: You must have a Mi Account that has been active for at least 30 days.
: Click "Unlock." Most users will receive a message stating "Couldn't unlock. Please unlock 168 hours later". How to unlock Bootloader in XIAOMI Mi 8 SE with...
By following this guide, you should be able to unlock the bootloader on your XIAOMI Mi 8 SE using the Fastboot method. Happy unlocking! : You must have a Mi Account that
This article is updated for 2026. Xiaomi occasionally changes unlock policies. Always check the official Xiaomi Community forums for the latest Mi Unlock Tool version. By following this guide, you should be able
First, you must apply for "permission" via the Mi Unlock tool. You sign into a Mi Account. You wait 360 hours (15 days). This is the "cooling period"—Xiaomi’s way of hoping you will forget your rebellious intentions. It is a psychological barrier disguised as a security feature. For the Mi 8 SE specifically, users often find that using the Xiaomi Community App (Version 5.3.31 or earlier) is the secret handshake; newer versions block the request.