Editing Xiaomi Phone unlock requirements and procedure

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[[Xiaomi]] phones come with a bootloader that can be unlocked, but unlike the [https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/bootloader/locking_unlocking Android's default unlocking procedure], Xiaomi has the following requirements:<ref name=":0">[https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 "Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips"] - new.c.mi.com - accessed 2025-01-29</ref>

*The user must create and link a Xiaomi account to their phone
**This requires accepting the [https://static.account.xiaomi.com/html/agreement/user/global/en_US.html EULA] for creating an account
***Stated directly in the  EULA is the following<ref>[https://static.account.xiaomi.com/html/agreement/user/global/en_US.html "Xiaomi Account User Agreement"] - static.account.xiaomi.com - accessed 2025-01-29</ref><blockquote>6. Modification of this Agreement Xiaomi may need to revise this Agreement and various rules from time to time in accordance with the promulgation of laws and regulations, the development of the Internet, and the adjustment of the company's operating conditions and business strategies. We will notify you of the new agreement in an appropriate manner, and you may view the latest version of the terms of the agreement on the relevant service page. **Once the revised agreement and rules are announced, they will take effect immediately and become an integral part of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you shall immediately discontinue your use of our services.** Your continued access or use of our services shall be deemed as your acceptance of the modified agreement.</blockquote>
*The user must use the [https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html official Mi Unlock app] (only available for [[Windows]])
*For certain devices, Xiaomi requires users to attempt an unlock and wait a week before attempting again<ref name=":0" /> <blockquote>Click on Unlock » Unlock anyway. On your first attempt, Mi Unlock will flash the message _Couldn’t unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later._ Follow the timer / waiting period to unlock successfully.</blockquote>

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