This is the complete guide to successfully Unlock Bootloader Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Kenzo).
Please follow the steps carefully.
This method can also be used for other Xiaomi devices in general.
Step 1: You’ve to be running on Global Developer ROM.
Download from here: https://goo.gl/CfM8Ug
How to Install the Global Developer ROM you ask?
It’s very easy!
- Go to Updater app.
- Click on the 3 dots on the top right corner.
- Click on Choose Update Package.
- Now click on the Global Developer ROM that you just downloaded and proceed.
Note: Although you won’t be losing any data by doing this, but I still suggest you, take a backup on your PC, just in case!
Enjoy the new ROM!
Step 2: The second important thing to do is to get permission to unlock the bootloader from Xiaomi. Visit: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
You’ll have to provide your Name and Phone number along with a genuine reason for which you want to unlock the bootloader. You’ll most probably get a confirmation message from Xiaomi via text message within 2 days. Be patient!
Step 3: So, you got the unlocking permission. What’s next?
Now this is the solution to the famous “Stuck at 50% issue”
- Sign in to your Mi Account app(on your phone obviously)
- Now, Sign in to your Mi account on your PC here https://i.mi.com/
- Click on Find Device
You’ll be able to see your location now.
Step 4: You’ve to go to Developer Settings.
In order to get there:
- Settings > About Phone > MIUI version (Tap on it several times to enable the Developer options)
- Now go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options
In here you have to enable OEM unlocking, USB Debugging and Install via USB.
Step 5: Download and install Android Bootloader Interface corresponding to your Windows OS from here https://goo.gl/6PP3cH
Step 6: Download and Unzip the Mi Unlock Flash Tool from here https://goo.gl/Jxv9h1
The Final Step
Step 7: Open Mi Unlock tool and login to your Mi account using your credentials.
Now, you’ve to boot up your phone into Fastboot mode.
To get into Fastboot mode,
- Switch off your device.
- Hold down the Volume down and Power button simultaneously for 3 seconds and you’ll be greeted with a Mi Bunny.
- Connect your phone to PC via USB. The Mi Unlock tool will detect your phone.
- Once detected, click the UNLOCK button.
- Click Reboot Phone.
Hurray!! You should have Unlocked the Bootloader by now. Now you can easily install any custom recovery and/or custom ROMs.
If you have any queries, let us know in the comments section below.