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.
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.
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.
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
Edit: My phone's version is MIUI Global 12.5.7 Stable
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Unfortunately the bootloader unlock is not working for me. I get error 1004.
1004:Unknown error. Try again later
Then I tried using the XiaomiTool2 and I get this error:
And then on terminal:
1004:Unknown error. Try again later
Then I tried using the XiaomiTool2 and I get this error:
And then on terminal:
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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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.
Try the new 6.5 version again.
Maybe Xiaomi changed something, so the 5.5 version does not work.
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!
EDIT: Using the new version worked!
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.
another one sir, do I need to flash other firmware? before flashing pixel experience 12L?
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.
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!
EDIT: Okay, nevermind. I used the other version you recommended me again, and not it worked!
Flash TWRP again if you want it.
If it still got replaced again, then ask the developer why.
This issue is ROM specific.
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49Thanks for @urbanman2004 guide for Poco X3 Pro. Some sentences still needed, so keeping it similar.
This guide provides photos & screenshots.
Simulate all process and reduce misunderstanding.
* May loose warranty after unlock according to Xiaomi policy of the country you bought phone from. Check it yourself.
* We are not responsible for anything that may happen to your phone by installing any custom ROMs and/or kernels.
* You do it at your own risk and take the responsibility upon yourself and you are not to blame us or XDA and its respected users.
Section 1: Unlock bootloader
(Works for most Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco phones)
- Keep phone with more than 60% battery.
1. Register Xiaomi account on PC or Phone doesn't matter. (Use same account in all steps)
2. On phone, sign in your Mi Account from setting. (Use same account in all steps)
3. Turn on Developer option:Settings→ About Phone (My Device)→ tap on MIUI version (For POCO) until it says Developer options enabled at the bottom.
4. Turn ON "Find my device"
5. Back out to Settings, Additional Settings→ Developer options→ Mi Unlock status.
6. DON'T DO STEP 6 ANYMORE after done it ONCE. Will reset countdown timer if you do that.
DON'T DO STEP 6 ANYMORE after done it ONCE. Will reset countdown timer if you do that.
- SIM card inside phone with mobile data doesn't need to be the one linked to Mi-account. Can put a different SIM card as long as it can use mobile data.
- Only during step 6 you turn off WIFI and turn on mobile data.
Can do whatever you want to WIFI and mobile data anytime before and after step 6. There's no restriction other than step 6. - Can remove your SIM card once step 6 was done. But you still need the number linked to Mi-Account accessible to receive SMS if Mi-Account ask for verification.
7. Wait for 7 days (Day 1). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
- Try not to use phone too much as later will do factory reset and loose all data.
- Or backup manually. Not gonna write how to backup.
8. Wait for 7 days (Day 2). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
9. Wait for 7 days (Day 3). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
10. Wait for 7 days (Day 4). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
11. Wait for 7 days (Day 5). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
12. Wait for 7 days (Day 6). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
13. Wait for 7 days (Day 7). DO NOT LOG OUT your Mi-Account on your phone.
14. Download Xiaomi Unlock tool for Windows PC.
Direct download link (English Version 5.5.224.55)
15. Extract all files into short-named folder. Go into folder and double click on miflash_unlock.exe
Different versions, double click on batch_unlock.exe
16. Sign in your Mi Account. (Use same account in all steps)
17. Connect phone with official USB cable to PC. Check on PC if see device.
- Turn OFF all locks (screen lock, face lock, fingerprint, pin, bluetooth lock.)
- Turn ON "Find my device"
- Logout Google
If not detected, do as in spoiler:
- Double click on MiUsbDriver.exe
- Should see your phone now.
- Reboot your PC.
- or Google's latest USB drivers for Windows if it else fails
- NOTE: If Windows does not recognize the device due to it automatically installing the wrong "Kedacom Device Driver" then you will have to manually install the drivers for "Android ADB Interface/Android Bootloader Interface".
18. Shutdown/ Power off phone normally manually.
When screen turns all black for about 30 seconds, hold Vol down + Power button together to enter Fastboot mode.
(Picture from GSMarena)
Should see Fastboot on phone screen
19. Connect your phone with official USB cable to PC. Should see on PC a device listed. (Locked)
If not detected, do as in spoiler:
- Double click on MiUsbDriver.exe
- Connect phone to computer via official USB cable, and confirm your phone shows up recognized as "Android Bootloader Interface" (in Device Manager)
- Reboot your PC.
- or Google's latest USB drivers for Windows if it else fails
- NOTE: If Windows does not recognize the device due to it automatically installing the wrong "Kedacom Device Driver" then you will have to manually install the drivers for "Android ADB Interface/Android Bootloader Interface".
20. Press Unlock, Unlock, Unlock anyway, Unlock anyway. (If you are worried of what it's warning you, don't unlock and don't think of custom Roms or root.)
If see this or some hours left, wait for remaining countdown hours (count it yourself) and start from step 17 again.
The countdown is done on Xiaomi server. Can close the unlock program during the meantime.
Exit Fastboot mode:
Unplug phone from PC and hold power button until screen turns black. Will boot into MIUI.
21. Wait phone boot up, or press Reboot phone if it did not reboot itself.
If you see this after boot up, use Wifi or insert SIM card with mobile data access and enter your Mi Account password.
##End of Unlock Bootloader process
Donate if you find it helpful: paypal.me/pl1992aw36Updated to work with MIUI 12~13 or Android 11~12.0/12.1 custom ROMs
- Unlock bootloader to do the followings.
- Keep phone with more than 60% battery.
Section 2: Clean Flash custom ROMs
(Official Recovery ROMs can be flashed with same method)
Make it simple using program mentioned in INDEX thread.
XiaomiADBFastbootTools (Java)
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools
If you don't trust the tools or link below,
- upload files to Virus Total
- or turn on Antivirus
- or do manual way urbanman2004 written.
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/releases
2. For this program to work, install Oracle Java or OpenJDK (Mentioned in Readme)
Here use Windows to do demo.
Oracle Java download here or here (Choose either one to install)
Double click and install that on your Windows.
3. Keep PC connected to internet, find XiaomiADBFastbootTools.jar downloaded and double click on it.
4. Will automatically download SDK Platform Tools.
5. Turn ON USB debugging in Developer options (access mentioned in Unlock bootloader step 5)
6. Connect phone to PC, swipe down notification on phone and tap MTP/ File transfers
Or
If it's your first time doing this, should see this screen. Choose "Always allow from this computer" and press OK.
7. Confirm on PC to see information of your device.
8. Find custom ROM and read all reply and original thread of the Custom ROM. Sometimes firmware requirement and updated info is in replies.
ArrowOS as example: Download on PC Official ArrowOS -vayu ROM for POCO X3 Pro [direct link here].
Check the date and version as well.
If phone is not on MIUI version for required firmware, do additional as spoiler:
Download on PC official MIUI Recovery ROM or MIUI by Xiaomi.eu ROM ZIP (2~6 GB) of POCO x3 pro.
9. Download recovery TWRP from here by Nebrassy for POCO x3 pro.
10. On PC, press "Device" -> "Reboot to" -> "Fastboot"
Should see Fastboot on phone
11. Program on PC should jump to Fastboot tab
If it did not jump to that tab,click on Fastboot tab and choose "Option" -> "Reload device"
Warning !!! Look at the Anti version:
This is important for Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco phones.
- Only Official MIUI ROMs may have ARB index.
- Customs ROMs should not have ARB index.
If your device is Anti version: 2,
1) you can flash Rom with Anti Roll Back (ARB) index: 3, 4, 5, 6... etc. and the Anti version will become 3, 4, 5, 6... etc.
2) you can flash Rom with ARB index 2, and the Anti version will remain 2.
3) you CANNOT flash Rom with ARB index 1. Don't use that ROM in anyway, flashing through custom recovery will likely brick your phone.
4) If ARB index is 0, that means no ARB of that ROM. It will not check or change your device Anti version.
Make sure look at ARB index of MIUI ROM and Anti version of your phone. I don't have your phone. You decide to flash.
How to check ROM ARB index is written in the Source.
Source:
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-anti-rollback-protection-brick-phone/
12. Assume confirm MIUI ROM safe from ARB, click
Choosefor Poco X3 pro.
Change next drop down menu to "recovery".
- Do not choose wrong option, or may be in BIG trouble.
Press Flash Image (Some device cannot do this step, check at your device XDA tutorial)
Confirm at the Status " Writing 'recovery' Okay "
13. Boot to TWRP
Phone should boot into TWRP.
14. Copy or Drag MIUI and custom Rom zip into phone Download folder for easy finding.
If PC did not see any folders in your phone from "My Computer" or "This PC", use either options:
Copy the ROM zip file in and [put microSD into / connect USB OTG to] your phone, then continue to step 15A)
B) Connect phone USB cable to PC.
C) On PC, navigate to folder C:\user\your user name\XiaomiADBFastbootTools\platform-tools\
D) Copy or drag the ROMs.zip files into the folder.
E) Hold keyboard Shift and mouse Right Click in the folder blank space, left click Open command window here
F) In the Command enter the following code in the command window:
adb sideload custom_ROM_name.zip
G) After it's done (shown on phone screen), skip to step 16
15. In TWRP on phone, tap Install
If Firmware did not meet needs of custom ROM, do additional in spoiler
Choose Download folder, or press Select Storage and choose microSD card or USB OTG where you put the ROM, then tap on MIUI ROM zip.
Swipe to confirm Flash
After it's done, press back.
In Download folder, or press Select Storage and choose microSD card or USB OTG where you put the ROM, tap on custom ROM zip.
Swipe to confirm Flash
Wait until it's done
16. Press back, back, until you see Wipe, tap it and then tap Format Data.
Type yes, press enter.
17. Press Reboot System. Wait for like 10~15 minutes until initialization setup shows.
## End of Clean Custom Rom flashing.
Dirty Flash / ROM update
Do this only when developer or users said it can.
First disable all Magisk module and reboot to prevent issues.
α) Remove ALL fingerprint, PIN, password, picture password, ALL locks
β) Do Section 2 step 15 with the update custom ROM zip file in your phone storage.
If TWRP or OrangeFox cannot see any folders in your phone, use either options:
Copy the ROM zip file in and [put microSD into / connect USB OTG to] your phone and do Section 2 step 15 with the update custom ROM zip file, then do step γA)
B) Connect phone USB cable to PC.
C) On PC, navigate to folder C:\user\your user name\XiaomiADBFastbootTools\platform-tools\
D) Copy or drag the ROMs.zip files into the folder.
E) Hold keyboard Shift and mouse Right Click in the folder blank space, left click Open command window here
F) In the Command enter the following code in the command window:
adb sideload custom_ROM_name.zip
G) After it's done (shown on phone screen), continue step γ
γ) When done, do the following:
δ) Then Reboot System.
## End of Dirty flashing.
Donate if you find it helpful: paypal.me/pl1992aw25- Unlock bootloader to do the followings.
- Keep phone with more than 60% battery.
Section 3: Install Magisk (Root)
Install steps and methods were written by topjohnwu (Magisk author) here, but still putting picture guide for POCO X3 Pro.
1. Download Magisk on you phone, click and install.
Or find this and tap it once
A) the Easy traditional custom recoveries way :
(PC/Computer is not needed)
2A. Rename the downloaded APK file extension to ZIP.
3A. Reboot to custom recoveries (TWRP, OrangeFox, etc)
3A-α) manually
- Power off your phone, wait until screen turns black,
- press and hold Vol+ and Power button Together (most Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco phones) until screen turns on.
(Picture from GSMarena) - keep holding Vol+ button, release Power button until booted into recovery.
3A-β) or with PC program/command
4A. In custom recovery on phone, tap Install
5A. In Download folder, tap on Magisk-vXX.X.zip.
Swipe to confirm Flash
Wait until it's done
6A. Wipe cache/dalvik
Then Reboot System
B) the Pro Patch image way :
(PC/Computer used)
2B. Choose boot.img and extract from custom Rom/MIUI Rom on PC which match current phone OS.
Connect phone to PC and copy that boot.img into phone Download folder.
3B. In Magisk app, click Install. Select and Patch a file.
4B. Copy the patched file to PC somewhere easy to find.
5B. Open PC program XiaomiADBFastbootTools
1) Select image magisk_patched-*****_*****.img
2) confirm selecting the patched image file name
3) choose boot partition in next drop down menu
4) Flash Image into boot partition, Yes.
Wait for "Writing 'boot' OKAY"
6B. Reboot to system
7. Go into Magisk app and check if it's installed.
8. Voila... or can do something more (Didn't feel the difference, though it said Recommended)
9. Reboot. Voila! Enjoy Magisk
##End of Magisk (Root) installation.
Section 3.5: Update Magisk
For Poco X3 Pro, repeat Section 3.
Donate if you find it helpful: paypal.me/pl1992aw17Reserved... Maybe for troubleshoot
Q. Why not use Mi-Flash?
A. Because one may easily accidently Clean All and Lock with different region MIUI and brick the device.
Go Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40 and see how many users brick their device using Mi-Flash.
Be sure to check ARB index of MIUI.
Q. Why flash MIUI with TWRP not Fastboot?
A. To check you actually had unlocked bootloader. Without unlocked bootloader, you shouldn't be able to boot into TWRP.
Q. Widevine issues?
A. Read threads in spoiler:
Devices supporting Widevine L1 certificate renewal officially:You can have Widevine L1 on custom Roms.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4267263/page-2#post-84919939
You can lost Widevine L1 on official MIUI Roms even without unlocking or root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4281695/
POCO X3 Pro (vayu) [Stable V12.5.1.0.RJUMIXM+]
* Cetain devices have been losing Widevine L1 certificate randomly. The reason is unknown to us.
* Certificate renewal is done via Settings -> Passwords & security -> Fingerprint unlock -> Fingerprint payments -> Widevine (L1)
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/info-widevine-l1-support.61064/
If your device haven't officially receive MIUI update to 12.5.1.0, try Xiaomi.eu
Read also:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/info-widevine-l1-support.61064/#post-606155
