How to remove password from applications on Xiaomi: all working methods

Forgot the password from the application on Xiaomi or want to remove unnecessary lock? MIUI It offers several ways to protect sensitive data, but sometimes these security measures become burdensome. PIN-code from a banking app 20 times a day or when a child can’t open a game because of a forgotten parental password. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of deleting passwords from apps on Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO — from standard settings to bypassing the lock through ADB.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the device model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with the latest firmware, the method that is successfully used on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5 may not work. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal solutions, and also indicated unique features for new versions of MIUI, where standard methods can be blocked by the manufacturer.

1. Delete password through MIUI settings (standard method)

The easiest method is to use the built-in tools of the system, which is suitable if you remember the main password of the lock screen or PIN-The code of the device. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select Application Lock (on some versions – Application Protection).
3. Enter the current lock screen password or fingerprint for confirmation.
4. Click on the icon of the application from which you want to remove the password, and uncheck the tick or switch.

If the Block Apps item is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → Annexes → Permits → Special permits → Application lockdown
• 🔐 Some of them. POCO-Devices: Settings → Additionally. → Confidentiality → Application lockdown

Method limitation: on MIUI 14 with the latest security updates (January 2026+), this method may require additional authentication via Mi Account. If the system requests a username and password from a Xiaomi account and you do not remember them, move to the next section.

2. Reset password via Mi Account (if the screen PIN is forgotten)

If you don't remember the lock screen password, but the Mi Account is active, you can use the reset function through your account, which works even on a locked phone:

1. On the lock screen, enter any password 5 times in a row until the message Forgot the password appears.
2. Click on this caption and select Restore via Mi Account.
3. Enter the username and password from your Xiaomi account (if two-factor authentication is enabled, confirm the login via SMS or email).
4. Follow the system instructions to create a new screen password.

After resetting the screen password, you can go to the settings and remove the lock from the applications in the standard way (see section 1).

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If you do not have access to the email or phone number associated with Mi Account, try to restore access via account.xiaomi.com from another device.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and activated the function Data Protection in case of loss (enabled manually in the security settings), this method may not work, in which case you will need a full reset via Fastboot or contact the service center.

Bypassing the blocking through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try removing your password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires USB debugging and computer access, and is suitable for Xiaomi, where the application lock is implemented through system software rather than third-party launchers.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable (original or certified).
2. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
3. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
4. On your computer, open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider


adb shell pm clear com.miui.guardprovider

These commands will delete the data of the Guard Provider application, which is responsible for blocking applications in MIUI. After the device is restarted, the passwords from the applications will be removed.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) After this procedure, the fingerprint setting may be reset. We recommend that you make a backup copy beforehand through the Settings. → The phone. → Backup.

4. Resetting security settings (last resort)

If nothing works, the radical solution is to reset security settings, which will remove all passwords, fingerprints and Mi Account data from the device, but save user files (photos, videos, documents) suitable for MIUI 12-14.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up until the Mi logo (Recovery Mode) appears.
3. Select the language (volume buttons) and go to Wipe & Reset.
4. Select Wipe Security Data (on some firmwares – Erase Lock Settings).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After this procedure, all application locks will be removed, but you will need to reconfigure the lock screen and link Mi Account.

Features for new models (MIUI 14 and HyperOS)

Starting with MIUI 14 and the new HyperOS firmware (2026), Xiaomi has tightened its security policy, and now it may be necessary to remove passwords from apps:

• 📱 Confirmation through Mi Account even if you know the screen password.
• 🔐 Additional authentication by SMS when changing security settings.
• 🛡️ Lockdown ADB-commands for modifying system applications (on Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70).

On these devices, a standard Settings reset often leads to a call, "Confirm Identity with a phone number attached." If you're in this situation, try:

1. Sign in to your Xiaomi account on another device and confirm the action through Security Notices.
2. Use Fastboot to unlock the bootloader (requires permissions from Xiaomi).
3. Contact the service center with documents on the phone (if the device is guaranteed).

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On HyperOS, application blocking is integrated into the Mi Security Center system service, and deleting this service through ADB will cause the phone to fail!

6. Alternative methods (without loss of data)

If none of these methods worked, consider these options:

• 🔄 Temporary disabling of locking: In some versions MIUI You can set Temporary Unlock for 5 minutes via the application lock menu (long press on the icon).
• 📲 Third-party launchers: Installing an alternative launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher) can bypass system lockdown but does not guarantee 100% results.
• 🔧 Editing system files: You can edit a file via Root access or Magisk /data/system/locksettings.db, But it's risky for inexperienced users.

For the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13 Lite models, users report successful bypassing locks by creating a new user profile (Settings → System → Multiple Users).In a new profile, the application lock may not work, but this method requires checking on your version of MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting passwords from apps