With HyperOS, Xiaomi will now allow users to unlock the bootloader on their Android phones. This, however, isn’t really a change, as Xiaomi has required users to apply to unlock their bootloader ...

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. MIUI ...

Xiaomi just introduced strict restrictions to unlocking the bootloader on its HyperOS-running phones, citing security and data protection. While MIUI devices offer some amount of flexibility in ...

Xiaomi is locking down its bootloader with a new firmware update and offending everyone with lengthy delays, a convoluted process and inconsistent treatment ...

Drastically reduced Xiaomi bootloader unlock policy raises questions over device ownership A Pixel 7 on a desk with its Fastboot mode screen visible, showing an unlocked bootloader.