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Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO
- Verdict: ⛔ 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.
China
🧹 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 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
Devices shipping with Android One do NOT have any unlock requirements. They follow the standard Android unlock process.