Forgot the password on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all working ways to unlock in 2026

The forgotten password on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a problem that thousands of users face every year, especially when the phone stores important data, such as photos, correspondence or work documents. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several official and informal unlock methods that work even on the latest versions of MIUI 14.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from a simple reset via Mi Account to complex manipulations with Fastboot and ADB. Importantly, not all methods save data, so first assess the risks. If the phone is synchronized with a Xiaomi account, the chances of successful unlock without loss are much higher.

We warn you that third-party methods like the Miracle Box or SP Flash Tool are not consciously considered, often containing malicious code, violating licensing agreements and can turn a smartphone into a brick. All of the instructions below are based on official Xiaomi documentation and tested on the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

1 Unlocking with Mi Account (the safest way)

If your Redmi Note 7 is linked to a Xiaomi account, this method will allow you to reset your password without losing data.The condition is one: the phone must have a mobile network or Wi-Fi active, and the “Find Device” function is enabled.

After 5 failed attempts to enter a password, the system will offer the option Forgot the password?. Click on this link and follow the instructions:

• 🔗 Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
• 📧 Postal or SMS The confirmation code will come.
• 🔐 Enter the code and create a new unlock password.
• 📱 The phone is unlocked automatically after changing the password.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously disabled Find Device in your security settings, this method will not work, and it is not suitable for phones with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

2. Reset password via Recovery Mode (with loss of data)

If Mi Account is lost, you have a hard reset through Recovery mode, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, apps, and settings, but it works on 100% of Redmi Note 7 devices, regardless of the MIUI version.

Step instructions:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
5. After the process is complete, select Reboot to reboot.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may call the Wipe Data item Factory Reset or Erase All Data. If the menu is in Chinese, look for characters (clear the data).

Turn off the phone from charging.

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged.

Prepare a backup of important data (if available)

Remember the Mi Account data to re-link-->

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The Fastboot method is suitable if you have previously enabled USB debugging and have access to your computer.It allows you to reset your password without completely deleting data, but requires you to install the Mi Flash Tool and ADB drivers.

Procedure:

1. Install the Mi Flash Tool and ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn off the Redmi Note 7 and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable.
4. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type:

fastboot oem unlock


fastboot flashing unlock




fastboot erase frp

Once you've done the commands, the phone will reset and the password will be reset, and this only works on devices with the bootloader unlocked. If you've never unlocked the bootloader officially through the Mi Unlock Tool, it won't work.

4.Use ADB to delete password file (without data loss)

If USB debugging is enabled on your phone, you can delete the password file via ADB. This method saves all the data, but only works if the phone was previously connected to that computer and you have confirmed your trust in it.

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line in the ADB folder.
3. Enter the commands in turn:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/locksettings.db




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm




reboot

Once you reboot, the password will be reset, and if the su command doesn't work, then the phone doesn't have root rights, and the method doesn't work.

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If you don’t remember if the debugging was included USB, Try connecting your phone to your computer. If you see a message in the notification curtain. USB “Active” means the function is active.

5.Official reset via Xiaomi Service Center

If all of the above methods do not help, you can contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 📄 Check or warranty card on the phone.
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (to confirm ownership).
• 📧 Mi Account information if the phone was tied.

Service centers have access to special tools to reset passwords even on locked devices, the average cost of the service is from 1000 to 2500 rubles, depending on the region, the main plus: the official reset does not void the warranty.

⚠️ Warning: Don't go to informal workshops that promise to unlock in 5 minutes. Often, these "specialists" use illegitimate methods that can damage the firmware or hardware of the phone.

6. How to avoid future data loss

To avoid the problem of forgotten passwords again, follow the following simple recommendations:

It is also useful to configure emergency information on the lock screen. To do this, go to Settings → Lock screen → Emergency information and specify an alternative method of communication (for example, email or trusted person number).

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The most reliable way to protect data is to combine biometrics (fingerprint/face) with backup. PIN-code written in a secure location.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi Note 7