Roughly a year ago, Xiaomi introduced a policy limiting users to three unlocked devices per account, providing only a limited time window for unlocking, and demanding waiting periods before doing so.

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 confirmed that users with an unlocked bootloader will not receive “any” HyperOS updates while the device is unlocked, and this also applies when looking at an update from MIUI to HyperOS.

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 ...

Xiaomi has confirmed it will allow Pocophone F1 owners to unlock the device bootloader three days after filing a request. Jai Mani, Head of Product for the POCOphone, made the announcement in a ...

Need to unlock the fastest speeds on your Xiaomi device? Sometimes, it’s just what you need. Follow these easy steps to make it happen: Note: NOT all Xiaomi smartphones are compatible with the ...

Xiaomi announced that it is locking the bootloader of some Mi devices, explaining that the move aims to protect the safety of user data. Initially, the affected devices include the Redmi Note 3 ...

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is blocking bootloader unlocking by default on HyperOS phones. The company says you’ll need to apply for permission to unlock your HyperOS device via its forum.