Tap (or JOYUI/MIUI Version) 7 times until it says "You are now a developer".
The Black Shark 2 was a formidable gaming phone in its heyday, offering flagship specs and innovative cooling features. While the device has aged, many enthusiasts still use it as a secondary driver or a dedicated emulation machine. To truly breathe new life into this device—whether by installing custom ROMs, rooting for deeper customization, or stripping away bloatware—the first step is unlocking the bootloader.
Unlike Xiaomi, Black Shark requires account verification via the "Mi Unlock Status" menu.









