Emir BardakçıXiaomi has removed its application portal from a particular section of its Mi Community app in China regarding bootloader unlocking. This facility, where advanced users could apply to change features in their devices, is no longer visible in its place. Though it was already a very difficult task with a very low success ratio in such applications, its complete removal signifies an end to this online procedure in China. You may follow any new news about Xiaomi HyperOS or read about Xiaomi Pad 7 specs on our website to be updated about its influence.
More Control Over Software
Removing the unlocking option is a dramatic change for Xiaomi regarding device security in its home country. A user from China was required to apply for unlocking the device’s bootloader, but chances of getting it unlocked were estimated to be around 0.00001%. It was not an easy process but could be done.
However, with the removal of the entry point through the Mi Community China application, Xiaomi has shut the door to unauthorized modifications of the software in Chinese versions of the device since the modification entry point is no longer available.
Unconventional Workarounds and Service Center Incidents
But before the complete removal of the restrictions, users would look for different ways of working around the restrictions. There was a significant case that took place a few months back involving an authorized service center in China. The user took the device to the center claiming that the software was faulty. Since the authorized service center staff have the equipment necessary for the unlocking of the bootloader for the purposes of restoring the firmware, the staff unlocked the device.
Xiaomi users stole their phones from the service center to unlock the bootloader
In a rather well-known development, the individual allegedly unlocked the device immediately following the unlocking of the bootloader, effectively acquiring the unlocked device without having to wait through application times. This particular form of ‘social engineering’ has received attention on forums as a last resort. As the application is no longer available, physical interference by authorized servicing staff, whether accidental or intentional, seems to be one of the last possible avenues left, as far as theory is concerned.
What About Global Users?
This has triggered conversations about the future implications of bootloader unlocking in the international market. This is because the current policy for international users is not the same. They can unlock their bootloaders by requesting permission to do so after waiting for approximately 30 days. But recent developments in China pose the concern that policies in China may affect the international market in the future.
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Well, at least it’s only for China. I hope it doesn’t go global, because global users have also had many complaints about this Xiaomi phone. If this option is removed, people will have difficulty making in-depth customizations and if their phones don’t get updates anymore, users won’t be able to install Custom ROMs. Although unlocking the bootloader is indeed risky, most people need this because sometimes there are people who don’t like the OS on the cellphone they bought, so they are forced to unlock the bootloader so you can get rid of the annoying UI that is full of ads
Basically, if the Unlock Bootloader is no longer possible on all types and series of Xiaomi phones, it will backfire on Xiaomi factory itself… because Xiaomi midrange to lowrange phones will no longer sell in the market… Why???, Yup, they buy Xiaomi mainly because Xiaomi brand is the most sought after by Android modders.
If warranty is surrendered by the user, why should Xiaomi prevent unlocking. This will force people to abandon chinese eqpt and go for brands like Motorola.
If warranty is surrendered by the user, why should Xiaomi prevent unlocking. This will force people to abandon chinese eqpt and opt for brands like Motorola.
please unlock bootloader