How to Unlock the Bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi & Mi Phones?
Process 1: Get the Unlock Permission from Xiaomi
Step 1. Go to the Official page of MIUI unlock. I prefer you to use Chrome browser for language translation purpose.
Step 2. Here you will see the blue button named “Unlock Now”. Click it.
Step 3. Now a new page will open which will ask you to enter the Login ID & Password. The page is in the Chinese language.
You can use Google Translate Chrome extension to translate the page into English.
Xiaomi Unlock Login in Chinese language (LHS), after Google Translate it will look something like this in English (RHS)
Step 4. Now Login with your Mi Account or FB Account credentials.
Step 5. Once logged in, you’ll see an Unlock Application Permissions page.
Unlock Permissions Form
Step 6. Here enter your Name, Number and the reason to unlock the bootloader. And tap on the button ‘Apply Immediately’.
I prefer you to give the reason for unlocking in the Chinese language for quick approval. You can use Google Translate to do so.
Also, do not write a long reason, keep it short and simple. For example template you can quote the reason as ‘Phone is bricked, I request you to accept my approval’. In Chinese, it writes as “电话是bricked，我要求你接受我的批准”.u
Step 7. In the next page, you’ll need to enter the verification code sent to you via SMS. The servers are slow so it may take some time for you to get the SMS, do not tap on re-send SMS/Code multiple times.
If you get an error message, wait and apply after 24 hours.
Step 8. Once done, you will see a page stating “Application has been successfully submitted”.
It will take around 2-10 days for approval and you will receive the confirmation via SMS. The application is approved manually.
Step 9. Once you get the confirmation you can proceed forward with unlocking process.
Process 2: Steps to Unlock Bootloader
I believe you have got the SMS confirmation from Xiaomi granting to unlock the bootloader.
Step 1. Enable Developer options. To do so, Go to Settings > About phone, and then tap ‘Build number’ 7 – 8 times for Developers options to appear.
Under Settings → Additional Settings→ Developer option and bind your approved Mi account under Mi Unlock Status.
Log into the Mi account which has acquired unlocking permission on your device.
Step 2. Download the FlashTool on your Windows PC.
Step 3. Now reboot your device in bootloader mode.
Turn off your device, press the Power button and Volume Down (-) button at the same time to enter into bootloader mode.
Step 4. Now in Mi Flash tool Login with the same Mi account, you used in your Xiaomi device.
Mi Flash Tool
Step 5. Connect the device with the PC using the USB cable.
Step 6. Now press the “Unlock” button. It will take 10-15 seconds for the process to complete.
Unlock Device using Mi Tool
Step 7. Holla! You have unlocked the Bootloader of your Xiaomi mobile.
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