<Ox4A6F>
Hmm, unlocking the bootloader of a xiaomi-lavender. How hard this could be...
<samueldr>
2 weeks
<samueldr>
stating from actually owning one
<samueldr>
you will need to follow all instructions carefully
<samueldr>
but here's the fun bit
<samueldr>
there's conflicting information!
<samueldr>
but the gist of it is:
<samueldr>
1. have a sim card in the phone
<samueldr>
1. register for a xiaomi account
<samueldr>
1. add the device to the account
<samueldr>
1. request unlock
<samueldr>
1. use the software on windows to unlock
<samueldr>
1. will probably be 2 weeks of delay
<samueldr>
1. after 2 weeks, use the software on windows to unlock
<samueldr>
1. fail to unlock with a chinese message
<samueldr>
(it did in my case)
<samueldr>
1. find a random older version of the tool
<samueldr>
1. unlock with it
<samueldr>
there, simple
<Ox4A6F>
Nice, thanks. See you in 2 weeks. >)
<samueldr>
though, except for the last bit about the failing software
<samueldr>
everything else was done by following the instructions
<samueldr>
but, you need to get up to date instructions, instructions for older xiaomi devices don't all apply
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<samueldr>
I can't find a quote of the exact way I'm putting it
<samueldr>
but github actions can apparently now run actions on ARM
<samueldr>
>> We also announced the free use of self-hosted runners, artifact caching, and the ability to run Actions on ARM-based architectures like Raspberry Pi.
<samueldr>
like with all drawbacks of a 32 bit kernel and userland?
<samueldr>
yeah, that's where you go
<samueldr>
the software will "ask"
<samueldr>
IIRC
<samueldr>
and yeah, the info everywhere was all screwey
<Ox4A6F>
The process is simplified and the permission is granted automatically. You don't have to fill in any application form or wait for the SMS anymore. Log in and head towards http://en.miui.com/unlock . Download the Mi Unlock Tool (picture above) from the site and proceed to unlock.
<samueldr>
I *think* in my case I still needed to have a SIM in there, but yeah, no SMS
<Ox4A6F>
Please unlock 168 hours later.
<samueldr>
a week
<samueldr>
don't try and force it through previously reported "hacks"
<samueldr>
it might (probably will) increase the time instead
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