Xiaomi is reportedly preparing for a significant change in its software policies. Following its actions in China, the company now plans to remove the bootloader unlock feature globally. This change, which is expected to be phased in, will significantly limit customization options for users and make installing custom ROMs more difficult.

A blow from Xiaomi to users using Custom ROM

A blow to Custom ROM users from Xiaomi Unlocking the bootloader allows users to install third-party custom ROMs on their phones, enabling a more personalized Android experience. While Xiaomi’s decision to disable this feature seems to be aimed at making its products more secure and stable, it will be highly restrictive for some users.

To elaborate, one of the company’s primary concerns appears to be the potential security vulnerabilities that may arise from rooting and installing custom ROMs. Additionally, the desire to maximize the use of the upcoming HyperOS 2.0 update could be another reason behind this decision.

No official statement has been made yet, but if this claim turns out to be true, installing custom ROMs on Xiaomi smartphones will become much more challenging. Having already implemented similar measures in China, it seems likely that Xiaomi may take this step in the global market as well.

Finally, it’s expected that the bootloader unlock feature will be prohibited with the release of the long-awaited Xiaomi 15 series and the HyperOS 2.0 update.