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By Doing this, You may Void your warranty..
Neither Me nor XDA is Responsible for any Damage Caused for Your Mobile..
If you show Finger at me, I'll laugh at you..
Why there is need for this Guide?
When I got my Realme 5, I wanted to Unlock the Bootloader, Install the TWRP Recovery, root it and finally Install a Custom ROM. So, I've Searched for it and Finally Disappointed B'coz many Guides were wrong and some were Very Old and Outdated Guides.. So I've Researched and now with many problems, Finally I've Unlocked the Bootloader, installed TWRP and finally Flashed LineageOS 17.1.. So, this Guide saves your time, I've Included the Steps What I did, you guys can simply follow it..
This Guide is only applicable for Realme 5(rmx1911) and not for Realme 5i, Realme 5s or Realme 5 Pro..
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Things You need to Continue :
A Windows Laptop/PC (Windows because, I am showing the Procedure with Windows)
Minimal ADB and FastBoot
Recovery (I've flashed PitchBlack Recovery, but you can also do this procedure with TWRP recovery)
Of course a Realme5 (rmx1911)
In-Depth Test apk
All the Download Links of above files are in Attachments..
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Procedure :
Steps to Downgrade from RealmeUI 1 to ColorOS 6
If you're in Latest android 10 RealmeUI, first you need to downgrade to ColorOS 6 android pie.
To do so, download ColorOS package(.ozip package) from below link.
Open this .ozip package with File Manager app and Locate this package.
Click on that package, A pop-up will appear, In that Select "Upgrade Now" or something like that..
It will wipe your data and It will boot into ColorOS setup, Complete the Setup..
Users who are in ColorOS 6, need not to follow above Steps!
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Steps to Unlock Bootloader:
Enable developer options in settings and enable OEM Unlocking, USB Debugging from Developer Options from Settings.
Download and Install In-Depth apk from attachments.
Open it and Click on Start Applying.
After 20min Open app and click on "Query Verification Status" .(if you dont see like this wait for some moretime, maximum it will take upto 24hours only)
If you see something like "Review Successful", You are good to go..
Select "Start the in-depth test", You will be forwarded to fast boot mode..
Connect the mobile to PC.
Now comes the role of PC/Laptop, Download the Fastboot and Minimal ADB, Recovery.img and vbmeta.img From the attachments.
Extract that fastboot zip in some Directory, Copy the recovery.img and vbmeta.img to the fastboot folder.
Open the Minimal ADB and Fastboot and in that open "cmd-here.exe"
Type "fastboot devices", then enter, You should see something like serial number.
Type "fastboot flashing unlock", then enter, now check ur phone you will see something like "Unlock" or similar to something..
You need to select the Unlock with the help of volume button and select with power button.
After Selecting "Unlock" all data will be deleted and Your Phone will be unlocked..
HURRAY, YOUR PHONE IS UNLOCKED
Installing Pitchblack Recovery :
After Unlocking Phone all the Data will be deleted, complete the setup wizard and enable USB Debugging.
Connect the Phone to PC via USB.
Open ADB Fastboot folder and select "cmd-here.exe".
Type "adb devices" you should see something like Serial Number.(If you did not see, re-insert the phone cable to another port and check)
Type "adb reboot fastboot", You will be forwarded to Fastboot mode.
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Type "fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img"
Disconnect the Mobile from PC, then click on Volume down Button Until you get Something Like "Recovery" and Select using Power Button.
HURRAY! YOU'VE INSTALLED RECOVERY
IF YOU WANT TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE, DOWNLOAD MAGISK AND INSTALL IT FROM RECOVERY
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IF YOU WANT TO GO TO RECOVERY AGAIN JUST BOOT INTO FASTBOOT(Power-off Your device, click on volume down button and power button simultaneously, within few seconds you will boot into fastboot) THEN CLICK ON VOL- BUTTON UNTIL YOU GET RECOVERY OPTION, THEN SELECT IT USING POWER BUTTON
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You've Unlocked BL, flashed RECOVERY, Installed Magisk, Now what? Go and Search for your Favourite ROMs and flash them
Realme 5 Downgrade package link
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supper sir i have very usefull i have flashed a lineage 17.1
with ur guide and i have unlocked boot lodder also thank u very much well done sir
Sensui--moksha said:
supper sir i have very usefull i have flashed a lineage 17.1
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Glad, this helped!!
Why happend like this in depth test ?
Bebe's said:
Why happend like this in depth test ?
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Sorry for the delay bro, I think you can't unlock the bootloader of Your Phone, bcoz it is not directly from the realme, I mean the phone which u bought is customized by your sim(carrier) company
Hello. The Downgrade file is not in the attachments thanks
nezuxiv said:
Hello. The Downgrade file is not in the attachments thanks
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dude I have updated the post with the link to downgrade package, by the way thanks for informing
bro by installing pictblack recovery my phone got in a recovery bootloop and internal storgae is not showing ay files help pls
smarty7880 said:
bro by installing pictblack recovery my phone got in a recovery bootloop and internal storgae is not showing ay files help pls
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Did you flash vbmeta.img ?
does the downgrade firmware supports realme in philippines ? thank you so much sir.
I am at color os v7 I also need to downgrade fast reply will be appreciated
Dar_shan_11 said:
I am at color os v7 I also need to downgrade fast reply will be appreciated
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Yes, You need to downgrade...
I unlocked my bootloader ..than I installed recovery and after than I installed vbmeta.img
After that I tried to install Havoc Os.
Now I'm stuck at bootloop, can you help me
I must be blind but I can't find the downgrade file in your attachments...
(Edit) Never mind, it's not in the attachments. ^^;
Is there any guide to do it on realms UI?
i have RMX1911ex_11_A.31.
i should follow steps from Unlock Bootloader
correct?
It dœsn't work: my phone just comes back to the fastboot…
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This evening I had the same problem like many of you and I just did not want to wait 2-3 weeks for the unlock code from Xiaomi. I went through a lot of threads and different forums to create this guide.
Requirements
- ADB up and running (I am an Android developer, so I have this installed already - unsure if you need specific ADB drivers for Xiaomi devices though)
- Xiaomi MI4c
- MiFlash: http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/MiPhone20151028.exe (via http://en.miui.com/a-234.html) - Install
- Mi4c Image: libra_images_6.1.7_20151221.0000.11_5.1_cn_b09dac70a0.tgz - unpack until "images" directory is visible!
- [Optional] Mi4c Fastboot Image: miui_MI4c_6.1.21_d1d054460d_5.1.zip
- [Optional] Latest TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/development/libra-twrp-3-0-t3315059
- [Optional] Latest build of CM 12.1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/development/cm12-1-build-cyanogenmod-12-1-device-t3291631
Step-by-step
Step 1 is optional: I was not sure, if I could use the "fastboot oem edl" command in a higher version of MIUI... feedback required. Thus following is a list of known Xiaomi ROMs which support this procedure:
If you are using one of the following ROM versions, you should be able to unlock the device easily with the provided guide. However, I have messages that the versions don't work with higher MIUI ROM versions.
CONFIRMED WORKING
V8.6.9.15 MIUI Dev ROM
V8.0.16.0 MIUI Dev ROM
V7.5.4.0
V7.5.3.0.LXKCNDE
V7.1.4.0.LXKCNCK
V6.1.21 (Download link above)
V6.3.24
V6.3.17
V6.4.21
V6.4.14
V6.5.26
V6.8.25
V6.9.15 (China Dev)
Not confirmed (?)
None
Not working
None
(Optional) Downgrade your Mi4c by flashing any image from the list above via the "Updater" app (use top right icon to select image).
Reboot into fastboot mode (Power + Vol Down) until you see the MIUI rabbit and "FASTBOOT"
Command: fastboot oem edl (this brings your device in a kind of emergency recovery state) -> the device does only show a black screen. Do the next step.
Use MiFlash to flash 6.1.7 image (Browse -> select the "images" directory of the 6.1.7 package and start flashing)
When completed, reboot the phone by holding the Power button long (~8s)
Wait until 6.1.7 is completely loaded (this may take a while)
Reboot into fastboot mode (Power + Vol Down)
Command: fastboot oem unlock -> at this point you should have an unlocked bootloader
Now optionally install TWRP and subsequently CM 12.1 and enjoy (see respective linkes in the requirements for a howto) - TWRP: fastboot flash recovery <twrp>.img
With this post, I want to say thank you to all the developers who take their time to port Cyanogen to exotic Android devices. You are heroes!
In case you want to donate me something: https://paypal.me/wolkenjaeger
Great post.
Very detailed explanation.
Very usefull.
could i back to miui rom after installed CM rom
nhkhanh068 said:
could i back to miui rom after installed CM rom
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Yes you can, as you see the CM is optional, you can choose any rom of your liking.
Be warned that any of the latest official Miui roms will lock your bootloader right back and if you have TWRP in place, you will bootloop.
Xiaomi.eu or sMiui highly recommended alternatives if you want to go with miui.
Great step by step tutorial, worth a sticky imo since more and more people coming here will be locked in the future.
I did unlock the bootloader using the guide and it works.
Step 1 Downgrade your Mi4c by flashing the 6.1.21 image via the "Updater" app (use top right icon to select image) is not necessary .
Also all data will be wiped.
vasil_d said:
I did unlock the bootloader using the guide and it works.
Step 1 Downgrade your Mi4c by flashing the 6.1.21 image via the "Updater" app (use top right icon to select image) is not necessary .
Also all data will be wiped.
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Thanks for the feedback. Did you "EDL" flash from the latest stable / dev version?
Not working for me. I'm Unable to flash 6.1.7 from update from 6.3.10. When I send command: fastboot oem edl phone reboots and then I am unable to glash with MiPhone. :crying:
wolkenjaeger said:
Thanks for the feedback. Did you "EDL" flash from the latest stable / dev version?
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I used china stable V7.1.4.0.LXKCNCK
fastboot oem edl
Hi guys i need some help, when i try to use "fastboot oem edl" then flash it all it gives me black screen and cannot go back to fastboot.
no key combination is working power+vol - is dead power+vol up is also dead..
all i can see is its recognize it via device manager port com "Qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008"
please point me out to somewhere i can see my fastboot mode again
thanks in advance
ding-dong said:
Hi guys i need some help, when i try to use "fastboot oem edl" then flash it all it gives me black screen and cannot go back to fastboot.
no key combination is working power+vol - is dead power+vol up is also dead..
all i can see is its recognize it via device manager port com "Qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008"
please point me out to somewhere i can see my fastboot mode again
thanks in advance
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Well, when you get the black screen, start MIFlash :fingers-crossed:
wolkenjaeger said:
Well, when you get the black screen, start MIFlash :fingers-crossed:
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i did that several times but nothing happend it said tobe successfull but i cannot open my mi4c.. can u help me to get back to fastboot?
i dont have anything now...
But.. How can I check if the bootloader is locked / unlocked? In fastboot nothing useful is displayed
hi,
everything going fine for me, unlock worked, flash recovery twrp worked. But finally i still have the miui recovery...
Now when i try to unlock through MiFlashUnlock, it says "Devices already unlock". Before doing this guide i was blocked at 50% "Mi account not the same that devices information".
What can i do ??
matt0101 said:
hi,
everything going fine for me, unlock worked, flash recovery twrp worked. But finally i still have the miui recovery...
Now when i try to unlock through MiFlashUnlock, it says "Devices already unlock". Before doing this guide i was blocked at 50% "Mi account not the same that devices information".
What can i do ??
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don't let en.MIUI rom boot after you install twrp. because it will reinstall the stock recovery over the twrp recovery. In fact, you have to go directly to twrp after flashing it, and try MIUI.eu or other CM roms.
tuanhung303 said:
don't let en.MIUI rom boot after you install twrp. because it will reinstall the stock recovery over the twrp recovery. In fact, you have to go directly to twrp after flashing it, and try MIUI.eu or other CM roms.
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Thanks you very much, it finally works !!!
Thanks
Anyone else confirms? Maybe a video?
~~mi4c™~~
Thank you! Worked great for me!
Will this work with xiaomi mi5?
Great work man
can I share this on Polish forum?
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 [Beryllium]
WARNING: Before attempting to root your device, do note that by unlocking your bootloader and modifying your device with root, ROMs, etc... you are NOT risking voiding your warranty! I am NOT responsible for what you do to your device either, so follow these instructions at your own risk. Make sure you know what you're doing, it's best to understand the process rather than just copy and paste commands and such.
Unlocking the bootloader
You will have to apply for unlocking bootloader for that make sure you do have MI Account if not then create now, Once you are done with then visit here and make sure you use same mi account you have in your phone then wait for 2-3 days. After that download, the latest MI Unlock tool(Shared in download section) Run mi*.exe as admin and simply sign in there as well. Now move to your phone --> Settings app --> About phone --> Tap on MIUI for 6-7 times and you will see "you are a developer now", go back to main settings additional options --> Developer options --> Turn on OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging. Also allow USB Debugging from this PC If you still didn't get simply revoke all and connect usb then in adb type "adb devices", you will see a prompt on your mobile just tick and allow. You will also see an option called as "Mi Unlock status" click on it and click on "Add account and device" Now turn off your phone and go to fastboot mode for that press and hold volume down + power key. You will see "FASTBOOT MODE" on your phone now move to your PC and connect USB. Now once your phone appears in Mi Unlock Tool just click on "Unlock" "It will pop up some prompts" agree with them by clicking "Unlock anyway", It simply means your data will be wiped and warranty will be void! Once that's done it will reach till 99%(In most cases) and will show wait for some hours like for me it said to wait for 72hrs. This may vary user to user. Now once your waiting time is over try again. If it shows press any key to poweroff on your phone when you connect in fastboot then try changing the port or simply reset your device and redo changes that we did (Follow above process again as USB debugging will be off by default, reset ) Now you are done with unlocking the bootloader let's move to TWRP
Flashing TWRPThis is one of easiest step, just open cmd in adb folder and type following codes :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
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fastboot flash recovery *your recovery name.img
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
We are done with flashing TWRP now let's move to encryption issues!
DFE
Now this is most critical. If you skip you will have to flash stock ROM again so don't mess here!
Download vendor image, dfe, your favorite custom ROM, Gapps, Magisk(Everything mentioned in the download section
Boot into TWRP --> Wipe --> Format data! Reboot to recovery from TWRP menu and flash DFE. Now, go to system and setup MIUI and then come back to TWRP for flashing your favorite custom ROM. Now in TWRP --> Wipe --> Advance wipe choose system, data, dalvik & cache --> Swipe to wipe. Now copy those files to your Sdcard. Then go back to main TWRP page and choose --> Install, Now follow the order of flashing these files(most important)
* Flash vendor image i.e beryllium-9.4.8-9.0-vendor-firmware.zip(This is optional if you had latest MIUI ROM then you can skip this)
* Flash ROM & Gapps
* Flash DFE i.e DisableForceEncryption.zip
* Flash Magisk(up to you, only if you want root)
* Reboot
Enjoy! You are done with it. Yea.. ik Download section is mentioned below!
Here's a quick tip always flash DFE whenever you update ROM as the vendor might be changed, This will ensure the safe running of the device!
Download section :
* Mi Unlock Tool
* TWRP(official)
* Vendor image
* DFE
Enjoy!
Which vendor image to use
dlas.dl said:
Which vendor image to use
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I have mentioned that in OP i.e "beryllium-9.4.8-9.0-vendor-firmware.zip"
Hi if I want only root
What is the process to root with stock ROM
Thanks in advance
Rameshhreddy98 said:
Hi if I want only root
What is the process to root with stock ROM
Thanks in advance
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Same, all i want is Magisk and twrp with global (or beta) miui ota and I am not sure what to do
Dearminder said:
Same, all i want is Magisk and twrp with global (or beta) miui ota and I am not sure what to do
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You can't have the cake and eat it too!
By flashing Magisk, you modify /system and you lose the ability to receive and flash OTA.
AFAIK, there is no official TWRP version which can handle OTAs. The unofficial ones were created for specific purposes and so they fail in some other respect.
tnsmani said:
You can't have the cake and eat it too!
By flashing Magisk, you modify /system and you lose the ability to receive and flash OTA.
AFAIK, there is no official TWRP version which can handle OTAs. The unofficial ones were created for specific purposes and so they fail in some other respect.
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How about the Orange fox recovery? Doesn't it support OTA?
Dearminder said:
How about the Orange fox recovery? Doesn't it support OTA?
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It is supposed to support OTA but it may have other issues as I said above. Read its thread.
Hello,
Could you repost the DFE tool? The link is broken.
Thanks in advance
vinimdi said:
Hello,
Could you repost the DFE tool? The link is broken.
Thanks in advance
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397944356
Thanks. But I was looking for the DFE without magisk that was available on the OP.
vinimdi said:
Thanks. But I was looking for the DFE without magisk that was available on the OP.
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397897352
There you go mate!
Tribes11 said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397897352
There you go mate!
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Thank you very much bro
Why its so complicated on poco ? my last phone was mi a1 it was super easy to unlock bl , twrp and root
now i have poco and came here to check rooting and other stuff then shocked by these complications ?
I'm in MIUI stable now and whenever I try to connect my phone in fastboot mode to the mi unlock tool, it automatically exists fastboot mode and I get a black screen with a message, "press any key to shutdown".
Is that normal?
MI unlock has also not been able to detect my phone. I wonder what's wrong.
thapaavijeet said:
I'm in MIUI stable now and whenever I try to connect my phone in fastboot mode to the mi unlock tool, it automatically exists fastboot mode and I get a black screen with a message, "press any key to shutdown".
Is that normal?
MI unlock has also not been able to detect my phone. I wonder what's wrong.
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Re-install the drivers available in the Unlock tool.
Help me
Bro I requested for bootloader unlock, they gave me 72 hours time, then by mistakenly in middle time I sign out my mi acc from my device and again sign in, then again 72 hours later I try to unlock but now it is showing couldn’t unlock, error -1, I tried with different computer, what to do now ?, how can I unlock bootloader now? With new Mi account? Or with this one? Please help , and sorry for my bad English
Its mentioned here as .... Once that's done it will reach till 99%(In most cases) and will show wait for some hours like for me it said to wait for 72hrs. This may vary user to user. Now once your waiting time is over try again.Once that's done it will reach till 99%(In most cases) and will show wait for some hours like for me it said to wait for 72hrs. This may vary user to user. Now once your waiting time is over try again. ...
DO i have to wait 72 hours to unlock ?? or its just a message and unlock done within secs/ mints
Hlw all.
Sorry for late to write this post. I will write this post in several parts. So Don't angry if i am late.
PART 1:
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
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First add a xiaomi account on your device.
Now
1. Go settings
2. My Devices
3. All Specs
4.Miui Version
Tap 5 times to activate Developer Option.
Now return settings menu
And Scroll down
Go
1. Additional Settings
2. Developer option
3.OEM Unlocking [ On This]
Now turn on your phone's internet connection through personal data pack.
Now go Mi unlock status and press add account .
Your Device will be added successfully.
You have to wait 10 days for unlock your bootloader.
Xiaomi privacy policy
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Now Go xiaomi website and Download xiaomi unlock tool .
You will need a pc or laptop with internet connection for this process.
Extract that zip and open Xiaomi unlock.exe
Login your Xiaomi account.
Backup important Documents on your phone.
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Power off your Phone
Press "Power button + Volume down"
for fastboot mod .
Connect your phone through usb cable
Now press unlock
When it will complete 100%, Your device will unlocked and Reseted.
PART 2:
INSTALL TWRP
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First you have to Download TWRP. Official twrp is not release. So you have to download unofficial twrp. it is safe and 100% well for Mi cc9. Because i am using this.
Download this from here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117916679
And Also download
adb usb driver version 1.4.3.exe
Install this software .
Next you have to enable usb debugging in your device.
Connect via usb cable to your pc or laptop.
Now unzip the twrp file and go that folder .
See many cmd command file in this zip inside.
Just open last one
Now write
adb devices
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Screen on your phone and Ok the demon they ask.
Next write
adb reboot bootloader
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Now write
fastboot flash recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img
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fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img
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Twrp will install successfully. just disconnect your phone and press power button + volume up.
Twrp will appear which one you install.
Any help you need just comments here if you failed.
Thats all for today.
Hi, I unlocked the Boot Loader but now I get a screeen in chinese which I am assuming is asking for my Mi account,phone number or email but every time I type any of those a red messege showes under the box which I am assuming meanes that something is wrong. Does anyone had the same problem and solution because I am pretty sure I know my Mi account and my phone number and they are tiped in correct.
dragokanev said:
Hi, I unlocked the Boot Loader but now I get a screeen in chinese which I am assuming is asking for my Mi account,phone number or email but every time I type any of those a red messege showes under the box which I am assuming meanes that something is wrong. Does anyone had the same problem and solution because I am pretty sure I know my Mi account and my phone number and they are tiped in correct.
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Use those phone number and password which one you sing in for unlock bootloader.you need internet connection to complete this process.
im stuck at "fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img"
is it the same file "recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img"?
majigs said:
im stuck at "fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img"
is it the same file "recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img"?
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Yes. You have to write:
fastboot boot recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img
easier to rename the file to twrp.img .....
Please help to restore CC 9
Please help me bring my Xiaomi CC 9 back to life. I updated it with MIUI 11.3.3.0.PFGEUXM and my device does not boot normally. My bootloader is locked and an account is not installed in the developer settings. Does anyone know what to do ???
I got error -1 on my smartphone when I added account and device in the '' mi unlock status '' menu.
How to solve
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Edit:
resolved: I logged out and logged into the Mi account on the device and gave no error
I have to wait 168H to unlock
Tks
GSI's are quite good. I have good SOT with ArrowOS GSI: 12h - 13 h. I think it's more interesting to use Pie GSI's for now.
Where can I get this ArrowOs GSI rom?
Unlock tool stops at 50%
What should I do when the Unlock Tool stops at 50% and reports: couldn't verify the device. Is it because I haven't waited the 10 days yet?
You have to wait to unlock bootloader.
majigs said:
im stuck at "fastboot boot recovery (copy full name of twrp and paste here).img"
is it the same file "recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-0709-XIAOMI_CC9-CN-wzsx150.img"?
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you dont have to boot the image if you flashed it first, if you did 'fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img', no reason to do the boot part, just do fastboot reboot-recovery
if you dont want to flash twrp over your stock recovery, then use the fastboot boot recoveryname.img and then mess around with twrp, backup everything and flash a new rom and reboot, next time you reboot to recovery, stock will still be there
Hello. I'm having problems unlocking my new phone. When i open Mi unlock tool, unlock option is greyed out.
I installed drivers through unlock app and option "install drivers" Also installed adb drivers that I got with ulock app through device manager - add legacy hardware
But something is wrong. Someone please help me.
axlina said:
Hello. I'm having problems unlocking my new phone. When i open Mi unlock tool, unlock option is greyed out.
I installed drivers through unlock app and option "install drivers" Also installed adb drivers that I got with ulock app through device manager - add legacy hardware
But something is wrong. Someone please help me.
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In this unlock tool folder ( Install Drider) one file exist.
You must install it. Then your device will connect.
someone please help me. I unlocked bootloader and trying to install TWRP but everytime I try it's stuck at sending recovery. I've waited for 10 minutes and then I qut. What am I doing wrong?
Commands adb devices and fastboot devices recognize my phone.
axlina said:
someone please help me. I unlocked bootloader and trying to install TWRP but everytime I try it's stuck at sending recovery. I've waited for 10 minutes and then I qut. What am I doing wrong?
Commands adb devices and fastboot devices recognize my phone.
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Unfortunately I can't help you with that but I have a question did you wait 10 days or not cause my phone just refuses to cooperate with the unlock tool. Sometimes the fastboot logo just disapears and it says press any button to shutdown.
Edit: Just to clarify the flash tool does not say anything about the waiting period. If someone can help me or clarify the situation I would greatly appreciate it.
Alright so it appears to either be a USB gen limitation or just my plain ass stupidity for not installing adb drivers. Hell if I know but either way now it says how many days I have to wait so nice.
TelumLetiferum said:
Unfortunately I can't help you with that but I have a question did you wait 10 days or not cause my phone just refuses to cooperate with the unlock tool. Sometimes the fastboot logo just disapears and it says press any button to shutdown.
Edit: Just to clarify the flash tool does not say anything about the waiting period. If someone can help me or clarify the situation I would greatly appreciate it.
Alright so it appears to either be a USB gen limitation or just my plain ass stupidity for not installing adb drivers. Hell if I know but either way now it says how many days I have to wait so nice.
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Download 15 seconds adb installer and answer question with three yyy.
I waited 43 hours to unlock bootloader.
I have performed all the steps successfully, but unable to boot into twrp by pressing power + vol up, still booting in stock one, anybody facing the same issue?
kingofmb said:
I have performed all the steps successfully, but unable to boot into twrp by pressing power + vol up, still booting in stock one, anybody facing the same issue?
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It's power button +volume down... Try again
Hi
I can't flash my redmi note 7 pro.
Bootloader is unlocked: I did the procedure, there is the unlocked logo at boot, and Dev options says "OEM unlock: device already unlocked".
I tried the Pixel Experience way, I ran the command "fastboot flash recovery" under Windows (opens a shell window that immediately closes) and under Linux (nothing happens), and I also tried the Xiaomi flash tool which ends up with a "cannot find the file flash all bat".
Would someone have any idea?
Thanks!!
pata2000 said:
Hi
I can't flash my redmi note 7 pro.
Bootloader is unlocked: I did the procedure, there is the unlocked logo at boot, and Dev options says "OEM unlock: device already unlocked".
I tried the Pixel Experience way, I ran the command "fastboot flash recovery" under Windows (opens a shell window that immediately closes) and under Linux (nothing happens), and I also tried the Xiaomi flash tool which ends up with a "cannot find the file flash all bat".
Would someone have any idea?
Thanks!!
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Hello,
download platform-tools (ADB) zip and extract it.
download fastboot rom and extract it.
1) copy all the files from "violet_in_global_images_V11.0.5.0.PFHINXM_20191022.0000.00_9.0_in" (Total 12 items) folder into extracted platform tools folder.
2) boot device in Fastboot mode and connect it to pc.
3) now open cmd and check if device is detected by pc.
(use following command -> fastboot devices)
4) now close cmd.
5) now go to platform tools folder and double click on "flash_all.bat" file.
6) it will flash ur device with MIUI. DONE.
rasik107 said:
Hello,
download platform-tools (ADB) zip and extract it.
download fastboot rom and extract it.
1) copy all the files from "violet_in_global_images_V11.0.5.0.PFHINXM_20191022.0000.00_9.0_in" (Total 12 items) folder into extracted platform tools folder.
2) boot device in Fastboot mode and connect it to pc.
3) now open cmd and check if device is detected by pc.
(use following command -> fastboot devices)
4) now close cmd.
5) now go to platform tools folder and double click on "flash_all.bat" file.
6) it will flash ur device with MIUI. DONE.
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Thanks a lot for your reply. I'll try that as soon as I have some time.
Just another question:
I am running MIUI Global 11.0.4.0 | Stable (PFGMIXM) at the moment. Which is not the same as you indicated (I believe yours is Indian version dated 22 Oct 2019).
This page does not include any Global rom: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/violet/
And the Global ROM available on MIUI website under the RN7Pro page (https://c.mi.com//miuidownload/detail?device=1700360) is noted "lavender" and not "violet" - and I do not want to risk installing the wrong firmware, I've read a few topics and it does not ends well.
So bottom line: which one should I work with?
thanks again!
pata2000 said:
Thanks a lot for your reply. I'll try that as soon as I have some time.
Just another question:
I am running MIUI Global 11.0.4.0 | Stable (PFGMIXM) at the moment. Which is not the same as you indicated (I believe yours is Indian version dated 22 Oct 2019).
This page does not include any Global rom: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/violet/
And the Global ROM available on MIUI website under the RN7Pro page (https://c.mi.com//miuidownload/detail?device=1700360) is noted "lavender" and not "violet" - and I do not want to risk installing the wrong firmware, I've read a few topics and it does not ends well.
So bottom line: which one should I work with?
thanks again!
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No need to flash Firmware.
just download fastboot rom of your region and u r good to go.
rasik107 said:
No need to flash Firmware.
just download fastboot rom of your region and u r good to go.
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OK, I've found 2 options:
This one here on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
(dowloading the "Fastboot ROM V11.0.6.0")
But it is 11.0.6.0 while my phone is under 11.0.4.0: is this a problem?
This other one:
Note 7 Europe V11.0.4.0.PFGEUXM at: https://www.leakite.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-firmware-fastboot-recovery-rom/
It's not exactly the same code (PFGEUXM instead of PFGMIXM), I don't know if it makes any difference?
Sorry for keeping asking question, but I'd better be safe since I am very new to this kind of things...
and thanks a lot for your help and patience.
pata2000 said:
OK, I've found 2 options:
This one here on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
(dowloading the "Fastboot ROM V11.0.6.0")
But it is 11.0.6.0 while my phone is under 11.0.4.0: is this a problem?
This other one:
Note 7 Europe V11.0.4.0.PFGEUXM at: https://www.leakite.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-firmware-fastboot-recovery-rom/
It's not exactly the same code (PFGEUXM instead of PFGMIXM), I don't know if it makes any difference?
Sorry for keeping asking question, but I'd better be safe since I am very new to this kind of things...
and thanks a lot for your help and patience.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
this one looks fine.
but make sure it is a fastboot file (.tgz) :good:
rasik107 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/miui-11-public-beta-violet-t3973921
this one looks fine.
but make sure it is a fastboot file (.tgz) :good:
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HI again
it still won't flash no matter what.
I'll deal with it
the reason I wanted to flash was essentially to remove all non necessarry stuff, which I did by following the "remove bloatware" thread.
thanks anyway
pata2000 said:
HI again
it still won't flash no matter what.
I'll deal with it
the reason I wanted to flash was essentially to remove all non necessarry stuff, which I did by following the "remove bloatware" thread.
thanks anyway
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flash aosp recovery, then adb sideload PE rom
Srikanth0721 said:
flash aosp recovery, then adb sideload PE rom
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Thanks!
Based on PE instructions (https://telegra.ph/Flashing-PE-for-the-first-time-using-the-AOSP-Recovery--Or-updating-12-06) and if I understand properly:
- I download the firmware and Aosp recovery
- I enter in fastboot and connect the phone to PC, then I type fastboot flash recovery.img (in folder Download+Recovery)
- Then reboot into the new recovery
- Then Tap the power + vol up(2 times vol up) together once or twice and the AOSP recovery menu will pop up
- I then type adb sideload NameofthePErom.zip
- Then: Use the volume keys to select Factory Reset and confirm. ( If you want to format data if not just ignore this part )
- Reboot!
Am I correct?
I'll give it a try even though I don't understand why flashing aosp would work when flashing other stuff didn't... But who knows!
Will let you guys know anyway.
pata2000 said:
Thanks!
Based on PE instructions (https://telegra.ph/Flashing-PE-for-the-first-time-using-the-AOSP-Recovery--Or-updating-12-06) and if I understand properly:
- I download the firmware and Aosp recovery
- I enter in fastboot and connect the phone to PC, then I type fastboot flash recovery.img (in folder Download+Recovery)
- Then reboot into the new recovery
- Then Tap the power + vol up(2 times vol up) together once or twice and the AOSP recovery menu will pop up
- I then type adb sideload NameofthePErom.zip
- Then: Use the volume keys to select Factory Reset and confirm. ( If you want to format data if not just ignore this part )
- Reboot!
Am I correct?
I'll give it a try even though I don't understand why flashing aosp would work when flashing other stuff didn't... But who knows!
Will let you guys know anyway.
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Also check the recovery in the extracted folder, I got a twrp recovery so I guess I have facee issues with flashme.bat (immediate close).
If u face that issue, download aosp recovery separately or from their telegram channel and flash using fastboot cmd and do the rest..
Srikanth0721 said:
Also check the recovery in the extracted folder, I got a twrp recovery so I guess I have facee issues with flashme.bat (immediate close).
If u face that issue, download aosp recovery separately or from their telegram channel and flash using fastboot cmd and do the rest..
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well it would not work either. that is not a problem though, I'll survive with the MIUI rom!
thanks
EDIT: I attached a zip with AIDA64's reports for this phone. One report has Magisk hidden from AIDA64, the other doesn't.
This mostly a copy of _cab13_'s Rooting the UMI F2 post as the same instructions for rooting that phone are how I rooted the S5 Pro. So please give _cab13_ thanks here if this helped you root your phone. I'll take a thanks for removing the orange state warning if I helped you with that
Please be patient when posting questions, I will get back to you as quickly as I can. I just have many responsibilities which take up a great deal of my time.
Rooting the S5 Pro
Disclaimers
This is important, please read thoughtfully.
whatever you do, NEVER EVER use SP Flash Tool in "Format All+Download" mode. This will wipe your IMEI['s]s and some other bad stuff will happen like loss of fingerprint sensor. This cannot be reversed by us.
Once bootloader is unlocked, warranty is considered void. By following this guide, you consent to that happening. Safety net CTS will not pass anymore unless you flash Magisk which hides the unlocked bootloader.
Never re-lock your bootloader while running anything unofficial as the phone will not boot until you unlock again.
And, once again, a lot of bad things can happen like boot loops, if that happens to you, don't freak out! Simply re-flash the stock ROM, redoing the rooting process from the start. It might be time consuming, but that's your safest bet!
More important even, have fun rooting, it's before all a hobby!
Various Resources
>>> Latest official stock ROM <<<
[Non European] UMIDIGI_S5Pro_20210107.V3.04
[European] UMIDIGI_S5Pro.E_20201130.V3.04
Minimal ADB and Fastboot by shimp208
> Magisk (and Manager) by topjohnwu <
Mediatek SP Flash Tool
UMIDIGI Community Forum S5 Pro Thread
Unlocking Bootloader
ATTENTION!! After unlocking the bootloader, all user data in the phone's memory will be lost, so do not forget to throw all the most important things on your computer or flash drive!
1) Activate "Developer options" through Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number multiple times.
2) Open "Developer options" in Settings > System > Tap Advanced.
Enable "OEM Unlocking" and enter your password to confirm. Enable "USB Debugging" as well.
3) On Windows, download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot by shimp208
On Linux, use your package manager to install android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot
4) Open command prompt (Win + R > type cmd) or a terminal on linux.
5) Plug your phone, accept the prompt about adb and the PC signature.
6) Type adb reboot bootloader to reboot in fastboot mode. Unplug your cable from your phone
and replug it after fastboot is printed at the bottom of the screen.
THESE NEXT TWO STEPS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR DATA
7) Unlock the bootloader using fastboot flashing unlock and pressing Vol+
8) Unlock the secure partitions using fastboot flashing unlock_critical and pressing Vol+
9) Restart using fastboot reboot
You will now always see "Orange State" at boot; this is completely fine and will only delay your boot by 5 seconds.
Rooting using Magisk patched boot.img
This is "experimental" and is probably overkill, but everyone managed to install Magisk with it.
1) Clean install UMIDIGI_S5Pro_20200702.V3.02 (or the European one) with SPFT by selecting the scatter file, pressing download an rebooting the phone
(Make sure it is in "Download Mode" and not "Format + Download")
2) Patch boot.img by copying it to your device, using Magisk Manager to patch it, and get back the magisk_patched.img in the Download folder back to your PC.
3) Start ADB while booted; run adb reboot bootloader. Alternative is to reboot to recovery and selecting "reboot to bootloader"
4) unlock if not already done with fastboot flashing unlock followed by fastboot flashing unlock_critical
5) In the following code, the vbmeta.img and the recovery.img are the stock files from the ROM you downloaded and extracted.
Code:
fastboot erase boot
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot reboot
When rebooting, install Magisk Manager. It will prompt to finalize the installation, you can do so.
Congratulations ! You are now a proud Magisk user ! All credits goes to @topjohnwu he's the real MVP here.
Returning to stock / Resolving issues
The best way to resolve any issue is to return to stock. Here is the method.
1) Download latest stock ROM on UMIDIGI's forums
2) Download SP Flash Tool if you don't have it yet (Windows only)
3) Extract stock ROM in SP Flash Tool directory. Refer to Flash Tool guide if needed.
4) Open SP Flash Tool, Download Tab, "Choose" in Scatter-loading file, select the scatter file in the stock ROM directory.
5) If you want to keep your data, untick "userdata" partition. MAKE SURE FORMAT IS NOT SELECTED!
6) Press Download and connect your device via USB. Reboot the phone or turn it off and everything will be flashed.
7) If you want a full stock experience, I recommend relocking the bootloader so that SafetyNet will pass. Get into fastboot mode by using adb reboot bootloader and use fastboot flashing lock_critical followed by fastboot flashing lock. This will wipe your data once more.
You should be good to go.
ONE LAST THING
Get rid of your orange state warning.
Download the attached zip file and extract.
Put your phone into fastboot and:
Code:
fastboot erase lk
fastboot erase lk2
fastboot flash lk lk_patched.img
fastboot flash lk2 lk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
No more orange state warning! Reflash the stock lk before unrooting, though.
ATTACHED LK FILE IS FOR UMIDIGI S5 Pro ONLY.
Thank you for re-posting this as an option to root the S5. I did get stuck on flashing the recovery. I have tried a few times and every time it just flashes orange , restarts and loads normally. I have verified root.
i have used the recovery found here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-rooting-umidigi-s5-pro-magisk-t4151183
I have no success installing TWRP. Do you know if twrp has a recovery that will work?
Hey guys it's me again !
Got some good news : I bought a S5 Pro as well
And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT !
I might get into rooting it soon, idk.
Thanks for the shout-out @zerosava
hermeez said:
Thank you for re-posting this as an option to root the S5. I did get stuck on flashing the recovery. I have tried a few times and every time it just flashes orange , restarts and loads normally. I have verified root.
i have used the recovery found here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-rooting-umidigi-s5-pro-magisk-t4151183
I have no success installing TWRP. Do you know if twrp has a recovery that will work?
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No luck for me finding a custom recovery (twrp or anything else.)
If you have any exp with them, see if you can make the F2's (found in the F2 root thread) work. It SHOULD only need a minumum of tweaking, just to account for the (afaik) slight soc differences. i'm not gonna hold my breath. there seems to be a void when it comes to enthusiasm for this phone. by my serial no, i have the 4832nd phone manufactured. compared to serials ranging from 22000- 189000 for my other umis (f1play, s3pro, f2, power3)
I think I'll try making TWRP soon for it.
The F2 TWRP would not be usable this easily, it's easier to start fresh.
If anyone wants to try, download the sources for the F2 TWRP on my GitHub, then you need to extract the stock kernel and replace the F2's with the S5pro's
root working thanx
Hi guys ,i lost the imei on my phone and have the" Googlekeystate:fail", how can i fix them, thanks for you help.
QUICKLARA said:
Hi guys ,i lost the imei on my phone and have the" Googlekeystate:fail", how can i fix them, thanks for you help.
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Sorry, but I made this clear in the original post:
Disclaimers
This is important, please read thoughtfully.
whatever you do, NEVER EVER use SP Flash Tool in "Format All+Download" mode. This will wipe your IMEIs and some other bad stuff will happen like loss of fingerprint sensor. This cannot be reversed by us.
I do not know how to help you. My only suggestion is to post your problem in UMIDIGI's forum here: UMIDIGI Forum
If anyone can help you, that's where to find them.
Please I need your help I reset it wrong with SP Flash Tool and now I get Googlekeystate: fail and it doesn't grab my fingerprint I'm desperate I need a solution please
Ruiz702 said:
Please I need your help I reset it wrong with SP Flash Tool and now I get Googlekeystate: fail and it doesn't grab my fingerprint I'm desperate I need a solution please
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I am sorry, but you will have to contact UMIDIGI support. Only they can help you as far as I know. I feel for you, I really do. I did this when I was a newbie with my F1 Play.
QUICKLARA said:
Hi guys ,i lost the imei on my phone and have the" Googlekeystate:fail", how can i fix them, thanks for you help.
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hello, good and bad news.. fix but fingerprints are lost for good
https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19722&extra=&page=1
Ruiz702 said:
Please I need your help I reset it wrong with SP Flash Tool and now I get Googlekeystate: fail and it doesn't grab my fingerprint I'm desperate I need a solution please
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hello, good and bad news.. fix but fingerprints are lost for good
https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19722&extra=&page=1
i followed the instructions but i got stuck after step 4 it would be nice if this had a video walkthrough thanks for the guide though =w= 10/10 would try to root again lol
hello folks,
This message is not about rooting s5 but rather about downgrading. I posted on the umidigi forum but have not received an answer. So the problem is the new OTA update that they pushed out yesterday. After update I lost 4G connectivity and i am unable to restore it. I want to roll back to the previous update. They have the roms available on the forum and I downloaded one but what I am not sure is can I use SP flash tool to just download the older ROM version on top of the new one?
I see lots of manuals on how to update but how do I safely downgrade?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sticks
stick2020 said:
hello folks,
This message is not about rooting s5 but rather about downgrading. I posted on the umidigi forum but have not received an answer. So the problem is the new OTA update that they pushed out yesterday. After update I lost 4G connectivity and i am unable to restore it. I want to roll back to the previous update. They have the roms available on the forum and I downloaded one but what I am not sure is can I use SP flash tool to just download the older ROM version on top of the new one?
I see lots of manuals on how to update but how do I safely downgrade?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sticks
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Do a "download only" flash of the "super", " vbmeta_system", and "vbmeta_vendor" partitions only (uncheck all other partitions) from the previous ROM. That should do it.
ZeNNoP said:
i followed the instructions but i got stuck after step 4 it would be nice if this had a video walkthrough thanks for the guide though =w= 10/10 would try to root again lol
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What precisely stuck you?
There is a new update firmware please make a rooting tutorial on youtube.,
Somebody made a custom TWRP and posted it on here. So if that'll help anyone out and get them to make a tutorial video, that be great. 'Cause I'm reading this over and over again, and I think I can do it, but I'm being very hesitant about it. And it's getting me all frustrated. I had it on "Flash Mode". And when I continued typing it out, it didn't go through and that had me on a raging panic attack. Luckily, it didn't mess up. But now I'm more hesitant. Please make a quick tutorial, doesn't even have to be perfect...
TWRP is at the bottom of this page:
[MT6785]How To Root Umidigi S5 Pro And Install TWRP 3.4.0 Recovery ~ Techswizz
To Root Umidigi S5 Pro, we will be using the Adb Tool Mode with TWRP recovery for Umidigi S5 Pro. It will be wise to read the post very well before flashing the recovery to avoid any Device errors or brick.
www.techswizz.com
Thanks for this guide. I am completely lost with step 7 and 8. What does the Unlock the bootloader using fastboot flashing unlock and pressing Vol+ mean?????? Where do you enter the unlock code and what is it?
bmaz121 said:
Thanks for this guide. I am completely lost with step 7 and 8. What does the Unlock the bootloader using fastboot flashing unlock and pressing Vol+ mean?????? Where do you enter the unlock code and what is it?
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I am able to get FastBoot Mode on my screen (through step 6). I plug the phone back in per directions & I hear the Windows device connected chime.
I type: fastboot flashing unlock in the same cmd window
and I get "<waiting for any device>" in the cmd window and it hangs.
Every few seconds I hear the Windows device disconnected noise, but no device connect chime. This lasts indefinitely.
I repeated step 7 several times with variations with the Vol+ button: pressing first, holding down while pressing enter in cmd window, pushing afterward, holding down afterward, etc. Same results as described above.
Any help available? Should I not unplug my phone from the PC? The F2 directions did not require that.
thanks!