Just received my 128GB phone which i bought for $157. First step is to unlock so I can install other ROM.
1) Login account on phone, enable Developer options by going Settings > My Device > All Specs > Click MIUI version 7 times
2) Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options > Mi Unlock Status. Tap on “Add Account” to bind to phone. Also enable OEM unlock option
3) Restart to fastboot (hold volume down + power button)
4) Apply for permission to unlock if you have not done before https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
5) Download Mi Unlock using the above link, unzip the contents.
6) Open miflash_unlock.exe and login to account and try to unlock, you will have 168h timer
7) Do step 6 again after 1 week
1) Login account on phone, enable Developer options by going Settings > My Device > All Specs > Click MIUI version 7 times
2) Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options > Mi Unlock Status. Tap on “Add Account” to bind to phone. Also enable OEM unlock option
3) Restart to fastboot (hold volume down + power button)
4) Apply for permission to unlock if you have not done before https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
5) Download Mi Unlock using the above link, unzip the contents.
6) Open miflash_unlock.exe and login to account and try to unlock, you will have 168h timer
7) Do step 6 again after 1 week