- [ ] Choose the custom ROM
  - [ ] Graphene OS
  - [ ] Lineage OS for microg
  - [ ] /e/OS
  - [ ] iodé OS
  - [ ] Divest OS
- [ ] Choose a compatible device (skip xiaomi when possible)
- [ ] Unlock bootloader
  - [ ] Enable developer settings
  - [ ] Follow device documentation
- [ ] Install custom recovery
  - [ ] use rom recovery or twrp
  - [ ] flash using fastboot
- [ ] Flash custom ROM
  - [ ] Factory reset
  - [ ] Format data
  - [ ] Enable sideload (follow documentation)
- [ ] Configure android

Enjoy degoogled android



## Unlock xiaomi bootloader without waiting

1. create account and give all credentials
2. activate quick scan, find my device, all the telemetry to let them know where you are
3. activate developer options and go activate usb debugging
4. connect device to PC and confirm usb debugging
5. Go to dev options and click on oem unlock, then using mobile data click on mi unlock status and activate it
6. enter fastboot and use the mi unlock tool latest version