Xiaomi imposes a waiting period to prevent resellers from loading ads-free ROMs.
Pro tips during the wait:
After the wait is over: Repeat Step 6. This time, the unlock bar will fill to 100%. How to unlock Bootloader in XIAOMI Mi CC9 Meitu...
The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition is a unique smartphone. Co-engineered with Meitu, it focuses heavily on AI aesthetics and photography. However, like all Xiaomi devices, its potential is locked behind a restricted bootloader.
Unlocking the bootloader on the Mi CC9 Meitu Edition is the first step toward installing custom ROMs (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), gaining root access (Magisk), or removing bloatware. But unlike global Xiaomi phones, the Meitu Edition requires specific steps due to its China-only ROM and stricter unlock policies. Xiaomi imposes a waiting period to prevent resellers
Warning: Unlocking will wipe all your data, void your warranty (though likely expired by now), and trigger safety net failures (breaking Google Pay/Netflix) unless fixed with Magisk.
⏱️ Binding waiting period – Xiaomi imposes a waiting time (usually 7 days / 168 hours) for new accounts or devices. After binding, you must wait. No bypass. Pro tips during the wait:
Fastboot mode → you’ll see:
Device unlocked - true
Or in Developer options → Mi Unlock status → Unlocked
❗ Common issues: