This message typically appears on Xiaomi devices purchased through specific financing plans (like Mi Credit or third-party retail installment schemes) when a scheduled payment is missed.
: Once a payment is flagged as overdue, the lender uses an "EMI locker" or "finance gadget locker" app to disable most phone functions. Restriction level This message typically appears on Xiaomi devices purchased
Warning: Do not pay online scammers claiming they can unlock this via code generation. This is a server-side lock. Only the lender or Xiaomi can lift it. This is a server-side lock
Q: Can I trade in a locked phone to Xiaomi? A: No. Xiaomi trade-in programs require a device that is fully paid and unlocked. A locked phone has zero trade-in value. TVS Credit | Redmi Note series
| Region | Known Financing Partners | Common Models | |--------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | India | IDFC First Bank, Bajaj Finserv, TVS Credit | Redmi Note series, Xiaomi 11i, etc.| | Indonesia | Home Credit, Kredivo, Akulaku | Redmi 10, POCO M series | | Latin America| Mercado Crédito, Banco Falabella | Xiaomi 12 Lite, Redmi Note 12 |