How to Reset Password and Unlock Xiaomi Phone: All Ways to 2026

Forgot the pattern lock or PIN-Xiaomi code and phone locked after 10 Or did you buy a used smartphone with a previous owner's account tied — 5 Proven ways to reset a blocked Xiaomi, including Redmi Note models 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and others on the base MIUI 14/15. We will analyze the methods from the simplest (via Mi Account) to the radical (mode) EDL), We also tell you how to avoid total data loss.

Important: the unlock procedure depends on the type of lock (password, pattern lock, binding to Mi Account) and the firmware version. For example, on Xiaomi with MIUI 12+ and Find Device enabled, a reset via Recovery may not work without confirming the account. If you are not sure about the reason for the lock, click on the section "How to determine the type of lock".

1.Diagnostics: Why the phone is locked and what to do

Before you reset, identify the source of the problem, and the choice of method depends on it:

• 🔒 Forgot the password./PIN/pattern lock – Recovery, Fastboot or Mi Account methods are suitable (if tied to the account).
• 📱 Phone locked after reset (requires entry of the username Mi Account) – you need access to the account of the previous owner or bypass through the EDL.
• 🚨 Device in the “Lost” mode (Find Device) – unlocking is possible only through the official service Xiaomi.
• 🔧 Hardware lock (for example, after a failed firmware) – requires flashing through Fastboot or EDL.

To find out the type of lock:

1. Connect your phone to charge and look at the lock screen: If you see a password field/PIN, it's local lock. If you want to enter your Mi Account login, lock through your account. If the screen is black and says "This device is locked," Find Device is activated.

Recovery

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⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with Qualcomm chipset (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO F4) After resetting via Recovery, you may need to enter Mi Account data, even if the account was not previously linked. MIUI.

2. Method 1: Unlocking through Mi Account (if tied)

If the phone was authorized Mi Account, and the Internet is connected (via Wi-Fi or mobile network), you can unlock the device remotely:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same account as on the locked device.
3. Select the Find Device tab → find your phone in the list.
4. Press Unlock and confirm the action.

If the phone is not displayed in Find Device:

• 🔄 Check if it has mobile internet or Wi-Fi enabled (even when blocked, some models connect to the network automatically).
• 📡 Try connecting your phone to another Wi-Fi network (if you can select the network on the lock screen).
• ⏳ Wait 5-10 minutes – sometimes syncing with Xiaomi servers takes time.

⚠️ Note: If the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account from the phone, this method will not work, in which case you will need to contact the seller or use alternative methods (see section 4).

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If you forget your Mi Account password, restore it via your linked email or phone number on the same account.xiaomi.com page. Do not use third-party services to “hack” your account – this violates Xiaomi’s policy and may result in a device lock.

Method 2: Recovery reset (without data loss on some models)

The method is suitable for local locking (forgotten password/PIN) if:

• 📱 The phone is not tied to Mi Account (or you know the login details).
• 🔧 Regime on. OEM Unlock in the developer settings (relevant to the MIUI 13+).
• 🔄 Find Device is not activated on the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
3. Select a language (if available) and go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the reset (usually by the Power button or tap on Confirm).
5. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) after reset via Recovery, data in internal memory can be saved if you do not format the userdata partition separately.

Method 3: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If a Recovery reset didn’t help or the phone requires you to enter Mi Account after the reboot, you can use Fastboot mode.This method deletes all data, but bypasses the account lock on some models.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (you can download on the official website).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (for example, fastboot-ROM for Redmi Note 11).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (for firmware) or ADB/Fastboot.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Press the Power + Volume down buttons for 10 seconds
2. Connect your phone to your PC. The Android Bootloader Interface should appear in the Device Manager.
3. Open the command prompt (CMD) and check the connection: fastboot devices If the phone is displayed (serial number appears) – you can continue.
4. Run reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

On models with a MediaTek chipset (for example, Redmi 10A), the fastboot erase frp command may not work, in which case you will need a complete flashing through the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Note: On phones with a locked bootloader (Bootloader Locked) before the firmware must unlock it through the official tool Xiaomi Unlock Tool. This takes up to 720 hours (30 days) of waiting for new accounts.

5. Method 4: EDL mode (for complex cases)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency firmware method that works even on locked phones.

• 🔒 Phone requires Mi Account after reset, and no data.
• 🚫 The bootloader is locked and Fastboot doesn’t help.
• 📵 The screen does not respond to touch (reflashing is needed).

Entry to the EDL will require:

1. Special cable (EDL cable) or closure of contacts on the board (for experienced users).
2. Firmware in.mbn format for your model.
3. Mi Flash Tool or QFil (for Qualcomm)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Connect. EDL-cable (or close the Test Point contacts on the motherboard).
3. The phone will be identified in the system as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
5. After completion (10-15 minutes), the phone will restart to the clean system.

Warning: Using an EDL without experience can lead to a phone "brick" (completely inoperable).

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EDL mode is the only way to bypass Mi Account lock on Qualcomm chipset phones (e.g. Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3). MediaTek will require SP Flash Tool and Xiaomi server authorization.

6. Method 5: Officially Unlocking through Xiaomi

If all previous methods have failed, the official way is to contact Xiaomi Service Center.

• 📱 Phones with activated Find Device.
• 🔐 Devices linked to the previous owner’s Mi Account (without the ability to contact them).
• 🛠️ Hardware locks (for example, after a failed firmware).

What will be required:

• 📄 Checks or documents confirming the purchase (if the phone is new).
• 🆔 Passport (for proof of identity).
• 💳 Payment for the service (from 1000 to 5 000 rubles depending on the model).

How to find the official service:

1. Go to mi.com/global/service.
2. Choose a country and a city.
3. Find the nearest authorized service center.

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial services may offer “unblocking” through illegal methods (e.g., substitution) IMEI). This is against the law and may result in a loss of warranty or a lockdown. IMEI communicationsman.

7.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem again, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Use a fingerprint or facial recognition in addition to PIN-code.
• 📝 Write down your Mi Account password in a secure location (such as in a password manager).
• 🔄 Regularly backup data via Mi Cloud or locally on PC.
• 🚫 Turn off Find Device if you are selling a phone (in Mi Account settings) → Find Device).
• 📱 Before resetting, untie Mi Account in settings (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account → Delete the account).

If you often forget passwords, set up Smart Lock in Android:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Smart Lock.
2. Add secure places (such as your home or work) where your phone will unlock automatically.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi