Poco F1 Bootloader Unlock discussion

[1emrys1]

SEE EDIT 2

So Xiaomi has started implementing a new policy whereby you need to wait 1440 hours before unlocking your bootloader. That translates to a massive 2 months. This is just ridiculous.

Many people with Poco F1 have reported this issue. Some people tried a different version of Mi unlock tool and their time was halved to 720 hours(1 month) but even that is ridiculous. I don't recommend this because spamming mi servers may lead to further problems.

How has your experience been with the bootloader unlock process. How many hours is the waiting period? If someone discovers any un official method, do post that as well.

Edit -
If you want to help the community, please post these info on SUCCESSFUL bootloader unlock.
MIUI Version -
Mi Unlock version -
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Edit 2
There was a lot of furore over this issue. A few tech websites published this issue, reddit roasted them over it and Twitter users also kept asking questions from Jai Mani and Manu Kumar Jain.

They listened. You should be able to unlock Poco F1 in 3 days now. But other Xiaomi phones may face upto 2 months waiting time and thats pathetic.

https://twitter.com/jaimani/status/1036913185737998337

 

[Ruvy]

This waiting period shaningan by Xiaomi is going to affect Custom ROM/Kernel development. 30/60 days are enough for any developer to move on and same applies for any flashaholic user.

 

[PrathaM X]

Same problem

I used an old id it was 1440

Then a newnly created one it became 720

I dont know why the **** they are playing with us

 

[DoR3M3]

What you can't do fastboot oem unlock on the phone?

 

[Ruvy]

What you can't do fastboot oem unlock on the phone?

Apparently, the phones can only be unlocked using the codes provided by Xiaomi. I remember Sony doing something like this as well.

 

[DoR3M3]

Apparently, the phones can only be unlocked using the codes provided by Xiaomi. I remember Sony doing something like this as well.

That's a load of BS! Xiaomi needs to knock this off!

I was looking at buying one of these, but I will no longer if this is how Xiaomi treats it's customers...

 

[raj7749]

Mine got increased from 360 hours to 720 hours after several tries :crying:

 

[1emrys1]

Mine got increased from 360 hours to 720 hours after several tries :crying:

This should be a warning to users. 360 hours seems like a blessing now. If you get 360 hours, be happy and wait it out. Don't keep trying and get it 'upgraded' to 720 hours or 1440 hours.

 

[Ruvy]

The issue has been raised by XDA. Hoping to get an answer from Xiaomi soon.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-2-month-wait-unlock-bootloader/

 

[tushardoultani]

got 720 hours with the latest mi unlock

 

[Dr Grato]

the only thing i hate about xiaomi. oh yes and the miui.

 

[satyagom]

Will it void the warranty?

 

[Ruvy]

Will it void the warranty?

You can unlock your bootloader and it will not void your warranty.

 

[der_Kief]

Does anyone tried this method ? According to the guide it should be done in 5 minutes

 

[PrathaM X]

Does anyone tried this method ? According to the guide it should be done in 5 minutes

Doesnt work..i am getting 30 days to unlock

 

[rob!n]

Does anyone tried this method ? According to the guide it should be done in 5 minutes

Yup. 720 hours here as well.

 

[sankhauaa]

Doesnt work..i am getting 30 days to unlock

Within a second i unlock my phone. I m useing that methid but use email and mi unlock tool version 2.2.406
I had so many mi device in past may be it becomes 100 percent within a minite

 

[PrathaM X]

Within a second i unlock my phone. I m useing that methid but use email and mi unlock tool version 2.2.406
I had so many mi device in past may be it becomes 100 percent within a minite

again, tried 2 diff versions, same stupid error

F.U.c.K you XIAOMI

 

[sankhauaa]

again, tried 2 diff versions, same stupid error

F.U.c.K you XIAOMI

I think u follow the step that describe in youtube video
Then try to unlock
Dont update your phone at first.
If unlock not possible in your case go to lg v30 section and grab the unlock.bin file from bootloader unlock thread and follow the step for lg v30 .may be good luck for u

 

[narora9999]

Couldnt unlock says 720 hours wait

I tried many versions but same wait is showing up, guess we'll have to discover an unofficial method now.