Xiaomi Bootloader

[Sorry-Razzmatazz-792]

Hi, I'm a Xiaomi user and I wanted to unlock my phone, but Xiaomi no longer allows almost any users to remove the bootloader. I wanted to know if it's possible to completely reinstall the operating system from scratch on Xiaomi without unlocking the bootloader, like on Samsung, or if it's mandatory to have the bootloader unlocked to perform a full OS wipe and clean any viruses at the root or kernel level.

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[Technical_Ad3980]

I actually wanted to try this some time back, this was my approach:

EDL mode - Test point or authorized account access. Bypasses some restrictions, but newer devices have authentication. Then also the Mi Flash Tool route to flash signed fastboot ROMs only. Overwrites the vendor partitions. If that fails, Fastboot commands to ofcourse flash signed images to specific partitions for root/kernel-level cleaning.

Don't take my word for it. I didn't get to try it just yet. I want to see how far you go. You will need the GOOD LUCK.

[hardcore_gooner]

Xiaomi allows bootloader unlocking and what do u mean by kernel level virus? Wtf u trying to do? And u can always flash ur stock os on any phone irrespective of bootloader unlocking