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Seems like Xiaomi is heavily clamping down on bootloader unlocking in China. Global versions also have a new restriction: no updates without locked bootloader.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Point is, there are now strict restrictions that weren't there before, like the fact that you need to request permission to unlock bootloader on their forum. That process would require you to reach 'level five' on their forum, among other things. Some articles report having to verify your real name and a mandatory 15-minute survey. And it's not even guaranteed either, they can reject your request for bootloader unlock. Even when granted, the permission will expire after one year. That's what's happening on the Chinese versions. Global users will have to stand by for upcoming changes. IMO, it is a big deal because this is an anti-consumer move, a move that would alienate their core user base, tech enthusiasts looking for cheap devices that they can easily modify.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Sounds like you got to perform an occult ritual to get the bootloader unlocked. Which is a load of bullshit and crosses off any and all Xiaomi devices off my purchase list.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Locked bootloaders should be banned

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I get what you mean, and I agree with you. But locked bootloaders can be good for security, but as long as they're unlockable they are good for freedom. You mean to say un-unlockable bootloaders should be banned.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For real. I've been hunting for a cheap unlocked device for a project in working on. Harder than I thought.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

We need to get unlocked bootloaders covered under right to repair laws.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

That's pretty fucking wild, it's like the illusion of choice. Like staying in jail, or going out free, but to do so, you have to reach Mount Everest without a Sherpa.

It's really making me consider sticking with Google for my next phone.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'd classify that as preventing unlocking then.