Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader (BL) unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates mark a significant shift in the company’s approach to device ...

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 ...

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 ...

It appears Xiaomi has changed its bootloader unlocking policy. The new policy limits users to one unlock on one device each year. Years ago, there was no limit, and only recently, Xiaomi had limited ...

Xiaomi has identified several devices that, while still compatible with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0, will not be able to access all the features of this update. These devices include: The most significant ...