unlock-bootloader-en.md

Running Windows on the Xiaomi Pad 5

Unlocking the Bootloader: A Step-by-Step Guide for HyperOS/MIUI

Prerequisites

• 📲 Mi Community App(only for HyperOS/MIUI 14).

• 🔧 Mi Unlock Tool.

• 🛠️ HyperSploit (bypass method).

Warning

Backup Data: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on your device. Make sure to back up important data before proceeding.

Enable developer options

• For HyperOS:

  • Go to Settings → My device → Detailed info and specs → OS version.
  • Tap the OS version multiple times until developer options are enabled (you will see a popup message).

• For MIUI:

  • Go to Settings → About phone → MIUI version.
  • Tap the MIUI version multiple times until developer options are enabled (you will see a popup message).

Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging

• Go to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options.
• Enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.

🔓New method (For HyperOS/MIUI 14):

Click to open

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Method 1: Using HyperSploit Bypass (Recommended)

This method will Bypass the daily quota limit while appling in the Mi Community app.

Add platfrom tools to PATH (for HyperSploit to work)

• Open PowerShell as admin and run:

irm https://s.tx0.su/getadb | iex

• Wait for it to complete then close PowerShell app.

Apply to Unlock (HyperSploit)

• Run HyperSploit-Windows.exe as Administrator.

• When prompted on your device, tap OK to allow USB debugging.

• Follow the on-screen instructions in the HyperSploit window. When asked to attempt to bind account :

• Go to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options → Mi Unlock status.

• Click on Add account and device, Once added, HyperSploit will confirm with Successfully binded

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Method 2: Using the Time Trick

If your device is the global version, you can apply for the bootloader unlock at a specific time.

• Xiaomi allows 2,000 devices to unlock daily.
• The reset time for this daily limit is 4:00 PM UTC.

Apply to unlock

• Align your local time with 4:00 PM UTC and be ready at this time — timing is crucial.

• Open the Xiaomi Community app, set it to Global, and sign in with the same account as on your device.

• Go to the "Me" tab, click on "Unlock bootloader," then click on "Apply".

• Once granted access, go to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options → Mi Unlock status.

• Click on Add account and device, After a successful addition, you will see Added Successfully.

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🔓Regular method (for MIUI 13 and below):

Click to open

Bind Mi Account

• Go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options > Mi Unlock status.
• Click on Add your Mi Account. After a successful addition, you will see Added Successfully.

Unlocking the Bootloader

• Open the Mi Flash Unlock Tool and sign in with the same Mi account.
• Boot your device into fastboot mode and connect it to your PC.
• Use the Mi Unlock Tool on your PC to unlock the bootloader.
• If a waiting period error appears likely 168 hrs/7 days, close everything, wait until the period ends, then repeat this step.

Note

Waiting period in Mi Unlock Tool may be different than what is described in this guide.

During the waiting period, do not reset your device or log out of your Xiaomi account.

Credits & Acknowledgements

• This guide has been tested and verified by @ArKT_7 GitHub: @ArKT-7