Forgot the pattern lock on Xiaomi Redmi: 7 working ways to unlock (2026)

Forgetting the pattern lock on the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is a bad situation, but it's not a hopeless one. PIN-When a screen is locked after several failed attempts, the graphical pattern seems easy to remember, but this is often a cruel joke: users draw it automatically without thinking. Try again through 30 seconds/1 minute/5 And if you've never set up backup unlocking, it gets a lot harder.

Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several formal and informal methods of access recovery – from simple data entry Mi Account to complex manipulations through Fastboot or Fastboot. EDL-The key is to take your time with radical measures like a hard reset that erases all data. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock the Redmi Note models. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C, POCO X3/X4 And others, including those that work without being tied to a Xiaomi account. USB-smackdowns, so read carefully.

Warning: If your Redmi has enabled data encryption (Settings → Additional → Encryption) any reset via Recovery or Fastboot will result in permanent file loss, in which case the only chance to save data is unlocking through Mi Account or specialized services (about them below).

To avoid wasting time, determine which scenario is right for you:

• 🔓 Access to Mi Account: Use the official method through the linked account (section 2).
• 🔧 No access to the account and debugging is disabled: radical methods remain - Fastboot or EDL (section 4-5).

1 Unblocking through Mi Account - the official method

The most reliable and recommended method for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account, which works on all Redmi models if:

• 📧 The account was tied to the device before being blocked.

After 5 failed attempts to enter the pattern lock, the "Forgot password?" or "Unlock via Mi Account" button will appear on the screen.

1. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
2. Enter your password (if two-factor authentication is enabled, confirm with a code from SMS or Google Authenticator).
3. Confirm unlocking – the device will restart and you will be able to set a new pattern lock.

What if the button “Unlock via Mi Account” does not appear?

On some firmware (especially custom ones), this option may be hidden.

• Connect to Wi-Fi (if not connected).
• Click on the Lock screen Emergency call → enter # # #7378423# (service code to verify your account).
• If the code didn’t work, try entering any pattern lock 5 times in a row – the button should appear.

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If you have forgotten your Mi Account password, restore it through account.xiaomi.com. Use the linked email or phone number.

⚠️ Note: if the smartphone was purchased from hand and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, unlocking through the account will not be possible.

2. Unlock through ADB (if included USB-debugging)

The method is suitable for users who have previously included USB-If you haven't done that, skip this section, it won't work.

To unlock, you will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (you can download on the official website).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (is part of Android SDK Platform-Tools).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with ADB:
3. Check the connection of the device by the command:

Once you reboot, the pattern lock will be reset, and you can ask for a new one. If the command doesn't work, try the alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.ChooseLockGeneric

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|

Download and unpack Android SDK Platform-Tools|

Turn it on. USB-Debugging on a smartphone (if previously available)|

Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable-->

⚠️ Attention: on new versions MIUI 14+ This method may not work because of the increased protection, so try to run the adb shell su command first).

3. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

If previous methods didn’t work, the radical option is factory reset via Recovery Mode, which works on all Redmi models, but deletes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. Use it only as a last resort!

How to get in to Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off your smartphone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press the combination of Loudness up + Power and hold for 5-10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery menu.

In the Recovery menu, use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation.

1. Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (complete reset).
2. Confirm the action (usually you need to enter Yes).
3. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The smartphone will reboot and suggest that you configure it as new, and the pattern lock will be removed.

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Recovery is a universal method, but it deletes all data without recovery. Use it only if other methods have failed.

4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔧 USB-Debugging disabled, but access to Fastboot mode.
• 📦 Have a backup of the data (or it’s not important).
• 🖥️ On the PC installed drivers and Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone and press Volume Down + Power to enter the Fastboot (a hare image with the inscription Fastboot will appear).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with Fastboot.
3. Check the connection by the team:
4. Perform the reset:

After the reboot, the pattern lock will be reset, but all data will be deleted. On some models (Redmi Note 12 and later), an additional command may be required:

fastboot erase locksettings

5. Bypassing the lock through EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a service mode for firmware that allows you to bypass the lock even without the Mi Account:

• 🔧 Knowledge of working with firmware (risk of "bricking" of the device).
• 💻 Special utilities: Mi Flash Tool, QFil or EDL Authorizer.
• 📄 Firmware file for your model (download only from official sources!).

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
2. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (required for EDL).
3. Turn off the phone and press Volume up + Volume down + Power for 10-15 seconds (on some models you need to close the test points on the board).
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC – Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in the Device Manager.
5. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

Warnings:

• 🚨 The wrong firmware can turn your phone into a brick".
• 🔒 After the firmware through EDL You may need to log in to your Mi Account (if you have been linked to it).
• ⚠️ On new models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ newer) EDL frequently blocked by the manufacturer.

6. Alternative methods: Safe Mode and third-party utilities

If standard methods don't work, you can try to bypass the lock through Safe Mode or specialized programs, which don't guarantee 100% results, but sometimes they do.

Method 1: Downloading to Safe Mode

Some MIUI firmware in Safe Mode doesn't ask for a pattern lock.

1. On the lock screen, press the Power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Press and hold the option “Switch off (or turn off power)” before the request to go to Safe Mode appears.
3. Confirm that the phone will restart in safe mode.
4. If the key is not requested, delete the lock files via the File Manager (path: /data/system/gesture.key).

Method 2: Unlocking programs

There are utilities like Dr.Fone, Tenorshare 4uKey or iMyFone LockWiper that promise to reset the pattern lock without losing data.

• ⚠️ Fraud Risk: Many programs require payment but don’t work.
• 🛡️ Security: Do not download software from dubious sites – it may contain viruses.
• 📌 Efficiency: on new versions MIUI These utilities are often useless.

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Before using third-party programs, check reviews on forums (such as 4PDA or XDA Developers).

7. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If all independent attempts to unlock failed, you can contact the official Xiaomi service center.

What will be required:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport (for proof of identity).
• 💰 Payment for the service (cost depends on the model and the complexity of unlocking).

Xiaomi Service Centers can:

• Reset the Mi Account binding (if you provide proof of purchase).
• Unlock the pattern lock through specialized software (without data loss in some cases).
• Refuse the device to EDL-(a) if other methods have not helped).

Where can I find a service center?

Official partners of Xiaomi in Russia and CIS:

• 📍 On the website mi.com/service (Choose a country and a city).
• 🛒 In partner stores (for example, Svyaznoy, M. Video, Eldorado).
• 🔧 Unofficial services (check reviews before contacting!).

⚠️ Warning: Avoid handicraftsmen who offer 5 minutes of unlocking at a low cost, often resulting in a loss of warranty or damage to the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi