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Question 1

Why does Xiaomi make me wait 168 hours to unlock the bootloader?

Accepted Answer

Xiaomi/HyperOS enforces a Mi Unlock waiting period (7 days minimum, sometimes 30+ days for new accounts) tied to your Mi Account age and login history. We can sometimes shorten this with account-aging tricks but cannot fully eliminate it on current HyperOS versions. We always tell you the realistic wait based on your specific account before starting.

Question 2

My Redmi shows "This Mi account is locked. Please contact support". Can you fix it?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mi Account lock (also called Mi Cloud lock) typically triggers when a previous owner reported the device as lost or you failed too many sign-in attempts. We remove Mi Cloud lock on most Redmi and POCO models via test-point or EDL methods. We do verify ownership (IMEI check + purchase proof) before starting because we will not service stolen devices.

Question 3

Can I install LineageOS on my Xiaomi?

Accepted Answer

Yes on most Snapdragon-based Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models from 2020 onward. Mediatek-based models have weaker custom ROM support but still work for stock-based debloated builds. We check your exact model on the official LineageOS device list and tell you which ROMs are stable, which are buggy and which are not yet ported before flashing anything.

Question 4

How do I change my Xiaomi from China ROM to Global ROM (or vice versa)?

Accepted Answer

We flash the official MIUI/HyperOS Global, EEA, Russia or China firmware via Mi Flash Tool over fastboot. China-to-Global flash requires bootloader unlock first; Global-to-Global region swaps usually do not. The process takes 30–90 minutes, restores Play Store on China models, and gives you the correct keyboard, language and OTA channel for your region.

Question 5

Will rooting my Xiaomi break MIUI features or HyperOS apps?

Accepted Answer

Mostly no. Magisk root on Xiaomi keeps MIUI/HyperOS, Mi Cloud, theme store and most system apps working. Banking apps and Google Wallet require Play Integrity bypass (we install Shamiko + DenyList). The only feature that breaks consistently is Mi Pay in China, and on HyperOS some "secure" apps (Banking SDK v3) need additional patches we apply during setup.

Series	Bootloader Unlock	Root	Custom ROM	Notes
Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro / 14 Ultra	✓	✓	Limited	HyperOS — Mi Unlock waiting period applies (7+ days)
Xiaomi 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Ultra	✓	✓	✓	Mi Account
Redmi Note 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro+	✓	✓	✓	Snapdragon and Mediatek variants both supported
Redmi Note 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Turbo	✓	✓	✓	Excellent custom ROM support
POCO X6 / X6 Pro / F6	✓	✓	✓	Same as Redmi equivalents — fastest unlock approval
POCO F5 / F4 / F3	✓	✓	✓	Active LineageOS, crDroid and Pixel Experience builds
Redmi A1 / A2 / A3 (Go Edition)	Limited	Limited	✗	Locked Go Edition firmware; no official unlock path

Xiaomi, Redmi e POCO — capire prima HyperOS

Possibili requisiti HyperOS

Mi Account & FRP Bypass

Bootloader Unlock + Root

MIUI / HyperOS Flash

Performance Repair

Custom ROM Install

Data Recovery

Supporto

Xiaomi Guides on the Blog

How to Root Xiaomi and Redmi Devices in 2026

Xiaomi Mi Account Bypass — Working Methods (2026)

POCO X6 Pro Root Guide — Bootloader, TWRP and Magisk

Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO FAQs

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