How to turn off the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways and hidden risks

Why users want to remove the screen lock and when it is dangerous

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi is not just protection against accidental clicks, but a whole security complex integrated into the firmware. MIUI. However, many owners of smartphones Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C or the flagship Redmi K50/K60 They're looking for ways to turn it off, and the reasons are different, from the simple inconvenience of input. PIN-hundreds of times a day to speed up access to the phone in emergency situations.

But before we get to the instructions, it is worth understanding that it is impossible to completely disable the screen lock on MIUI by official methods. The manufacturer deliberately limits this feature for the sake of user data security. All “circumvent” methods are either partial simplification of unlocking (for example, disabling the password on the home Wi-Fi network), or the use of undocumented system features that can lead to the loss of warranty or lock the device through Xiaomi services.

In this article, we will discuss:

• 🔓 Legal ways to simplify unlocking without completely shutting down
• 🛠️ Technical methods for experienced users (including: ADB and TWRP)
• ⚠️ Hidden risks that are not warned about in forums
• 🔄 Alternative solutions that replace the lockdown

If your goal is to save time, you might want to set up a Smart Lock or activate a fingerprint unlock, but if you’re determined to remove the lock completely, read on, but remember, Xiaomi can remotely lock the device if unauthorized security changes are detected.

Method 1: Set up Smart Lock – unlock without disabling password

The safest and most recommended method is to use the built-in Smart Lock feature, which allows you to automatically disable your password request in trusted environments, such as when you are at home or connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network, which does not completely cancel the lock, but makes it almost invisible in everyday use.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Password and Security → Smart Lock.
2. Enter the current password/pattern lock for confirmation.
3. Choose one or more trusted terms: 📍 Trusted Places – geolocation unlocking (e.g. at home or work). 🔗 Trusted devices – automatic unlocking when connected to a Bluetooth gadget (headphones, fitness bracelet). 👤 Facial/voice recognition – quick unlock without password input (less secure). 📶 Trusted Wi-Fi networks – disabling the password when connecting to a home router.

Save the settings and test the function.

⚠️ Note: If you use facial recognition as your only method of unlocking, an attacker can unlock your phone with your photo. PIN-code.

At least one trusted place has been added.|A trusted Bluetooth device is connected|Unlocking Tested in Home Wi-Fi Network|Backup face/fingerprint recognition enabled-->

Method 2: Disabling passwords via ADB (for power users)

If you're ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can temporarily remove the password request. This method requires connecting the phone to your computer and enabling developer mode. It's suitable for Xiaomi Redmi on MIUI 12-14, but may stop working after system updates.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Press 7 times on MIUI Version. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).

ADB Tools

Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.

adb devices

(Your device should appear)

adb shell


pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.keyguard

Reset the phone. The screen lock will be off.

⚠️ Note: After restarting or updating MIUI In addition, some banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff) and services (Google Pay) will stop working, as they will detect the lack of screen protection.

Method 3: Removing the lock key via TWRP (Risk Method)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and a custom TWRP recap installed, a radical way to delete the files responsible for blocking is to disrupt the integrity of the system and can lead to:

• 🚨 Data loss (full reset to factory settings).
• 🔒 Blocking of Mi Account Account.
• 📵 Denial of warranty service.

If you do decide, follow the instructions:

1. Make a full backup of data through TWRP (Backup section).
2. Download to TWRP (Stop → Hold Power + Volume Up).
3. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Delete the following files: /data/system/locksettings.db /data/system/locksettings.db-wal /data/system/locksettings.db-shm /data/system/gesture.key /data/system/password.key

Reset the device. The password will be reset.

⚠️ Note: After this procedure, Mi Account may require re-authorization and some features (such as Find Device) will stop working.

Method 4: Use of third-party applications (with reservations)

Google Play and third-party stores (such as APKMirror) can find apps that promise to disable screen lock, but most of them:

• 🕵️‍♂️ Require root rights (which automatically voids warranties).
• 🦠 Contain malicious code (especially applications from unverified sources).
• 🔄 Stop working after the update MIUI.

If you want to try it, consider:

• 🔓 SkipLock – works on some versions MIUI, requires ADB.
• 🛡️ NoLock – Smart Lock alternative with advanced triggers.
• 📱 Tasker – you can set up automatic unlocking according to a schedule or event (for example, when connecting a charging device).

⚠️ Note: Apps like SkipLock are often blocked by Google Play Protect as potentially dangerous. XDA Developers.

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If you use Tasker to unlock automatically, create a task with Display → System Lock and Power → Power Connected trigger, so the phone will unlock when you connect to a charger.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If you forget your password and can’t unlock Xiaomi Redmi, the only official way is hard reset, which will delete all data, including photos, messages and installed apps, but will return access to the phone.

How to reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume Up buttons at the same time before the Mi logo appears.
3. From the recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume and power buttons).
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.

⚠️ Note: New Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) After the reset, you may need to enter data from the Mi Account that was tied to the phone. If you do not remember the username / password, the device will become a brick (brick).

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Resetting to factory settings is not disabling the lock, it's resetting it. Once you set the phone up again, you still have to set a new password or PIN-code.

What to do if nothing works: alternative solutions

If none of these methods work, consider alternatives that make unlocking less annoying:

• 🔐 Use your fingerprint – set up in Settings → Password and security → Fingerprint. Even if the lock screen stays, unlocking takes a fraction of a second.
• 📱 Activate face unlock (less reliable but quick).
• 🔄 Reduce lock time – in screen settings, select Sleep in 30 seconds instead of 5 or 10 minutes.
• 🔌 Set up unlock when connecting to charging (via Tasker or MacroDroid).

Also, remember that MIUI 14 has made changes to its security policy, so that when you turn off your password, certain features (like Second Space or App Lock) are automatically deactivated, and if you use them, you better not take any risks.

If your goal is simply to speed up access to your phone, try the gestures on the lock screen:

• 👆 Swipe up to unlock (without entering a password if fingerprint/face is enabled).
• 👈 Swipe left to open the camera.
• 👉 Swipe right to start Google Assistant.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the lock on Xiaomi Redmi