bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame/brands/xiaomi

Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO

• Verdict: ⛔ Avoid!

While this (currently) only affects users in China, Xiaomi's new policy makes unlocking very annoying.

With this 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.

Also, check out Xiaomi-HyperOS-BootLoader-Bypass by MlgmXyysd.

Note

While not as extreme, if xiaomiui.net 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.

Look here if you want to learn about how Ximi's bootloader works: Xiaomi-bootloader

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Updated info provided by n1ses.
Authored by melontini.