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How to unlock bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30

by Abd Razaaq

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In this guide, we will tell you how to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30. Bootloader unlocking is required when the user wants to perform certain modifications on his device. It may be rooting, installing some custom ROM or any other application. Often it happens that people are enthusiastic to perform customization on their devices, but lack the correct tools and guidance to do so. So, here we come to the scene and provide you with this guide.

It is easy to Unlock Bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30. We have used the Mi Flash Unlock tool to unlock the bootloader. The process is simple. Even if you are quite new in the world of Android customization, you will find it simple to Unlock Bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30.

Redmi K30 Device Overview

The device comes with a 6.67-inches IPS LCD display with 1080×2400 pixels resolution. The display has HDR10 and 120Hz refresh rate support along with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, coupled with Adreno 620 GPU. It packs 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage options (expandable up to 256GB via a hybrid slot).

The Redmi K30 5G runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Now, talking about the camera department, the device sports a dual selfie camera setup of a 20MP (wide, f/2.2) + a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. Whereas the rear has quad cameras that include 64MP (wide, f/1.9) + an 8MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + a 2MP (dedicated macro camera, f/2.4) + a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. It has PDAF, HDR, Panorama, dual-LED flash, and more.

It packs a 4,500mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging. In terms of the connectivity options, the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Infrared Port, NFC, FM Radio, Type-C port, etc. While the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, gyro, ambient light, proximity, compass sensor, etc.

Redmi K30 4G

What is Bootloader unlocking?

It is a fragment of code that ensures your device starts or boots up correctly. We can kind of think the bootloader as an intermediary that checks that the hardware and the software are in sync to perform perfectly for the user.
A bootloader on a smartphone is locked by default by the OEM. Your device may lose its warranty when it is unlocked. It is kept locked so as to encourage people to use the device in its stock form and do no customization on it. However, people are more into rooting and trying out custom ROMs on their devices. So, to achieve that they unlock the bootloader of the device.

Steps to unlock bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30

Before you unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30, make sure that you have the right tool for the process. Basically, we will need the Mi Flash Unlock Tool and the latest USB driver for the device.

Pre-Requisites

  • Charge your device up to 50% or more before unlocking the bootloader
  • A PC and a USB cable to connect the phone to the system
  • Always remember to take the backup of your device data.

Warning

  GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any hardware or software problem on your device if any issue arises while/after following this guide. Bootloader unlock may void the warranty of your device. So, follow this guide at your own risk.

Required downloads

Instructions to install

Step-1 Start by enabling developer option and USB debugging on your device.
Step-2 Next you have to unlock the OEM of your device
Step-3  Download the Mi Flash Unlock Tool and extract the content to a folder.
Step-4 Open Mi Flash Unlock tool
mi flash folder
Step-5 Click Agree to continue
mi Flash Tool
Step-6 Login into your respective Xiaomi account. In case you don’t have an account, you can sign-up for a new Xiaomi account here.
Step-7  You will see a message that your device is not supported by Mi Unlock. Nothing to worry. Simply click on the Go button to continue. You will be redirected to www.en.miui.com/unlock/.
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Step-8 A blue-colored screen mentioning Unlock Your Mi Device will show-up. Click the Unlock Now button you see on the same screen.
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Step-9 Now you have to login again into your Mi account.
Step-10 At this point, you will receive an OTP. Enter it to complete the process. However, you have to wait for your application to be accepted.
Step-11 When your application is received, You will again receive another OTP. Again out the OTP to confirm the process.
Step-12 Open the Mi Flash Unlock Tool. Now you will see the unlock option is being available.
Step-13 All you have to do is connect the phone and click on Unlock. That’s it.
That’s all you have to do to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi K30. Now, your phone is ready for all kinds of customization like rooting and you can use custom ROMs as well.

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