prob.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Rule out AMD CPU possibility.

I can't help much. This tool is a pain, but either with this or with the non-official and not updated tool V2 are the only 2 program that has the ability to unlock Xiaomi.

If you have a spare USB disk that is larger than 16 GB, try intall a Windows-To-Go on it and boot the system from the USB, so it will be a clean Windows.

Had also seen someone said use the phone number to login to Xiaomi would work.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] hryamzik:
Where did you download MIUI 14 from? Do you have ethernet tethering there?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
Hi,

Sorry i need to ask again, recently after updating to MIUI 14 my phone constantly crashing when on the call and video call even sometimes it wont boot to os but it can boot to fastboot, and weirdly enough when gaming or multitasking the phone doesn't even crash, now i don't know if its hardware related or software, but now im trying to revert back from miui 14 to miui 13 or 12.5, can i just unlock the bootloader and and do the clean flash of miui 12.5? or is there any requirement for downgrading?

Thank you

and for you guys going to miui 14 i suggest be careful, cheers!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
If you are in Europe, and you bought your phone within 2 years, you can find Xiaomi to check for hardware issue. Europe has 2 year warranty.

Your other post gives a clue of hardware issue.

Search the forum about.

Don't use MiFlash to downgrade. One might accidently lock the bootloader if you are inexperienced.

Section 2 step 11, if your phone got Anti version 2, you can downgrade to MIUI version, 12.0.1~14.

You don't have to worry about Anti version if you are installing a custom ROM.

Section 2 step 16 is a must.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
Hi,

Unfortunately im in Indonesia, i been trying to using flash_all.bat but it wont run, is it possible this can be caused that i cant downgrade?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Your other post gives a clue of hardware issue.

Search the forum about it.

https://xdaforums.com/t/poco-x3-pro-white-screen-problem.4525953/

https://xdaforums.com/t/poco-x3-pro-randomly-bricked.4412133/

flash_all.bat needs an unlocked bootloader.

If you already unlocked bootloader, the folder name can be too long, rename it shorter like "ROM".
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
Yes, but im still curious, since now i my phone work properly even i gaming on it, i dont know whats going on but its just weird.

Yes my bootloader is unlocked, now im on fastboot, when running flash_all.bat nothing happens, the folder already renamed to rom and placed on platform tools folder

should i just flash custom rom at this point? or i just continue trying to downgrade the miui? the link to szaki xiaomiadb is dead, i dont know where else to get the tools.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
It could be software or hardware issue, some said software, and some said hardware. But personally tend to rule out hardware issue. Hardware issue is more critical.

You could go for custom ROM. If custom ROM still having such issue, go for Xiaomi repair center/ customer service.

XiaomiADB/Fastboot tool

XiaomiADBFastbootTools.jar | by TechExpert for modifications

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

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[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] d_g_m_2000:
1. is your pc an intel or amd? i had issues of conectivity with amd... on intel it works as usual...

2. check if you had the correct drivers installed (you can use the miflashtool to install them)

3. downgrade stock rom can be a pain in the *ss, you need to search how to do it properly to not brick your device. once i downgrade from android 12 to 11, it gave me bluetooth errors so i had to return to 12... and now i'm on stock a13 (miui14 global)

4. to me, the error that you describe looks like a software bug.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
Thank you for the link @pl1992aw and for the reply guys, the phone condition as of now everytime i reboot and not immediately unlock the screen will be crashed on black screen, need to hold down power button to wake the screen, the camera wont connect (but it works on CIT test, instagram, whatsapp which is weird), and one more crash gray screen with blue small dot, reboot by itself but this time there is a rainbow glitch on half of the poco splash screen and then it turn off, trying to turn it on it works again like normal but the camera still wont connect.

Just confused what to do now, still doubting to flash a custom rom, but i been staying on fastboot for like 30 minutes without crash, just scared it would crash when flashing custom rom. playing mobile legends and genshin impact with no problem, i even monitor the cpu, gpu, and ram using devcheck, all core and temperature are working normally.

Still had no idea whats going on either hardware or software, i still wanted to fix it by myself since my phone already out of waranty and swaping the systemboard price same as buying a new phone.

any input would be appreciated, thank you!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
If you are scared, prepare a backup phone, not necessary a Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco. Just in case sudden loss of the phone, you would have another for daily drive. Backup apps and personal data as well.

Unless you know how to deal with hardware issues, most you could do is only fiddle with custom ROMs and soft settings.

As said before, you could go for custom ROM.

If the issue persist in custom ROMs, go for Xiaomi repair center/ customer service.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Marmalize:
yeah i think i might flash custom ROM, the phone now is working properly, i just gaming on it for 30 minutes to test it, like genshin impact and mobile legends, no crash at all, all cpu cores working properly and RAM is working properly too, there is other thread that say some people affected by this are caused by faulty PMIC but i still can't decide its software or hardware until i tested it with custom ROM, thank you so much for your time and the answers :)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] boy tries stuff:
im sorry to bother you but i keep getting

FAILED (remote this partition doesn't exist)

please help me im on xiaomi note 11 pro 4g viva
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
(Step 8, 9 and 12 and links are POCO X3 pro specific)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] PReis69:
XiaomiADBFastboot tools is not available anymore. Is there a replacement?

My Poco has the MIUI14.0.2. Do I need to downgraded to install ArrowOS 13?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] d_g_m_2000:
no need... you can flash arrow 13.1 or 13 with that firmware
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
You can get it here:

XiaomiADBFastbootTools.jar | by TechExpert for modifications

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

androidfilehost.com
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] PReis69:
Thank you both
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] shack_de:
I have a problem downloading the XiaomiADBFastboot tools. It doesn't work. Seems, there is no file.

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Anyone an idea, where to get the XiaomiADBFastboot?

THX
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] pl1992aw:
Download Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools

Download Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools 7.0.3 - Get control over your Xiaomi device and manage files, wipe cache or flash any partition with an image using this straightforward app

www.softpedia.com

I've download and check it, hashcheck is same as original.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] shack_de:
Thank you! Worked fine!