Hey all.. I just posted this up in another thread but I feel it might do some good here as well.
So, this is a Copy & Paste from that thread, of my comment. By the way... The 'Xiaomi Mi Max 2' rocks!!!!
Well, were do I begin.. Ok, long story, 'Short'!!!
So I'm looking through Youtube last night for any new video's that anyone might have posted. Well I come across this video posted
by Dhananjay Bhosale. Title: [NEW METHODE] Easy guide to Update from MIUI 8 to
MIUI 9 with LOCKED BOOTLOADER!!!
So I watched it and followed his procedure and it worked... I upgraded my Mi Max 2 from 'MIUI 8 to MIUI 9' with no problems what so ever. Bootloader still LOCKED!!!
I never had to unplug my Mi Max 2 from my PC. The tool he uses worked great for me and a friend of mine also with Mi Max 2.. You just have to follow his links in his caption below the video and download the Xiaomi-Tool. He also has a link to all updated China & Global ROM's.. It's a 6 minute video but it's well worth watching it for anyone who wants to use this method for flashing the phone.
I feel it was well worth the Upgrade. MIUI 9 is definitely and significantly faster and more responsive ROM..... Good Luck All!!!
Links to All:
Video:
Xiaomi-Tool:
https://dhananjaytech.com/download-xiaomitool-flash-roms-locked-bootloader/
MIUI 9 & Devices:
https://dhananjaytech.com/miui-9-rom-and-devices/
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