How to log into your Xiaomi account from another phone: 5 proven ways

Switching to a new smartphone or temporarily using someone else’s device often forces Xiaomi users to log in to their Mi Account. Without access to a linked account, you won’t be able to sync data, use cloud storage, or even unlock some of the phone’s features, and the problem becomes more complicated if you don’t have an old device with an already authorized profile or you’ve forgotten your password.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to log into a Xiaomi account from another phone, from standard authorization to bypassing locks when access is lost. We will focus on the nuances of security: how to keep access to an account forever and what to do if the system requests confirmation through an old device. All methods are tested on MIUI 14/15 firmware and are relevant for models from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Standard login via login and password

The most obvious way is by email or phone number, and if you remember the login data, it takes less than a minute, but even here, there are pitfalls: the system can request additional confirmation if it notices a new device trying to log in.

To log into Mi Account in the standard way:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Xiaomi account on the new phone.
• 🔑 Enter the email or phone number associated with your account.
• 🔐 Please enter your password (if you forgot, go to the recovery section).
• ✅ Confirm the entrance through SMS or email (if the system requests it).

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If the system asks for "confirmation on a trusted device" but you don't have one, try logging in through the web version of Mi Account on your computer. Sometimes this works as a workaround.

On some models (e.g. POCO F5 or Redmi K60), a notification of “unusual activity” may appear after entering the password.

1. Click This is me in the window that appears.
2. Confirm the action through SMS-code.
3. If the code doesn’t come, check the Spam folder or request a resubmission.

2. Entrance through QR-code (if you have access to an old phone)

If your old Xiaomi smartphone is on hand and you already have an account logged in, you can use a scan. QR-This method works even without knowing the password and does not require confirmation of the user's password. SMS.

Instructions for authorization through QR:

• 📱 On your new phone, go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Enter through QR.
• 🖼️ On your old phone, open Settings. → Xiaomi account → Scanner. QR.
• 🔍 Scan the code from the screen of the new device.
• ✅ Confirm the login on your old phone (entry may be required) PIN-lock-screen).

Make sure both phones have Wi-Fi or mobile internet on.

Sync time on devices (more than 5 minutes apart blocks scanning)

Turn off VPN – it can interfere with location verification

The battery charge of both phones should be above 20%.

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It's important: QR-The login code is valid for 2 minutes. If you don't scan, update it on a new phone. This method doesn't work if the old device has Scanner disabled. QR" In the account settings or phone is in Offline mode.

3. Restoration of access in case of loss of password

Forgot the Mi Account password? Don't panic -- it can be restored via email or phone number. SIM-If you change your number or lose access to your email, it's going to be a little bit more complicated.

Step-by-step instructions for recovery:

1. On the account login screen, click Forgot your password.
2. Choose the recovery method: Email or Phone.
3. Enter the email address or number associated with the account.
4. Get a confirmation code (check the Spam folder for email).
5. Create a new password (at least 8 characters, with capital letters and numbers).

Email.

By phone number.

Through backup email.

Never rebuilt.

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If the system says “This account does not exist” or “Incorrect email/phone”, check:

• 📧 Correctness of the address input (frequent error – unnecessary gaps or typos in the domain).
• 📞 Relevance of the phone number (if changed) SIM, Link a new number in your account settings).
• 🌐 Account Region (Chinese Mi Accounts are restored via account.xiaomi.com, global accounts via account.huami.com for wearable devices).

4. Bypassing the lock "Confirmation on a trusted device"

One of the most common problems is that the system requires a validation of a "trusted device" that you no longer have.

• 🔒 You have not logged in to your account for more than 6 months).
• 📍 Attempt to enter from another country.
• 📱 The old device was reset to factory settings.

Solutions to bypass this blockage:

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If the system asks for “confirmation on a trusted device” but it does not exist, the only official way to resolve the problem (other than support) is to wait, and after 30-60 days, the lock can be reset automatically when you try again to log in.

5. Sign in via Google account (for some models)

Xiaomi phones with MIUI firmware for the global market (not the Chinese version) sometimes have an alternative method of logging in via a linked Google account.

• 🤖 Google account was authorized on the phone.
• 📱 The device was not reset to factory settings.
• 🔄 Synchronization with Google has been enabled.

How to try this method:

1. At the stage of signing in to Mi Account, click Other Sign-in Methods.
2. Select Sign in via Google (if you don’t have this option, it’s not the right way to go).
3. Log in to your Google account.
4. Confirm the account(s) (may be required) SMS-code).

This method doesn't work on all devices, like the Xiaomi 13T or POCO X5 Pro, it's available, but it's not available on the Redmi A2, and if the "Google Sign in" option isn't on the menu, then your model doesn't support it.

6 What to do if your account is blocked

If after several failed login attempts, the system showed a message "Account is blocked", do not try to log in again - this will only make the situation worse.

Reasons for blocking Mi Account:

• 🔓 Repeatedly entering the wrong password (more than 5 times in a row).
• 📍 Attempting to enter from an unusual location (e.g, VPN foreign-country).
• 🤖 Suspicion of bot activity (too frequent requests for recovery).
• 📵 Use of informal methods of circumvention of locks.

How to unblock your account:

1. Wait 24 hours and try to log in again (if the lock is temporary).
2. If the lock is permanent, contact Xiaomi with a photo of your passport and check on your device.
3. Chinese accounts (@xiaomi.cn) may need a Chinese phone number to recover.

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If your account is blocked due to “suspicious activity,” try logging in via another account. IP-address (e.g. from mobile internet instead of Wi-Fi) sometimes helps to reset temporary lockdown.

7. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try more sophisticated methods, they require technical skills and can lead to data loss or device lockdown, use them at your own risk!

Method 1: Through ADB (for unlocked bootloader)

If the phone is enabled debugging over USB and unlocked the bootloader, you can try to delete account files via ADB:

adb shell


su




rm -rf /data/system/users/0/accounts.db




rm -rf /data/system/users/0/accounts.db-journal




reboot

After the reboot, the phone can allow you to create a new account.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (requires TWRP)

If you have a custom TWRP recap on your phone, you can manually delete Mi Account files:

1. Load to TWRP (Hold Power + Volume Up).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete folders: /data/data/com.xiaomi.account//data/data/com.miui.cloudservice/
4. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about signing in to Mi Account