How to disable the password on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods

Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi 9 Or do you just want to make it easier to access your smartphone? Disable protection is a procedure that requires caution: wrong actions can lead to data loss or locking your device. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete passwords, PIN-code and pattern lock on Redmi 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T) sensing MIUI 12, 13 and 14.

It is important to understand that if you do not remember the current password, most methods will require a factory reset, which means deleting all data from internal memory. However, there are exceptions: for example, unlocking through a Xiaomi or Google account (if they were set up in advance), We will describe each option in detail so that you can choose the best path.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (must be at least 30% – this will prevent sudden shutdown during the procedure).
• 📡 A stable Internet connection (required for some methods).
• 📱 Version MIUI (You can find out in the settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI).

1. disable password through settings (if you remember the current code)

This is the easiest and most secure way to do this, if you know your current password, PIN or pattern lock, and the instructions are valid for all versions of MIUI 12-14 on Redmi 9.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Passwords and Security section.
3. Select Screen Lock.
4. Enter the current password/PIN/pattern lock for confirmation.
5. Click Delete Password (or No if the system suggests you choose a new type of lock).
6. Confirm the action.

After that, the protection will be turned off, and the phone will be unlocked by a simple swipe up. Note: if you have the Smart Lock option enabled (in the same settings section), it should also be turned off - it can automatically restore the password under certain conditions (for example, when connecting to another Wi-Fi network).

2 Unblocking through Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

If you forgot your password but previously linked your device to your Xiaomi account, you can use Find the Device, which only works under the following conditions:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (via mobile network or Wi-Fi).
• 🔑 You have access to email/phone linked to Mi Account.
• 🔄 Find the device has been activated in the settings (Settings) → Mi Account → Find the device).

Instructions for unlocking:

1. Go to i.mi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 9.
3. In the Devices section, select your Redmi 9.
4. Click Unlock the device (option will appear if the phone is connected to the network).
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After that, the password on the phone will be reset, but all the data will remain in place. Importantly, if the device has been enabled encryption data (in the security settings), this method may not work — you need to reset to factory settings.

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If the "Unlock Device" option is inactive, try connecting Redmi 9 to another Wi-Fi network or restarting it, sometimes helping you establish a connection to Xiaomi servers.

3. Reset password through Google Account (for MIUI 12 and older)

This is a good way to do it if you have Google Account set up on Redmi 9 and sync enabled, but with MIUI 13, Xiaomi has limited this feature, so it doesn’t work on all devices.

Procedure:

1. On the lock screen, enter the wrong password 5 times in a row until the message Forgot the password appears.
2. Click on this caption and select Restore via Google.
3. Enter the data from the linked Google Account (email and password).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.

If this option does not work, it means:

• 🚫 The device is disabled synchronization with Google.
• 🚫 Xiaomi has blocked this feature in your version. MIUI.
• 🚫 The phone is not connected to the Internet.

4. Hard reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If previous methods didn't work, the most radical way is to reset to factory settings, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, contacts and apps, and only use it as a last resort!

How to make Hard Reset on Redmi 9:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button and select Turn off).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (manage by the volume and power buttons).
4. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action (usually you need to select Confirm or enter Yes).
6. After the reset is complete, select Reboot.

The phone will reboot and be like new, without password, but without your data. If you have backup enabled in Mi Cloud before reset, after you log in to your Xiaomi account, you can recover some of the information (contacts, notes, photos) after you log in.

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Recovery Mode reset is the only way to unlock Redmi 9 if you don’t remember your password and have not linked your Xiaomi/Google accounts.

5. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

This is a method that works for those who are willing to work with the command line and have access to a computer. It allows you to reset your password without losing data, but it requires an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked, you have to unlock it, which erases all data.

What will be required:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Firmware for Redmi 9 (you can download it on the official website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power button + Volume down.
2. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer.
3. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh (the device should appear).
4. At the bottom, select the Clean All option (this will save data) or Clean All and Lock option (if you need to unlock the bootloader).
5. Press Flash and wait for the process to be completed.

Once you flash it, it will boot up without a password, but it's a risky method.

• ⚠️ The wrong firmware can put the phone out of order.
• ⚠️ If the bootloader is blocked, the data will be erased.
• ⚠️ Xiaomi can lock the device with frequent flashing (protection against theft).

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Before you run your firmware through Fastboot, check the phone model in settings (Settings → About Phone → Model). The firmware should match the model exactly (e.g. Redmi 9 (ginkgo) or Redmi 9A (dandelion)).

6. Alternative methods and warnings

If none of the methods worked, consider the following options:

Warnings worth considering:

⚠️ Attention! If Redmi 9 has enabled data encryption (in the security settings), resetting the password via Recovery or Fastboot will make it impossible to read the files even after unlocking, in which case the data will be lost irretrievably.

⚠️ Attention! Do not use software to hack passwords from dubious sites. Most of them contain viruses or require root access, which cancels the warranty and can cause the phone to fail.

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