Xiaomi is further restricting how users can unlock the bootloader on their devices. Now, bootloader unlock requests will only be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM to 4PM each week. During this window, Xiaomi staff will manually review each request for reasonableness before approving any unlocks. If the bootloader is unlocked, OTA updates from Xiaomi will no longer be possible. Users can relock the bootloader to regain this functionality, but tinkering will no longer be as flexible. It's clear Xiaomi wants to exert more control over the user experience rather than make unlocking fully automated. Read more in our articles including "Xiaomi Changes Policy for unlocking bootloader" and "Xiaomi Box with Airplay feature announced in China".
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Jun 8, 2026Xiaomi is further restricting how users can unlock the bootloader on their devices. Now, bootloader unlock requests will only be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM to 4PM each week.
During this window, Xiaomi staff will manually review each request for reasonableness before approving any unlocks. If the bootloader is unlocked, OTA updates from Xiaomi will no longer be possible. Users can relock the bootloader to regain this functionality, but tinkering will no longer be as flexible. It's clear Xiaomi wants to exert more control over the user experience rather than make unlocking fully automated.
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