Why users want to remove the password on Xiaomi Mi 7 and when it is dangerous
Xiaomi Mi 7 (released in 2018) is still popular among users due to its balanced features and support. MIUI. However, many people are faced with the need to disable the password, pattern lock or PIN-code, whether it's because you lost a combination, sold a device, or simply didn't want to enter the code every time you unlock it, it's important to understand that removing the security can prevent you from accessing encrypted data (photos, messages, banking apps) if your phone is linked to your Mi Account.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable the password on the Xiaomi Mi 7 – from standard deletion through settings to radical methods such as reset via Fastboot or Recovery. What to do if your phone is locked, how to save data, and why some methods stop working after updates MIUI.
Before you start, answer two questions: 1. Do you remember your current password or pattern lock? 2. Your phone is linked to your Mi Account?
The answers depend on which method is right for you.
Method 1: Disable password through settings (if you know the current code)
The easiest and safest method is to remove the protection through the settings menu, which is suitable if you remember your current password, PIN or pattern lock. Depending on the version of MIUI, the path to settings may vary slightly, but the overall scheme is maintained.
How to delete password:
- Unlock your phone by entering the current code.
- Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
- Select Screen Lock (or Screen Protection in older versions of MIUI).
- Enter the current password/PIN/key to confirm.
- Click Delete Password (or No if the system suggests you choose a new type of lock).
☑️ Preparation for password deactivation
What is important to consider:
- 🔄 If after deleting the password, the phone requires you to enter it again, this means that the option Request password at startup is enabled (find it in the same security settings).
- 📱 Some firmware may display a security alert after the password is disabled.
- 🔒 If the phone is linked to Mi Account, the system can request confirmation via the SMS or email, even if you change the type of lock.
⚠️ Note: Once you disable your password, all data protection features, such as file encryption in the Gallery or Notes, will be disabled. To return access to encrypted data, you will have to reset your password and enter it in the appropriate applications.
Method 2: Reset password through Mi Account (if you forgot the code, but remember the login / password)
If you forget your lock password, but your phone is tied to your Xiaomi account (Mi Account), you can reset the protection remotely.
- 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
- 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.
- 📱 The phone has enabled the function Find the device (in the account settings).
Resetting instructions:
- From your computer or other phone, go to i.mi.com (the official Mi Account portal).
- Sign in with the same account as the blocked Xiaomi Mi 7.
- Select the Find Device (or Find Device) tab.
- The map will show your phone – click on it and select the option to Unlock the device.
- Confirm the action via SMS or email (confirmation code will come).
What to do if the method does not work:
- 🔌 Make sure the phone is charged and connected to the network. If the battery is under 15%, Find the device may not work.
- 🔄 Try to restart your phone – sometimes after a reboot, the connection with Xiaomi servers is restored.
- 📧 Check the Spam folder in the mail - the confirmation code could get there.
What happens if you reset your password through your Mi Account and then sell your phone?
Method 3: Hard Recovery Reset (if you forgot your password and don't remember your Mi Account)
If the first two methods don't work, the radical method is Recovery Mode reset, which will completely delete all the data on the phone (photos, contacts, messages, apps), but will return access to the device. On the Xiaomi Mi 7, this process has its own nuances due to the features of the firmware.
Step-by-step:
- Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button.
- Press the Power button + Volume up simultaneously and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
- In the Recovery menu, the control is carried out by volume buttons (Up/Down for navigation, Power for selection).
- Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in some versions).
- Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data (or similar).
- After the reset is complete, select Reboot to reboot.
Possible problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Phone doesn't come into Recovery | Faulty buttons or damaged software | Try using ADB or Fastboot (see next section) |
| After reset, asks for an old password | The phone was encrypted (FBE) | You need to make a full reset via Fastboot (fastboot erase userdata command). |
| Recovery in Chinese | Global firmware not installed | Icons: = Wipe Data |
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi 7 with firmware based on Android 9+ Recovery reset may not delete password due to File-Based Encryption feature (FBE). In this case, you will need to use Fastboot (see the next section) or special utilities like Mi Flash Tool.
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If the phone hangs on the Mi logo after resetting via Recovery, try going back to Recovery and select Wipe Cache Partition.This often solves the problem without losing data (if the reset has already been made).
Method 4: Unlocking via Fastboot (for power users)
If resetting via Recovery didn't help (for example, due to encryption) FBE), You can use Fastboot mode. This method requires a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot And basic command line knowledge. 7 any version MIUI.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
- 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
- 🛠️ Utilities. ADB Fastboot (can be downloaded as part of Android) SDK Platform-Tools).
- 🔋 Charged phone >50%.
Instructions:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot Mode (a hare in a hat-eared image will appear).
- Connect the phone to the computer.
- Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type: fastboot devices If the phone is determined (its serial number will appear), continue. If not, install drivers.
- Run the command to reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot
What to do if there are errors:
- 🔧 fastboot: command not found – utilities not installed or added to the PATH. Download Platform Tools and Repeat.
- 🔌 Waiting for device – check the cable, port USB Or drivers. Try another cable.
- 🔒 After the reboot, the password is asked again – it means encryption is enabled. FBE. You need to flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (instruction below).
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The fastboot erase frp team removes the Google account (FRP) binding, which is useful if the phone is locked after being reset.However, on the Xiaomi Mi 7, this may not work due to the added protection of the Mi Account.
Method 5: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool (extreme case)
If all previous methods fail, you can reflash the phone using the official Mi Flash Tool, which is guaranteed to delete the password, but also erase all data and return the phone to the factory state, a method suitable for the Xiaomi Mi 7 with any locks, including FBE encryption.
Step-by-step:
- Download the official firmware for Xiaomi Mi 7 (select the Global or China version depending on your model).
- Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
- Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
- Connect the phone to the computer.
- Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the downloaded firmware (unpacked folder).
- At the bottom, select Clean All mode and press Flash.
- Wait for the finish (5-10 minutes) and restart the phone.
Important nuances:
- 🔄 If after firmware the phone hangs on the screensaver - repeat the process by selecting Clean all and lock mode (this will block the bootloader, but stabilize the work).
- 📥 The firmware must be downloaded strictly for the Xiaomi Mi 7 (codenamed dipper), and the firmware from another model will lead to a "brick" (inoperability) of the phone.
- 🔒 After firmware, the phone will be like new – you will need to reconfigure the language, region and accounts.
⚠️ Note: The firmware through the Mi Flash Tool resets the bootloader unlock meter. If you previously unlocked the bootloader to install custom firmware, after the official firmware, it will have to be unlocked again (this will take 7-30 days of waiting).
What to do after deleting the password: setting up security
After successfully disabling the password on the Xiaomi Mi 7, it is recommended to follow several steps to avoid problems in the future:
Minimum safety measures:
- 🔐 At least set it simple. PIN-code (4-6 digits) – this will protect against accidental clicks and retain access to basic functions.
- 📱 Enable Smart Lock (in security settings) so that the phone unlocks automatically in trusted locations (such as at home).
- 🔄 Regularly back up important data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
If you are selling or giving away your phone:
- Make a full reset via Settings → About Phone → Resetting.
- Delete all accounts (Mi Account, Google, social networks) in the Accounts menu.
- Extract. SIM-card and memory card (if any).
- Check that the phone is not tied to Mi Account — for this, after reset, try to log in to the settings without an Internet connection. If the phone requires authorization, repeat the reset via Fastboot.
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To check if your phone has any data left after the reset, connect it to your computer in file transfer (MTP) mode. If the phone has folders with your photos or documents in its memory, the reset was incorrect, and you need to repeat the procedure.