Xiaomi's new bootloader unlock policy restricts you to unlock your devices only between Tuesday and Thursday each week.

Xiaomi is locking down its bootloader with a new firmware update and offending everyone with lengthy delays, a convoluted process and inconsistent treatment of its users.

Xiaomi's 2025 bootloader unlock policy explained: One device per year limit, 14-day validity, stricter rules, and its impact on developers and users.

Xiaomi just launched its new “HyperOS” skin for Android devices, but in a bit of a twist of the knife to enthusiasts, the company is not only disabling the option to unlock the bootloader but ...

Note: Unlocking a bootloader on a Xiaomi smartphone will wipe the internal storage, so make sure that you back up the data before unlocking the bootloader.

Xiaomi has refuted rumors that it is shutting down its bootloader unlocking portal following speculation that erupted online earlier today.

Xiaomi also provided a way for users to unlock the bootloader, as it has stated in the forum. In order to start with the process, users would have to follow certain steps which the company has ...

The following instructions teach you how to unlock the boot loader on the Xiaomi Mi4S allowing you to installed TWRP and multiple languages on the phone. The process below is really only for those ...

But Xiaomi has confirmed that global devices with an unlocked bootloader won’t receive the HyperOS update. And what’s more interesting is that the brand is restricting Xiaomi 14 users to ...

Even that inconvenience wouldn't be completely out of the ordinary, but high-ranking members of the MIUI user forum are receiving special treatment with fast-track bootloader unlock applications.