Xiaomi is said to be considering a major change in software policies for its phones. According to a post by a whistleblower on X, the company will likely stop unlocking the bootloader for its global users. If this decision is confirmed, it could have profound implications for the Xiaomi community, which has always enjoyed the ability to personalize the user interface of Xiaomi phones.
Unlocking the bootloader is an important feature that provides facilities such as rooting the phone and installing custom ROM and testing new versions of the operating system. This issue is one of the main features of Xiaomi; However, the Chinese tech giant’s decision to restrict bootloader unlocking in China has raised concerns about its future plans for global markets.
If Xiaomi decides to implement a global ban on bootloader unlocking, it will greatly limit the customization options available to users. Many users rely on custom ROMs to improve performance, install security updates, or create unique features. Disabling access to the bootloader effectively limits users to the official Xiaomi operating system.
Xiaomi’s decision to prevent bootloader unlocking in China may signal a change in their software approach due to the country’s stricter regulations on user data and device security. The new version of HyperOS 2.0, which will be released at the same time as the launch of the flagship Xiaomi 15 series, is expected to implement the full bootloader lock.
Xiaomi users are now in worry and speculation. Xiaomi has yet to officially confirm or deny the ban on bootloader unlocking, and many hope it will rethink its plans and continue to prioritize user freedom. The company’s decision will have a profound impact on the future of the Android ecosystem.
