How to lock Xiaomi phone remotely: the full guide 2026

Losing or stealing a smartphone is stressful, especially if the device stores personal data, photos or access to banking applications. Xiaomi phone owners have several ways to remotely lock the device to protect information from outsiders. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from official Mi Cloud services to alternative solutions through Google Find My Device and telecom operators.

It is important to act quickly: the sooner you lock your device, the lower the risk of data leakage or unauthorized purchases. We will describe each step in detail, including nuances for different models (Redmi, POCO, Mi), and also tell you what to do if the phone is turned off or its settings are reset. At the end of the article, answers to frequent questions and a checklist of emergency actions.

1. Blocking through Mi Cloud (official method)

The most reliable method is to use the Mi Cloud service, which is linked to a Xiaomi account, which works even if you have a Xiaomi account. SIM-The card is extracted, but requires that the phone be enabled to access the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile data).

Instructions:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account (the same as your phone).
• 📱 In Devices, select the lost smartphone. If it's not on the list, check if it's linked to your account.
• 🔒 Click Find the device, then Lock. The system will prompt you to enter a new password (minimum 6 characters).
• 📌 Add a message to the lock screen (such as a number to contact) – this will help the honest finder return the phone.

If the phone is turned off, the lock will work on the next connection to the network. Importantly, after locking through Mi Cloud, you can only unlock the device through the same account, even after resetting the settings (Mi Account Lock function).

⚠️ Note: If you do not remember the data from Mi Account, restore access in advance - after blocking this will be impossible without confirmation through the SMS/email, phone-bound.

Make sure your phone is linked to Mi Account|

Check if the device is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi/mobile data) |

Prepare a new password for blocking (minimum 6 characters) |

Save your phone IMEI (in case you contact the police)

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2 Use Google Find My Device

If Mi Cloud is not available (e.g., no account is tied), you can use Google Find My Device, which works on all Android devices, including Xiaomi, but requires:

• 📱 Log in to Google account on your phone.
• 🔄 Included Remote Functions in Settings (Settings) → Google → Security → Find the device).
• 🌍 Internet access by telephone.

How to block:

1. Open google.com/android/find and log in to your Google account.
2. Select the lost device on the map.
3. Click Lock the device and follow the instructions.

The advantage of this method is that you can display a message on the lock screen and a phone number for communication, but unlike the Mi Cloud, once you reset the lock, the lock is removed.

Mi Cloud|

Google Find My Device|

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Blocking through the operator (by IMEI)

If the phone is stolen and remote locking is not possible (e.g., the device is turned off), you can ask the carrier to block the IMEI, which will make the phone unusable for use in the networks of any operator in Russia and most countries.

To block you will need:

• 📄 Passport of the owner.
• 📱 IMEI phone (can be found on the box, in the check or via *#06# from another device).
• 📞 SIM-The card that was on the phone (or the contract for its registration).

Procedure:

1. Call the operator support (for example, 0611 for MegaFon, 0890 for Beeline) or visit the communication salon.
2. Report theft/loss and provide IMEI.
3. The operator will lock the device in the database for 1-3 days.

⚠️ Attention: Lockdown IMEI It doesn't erase data from your phone. If the device didn't have a password, attackers can extract information through a PC connection.

4.What to do if the phone is turned off or dropped

If the phone is turned off, the remote lock will only work after it's turned on and connected to the Internet.

• 🔄 Check your device status regularly in Mi Cloud or Google Find My Device.
• 📞 Contact the operator and request a lock. IMEI (see section 3).
• 📝 Report to the police – this will be needed to unlock the IMEI In the future (if you have a phone).

If the phone is already reset to factory settings, the remote lock capabilities depend on the model:

• 📱 On devices with Mi Account Lock (all models after 2018) after reset will require data input from the tied Mi Account.
• 🔓 On older models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1 etc.) the lock is removed by the discharge.

5. Alternative methods: SMS-teams and third-party applications

If the standard methods do not work, you can try:

1. SMS-Teams (for older models):

Some Xiaomi devices support remote control via SMS, for example, on the Redmi Note 3 or Mi 5 you can send a message to a lost phone with the text:

#lock# new password

Conditions:

• 📶 SIM-The card must be active and inserted into the phone.
• 🔧 The function must be enabled in advance in the settings (Settings) → Additionally. → SMS-team).

Third-party annexes:

Apps like Cerberus or Prey offer advanced search and lock features, but require pre-installing and customization, such as Cerberus.

• 📸 Take a photo from the front camera when incorrectly entering the password.
• 🔊 Turn on the siren even in silent mode.
• 📍 Track location without connecting to Mi Cloud.

⚠️ Note: Third-party applications cannot be installed after losing your phone, and these services must be set up in advance.

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6. Actions after blocking: how to protect data

Remote locking is just the first step, so you can be completely safe.

1. Change the passwords:

• 🔑 From all accounts to which the phone was linked (social networks, mail, banks).
• 🏦 Special attention to mobile banks and payment systems (SberPay, Google Pay).

2. Revoke access:

• 📱 In Google account, remove your phone from the list of trusted devices (myaccount.google.com/security).
• 🔐 In Mi Account, turn off data synchronization (Settings) → Mi Account → Synchronization).

3. Check financial transactions:

• 💳 Block Bank Cards Linked to Google Pay or Mi Pay.
• 📊 Check the payment history of the last day.

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7. How to unlock your phone after finding it

If the phone is found, you can remove the lock:

• 🔓 Through Mi Cloud – Select your device and click Unlock.
• 📱 Entering the password set when the remote lock is removed.
• 🔑 If you have reset settings, you will need to enter data from Mi Account (with the active function Mi Account Lock).

If the lock was through Google Find My Device, the unlock will happen automatically the next time you connect to the Internet.

If you block IMEI by the operator, contact support and provide:

• 📄 Copy of passport.
• 📋 Police report (if phone stolen).
• 📱 IMEI device.

FAQ: Frequent questions