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[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] s3andnexus5:
Doesn't work.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] DerXam:
Wow, I didn't expect it to work, but it did.

This is the first time I unlocked a Xiaomi, so this was a new account.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
Nice! I thought i was the only one.... :D
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] PriPhaze:
Na it didn't work, still need to wait 82 hrs but at least is not that much. I had de Redmi Note 4 before and i remember unclocking the bootloader in like 3 days or so but now theymade me wait 15 days :/

I wanna restore my titatnium backups already!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Sadly, didnt work for me. Said binding time is too short. I'll try it again tomorrow or so for the hell of it. I've never had a Xiaomi phone before and this is frustrating because I wont use the phone till its able to be set up the way I want...read to much on info being sent to them that it's honestly turned me off.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xstrike9999:
Same for me. Doesn't work. On top of that, my unlock time is 1080 hours!!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
Are you kidding right? What happened to 360 hours?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xstrike9999:
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
1079? Damn
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ManuBBXX:
Do you have to try to unlock with the latest mi unlock tool before trying with the provided link in the OP ?

Or can I directly trying with the provided old version link ?

I will receive my mi9 this week, and this is my first mi account / xiaomi phone..
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
First i downloaded the latest and tried unlocking with it. Then downloaded the older version and tried with that too, and it worked.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
I read a post in the Xiaomi community app that suggested you now need to be using the phone during the wait period or the binding time isn't counted. I don't know if that's true or not but if it is that's something new.

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This didn't work for me either.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Khotu:
FINALLY! YES! IT... doesn't work... :|
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Enthunk:
Guys, do we need to request unlock permission first or we just have to wait certain amount of time, let's say 15 days, to be able to unlock Mi 9? Mine should be arrived in around 4 days, and I never had experience with unlocking a Mi device.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
I never had one either, got mine a couple days ago. You need the phone connected to your computer while in bootloader. I went on and created my account prior to receiving the phone but made no difference in time. Nothing you can do but wait.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Enthunk:
You don't need to make a request?

Because I've read somewhere that you need to make a request for permission from Xiaomi (for some Xiaomi devices like Redmi 3 Pro, Mi 5, etc) to unlock the bootloader.

I'm a little bit confused, is Mi 9 a different case or it's just the same but you have to wait 360 hours to be able to make request?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Sorry, I thought you were asking if you could do it before having the phone. You can't. Yes, you create an account, hook the phone up to computer while in bootloader, run their program and make your request. Wait for 360 hours.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Enthunk:
Oh, I see.

I think your answer clears it up. Thank you Sir :good:
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] head_djmusic:
My Account has been build in 2014,till now i have change multiple Mi devices and unlocked them all,Like Note 3 pro, Mi Max,Mi 5. But this method didn't work for me either!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] PriPhaze:
Now im getting this weird message after waiting for 360hrs. :s

F***g Xiaomi and their restrictions
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xephyris:
Use an older version of unlocking tool: miflash_unlock-en-2.2.624.14

https://xdaforums.com/Mi-9/help/questions-mi9-360-hour-bootloader-t3926068
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bidalos:
What the hell man !! It worked!! I just got a new Global EU/EEA version.

I booted it up, linked it with my 1 year old Mi account. Tried to unlock it with the up to date tools and back 15 days! I was like oh **** me and Xiaomi.

Then I saw your comment, downloaded this version and it worked!!! I was sceptic as hell but it works!!!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
It's the same as in the op :|
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] goldwoods:
Me is Chinese versions and its not work at all
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] head_djmusic:
It seems that this method works mostly on EEA Vesrion and no luck for China packages!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bidalos:
Thanks OP.!!!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
This could be true. If it is, you can change versions by full package installing in miui update in settings
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Global phone, all stock and it didn't work for me.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gbhero:
My method is available to me. You should adjust the date of phone and computer forwards，beyond waiting time. Then go for unlocking with MiFlash. good luck!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefai77:
İs this work really ?

MI 9 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kookitza:
NO
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] con4n007:
I can confirm tried to alter the date, didnt work
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
While not immediately, almost daily I would try the newest version and the one linked in this thread. Was set to be unlocked Sunday, tried yesterday again and it unlocked. I'll take it as a win regardless.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] SmallTarzan:
I have tried this method with multiple Mi devices, however, it didn't work with any.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vihru:
me it says binding time too short 21 hours.. wierd..

newest version says i need wait that 360 hours
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vihru:
and now it says only 10 hours binding
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fuarkgl3:
i unlocked my mi 9 before waiting 360h, i dont know why.... only****** waited 13 days
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vtec303:
I have got 145 hours left both versions show the same amount of time, no luck here sadly, :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meneco87:
only 7 days for me...with old version ;)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dg177:
After I used the old version the waiting time went from 15 days to 7 days (even with new version now). Thanks.

Edit: I didn't work immediately. I tried it again after 1-2 days and then suddenly it had the effect I described above.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djtechno98:
Mi 9 with EEA stock, tried all Method above but unlucky, still with 75h
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Did you try with both the new version first and the old version second after 1-2 days, or just use the old version?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dg177:
I randomly tried old, new and XiaoMiTool v2 and then again after 1-2 days. Can't remember the order.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vihru:
it works!!! i have only wait about 21hours.. :D thanks a lot! i have global version.. and newest unlocker said 360hours..
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Breece:
Numbers change daily for me ^^ Was 600+, down to 120, now down to 27... Will try again tomorrow, so thank you for the idea!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] toscha42:
Apart from this ridiculous procedure, what's the real purpose behind? If after an annoying waiting time the phone finally generously receives the unlocking allowance what has Xiaomi gained in the meantime? Except frustrated users of course.

Cheers

Toscha
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
There's a reason these phones cost less. Data mine, that's what we are if we use the phone in a stock state.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] toscha42:
Of course. But then Xiaomi should rather be interested in open bootloaders as soon as possible. Not the other way round. Isn't it? ;)

Cheers

Toscha
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vtec303:
they just want to collect data that's all, like Google and all the rest, cheers
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Everyone else collects data, what's the difference with xiaomi?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Read some of the privacy policies from xiaomi, pretty in depth collection of information they get from just about every xiaomi app. Sure, Google and everyone else under the sun wants your info... If you're comfortable with it, go ahead. He asked why, that's the best answer I've got.

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No, once unlocked you can completely remove MIUI if you want, root and uninstall etc
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes but all the other companies do it, xiaomi are just being open about it.

Any way, back to the topic!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] orawnnd:
Is it actually like that? When i set my phone to unlock bootloader, it said i would need my mi account, otherwise i could never use my phone again (or something like that).
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
You just have to create and use mi account for unlocking. Then you can flash another ROM and you won't have to use your mi account anymore. Make sense?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xdamami:
Anyone tried with China Dev? It cut from my mi8 120hours
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] phnikola:
Thought of this too but why not using AdGuard Pro? It VPNs the full traffic, I use it on the company phone which I cant root, and just block domains where I dont want the leaks?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dubart:
6 hours ago it said I needed to wait 1 more hour (finally...). I tried unlocking now, believing that the binding time is really over, but I got this. Has anyone seen it before?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
Yep. I got a similar message Saturday but mine said try again in 3 days. I was able to unlock yesterday.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] oggiet:
Got my phone today and it says I have to wait 186 hours using old unlocker and new version of unlocker says 30 days. Do I have to use the phone during that waiting period or can i just switch it off and try again after the waiting period ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
See posts above yours, when people haven't used the device much it seems to extend the wait!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] oggiet:
Ah thanks, thought that might be the case :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bonesezz:
Didnt work for me :/ still have to wait around 164 hours (global rom).

One question: If I unlock the bootloader successfully, will all user data be erased? So the software does a factory reset?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
Sorry to hear...

Yes, it'll wipe
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Everlite92:
I have the eea mi9 and had to wait 360 hours. After two days it reduced to 96 and now my bootloader is open^^
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fatalynx05:
thanks! it worked for me :)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 937635615:
I have a 5 years old mi account. If anyone want to unlock instantly, contact me.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] morgs640:
This reset my timer :( I lost 2 days, has anyone else experienced that?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NewbieFTW:
Got my phone 6 days ago and need to wait a bit less than 24 hours now. Guess I got lucky.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bonesezz:
How thats supposed to work? :confused: Do you give your login data?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] brentett:
Please me. Im dying without being able to root/flash.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bonesezz:
https://xiaomifirmware.com/guides-and-tips/how-unlock-bootloader-and-skip-360-hours-waiting/

dont try this **** :) doesnt work (okay, could have got that from comments) and resets your timer. The Lord is testing me.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] raystef66:
[MENTION=7261711]_MartyMan_[/MENTION] following your advice, I wish I could tell you it would unlock immediately but it didn't. Have to sit out a 168h :eek:

Hope to join in soon ;)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jegr6:
It worked for me! Thanks

Enviado do meu Mi 9 SE através do Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Minux31:
Didn't worked for me, have to wait 168 hours ...

Thx for the tip anyway :)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fuarkgl3:
Alek Dev can OC miflash tool so you can unlock it instantly... 50€ or pocophone screen per unlock! Seems fair but i don't know him, is he a respectable developer?

I don't know how to contact him i just read it on the internet
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kipue:
50 EUR to unlock the bootloader immediately, fair?

Hoping that's a joke....:confused:

Yes, it's annoying to have a reset in 160 whatever hours but come on....
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fanfan7110:
Stop trying to hack for nothing or pay (it's outright theft at this price, if it's true). Wait "nicely" for the requested time and enjoy. This topic only adds extra time to those who try
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] _MartyMan_:
This method worked for a lot of users, and really there's nothing in trying out an outdated software from Xiaomi...
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fanfan7110:
not for a lot of user, not anymore.. I did my little research, and since xiaomi has changed his software there are many more people whose time has been added, doubled or tripled, which in addition to people who have managed an immediate release. this method is become a "Russian roulette". There is nothing naughty about what I say here, but i think that you should at least prevent (in post 1) people that if it crashes, they will double the initial duration.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mslezak:
Did you install China Dev with locked BL before or after applying for BL unlock using MiFlash tool?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MarvinMe:
I remember when I did the same trick using the Redmi note 5 pro (good times ^^). It's weird though: I've downloaded the latest version and just unlocked it straight away (even though I should have waited until the 13.06).

Only thing I did was adding my account several times (since I was scared 1 time wouldn't work - happend to me in the past). Meaning I updated the smartphone - added the account - rebooted - added the account once again etc. (I shouldn't make a difference but who knows?) Cheers!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xdamami:
Yes i did but not via mi flash tool. Trow zip to internal storage open system update select manual update choose zip it will install automatically than try unlock.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] g_seva:
Didn't work global version, same time. For me it's 168 hours after 2-3 days of creating account.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] plaja:
It is late and out of topic but this is maybe the "best" answer for your question.

http://en.miui.com/thread-246705-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] robygt:
Hi guys, just got my Mi9 yesterday, tried to unlock but still 168 hours to wait. Will try later to set my PC offline and then change the date to next week, maybe I'm lucky.

Nope, should not work, I have to be online to login to the unlocker.

Dang.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] zonzo3:
Yep, same here. I've been using the Mi9 since Monday and today I've decided to unlock it to install the EU rom... and I have to wait 168 hours no matter what! Dang e porcogiuda!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] robygt:
Nice device though, coming from OP5 and really satisfied.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ermacwins:
Tried on K20 Pro and it didnt work.

Funnily I never had to wait in the past with Mi 8, Mi 6 and Mi 5S
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silver-Bullet:
I cant't understand that politic! I'm waiting for the 2nd time over 168 hours to unlock my bootloader on Mi9...

2 times to wait 1 week for unlockiing my own phone - is this normal? I have an Account by Xiaomi over 5 years long and i never had to wait, Mi5, MiMax, Mi6, MiPad3, MiMix2s, MiPad4
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nachomaster:
Hi guys is there any mirrors for the mi unlock tool? It's not downloading from the official site :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] debatingrooster:
Mine wouldn't either - I used these

https://uptoandroid.com/download-mi-flash-unlock-tool-for-windows-all-versions/

Although I'm still at 168 hours
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] raystef66:
If still needed :

miflash_unlock_en_3.3.827.31

or

miflash_unlock-en-2.2.624.14

Extract and run de miflash_unlock.exe
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Grantius:
Got my Mi 9 Global version from AliExpress yesterday. Unlock is 7 days :(.

Old version says the same thing.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] darthkir:
me too
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] HTCDevil:
Me too
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hot-Proton:
Not work on a 9T and I think the lie's the only one that supposedly did.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tyrannis78:
Yessssssssssssss,finaly,after a month waiting xiaomi let me unlock bootloader you help me in a moment,thank you very much :D :D :D
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] apoklyps3:
does the bootloader unlock void the warranty or it will mantain the warranty as long as you present it to the service with the official non-rooted rom?

what about Widevine level on global devices?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajeev:
Tried everything but not working. Need to wait 7 days. So tempted to try MS Rom
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] akkis:
I just try to unlock and got 168hours message. After one week, what are the steps I need to follow? will my device got clear itself, do I need to try to unlock by connecting to the same PC and open Mi Unlock program again? maybe something else?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] crbn:
You will need to do the same steps you already did. Enter fastboot mode, connect to PC, open MiUnlock tool, log in and finally it should unlock the phone.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] akkis:
Thank you!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kickassdave:
Before trying to unlock make sure you've enabled unlocking in the developer settings.

--Plug it in to PC

--run miunlock

--log in to Xiaomi account

--it will complete and unlock your device**

**IT WILL WIPE ALL DATA SO BACKUP ANYTHING YOU NEED FIRST

it completely unlocks the bootloader at this point so after this you can go straight to fastboot and flash TWRP and then it's happy flashing time.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] topaloglu321:
My waiting time will be finished on 25th July, too. Let's see what happens :) I hope I can manage to unlock..
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] akkis:
Thank you very much!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ibosim:
me too, 168 hours
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrGansburg:
Unbelievable. I've waited 5 weeks for Xiaomi to stop buggering about with the delay for unlocking the BL. As I had nothing to lose I thought I'd try this tonight and it worked first time on Note 5 Pro. Brilliant MartyMan, thanks very much.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bestman1069:
Not Work anymore ........
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MTAsaFAN:
So only way is to wait?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jppv:
168 hours to wait, not working.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thommi12:
I had since S1 (Samsung) just Samsung phones.

Now, because of the price, changed to Xiaomi.

Waiting time (to use my phone, how I want to use it!!!!) 360 hours.... ok, waited and let the phone on the side and didnt used.

After 360hours...what the hell is this idiot company telling me?

Try again after 3 days....wtf
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nicky69100:
same for me, moreover I have been using my phone in the mean time! it's boring but well it is for security reasons... At least it is possible to unlock our device, which is not the case for every brand.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thommi12:
You are right, that its not possible with every brand, but as I come from Samsung, this restriction are just absurd for me.

I want to decide the security level for myself not that some CN manufactor do that for me.

I like the technical details from Xiaomi and also - ofc - the price, but now the phone lay since more then 1 week on the side, as I am not interested to install all Apps now, make all settings and a week later need to make that again.

For sure, the first and the last phone like that for me :D
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nuno Oliveira:
Your mistake.

That info is everywhere and in every guide, the phone must be used normaly while waiting to unlock.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gerhard_wa:
The maker of the phone is the one who decides IF and HOW to let users unlock the bootloader, that is the full right of the maker!

IF the maker decides to let users unlock bootloader, the ones wishing to use different firmware on the phone should be thankful instead of whining.

Xiaomis policy on this is no state secret and readily available on many places all over the internet. Any sane person who intend to unlock the bootloader for a phone will check how this is done before buying.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomzzi:
Just waited for 168 hours. And when today tried to unlock it says i must wait one hour. Ok waited one hour. Now i must wait one day again???
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thommi12:
I had 360 hours and then +3 days... just absurd.

But....the speed and Android 10 is really fast and cool, just a lot of my apps are not really working yet with it.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] badaas:
360 hours of adverts, plain and simple.

Xiaomi need to take their $$$ ads revenue.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iOrpheus06:
Ads that can be disabled ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] badaas:
Where in original unlocked stock ROM is this option?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hallohallo222:
I went from 187 hours to 78 hours, but then I tried to "unlock earlier" guides and logged out of my original account. Logged in again and I am back to 187 hours.

So there is really no unlocking earlier?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] akkis:
Yeap, that's the known behaviour. Did you read previous posts? You had to wait without logging out from MI Account.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iOrpheus06:
Each app that show ads has the option to enable/disable the "Receive Recommendations". Disable it to remove ads from that particular system app.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] toscha42:
Blokada blocks ads very effeciently within having the device rooted.

Cheers

Toscha
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomzzi:
Yesterday got message that i should wait one day more to unlock phone.

Today got the same message that i should wait one more day to unlock phone. Why??? Already regreting that i bought Xiaomi in first place.

My first and probably last Xiaomi phone.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hot-Proton:
Use an older unlock tool and its work.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Newt182:
It is an absolute pita waiting, but it's only a week and then you are unlocked. I just wish the company would distinguish between the global version that retails at higher prices and cheaper Chinese versions. There is no need for anyone to have to wait on a global version where they have paid more for the device.