If you are trying to unlock the bootloader on a Xiaomi smartphone, flash custom software or get developer rights, then sooner or later you will face the need to use the account.xiaomi.com/dev. This section of the official Xiaomi website is designed to link devices to the developer account, without which it is impossible to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool or activate additional functions for testing.
The problem is that Xiaomi regularly changes the structure of the site, and a direct link to account.xiaomi.com/dev often leads to the home page of the account or even gives an error.
- 🔍 Where exactly is the section for developers on the official website (current for 2026).
- 📱 How to properly link the device to the account before unlocking the bootloader.
- ⚙️ Why the system may fail to bind and how to fix it.
- 🔓 What to do if the page account.xiaomi.com/dev It does not open or redirect to the main.
1. How to find account.xiaomi.com/dev: a step-by-step path
Directly entering account.xiaomi.com/dev in your browser often doesn’t work — the system redirects to the main account page. To get to the desired section, follow this route:
- Open your browser and go to the official website of the Xiaomi account.
- Sign in with your Mi-account (if not registered, create an account).
- In the top menu, select the “Services” section (or “Services” in English).
- Scroll down to the developer services block and click Unlock Bootloader.
- The system will redirect you to account.xiaomi.com/dev with the device’s binding form.
If the menu is not available, try an alternative method:
- 🌐 Use the Mi Unlock page – there is a direct link to the device binding.
- 🔗 Insert the full path into the browser address bar: https://account.xiaomi.com/pass/serviceLogin?callback=https%3A%2F%2Faccount.xiaomi.com%2Fdev%2Flogin&sid=miui_unlock&_locale=ru_RU
2. Why do you need to link the device to account.xiaomi.com/dev
The account.xiaomi.com/dev section has two key functions:
| Purpose | What is required | Standby time |
|---|---|---|
| Unlocking the loader | Device binding + waiting for confirmation | 3 to 360 hours (depending on the model) |
| Participation in MIUI beta testing | Binding + application in the program | 1-7 days |
| Obtaining Developer Rights (ADB) | Reference + activation in settings | Instantly. |
| Installation of informal firmware | Unlocked loader | After unlocking. |
Mi Unlock Tool will not be able to contact Xiaomi servers without an account.xiaomi.com/dev link and will give an error such as “Couldn’t verify device” or “This Mi Account is not bound to the device.”
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If you see a message saying “This device is bound to another account,” it means that the smartphone is already tied to another Mi-account. To reset, perform a full reset via Fastboot with the fastboot oem remove command (does not work on all models).
3. Step-by-step instruction: how to tie the device
Before starting, make sure that:
Sign in to Mi-account on your smartphone | Activate debugging via USB| Connect the device to the Internet |Install the latest version of MIUI-->
Follow the algorithm further:
- Open your smartphone settings → About Phone → Press 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and include: 🔌 Debugging by USB (USB Debugging). 🔓 Unlocking OEM (OEM Unlocking). 📱 Mi Unlock Status (Mi Unlock Status) – click “Connect Account».
Mi Unlock Tool
account.xiaomi.com/dev
Note: If the message “Wait 168 hours” appears in the Mi Unlock Tool after the binding, this means that Xiaomi blocks the unlock for 7 days for new accounts or devices.
4. Errors at the entrance account.xiaomi.com/dev and their decisions
Most often, users face the following problems:
- 🚫 The page does not open or redirects to the main: Try another browser (Chrome or Edge is recommended). Clear the cookies and browser cache. Use VPN China or India (sometimes helping).
- ❌ «This account is not allowed to unlock": New account (less than 30 days) - wait. Account is not tied to phone number - add a number in profile. Device is already unlocked by another account - reset.
- ⏳ «Wait X hours" after binding: Wait for the specified time (usually 72-360 hours). Do not try to link the device to another account - this will reset the timer.
What if Xiaomi has blocked an account for frequent attempts to unlock?
5. Alternative ways to unlock without account.xiaomi.com/dev
If the standard method doesn’t work, you can try workarounds (but they’re not suitable for all models):
- 🔧 Through Fastboot and ADB: Install Minimal. ADB and Fastboot on PC. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode (press Power) + Vol Down. Run the command: fastboot oem unlock-go (works on some Redmi and other models) POCO).
- 📦 Using unofficial tools: Use XiaomiTool V2 Or MiFlashPro (risk of blocking your account!). Before using it, disable the antivirus - it can block scripts.
- 🔄 Through discharge IMEI (Power users only!: Suitable for devices with MediaTek (like the Redmi Note 11) Requires a backup of the original IMEI.
⚠️ Note: Using informal unlocking methods may result in loss of warranty, lockdown IMEI Xiaomi is actively fighting workarounds, so before experimenting, check the relevance of information on forums. 4PDA or XDA-Developers.
6. How to speed up the process of unlocking the bootloader
The waiting period after linking the device to account.xiaomi.com/dev depends on Xiaomi’s policy, but it can be shortened by:
- ⏱️ Use the old Mi-account (registered more than 6 months ago).
- 📱 Link multiple devices to your account (but no more than 3 per month).
- 🌍 Select “China” region in your account settings (sometimes reduces waiting time).
- 🔄 Repeat the attempt every 24 hours – sometimes the system resets the timer.
If you need to unlock your smartphone urgently (for example, for repairs), contact the Xiaomi service center with a check about the purchase. Official centers can unlock the bootloader in 1-3 days without waiting.
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The only legal way to get around the wait is to use Mi-account, which has previously unlocked other devices, and new accounts always get a maximum wait time (up to 15 days).