How to Lock Your Xiaomi Phone Remotely: The Complete 2026 Guide

Losing or stealing a Xiaomi smartphone is stressful, but modern technology minimizes the risks. Remote locking not only prevents attackers from accessing personal data, but also increases the chances of a gadget returning. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of remote blocking, including official Mi Account services, Google tools, and alternative methods for emergency cases.

It is important to understand that the effectiveness of the lock depends on the pre-setting of the device. If you have never activated Find My Device or linked a Mi Account, some methods will not be available. SIM-We'll look at each scenario with Xiaomi, Redmi and the other models. POCO, issued after 2018.

Note: all of the described actions are in accordance with Xiaomi’s privacy policy and do not violate the law. If the phone is stolen, we recommend that you file an additional report to the police – this can help with the search.

1. Blocking through the official Mi Cloud service

The most reliable way is to use the built-in Mi Cloud feature, which works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 9 firmware and later.

• 🔹 Mi Account activated (linked to device)
• 🔹 Geolocation access enabled (optional, but recommended)
• 🔹 Internet connection (mobile network or Wi-Fi)

If these conditions are met, follow the instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your account.
2. In the Devices section, select the lost phone from the list.
3. Click Find the device, then Lock.
4. Specify the lock PIN (minimum 6 digits) and the confirmation message that will be displayed on the screen.
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After locking the phone:

• 🔒 Stop responding to physical buttons (except switching off)
• 📵 Disconnect from Google and social media accounts (if sync is enabled)
• 📍 It will display its location on the map (if enabled). GPS)

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If the phone has Anti-Theft enabled (in Settings → Mi Account → Security), an attacker will not be able to reset the device to factory settings without entering your Mi Account password.

2 Use Google Find My Device

If the Mi Account is not tied or the phone is dead, Google Find My Device will come to the rescue, and it works on all Android devices, including Xiaomi, provided:

• 📱 The phone is on and connected to the internet
• 🔑 Login to Google account is done on the device
• 📍 Find the device is activated in the settings (Settings) → Google → Security)

To lock the phone:

1. Open Google Find My Device in your browser.
2. Select the lost device from the list (if there are several).
3. Press Lock the device.
4. Enter a new PIN and message for the lock screen (e.g., a number for communication).
5. Confirm the lockdown.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work if the phone is turned off or in airplane mode.
• ❌ An attacker can reset his phone via Recovery Mode if Mi Account protection is not activated
• ✅ Allows data to be deleted remotely (Clean the device function)

Blocking through the operator (by IMEI)

If the phone is stolen and the remote methods don't work, you can lock the device down with an IMEI, a unique identifier, which won't bring the phone back, but it will make it useless for the attacker.

1. Find your phone’s IMEI (as indicated on the box, in the check, or ascertained via the *#06# command on another device).
2. Contact the support service of your operator (for example, MTS, Beeline, MegaFon) with a passport and documents on the phone.
3. Please submit a request for blocking by IMEI.

What does the IMEI locking give you:

• 📵 The phone will not be able to connect to any mobile network in Russia
• 🔧 It doesn’t help if you use your phone over Wi-Fi or abroad.
• ⚖️ Can help with the search when contacting the police

⚠️ Attention: Blocking by IMEI Once activated, the phone will not be used even after returning.

4. Alternative methods: SIM-map and third-party applications

If basic methods are not available, consider these options:

Locking through SIM-map

Some operators (e.g. Tele2) offer Anti-theft service that blocks the use of anti-theft. SIM-map and send SMS to a lost phone with a lock command:

1. Call the operator and request a SIM lock.
2. Indicate that the phone is lost - you will be sent a special code.
3. When you turn on the phone from this SIM-card-locking.

Third-party annexes

Apps like Cerberus or Prey Anti Theft allow you to remotely lock your phone, even if it’s not tied to your Mi Account.

• 🛡️ Cerberus – a hidden application with the function of blocking and photographing a thief
• 🔍 Prey – tracks location and can erase data

Cons of third-party solutions:

• ⚠️ Requires administrator rights (can be removed by an attacker)
• ⚠️ Paid functions in premium versions

5 What to do if the phone is turned off or discharged

If the Xiaomi device is turned off, the remote lock will only work after it is turned on and connected to the Internet.

1. Don’t panic – wait until the phone is back online.
2. Check Mi Cloud every 2-3 hours for the last known location.
3. Activate notifications in Google Find My Device – you will receive an email when the phone turns on.

If the phone is dead but you know its approximate location (like lost homes), connect the charger to a smart outlet (if there is one nearby).Some Xiaomi models (like the Mi Smart Plug) allow power to be turned on remotely via the Mi Home app.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stolen and turned off, don't try to find it yourself! contact the police with the latest location data (from Mi Cloud or Google Maps).

6 How to unlock your phone after you return

If you can return the device, you can unlock it:

• 🔑 Through Mi Cloud – log in to your account and select Unblock
• 📱 Enter the PIN code you specified when blocking
• 📧 Using an email link (if you use Google Find My Device)

If you forgot your PIN:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. In the Security section, select Device Management.
3. Find the locked phone and click Delete Device (SMS confirmation will be required).

Important: Once unlocked by deleting the device from the Mi Account, all data on the phone will be erased! This method should only be used if other methods are not available.

Comparison of blocking methods

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FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi blocking

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The most reliable way to protect is to combine Mi Account + Google Find My Device + pre-installing antivirus with anti-theft function, which covers 90% of loss or theft scenarios.