Ensure your Redmi 5 has at least 50% battery.
Xiaomi requires you to bind your phone to their servers to request official permission. Open on your Redmi 5 and select Mi Account . Log in using your credentials.
Set up your phone from scratch as it has been safely factory reset.
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: A Windows computer with Xiaomi USB Drivers and the latest Mi Unlock Tool.
Mobile data must be active on the SIM card associated with your Mi account. Turn off Wi-Fi during the setup phase. Step 1: Enable Developer Options and Mi Unlock Status
: On your first attempt, the tool will typically show a timer (often Ensure your Redmi 5 has at least 50% battery
Tap on 7 times until you see "You are now a developer".
To unlock the bootloader on a , you must use the official Mi Unlock Tool after binding your Mi account to the device. This process involves a mandatory waiting period and will factory reset your phone, erasing all internal data. Prerequisites
In the same menu, tap on Mi Unlock Status . Tap Agree to the permissions. Click Add account and device . Log in using your credentials
This process links your phone to your Mi account, which is required for unlocking.
| Issue | Possible Cause | Solutions | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Driver issues, faulty cable, or tool not installed in a simple path. | - Ensure the phone is in FASTBOOT mode . - Install/Reinstall the necessary Xiaomi USB drivers (included in the Mi Unlock tool's drivers folder). - Use a different USB port (preferably USB 2.0). - Try a different, high-quality USB cable. - Extract the Mi Unlock tool to a simple folder like C:\MiUnlock . | | "Current account is not bound to this device" | Account binding failed or waiting period not finished. | - Go back to your phone and confirm the account is bound in Developer Options > Mi Unlock Status . - Wait the full required number of hours. The system will not allow unlocking a second earlier. | | "Binding time is too short, less than XX hours" | The mandatory waiting period hasn't been completed. | - Make a note of the number of hours shown. Wait patiently for the entire duration without changing your Mi Account or flashing the phone. | | "Couldn't verify update, please check your network" | Issues connecting to Xiaomi's verification servers. | - Check your internet connection on your PC. - Try using a different network or wait and try again later. | | OEM Unlocking option is grayed out | The phone is not fully set up or network is not stable. | - Ensure the phone is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data). - Sign out of your Mi Account on the phone and sign back in. |
While waiting, Alex downloaded on his Windows PC:
opens up a world of customization, allowing you to install custom ROMs, flash custom recoveries like TWRP, and gain root access. The safest, most secure way to achieve this is by using the official Xiaomi Mi Unlock Tool on a Windows PC.