How to Unlock Bootloader Xiaomi Smartphone and Tablet

Xiaomi locks the bootloader of their devices so that only wants you to stick to their Android MIUI version that is specifically designed for the device. With a locked bootloader on Xiaomi devices, it is impossible to flash a Fastboot & Custom ROM, install mods, install TWRP recovery or root your Xiaomi device. The bootloader is a security layer which helps to avoid any external program to change some parts of the system which may cause harm to the Xiaomi device.

But Xiaomi provides a mi unlocking tool that will allow you to easily unlock the bootloader on ANY Xiaomi Android smartphone & tablet. so this tutorial will help you to Unlock the bootloader of your Xiaomi smartphone quickly and easily.

You can RE-LOCK your Xiaomi bootloader again by selecting the Clean all and lock option when you flash official ROM via Mi Flash Tool

Unlocking your Xiaomi bootloader voids its warranty. It also Will completely Erase Everything on your device. So MAKE A BACKUP (applications, contacts, SMS and MMS messages …)

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How to Unlock Bootloader Xiaomi Smartphone and Tablet

• Go to Settings => About phone => Tap 7 Times MIUI Version

• Go back to Settings => Additional Settings => Developer Options=> Enable OEM unlocking.

• Tab on Mi Unlock Status.

• Tab on Add account and device and log in to your Mi account with your device
  • Create a Mi account on your phone if you don’t have one at MIUI.com

• Go back to Settings => Additional Settings => Developer Options.
• Enable OEM Unlocking and USB debugging.
• Go to Mi Cloud en.miui.com/unlock
• Request an authorization to unlock the bootloader.
• Click on Unlock Now.

• Download the miflash_unlock Tool and install it on your PC/Laptop.

• Run the miflash_unlock.exe unlock app.

• Click on Sign in.

• Log into your Mi account then click on Sign in.

• Restart your Xiaomi mobile in Fastboot mode.

• Once your Xiaomi smartphone or tablet is correctly recognized by Mi Unlock, click on Unlock to unlock its Bootloader.

• • Please unlock 168 hours later. and do not add your account in MIUI again, otherwise, you will wait from scratch

• After 168 hours click on Unlock again.

• Congratulations Your Xiaomi phone bootloader is now UNLOCKED

Now you can easily install TWRP recovery and root your Xiaomi device, Flash Fastboot Flash custom ROMS, Flash Custom Recovery, change your boot image, use custom kernels, use Titanium Backup, and enable Camera 2api…