Mi Devices Bootloader Unlocking FAQ
Jan18

Mi Devices Bootloader Unlocking FAQ

Here’re some FAQ you need to know. Why did Mi lock the bootloader for Mi devices? Mi is an international brand now, but it’s only in few countries currently, and is still in the stage of expanding its international market. So it’s difficult for users from countries where Mi is not officially sold to buy Mi phones. Many users have taken the risk of buying from an unofficial reseller. But they sometimes get fake Mi phones, or Mi phones with unofficial ROM loaded with bloatware. You guys must have seen some users asking in the forum whether their Mi phones are genuine, or that they have weird ROM version installed on their new phones. This is really bad for user experience, and it might even cause property loss if some malware are installed. This situation also exists in China market. Another problem Mi users have often encountered is that, after their Mi phones are lost or stolen, the person who got the device could easily flash a new ROM into it, and makes it almost impossible for our users to get their phones back. In the recent MIUI developer version update, we’ve added a feature that needs users to enter their Mi account info to use the phone after doing a full wipe. But if an ill-intentioned person knows how to use fastboot method to flash ROMs, this will not stop him/her from gaining control of the phone. Based on the above two reasons, we’ve decided to lock the bootloader. We’ve also made changes to Mi Cloud’s ‘Find Device’ function, and adjusted system update’s verifying logic.By these combined methods, user data can be better protected, and user experience can also be improved. What Mi devices are locked? Mi 4c, Redmi Note 3, Mi Note Pro, Redmi 3, Mi 4S, Mi 5 and Mi devices launched in the year 2016 onwards How to apply? Head towards http://en.miui.com/unlock for English site and apply for unlocking. You shall reach the page showing application form like this. If the English site is not working on Chrome, do try on other browsers or clear cache data of your browser. You can also apply using your device with default Mi browser on your phone. It shall automatically detect your logged in Mi account once you’re on the unlocking site. Please submit the real reason why you want to unlock your phone. Copied reasons from other tutorials/ blog might cause your unlock application to be rejected and even blacklisted. Do submit your reason in English only.Many users are stuck in input name section, do apply without number/spaces and symbol. Examples of copied reason which will cause your application fail...

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Multi Language ROM Problem Solved
Jan18

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Multi Language ROM Problem Solved

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is soon becoming one of the most popular phone after it’s released. To satisfy more customers,we installed the Multi Language ROM on this phone. Please kindly note that this is a leaked ROM by someone and Xiaomi hasn’t release the Multi Language ROM officially. If your phone get a message which may as “Looks like the ROM installed on your device is unofficial,contact your distributor to get help” on the top of the screen,please do not worry about it. This is normal and here we provide you some methods to fix this bug. 1.Follow the steps to flash this New Multi Language ROM Note: A Windows PC/laptop will be needed for the following steps. Make sure that your device is fully charged or has enough power for this process. All user data will be purged in this process. Please back up your data and think twice before proceeding. STEP1 Please click here to unlock the bootloader first. (Very Important!!!) After unlocking your phone,please Download MIUI ROM Flashing Tool (Size: 46 MB). Download Redmi 5 Plus Global Stable ROM(Size: 1.85GB). STEP2 Turn off the device. Press the Volume– key and the Power button at the same time to enter Fastboot mode. Then connect the device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable. STEP3 Double click on the downloaded ROM file to decompress it. Open the file folder for the decompressed ROM pack, and copy its path on the computer. STEP4 Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool downloaded in Step 1, and double click on it to install (if there is security warning, select ‘Run’). After installation is completed, open MiFlash.exe and paste into the address bar the ROM file folder path copied in the last step. Click on the first button (circled out in yellow) to Refresh, and MiFlash should automatically recognize the device. Then click the second button (circled out in red) to flash the ROM file to the device. STEP5 Wait until the progress bar inside MiFlash turns fully green, which means the ROM has been successfully installed. Then your device should automatically boot to the new version. If the flashing guide could not help you, please download Mi PC Suite here (After Mi PC Suite is installed, make sure that your phone is in fastboot mode, connect your phone to a computer, and select the correct ROM file to flash)   2. Flash the Chinese and English ROM ( the same steps as above) Click here to download the Chinese and English ROM: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.2.1.0.NEGCNEK/vince_images_V9.2.1.0.NEGCNEK_20171226.0000.00_7.1_cn_f9ef1d52d3.tgz   3.If you do not want to flash these two ROMs above,we suggest that you can wait for more days  until Xiaomi release the new official global ROM  and...

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Some Methods to Resolve PayPal Payment Error
Nov24

Some Methods to Resolve PayPal Payment Error

Did you get a Paypal payment error when you check out the order? If yes,take a look at these three links to know how to resolve  it: http://docs.sellfy.com/article/17-resolving-errors-with-paypal http://community.eventzilla.net/knowledgebase/articles/326161-some-common-paypal-error-messages https://www.freshbooks.com/support/paypal-error-message-we-cant-process-your-payment-right-now-so-please-try-again-later If the problem remains,please send an email to our support team:support@honorbuy.com We will reply you at the first time.  ...

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How to verify your Xiaomi Phone?
Nov16

How to verify your Xiaomi Phone?

How to verify your purchase? There are some methods to verify your Xiaomi Phone.The following method is the official and accurate one. You can click here : http://www.mi.com/verify/#imei_en 1.Enter IMEI and S/N here.You can find “EMEI and S/N” on the phone box.     2.Click “Verify”,it will appear : It means that the phone is original Xiaomi phone.   Attention please:If you use the third party app(Antutu,Mi Verification) to verify the device,the result will not be accurate because of the instability.We strongly recommend you use the method above to verify your device.      ...

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Get your coupons on Nov.11 for GLOBAL SHOPPING FESTIVAL!
Nov10

Get your coupons on Nov.11 for GLOBAL SHOPPING FESTIVAL!

Wanna to get more discounts on HonorBuy? Take a look at here. Be fast,first come,first served. A GLOBAL SHOPPING FESTIVAL will start on 11 November 2016 !   How to Use Your Coupons: Choose the product(s) you want to buy and place your order. On the checkout page you can fill in the coupon code(s). Before you pay, the discount(s) will be deducted from the total automatically.   Coupon Rules: – Available coupons: By using Coupon code “11off” to get $11 discount. – Campaign period:11 Nov.2016 00:00 to Nov 11,2016 23:59 – The coupons are not compatible with other coupons(includes loyalty reward). – Each Coupon can be only used on per order. – Limited coupons will be issued on Nov. 11 – Coupons are given on a first come, first served basis.   Can’t wait anymore? Click here to add your favorites:...

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How to Use Voucher When Shopping on HonorBuy.com !
Jun28

How to Use Voucher When Shopping on HonorBuy.com !

Dear Friends, Do you know how to use your voucher when Shopping on HonorBuy.com? Today we’ll give you a guide for how to use your voucher when you place orders on our website. Firstly we give you an example here.Every voucher has its own code.Now we take the voucher code “RN3PRO” for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32gb (until 30.06.) as example.You can use it and enjoy $20-$22 discount. Here is the tutor guide for how to use your voucher when shopping on HonorBuy.com: 1.You need to add this item in your shopping cart.     2.Find your shopping cart and click “check out”. 3.Type in here your voucher code”RN3PRO” and click “Ok”,it will appear the discount.Please refer to the photo capture below.   Isn’t it easy? Go and place your orders on...

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