The international version of Xiaomi's ThePaper OS has also begun to restrict unlocking of BL. Many foreign netizens complained that they could not unlock it.

Xiaomi has previously imposed unlocking restrictions on the domestic version of ThePaper OS. To apply to unlock the bootloader, you must participate in answering questions and actively participate in the Xiaomi community and reach community level 5. This act of artificially causing trouble and restricting users from unlocking and flashing their phones has caused a lot of criticism. At that time, it was very easy for foreign users using Xiaomi devices to apply for unlocking without any restrictions.

I just didn't expect that the international version of Xiaomi's ThePaper OS has also started to be restricted. It's not that you have to participate in any community, but when users apply, it always prompts that the quota has been exhausted and they need to wait a few days before applying again.

In Xiaomi's ThePaper OS overseas community's post about applying for unlocking, a large number of foreign netizens complained about the restrictions imposed by Xiaomi. Obviously, this cannot be the result of a sudden large number of users applying for unlocking and the quota being exhausted, but rather a restriction deliberately imposed by Xiaomi but not disclosed publicly.

Some netizens complained that they had been trying for several months but could not get the unlock quota to unlock their Xiaomi phones. They complained that Xiaomi was causing trouble for consumers. Of course, the bigger problem is the lack of transparency. Xiaomi has neither publicly disclosed why it imposed restrictions nor when it will return to normal.

The biggest problem for consumers at present is that they cannot unlock and flash their phones. Some gamers and enthusiasts want to unlock the Bootloader just to be able to flash their phones or fine-tune the ROM. For example, they can use Magisk+ROOT permissions to obtain more functions.

Xiaomi has not yet responded to this matter, so it is unclear why Xiaomi has imposed restrictions. However, considering that this is no longer the era of flashing phones, Xiaomi should not worry about losing advertising fees due to flashing phones.