Bootloader In Xiaomi Mi 8 Se With... Free: How To Unlock

Important Note:

As of mid-2026, Xiaomi has officially shut down its global bootloader unlock service and the associated permission system for newer models. However, for legacy devices like the Mi 8 SE (released 2018), the old method may still work if you have an older MIUI version installed. If you are on a newer "HyperOS" community build, unlocking may be impossible without authorized Mi engineer credentials. This guide assumes you are running MIUI 12 or older .

New Mi account: 168 hours (7 days) to 360 hours (15 days).
Old account (used for previous unlocks): 72 hours (3 days).

Step 5: The Waiting Period (The "360 Hours" Rule)

Step 1: Prepare the Mi 8 SE

Mi Unlock: https://www.xiaomi.com/service/unlock (click “Unlock now”).
USB Drivers: Search “Xiaomi USB Driver” or install via Mi PC Suite.

Bootloader In Xiaomi Mi 8 Se With... Free: How To Unlock

Important Note:

New Mi account: 168 hours (7 days) to 360 hours (15 days).

Old account (used for previous unlocks): 72 hours (3 days).

Step 5: The Waiting Period (The "360 Hours" Rule)

Step 1: Prepare the Mi 8 SE

Mi Unlock: https://www.xiaomi.com/service/unlock (click “Unlock now”).

USB Drivers: Search “Xiaomi USB Driver” or install via Mi PC Suite.