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🔓 Unlock Bootloader
Poco X6 Pro 5G

Complete, step-by-step guide to safely unlock the bootloader on your Poco X6 Pro 5G (Duchamp) — required before flashing any custom ROM or recovery.

⏱ ~15 minutes
💻 Requires PC
⚠ Wipes Device
🟢 Beginner Safe
Important: Unlocking the bootloader completely wipes your device — all apps, photos, and data will be deleted. Back up everything before continuing. This process also voids your warranty.
01
Requirements
💻Windows / Mac / Linux PC
🔌USB Data Cable (Type-C)
🔋Phone charged to 60%+
📲Mi Account (Xiaomi)
🛠Mi Unlock Tool (PC)
ADB + Fastboot Drivers
📅7-Day Mi Account Wait
💾Full backup of your data
02
Enable Developer Options
You need to enable Developer Options and OEM Unlocking before the Mi Unlock app can work. Follow these steps on your Poco X6 Pro.
1
Open SettingsAbout phoneAll specs
2
Tap MIUI version (or HyperOS version) 7 times rapidly until you see "You are now a developer!"
3
Go to SettingsAdditional settingsDeveloper options
4
Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlocking
5
Go to Mi Unlock Status in Developer options → Add account and device (requires Mi Account login)
03
Download Mi Unlock Tool (PC)
1
Download the Mi Unlock Tool from xiaomiflash.com or the official Xiaomi developer portal
2
Extract the zip and launch miflash_unlock.exe as Administrator
3
Sign in with the same Mi Account you used on your phone
4
Install the USB drivers if prompted — these are bundled with the unlock tool
04
7-Day Waiting Period
Mandatory Wait: Xiaomi requires your Mi Account to be linked to your device for at least 7 days before unlocking is allowed. You cannot skip this step — plan accordingly.
After adding your account in Developer options, the 7-day clock starts automatically. Keep the phone connected to the internet daily.
Do not factory reset or remove the Mi Account during this period — it will reset the timer.
05
Unlock the Bootloader
💡
After 7 days: Follow these steps to boot into Fastboot mode and run the unlock.
1
Power off your Poco X6 Pro completely
2
Hold Volume Down + Power simultaneously until the Fastboot screen appears (MI bunny logo)
3
Connect the phone to your PC via USB-C cable
4
Open Mi Unlock Tool on PC — it should detect your device. Click Unlock
5
Confirm the warning dialog. The phone will wipe and reboot. This is normal.
⌨ Or via ADB/Fastboot (Advanced):
FASTBOOT # Boot into fastboot first, then run: fastboot devices > [your device serial] fastboot fastboot oem unlock > OKAY [ 0.000s] > Finished. Total time: 0.001s
06
Verify Unlock Status
1
After the phone reboots, go through the initial setup
2
Go to SettingsAdditional settingsDeveloper options
3
Check that OEM Unlocking is greyed out and enabled — this confirms a successful unlock
4
You'll also see a small orange lock icon on the bootscreen — this is normal and expected
Success! Your bootloader is now unlocked. You can now flash a custom recovery (TWRP / OrangeFox) and then install any custom ROM.
Guide Difficulty
Beginner FriendlyEasy
Time Required~15 min
Risk LevelMedium
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