How to Block a Stolen Xiaomi Phone: 7 Ways to Save Data

Losing or stealing a Xiaomi smartphone is stressful, but it’s not time to panic. The first 30 minutes after a device goes missing are critical to blocking access to personal data, banking apps and accounts. Unlike the iPhone, where the lock is tied to Apple ID, Xiaomi has its own nuances, from Find Device to manually deleting data via Mi Account.

In this article, 7 proven ways to block Xiaomi when you steal, including little-known features like Remote Control via the browser and emergency reset via Google Find My Device. SIM-The data is not always saved by fraudsters from accessing your data, and why even a factory reset does not always save fraudsters from accessing your data.All instructions are relevant for models from 2020-2026 (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T).

1. Emergency lock via Mi Account (works even without SIM)

The fastest way to block Xiaomi is to use the company’s official Find Device service, which works independently of the operator and the operator. SIM-card, the main thing is that the device is tied to the Mi Account and has access to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile data).

How to do this:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account (the same as your phone).
• 📱 In Devices, select the missing smartphone, and if it's not on the list, it's not tied to your account (see the Mi Account section).
• 🔒 Click Lock Device and set a temporary password (minimum 6 characters).This password will be requested every time you turn on your phone.
• 📍 Optionally: Activate the Show Last Location option to see the phone’s coordinates (if it’s connected to the network).

⚠️ Warning: If the attacker has already turned off the phone or extracted it SIM-the card, the lock will only work after the next connection to the Internet, however, the lock password will remain in the system and will be requested even after resetting (on devices with a computer). MIUI 12+).

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If you have two-factor authentication enabled in Mi Account, the system will request prior to blocking. SMS-code or confirmation via backup email!

2.Remote erasure of data: when blocking is not enough

If your phone has stored critical data (document photos, bank passwords, work correspondence), locking may not be enough, in which case use the remote reset function via Mi Account, which will completely clear the internal memory of the device, but you will not be able to cancel the action.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Mi Cloud → Find Device → Select your device.
2. Click Erase Data and Confirm Action.
3. Enter the password from Mi Account for confirmation.
4. Wait for a notification of a successful reset (can take up to 10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Once reset, it will not be possible to track your phone through Find Device! Use this option only if you are sure that you will not be able to return the device. 9A) Mi Account reset does not delete data from SD-map.

Make sure there are no important unsynchronized data on the phone | Check backups in Mi Cloud/Google Drive | Save phone IMEI (on a box or in a check) | Untie the device from banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff, etc.)

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3.Blocking through Google Find My Device (if Mi Account is not tied)

If you haven’t used or forgotten your Mi Account password, use Google Find My Device, which works on all Android devices, including Xiaomi, provided:

• 🔹 The phone was linked to a Google account.
• 🔹 Remote management and geodata are included in the settings.
• 🔹 The device is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi/mobile).

How to lock your phone:

1. Go to Google Find My Device and log in.
2. Select the missing device from the list.
3. Press the Safe Device → Lock the device.
4. Set a new password (it will replace the current pattern lock/PIN).
5. Add a message with a contact number (optional).

🔍 Important: Google blocking is less secure than Mi Account because the password is removed after the Hard Reset, but it is better than nothing – an attacker will not be able to access the data without entering a password.

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4. Blocking SIM-card and bank cards: what to do first

While you are locking your phone, attackers can take advantage of your phone. SIM-A card to reset passwords or confirm payments. SIM! It can be done:

• 📞 Calling the operator (support numbers: *111# for MegaFon, *500# for Beeline, 0611 for MTS).
• 🌐 Through the personal account on the operator's website (section Management) SIM).
• 🏦 At the communication salon (take a passport).

💳 Bank cards: If payment applications were tied to the phone (Sberbank Online, Tinkoff, Google Pay), immediately:

1. Block cards via an online bank or by phone hotline.
2. Untie the device from payment services (in the bank security settings).
3. Remove your phone from the list of trusted devices in Google Smart Lock (if you used auto-sign-in).

5 How to lock your phone if it’s off or without internet

If the phone is turned off, it is removed. SIM-The map, or it's in airplane mode, remote locking won't work right away:

⚠️ Attention: IMEI-locking does not interfere with the use of the phone over Wi-Fi, but makes it useless for calls and mobile Internet.

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Even if the phone is off, don't delete it from Mi Account! once it's connected to the network, you can track or lock it.

6 What to do if the phone was not tied Mi Account

If you've never registered a Mi Account or tied a phone to it, remote locking is very limited.

• 🔐 Use Google Find My Device (if your phone is linked to a Google account).
• 📱 Contact the police with IMEI — The only way to officially lock the device.
• 🔄 If the phone is found, reset it to factory settings manually (hold the Power Button). + Volume up when switched on).

🔧 Technical nuance: On some Xiaomi models (for example, the model is not available, POCO F3 or Redmi K40) Even without Mi Account, you can enable Factory Reset Protection, FRP). For that:

1. Before you steal your phone, go to Settings → Google → Security.
2. Activate the option to lock the device after reset.
3. Once the settings are reset, the phone will require data input from the last synchronized Google account.

7.How to protect the new Xiaomi phone from theft: prevention

To minimize the risks in the future, set up your Xiaomi to follow these rules:

• 🔒 Link your phone to your Mi Account and enable Find Device (Settings) → Mi Account → Find Device).
• 🔄 Activate Automatic Sync with Mi Cloud (Photos, Contacts, Notes).
• 📱 Set the password on SIM-map (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Lockdown SIM-map).
• 🛡️ Turn on Reset Protection (FRP) Google-settings.
• 📍 Save it. IMEI phone in a safe location (e.g. Mi Cloud notes).

📌 Tip: Install the Xiaomi Security app and enable Anti-Theft option, which allows you to take a hidden photo of a thief when you enter your password incorrectly and send it to your email.

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Set up a backup email and phone to restore access in Mi Account, which will help unlock your account if the primary number is lost.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi blocking