How to remove the lock screen password on Xiaomi

The situation when the smartphone owner forgets the digital code or graphics to log in is one of the most common problems in the world of mobile technology. Modern operating systems, including the MIUI shell from Xiaomi, are designed with a focus on maximum protection of personal data of the user, making it impossible to easily bypass the protection without losing information. If you are wondering how to remove the password of the lock screen on Xiaomi, you need to understand that there are several scenarios, each of which has its consequences for the safety of files.

In most cases, deleting the password completely requires resetting the device to factory settings, which will inevitably lead to the removal of all photos, contacts and applications. However, there are methods that allow you to access the system or remove the lock with minimal loss, if certain conditions were met in advance, such as binding a Mi Account or enabling debugging over USB. Next, we will discuss in detail all available methods of unlocking, from standard recovery procedures to radical measures.

It's important to be aware of the difference between a temporary lock on the screen and the full encryption that is used in modern versions of Android, and it's encryption that makes it impossible to retrieve data without entering a password, even if you connect the phone's memory to the computer directly, so before you start any manipulation, you should weigh the importance of data security and the need to access the device right now.

Using a Mi Account to Reset a Lock

The most civilized and safe way to block is to use the Xiaomi cloud service. If your device has logged in to your Mi Account and enabled the Find Device function, you can remotely erase the lock data via your browser. This method is effective only if there is an active Internet connection on the locked smartphone, since the command must come to the device from the server.

To start the procedure, you need to go to the official website of the Xiaomi cloud service from any other device, whether it is a computer or another phone, and by entering your credentials, you will get access to the control panel, which will display the location of your gadget and the list of available commands, among which we are interested in the option “Clean the device” or “Wipe Data”, which will delete the password along with all the contents of internal memory.

• 📱 Go to i.mi.com and log in under your login.
• 📍 Select the desired device from the list of connected gadgets in the menu.
• 🗑️ Click the “Clean the Device” button and confirm your actions.
• 🔄 Wait for the command to be executed, after which the phone will restart.

It’s worth noting that once you do this, the phone will return to factory settings, which means that all personal files will be permanently deleted, but you can reconfigure the device and log in to your account by restoring data from the backup if it was created automatically.

⚠️ Warning: Remote cleaning will only work if the locked phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile internet.If the device is offline, the command will be executed as soon as it appears on the network.

Reset via Recovery (Hard Reset) menu

If you can't access your account or you can't get internet on your phone, the only option is to force a reset via the Recovery Mode recovery menu, which is built into the firmware at a low level and is available even when the screen is locked, and this method requires physical manipulation of the volume and power buttons.

The process of entering recovery mode may vary depending on your Xiaomi model, but most often you need to press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears or you go to the menu with a black background and colored lines. Navigation in this menu is done with volume buttons, and selection is done with the on button.

In the recovery menu, you need to find Wipe Data or Delete Data. Once you select this item, the system will request confirmation, often requiring you to type in the word "yes" or select "Confirm," and the formatting process will begin after confirmation, which will take from a few seconds to a couple of minutes.

It's important to understand that this method is the crudest and leaves no way to retreat.Hard Reset removes the partition with user data, leaving only system files intact.If your phone has been stolen, this method will also remove the tracking ability, so only use it on personal devices.

⚠️ Note: Some new models with HyperOS shell or fresh MIUI After reset, you may need to enter a password from a previously synchronized Google account or Mi Account (protection) FRP). Make sure you remember this data.

Forgot Password on Older versions of MIUI

Owners of devices with older versions of the Android operating system and the MIUI shell (roughly before version 9-10) may encounter the presence of a “Forgot Password” button directly on the lock screen, which allowed them to reset the pattern lock or digital code by entering a login and password from a Google or Xiaomi account associated with the device.

To use this method, you need to enter a password or a picture several times incorrectly, and after the fifth or sixth attempt, the screen should show the words “Forgot the password” or “Forgot the pattern lock”, clicking on this link will redirect you to the authorization screen.

Unfortunately, this method doesn’t work in the current environment, as Google eliminated the ability to reset screen passwords through an account for security reasons a few years ago. However, on devices that haven’t been updated for a long time and run on older versions of Android, this loophole can still be active.

If you're lucky enough to have a button, just enter the account details that were used on the phone before, the system will check the credentials and, if successful, suggest installing a new security method or removing it completely, which is the only way to save the data without losing information.

Unlocking through Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

Sometimes the locking problem is not because of a forgotten password, but because of a conflicting application that has installed its own lock screen or a virus that mimics the system, in which case it helps to download in Safe Mode, which disables all third-party applications.

To enter this mode on Xiaomi, you usually need to press the turn off button, and when the reboot menu appears, hold your finger for a long time on the “Switch off” or “Reboot” option. Some models require you to press the volume down button while the system boots after turning off.

After booting in Safe Mode (usually there is a corresponding inscription in the corner of the screen), try unlocking the phone. If the standard system password is not requested or the device is unlocked, then the third-party application is to blame. You should immediately delete the recently installed programs or those that have device administrator rights.

• 🛡️ Safe mode disables all user applications.
• 🔍 Allows you to remove viral blocking programs.
• 🚫 It doesn’t help if you forget the system. PIN-code.
• ⚙️ To get out of the mode, it is enough to simply restart the phone.

The good thing about this method is that it doesn't require a data reset, and if the cause of the lock was a software failure or malware, then once the culprit is removed in normal mode, the problem will disappear, but if the system requires a password even in safe mode, then the lock is at the core level of the system.

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Before you uninstall applications in Safe Mode, go to the settings and check the list of Device Administrators. Often, viruses are prescribed there to prevent their removal.

Third-party programs to remove the lock

There are many software packages on the Internet that promise to remove the lock screen password on Xiaomi without losing data. Popular utilities like Dr.Fone, Tenorshare 4uKey or iMyFone LockWiper can really help, but their effectiveness depends on the phone model and the Android version.

The principle of such programs often consists in exploiting loader vulnerabilities or using ADB debugging bridges. Most of them require that the phone pre-debug USB. If this function was disabled by default (and it is on most devices), the programs will only be able to perform a standard reset to factory settings, which you can do yourself.

There are risks to using third-party software: first, paid services that often require payment after scanning your device, and second, you're giving access to your device to unknown software, which may not be secure from a privacy perspective.

However, for some older Samsung and Xiaomi models with specific chipsets, there are tools that allow you to reset your password while saving photos and contacts. But for modern models with FBE (File Based Encryption) encryption, there is no miracle: without a password, the encryption key will not recover.

⚠️ Be careful when downloading "cracked" versions of unlock programs. Very often, such files contain real-life viruses-stylers that will steal passwords from your browsers and banking applications on your computer.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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The only guaranteed way to remove a password on a modern Xiaomi is to completely reset your data, so regular backups to the cloud are a critical habit.