How to permanently remove a password request every 72 hours on Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide

Are you tired of entering a password on your Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco every three days? This security feature implemented in MIUI is really annoying - especially when the smartphone is in a safe zone at home. Fortunately, there are several ways to disable this request without sacrificing device protection.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings. It’s important to understand that some solutions require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights, but we’ll start with the simplest options that work without root rights, and you’ll learn why Xiaomi implemented this feature and the risks of disabling it.

We warn you right away: if you use your smartphone to work with sensitive data, it is better to leave a periodic request for a password.

Why does Xiaomi ask for a password every 72 hours?

This feature appeared in MIUI 12 and became mandatory with the release of MIUI 13/14. The main reason is the increased security.

• 🔒 Protection against unauthorized access – if the phone is stolen, an attacker will not be able to use it indefinitely without a password.
• 📱 Resetting biometric data – the system forcibly checks that the fingerprint or Face ID owner-owned.
• 🔄 Cloud Sync – Linking to Mi Account Updates, Making it Hard to Bypass Lock.

But for most users, it's more of an inconvenience than a protection, especially if you:

• 🏠 Use your phone only at home or in the office
• 👆 Enter a complex password (10)+ symbolism)
• 🔐 Two-factor authentication is already included in Mi Account

Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI, there is no obvious switch to disable this feature. But there are workarounds - read on.

Method 1: Disconnect via security settings (without root)

This is the simplest method that works on most MIUI 12-14 devices, but it doesn’t guarantee 100% results on all models, depending on the firmware version.

Follow the instructions:

1. Open Settings → Password and Security
2. Select the screen lock settings
3. Enter the current password to confirm
4. Scroll down and find the Auto Lock option (or Lock Period)
5. Set the value Never or Only after restarting

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

Settings → Special features → System settings → Screen lock time

Make sure your phone is over 50% charged.

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi

Remember the current lock password

Make a backup copy of important data-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) After these manipulations, a notification may appear: "Security requires you to enter a password in 72 hours.

Method 2: Using the Developer Mode

If the standard settings don't work, try turning off the request through the developer menu, which works on 80 percent of devices with MIUI 13/14.

Activate the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified that you are a developer)
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → Developer settings

Now we are looking for the right options:

• 🔍 In the search by developer parameters enter lock or lock
• 🔧 Find the Disable Auto Lock (or Disable Auto Lock) and activate it.
• 🔄 If there is no such item, try to disable optimization. MIUI and Background optimization

On some firmware (Xiaomi.eu, HyperOS) this parameter is hidden - it must be unlocked through the Internet. ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

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If after turning off the automatic lock, the phone began to discharge faster, turn on the option "Battery Optimization" for system applications manually.

Method 3: Modify system files (root required)

For advanced users who are ready to get root rights, there is a radical method - editing system files, which gives a 100% guarantee to disable the password request, but requires caution.

You'll need:

• 📱 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader unlock)
• 🔧 Installed by Magisk or other root manager
• 💻 Root Explorer or the Root Explorer program MT Manager

Instructions:

1. Open Root Explorer and go to /system/etc/security
2. Find the gatekeeper.password.pattern.xml file or gatekeeper.password.pin.xml file
3. Open the file in the text editor and find the line <boolean name="require_password" value="true" />
4. Change True to False and Save the File
5. Reset the device

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped boot).Before changes, back up through TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Method 4: Bypassing Mi Account (official method)

Few people know, but Xiaomi provides an official way to increase the period between password requests – through binding to a Mi Account account with a confirmed phone number.

How it works:

1. Make sure your phone has a Mi Account attached and confirmed.
2. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Security
3. Activate the option of the Trusted Device
4. Enable Advanced Protection and Confirm by SMS
5. Reboot the phone.

After this, the password request period will increase from 72 hours to 168 hours (7 days), which is not a complete shutdown, but is much more convenient.

⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone or log out of your Mi Account, the period will be 72 hours again, and this method does not work on devices with corporate profiles (for example, if the phone was issued by a company).

Method 5: Alternative firmware (for experienced)

If none of these methods worked, the radical solution is custom firmware, which would remove MIUI restrictions completely, but would require unlocking the bootloader and losing warranty.

Popular firmware without asking for a password:

• 📱 Xiaomi.eu – modified MIUI China-bound
• 🤖 LineageOS – pure Android without branded features Xiaomi
• 🔥 Pixel Experience – firmware with Google Pixel interface
• 🌍 HyperOS (Global) – the official firmware for global models

Installation instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 7-15 days)
2. Install custom Recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox)
3. Download the firmware from the official website (for example, xiaomi.eu)
4. Fly through the Recovery with a full WIP (Format Data)

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware voids warranty and may result in device blink.Before firmware check compatibility with your model on the forum 4PDA or XDA Developers.

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Custom firmware not only removes the password request, but also improves performance, removes ads in MIUI, adds Android 14 features. However, access to some branded features is lost (for example, the camera may work worse).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to disable a password request, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common errors and their solutions:

• 🔄 "Settings reset after the update" — MIUI Sometimes resets security settings for updates. Solution: Backup before upgrading via Settings → System system → Backup.
• 🔒 "Your fingerprint doesn't work after you turn off the request, because you reset your biometrics. Solution: delete and add the fingerprint back to Settings. → Password and security → Fingerprint.
• ⚠️ "Security risks have been notified" — MIUI Solution: ignore it or disable notifications from Security in application settings.
• 📱 "The phone has become slower to work – this is due to the switching off of optimization MIUI. Solution: Incorporate Adaptive Performance in Developer Parameters.

If after all the manipulations, the password request still appears, check:

• 🔍 Are there any corporate policies on the phone (for example, if the device was issued by the company)
• 📦 Are there any third-party security applications installed (e.g. Avast, Kaspersky)
• 🔄 Is Find Device enabled in your Xiaomi account (it can block security changes)

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