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GrandMufti:
Dem say we no dey gree pay for light

scotweezy:
I posted some times back that I will write a concise tutorial on my journey through unlocking bootloader, rooting without tampering with stock recovery.
Well! Below is what I could come up with;

Follow @Kstan's tutorial on unlocking bootloader
I personally didn't utilise VPN and I got unlock permission very early the next day, actually way less than 24 hrs.
Also, chrome, puffin or any other SIMILAR browsers can be made use of on phone to do the applying (please abeg no opera mini oo)

Additionally, due to network issues, getting your account bonded might not happen once. Repeated messages of 'error' will be returned just keep repeating till you get a positive confirmation.

Search for Kstan through Nairaland search to check for his post on unlocking bootloader.

Process to root without tampering with the stock recovery of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4(x) snapdragon version. This is essential in order to be able to do OTA.

Requirements;
1. Unlocked bootloader
2. Latest Adb and fastboot setup (in exe format)
3. Latest TWRP custom recovery for mido (in img format)
4. Latest Magisk manager app (apk format)
5. Latest Magisk zip.
6. Lazyflasher-no-verity for mido (zip format)
7. Latest stock recovery for mido.(incase you mistakenly install a custom recovery)

Note; 'mido' is the nickname for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4(x) snapdragon version.
Ensure you find the LATEST versions of the above required files on the web (check the ever reliable XDA forum) except otherwise stated by the developer(s) of such resources.

If you're sure you've unlocked your device *check by going to 'settings' - 'additional settings'- 'developer options' and check 'unlock status' if your device is unlocked, you should see 'this device is unlocked' or something similar.

Before starting any tweaking on your device kindly find a way to do a NANDROID BACKUP aka full backup. Mi PC suite might be required for this or search the web for necessary steps.

*Copy all the above files to your PC to have a spare copy and your full backup and ensure you know the folder they are saved on your phone*

By now you should ensure 'usb debugging' under 'developer options' on your xiaomi device is activated.

Install the adb and fastboot setup on your PC.(kindly do a good web search on installing adb and fastboot on your computer relating to Xiaomi devices)

Next is to test the adb, navigate to the folder of the adb setup on your pc, it is usually located in the 'local disk' folder under 'computer'
Connect your device, on your computer still in the 'adb and fastboot folder' press the 'shift key' and the 'right mouse button' do the pressing Simultaneously, navigate to 'open command prompt' and click. (the command prompt window will now open)

Type the command 'adb devices' the returned prompt should be 'devices connected' with some set of numbers which is peculiar to that particular device. If the returned prompt is not like the above then you will have to go back a few steps of this tutorial and troubleshoot.

Rename the TWRP in img format to 'recovery.img' and copy into the 'adb and fasboot folder' on your computer.

Now, switch off your phone and boot into fastboot mode by simultaneously pressing the power button and volume down button, wait for some few seconds till you see a Mi avatar and the word 'fastboot', now connect your phone to your computer.

Like previous, go into command prompt while in the 'adb and fastboot folder', this time around we will test for the fastboot status of the phone by inputting command 'fastboot devices' just like before the returned prompt should be 'connected devices' with some specific numbers.

Now, input command;
'fastboot boot recovery.img'
Your phone should boot into TWRP recovery. (Very important: Ensure you DON'T swipe to enable modification).
Click to flash to install zip and navigate to where Magizk.zip and swipe to flash.
Repeat the flash step but this time around locate Lazyflasher-no-verity.zip and swipe to flash. (this step is very necessary to avoid bootlooping)
Find the reboot button and click.

*Booting might take a little while than usual just be patient. Incase of bootlooping repeat the connecting to fastboot mode and boot into TWRP and flash Lazyflasher-no-verity.zip.

Most part of this tutorial was gotten from Xda forum and contributions of other members here.

Ulrich01:
Noobody nawa i no know wetin to talk again ooo. But all i can say is you are just simply the best..

This is the 7th Xiaomi phone ordered through you. No stress, no delay, no custom ish, all came in within 3 weeks. If everyone in Nigeria can be loyal and honest like you, i believe this nation will be better than the best.

Thanks man... God bless. Note 5a received successfully

kuphre:
Do you have steps to root redmi 5 plus..... would be grateful if you do.

Arcbash:
Sir i try all the solution u gave but still nt charging fast...... So i try anoda charger it little fast than the follow come charger

veekid:
Ifedith came through in less than 12hrs, man is so original

bagger293:
Ogami una well done oo....I have been following this thread for some time. finally I have landed the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus..God Bless you All!! Please check and see if I can update to miui 10...

Ifedith:
Brand new Xiaomi
Redmi 4a 2gb 32gb.... 35200k(black)
Redmi 5 plus 3gb 32gb.... 55800(black) 55500(gold) 54900(blue)
Redmi note 5 32gb 3gb.... 60k(gold)
Xiaomi mi max 2 4gb 64gb... 83k(gold)
Payment on delivery available
Next day free delivery within Lagos.
070three1080two87
Check my signature.
Xiaomi mi a2... 64gb 4gb... 87000... Black or blue
Xiaomi black shark... 6gb 64gb... 194500.
Xiaomi mi 8....6gb 128gbe...184300... Any color
Xiaomi mi max 3 4gb 64gb... 106400
Xiaomi mi 8 se... 4gb 64gb... 117800
Xiaomi Pocophone f1...6gb 128gb... 135300
Xiaomi mi mix 2s....6gb 64gb... 1741000
No custom issues...

adamix:
Voxlink

GrandMufti:
Yes

GrandMufti:
Yes

fibonacci2526:
Wey my commission?

GrandMufti:
Do ₦200 sub again. You'll get it

gideonak:
I did it again, was only given 200mb nothing more, nothing less

bagger293:
Thank you Mr GrandMufti, pls can you guide me on how to know if it's a global ROM or Chinese version?

gideonak:
I did it again, was only given 200mb nothing more, nothing less

Lkj20:
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GrandMufti:
Ah.. Someone advertised note 4 for the same amount last week.

Hold on to the money... a good offer would come

Arcbash:
Pls among our tout....who have original Xiaomi fast charger nd hw much i need asap

acekid109:
did you get the congratulations message?

gideonak:
Yes, I did

Fatasy:
Shot from one plus 3t.
Shot on motion.
Amazing camera.

GrandMufti:
Dem say we no dey gree pay for light

GrandMufti:
But you said it started after the update.

No wahala.

Screenshot the follow come charger...

meemich234:
Lol... Pay for what you don't see.. Isn't it prepaid? Or is it estimated bill?

GrandMufti:
Na prepaid o