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

Forgot your Xiaomi password or want to update it for security? In this article, you will find the latest ways to change the password on any smartphone brand — from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 14. We will analyze not only the standard procedure through settings, but also options for cases when the phone is locked or you need to reset MI-account.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the type of password: it can be a pattern lock, PIN-For example, changing the unlock password takes 2 minutes, and re-establishing access to MI-account through support can take several days. We will describe each scenario in detail so that you can choose the right one.

If you're here because of a forgotten password, don't panic. In 90% of cases, you can restore access without losing data. The key is not to try to match it repeatedly, otherwise the phone may lock for 24 hours. Then you'll learn how to do the right thing.

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

This is the most common case when you need to update your current password or PIN-The procedure is the same for all modern Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 Xiaomi 13T. You'll need it:

• 🔓 Current password or PIN-code (if you forgot - see section 3)
• 📱 Access to phone settings (not blocked)
• ⚡ Battery charge of at least 20% (in case of resetting)

Steps for shifting:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select Screen Lock.
3. Enter your current password/PIN to confirm.
4. Select a new type of lock (PIN, Password or pattern lock).
5. Come up with and confirm a new combination.

Important: If you select a pattern lock, the system will prompt you to create a backup. PIN-Don't miss this step, no backup. PIN Recovering access with a forgotten pattern lock will be extremely difficult.

2. Change the password from the Mi Account (MI-account)

The MI-account password is not the same as the screen unlock password, but it is used to synchronize data, purchases from the Mi Store and access Xiaomi services, and if you forget it, you can restore it through an email or phone associated with your account.

Instructions for changing the MI-account password:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from any device.
2. Press Enter. → Forgot the password?.
3. Choose the recovery method: by email or phone number.
4. Enter the confirmation code received in the message.
5. Create and save a new password (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters).

If you do not have access to the linked email/phone:

• 📩 Try to restore email access through support (e.g. Gmail or Mail.ru).
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi with documents confirming ownership of the device (checks, box).

3.What to do if you forget the password to unlock the screen

This is complicated if your phone is locked and your current password is unknown, and there are 3 options, depending on what data you have stored:

The most reliable method is to unlock through MI-account:

1. On the locked screen, click Forgot your password? (appears after 5 unsuccessful attempts).
2. Enter the username and password from MI-account.
3. Confirm the unlock via SMS or email.

If this method does not work:

• 🔍 Use Find Device (you need to log in to your MI-account and select the option "Unblock").
• ⚠️ If nothing works, you only have to reset through Recovery (see Section 5) and delete all data from your phone!

4. How to change your fingerprint or Face ID password

Biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition) are an addition to a master password, not a replacement, to update or add a new fingerprint:

Steps to change your fingerprint:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Fingerprint.
2. Enter the current one. PIN-code or password (required!).
3. Click Remove the imprint for the old or Add the imprint for the new.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (attach your finger to the scanner 6-8 times).

For Face ID (Face Recognition):

• 👤 Go to Settings. → Passwords and security → Facial recognition.
• 🔄 Click Update Face Data and go through the scanning process again.
• 💡 Tip: Do it in good lighting, without glasses or headgear.

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If your fingerprint is no longer recognized after you update your MIUI, try removing it and adding it again, often solving the problem.

5. Hard password reset (if nothing helps)

This is the last resort that is used if:

• 🔒 Unlock password is forgotten and there is no access to MI-account.
• 📵 The phone does not respond to other ways to unlock.
• 🔄 You need to sell/transfer the phone by deleting all data.

Warning: Recovery removes all data from your phone without recovery, including photos, contacts and apps. If you have backed up to Mi Cloud, the data can be restored after unlocking.

Instructions for discharge:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the buttons Volume up + Power (on some models – Volume up + Volume down + Power).
3. Wait for the Mi logo to appear and release the buttons – you will be taken to Recovery Mode.
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
5. After resetting, the phone will restart in factory condition.

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If the phone requires you to enter the old MI-account password after reset, then the Device Protection function was turned on, in which case you can unlock the phone only through official Xiaomi support with confirmation of purchase.

6. How to protect your phone after changing your password

Changing your password is only half the battle, so you can avoid problems in the future.

Safety recommendations:

• 🔐 Use unique screen and MI-account passwords (don’t repeat the same combination).
• 📱 Turn on the settings. → Passwords and security → Device protection – this will link your phone to your Mi Account.
• ☁️ Set up automatic backup in Mi Cloud (photos, contacts, notes).
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI — Newer versions often fix security vulnerabilities.

Also useful:

• 📲 Install Google Find My Device app to help you find or lock your phone when you lose it.
• 🔑 Save the backup code for accessing the MI-account in a safe place (for example, in the password manager).

If you often forget passwords, consider using a password manager (like Bitwarden or KeePass) that stores all combinations in encrypted form and automatically substitutes them when needed.

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