How to change your password on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 ways to change your password

Forgot your Xiaomi Redmi password or want to update it for security?In this article, you will find the latest ways to change the password for all modern models – from Redmi Note 10 to Redmi 13C. We will look at not only the standard procedure through settings, but also options if you forget your current password, lose access to your Mi Account or need to reset. PIN-code SIM-map.

The process differs depending on which password you want to change: unlock the screen (pattern lock, PIN, fingerprint, Xiaomi account password (Mi Account) or PIN-code SIM-There are nuances to each case, like resetting the screen password through Fastboot would require a computer, and changing the Mi Account password could be done without a phone. MIUI: firmware MIUI 12-14 The security menu is slightly different from the older versions.

If you are afraid of losing your data when you reset your password, don’t worry: we will tell you where the information will be saved and where backup will be required. For root-righted Redmi owners, an alternative method has also been added via ADB.

1. How to change the screen unlock password (PIN, pattern lock, fingerprint)

This is the most common case of updating the password you use to unlock your smartphone every day, which takes less than a minute if you remember your current password.

Follow the instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Passwords and Security section (in) MIUI 14 may be called Security).
3. Select Screen Lock → enter the current password for confirmation.
4. Click Change the password of the lock screen.
5. Enter the new password twice and confirm.

If you use a fingerprint or facial recognition, you'll have to reconfigure it after you change your password. → Fingerprint data or facial recognition.

Make sure your phone is 30%+ charged

Connect to Wi-Fi (for sync with Mi Account)

Remember or write down a new password

Check that backup is enabled in Mi Cloud (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud)

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Important: If you forget your current screen password, go to the reset section. The standard way to change it won't work!

2. Reset your screen password if you forget it (without data loss)

Forgot the pattern lock or PIN-Don’t rush to reset your phone to factory settings – there are ways to get around locking without deleting data (if you have a Mi Account tied and sync enabled).

Option 1: Mi Account (works on MIUI 12-14):

1. On the lock screen, enter the wrong password 5 times - the button Forgot the password will appear.
2. Click on it and select Login via Mi Account.
3. Enter the username and password from your Xiaomi account (the one that is linked to the phone).
4. Follow the instructions for resetting the screen password.

Option 2: via Fastboot (you will need a computer):

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fastboot flashing unlock

This method will delete all data, but unlock your phone if you have Mi Account binding disabled. Read more about unlocking the bootloader in the special section.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A, 10A) Fastboot reset can block IMEI. Check the processor in the settings (about the phone) → Full specification → Processor).

3. Change the password of the Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

The Mi Account password is used to sync data, purchases from the Mi Store and unlock the device, and can be changed from both the phone and the website — even if the phone is locked.

Method 1: Through the telephone:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Click on the profile avatar → Mi Account.
3. Select Account Security → Password.
4. Enter your current password and enter a new one (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters).

Method 2: Through account.xiaomi.com:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from any device.
2. Log in and go to Security Settings → Password.
3. Confirm the change via email or SMS (depending on your account settings).

If you have forgotten your Mi Account password, click Forgot your password? on the login page and follow the recovery instructions via email or phone.Caution: when you restore your account, all sessions on your devices will be terminated - you will need to re-enter the password on all Xiaomi gadgets.

Once a month

Six months

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4. Shift PIN-code SIM-map

PIN-code SIM-A card is a separate password that is requested when you turn on your phone or reboot it, and can only be changed through the menu. SIM-maps, and you need to know the current PUK-code (it is indicated on the plastic holder) SIM-map).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map → Security SIM-map.
3. Click Change. PIN-code SIM-map.
4. Enter the current PIN, then a new one (usually 4 digits).

⚠️ Note: If you enter incorrectly 3 times in a row PIN, SIM-The card will be blocked and will require input PUK-Without it, you can't unlock the card, you'll have to contact the operator for a new one. SIM.

5. Unlocking the bootloader to reset the password (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work and the phone is locked, you can try unlocking the bootloader and resetting the password via Fastboot.This method is suitable for Redmi models with Qualcomm processors (for example, Redmi Note 11, 12 Pro).

Step 1: Unlock the Bootloader:

1. Download the Mi Unlock Tool on PC.
2. Turn on the phone Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in About Phone).
3. Activate OEM Unlock in Settings → For Developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when you turn off).
5. Run the Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions (you will need a tied Mi Account).

Step 2: Reset your password via Fastboot:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase locksettings

These commands will delete all user data and reset the lock settings, and once the phone is rebooted, it will look like new.

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Before unlocking the bootloader, back up your data via Mi Cloud or TWRP (if installed). After resetting via Fastboot, you can't recover files without a backup.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you change your password, you often have common problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 "Incorrect current password - check the keyboard layout and the character register. If you forget your password, use Mi Account recovery.
• 📵 "No button, "Forgot your password?" means your phone is out of sync with Mi Cloud. Connect to Wi-Fi and try again.
• ⚠️ "Device locked after reset" - this is activated protection Mi Cloud Lock. requires data input from the associated account.
• 🔌 "Fastboot doesn’t see phone – install Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers, try another one USB-cable.

If your fingerprint or facial recognition stops working after you change your password, delete it in your settings and add it again.

1. Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select Fingerprint Data or Face Recognition.
3. Delete old data and add new ones.

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Always link your Mi Account to your phone and enable sync with Mi Cloud. This is the only way to unlock your device without losing data if you forget your password.

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