How to disable your password on Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI 14/15

Forgot the password from Xiaomi or just want to make it easier to access the device? Disable protection is a procedure that requires caution, especially if you do not remember the current unlock code. In this article, we will analyze all the official and alternative methods of password removal on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 14/15 firmware. It is important to understand: some methods lead to a complete data reset, so first check whether the method is suitable for you without loss.

The manufacturer deliberately makes it harder to turn off security to prevent unauthorized access to personal data. If you own a device and remember your Mi Account credentials, it will take no more than 5 minutes to process it, otherwise you will have to use emergency modes or service tools, which we will talk about too, and we warn you that attempts to bypass security on someone else's phone violate the law and can lead to locking the device through IMEI.

Preparation: What to Know Before Disabling Your Password

Before you start removing protection, answer three key questions:

• 🔑 Do you remember the current password?/PIN/If you do, use the standard way through the settings. If you don't, you'll need workarounds.
• 📱 Is the phone linked to a Mi Account?Without binding, some methods (such as unlocking through Find Device) will not be available.

If you are not sure of the answers, check the following:

1. Try entering possible password combinations (dates of birth, simple sequences like 1234 or 0000).

Method 1: Disable password through settings (if you know the current code)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the protection through the settings menu, which is suitable if you remember the current password or the password. PIN-The instructions are relevant to MIUI 14/15 All Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 others.

Sequence of action:

1. Unlock your phone with the current password/PIN-code.
2. Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
3. Select Screen Lock.
4. Enter the current protection code again for confirmation.
5. Click No (or Remove Lock in some firmware versions).
6. Confirm the action by clicking Delete.

If the system offers to select another type of lock instead of No (such as a fingerprint), first install an alternative method, and then go back to this menu and delete it.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) After disabling the password, the system may require re-entering Mi Account data to confirm ownership of the device.

Method 2: Unlocking with Mi Account (if you forgot your password)

If you don't remember the lock code, but your phone is linked to your Mi Account, you can reset the security via Find Device, which only works under the following conditions:

• 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (mobile network or Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Find Device has been activated in the settings previously.
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from the Mi Account tied to the device.

Resetting instructions:

1. On your computer or other phone, go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select the locked device in the list (if there are several).
3. Click Find the device, then Unlock.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (depending on your account settings).
5. Wait for notification of a successful reset (can take up to 5 minutes).

After that, the phone will unlock, but all data will remain in place – this method does not result in a reset, however, on some models (for example, Redmi K50) after unlocking, you will need to set a new password.

Method 3: Recovery Mode (complete data cleanup)

If previous methods didn't work, the radical option is hard reset through recovery mode, which removes all data from your phone, including photos, messages and apps, and only use it as a last resort!

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume combination up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English or Chinese).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The phone will reboot in factory condition, and at the initial setup stage, you will be asked to restore data from the backup (if it was created earlier through the Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (most new Xiaomi models), a Recovery reset may require authorization via Mi Account after the reboot.If you don't remember your account details, the phone will remain locked!

Method 4: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔧 You can work with the command line.
• 🖥️ You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot.
• 📱 The phone has unlocked the bootloader (Bootloader).

If the bootloader is blocked, you will first need to unlock it through the official Mi Unlock Tool (the process takes up to 720 hours of waiting on new accounts).

Instructions for unlocking:

1. Turn off the phone and put it into Fastboot mode, clamping Power + Volume down.
2. Connect the device to the PC through USB-cable.
3. Open the command line (cmd) and execute the command: fastboot devices Make sure that the phone is identified (its serial number should appear).
4. Run the reset via the command: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

Once rebooted, the phone will be in factory condition.This method bypasses the Mi Account check, but doesn't work on all models (for example, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra may require additional authorization).

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This team is dumping data. FRP (Factory Reset Protection, but on some devices, it can lead to problems with the system. IMEI. Use it at your own risk!-->

Method 5: Password bypassing ADB (without data loss)

This works if you've got USB debugging on your phone and you've previously confirmed that you're connected to that computer, and if it's not activated, it won't work.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line and check the connection: Adb devices
3. If the device is determined, 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

Once the reboot is done, the lock will be reset, a method that does not delete data, but requires root rights (on non-rooted devices, the su commands will not work).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14/15 The path to the lock files may be different. If the above commands did not work, try to delete the files in the folder. /data/system/ with the names gatekeeper* and lock*.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods do not work, there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center. 📍 Find the official service on the website mi.com. 💰 The cost of unlocking is from 1000 to 3000 rubles (depending on the model and the reason for blocking). ⏳ Timeframes - 1 to 3 days.
2. Use paid online services. 🌐 Examples: Mi Account Unlock, Xiaomi Tool PRO (cost $10. $50). ⚠️ Fraud Risk – Choose Services with Real Reviews. 🔒 Some services require sending IMEI, which may not be safe.

Before you pay for the unlock, check whether your model is not covered by the warranty. In some cases, the official service can reset the password for free (if you have a check and confirmation of purchase).

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If you bought your phone from hand and you tied it to someone else's Mi Account, you can't legally unlock it. EDL-the mode, but it requires special equipment and may void the warranty.

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