Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners often face the need to remove security codes, sometimes to speed up access to the device, and sometimes when the password is forgotten or set incorrectly. Modern MIUI and HyperOS shells offer flexible security settings, but finding the right switches is difficult because of their location in deep menus.
There are several ways to do this, from standard shutdowns in settings to the use of special commands. It is important to understand that a complete shutdown of protection reduces the level of security of your personal data. If the device is stolen, an attacker will have instant access to correspondence, photos and banking applications. However, if the gadget is used exclusively at home or in a secure environment, this step may be justified for the sake of convenience.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to disable the lock screen Xiaomi without losing important files. We will look at the regular system tools, work with Mi Account and the nuances associated with data encryption.
Standard disabling password through settings
The easiest and safest way to remove protection is to use the built-in security menu, which does not require third-party software and works on all current firmware versions. Before starting the procedure, make sure you remember the current password or pattern lock, as the system will definitely request them to confirm the operation.
To start, unlock your device and go to the main app menu. Find the Settings icon and click on it. Then scroll down to the Passwords and Security section. This is where all the tools for managing access to the gadget are concentrated. In some versions of MIUI, this item may be simply called "Security."
In the menu that opens, select Lock screen. The system will require you to enter the current one. PIN-After successful authorization, you will be asked to select a new method or disable protection.Click on the Disable button (or select the option "No" / "Do not use").
You'll see a pop-up with a risk warning, and you'll have to confirm your actions by clicking "Disable" in the second window, and that's done, and when you turn on the screen, you'll now open the desktop.
⚠️ Note: After deactivating the password, all stored fingerprints and facial data will be deleted from the phone's memory. You will have to configure the biometrics again if you decide to return the protection.
It is worth noting that on some Mi Account-based devices, the system may require you to enter your account password to confirm that you have changed your security settings, a standard anti-theft procedure.
Using Mi Account to Reset
If you forgot your password, but your device has Mi Account activated and Find Device enabled, you can try to reset the lock remotely, which does not work on all firmware versions, but is an official access recovery tool.
Go from your computer or other smartphone to the official website of the Xiaomi cloud service. Log in using the same Mi ID installed on the locked phone. Go to the Services section and select Find the device.
In the list of devices, select your smartphone. If it's online, the map will show its location. In the control menu, find the Unlock (or "Erase Data" if unlock is not available), pressing this button will remove the current lock screen.
This is effective when standard menu entry is not possible, but it requires an active Internet connection on a locked gadget, and without a network, command from the server will not be executed.
What to do if you forget the password from the Mi Account?
Disconnection through Safe Mode
Sometimes the lock screen may not be triggered by system settings, but by a third-party blocking application. Viruses or specific launchers may impose their passwords. Safe Mode is used to diagnose and fix this problem.
To enter this mode, press the on button on the side of the device. When the off menu appears on the screen, press and hold your finger on the off icon. In a few seconds, you will be prompted to go to Safe Mode. Confirm the action.
After the reboot, the corner of the screen will say "Safe Mode." Only system applications work in this state. Try unlocking your phone. If the password is gone, it means that third-party software caused the problem. Delete recently installed applications, especially those that have device administrator rights.
To exit safe mode, simply restart your smartphone in the usual way. If the lock remains, it means that it is systemic and requires other methods of removal.
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Before removing suspicious applications, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps and check the list of “Device Administrators.” Revoke rights from unknown programs.
Resetting settings via Recovery Mode
If the password is lost and can’t be retrieved, a radical but effective method is Hard Reset, which will return the phone to factory status by removing all user data, including passwords, photos and contacts.
Turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi or Redmi logo appears, then release the power button, while keeping the volume high. The Main Menu (Recovery) menu opens.
Navigation in this menu is done with volume buttons (up/down), and selection is done with a power button. Select Wipe Data, then Wipe All Data. The system will ask for confirmation — select Confirm. The formatting process will take a few seconds.
Once completed, select Reboot → Reboot to System. The phone will turn on as new. You will need to reconfigure the language, Wi-Fi, and log in to your Google or Mi Account.
☑️ Checklist before reset
⚠️ Note: After resetting the settings will work protection Google FRP. If you don’t know the password from a Google account that was synced to your phone, it’s going to be extremely difficult to unlock it.
Comparison of Unlocking Methods
The choice of method depends on your situation: whether you remember the password, whether you have access to the Internet and whether you are willing to sacrifice data. Below is a comparison table that will help determine the strategy of action.
| Method | Data security | Password required | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through settings | Complete. | Yes (current) | Low. |
| Mi Account (remotely) | Complete. | No (requires an account) | Medium |
| Safe Mode | Complete. | No (for entry) | Low. |
| Hard Reset (Recovery) | No (all removed) | No. | Tall. |
As you can see from the table, the only way to save data when you forget your password is to remotely unlock through your Mi Account, and then only if it was pre-configured, otherwise, if you lose access to the device, you will not be able to save data due to encryption.
Modern Android encryption algorithms make it impossible to simply "hack" a password without losing information. PIN-Without a key, data is a set of unreadable code.
Problems with Face ID and fingerprint
Often users want to disable the password by relying on biometrics, but MIUI is designed to make it impossible to completely abandon the digital code, and biometrics (face, finger) are just a convenient addition, not a replacement for the main security key.
Periodically, the system will require input PIN-It's a code or a pattern lock. It happens:
- 📱 Immediately after restarting the device.
- 🔒 After 72 hours of lock screen down.
- 🚫 After 5 failed attempts to unlock with your face or finger.
- ⚙️ When logging into security settings or payment applications.
This is due to Android security standards, and biometrics are stored in a secure module, but you need a master password to activate them, so the question of "how to disable a password at all" doesn't have a positive answer if you want to use a fingerprint scanner.
If your goal is to remove the delay in 1-2 Just before the camera or desktop comes along, disabling the lock completely (by the second method) will solve this problem, but remember that in this case, anyone who picks up the phone will have full access to all your data.
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Biometrics does not replace the password completely, but only supplements it for convenience.