- Bypass iCloud Activation Lock Screen software powered by Checkm8 Dev Team. ICloud Unlock Tool for iPhone & iPad running on iOS 12.3 up to iOS 14.0.1.
- Download Mi Unlock. Please follow the steps below: Step 1. Download the Mi Unlock app to PC, and sign in with your Mi Account; Step 2. Shut down your phone manually, and hold Volume down key and Power button to enter Fastboot mode; Step 3. Connect your phone to PC using USB cable and click 'Unlock'. Having problems while unlocking your Mi device?
The Mi Fit app has also been updated to add Apple ID sign in Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Mi Band 3 are reportedly getting the ability to unlock Windows laptops straight from the fitness trackers with.
Convenience and intuitive ease of use are some of the prime benefits of owning multiple Apple devices. A small yet significant example of this is the ability to auto-unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. This happens when you are very close to your Mac and eliminates the need to enter your password. However, there are several aspects to consider, so let’s learn how you can enable auto-unlock on Mac.
Before You Start Using Auto Unlock
- Check this link to ensure that your Mac and Apple Watch are compatible. You will need a Mac manufactured mid-2013 and later.
- Make sure your Apple Watch is running watchOS 3 or later, and your Mac is running macOS Sierra or later.
- Turn on WiFi and Bluetooth on your Mac.
- Enable two-factor authentication for your iCloud account.
- Your Apple Watch and Mac must be using the same iCloud account.
- Make sure you have set a passcode on your Apple Watch and Mac.
How to Turn On Auto Unlock on Your Mac
- Click on the Apple icon at the top left of the screen and select System Preferences.
- Next, click on Security & Privacy.
- Click on the General tab.
- Tick the box to “Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac.”
- You will need to enter your Mac password to confirm.
Now, the auto-unlock feature is activated.
Note: If your Apple Watch is locked or not on your wrist, you won’t be able to use it to unlock your Mac. Your computer will only recognize the device and allow you to turn on Auto Unlock when the watch is on your wrist and unlocked.
Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch
Once you have enabled auto-unlock on your Mac, the feature will work when you’re wearing your unlocked watch and are physically close to your Mac. When necessary, you can move your watch a little closer to trigger the auto-unlock.
Unlock Mac with Apple Watch Not Working? Here Are Fixes
If you run into problems and you cannot unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch, there are several solutions you can try. For instance, you can disable automatic login and enable it again, or you can check if your watch and computer are paired correctly.
Signing Off
So, as you can see, it’s pretty straight forward to unlock your Mac using Apple Watch. Just make sure that you follow all the criteria mentioned at the start of this post.
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Finally, while Xiaomi has not released the Mac and Linux version of its bootloader unlock tool, a third-party alternative is available. Download the unofficial version of MIUI bootloader unlocking tool from the mirror link below. This unofficial version is compatible on all computer running Windows 8/8.1/10, any Linux distros (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), or Apple Mac OS.
Thanks to Fransisco an XDA community member who develops the tool. He has managed to extract the core function of the official Mi Unlock Tool. He then modded the codes to make it work on Unix-based computers.
However, this does not mean you can bypass the official permission. You will still need to obtain the official permit from Xiaomi Dev Team prior using the tool.
Moreover, the Oracle Java package is also essential (JavaFX for GUI if not included in your JDK/JRE). The tool won’t work flawlessly without these dependencies.
Download Mi Unlock Tool
You can grab the file from its official link hosted on Mega.nz here. Alternatively, you may also use the mirror link below. The mirror direct link below is hosted on the US and EU servers for better redundancy. Even better, it is a direct link that supports resume-able connections. It means the process will run smoothly either on a computer or an Android device.
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Nerdy FYI
You don’t have to understand how the stuff behind the tool works. However, you may find it interesting once you knew and how this tool is made possible.
The developer who shares this tool learned the mechanism of MIUI bootloader unlocking process. He explained that the original Mi Flash Unlock tool (for Windows) acts as a bridge between Xioami server, fastboot, and you with your Mi Account credentials. The actual part that conducts the unlocking task is actually fastboot.
The Mi Flash Unlock tool needs to fetch your device information. Next, it sends the information to the Xiaomi server with the account login token. Once received, the server checks whether all requirements are fulfilled. The requirements include whether the account has been authorized, whether the account associated (Mi Account binding) with the device in the Developer Settings and so on.
Once the server feels all the requirements are satisfied, it will reply back with the unlock key for your device instance. This instance key always changes everytime you reboot the phone.
The Mi Flash Unlock tool will then send the key to the device with a custom build of fastboot. Here’s then the magic happens: If the key is correct, the device bootloader will be unlocked. Otherwise, it will reboot.
All such nerdy stuff has encouraged Fransisco to create such a tool. He realizes that if he can replicate the mechanism, there is a possibility to do the mechanism on a Unix-based computer.
Check also: Mi Account Authorization Tips: Check and Apply for it!
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How to use
First thing first, you need to unzip/extract the actual tool. Moreover, make sure you have already had Java installed.
On Linux:
- Open a terminal window.
- Go to the extracted directory using cd command.
- Use this command “sudo ./MiUnlockTool.sh” for the GUI-based interface or “sudo ./MiUnlockTool.sh username password” for command-line interface.
On Apple Mac:
You just need to open (double click) the MiFlashUnlock.command file.
Alternatively, you can also do this on Terminal.
- Open the terminal window
- Go to the extracted directory using the cd command.
- Issue this command “./MiFlashUnlock.command username password“.
- Reboot your phone into the Fastboot mode.
- Connect your device with your Mac.
If you are using the command line version remember that there is no confirmation request before the unlocking process and there is no check if the bootloader is already unlocked.
Check also: How to unlock MIUI Bootloader on Windows.
Yeah, I know! It is not as simple as its Windows version. Since you are using Linux (or Mac), I assume you already understand the consequences, including the need to be a geek.
Here are some possible errors that might happen:
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- Problem: A permission related error on Linux or Mac when launching the tool.
Workaround: Open the terminal and cd into the extracted directory. Next, use “chmod 777 MiUnlockTool.sh” on Linux or “chmod 777 MiUnlockTool.command” on Mac. This command is crucial to set the executable permission. - Problem: The device isn’t recognized properly by your computer.
Workaround: Simply try re-launching the tool with sudo (sudo ./MiUnlockTool.sh on Linux, or sudo ./MiUnlockTool.command on a Mac) - Problem: Other errors when launching the tool.
Workaround: Try issuing this command “java -jar bin/MiUnlockTool.jar“. - Problem: Errors with JavaFX class not found when you try to launch the GUI.
Workaround: You are missing the JavaFX library. See openjfx package on Linux.
Our Verdict
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Despite some users found the tool quite messy, we think it is a useful tool still. At least it provides possibilities for Linux and Mac users to unlock the MIUI bootloader of their phones without the need to find a Windows PC.