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👉Xiaomi HyperOS - Bootloader Unlock Rules Update Announcement

Hello Xiaomi Fans:

This guide is intended for users who have successfully applied for Xiaomi HyperOS bootloader unlocking. If you have not applied for Xiaomi HyperOS bootloader unlocking or are unsure about the status of your Xiaomi HyperOS bootloader lock, please disregard this guide.


Important note:

• The Xiaomi HyperOS bootloader unlocking process will erase all data stored on your phone. Ensure that you back up your phone data to a computer before proceeding. Xiaomi HyperOS bootloader unlocking poses various security risks and may have unpredictable effects on the device. Applying for unlocking signifies that you fully understand the potential risks associated with unlocking and flashing and are willing to assume these risks.
• There is a limit to the number of application quotas per day. If you encounter the message 'Application quota limit reached' when applying, please try again the next day at Beijing time.

Follow the steps below to unlock your phone:
Step 1: Check if your device can be unlocked

• Ensure your device's hardware is not damaged, and that the system boots normally.
• Open Settings > About Phone > Detailed info and specs > Tap the system version(MIUI Version or Xiaomi HyperOS Version) option multiple times to activate Developer mode.
• Navigate to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options > Device Unlock Status, if it shows "Locked", then your device can be unlocked.

Step 2: Preparation before unlocking

• Backup your device data in advance, and make sure that the battery is sufficient.
• Insert a SIM Card into your device and connect it to the internet using mobile network data.
• Make sure your device is registered and logged in to your Xiaomi Account.
• Bind your Xiaomi account to your device: Tap Device Unlock status > Agree > Add account and device.
• Enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
• Prepare a PC with a USB port and a USB cable, and make sure the connection is working.
• Download Mi Unlock software on your PC and sign in to your Xiaomi account.

Step 3: Start unlocking

• Power off your device, then simultaneously press the power button and volume down button to enter FASTBOOT mode.
• Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
• Open the Mi Unlock software, and the system will check if your Xiaomi Account is bound to your device or not.
• Check whether the "Phone connected" message appears in the Mi Unlock software, if it shows that the connection is successful; if not, please reconnect, or replace the USB cable, and the USB port and try again.
• Once the connection is successful, click the "Unlock" button in the Mi Unlock software.
• If your Xiaomi Account has unlock permission, then the unlock will be successful later, and your device will automatically restart, if not, start it manually.
• After unlocking successfully, your device's Developer Options (Settings > Additional settings > Developer options) will show unlocked.
• If your Xiaomi Account doesn't have unlock permissions, please go to Xiaomi Global Community to apply for unlock permission, after getting the permission, follow the above steps to try again.

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