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| Error Message | Cause | Solution | |---------------|-------|----------| | “Account not bound to this device” | Account binding missing | Re-add Mi account in Developer Options | | “Current account is different” | Different Mi account logged in Mi Unlock tool | Log out of all Xiaomi services on device and tool | | “Please add your account in Mi Unlock Status first” | SIM data not activated | Insert SIM, enable mobile data, retry binding | | “Couldn’t unlock after 168 hours” | Server-side timer reset | Re-bind account and wait again (common on new Xiaomi accounts) | | “Wait 360 hours” | India region / high-risk account | No workaround – comply with timer | how to unlock bootloader in xiaomi poco x3 pro new