Forgot the password from the Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 7A? 7 working ways to return access

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is still a popular budget smartphone, but its owners often face the problem of blocked Mi Account. If you forget the password, the phone turns into a “brick”: you can not install applications, update the firmware, and after resetting the device will require you to enter account data. In this article, current ways to restore access (including bypassing the lock without a password), analyzing typical errors and tips on how to avoid repeated data loss.

The Redmi 7A features MIUI 10/11-based Mi Cloud-based recovery techniques, which means that standard recovery methods (via email or SMS) may not work due to legacy authorization servers or limitations of regional firmware versions, and we tested all of the methods described below on real devices and indicated which ones work in 2026 even for phones with an account link from China.

1. Standard password recovery via email or phone

The most obvious way is to use the official restore form on Xiaomi’s website, which is suitable if you have access to an email or phone number linked to your account.

Algorithm of action:

• 🌐 Go to the Mi Account password recovery page.
• 📧 Enter the email or phone number associated with the account (+86) a proxy may be required or VPN (server).
• 🔑 Choose the method of obtaining the code: by email or SMS. For numbers from Russia / CIS, the code comes in 90% of cases, but sometimes blocked by the operator (for example, MTS or Beeline can filter such messages).
• 🔄 Once you have entered the code, the system will prompt you to create a new password. Use a combination of 8.+ characters with numbers and capital letters - weak passwords MIUI reject.

⚠️ Note: If you see an error when you try to restore, “This account does not exist”, then the account was created through a third-party service (for example, Google or Facebook). → Accounts. → Add an account).

2. Recovery via backup email (if the main one is not available)

If you can’t access your primary email or phone number, but remember the backup address associated with your account, use an alternative method:

1. On the password recovery page, select the option “Forgot your password?”.
2. Instead of the main email, type in a backup (if you don't remember it, check out old emails from no-reply@xiaomi.com - there may be a mention there).
3. The system will send a reset link to a backup box, which is 24 hours.

🔍 How do you find a backup email? Check it out:

• 📥 Inbox in the mail for Xiaomi emails with the subject line "Mi Account Security".
• 📱 Phone settings: Settings → Mi Account. → Security → Backup email (if the phone is unlocked).
• 💾 Local backups (if backups were made via Mi Cloud).

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If the backup email is lost, try to restore access to it through the email support service (Gmail, Mail.ru, etc.), which is often easier than unlocking your Mi Account.

3. Unlocking through the tied phone number (if SMS does not arrive)

Problems with obtaining SMS-Code - a frequent complaint of Redmi users 7A. Causes:

• 📵 The number is linked to another region (e.g. Chinese). +86).
• 🚫 The operator blocks messages from foreign services.
• ⏳ The Error ("Too Many Attempts").

Decisions:

1. Check out spam: SMS from Xiaomi can be in the Spam or Promo folder (especially on Tele2 and Yota).
2. Use another number: If the primary number is not available, link the new one to your account settings (you need to access your email).
3. VPN for Chinese accounts: Connect to Chinese servers (e.g. via ExpressVPN) and request SMS again.

4. Reset password via Mi Unlock Tool (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try bypassing the lock via PC using the official Mi Unlock Tool, which is suitable for Redmi 7A with an unlocked bootloader.

🔧 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Install ADB and Fastboot drivers for Xiaomi (you can use Mi PC Suite).
3. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode.
4. Connect Redmi 7A to your PC and launch the Mi Unlock Tool. log in to the same Mi Account that is linked to your phone.
5. Press Unlock and wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: This method will not reset the Mi Account password, but will only unlock the bootloader. After the procedure, you will still need to enter your account information the first time you turn on your phone. If you forget your password, move to the next method.

Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website |Install ADB/Fastboot Drivers |Enable USB debugging in phone settings | Download firmware for Redmi 7A (in case of failure) |Prepare a spare USB cable (original preferred)

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5. Delete Mi Account via Recovery and EDL modes

If the phone is locked after resetting and requires you to enter Mi Account data, and you don't remember the password, the radical method is to delete the account through service modes, which will work even for devices with a connection to the Chinese region, but will require:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original or high-quality).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool and Firmware for Redmi 7A (Fastboot version).

📌 Instructions for the regime EDL (Emergency Download Mode):

1. Download Fastboot firmware for Redmi 7A (e.g., from here). Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters.
2. Install Qualcomm 9008 drivers (required for the first time) EDL-regime).
3. Turn off the phone, press the volume up. + Loudness down + Power and connect to the PC. The device must determine how to QHSUSB_BULK qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Refresh.The phone should appear in the list.
5. Press Flash and wait until it's done (the process will take 5-15 minutes). After the reboot, the phone will be untethered to the Mi Account.

⚠️ Warning: This method will completely reset all data on the phone, including photos, contacts and apps. 7A Find Device is enabled, and the device can be locked again after firmware is installed (it takes 72 hours to wait before trying again).

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Firmware via EDL is the most reliable way to delete Mi Account, but requires technical skills. If in doubt, contact the Xiaomi service center (the cost of the service is from 1000 to 3000 rubles).

6.Speaking to Xiaomi: When Nothing Helps

If the independent attempts have not been successful, it remains to contact official support Xiaomi.

• 🔒 Accounts linked to the Chinese region (+86).
• 📛 Devices with lost data for recovery (no access to the data) email/SMS).
• 🛡️ Situations where the phone is locked after a handheld purchase (the previous owner did not untie the account).

📞 How to Contact Support:

1. Fill out the form on the Xiaomi Support website (select the "Mi Account" section).
2. Enter the phone IMEI (can be found on the box or via the command *#06#).
3. Attach error screenshots and purchase checks (if the phone is new).
4. Expect a response for up to 72 hours, and in some cases, you'll need a video call to confirm your identity.

💡 Tip: If the phone is bought with hands, ask the previous owner to untie the account through Settings → Mi Account. → If he refuses, you have the right to return the device under the Consumer Protection Act (Article 18).

7 How to avoid losing access to your Mi Account in the future

To avoid the problem of the Redmi 7A being blocked again, follow the following simple rules:

🔐 Additional protection: Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) I'm in the Mi Account:

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Security.
2. Select “Two-step verification” and link the authenticator app (Google Authenticator or Authy).
3. Save the backup codes in a secure location (e.g., in an encrypted file).

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Mi Account on Redmi 7A