Xiaomi just launched its new “HyperOS” skin for Android devices, but in a bit of a twist of the knife to enthusiasts, the company is not only disabling the option to unlock the bootloader but is also ...

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 and ...

According to XDA Developers, word started spreading via Telegram and Reddit that Xiaomi would soon abandon its unlocking portal. Xiaomi then posted the aforementioned tweet, along with a link to its ...

Recent leaks from Xiaomi Community China revealed a hidden “Bootloader Unlock Beta” option, suggesting the company’s intention to tighten bootloader unlocking procedures. The motivations behind these ...

Xiaomi Mi 9 is the flagship device of the Chinese smartphone maker. The successor of Mi 8 carries high-end specifications and features. Due to immense popularity, third-party developers have developed ...

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 unlock the ...

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 this ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. People generally want the ability to use purchased devices how they see fit. Xiaomi, on the other hand, wants to maintain ...

Michael is a born Texan and a former graphic designer. He's been covering technology in general and Android in particular since 2011. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and ...

It’s unclear whether the individual succeeded, but the story quickly gained traction online, raising questions about Xiaomi’s service protocols and the larger security implications of bootloader ...