Unlocking the REDMI Note 10 Pro is not for the impatient. The 7-day wait is frustrating, but it is the price of admission for a phone that can run Android 14 via custom ROMs long after Xiaomi stops supporting it. Follow the steps precisely, respect the timer, and the bootloader will open.
Xiaomi enforces a mandatory waiting period—usually 168 hours (7 days) —after binding your account. 📋 Prerequisites Redmi Note 10 Pro/Max (charged to at least 60%). Windows PC and a USB data cable (high quality). Active SIM card with mobile data enabled. Mi Account logged in on the phone. 🚀 Step-by-Step Guide to Unlock Bootloader Phase 1: Prepare the Device
Open the extracted folder on your PC and launch miflash_unlock.exe as an administrator. Agree to the disclaimer.
Are you planning to flash a (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS)?
To unlock the bootloader, you need to download and install the Mi Unlock tool on your computer. To do this: How to unlock Bootloader in REDMI Note 10 Pro M...
You need a Windows PC and an official, reliable USB cable. Step 1: Prepare Your REDMI Note 10 Pro Max
This is the most frustrating part of the review.
After binding, do NOT remove your Mi account from the phone, do NOT factory reset, and do NOT flash any ROM. Leave the SIM card inside for the entire waiting period.
You will need a Windows PC (Windows 7, 8, or 10) and the following software: Unlocking the REDMI Note 10 Pro is not for the impatient
Once approved, return to Developer options > Mi Unlock status and tap Add account and device . This action will start the mandatory . A timer will be displayed. Do not attempt to proceed before the 168 hours have elapsed.
Xiaomi has been tightening its bootloader unlocking policies over the years. For newer devices, the company has implemented even stricter measures, such as limiting the number of devices that can be unlocked per account and introducing community-based approval systems. While the Redmi Note 10 Pro still follows the older model, users should be aware that these policies can change at any time.
Before proceeding, read these essential points to protect your device and data:
Tap (or MIUI Version ) 7 times consecutively until a toast message says, "You are now a developer!" 3. Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging Go back to the main Settings menu. Scroll down and tap Additional Settings . Select Developer Options . Toggle on OEM Unlocking . Toggle on USB Debugging . 4. Bind Your Mi Account to the Device Active SIM card with mobile data enabled
: You must have a valid Mi account logged into the device.
Extract the contents of the zip file to an easily accessible folder (e.g., C:\MiUnlock ). ⚡ Phase 3: The Unlocking Process 1. Boot Your Phone into Fastboot Mode Power off your Redmi Note 10 Pro Max completely.
While still inside , tap on Mi Unlock Status . Tap Agree to the permissions prompt.