How to untie Mi Account from Xiaomi phone if you forget your password: the full guide 2026

Forgot your Mi Account password and can't use a Xiaomi smartphone? A familiar situation is that after resetting your settings or updating your system, your phone requires you to enter your account information that you don't remember. Locking through Mi Cloud is one of the most reliable security systems, but it also becomes a headache if access is lost.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to detach Mi Account without a password, from official recovery methods to technical workarounds through Fastboot and EDL. It is important to understand that some methods require special knowledge and can lead to data loss or even “bricking” of the device, we will describe the risks in detail and give checklists for the safe execution of each step.

If you are looking for a way to bypass the Mi Account lock on Redmi Note models 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4 or flagships Xiaomi 13/14 — Here you will find solutions that work on firmware. MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese versions. For older devices (up to) 2019 Some methods may not be suitable - we will also warn about this.

Before you start, answer the key question:

It depends on your choice which method will be most effective, for example, if the lock appeared after buying a used phone, you should first try to contact the previous owner - this will save time and nerves.

1. Official restoration of access to Mi Account

The safest and most legal way to re-access your account is through Xiaomi services, which is suitable if you are the legitimate owner of the device and remember at least the email or phone number associated with the account.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/retrieve.
2. Choose the recovery method: by email or phone number.
3. Enter the data and follow the instructions to receive the confirmation code.
4. If access to email/phone is lost, click on "Other ways" and fill out the support form.

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Attention! Xiaomi support can request proof of ownership of the device (checks, IMEI box). Without them, recovery is impossible.

To speed up the process, attach to the appeal:

• 📄 Photo box with IMEI (It must match the data on the phone)
• 📱 Screenshot of the lock screen with serial number
• 💳 Check or warranty card (if retained)

If the official method did not work or you bought the phone with hands without documents – go to the technical methods.

2. Reset via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

This method is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader. If you previously unlocked it through the Mi Unlock Tool, you can delete the Mi Account through the command in Fastboot mode. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO steerable MIUI 12-15.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11
• 🔌 USB-cable (original)
• 🛠️ The Mi Flash Tool
• 📂 Firmware for your model (download from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com)

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
3. In the path to the firmware field, specify the unpacked folder with files (for example, images).
4. Press Refresh – the program must identify the device.
5. Select the "clean all" mode and press "Flash".

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Attention! This method completely erases all data on the phone, including photos, contacts and apps. If the device has been encrypted, after firmware, it can require a password from the previous account, in which case it will only help. EDL-regime.

If the Mi Account lock is still locked after the firmware, the bootloader has been blocked, in which case the EDL method will be required (see next section).

3. Delete Mi Account via EDL (Engineering Mode)

Regime. EDL (Emergency Download Mode is a “emergency” firmware mode that allows you to bypass the bootloader lock.The method works on most Xiaomi devices on Qualcomm chips (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3, Xiaomi 11T). For phones on Mediatek (e.g. Redmi) 9A) We need a different approach.

Warning: Using EDL without official permission violates Xiaomi’s policy and may result in IMEI blocking (the phone will become a “brick” without the possibility of calling).

Tools required:

• 🔧 Mi Flash Pro (to bypass authorization)
• 📂 Firmware in.tgz format for your model
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C with data transfer support
• 💻 PC with disabled antivirus (false positives for firmware files)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and connect it to the PC, holding the Volume up + Volume down button (to log in to EDL).
2. Run Mi Flash Pro and select the downloaded firmware.
3. In the settings of the program, check the tick "Skip Mi Account" (if any).
4. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (10-15 minutes).
5. After the reboot, the phone will be untethered to the Mi Account.

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Attention, on new models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12) Xiaomi tightened the protection.Use EDL Without an authorized developer account, you may permanently lock the communication module. Before trying, check the relevance of the method on forums (for example, 4PDA).

4. bypass Mi Account through Test Point

Test Point is suitable for devices where Fastboot and EDL are locked. The essence is to close the contacts on the motherboard to force the phone to firmware mode. This method requires disassembling the device and is only suitable for advanced users.

What models it works for:

• 📱 Redmi Note 8/9/10 (qualcomm)
• 📱 POCO X3/X3 Pro
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi A2/A3 (Android One)

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the back cover (need a mediator or suction cup).
2. Find test points on the motherboard (usually signed as TP or circled in white). For the Redmi Note 9, for example, these are contacts next to the battery.
3. Close the points with tweezers or wire while connecting the phone to the PC.
4. Hold the circuit for 10-15 seconds until the PC identifies the device as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
5. Run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool in EDL mode.

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Attention! Incorrectly closing contacts can damage the motherboard. If you are not sure of your skills, you should contact the service center. The cost of unlocking through Test Point in workshops is 1500-3000 rubles.

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Before disassembling the phone, take a picture of the location of all the plumes and screws - this will help to assemble the device without unnecessary details.

5. Alternative methods (without disassembly)

If previous methods don't work, you can try to bypass the lock without firmware, which is less reliable, but sometimes works on older versions of MIUI.

Method 1: Resetting through Recovery

• 🔄 Hold the Loud up. + Food to enter Recovery.
• 📛 Select "Wipe Data" → "Wipe All Data".
• 🔓 On some firmware (MIUI 10-12) This reset removes the binding to the Mi Account.

Method 2: Using MIUI bugs

• 🐛 On the lock screen, click "Forgot the password?" → "Restore through SMS".
• 📱 Enter any number and wait for an error message.
• 🔙 Go back and try to enter any password – sometimes the system skips further.

Method 3: Reflashing to custom software

• 📥 Install. TWRP Recovery via Fastboot.
• 📦 Sweep through custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
• ✅ After installation, Mi Account will be disabled, but you will lose the official updates.

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Attention! Installing custom software will void the warranty and may cause problems with the camera, NFC module or 5G. Check compatibility before you run the firmware on the XDA Developers forum.

6. Contacting the service center: pros and cons

If independent attempts were unsuccessful, it remains to contact the service. Xiaomi official centers in Russia and the CIS provide the Mi Account unlock service, but with a number of conditions.

Cost and timing (2026):

Advantages of the service center:

• 🔧 Work guarantee (in official centres)
• 🛡️ Without the risk of “bricking” the device
• 📄 Recovery capability IMEI lock-in

Disadvantages:

• 💰 High cost (especially for flagships)
• ⏳ Long wait (at official centers)
• 📋 Requires documents proving ownership

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Attention! Avoid "online unblocking" through questionable sites. Fraudsters often ask for payment upfront and disappear.Verified services: MIUI.SU (forum), 4PDA (services section).

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If the phone is bought with your hands, try contacting the previous owner first – they can delete the device from their Mi Account via the web interface (account.xiaomi.com).

7.How to avoid blocking Mi Account in the future

To avoid the problem again, follow the simple rules:

Safety checklist:

What to do before selling your phone:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account and click “Exit”.
2. Perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Resetting).
3. Make sure that the phone does not require a password after rebooting.

If you are buying a used phone:

• 📋 Ask the seller to exit the Mi Account with you.
• 🔍 Check the status of the lock through IMEI IMEI.info.
• 💬 Take a receipt for the transfer of rights to the device.

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Attention! Starting with MIUI 14, Xiaomi introduced additional protection: even after a reset, the phone can require a password from the last Mi Account if it was not properly untied. Always check this before buying!

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Mi Account