The Mi Unlock Tool is the official Xiaomi utility used to unlock bootloaders for installing custom ROMs or rooting, requiring users to enable OEM unlocking, bind their Mi Account via mobile data, and boot into Fastboot mode [1]. While a specific 2022 guide was mentioned, the official, updated tool should be used, usually resulting in a 168-hour waiting period after binding [1]. To unlock, connect the device to a PC and follow the prompts in the official Mi Unlock tool.
