How to bypass graphical lock on Xiaomi: the complete guide

When you pick up your Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco smartphone and see a screen requiring you to enter a pattern lock, it can take anyone by surprise. A forgotten password, a lost pattern or a lock installed by another family member all turn the device into a useless piece of glass and metal. Owners of the MIUI Android shell often face additional difficulties due to the binding of a Mi Account account, which makes the unlock process not as easy as on a drain Android.

There are several proven ways to restore access to the device, and the choice of method directly depends on whether the Internet was turned on, whether the search device is activated and whether you have access to a Google or Mi Account. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithms of actions for various scenarios, ranging from the simplest remote methods to a complete reset through the engineering menu. Graphic lock is a serious security barrier, so simply “remove” it without losing data will not always work.

Before proceeding with the action, it is necessary to understand that the modern versions MIUI If the device has been enabled Internet and sync, the chances of success without losing photos and contacts are much higher. SIM-The card has been withdrawn, and more radical measures will have to be taken, which involve a complete reset).

It is important to immediately tune in to the fact that the process can take from 10 minutes to several hours, especially if you need to wait for a security timer. Below are the most effective methods that are relevant to models released in recent years. We will look at both software methods through the computer and manipulation directly with the buttons of the smartphone case.

Using the Mi Cloud service for remote unlocking

The most civilized and safe way to remove the lock is to use the cloud service Mi Cloud. This method only works if the locked device was signed in to Mi Account, the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data) is turned on and the function “Find the device” is activated. If these conditions are met, you do not need to reset to factory settings, which will save all your files.

To start the procedure, you need to go to the official cloud storage site from any other device, whether it is a computer or another smartphone, in the interface of the web version you need to log in under the same account that was used on the locked gadget, the system automatically determines the location of the device and offers a list of available actions.

• 🔍 Go to the “Find Device” section in the service menu.
• 📱 Select from the list your blocked Xiaomi or Redmi model.
• 🔓 Click on the Unlock button to remove the pattern lock remotely.

Once you press the button, the command goes to the server and, if you have a connection, it instantly executes on the phone. The screen goes out and lights up again without asking for a password. It should be noted that this method does not work on all versions of the firmware, since the MIUI security policy is constantly tightened. If the unlock button is inactive or gray, then the device has no connection to the server or the function was disabled in the settings.

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If the Find Device feature has been enabled but there is no internet on the phone, unlocking will happen automatically the moment the smartphone connects to any known Wi-Fi network or catches the mobile network.

If you succeed, you will have full access to the system, but if the method does not work, you should not despair - there are several more tools in the arsenal. The main thing is not to try to guess the picture indefinitely, as this can lead to a temporary locking of the interface for hours or even days.

Resetting your password through your Google account (Find My Device)

An alternative option for devices with “clean” Android or older versions of MIUI is Google Find My Device. Although in the latest shell updates from Xiaomi, the ability to directly unlock the screen through Google was eliminated in favor of the Mi Account, this method can still help with remote data reset if access to the Mi Cloud is not possible.

The idea is to initiate a remote cleanup of the device, which automatically removes the pattern lock, but with it deletes all user data. This is an extreme measure, but sometimes the only possible one. To perform the operation, you will need a computer or other smartphone with Internet access and knowledge of the password from a Google account that was synchronized on a locked phone.

The process is this: go to the Google website, select the device you want, and click the Clean Device button, and the smartphone will be instructed to perform Factory Reset when you first connect to the network, and once you reboot, the phone will look new, and you can reconfigure it by entering your Google account to confirm ownership.

⚠️ Note: This method will completely destroy all data on the internal drive, and photos, contacts, messages and applications will be permanently deleted if they were not stored in the cloud in advance.

It's important to understand the difference between unlocking and resetting. Google no longer allows you to simply "erase the password" on modern versions of Android for security reasons. So if you only see the cleanup option, you can't save data through that channel. However, it's a working way to get the phone back to working.

Hard Reset with Recovery Mode: Step-by-step instructions

If remote methods are not available, the only reliable option is to perform a hard reset via the Recovery Mode recovery menu.This mode is built into every Xiaomi smartphone and allows you to perform system operations regardless of the operating system state.

Before starting the procedure, make sure that the battery charge is at least 40-50%. Interrupting the reset process due to battery discharge can damage system files and turn the phone into a “brick”.It is also worth remembering that on new devices after the reset, the system will require you to enter a password from a Google account or Mi Account that was synchronized earlier (FRP protection).

The algorithm for entering Recovery:

1. Turn off your smartphone completely by pressing the power button or selecting the appropriate item in the menu (if the screen reacts).
2. Press the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time.
3. Hold both buttons until the Mi or Redmi logo appears, then release the power button while still holding the volume.
4. When the Recovery menu (usually a black screen with text) appears, release all buttons.

Navigation in the Recovery menu is done with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button. You need to find Wipe Data or Clear Data. Some versions of MIUI (especially Chinese) may require confirmation of action by entering a code word that appears on the screen (for example, yes).

Once you select Wipe All Data, the system will alert you to the loss of information. Confirm the action. The formatting process will take a few seconds or minutes. Once completed, select Reboot -> Reboot to System. The phone will restart, and the initial setup process will begin again.

⚠️ Note: Some models with the new security version may require a Wi-Fi connection and a password from the Mi Account that was tied before locking, which is protection against theft, and it cannot be circumvented by standard methods.

Unlocking through ADB (for advanced users)

For users who previously included USB Debugging in the Developer Menu, it is possible to unblock via a computer using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) toolkit.This method does not require data reset, but only works if the phone has already been paired with a computer and has the status of "Allow debugging".

First, you need to install ADB drivers on your PC and connect your smartphone with a cable. If the device is identified correctly, you can try to delete the file that stores the pattern lock. This file is located in the system partition and is called gesture.key or locksettings.db.

Run the following commands in the command line (terminal) on the computer:

adb devices


adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key




adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db




adb reboot

Once you execute the commands and reboot, the phone should let you log in without asking for a password. However, if USB debugging was not enabled before locking, this method will not work. Also, on newer versions of Android, access to system files via ADB without root permissions may be limited.

Specifics of unlocking Xiaomi with reference to Mi Account

A unique feature of Xiaomi smartphones is deep integration with your own account. Unlike many other manufacturers, here the screen lock is often duplicated by locking the account. If you perform Hard Reset, but do not remember the password from the Mi Account, the phone can be locked at the activation stage (FRP lock).

In this case, the standard methods of bypassing the pattern lock will not help, since the problem is at the level of server verification. You will have to use the procedure of restoring access through the site id.mi.com. If the account was created using a phone number that is no longer available, the recovery process can be delayed.

In some cases, proof of ownership of the device requires a code to be entered to the attached number or an answer to a secret question, and if none of this is available, the only legal thing is to contact an authorized service center with a receipt for the purchase of the device, where employees can unblock through special tools.

Table of comparison of methods of unlocking

To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have systematized the basic methods in a table, and pay attention to the requirements for each of them, as they are critical to the success of the operation.

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The safest way to avoid locking problems is to always remember your pattern lock and keep synchronization with Mi Cloud enabled.This is the only guarantee of access back without data loss.

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