How to open a Xiaomi phone without a password: all the ways from Mi Account to Hard Reset

Forgotten password on Xiaomi is a situation faced by one in five smartphone owners of this brand. According to statistics from service centers, 68% of requests for blocking devices are associated with loss of access due to loss of access due to the loss of access. PIN-Fortunately, you can unlock a Xiaomi phone without a password in a number of ways, from official (via Mi Account) to technical (using Fastboot or a computer). ADB).

It is important to understand that not all methods are equally secure. For example, resetting through Recovery will delete all data from the device, while unlocking through a Xiaomi account will keep files intact. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock for 2018-2026 models, including bypassing FRP-lock (Factory Reset Protection) on the new firmware MIUI 14/15.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most reliable and secure method is to use a tied Mi Account, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, if you previously:

• 📱 Log into a phone account.
• 🔄 We didn't turn off the sync.
• 📧 Have access to an email or phone number linked to your account

Instructions:

1. On the locked screen, tap Forgot password? (or Forgot password? on English firmware).
2. Enter the email/phone associated with Mi Account and confirm with the code from the SMS or email.
3. Follow the instructions of the system for resetting the password.

If the buttons Forgot the password? no (for example, on Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14), try:

1. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
2. Enter any password 5 times in a row - will appear the button Forgot the password?.
3. Follow the instructions above.

⚠️ Note: If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn’t untie his Mi Account, this method won’t work.

2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

If Mi Account is lost, it is hard to reset through recovery mode, which will delete all data, including photos, contacts and apps, but will return access to the phone, suitable for Xiaomi models based on MIUI and HyperOS.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Hold the combination: 🔧 Loudness up + Food for most models (Redmi) 9, POCO X3 etc.) 🔧 Loudness down + Power - for Xiaomi 13/14 and flagship

Mi

Recovery

Wipe Data

Wipe All Data

Confirm

After restarting, set your phone as new.

⚠️ Attention: New firmware (MIUI 13/14/15) After resetting through Recovery, it may work FRP-In this case, you will need to enter data from Mi Account, which was tied to the phone before the reset.

Turn off the phone from charging.

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged.

Prepare. SIM-card or Wi-Fi to set up after resetting

Download a backup of data (if you have access to the PC)

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3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced)

The Fastboot method is suitable if:

• 🔓 Mi Account is disabled (or you know the login details)

Instructions:

1. Install Google’s Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
2. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot (a hare will appear with the inscription Fastboot).
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools and execute: fastboot oem unlock If the command does not work, try: fastboot flashing unlock
5. Confirm the unlock on the phone (if you receive a request).
6. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

For models with MIUI 12+, an additional command may be required:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase frp

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking through Fastboot resets all data and can lead to loss IMEI on some models (Redmi) 7/8, POCO F1). Before execution, check if your model supports official bootloader unlocking on the site. en.miui.com/unlock.

4. Bypassing the lock through ADB (without data loss)

If the phone is debugging on USB (USB Debugging, you can try to delete the file with the password through ADB. This method saves data, but only works if two conditions are met:

1. The USB debugging was activated before blocking.
2. The phone is connected to an authorized PC (previously confirmed access).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools and execute: adb shell cd /data/system rm *.key
3. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the team fails, try an alternative method:

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

For MIUI 13/14, the path to the files may be different.

adb shell ls /data/system/ | grep -i lock

Find the current lock files.

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If USB debugging wasn’t enabled, but the phone is recognized by the PC as a media device, try connecting via the Mi PC Suite and backing up the data before resetting.

5. Use of service codes (for older models)

Some Xiaomi models from 2016-2019 (Redmi 4/5, Mi A1/A2) have service codes to reset the lock.

• 📞 ##7780## - soft reset (saves media files, deletes settings)
• 📞 *2767*3855# — Full reset (removes everything, including firmware)
• 📞 ##3646633## - Engineering menu (to reset the screen lock)

From the engineering menu (#3646633##) go to:

1. Connectivity → Security → Lock Screen
2. Choose Disable Password or Reset Lock.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Codes *2767*3855# and ##3646633## They can permanently damage IMEI on some models (Redmi Note) 5, Mi 6). Use them only if other methods do not help.

6.Unlocking through EDL Mode (extreme case)

EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode) is a low-level firmware mode that allows you to bypass locks even without the Mi Account, but requires:

• 🖥️ PC with Mi Flash Tool or QFil
• 📄 Firmware file (.tgz or.mbn) for your model
• 🔧 Skills with firmware (risk of “bricking” the phone)

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Turn off your phone and press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power to enter EDL (the screen will be black).
3. Connect your phone to your PC – a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 device should appear in Device Manager.
4. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.
5. Wait for the end (10-15 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

For models running a Mediatek processor (Redmi 9A/9C, POCO C31), use the SP Flash Tool and the firmware in scatter format.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL Deletes all data and may result in loss of serial number (SN) or IMEI. On new models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12) This method is often blocked by the manufacturer.

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EDL Mode is the only way to unlock Xiaomi without a password and without a Mi Account, but it requires strict adherence to instructions and the right firmware.A firmware error can make the phone inoperable ("brick").

7. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of the methods worked, the official service remains. Xiaomi provides the unlock service if you have:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase)
• 🆔 Passport holder
• 📱 Serial phone number (SN, indicated on the box or under the battery)

The cost of the service in Russia and CIS:

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

• 🌍 International service
• 🇷🇺 Services in Russia

Advantages of official service:

• ✅ Guarantee of data security (if possible)
• ✅ No risk of damaging your phone.
• ✅ Recovery IMEI and serial number

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi