Yeap i did turn off my wifi before registering, the account got linked to my phone, BUT, i cant verify the number. Thats the shitty thing, even if i try to set my wife's mobile number as a recovery phone, she cant receive verification sms as well. went through 34emails with Xiaomi global to try to fix it. they finally gave up and i have to send my phone back to china...not gonna go through this experience again after this. was suppose to be a happy month of June as i was on leave so i can enjoy my new phone,.