How to turn off the lock screen Xiaomi: step-by-step guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are based on MIUI shells or the new HyperOS, offer a wide range of personal data protection tools. However, sometimes there is a situation when standard security methods become unnecessary or uncomfortable. For example, if the device is used exclusively at home as a smart control panel or media center, constant password entry can be annoying.

The procedure for disabling protection is not always obvious, because Android security seeks to protect the gadget from unauthorized access. Developers hide direct disabling buttons, requiring certain sequences of actions. It is important to understand that removing security methods reduces security by making data available to anyone who picks up the phone.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate the screen lock on Redmi and Poco devices. We will look at standard methods through system settings, the features of working with different types of passwords, and also touch on the nuances that may occur in the process. Disable protection is impossible without prior knowledge of the current password or pattern lock, if you do not have access to the Mi Account.

Device preparation and types of protection

Before you start changing the system security settings, you need to clearly understand what type of protection is activated on your device at the moment. Android system distinguishes several levels: no protection, swipe (simple finger swipe), pattern lock, PIN-code, password and biometrics. To successfully complete the operation, you will need access to the current security settings.

If you have a complex alphabetic-digital password on your device, you'll need to enter it several times during the shutdown process, to confirm that the user is doing the action, and if you forget the access code, you can't use the standard settings menu to reset to factory settings, which will result in data loss.

Also worth considering is the operating system version. On older versions of MIUI, the action algorithm may be slightly different from the current HyperOS, where the interfaces have been redesigned for greater unification. Regardless of the version, the principle remains the same: first remove the complex password, and only then disappear the screen lock completely.

• 🔒 pattern lock – connecting points in a particular sequence.
• 🔢 PIN-A short combination of numbers, usually of 4 or 6 characters.
• 🔑 Password – a complex combination of letters, numbers and special characters.
• 👆 Swipe – no password, unlocked with a simple movement of your finger.

⚠️ Before deleting passwords, make sure that the device does not include the Find Device feature with critical data that you cannot access without protection in the event of a phone loss.

Removal PIN-code and pattern lock

The most common scenario is to move from digital or graphical protection to no protection. First, you need to go to the password management menu. On Xiaomi devices, this path is often hidden in the depths of security settings. Go to the main settings menu and find the section responsible for protecting the device.

Depending on the version of the shell, you need to select Passwords and Security or Device Protection, and within this section, you will display the current active locking method, you will need to enter the current code or draw a key to confirm the administrator's rights, and after successful authorization, you will open a unlock management menu.

It is important not to confuse deleting the screen password with deleting the password for privacy (hiding apps or notes). We are interested in the lock screen. Select the option to Change the password or Delete the password. If the system only offers a change, select it and leave the field empty (if possible) in the new password field or select the option "No" in the list of types of protection.

The process can take a few seconds for the system to check for active restrictions, and if a phone has corporate profiles or applications with administrator rights (such as antivirus or work accounts), they can block the ability to disable protection, in which case you will first have to revoke the administrator rights of the corresponding applications.

Settings in MIUI and HyperOS: where to look

Xiaomi's shell interfaces are constantly updated, and the layout of menu items can change. In the current version of HyperOS, the logic of settings grouping has become more intuitive, but for users migrating from older versions of MIUI, this can cause confusion. Let's look at the exact paths of navigation for different versions of the software.

In most cases, the path is: Settings → Passwords & Security → Device Protection (or Lock Screen). In some firmware regions, the item may be simply called Screen Lock. If you can't find this section through a Settings search, try using the built-in search engine at the top of the Settings menu by typing in "screen" or "lock."

It is worth noting that in new versions of the software, the company has increased its dependence on the Mi Account, and when trying to disable the protection, the system may require you to enter a password from the Mi Account to verify the identity of the owner, a security measure designed to protect the device in the event of theft.

Working with biometrics: fingerprint and Face ID

Many users mistakenly believe that deleting fingerprints or facial data will automatically disable passwords. It's not. Android biometrics are just a convenient addition to the basic security method. If you delete all fingerprints, the phone will continue to require input. PIN-code or pattern lock at each reboot or after 24 hours of downtime.

To get rid of authorization requests completely, you must first delete the primary digital or graphical password, as described in the previous sections. Only after the primary method is swipe or no, the biometric data will lose meaning and can be deleted without consequences for access to the system. However, even if only a fingerprint is present, the system periodically (usually every 72 hours) will require the input of a digital code.

On Xiaomi devices with underscreen fingerprint scanners, settings are on the Settings path → Passwords and security → Unlock fingerprint. Here you can delete saved fingers. For Face ID, the path is similar, but requires you to turn on the screen to calibrate before deleting data.

• 👆 Biometrics does not replace digital code for security reasons.
• 🔄 After rebooting, you always need to enter the main password.
• ⚙️ Removing a fingerprint does not eliminate the need for a screen password.

⚠️ Note: When deleting biometric data, the system does not ask for screen password confirmation if you are already inside the settings menu, but you will still need a password to log in to this menu.

Problems with Mi Account and Find Device

One of the biggest challenges when trying to change security settings is the activated Find Device feature, which links your smartphone to your Mi Account and prevents you from resetting or changing critical security settings without authorization.

If you try to turn off your screen password, the system gives you an error or requires a password from a Mi Account that you don't remember, the process is blocked. This is a security mechanism against theft. In this situation, you can't disable the screen lock by standard methods. The only legal way is to restore access to your account through i.mi.com.

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the phone requires a password from the Mi Account even during normal unlocking. This can occur if the option “Check password when installing apps” or similar control functions have been activated in the security settings. You can turn them off in the section Settings → Passwords and security → Access to applications or Authorize Mi Account.

It's important to distinguish between the lock screen password and the Mi Account password. The first one is stored locally in a secure area of the processor, the second one is stored on the company's servers. Resetting the first one does not affect the second one, but without knowing the second, you will not be able to fully manage the security functions of the device.

Alternative methods and smart unlocking

If you think it’s too risky to completely shut down your lock screen, but you don’t want to enter your password every time, there are more flexible settings, and there are features in the Xiaomi and Android ecosystem that allow you to ignore the lock in certain secure conditions.

One such feature is Smart Lock, although purely on MIUI it is often hidden or replaced with trusted devices.You can set the phone so that it doesn’t require a password when connected to your home Wi-Fi, is in a specific geozone, or paired with a smartwatch or car headset.

To set up such a scenario