Shut down your phone manually, and hold volume down key and power button to enter Fastboot mode. Connect your phone to PC using USB cable and click 'Unlock' in Mi Unlock Tool.
- Login to MiFlash Unlock tool with the Mi Account on your device and connect your phone to your Computer system using the USB cable. Don’t connect your device before logging in. Unlock button on the screen will be active once your device is connected to the tool. Click on the Unlock button to start the process.
- You can bypass the lock screen on mi phones using tools such as Tenorshare 4uKey for Android. It is a robust application tool available to unlock any lock system like PIN, Pattern, Passcode, Irish Scanner, and Fingerprint. Tenorshare 4uKey will completely remove the lock screen and provide an option to set up the functions again.
How to unlock your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
In this article, we’ll show you how to unlock your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G.
What is a PIN?
Normally, you must enter your PIN to access the device after turning it on.
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A PIN code is a four-digit code and is used to ensure security so that everyone can not access your smartphone.
This one, as well as your personal PUK (see below for more details) you receive when you purchase your SIM card in a cover letter.
In case of activation of the PIN code entry, you will only be able to use your smartphone if you have entered this code correctly.
However, PIN entry can also be disabled.
How to unblock the SIM card on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G?
When you turn on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, you must first enter the PIN code to unlock the SIM card. But what if you entered multiple incorrect code?
If you have entered the wrong code several times, a message asking to enter the PUK code will appear on the screen.
As already mentioned, it is also possible to disable the option that asks to enter the PIN.
How it works is explained below:
To disable PIN entry
- Go to settings, then “Security”.
- You will now see several options. Click on “Configure SIM blocking”.
- If you had to enter a PIN code to access your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G so far, the option “Lock SIM card” is checked.
- Click to disable the option.
However, we recommend that you enter the PIN code for security reasons.
How to change your PIN
If you wish, you can easily change your PIN, for example, because it seems too simple and therefore not safe enough, or because you have noticed that other people know your PIN.
To do this, please proceed as follows:
- Access settings in your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G.
- Also, press the “Security” option.
- Click “Configure SIM Block”.
- You will now see the option “Change the PIN code of the SIM card”. Click on the option to select it.
- First enter your old PIN. Normally, you have three attempts to complete this step.
- Then follow the instructions on your phone to choose a new code.
If your SIM card is locked on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
If you enter a wrong PIN several times, your SIM card will be locked and you will need to enter the PUK code to unlock it.
The PUK code is an eight-digit personal code that unlocks your SIM card.
However, you can not change this code, as is the case with the PIN.
To enter the PUK code you have up to ten attempts.
If you have not successfully entered the correct PUK code, your SIM card will be locked permanently.
If you have entered the PUK code correctly, you will be prompted to set a new PIN.
Attention: If you do not have your PUK code handy, for example because you can not find the additional letter of the SIM card, please contact the customer service of your mobile operator.
Make your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G “sim lock free”
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In Europe, the providers have agreed that after one year the owner can request the unblocking code free of charge, with which the phone can be unlocked.
In the meantime, too, but then the provider will usually demand a fee, because the economic ground for giving the discount has been lost.
This should be the case on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G.
There are various possibilities to remove the SIM lock without permission from the provider, for example via an independent telecom shop, but there are potential disadvantages. For example, there is no certainty whether the phone is still doing well after removing the sim lock.
Moreover, it is the provider that acts as supplier of the telephone and is therefore responsible for the warranty of the device.
Unauthorized unlocking is usually considered by providers as a ground for exclusion of the guarantee.
So please check your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G warranty before doing so.
Legal status if you decide to unlock your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Incidentally, it is not forbidden to remove the sim lock in the meantime.
After purchase, the device is the property of the buyer, who may make the choice to switch to another network.
This is usually done by replacing or modifying the software, which is not prohibited if the adjuster or the client holds copyright or a license for the updated software.
Among other things, in a judgment of a Dutch court case the following has been released about the removal of the sim lock of mobile phones: “A sim lock and a service provider lock can not be regarded as copyrighted work” and “Changing a sim lock or service provider lock, or the intrusion into such a facility is therefore not to be regarded as unlawful”. So check all these cases before unlocking your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G!
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Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone company launched the Xiaomi Redmi 5A phone in October 2017. Xiaomi’s Redmi series focuses on the low-budget segment and Redmi 5A is no exception to that policy. Unlocking bootloader of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A is little tedious and requires a bit of patience. As the title says, this guide shall help you with steps to unlock the bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi 5A. So, let’s begin with the guide.
How to Unlock the Bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Before we start the unlocking procedure, you will have to place a request to Xiaomi to get their approval for this procedure. As we said, this is an authentication procedure of Xiaomi to verify if the request is placed by the device owner.
Unlike most of the smartphone companies, Xiaomi adds an additional authentication step for the bootloader unlocking. It is done just to make sure that it’s the device owner who’s trying to unlocking the device. If you are doing this for the first time, you should be aware of the fact that unlocking the bootloader of your Redmi 5A could fully wipe your phone data completely. So always make sure that you have a complete backup of your device.
Page Contents
- Unlocking the Bootloader
Place a Request for Unlocking the Bootloader
- Open the “Apply for Unlock by MI” page on your favorite Web browser.
- Click on the blue “Unlock Now” button at the bottom of the page.
- You’ll be redirected to a login page, Enter the MI account credentials. Make sure that you use the same credentials which you are using on your Redmi 5A. It’ll be a Chinese page, so if you are using Google Chrome, the automatic translation feature would be helpful.
- Once logged in, Unlock Application Permissions page will be visible to you. You have to fill in all required fields then click “Apply Immediately” button. Make sure that you are giving your actual phone number as this procedure will be authenticated via OTP. Entering the reason is also important, so make sure you enter a valid reason.
- After applying, you’ll be redirected to the “Unlock Application Permissions”, You’ll need to enter the OTP. The SMS might take some time to arrive, so don’t panic and keep clicking the “Resend” button. The system might block you if you keep clicking the resend button. The code would be valid for 5 minutes.
- Once the verification is completed, you’ll be redirected to another page which is shown as below. From this point, you will have to wait for 3-21 days for the review of your application. The approval process is manual, you will have to be patient about this procedure.
- If your application is rejected after the review, you can check out the re-apply page.
Unlocking the Bootloader
You’ll get a confirmation from Xiaomi if your device is approved for the unlock process. Don’t start this before receiving the message. After receiving the message, you’ll have 30 days to unlock your device. We’ve listed the requirements below, make sure you have those before beginning the steps.
Requirements
- Xiaomi Redmi 5A with 80% Charge.
- A Windows Laptop/PC.
- USB cable of the device. (Official recommended)
- Download the MiFlash unlocking tool
- Login to your Mi account on your device.
Final Steps to unlock bootloader of your Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Redmi Unlock Tool
- Enable Developer mode, to do that
- Go to Settings > About Phone > MIUI Version.
- Tap MIUI Version until you get the message “You’re now a developer!”
- Enable USB Debugging Options and OEM unlocking.
- Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer option.
- Enable the OEM Unlocking & USB Debugging options.
- Bind your Mi Account in the Mi Unlock Status, to do so
- Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer option > Mi Unlock Status.
- Click the Mi Unlock Status option, you’ll see an option to add your Mi Account and device. Login with the Mi Account which you used when you requested for unlocking.
- Extract the Mi Unlock app on your PC.
- Reboot your device into fastboot mode. To boot into fastboot
- Turn off your Redmi 5A.
- Press the Power button and Volume down button simultaneously.
- This will boot up your phone in fastboot mode.
- Open MiFlash Unlock tool on your PC and click on the “Agree button” when asked.
- Login to MiFlash Unlock tool with the Mi Account on your device and connect your phone to your Computer system using the USB cable. Don’t connect your device before logging in.
- Unlock button on the screen will be active once your device is connected to the tool. Click on the Unlock button to start the process. This process will take 10 – 15 seconds to finish.
That’s it, You’ve successfully unlocked the bootloader. To confirm, You shall check your PC. There will be a screen saying “Unlocked Successfully.” If you are stuck at 50% of the unlocking progress bar during the process, check if you used the correct Mi account for the process.
Unlocked the Bootloader? What next?
- Install TWRP recovery on your Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
- Root your Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Own a different Xiaomi device? Read our guide to unlocking bootloader of any Xiaomi device.
We’ve tried to make the steps as easier as possible. If you are doing this for the first time then you might get stuck. You shall make a comment with the issue(s) you are facing and an Android expert will get in touch with you.