Unlock Bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro

Xiaomi has once again proved that they are the best smartphone company when it comes to offering feature-packed phones at affordable prices. The Redmi Note series from Xiaomi has been one of the most successful lineup for the company.

Whether it may be Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro or the recently launched Redmi Note 7 Pro, every device offers incredible mouth-watery features at mid-range prices.

From the Redmi Note series, the all-new Redmi Note 7 Pro, especially, is the most advanced and completely revamped handset. With a newly refreshed design and display, it packs some incredible hardware, good quality camera, a fast processor, and impressive battery life.

What else do you want in an Android device? With Redmi Note 7 Pro, Xiaomi is definitely ready to make a huge splash in the Indian market. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro features 6.3 inches of Full HD + LTPS in-cell display with 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution.

Additionally, it offers a new dot notch design as well. Talking about the Redmi Note 7 Pro processor, it packs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 with 128GB storage and 6GB RAM. Most important, this is the same processor that is available in Vivo V15 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts from Rs. 13,999. You can easily buy it from the Flipkart Redmi Note 7 Pro next sale. On the other hand, this handset comes with a dual-camera setup of 48 + 5 megapixel on the rear.

Whereas, on the front, it packs a 13 MP selfie camera. Besides, Redmi Note 7 Pro colors include: Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Nebula Red. Moreover, it features a 4000 mAh battery with fast charging support.

Thus, looking at the Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications, it is proved that this device is the best Android phone of 2019 yet. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro launch date in India was February 28, 2019.

After which many online shopping websites offered the Redmi Note 7 Pro sale. If you compare Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme 3 Pro, both phones have similar specs except the camera which is better in Note 7 Pro.

Do you want to root Redmi Note 7 Pro? Do you want to install custom ROM on Redmi Note 7 Pro? if yes, then you must unlock the bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro first.

To unlock the bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro, the company makes the users wait for at least 15 days. This is quite irritating, isn’t it? But don’t worry, in this guide, we’ll discuss some easy steps on how to unlock the bootloader of the Redmi Note 7 Pro without waiting.

Disclaimer:

We at Droid Thunder will not be held liable for any damage caused to your Redmi Note 7 Pro by following this tutorial.

Pre-Requisites:

• To avoid interruption, charge your phone at least 50%.

• Install Xiaomi USB drivers on PC to recognize your phone when connected through USB data cable.

1. Download Redmi Note 7 Pro USB drivers.

• Also, install the latest ADB and fastboot drivers on your PC.

1. Download ADB drivers for Redmi Note 7 Pro.

• This process will wipe complete phone data and settings. hence it is recommended to backup your contacts, apps, messages, call logs, notes, etc.

Steps to Unlock Bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro:

Step 1: Open your device Settings.

Step 2: Under Accounts, open Mi Account.

Step 3: Here, Sign in if you already have a Mi account OR create a new Mi account.

Step 4: Once signed in, enable Sync and Find device options from Mi Cloud.

Step 5: Go back and click on About Phone.

Step 6: Here, just tap 7 times on the MIUI version. It’ll show you a countdown message saying, “You’re 4,3,2,1 steps away from being a Developer”.

Tap on it until a message saying, ”You are now a developer” pops up.

Note: This will enable the hidden developer’s option in the settings.

Step 7: Go back to Settings and open Additional Settings.

Step 8: Scroll down and click on Developer options.

Step 9: On the next screen, enable the OEM Unlocking option.

Step 10: Also enable the USB debugging option.

Step 11: Then, open the Mi Unlock Status option. You’ll be asked for permission to view your device ID, IMEI number etc. in a pop-up dialog. Tap Agree.

Note: Ensure that you’ve inserted a SIM card in your device. As without it, you won’t be able to go ahead.

Next, the following screen will appear.

Step 12: Click on the Add account and device option.

Wait until a message saying, “Added successfully. Mi Account is associated with this device now” appears.

Step 13: Close everything and switch off your device.

Note: Now you need to boot Redmi Note 7 Pro into Fastboot mode.

Step 14: To do so, press and hold the Volume Down key + Power button simultaneously.

Leave both the keys as soon as the fastboot logo appears.

Step 15: Keeping the phone in fastboot mode, connect it to the computer using a standard USB cable.

Step 16: Download Mi Unlock Tool.

Note: Do NOT download the latest Mi Unlock Tool from the official Mi website as it’ll take 15-30 days to unlock the bootloader.

Step 17: Extract the downloaded Mi Unlock Tool on your computer. You’ll see the following files in the extracted folder:

Step 18: Launch miflash_unlock.exe file.

Note: Run it as Administrator.

Step 19: A disclaimer window will be shown. Tap on the Agree option.

Next, a Sign in window will appear.

Step 20: Type in your Username and Password to login to the Mi Account.

Note: Sign-in using the same account which you’ve on your phone (Refer Step 3).

Wait until the tool confirms whether your Mi Account has permissions or not.

Upon successful connection, the following window will appear.

Note: If Mi Unlock Tool shows error connection, then re-install Xiaomi USB drivers as well as ADB & fastboot drivers.

Step 21: Let’s initiate the bootloader unlock process now. For doing so, just click on the Unlock option.

A warning unlock countdown will appear on the screen.

Step 22: To start the process, simply tap on the red colored Unlock anyway button.

This will start the actual bootloader unlocking process of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Wait until the process finishes. It will hardly take few minutes to complete.

As soon as it finishes, a message saying Unlocked successfully will appear on the Mi Unlock Tool.

Step 23: Simply click on Reboot Phone to restart your phone.

Note: When your phone reboots, the Unlocked message will appear under the Redmi Note 7 Pro logo.

Finally! This is how you can unlock the bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro without waiting for Xiaomi permissions. If you want to verify the bootloader status, go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options > Mi Unlock Status. For any issues related to this guide, kindly comment below.