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Xiaomi Phones are Popular all over the world because of their excellent Specification, Performance, Quality Builds & their pricing. Also, the main reason for the popularity is MIUI OSwhich is very customizable and user-friendly.
Now Xiaomi devices come with locked bootloaders due to security reasons. Further, in this post, we will discuss this. From onwards all xiaomi phones will come with a locked bootloader.
And to unlock the bootloader, We have to follow some steps with Xiaomi’s Permission. We need to apply for bootloader unlock permissions first after granting this we can unlock bootloader by using Mi Flash Unlock Tool.
Xiaomi develops this application for this unlocking process.
So, Let’s get started now?
Why Is Xiaomi Locking Bootloader?
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They are doing this due to security reasons. They wanted to ensure the safety to the device if your device gets lost or stolen by someone....
With locked bootloader that user can not flash custom ROMs to use your device, Even he can not boot to stock recovery for factory data reset. For this main reason, Xiaomi is locking bootloaders of their upcoming phones.
For this main reason, Xiaomi is locking bootloaders of their future phones.
What is Bootloader Unlocking?
It is a process of unlocking bootloader by which you can make changes on your Android device. By unlocking your bootloader allows you to flash custom ROMs, Install Custom Recoveries or Grant root access, etc.
For Xiaomi Phone you can unlock bootloaders through Mi Flash Unlock Toolkit. This process successfully works on the devices like Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Mi 4C, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4S, Mi 5, Redmi 3, Xiaomi Mi 5C & Upcoming Smartphones.
Follow this guide to unlock bootloader of Xiaomi phones:
Important Notes:
- Unlocking of bootloader will lose your warranty.
- We are not responsible for any damage.
- This method is for Xiaomi Phones only. Do not try this method on any other phones.
- Make sure that you have performed a full backup of your device to prevent data loss during unlock process.
- Install You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. on your computer.
- You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. on your Xiaomi phones.
- Also, Make sure that you are on Official MIUI ROM for unlocking process.
1. Requesting For Unlock Permissions
The first step is open this URL to apply for unlock permissions. Go to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Press Unlock Nowbutton.
2. On the next page, you have to log in with your Mi Account. If you don’t have Mi account, then please create a new one but make sure that you log in with the same account on the device and Mi Flash Unlock Tool.
3. After Sign in you have to fill the form with the proper reason to unlock your device. You can choose any reason like follows.
- My Device is stuck at Logo.
- My Xiaomi Phone is rebooting again & again.
- You can choose any other reason
- Enter your name.
- Choose Country.
- Enter your Mobile Number.
- Now, Write a proper reason for bootloader unlocking. Do not copy and paste from anywhere else.
- Fill Captcha code.
- Accept the Disclaimer.
- At last, press Apply Now button.
5. After successful Mobile Verification you will be redirected to a page saying that Application has been successfully submitted, Please be a patient review.
All you have to do is wait for few days you will get approval notification on your mobile through SMS. It may take more than ten days so be patient.
All you have to do is wait for few days you will get approval notification on your mobile through SMS.
It may take more than ten days so be patient!
After getting SMS next step is to unlock bootloader by using Xiaomi Mi Flash tool.
2. Bootloader Unlock Process With Mi Flash Unlock Tool
Requirements for Unlocking Process:
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- Make sure that USB Debugging is enabled on your device. If not then go to Settings > About Phone tap on MIUI Version 7-8 Times again go to Settings > More Settings > Developer Options enable USB Debugging from this option. Also, enable OEM Unlock from this settings.
- Install Proper USB Drivers of your Xiaomi Phone. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.)
- Backup your data to avoid data loss.
- Login your Mi Account.
1. Download & Extract Mi Flash Unlock Tool on your computer. After extraction run this program.
2. After Opening a Popup will appear asking to accept Disclaimer. Click on Agree button for next.
3. Now you have to sign in your Mi Account with this tool. Sign in with the same account that you had a use for Unlocking Request and logged in your current device which you want to unlock.
4. After successful login, It will show that your device is not connected. Now, You need to connect Xiaomi
smartphone to proceed further.
5. Connect your device with USB to PC in fastboot Mode. To Connect your device in fastboot mode, Switch off your device & use Power On + Volume Down button to boot into fastboot mode.
6. Press Unlock button in Mi Flash Unlock Tool. The bootloader unlocking process will start.
7.This process will take 2-3 Minutes to complete Unlocking of your device. You will see a success message on the application after successfully unlock a device.
After successfully Unlocking your device Press Reboot to start your mobile regularly. Now, As your bootloader is unlocked you’re able to Root your device, Flash custom or Fastboot ROMS, Install Custom Recovery, etc.
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