What is Bootloader unlocking?
We can simply understand the bootloader as a code that directs the phone to function once it starts up. It may sound like a simple part of smartphone OS, but without a bootloader, your device is of no use. The OEM doesn’t want the user to tamper with the stock ROM and install any unauthorized firmware or some other program on the device. That’s why it is kept in a locked state. The device warranty can get void if the bootloader on the device is unlocked.
This clearly means that you need to unlock the bootloader to perform customizations like flashing custom ROMs and get root access. After the bootloader is unlocked, a user basically fulfills the first step to modify his smartphone further.
Steps to unlock bootloader on Xiaomi Mi Note 10
In the next section, we have outlined the Mi Unlock Flash tool, USB drivers and other hardware that you will require to unlock the bootloader on your device. Install them all before proceeding with the guide.
Pre-Requisites
- Charge your device up to to 50% or more before performing the process of bootloader unlocking.
- A PC and a USB cable
- Always remember to take the backup of your device data.
- Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty of your device.
Warning
GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any issue on your device if you follow and perform the steps in this guide wrongfully. Back up your device properly, understand the steps and then execute it.
Instructions to install
Step-3 Download the Mi Flash Unlock Tool and extract the content to a folder.
Step-4 Open Mi Flash Unlock tool
Step-5 Click Agree to continue
Step-7 You will see a message that your device is not supported by Mi Unlock. Nothing to worry. Simply click on the
Go button to continue. You will be redirected to
www.en.miui.com/unlock/.
Step-8 A blue-colored screen mentioning Unlock Your Mi Device will show-up. Click the Unlock Now button you see on the same screen.
Step-9 Now you have to login again into your Mi account.
Step-10 At this point, you will receive an OTP. Enter it to complete the process. However, you have to wait for your application to be accepted.
Step-11 When your application is received, You will again receive another OTP. Again out the OTP to confirm the process.
Step-12 Open the Mi Flash Unlock Tool. Now you will see the unlock option is being available.
Step-13 All you have to do is connect the phone and click on Unlock.
That’s the required steps you need to perform to Unlock Bootloader on Xiaomi Mi Note 10. In case you have got any doubts regarding the process, feel free to reach out to us in the comment section.
