Xiaomi Phone unlock requirements and procedure
⚠️This article has been marked as incomplete. Sourcing or verifiability needs additional work.
#appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal.Articles must provide verifiable, credible evidence for their claims and avoid relying on forum posts, personal blogs, or other unverifiable sources. You can help by replacing weak citations with reputable reporting, corporate communications, receipts, repair logs, or independent investigative coverage that demonstrates the systemic relevance required by the Mission statement and Moderator Guidelines.
Xiaomi phones come with a bootloader that can be unlocked, but unlike the Android's default unlocking procedure, Xiaomi has the following requirements:[1]
- The user must create and link a Xiaomi account to their phone
- This requires accepting the EULA for creating an account
- Stated directly in the EULA is the following[2]
6. Modification of this Agreement Xiaomi may need to revise this Agreement and various rules from time to time in accordance with the promulgation of laws and regulations, the development of the Internet, and the adjustment of the company's operating conditions and business strategies. We will notify you of the new agreement in an appropriate manner, and you may view the latest version of the terms of the agreement on the relevant service page. **Once the revised agreement and rules are announced, they will take effect immediately and become an integral part of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you shall immediately discontinue your use of our services.** Your continued access or use of our services shall be deemed as your acceptance of the modified agreement.
- Stated directly in the EULA is the following[2]
- This requires accepting the EULA for creating an account
- The user must use the official Mi Unlock app (only available for Windows)
- For certain devices, Xiaomi requires users to attempt an unlock and wait a week before attempting again[3]
Click on Unlock » Unlock anyway. On your first attempt, Mi Unlock will flash the message _Couldn’t unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later._ Follow the timer / waiting period to unlock successfully.