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===Kernel disclosure issues=== | ===Kernel disclosure issues=== | ||
{{Main|Xiaomi's disclosure of kernel sources}} | |||
Although Xiaomi's devices run on an operating system based on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux Linux] kernel, which is licensed under [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html GPLv2], the company does not disclose all of their operating system source code on GitHub, as required by GPL terms. | Although Xiaomi's devices run on an operating system based on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux Linux] kernel, which is licensed under [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html GPLv2], the company does not disclose all of their operating system source code on GitHub, as required by GPL terms. | ||
===Unlocking restrictions=== | ===Unlocking restrictions=== | ||
{{Main|Xiaomi Phone unlock requirements and procedure}} | |||
Phones manufactured come with an unlockable bootloader, however the unlocking process is heavily restricted. | Phones manufactured come with an unlockable bootloader, however the unlocking process is heavily restricted. | ||