Xiaomi Mix 4 will eventually not incorporate an anti-theft and anti-loss system allowing the smartphone to be located regardless of what happens through the eSim. A few days after the presentation of the smartphone, the Chinese company backtracked. Obviously, the service does not comply with the regulations in force in China. The project was therefore abandoned.
A few days ago, Xiaomi unveiled Mix 4, its first smartphone with a photo sensor for selfies hidden under the screen. It is also the first phone on the market to include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC.
During the presentation, Xiaomi announced a new anti-theft system that lets you find a smartphone lost or stolen by a malicious person. Thanks to an eSim, an irremovable card soldered directly to the smartphone’s motherboard, the manufacturer offered to track the Mix 4 even if the SIM card was removed. This security, in theory very effective, should make it possible to locate a smartphone in any way, a bit like an AirTag or a SmarTag beacon.
Xiaomi cancels anti-theft system with eSim days after announcement
Unfortunately, this anti-loss system will not be offered in Mix 4. In a message posted on Sina Weibo, the Chinese social network, Xiaomi announced the cancellation of the project. The technical aspect of the service obviously does not answer “national regulations in force” in China.
“This technology has not been approved. Therefore, we are canceling the online service and we sincerely apologize to users here ”, details the Chinese group. The announcement arrives three days before the phone hits Chinese stores on Monday, August 16, 2021. In China, it will sell for a starting price of 4,999 yuan (658 euros).
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For the record, Xiaomi Mix 4 will not be not sold outside the Chinese market. Don’t expect to see your smartphone arriving in France. We tell you as soon as possible about the Chinese brand’s future plans. While waiting for more information, feel free to comment in the comments below.
