How to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi without SIM-maps: all working methods

Unlocking the bootloader unlock on Xiaomi smartphones is a must for custom firmware installation, root rights or brick recovery. SIM-And the system requires that you link your Mi Account to your phone number, and this is a situation that is familiar to many people: buying a device from hand, using virtual operators, or simply not having a physical SIM at hand.

In 2026, Xiaomi tightened the unlocking rules, but workarounds still exist. In this guide, we will discuss legal and alternative unlocking methods without the need to unblock them. SIM-maps, including work with the Mi Unlock Tool, bypassing restrictions ADB, It is important: the procedure is fraught with risks - from loss of warranty to complete loss of the phone's performance.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Your device model is not all smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Support unlocking (list of compatible models below).
• 🔗 Version MIUI — on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) vulnerabilities to bypass the lock may work.
• ⏳ Waiting time – even with a successful Mi Account link, it can take up to 720 hours (30 days) of waiting.

1. Official method: Mi Unlock Tool without SIM-map

The standard way to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool requires you to link your Mi Account to your phone number, but there is a loophole: use a virtual number or an account you created without a phone number. SIM-Here's how it works in 2026:

Step 1: Create a Mi Account without SIM-map

• 🌐 Go to account.xiaomi.com and select registration via email (not phone!).
• 📧 Confirm the mail – this will bypass the requirement of linking the number at the stage of creating an account.
• ⚠️ Note: Accounts must be older than 30 days, and if you create them now, unlocking them will not be available until a month later.

Step 2: Linking the device to your account

On a smartphone:

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Sign in.
2. Enter the account created (via email).
3. Activate the options Synchronize data and Find the device – this will confirm the “trust” of the account.

Step 3: Launch the Mi Unlock Tool

• 💻 Download the latest version of the Mi Unlock Tool (only from the official website!).
• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down) + Power with the device switched off).
• 🔓 Sign in with the same Mi Account and follow the instructions. If a Couldn't unlock error appears, you have not passed 30 days of waiting.

2. Alternative methods: bypass without waiting 30 days

If you don’t have time to wait a month, you can try informal ways, but they’re not suitable for all models and versions. MIUI. Below are the work options for 2026, confirmed by users in the forums 4PDA and XDA Developers.

Method 1: Using vulnerability in MIUI 12-14 (old-device)

On some smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro, POCO X3 NFC) You can bypass the lock through the mode EDL (Emergency Download Mode:

• 🖥️ Windows PC and Qualcomm Drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 🔧 Mi Flash Pro or QFilm.
• 📄 Firmware for your model in.mbn or.elf format.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in mode. EDL (For this, you usually need to close test contacts on the board or use ADB-team).
2. Connect the device to a PC, and it will be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. In Mi Flash Pro, select the firmware and press Flash. After flashing, the bootloader will be unlocked.

Method 2: Exploitation through ADB (for MIUI 13-14)

Some firmware can be used to change the device ID to fool the Xiaomi server.

1. Activate Developer Mode (click 7 times on the MIUI version in the settings).
2. Turn on the debugging. USB and OEM-unlock.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global device_provisioned 1
4. Restart the device and try unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.

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If the team fails, try an alternative exploit:

adb shell am start -n com.xiaomi.provision/com.xiaomi.provision.ProvisionActivity

3 Unlocking through Fastboot: commands and errors

If the official Mi Unlock Tool is faulty, you can try unlocking the bootloader manually through Fastboot, a method that requires knowledge of commands and accuracy – the wrong command can turn the phone into a brick.

List of common mistakes and their solutions:

Commands for manual unlocking:

If the Mi Unlock Tool doesn’t work, try typing these commands into Fastboot:

fastboot oem unlock


fastboot oem unlock-go # for some POCO models




fastboot flashing unlock

If there is a mistake FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State', which means the bootloader is locked at the hardware level and you need to bypass through the EDL.

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The fastboot oem unlock command works only on devices with unlocked OEM-If you have a gray option, turn it on to Settings. → For developers.

4 Unblocking without Mi Account: possible risks

Some "masters" offer to unlock the bootloader without binding to the Mi Account through paid services or "magic" firmware, this is dangerous for several reasons:

• 🔐 Data loss – unofficial firmware may contain backdoors or spyware.
• 🚫 Lockdown IMEI — Xiaomi may remotely lock device for using uncertified methods.
• 💸 Loss of warranty – even if the phone does not “fill”, the service center will refuse repairs.

If you still decide to unblock informally, follow the rules:

1. Use only trusted firmware sources (e.g., Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
2. Check the hash sums (MD5, SHA-1) downloaded.
3. Create a NANDroid backup through TWRP (if it is already installed).

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Before using custom firmware, check them on the forums XDA or 4PDA. For example, the Pixel Experience firmware for the Redmi Note 10 Pro has camera bugs, and LineageOS may not support NFC.

5. Unlock for Specific Xiaomi Models

Not all Xiaomi devices unlock the same. Below are features for popular models (relevant to the most popular models). MIUI 14/15):

Redmi Note 11/12 Series:

POCO F4/F5, X5 Pro:

• You can unlock without. SIM-Cards if your Mi Account is older than 30 days.
• Supports the command fastboot oem unlock-go (simplified unlock).
• Some firmware uses a swap exploit device_id.

Xiaomi 13/14 series:

6.What to do if the loader does not unlock?

If all methods do not work, check the following points:

Problem 1: The device is not defined in Fastboot

Problem 2: Error "Device is not connected"

That means the phone hasn't gone into Fastboot mode.

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press Volume Down + Power for 10 seconds.
3. If the screen doesn’t catch fire, try the Volume Up combination. + Nutrition (on some models).

Problem 3: Mi Account blocked

If the message Account Locked appears when unlocking:

• 🔓 Try to restore access through a recovery form.
• 📧 If an email is attached, check the Spam folder – a letter with a code can get there.
• 🚨 If your account is blocked for suspicious activity, please contact Xiaomi for support (up to 7 days may be required to respond).

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If your phone gives you an Anti-rollback check fail, you're trying to put firmware older than the current one. EDL fully discharged.

7. Once unlocked: what to do next?

After successfully unlocking the bootloader, you can:

• 📱 Install custom Recovery (TWRP, OrangeFox).
• 🔧 Get root rights through Magisk.
• 🔄 Switch to alternative firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience, crDroid).
• 🛠️ Restore the brick through Fastboot or EDL.

Important after unlocking:

1. Make a NANDroid backup through TWRP.
2. Install Magisk for root rights management (don’t use SuperSU – it’s outdated).
3. Check SafetyNet through the SafetyNet Test app – some banking apps may not work.

How do I get my warranty back?

If you need to return the phone under warranty, you can lock the bootloader back.

fastboot oem lock

But keep in mind, it'll erase all the data and bring back the stock firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi