One thing advance andriod users love about xiaomi is unlocked bootloader which gives access to root andriod, flash roms, play with the kernals and drivers of your device. It is also one of the reasons why andriod based miui garnished such a popularity.
But xiaomi started locking its bootloader in its recent smartphones for which it has clearly explained the reason behind in its official forum.
Changes in locked bootloader:
- Locking bootloader doesnt effect the OTA udpates
- To root your smartphone you need unlock bootloader first
- updating through recovery mode need Mi PC suite
- you cannot flash fastboot roms on the locked bootloader
Warning: If you dont know how to flash a custom rom, then DON'T unlock the bootloader, It may brick you phone. TechSandhi is not responsible for any damage.
How to unlock bootloader of Xiaomi device:
Part A: Apply for Unlock permission
Step 1: Open any web browser and open this link MiUnlock
Step 2: It will open official page of "Mi Unlock Device". Click on Unlock Now button
Step 3: It will open login page, Fill your login details. The page is displayed in chinese you can use google translate to translate the page .
Step 4: Once logged in you will see the "Unlock application page". Fill in all the details and click on the apply immediately button
Step 5: In the next page you need to enter the verification code which is sent to your mobile and click on next . It may take some time to load the page which will display the below page
Wait for the xiaomi officials to manually check your request and accept it. It may take around 2 weeks or less. Until then wait patiently.
Part B: Process of Unlocking Bootloader:
Once you get the confirmation that your accountRequirements for Bootloader Unlocking :
- Mi account linked to your device, your phone number and it has permission to proceed with bootloader unlock (follow the above steps)
- Backup your data in case of wipe out (always backup ROM when flashing rom or unlocking bootloader)
- Download MiFlash Unlock Tool for the windows PC
Follow below steps once you download and install the MiFlash Unlock
Step 1: On your Xiaomi device login with the Mi account which has unlock permission.
Step 2: Reboot your device to bootloader mode. It can be done by switching of your mobile then simultaneously pressing the power button and volume down(-) button.
Step 3: Open MiFlash unlock tool on PC and press I agree.
Step 4: Login with your Mi account
step 5: Now connect your mobile using USB cable.
step 6: Once the mobile is connected the unlock button will become active or wail for 10-20 seconds to become active.Now, click unlock button let the process complete till 100% then it will display unlock successful
After unlock you can root your device and flash custom roms and tweak your andriod with Sound Mods and Xposed Mods.
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