# Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO - Verdict: **โ›” Avoid!** In the past, Xiaomi allowed most of its devices to be unlocked after a period of 7+ days (depending on how new the device is). With the launch of Xiaomi's new Android fork, HyperOS, they have introduced a number of changes to the unlock process, with new device limits and Mi Account requirements. Look here if you want to learn about how Ximi's bootloader works: [Xiaomi-bootloader] ## HyperOS Also, check out [Xiaomi-HyperOS-BootLoader-Bypass] by [MlgmXyysd](https://github.com/MlgmXyysd). ### China > ๐Ÿงน Missing a source for China Requirements. With the new policy, **You must have a Level 5 developer Xiaomi Community account.**
And here's a list of things you have to do to get that: - You must be a citizen of China. - You have to use HyperOS and report at least 1 bug per day. (????) - You have to submit at least 1 HyperOS suggestion per month. (????) - You must be an active Xiaomi Community user. Additional BS applies: - The permission to unlock is temporary and is granted for 1-year only. - You can only unlock 3 devices per-year. - You will not receive OTA updates. - your warranty will be void. ### Global While not as extreme, if [xiaomiui.net][global-requirements] is to be believed, global unlock has also undergone some changes: * Your Mi Account has been active for more than 30 days. * Xiaomi Community App version 5.3.31 or above. * You can only unlock the bootloader of 3 devices per year with your account. ## Android One * [**๐Ÿ”“๏ธ Unlock Guide**](/misc/generic-unlock.md) Devices shipping with Android One do NOT have any unlock requirements. They follow the standard Android unlock process. *** Updated info provided by [n1ses](https://github.com/n1ses).
Authored by [melontini](https://github.com/melontini). [Xiaomi-HyperOS-BootLoader-Bypass]:https://github.com/MlgmXyysd/Xiaomi-HyperOS-BootLoader-Bypass [global-requirements]:https://xiaomiui.net/how-unlock-bootloader-xiaomi-hyperos-53493/ [Xiaomi-bootloader]:https://github.com/lrh2000/Xiaomi-bootloader