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Xiaomi Locks Bootloaders; Unlock Approval Takes up to 21 Days, Bricked Devices Must Wait

In an unpopular move, Xiaomi is retroactively locking bootloaders and those of upcoming devices as well. Find out about the lengthy unlock process here.

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At XDA, we have a love-hate relationship with Xiaomi: We love the low-cost revolution they and other Chinese manufacturers have brought to the smartphone race, but absolutely detest them for violating the GPLv2 on multiple occasions.