: You apply for "Unlock Permission" via the Xiaomi Community app. The "Wait"
It is increasingly hard. Xiaomi has restricted this significantly in 2026, making EDL mode one of the few options, though even that is often patched.
For newer Snapdragon devices (like the Xiaomi 13 or 14 series running HyperOS), software exploits are often patched quickly. Consequently, many users turn to paid "credits" services.