


At the top will be information about the bootloader status. Scroll down to the “Advanced Settings” – “For Developers” tab in the original menu.You should see a message saying, “ You’ve become a developer! Click the “ MIUI version” line five times. If you are already a developer, go straight to step #2. This is the most convenient method to check.

But before unlocking, we recommend making sure the bootloader is deactivated yourself.

Checking bootloader status on Xiaomi and RedmiĪll phones released in November 2015 and later are guaranteed to have a locked bootloader from the factory. The bootloader can be locked back if any problem occurs. It becomes problematic to sell a phone with an unlocked bootloader. Replacing stock recovers with CWM or TWRP Recovery. Improper actions from the user can lead to the “bricking” of the smartphone. Getting the root rights and installing Magisk. Reduces the level of device security: it is very easy to bypass passwords and fingerprint scanners. But, it can be solved by installing Magisk.įlashing from the Chinese version of the phone to Global ROM. Payment services like Google Pay, Sberbank Online, etc., stop working. Installation of custom and localized firmware.
