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Software updates for the Xiaomi electric vehicle Xiaomi SU7 verify that vehicle parts such as headlights have valid security keys before updating. This forces consumers to only use Xiaomi parts if they want to get updates. | |||
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Revision as of 23:34, 6 February 2025
Xiaomi is a China-based manufacturer and designer of consumer electronics and software. As of 2021 it is the second largest phone manufacturer in the world[1]
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| Founded | 2010 |
| Type | Public |
| Industry | Technology |
| Official website | https://www.mi.com/us/ |
Controversies
Kernel disclosure issues
Main Article: Xiaomi's disclosure of kernel sources
Although Xiaomi's devices run on an operating system based on the Linux kernel, which is licensed under GPLv2, the company does not disclose all of their operating system source code on GitHub, as required by GPL terms.
Unlocking restrictions
Main article: Xiaomi Phone unlock requirements and procedure
Phones manufactured come with an unlockable bootloader, however the unlocking process is heavily restricted
Electric vehicle update restrictions
Main article: Xiaomi SU7 Headlights Controversy
Software updates for the Xiaomi electric vehicle Xiaomi SU7 verify that vehicle parts such as headlights have valid security keys before updating. This forces consumers to only use Xiaomi parts if they want to get updates.