The Mi A series is very popular because of the combination of great hardware with stock software. Recently Xiaomi has launched Mi A3 which is another Android One phone from Xiaomi. The 3rd generation phone of A series comes with triple rear camera setup for ultimate photos and videos. And with apps like Google Camera and further modifications you can also boost the performance of the phone. But for that, you need to know how to unlock bootloader on Mi A3. The Fastboot Mode is a mode like a Recovery mode which is present by default in all the phones, maybe with different names like Download Mode. This mode helps to unlock bootloader of any Android phone. So if you want to unlock bootloader you have to first know how to boot Mi A3 into Fastboot mode. It’s a very easy process and once you know this process you don’t need any guide from next time. Let’s first start with entering fastboot mode.
How to Enter Fastboot Mode on Mi A3
The process for entering fastboot mode depends on the company whose phone you are using. And in case of Xiaomi phones, it is very easy to boot into fastboot mode. Just like other Xiaomi phones Mi A3 also follows the same process to boot into fastboot mode. There are more than one ways to enter fastboot mode on Mi A3. Two of the most common method are mentioned below.
Method 1: Using Button Combination
First turn off your phone completely using Power button. Now press & hold Volume Down + Power button together. Release the buttons when fastboot mode screen appears. Now your phone is in Fastboot Mode.
Method 2: Using Stock Recovery
Power off your phone using Power button. Press & hold Volume Up + Power button together. Release both the button when you see Recovery Mode. In Recovery Mode, press Volume Down button once to select the option ‘Reboot to Bootloader’. Then press the Power button to enter Fastboot Mode. Now your phone is in Fastboot Mode.
How to Unlock Bootloader on Mi A3
To unlock bootloader you should know the method to enter into fastboot mode so first follow the above guide and then follow this guide. By default, all the phones come with locked bootloader. It means you can not modify the system like rooting, flashing custom recovery and more. So if you want to root your phone then you must first unlock the bootloader.
Prerequisites
Take a full backup of data (Unlocking bootloader will reset your phone) Install ADB & Fastboot drivers on PC
Steps to Unlock Bootloader
After unlocking bootloader you can flash any file on your phone including TWRP image, Magisk, Fastboot ROM and more. Unlocking bootloader voids the warranty for many phones but it’s not the case with Xiaomi phones. You will not lose the warranty, and you will also receive OTA updates until you root your phone. So there you have it the complete guide to enter fastboot mode and then unlock bootloader on Mi A3. This is a basic guide that you should know if you want to modify your phone like rooting. Also Check:
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