How to open a locked smartphone Xiaomi: all the ways to unlock the screen and account

You forgot the pattern lock, PIN-Xiaomi code or password? Or did the phone lock after resetting because of its link to Mi Account? Don't rush to bring the device to the service center - 80% of the time you can unlock yourself. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to open Android on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO, including models 2020-2026 (from Mi) 10T to Xiaomi 14 Ultra).

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the type of lock. PIN-The lock screen code, and the other thing is locking through Mi Cloud after resetting to factory settings, and we structured the instructions by complexity, from simple solutions (like unlocking through Find My Device) to advanced ones (bypassing). FRP You will also find a table of methods compatibility with popular models and answers to frequent questions in the Internet. FAQ.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (should be at least 30% - when discharged during the procedure, the phone can turn into a "brick»).
• 📶 Availability of a backup of data (unlocking often results in a complete reset).
• 🔑 Access to email/phone linked to Mi Account (required for some methods).

1 Unblocking through Google Find My Device (if your Google account is linked)

This method works if you have a Google account activated on your phone and Find My Device enabled (located in Settings). → Google → Security. This method is suitable for unlocking PIN-code, pattern lock or password, but will not help when blocking through Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Go to Find My Device from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same Google account as a blocked Xiaomi.
3. Select your smartphone from the list of devices.
4. Press Lock the device (yes, even if it is already locked).
5. Enter a new temporary password (e.g. 123456) and confirm.
6. On the screen Xiaomi will appear field to enter this password – use it to unlock.

If this method doesn't work, you might have Google synced or no Internet connection on your phone, so move on to the next one.

⚠️ Note: Once unlocked through Find My Device, you may need to re-authorize some applications (e.g., banking applications.

2. Reset the pattern lock via Mi Account (official method)

If you have forgotten the pattern lock or PIN-code, but remember the Mi Account (email and password), use the official reset function from Xiaomi.This method works on most models, including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T.

Step-by-step:

1. On the lock screen, enter the wrong key / password 5 times in a row.
2. Will you see a message Forgot your password? – click on it.
3. Select Sign in to Mi Account and log in.
4. The system will offer to reset the pattern lock - confirm the action.
5. Set a new password or PIN-code.

If the phone needs to enter the old password after reset, reset it. In rare cases, you may need to re-authorize to the Mi Cloud.

Check the keyboard layout (English/Russian)

Make sure that Caps Lock is off.

Try resetting your Mi Account password through [this page](https://account.xiaomi.com)

Use a backup email or phone to recover-->

3. Unlock through Recovery Mode (full reset)

If previous methods failed, you’ll have to resort to a hard reset via Recovery Mode, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, messages and apps, but will return access to the system, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models except those blocked through Mi Account after reset (FRP bypass is required).

How to log in to Recovery and make a reset:

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Click the combination: For most models: Power + Volume up. For POCO F4/F5: Power + Volume down. For Xiaomi 12/13: Power + both volume buttons.

Recovery

Wipe Data

Nutrition

Wipe All Data

Reboot

The phone will reboot and suggest you set it up as new. If you request Mi Account data after the reset, go to the FRP bypass section.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro) may require the bootloader unlock code to be reset via Recovery. If you haven't received it before, use the Fastboot method (Section 5).

4.Backpassing Mi Account (FRP) lock after reset

If you reset your phone to factory settings and now it requires you to enter Mi Account data that you don’t remember, it’s FRP-locking. It’s officially impossible to get around it, but there are several working methods for models on Qualcomm Snapdragon (for example, POCO X5 Pro, Xiaomi 11T).

Important: FRP bypass methods may stop working after firmware updates. The relevance was tested on MIUI 14 (android 13) in March 2026.

Method 1: Fastboot (requires a computer)

1. Install on PC ADB and Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your computer in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down when turned on).
3. Open the command line in the folder with platform-tools and type: fastboot oem frp-unlock or for new models: fastboot erase frp
4. Reboot your phone with the command: fastboot reboot

Detailed instructions for firmware in EDL It is beyond the scope of this article, but you can find it in our FAQ (question №4).

5 Unlocking the bootloader (Bootloader) for firmware

If you plan to flash your phone through a Fastboot or EDL, you first need to unlock the bootloader. On new Xiaomi models (released after 2021), this requires official permission from the manufacturer.

How to unlock Bootloader:

1. Connect your Mi Account to your phone (if not already blocked).
2. Go to the Mi Unlock website and log in.
3. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and install it on your PC.
4. Put it on your phone: 🔧 Developer Mode (7 times click on Version) MIUI In Settings → The phone). 🔗 Debugging by USB and Unlock. OEM (In Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

Fastboot

Mi Unlock Tool

Follow the instructions (you may need to wait 7-14 days for new accounts).

After unlocking the bootloader, you can stitch custom firmware or bypass FRP through Fastboot.

1. Use another. USB-cable (preferably original).

2. disable the antivirus on the computer.

3. run the program on behalf of the administrator.

4. Wait 24 hours and try again (sometimes Xiaomi servers limit the frequency of requests).-->

6. Alternative methods (for older models)

If you have Xiaomi before 2020 (e.g. Redmi Note 7, Mi 9), you can try lesser-known unlocking methods:

• 📞 Call to locked phone: Call your phone from another device, take a call and try to open Settings in the call menu (sometimes working on older versions) MIUI).
• 🔄 Reset via Safe Mode: Squeeze Power + Volume down until the logo appears, then release Power by holding Volume down.In Safe Mode, try uninstalling the lock app.
• 🖥️ ADB-Teams: If the debugging is enabled USB, You can delete the lock file via the command: adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key Then restart the phone.

On newer models (2021 and later), these methods are likely to fail due to the tightening of the safety in the MIUI 12+.

7. When to contact the service center

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be deeper than it seems. Contact Xiaomi Service Center if:

• 🔐 The phone is locked through Mi Account, and you do not remember the login details and can not confirm ownership through the tied account. email/phone.
• 🔧 After a failed firmware, the phone does not turn on (black screen, flashes). LED, vibrating but not loading).
• 📱 This device is locked or critical error appears on the screen.
• 🔋 The phone was discharged during firmware and now does not respond to charging.

Xiaomi’s official service centers in Russia and the CIS can be found on the Mi Service website. The average cost of unlocking FRP is from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, depending on the model.

1. Take a check or a box from your phone (to confirm possession).

2. check by phone if they work with your model (some centers do not take on new flagships).

3. Ask about the unlock warranty (must be at least 3 months old).-->

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi