Hot! — Bootloader Unlock Allowed No To Yes
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
The status "" is most common on Sony Xperia
- Set your system date forward by 7 days (turn off automatic date/time).
- Reboot the phone.
- Go back to Developer Options.
- If "OEM Unlocking" is still grey, reboot again. After 7 days, the "No" should change to "Yes."
- Once it says "Yes," toggle it on and toggle off "Auto Update System" (this prevents the phone from updating and re-locking).
The Ultimate Guide to Changing "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" to "Yes"
Considerations Before Unlocking
: Network providers often request manufacturers to disable bootloader unlocking to protect their software and prevent users from bricking devices they don't fully own yet. DRM Protection bootloader unlock allowed no to yes
For older or very specific models (e.g., XZ1, XZ2, XZ3), community-developed exploits like methods may exist on forums like XDA Developers Bootloader unlock allowed: No The status "" is
- Apply for unlock permission via the Mi Community app (may take days/weeks).
- Download the Mi Unlock Tool on Windows.
- Log in with your Mi Account.
- Put your phone in Fastboot mode.
- The tool will likely say: "Wait 168 hours (7 days) to unlock."
- After waiting, run the tool again. The "Bootloader Unlock Allowed" status will magically change to "Yes."