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[–] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Xiaomi allows to unlock the bootloader and then you can install a free Android. Depends on model, of course. Also requires account at Xiaomi, installing some Windows software and waiting 144 hours for the unlock to take effect.

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-official-method-to-unlock-bootloader-on-all-miui-devices-miui-14-and-below-no-china-sim-needed.4763833/

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  • [–] 10 points 1 month ago

    Actually no, it's much more onerous than that. They have a GLOBAL CAP on number of phones that can be unlocked in a day that is exhausted in about 2 seconds, and you must try your luck at 0:00 Beijng time everyday. Don't buy xiaomi if you want unlocking.

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