Despite being powered by a flagship processor, the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes at the budget price. The performance of the phone is amazing, but still, it can be increased further. But it requires to unlock the bootloader of Redmi Note 8 Pro. Unlocking bootloader allows users to perform system-level changes and write on the systems. It means you can root your phone, install custom ROM and custom Recovery, and more. By default, all the Xiaomi phones come with locked bootloader out of the box. But Xiaomi let its users unlock bootloader without voiding the warranty of the phone. In case of other Brands unlocking bootloader void warranty of the phone. Along with unlocking bootloader guide, here you will also know how to boot Redmi Note 8 Pro into Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode. It is now easy to unlock the bootloader of any Xiaomi phones as applying for unlock step is now removed from the method. But still, for new phones, you have to wait for a few days (minimum 7 days) before you try to unlock the bootloader. Go through prerequisites and then steps to unlock bootloader. You also need to boot your Redmi Note 8 Pro to Fastboot mode to unlock the bootloader. So first, I will share how you can boot Redmi Note 8 Pro into Fastboot Mode.
Prerequisites
Take a full backup of your phone (unlocking bootloader will format phone) Wait for at least 7 days for new phones after login Download Mi Unlock Tool Install ADB & Fastboot driver on PC Create Mi Account if you don’t have an account (Use phone number to create)
Redmi Note 8 Pro Fastboot Mode
If you want to unlock bootloader or want to root your phone, then you need to know the method to boot the phone into Bootloader/Fastboot mode. You can use the below methods to achieve Fastboot mode. Method 1: Method 2: Both guide on boot to Fastboot Mode & Unlock Bootloader will also work for Redmi Note 8. So if you have Redmi Note 8 phone, then follow the same procedure.
How to Unlock Bootloader on Redmi Note 8 Pro
That’s all, now you have successfully unlocked the bootloader. Now you proceed to root or installing any image files. Unlocking Bootloader gives you the option to use your phone as you want. So there you have it the complete guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on Redmi Note 8 Pro and how to boot Note 8 Pro to Bootloader or Fastboot mode. If you have any queries, do let us know in the comment section. Also Read:
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