How to turn off the password on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways (2026)

Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi or just want to remove the screen lock because it interferes — 3 proven way to disable PIN-code, pattern lock or password on Redmi Note smartphones 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and other firmware models MIUI 12–14 (Android 10–14). We will break down the standard method through settings, bypass locking through Mi Account, and a hidden way to reset your password without losing data (does not work on all models).

Important: If you don't remember your password and can't unlock your phone, you can immediately go to the Mi Account reset section, and if you just want to remove the unnecessary lock, the first two are enough, all the instructions are tested on current versions of MIUI and do not require root rights.

If your phone has payment data, photos or work correspondence, it is better to use a fingerprint or facial recognition instead of completely removing the protection.

1. Standard disabling of password through settings

This is the easiest way to do this if you know your current password/PIN and want to remove it.It’s suitable for all Xiaomi Redmi models, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi 9A, POCO M5 and new 2023-2026 devices.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen).
• 🔒 Go to Passwords and Security (on some firmware – Screen Lock).
• 🔑 Select Screen Locking → enter the current password/PIN/graphical.
• 🚫 Click Delete Password (or No if the system prompts you to select a new type of lock).
• ✅ Confirm the action - the lock will be disabled.

If you do not have a Delete Password option, you have corporate security policies (e.g., Microsoft Exchange or Google Workspace) installed on your device, in which case you first need to delete your work account in your Account settings.

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⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with MIUI 14 After disabling the password, you may need to re-attach the fingerprint. If you used biometrics, remember the backup beforehand. PIN.

2. reset password through the Mi Account (if you forgot the code)

If you don’t remember the password, but the phone is tied to your Mi Account, you can reset the lock through Xiaomi’s official service, which works even if the device is not connected to the Internet (enough to have previously logged in to your account).

Step-by-step:

1. 🌐 Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. 🔑 Sign in with the same account that is linked to a blocked Redmi.
3. 📱 In the Devices section, find your smartphone and click Find the device.
4. 🔄 Select the option to Unlock Screen (or Unlock Screen in English version).
5. ⏳ Wait 5-10 minutes – the phone will receive a notification about the reset password.

If the device is not displayed in the list on the site, it means:

• 📵 The Internet is turned off on the phone (turn on mobile data or Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Mi Account was deleted or changed after the last unlock.
• 🛠️ The device was reset to factory settings without detachment of the account (requires a hard reset).

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⚠️ Note: After resetting the password through Mi Account, some models erase data from internal memory (photos, messages, applications). → Google → Backup.

3. Password reset via ADB (without data loss)

This method is suitable for technically trained users and does not work on all Xiaomi Redmi models. It allows you to delete a password file through the ADB debugging bridge without resetting the phone to factory settings. Importantly, the device should be enabled debugging over USB (if you haven’t turned it on before, the method will not work).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original, undamaged).
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB Fastboot (you can download from the official Android website).

Instructions:

1. 📥 Install. ADB on the computer and connect the phone to USB.
2. 🐍 Open the command line (Win) + R → enter cmd).
3. 🔍 Enter the command: adb devices If the device appears in the list, go further. If not, check the drivers or cable.
4. 🔑 Follow the commands in turn: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/password.key rm /data/system/locksettings.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot
5. 🔄 The phone will restart - after switching on the lock will not be.

If you have a "locking error" error after the reboot, it doesn't work for your model, and then you just have a hard reset.

4. Hard reset (if nothing worked)

It's an extreme method that completely erases all data from your phone, including photos, messages and apps. Use it only if:

• 🔐 You forgot your password and can’t unlock your phone.
• 📵 Mi Account is not tied or helps.
• 🛠️ Method ADB failed.

How to make Hard Reset on Xiaomi Redmi:

1. 🔄 Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. 🔧 Press the power button. + Loudness up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. 📱 In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection).
4. ✅ Confirm the reset - the phone will reboot in factory condition.

After discharge:

• 📱 The phone will be like new – you will need to reconfigure the language, Wi-Fi, Google account.
• 🔄 If previously was tied Mi Account, after enabling you will need to enter the login and password to unlock (protection against theft).
• ☁️ Data from the Google account (contacts, mail, some settings) will be restored automatically if the backup was enabled.

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If the phone asks for the old password after reset, then the Mi Account was not untied, in which case you need to enter the information from the account or contact Xiaomi support to unlock.

5. Alternative ways of unlocking

If standard methods don’t work, try these options:

📞 Unlocking by Call (for Older Versions) MIUI)

On some Redmi models with MIUI 10–11, you can bypass the lock via an emergency call:

1. 📞 On the lock screen, press the emergency call.
2. 🔢 Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
3. 🔙 Return to the main screen – sometimes the lock is reset.

⚠️ On the new versions MIUI This method does not work (patch closed in security updates).

🔧 Unlocking through Safe Mode

If the password is set by a third-party application (such as AppLock), try:

1. 🔄 Press the power button. → Hold off until the Safe Mode window appears.
2. ✅ Confirm the transition to safe mode.
3. 🗑️ Remove the app that blocks the screen.
4. 🔄 Reboot the phone.

🛠️ Contacting the service center

If none of the methods worked, you can contact the official Xiaomi service.

• 📄 Check or box from the phone (proof of possession).
• 🔐 Mi Account details if it was linked.
• 💳 Payment for services (from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model).

The addresses of the service centers can be found on the official website of Xiaomi.

6. How to protect your phone after disabling your password

If you have removed your password for convenience but are concerned about security, use alternative security methods:

• 👆 Fingerprint: Quickly unlock without code input. Configured in Settings → Passwords and security → Fingerprint.
• 👤 Facial recognition: Works on models with infrared camera (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+, POCO F4 newer).
• 🔐 Smart Lock: Automatically unlock in secure locations (home, work) or when connected to a trusted device (e.g., smartwatches).
• 📍 Invisible. PIN: V MIUI You can hide the password entry - turn on the Settings → Screen locking → Hide password entry.

For additional protection:

• ☁️ Enable backup in Google Drive or Mi Cloud.
• 🔍 Install an antivirus (such as Avast or Bitdefender) to scan for malicious applications.
• 📲 Set up remote management via Find My Device (Google) or Find Device (Mi Account).

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Even if you have disabled your password, be sure to set up at least one alternative unlock method (print, face or Smart Lock) to protect your data if your phone gets lost.

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