⚠Unlocking the bootloader completely wipes your device. Back up all photos, contacts, WhatsApp, and apps before starting. This also voids your manufacturer warranty.
💻 Windows/Mac/Linux PC
🔌 USB-C Data Cable
🔋 Phone charged 60%+
📲 Mi / Xiaomi Account
🛠 Mi Unlock Tool (PC)
⚙ ADB + Fastboot Drivers
📅 7-Day Account Wait
💾 Full device backup
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Enable Developer Options
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Open Settings → About phone → All specs
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Tap HyperOS/MIUI version exactly 7 times rapidly. You'll see "You are now a developer!"
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Go to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options
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Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlocking
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Tap Mi Unlock status → Add account and device — log in with your Mi Account
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Download & Setup Mi Unlock Tool
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Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official Xiaomi developer site or xiaomiflash.com
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Extract the ZIP and run miflash_unlock.exe as Administrator
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Sign in with the same Mi Account you added on your phone
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Install USB drivers if prompted — they're bundled with the tool
⏳Xiaomi requires your Mi Account to be linked to your device for at least 7 days. This is mandatory — you cannot skip or bypass it. Plan accordingly.
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After linking your account, the countdown starts automatically. Keep the phone on and connected to internet daily.
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Do NOT factory reset, change Mi Account, or remove SIM during this period — it resets the timer.
💡After 7 days have passed, follow these steps to actually unlock.
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Power off your phone completely
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Hold Volume Down + Power until the Fastboot screen appears (MI bunny logo)
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Connect to your PC via USB-C cable
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Open Mi Unlock Tool — it detects your device. Click Unlock and confirm the warning
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The device wipes and reboots. This is normal. Wait patiently.
Or via ADB (Advanced):
# Boot into fastboot mode first, then:
fastboot devices
► [your device serial] fastboot
fastboot oem unlock
► OKAY [ 0.001s] Finished.
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After first boot setup, go to Settings → Additional Settings → Developer options
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OEM Unlocking should appear greyed out and toggled ON — this confirms success
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You'll see a small orange padlock icon at boot — this is normal and expected on unlocked devices
✅Bootloader is unlocked! You can now flash a custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox) and then any custom ROM.
Bootloader is unlocked — now flash your ROM!