How to disable the password for applications in Xiaomi: all ways to unlock

Forgot the password from the Xiaomi app, or just want to remove the extra protection? MIUI has several ways to disable the lock, from standard settings to technical workarounds. But it's important to understand that some methods require knowledge of the current password, and others can lead to a data reset.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways for Redmi, POCO, Black Shark and other devices on MIUI 12/13/14. From simple actions on the menu to working with ADB and recovery - choose the right option depending on your situation.

1. disable password through MIUI settings (if you know the current password)

The safest way is to use the built-in options, which is suitable if you remember your current password or PIN-code.

This is the same as MIUI 14 and later (including HyperOS):

1. Open Settings → Applications → Blocking applications.
2. Enter the current password for confirmation.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
4. Select Disable Application Locking.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password again.

If the "App Block" item is not on the menu, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI: into MIUI 12 Ways may be different: Settings → Confidentiality → Application lockdown.
• 📱 Model of device: on POCO F5 Redmi Note 12 is sometimes required to disable Privacy Protection first.
• 🔒 Type of lock: If you use a fingerprint, add a backup first. PIN In Settings → Lock screen → Password.

⚠️ Note: After disabling the lock, all secure applications will be available without authorization. If the device has important data (bank applications, messengers), we recommend first to back up through Settings. → The phone. → Backup.

2. Reset password through the Xiaomi account (if you forgot the password)

If you forget your password, but your device is tied to your Mi Account, you can reset the lock through the cloud, which only works when you are actively connecting to the Internet and synchronizing with Xiaomi servers.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from another device.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Select the Device tab → Find the device.
4. Click on your Xiaomi/Redmi model in the list.
5. Select the option to Unlock the screen (if available) or Erase data.

Important nuances:

• 🔄 After resetting via Mi Account, the device will reboot and all data (including application passwords) will be deleted.
• 📡 This method requires that the phone was turned on mobile Internet or Wi-Fi.
• 🔐 If the device is activated Reset Protection (FRP), After the reboot, you will need to enter the Mi Account data.

⚠️ Note: If you don't remember the Mi Account data, it takes up to 72 hours to recover access due to security checks. ADB or Recovery (described below).

Bypassing the blocking through ADB (for advanced users)

The method using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) It is suitable if you have access to USB-It's a technical way of connecting to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "miui.applock"

1. If a packet is found, run the command to reset:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.applock

Once you've done the command, restart the device. Application lock will be reset.

Debugging is on. USB|Installed ADB Tools on PC|The phone is connected in file transfer mode|Backup copy of data created-->

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1


adb shell am force-stop com.miui.applock




adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.applock

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB If you have a problem, check the stability of Mi Account and Google Play Services. If you have any errors, reset via Settings. → Annexes → Resetting application settings.

4.Reset via Recovery Mode (full cleaning)

If other methods fail, it will be hard to reset through recovery mode, which will delete all data on the device, including passwords, accounts and files.

How to log in to Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up for 10-15 seconds at the same time.
3. After the MI logo appears, release the buttons.

Further action:

• 🌐 Use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection.
• 📛 Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (on some models) Factory Reset).
• 🔄 Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Once reset through the receptacle, the device will return to factory settings, and all passwords (including app locking) will be deleted, a method that is irreversible — you can't recover data without a backup.

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If after reset via Recovery, the phone requires you to enter the old password, then FRP protection is activated. In this case, you will have to enter data from the last associated Mi or Google account.

Alternative methods: bypass without discharge

If standard methods don't work, you can try to bypass the lock without completely resetting, which is suitable for individual cases and does not guarantee 100% results.

Method 1: Delete the lock file via TWRP

If the device has a custom TWRP recap, you can manually delete the file with the lock settings:

1. Download to TWRP (similar to logging into Recovery Mode).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete the file on the way: /data/system/miui_app_lock_pattern.key.
4. Reset the device.

Method 2: Use Safe Mode

On some Xiaomi models, app locking is disabled in Safe Mode:

1. Press the power button before the off menu appears.
2. Hold your finger to Turn off until a request to switch to Safe Mode appears.
3. Confirm and wait for the reboot.
4. In Safe Mode, remove or reconfigure the application lock.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Unlock Tool (official tool)

For devices with unlocked bootloader, you can use the official Mi Unlock Tool utility:

1. Download the Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Connect the device in Fastboot mode (hold Power + Volume down when turned on).
4. Follow the instructions of the program to unlock.

⚠️ Note: Using the Mi Unlock Tool resets all data and can result in account locks for 72 hours with frequent use.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to disable passwords on apps, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

Error 1: “I failed to disable the lock”

Causes and solutions:

• 🔐 Incorrect Password: Make sure you enter the correct password PIN If you forget, use a reset via Mi Account.
• 📵 No internet: Some locking features require verification via Xiaomi servers. connect to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• 🔄 System failure: Restart the device and try again. If the error persists, clear the cache of the application Security.

Error 2: After the reset, the blockage remains

If you run Wipe Data, but the applications are blocked:

• 🔧 Check if you have third-party blocking software installed (e.g. AppLock or Norton App Lock).
• 📦 Remove updates for the system security application.
• 🔄 Reset again, but choose Wipe All Data (not just Cache).

Error 3: ADB does not find the device

Frequent causes:

• 🖥️ Not installed drivers: Download Mi PC Suite for Automatic Installation.
• 🔌 Wrong Connection Mode: In the Notification Curtain, select File Transfer (MTP).
• 🔒 Debugging not allowed: Check that in Settings → Additionally. → For developers included the option of debugging by USB.

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If none of these methods worked, check to see if the device has Reset Protection (FRP) activated, which blocks access after reset unless you have entered a password from your last Mi or Google account.

7. How to prevent blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of forgotten passwords again, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Use the backup. PIN: Set up an alternative way to unlock (fingerprint) + PIN) In Settings → Lock screen.
• ☁️ Sync with Mi Account: Enable password backup in Settings → Xiaomi account → Cloud. → Synchronization.
• 📝 Write down passwords: Store them in a trusted manager (like Bitwarden or KeePassDX).
• 🔄 Update. MIUI: In new versions of firmware, bugs with application blocking were fixed.

If you often forget passwords, consider alternative ways to protect yourself:

• 👆 Fingerprint: Faster and more reliable than PIN.
• 👤 Facial recognition: Works on most Xiaomi models with infrared camera.
• 📱 Smart Blocking: In Settings → Lock screen → Smart-blocking can be set up to automatically unlock on trusted networks.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions