How much is left before unlocking the Xiaomi bootloader: 5 ways to check in 2026

Unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a must for custom firmware installation, root rights or device recovery after software failures. However, the company has introduced a restriction: once a Mi Account account is linked to a device, you need to wait from 72 hours to 360 days (depending on model and region).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to check the remaining time before unlocking the bootloader, including hidden methods through ADB, analysis of Mi Unlock Tool logs and alternative services. We will focus on the nuances for new models (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), where the waiting algorithm has changed, and you will learn why the timer can reset and how to avoid it.

Why Xiaomi is blocking the bootloader and how long to wait

Xiaomi introduced a mandatory bootloader lock in 2017, ostensibly to protect users from fraudsters, which in practice makes it more difficult to install unofficial software, reducing the number of warranties.

• 📅 Account Assignment Dates: If you have just added Mi Account to your device settings, the countdown will start from this point on.
• 🌍 Region of Sales: for China and Global Versions (Global) ROM) There are different rules, like Redmi. K70 China will have to wait 30 days, and on the global version – 7 days.
• 📱 Device models: flagships (Xiaomi) 13T, POCO F6 Pros often have a longer waiting period than budget models (Redmi) A2+).
• 🔄 Unlock Stories: If you previously unlocked a bootloader on this device, re-assigning an account can extend the period to 360 days.

Important: Since 2023, Xiaomi has been using a dynamic algorithm that can extend the waiting period if you re-link accounts frequently or use them. VPN For example, when you try to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool with IP-Addresses of another country can be reset to the maximum value of the timer.

Method 1: Checking with the official Mi Unlock Tool

The most reliable method is to use Xiaomi's official Mi Unlock Tool, which not only unlocks the bootloader, but also shows the current standby status.

1. Download the latest version of Mi Unlock Tool from the official website (pay attention to the release date - the utility is updated monthly).
2. Install ADB and Fastboot drivers (you can use the Mi Flash Tool or manually).
3. Launch the Mi Unlock Tool on behalf of the administrator and log in under the same Mi Account that is linked to the phone.
4. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode (turn off the device, then press Power + Volume Down).
5. The utility will display a message with a timer, such as "Unlocking in 167 hours" (167 hours before unlocking).

If you see a message instead of a timer, "Couldn't unlock. Wait for 72 hours," it means that:

• 🔴 Account is not tied to the device (you need to go to Settings) → Xiaomi account and synchronize data).
• 🔴 You are using an outdated version of the Mi Unlock Tool (update to the latest one).
• 🔴 The device is not supported by the current version of the utility (relevant for new models, for example, Xiaomi Civi 4).

Download the latest version of the utility|Install drivers ADB/Fastboot|Sign in to Mi Account on PC and phone|Transfer the phone to Fastboot mode|Connect the original USB-cable-->

⚠️ Warning: Don't use unofficial versions of the Mi Unlock Tool from third-party sites. In 2023, fake utilities appeared that steal Mi Account data and block devices through the Xiaomi server.

Method 2: Analyze ADB logs (for power users)

If the Mi Unlock Tool doesn’t show a timer or gives an error, you can extract information through ADB commands. This method requires having an unlocked bootloader on another device or using fastboot oem device-info.

Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and execute in the command line:

fastboot oem get_unlock_info

In the answer, look for the lines:

• Device unlocked: false – the bootloader is locked.
• Unlock time left: 259200 – time in seconds (259200 seconds = 3 days).

To convert seconds to days, use the formula:

Days = (seconds / 3600) / 24

For example, 604,800 seconds = 7 days. If the command returns Unlock time left: 0, but unlocking still doesn't work, check:

• 🔹 Account binding (must be the same Mi Account on PC and phone).
• 🔹 Version MIUI (on some firmware, for example, MIUI 15 for Xiaomi 14, the team may not work).

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If the fastboot oem team get_unlock_info Not supported by your model, try fastboot oem device-info – it displays advanced lock information.

Method 3: Check through Xiaomi Service Center (official request)

If the independent methods did not work, you can contact the official Xiaomi service center with a request for the unlock status.

• 📱 Devices purchased less than 30 days ago (guarantee case).
• 🔧 Models that are not supported by the Mi Unlock Tool (e.g. some versions of Redmi) K60 Ultra).
• 🛡️ Users who have a timer reset due to a change in account or region.

Instructions:

1. Find the nearest service center at mi.com/service.
2. Leave an application via the online form or call (specify IMEI devices and Mi Account data).
3. When visiting in person, bring a purchase check and packaging (to confirm the originality of the device).

⚠️ Note: Service centers in Russia and some CIS countries may refuse assistance if the device was purchased in China or on AliExpress without a local warranty. ADB oral.

Method 4: Alternative Utilities (Unofficial Methods)

If the official tools don’t work, you can use third-party utilities that parse data from Xiaomi servers.

• 🔓 XiaomiTool V2 — It analyzes Mi Unlock logs and shows a hidden timer. It works with most models, but requires Python 3.9.+.
• 📊 Mi Bootloader Status - Telegram Bot (@MiBootloaderBot), pitch-wise IMEI or the serial number is given a blocking status.
• 🛠️ Fastboot Enhance – modified version of Mi Unlock Tool with extended logs (risk of blocking the account!).

Example of working with XiaomiTool V2:

1. Download the repository from GitHub.
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode.
3. Start the script python3 main.py.
4. Enter the Mi Account (login and password).
5. In the logs, search for the line "Unlock time: XX days".

For example, for Redmi Note 11 Pro+ utility can show:

Device: veux (Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G)




Bootloader: Locked




Unlock time: 5 days 14:32:10




Account status: Verified

Method 5: Manual calculation by date of account binding

If none of these methods worked, you can roughly calculate the waiting time manually.

1. Check the date of the Mi Account binding to the device: Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Devices. Find your smartphone in the list and see the date of the addition.

Determine the standard waiting time for your model (see table below).

Subtract the past time from the total period.

Example of calculation:

• 📅 Account binding date: June 1, 2026.
• 📱 Model: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (Standard waiting time - 7 days).
• 🗓️ Current date: June 3, 2026.
• ⏳ It's left: 4 day-day (7 – 3 = 4).

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If you have reassigned your Mi Account to your device, the latency may reset to a maximum (e.g., from 3 days to 30).

What to do if the timer is dropped or got stuck

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the unlock timer is reset or freezes on one value.

• 🔄 Changing your Mi Account: If you delete an old account and link a new one, the timer will start again. Solution: return the old account or contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.
• 🌐 Use of the VPN Change of region: Xiaomi servers are fixed IP-If you connect from another country, the system can block the unlock. IP Your region or wait 30 days.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) after 3 failed attempts to unlock through Mi Unlock Tool, the device is locked for 360 days, in which case only contacting the service center with a purchase check will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi bootloader