How to Reset or Change the pattern lock on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 4 Working Methods

The pattern lock on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a convenient way to protect data, but what to do if you forget it or want to update it? This problem is familiar to many users: according to statistics, one in five smartphone owners at least once blocked themselves due to an error when entering a pattern. PIN-A graphical password is harder to remember visually, especially if you rarely unlock your phone.

Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several official ways to change or reset the key, from simple change through settings to radical Hard Reset (if other methods have not worked). In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for the Redmi Note 7, including the nuances of working with Mi Account and recovery through Fastboot.

Important: The instructions are suitable for all Redmi Note 7 modifications (including Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7S), but may differ for custom firmware devices (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience). If your phone is running unofficial software, first check the version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. How to change the pattern lock if you remember it

If you just want to update your lock pattern (for example, because of suspected data leaks), you can do it right in the settings of the Redmi Note 7 without losing information.

Open the Settings menu → Password and security → Lock the screen. The system will request the current pattern lock, enter it. Then select "pattern lock" and draw the new pattern twice (to confirm: MIUI You'll need to come up with a backup. PIN-code in case you forget a new key.

• 🔄 Minimum pattern length: 4 points (but 6 are recommended for safety)+).
• ⚠️ Don’t use simple combinations like “L” or “Z” – they’re easy to pick up.
• 📱 Check the visibility of the pattern: in the lock settings, you can turn on the “Show the path” option to see the fingerprint when entering.

⚠️ Note: If you previously linked your Mi Account to your phone, the system can request its password when you change the key, which is an additional security measure, without which you can not change the pattern.

Once you save the new key, restart your phone and check it. If the lock screen doesn't respond to the pattern, try backing up your PIN (if you've installed it). In rare cases, cleaning the system cache helps: go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Show system → Launcher and click Clear Cache.

2. Reset the pattern lock through the Mi Account (without loss of data)

If you forget the pattern, but the phone is tied to your Xiaomi account, use the Find Device feature, which only works when you are actively connected to the Internet (via mobile network or Wi-Fi) and the Find Device option is enabled in the settings.

Instructions:

1. On another device (PC, tablet or phone), open i.mi.com and log in with the same Mi Account as the Redmi Note 7.
2. Select a locked phone from the menu (if multiple devices are linked to your account).
3. Click "Find the device" → "Unlock".
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (depending on your account security settings).

After 1-2 minutes, the phone unlocks, and you can set a new pattern lock, and if the Find Device option is disabled, this method won't work, you'll have to use Recovery or Fastboot mode.

Is the phone tied to a Xiaomi account?|Is there internet access on the Redmi Note 7?|Is the "Find device" function enabled"?|Do you remember the password from your Mi Account?-->

⚠️ Warning: Once unlocked via Mi Account, the system may require you to re-enter the old pattern lock, and if you don't remember it, move on to the next method, Recovery Reset.

The alternative is to use the Mi Cloud app on another smartphone, log in, find your Redmi Note 7 in the list of devices, and select the "Delete Lock" option, which is similar to the web version, but sometimes works more stable.

3. Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (full reset)

If previous methods have failed, the radical way is hard resetting through recovery mode, which removes all data from your phone (photos, contacts, messages, apps), so use it only as a last resort.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Redmi Note 7:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button (10-15 seconds).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up simultaneously and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
3. In the Recovery menu, use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select the item.
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (in some versions of MIUI, the option may be called Factory Reset).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. After reset, go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The phone will reboot and suggest that you configure it as new, and you can create a new pattern lock when you first set it up, and if you want to reset your old Mi Account, use the same login and password you had before the reset.

💡

Before Hard Reset, extract SIM-card and memory card (if any) will speed up the reset process and protect the files on the SD-random-formatting.

4. Reset the pattern lock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The Fastboot method is suitable if Recovery is unavailable or the phone freezes when reset.It requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool or ADB program. This method can lead to a loss of warranty if the phone is not unlocked for firmware.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original......>
• 📦 Utility. ADB Fastboot (download from the official Android website).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if not previously unlocked, you will need to link the Mi Account to the device).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 7 and press the Power button + Volume down to enter Fastboot mode (the image of a hare in a hat-eared will appear).
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
3. Open the command prompt (or terminal) in the ADB folder and type:

fastboot devices

If the device is determined (its serial number will appear), execute the reset command:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

The phone will reboot and prompt you to set it up from scratch.This method doesn't always remove Mi Account Lock, so if after a reset the phone requires an old account, use the data from it.

5. How to recover data after resetting the pattern lock

If you performed a Hard Reset or reset via Fastboot, all user data has been deleted, however, some of the information can be restored if sync with your Mi or Google account was previously enabled.

What can be returned:

• 📇 Contacts: sync to Google Contacts or Mi Cloud automatically when you first log in to your account.
• 📅 Calendar and notes: Restore via Mi Cloud (check in Settings) → Mi Account → Cloud).
• 📷 Photo and video: if you have enabled the option “Outload to Mi Cloud”, you can download files back.

Message recovery (SMS) and call logs will require third-party utilities like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver, which scan the phone’s internal memory and can find deleted data, but success is not guaranteed – especially if you have already written new files after a reset.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install data recovery software on the Redmi Note 7 itself, which can overwrite deleted files.

If cloud sync hasn't been set up, try connecting your phone to your PC and scanning it with Recuva or DiskDigger.The odds of success are higher if less than a day has passed since the reset.

6.How to avoid pattern lock problems in the future

To avoid getting blocked again, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Use the backup. PIN: graphing MIUI Always suggest installing a backup code - don't ignore this step.
• ☁️ Enable sync with Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Mi Account → Cloud and activate contact, messaging and media backup.
• 📝 Write the key in a secure location, such as an encrypted file on your PC or in a password manager (KeePass, 1Password).
• 🔄 Refresh your pattern every 3-6 months so you don’t forget it.

We also recommend setting up Smart Lock, a feature that automatically unlocks your phone in a safe environment (such as at home or when connecting to a trusted Bluetooth device). → Password and security → Smart Lock.

💡

Even if you use a pattern lock, set up fingerprint or face unlocking, which will speed up access to your phone and reduce the risk of forgetting your primary password.

If you often forget passwords, consider alternative methods of blocking:

• PIN-code: easier to remember, but less secure (4-6 digits).
• Password: the most reliable option (minimum length - 8 characters with numbers and letters).
• Biometrics: fingerprint or facial recognition (works fast, but not 100% reliable).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the pattern lock on Redmi Note 7