such as the camera, phone calls (except emergency calls), and access to the gallery. Anti-Tamper Protection Locked Bootloaders : The system often restricts access to Developer Options and the ability to perform a Factory Reset Persistent Locking
If the screen allows you to access or Emergency calls . such as the camera, phone calls (except emergency
80% of locked users resolve payment via in-lockscreen flow. Look at the lock screen to identify the finance provider (e
Look at the lock screen to identify the finance provider (e.g., PayJoy, your carrier, or a local bank). or a local bank). Best regards
Best regards, [Your Full Name] [Your Contact Information] [Device IMEI or Serial Number, if available]
| Step | Action | Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Identify the lock reason | Check the exact message below "This device is locked" – it usually specifies the reason | | 2 | Contact your financing partner | Call the bank/NBFC that provided the loan; have IMEI and loan account ready | | 3 | Pay all overdue amounts | Clear the outstanding balance, including late fees | | 4 | Obtain clearance certificate | Request written confirmation that your dues are fully paid | | 5 | Notify Xiaomi | Provide your payment proof to Xiaomi Support or submit an appeal via i.mi.com/ss | | 6 | Wait for processing | Review takes 3-5 working days for online appeals | | 7 | Restart your phone | Connect to internet and reboot; the lock should be removed automatically |