To unlock the bootloader on a Xiaomi Redmi 5, 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
Before you start the unlocking process, make sure you have the following: How to unlock Bootloader in XIAOMI Redmi 5 with...
Mandatory Wait: Most users will receive a message to "Please unlock 168 hours later" (7 days). Do not log out of the Mi account or factory reset during this time, or the timer will reset. To unlock the bootloader on a Xiaomi Redmi
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