Fixboot corruption xiaomi unlock

In this article, we will talk about how to unlock the Xiaomi (MIUI) bootloader, why it is needed, what such an operation gives and what difficulties may arise after. This is a step-by-step instruction, so even if you are new to such matters, there will be no difficulties (subject to all the points).

What is Bootloader and why should I unlock it

In order not to paint for a long time and not take time from others, I recommend reading (if you are a beginner) about what a bootloader is on Xiaomi smartphones in our glossary. Below we will talk about at least 3 reasons for unlocking the bootloader. We advise you to carefully study each item so that later there are no additional questions.

Chinese phone version

When buying phones on sites such as AliExpress or Gearbest, you can find very favorable prices, which may differ from local ones by 50-100 dollars. That is why many users buy phones with a low price. Sellers, in turn, can sell the Chinese version under the guise of a global one. The Chinese version of a Xiaomi smartphone is always cheaper and can run MIUI China, or MIUI Global.

I recommend reading this article: what is the difference between the Chinese version of the phone and the global one.

Third party firmware

The first and main plus is the ability to install custom (unofficial) and localized (official, but with modifications specifically for your region) MIUI firmware. What gives custom firmware:

Third Party Recovery

By unlocking the bootloader, you can easily install TWRP or CWM recovery, which is necessary not only for obtaining root rights, but also for other important operations on your smartphone. Let’s take a closer look:

Root rights

Having an unlocked bootloader, you can get Superuser status. Almost all current builds use Magisk, since SuperSu has not been supported for a long time and new versions are not released. The benefits of root rights are enormous, ranging from removing built-in ads to overclocking the processor.

In this guide, we will show you some neat workarounds that should help you fix the DM Verity Corrupt issue after unlocking the bootloader. Before starting custom development, the first step is to unlock the bootloader on your device. Because of this, most OEMs require you to simply run the fastboot firmware unlock command in Fastboot mode. However, with Xiaomi, things are different and unnecessarily complicated.

Adding an account, using an additional tool, waiting 168 hours and the list goes on. Unfortunately, even this may not be enough, as you may run into many other problems along the way. One of them is the fact that many Xiaomi users are facing DM Verity Corrupt issue after unlocking the bootloader. If you too are in the same boat, then this guide will help you. Stay tuned for a fix.

It is recommended that you try each of the workarounds below and then see which one is successful. So, with that in mind, let’s get started.

Via Fastboot command

That’s all. These were two different methods that should help you fix the DM Verity Corrupt issue after unlocking the bootloader. If you have any questions regarding the above steps, please let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a decision as soon as possible.

Functionality

All the main features of the program are located on three tabs: “Recovery”, “SP Flash” and “Mi Flash”. The “Recovery” section displays basic information about the device: IMEI and the current version of the installed firmware. There is no full version of MiFlashPro in Russian. Only during authorization it is offered to change the language, but only English is available in the program itself.

“SP Flash” card is for Xiaomi flashing only on MediaTek processors. Indeed, this section is a full-fledged smartphone Flash tool (SP Flash tool), which has been gaining popularity for a long time. Mi Flash is another firmware option, but this time only for devices based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

On the “ROM Packages” tab, you can select and download firmware for various smartphones, without having to search for them in various forums or on the official website. Simply select the model in the “Model” line, select the desired version (Stable / Development) as well as the method (Fast Boot / Recovery) and click the “Restore” button. After a while, the program will select all suitable firmwares and display the necessary information: name, ROM version, size, Android, etc.

Next, let’s learn how to use the Mi Flash Pro program correctly.

Disable driver check

For the correct interaction of the computer with the phone, you must have drivers installed on Windows. In order for them to be correctly installed in the system, you need to disable the authentication function of installed drivers on the computer, after which the phone is flashed smoothly.

In Windows 7, restart your computer. Immediately after loading the BIOS, quickly press the F8 button several times (you may have another key), after a short time a list of additional commands for loading the operating system will appear. In the Advanced Boot Options section, select Disable Driver Signature Requirement.

Remember this step, if you have problems installing the driver while following this instruction, in the command prompt run as administrator, write one by one and execute the following commands:

bcdedit.exe / set boot options DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS

bcdedit.exe / install TESTING ON

After each command, check the computer’s response that the command completed successfully, then turn off and restart the computer.

In Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 environments, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and then use your mouse to restart using the Start button. Follow the path by clicking on the on-screen buttons “Diagnostics”, “Advanced options”, “Startup options”, “Reboot”. The system will reboot, use the F7 key to use the “Disable required driver signature verification” boot option on the appropriate screen.”

Launch MiFlash

Through porting from the Chinese version to the global one

Many users switch from Chinese firmware to European global due to the lack of proper localization, as well as completely useless built-in Chinese applications.

The following steps are only valid for smartphones with an unlocked bootloader.

Any action on Global Stable or Developer with a locked bootloader will result in a cancellation as Xiaomi has declared this method of flashing illegal.

Using the XiaomiMiTool program, you can install the European Developer firmware with a locked bootloader, but only if your firmware version is Chinese.

Now, if you want to upgrade to the stable version, just follow the instructions above.

About the Android version of Xiaomi Mi Pad 2

We talked about Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 and the implementation of Windows 10 in this device a little less than a week ago. Today I will talk about the transition to Android and the experience of using a tablet on this operating system.

The text may and likely contains grammatical, spelling, punctuation and other errors, including semantic errors. I ask readers to report these errors in every possible way and correct me through private messages.

Specifications

Duplicate so as not to link to other sites in search of data. In fact, there will be no standard review, but, in my opinion, I will leave a selection of the best text materials at the end of the article, as it should be.

Change of system

Flashing Mi Pad 2 from Windows to MIUI with subsequent localization and installation of Google services is an obstacle course full of thorns. Detailed instructions for choosing sizes will turn out to be a separate solid article, so I will briefly describe my path with links to the necessary guides. Before repeating everything step by step, read to the end.

Why do you need a tablet at all?

Okay, now let’s try to figure out why I need a tablet. For this case, I have allocated 5 points:

Unfortunately, the tablet does not cope with all the points of this non-trivial collection. First, let’s eliminate the fifth point for the lack of a version of the tablet with 4G / GPS modules. For some reason, Xiaomi does not want to create a full-fledged competitor for the iPad and continues to release 8-inch “bedside” devices. Now in order.

Connecting phone to computer

How to unlock bootloader on Xiaomi phone

Previously, you had to get approval to unlock the bootloader (write a letter to the support service) and wait a few days. Now you don’t need to do this, but the so-called “timer” has appeared. Read more in the official instructions below.

Connecting Mi-account to the phone

To unlock the bootloader, a prerequisite is the presence of a Xiaomi account on the device. If it is not there yet, read how to create a Mi account. If an account is already linked to the phone, go to the second step.

Linking an account to a device

Now you need to link your Mi account to your phone. To do this, follow these steps in sequence. Some of the items have already been completed when checking the status of the bootloader using the phone. There are also some nice screenshots.

If you have any difficulties while linking your account to your smartphone, then watch this video.

Please note: you need to proceed to the third step only after the waiting period for confirmation of unlocking the bootloader has passed. Sometimes Xiaomi developers change the timer, increasing the waiting time or vice versa reducing it.

Download Mi Flash Unlock

I left the archive on the D drive and unlocking the bootloader went well.

Launch Mi Unlock

Now we open the Mi Unlock program as an administrator, we see a white screen with text in Chinese (if the localized version is like mine, then in Russian), where the disclaimer rules are indicated. We agree and click on the appropriate button.

Login to Mi account

Sometimes a window may appear with a procedure to check the unlock permission, this may take several minutes.

After that, we return to the smartphone itself. We turn it off and put it into fastboot mode by simultaneously holding down the power key and volume down. Using a USB cable, connect the phone to the computer.

Unlock process

The final final stage: the program checks the device, if all the conditions are met, the bootloader will be unlocked. We wait a few minutes (in my case, 25 seconds), and if everything is done correctly, we get a notification of successful unlocking – three green checkmarks. Ready.

Answers to popular questions

Are there unlock restrictions?

There are restrictions, officially it is allowed to unlock only one device every 30 days. For example, you unlocked your tablet, waited a month, and then you can unlock your phone.

Do I need to unlock the bootloader at all?

This question is strictly individual for everyone. If you are a beginner, not a very confident user, doing only ordinary things on your smartphone, which include watching news, games, social networks, you do not need to carry out such a difficult operation.

Are there other quick ways to unlock?

Unfortunately, no. The most optimal and best option is the official method described above.

I can’t unlock the bootloader, what should I do?

Is a SIM card required?

Yes, because the unlocking process requires a connected mobile internet.

Now you know that it is quite possible to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi devices if you follow our step-by-step instructions. If you have additional questions – write below in the comment form.

What are the firmware

As Xiaomi traditionally open-sources the firmware for its smartphones, powerful third-party communities formed in the early stages of the company’s development.

They actively create their own firmware even for those device models that were not planned to be sold on the international market (for example, Redmi Pro, Mi 5X, Mi 6X, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro).

Among the most significant, there are versions not only for each Xiaomi model, but they can also be updated over the air (at least once a month):

Each of them is a complete analogue of the official system and can be recommended for permanent use.

Is it worth buying Xiaomi in China?

Despite the seemingly voluminous instructions, the process of flashing the Chinese Xiaomi takes (after unlocking the bootloader) no more than half an hour. And another hour of cooking.

Unfortunately, macOS requires special attention during the firmware process, so it is not recommended for device Russification.

Another thing is that in most cases it makes no sense to buy a CN version of a smartphone – global versions appear a month after CN. Xiaomi smartphones that are not intended for the international market almost always have an international modification with a different name.

Smartphones for India, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia are equipped with global firmware and do not require complicated firmware manipulations.

The main recommendation: always buy Xiaomi with Global on the packaging, which you can find in any online store (the same Gearbest and Banggood only sell official Global smartphones to avoid possible blocking of devices at the software level.).

And you don’t need to flash anything.

Possible problems

If you do not see any changes on the screen for a long time, try removing the battery for 20-25 minutes, then reinsert and restart your smartphone. If this does not help, leave it on for a long time so that the battery is completely discharged (do not leave the phone in this state for a very long time, no more than 4-8 hours (depending on battery capacity) and its old age) to avoid serious problems with the battery ). After turning off your phone, plug it into the charger and turn it back on.

If the steps above do not help, try installing another firmware or reinstalling the one you selected earlier.

If a notification appears during the installation of the operating system that there is not enough memory to complete this operation, try repeating the instructions in Windows x64. If changing the OS bit does not help, you need to use another very popular installer – Flashtools.

If you get the error “Remotely you need to unlock devices to use this command”, you need to go to the official MIUI website with a request to unlock the bootloader to install the firmware, details can be found in this article.

Xiaomi proprietary operating system

It contains Google’s official Android kernel, one of the newer versions, but with a slight delay as it is seriously different from AOSP.

The system has its own built-in: a graphical interface, an application store, a set of basic applications and its own utilities.

In MIUI, everything from the look to the calculator belongs to Xiaomi.

Smartphone sales in different markets have resulted in multiple versions of MIUI.

How to lock the bootloader back

If, after unlocking the bootloader, you need to close it back, then you should resort to our separate article. This topic is devoted to detailed instructions, where everything is clearly shown.

No, there are problems

Too difficult for me

Bugs and problems

Most often, problems appear due to the company’s server itself, in most cases it is not the user’s fault. But, nevertheless, you need to know how to deal with them. Here is a rough list of known issues and how to fix them:

Flashing Chinese Xiaomi into Russian

If the newly acquired Xiaomi can only boast of having English and Chinese in the settings, you will have to sweat a little. First, you need to install the official Dev firmware (not required for some devices, but recommended).

Installing the official Developer version of MIUI

To flash the official version, go to “Settings”

The official firmware can be divided into Recovery (for installation through the update menu or TWRP bootloader) and FastBoot (for installation from a PC / laptop in “Fastboot” mode).

Switching to Fastboot mode is the same for all Android smartphones: turn off, hold down the power and volume down buttons, release the power button after vibration and wait for the branded home screen to appear.

Within the regional firmware type, all Xiaomi smartphones are flashed using the recovery firmware from the official website.

Choose and wait

1. Download the firmware to your smartphone.

2. Settings ➞ System Update ➞ click the 3 dots ➞ System Update.

Direct transition between Global / China / RU / EU regional versions is only possible using third-party tools.

For a number of smartphones, you will have to change the bootloader to a third-party (TWRP).

Transition from “Vietnamese” firmware

1. Download and install Chinese Mi PC Suite.

2. During installation, you will be prompted to install the driver.

3. Launch Mi PC Suite, select the firmware update mode, Recovery.

Select the desired product

4. Turn off the phone. We load it into recovery mode (hold down the power key and increase the volume). Select the bottom line from the menu.

5. We do this by blinking, selecting the first button twice and waiting for the processes in the window to complete.

Click and wait

After that, you can unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and flash the firmware from the locators (unofficial MIUI firmware).

Bootloader Unlock

To flash an unofficial version of MIUI or install custom ROM, you need to unlock the bootloader.

Now the unlock happens both on the weekly (developer) firmware and on the stable firmware. The procedure is simple:

1. We connect our phone to the Mi account (go to the account on the phone) with a personal phone number associated, using only the mobile Internet.

2. Settings ➞ Phone Information ➞ 5 tap MIUI Version. The developer menu is activated.

Find out the status of the bootloader

3. “Settings” ➞ “Advanced” ➞ “Developer”. Enable OEM unlock ➞ Mi Unlock Status ➞ Add account and device (link device to account).

IMPORTANT: “Mi Unlock Status” menu is available on all Dev ROMs and many stable versions. If the menu is missing, you need to install the Dev version. You may need to disable secure access (including PIN or password).

5. Turn off your smartphone. Press and hold the volume down rocker and the power button until they vibrate and look like your corporate home screen. Boot in Fastboot mode.

6. Connect smartphone to computer, click “Unlock” button in MiFlashUnlock ➞ Unlock. The operating time should not exceed 30 seconds.

7. The words “Pairing time is too short, less than 72/720/1440 hours” or “After XX hours of attempts to unlock the device” means that everything was done correctly.

Successful unlock result

8. Wait for the counter to reset within the specified number of hours. Launch MiFlashUnlock and repeat steps 5-6. If 3 green LEDs are on, the process was successful.

9. Check the unlock status in “Mi Unlock Status” menu.

Installation of custom Recovery (TWRP)

ATTENTION! This section is provided for informational purposes only. You use the information at your own risk. Before flashing, it is recommended to visit the relevant topics on specialized official resources. All manipulations are recommended to be carried out in a Windows environment. The success of flashing and other manipulations on macOS / other NIX systems is not guaranteed.

2. Download TWRP and unpack its contents into a folder with adb / fastboot files.

3. We switch the smartphone to fastboot mode (turn off, hold down the power and volume buttons minus, after vibration release the power button and wait for the brand’s initial screen to appear). We launch adb and connect the smartphone to the PC / laptop.

4. Enter the command fastboot devices (a message of letters and numbers should be displayed).

5. Enter the fastboot flash recovery twrp.img command.

6. Enter the fastboot boot twrp.img command, wait for it to boot into TWRT;

7. In the menu that appears, select Reboot ➞ Reset, the phone will reboot into TWRP again.

To remove Forceencrypt strong encryption and check DMVerity (required for some ROMs, recommended when installing unofficial ones):

1. Go to TWRP ➞ Advanced ➞ Remove Forceencrypt.

2. Check the “Remove DMVerity” and “Forceencrypt” checkboxes. Reflash.

IMPORTANT: After installing any Global (RU / EU / MI) firmware for a Chinese smartphone, it is forbidden to re-lock the bootloader. The lock can only be returned on the official CN firmware. Unlocking and installing the global firmware on the “Chinese” leads to the inoperability of Google Pay.

Firmware in Fastboot mode

Depending on the type of smartphone, the required firmware version may be released only for Recovery or only for Fastboot. The options are completely identical.

3. We switch the smartphone to Fastboot mode (turn off, hold down the power and volume buttons minus, after vibration release the power button and wait for the brand’s initial screen to appear). We connect to a PC / laptop.

4. Run flash_all.bat in the folder with adb / fastboot files. Do not use when installing official firmware (Global / EEA / Russia) on the Chinese version of the smartphone.

5. We are waiting for the reboot and turn off the smartphone.

There is no alternative. 1: Use MiFlash utility or XiaoMiTool to flash FastBoot or Mi PC Suite for recovery options.

Flashing with XiaoMiTool V2 utility. Follow the instructions on the screenshots

Alternative #2: some Xiaomi can be flashed with TOOL ALL IN ONE utility in FastBoot mode, following the instructions of the program.

Flashing with TOOL ALL IN ONE utility. Follow the instructions on the screenshots

Installing firmware in Recovery mode (via TWPR)

1. Download the firmware, check the integrity (hash / MD5) in any way possible

2. Install TWRP. We enter it through Fastboot or by holding the power button + volume up.

3. Clear ➞ Advanced Erase ➞ Check System, Dalvik/ART Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage ➞ Click Scroll to Clear

4. Clear ➞ Data ➞ Yes. Restart TWRP.

4. Go to the Restart Recovery section

5. Connect smartphone to PC ➞ Install ➞ Write firmware to smartphone memory (or connect OTG device).

6. Copy the firmware to the root of USB Flash and connect via OTG cable. Or we connect the smartphone to a PC / laptop, copy it to the root of the internal memory (to make it easier to search in TWRP) and turn off the smartphone

7. Install ➞ select the firmware file ➞ Check the Scroll to Confirm Flash checkbox ➞ We are waiting for the process to complete.

Installing alternative firmware (Android Go, LinegeOS and others)

To switch from Chinese version of MIUI (CN) to Android Go for Xiaomi Mi 5X (A1), Xiaomi Mi 6X (A2) etc., just install Custom ReTrack (TWRP) and repeat the custom firmware installation procedure.

ATTENTION: Xiaomi smartphones of the same type may have different types that are incompatible with each other. Indeed, modifications that differ in their internal structure.

In this case, it is necessary to use the firmware that best matches the required type.

Installing the wrong firmware will result in an irreversible software “brick”. To reset, you will need to disassemble the device.

Via EDL mode

No one is immune from turning a Xiaomi worker into a “brick” during heavy system operations, whether it’s flashing or getting root rights. If you consider yourself a power user, let’s find out how to get your smartphone back to normal. If you do not understand this topic, contact a special service center. All subsequent actions you perform at your own peril and risk.

“Touch a smartphone” is a slang term for a device that completely stops working after any manipulation. In this case, the phone does not turn on and does not react in any way to attempts to start it.

EDL mode on Xiaomi phones is a software project that allows you to install various firmware without the help of recovery, root rights and an unlocked bootloader. There are several ways to access the EDL, which we will cover below.

This mode will help if the developer has released an update or the custom firmware is installed incorrectly. If the damage to the smartphone is mechanical, the EDL will be completely useless.

Via MiFlashTool

The preparatory stage is over.

Now put your phone into fastboot mode (simultaneously press and hold the power and volume buttons). If a hare in a hat with earflaps appears on the screen, then you did everything right.

On a PC, open a command prompt as an administrator and enter the command “fastboot oem reboot-edl” without quotes. Your phone will enter Emergency Download Mode (EDL for short).

If the computer does not see the phone, enter “cd C: Android” in the command line, and then “fastboot devices”. It should read “(smartphone name) fastboot”.

If it does not appear, reinstall the drivers or replace the cable.

The process of flashing the device itself:

The first boot may take up to 20 minutes, during which the device cannot be turned off or attempted to restart.

Via TestPoint

TestPoint is a mechanical contact closure that puts the smartphone into emergency boot mode.”

This method is only suitable for advanced users.

How to close TestPoint:

After that, Xiaomi will enter EDL mode. Now you can flash it by following the instructions above using the developer’s official software.

Download Android

The task is possible in three ways. The first two equip the mipad with “Chinese” shells, the third is more suitable for a Russian-speaking user.

1. Through “three points”.

The most simple and familiar option for advanced owners. Assume the algorithm:

2. Through MiFlash.

This tool is quite versatile in terms of being used to customize and improve Xiaomi gadgets.

IMPORTANT! It is better to use not the most modern versions of the utility. The latest software sometimes does not see the gadget.

The program can be found on the developer’s website. You can also find the necessary MI firmware there, designed for quick boot manipulations. After the software is found and downloaded:

The first activation of the mipad will take longer than we are used to. Don’t worry.

3. Modified firmware.

The option is long, but for a resident of Russia the result will be more satisfactory. The difficulty arises in several stages of preparation: unlocking the bootloader using ADB and using TWRP. These steps are necessary, so you need to familiarize yourself with them. When Xiaomi MiPad is ready, we move on to system support.

How to know if the bootloader on Xiaomi is unlocked or not?

Now I will share 3 ways to check bootloader status on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones. I recommend checking at least 2 methods, since there are still models (bought for “very cheap” or used) that have been flashed or hacked to bypass unlocking the bootloader. In this case, the first method can show the line that the bootloader is unlocked, but when checking through ADB, everything will be different (only the PC will show the truth).

Through the menu in the phone

The easiest way, built into your device and does not require additional programs.

Via computer

If for some reason the first option does not suit you, you can check if the bootloader on Xiaomi is unlocked using a PC. The instruction is attached for two operating systems – Windows and Linux.

Windows

This is a difficult method, but it is the most accurate.

If “true” is specified, the bootloader is unlocked, otherwise “false”, which indicates a locked bootloader.

Linux

sudo fastboot devices – the device number appears here, sometimes the model is also added;

sudo fastboot oem device-info – and here is the status of the bootloader, the same as on the Windows operating system.

If the message “waiting device” appears, most likely, the actions were not performed on behalf of the administrator.

When turning on the device

And the last, third way to check the status of the bootloader is to turn on the phone, or rather its boot screen. To do this you need:

How to determine the type of installed firmware

A smartphone is identified in several steps.

1. It is necessary to check the appearance of the box for different regions on the Internet: Xiaomi for China and Europe often have excellent design and exact model name. Check the integrity of the film on the box and EMEI (to avoid replacement).

2. Symbols on the box are valid for CN version only. All text in the Global and EU versions must be in English, the inscriptions RU are partially or completely in Russian (stickers are acceptable).

3. The sticker on the package indicates the general type of firmware: Global (including EU / RU) or China.

4. To accurately determine the firmware, you need to go to “Settings” ➞ “Phone Information” ➞ “MIUI Version”. The firmware number must match one of the numbers on the official website. In some cases, the name includes the string “by xiaomi”.

If the number has one or more “extra” digits – unofficial “Vietnamese” firmware. It is recommended to flash immediately after receiving the smartphone, because:

a) “Vietnamese” is not updated over the air,

b) Attempts to modify system files or random firmware will result in a download.

The third party firmware is labeled accordingly, replacing the original MIUI lettering with its name and details.

Latest versions of MiFlashPro

There are many versions, each of which can work differently. There is no official website, it is sent exclusively to Xiaomi developers. But using the links below, you can download many of the latest Mi Flash Pro builds from Google Drive.