How to open Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: unlock the bootloader, remove the screen lock and bypass Mi Account

Forgot the pattern lock on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro? Buy a used smartphone with a tied Mi Account? Or want to install custom firmware but encounter a locked bootloader? In this article, 5 proven ways to unlock the Mi 10 Pro (model umi) relevant for 2026. We will analyze both official methods from Xiaomi and alternative solutions for complex cases.

It is important to understand that the procedures differ depending on the type of lock. For example, removing the pattern lock does not require unlocking the bootloader, and bypassing Mi Account may require special software. On the Mi 10 Pro with MIUI 14+ firmware, some old methods (for example, through Fastboot) have stopped working - they have been replaced by new verification algorithms. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center.

In the article you will find:

• 🔓 Official unlocking of the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (with the new rules of 2023).
• 📱 Reset the pattern lock without data loss (if debugging is enabled) USB).
• 🔄 Bypassing Mi Account on used devices (including methods for MIUI 14/15).
• ⚙️ Alternative methods through EDL Test Point (for experienced users).
• ⚠️ Warnings about risks and possible consequences (e.g. blocking) IMEI).

1. Unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro via Mi Unlock Tool

Xiaomi’s official way of doing this is to use the Mi Unlock Tool, which is suitable if you want to install TWRP, custom recovery, or alternative firmware (like LineageOS), but since 2023, Xiaomi has tightened the rules: it now requires an account to be linked to the device 72 hours before unlocking and SMS confirmation.

What you need:

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro smartphone with charge ≥50%.
• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (MacOS utility is unstable).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 🔑 Mi Account Linked to Phone at least 3 Days Ago.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the smartphone developer mode: go to Settings → About phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item.
2. Return to Settings → More → For developers and activate: Debugging by USB Unlock OEM (an important item!)

Mi Unlock Tool

Fastboot

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Mi Unlock Tool

⚠️ Note: If you see a "Couldn't unlock" or "Device not bound" error when you unlock, you'll have to wait 168 hours (7 days) from the first link.

2. Reset the pattern lock without loss of data (if debugging over USB is enabled)

If you have forgotten the pattern lock or PIN-code, but the phone has previously been activated debugging USB, You can reset the lock without completely resetting the settings. This method works on the Mi 10 Pro with any version. MIUI, But it requires access to a PC.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Computer with Android installed SDK Platform-Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Phone with debugging enabled USB (Even if the screen is locked).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Mi 10 Pro to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
2. Check the connection command: adb devices If the device is displayed, go further. If not, install the drivers or try another cable.
3. Delete the file with the pattern lock: adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key or PIN-code: adb shell rm /data/system/password.key
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Once you reboot, the lock will be reset, and Importantly, this method only works if the USB debugging was enabled before the phone locks, and if not, move to the next section.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14+ After such a reset, you may need to enter a password from your Mi Account. If you do not remember it, you will have to do a full reset via Fastboot.

3. bypassing the Mi Account on the used Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Did you buy Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with your hands and run into a tied Mi Account? Unfortunately, there are no official ways to bypass - Xiaomi blocks such actions for security. MIUI 12-15 who can help. MIUI 14, round-trip through DNS or APK-Files only work on 30% of devices – the rest require unlocking through the device. EDL.

Method 1: DNS (operates on MIUI 12–13)

1. At the stage of entering the Mi Account, connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the network name bar and select Set up DNS manually.
3. Enter one of them. DNS-servers: 104.199.113.210 (Europe) 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare)

Go back to the login screen and try to create a new account.

Method 2: Through EDL (for power users)

If DNS doesn't work, you'll need to run the firmware through EDL, which erases all data and requires:

• 💻 PC with Mi Flash Tool installed.
• 🔧 Authorized developer account (or paid access to) EDL-service).
• 📥 Fastboot for Mi 10 Pro (model umi).

Detailed instructions for firmware through EDL:

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL Without an authorized account, it can lead to a blocking IMEI (If you're not sure, call the service center.

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Before buying a used Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, always check whether the Mi Account is tied to it. To do this, ask the seller to make a factory reset (Settings → About the phone → Resetting) and make sure that after the reboot the phone does not require login / password entry.

4. Unlock through Test Point (last resort)

If none of these things work, then the hardware method is the Test Point method, which requires disassembling the phone and closing the contacts on the motherboard.

• 🔥 Damage to payment in case of careless handling.
• 📵 Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• 🔄 Possible blockage IMEI baseband.

How to find Test Point on Mi 10 Pro:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the tray for SIM-map.
2. Remove the back cover (need a mediator or suction cup).
3. On the motherboard, find two contacts labeled TP or Test Point (usually next to the battery).
4. Close them with tweezers or a screwdriver, while connecting the phone to the PC.
5. If done correctly, the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 port will appear in Device Manager.

After that, you can flash the phone through the Mi Flash Tool (as in the EDL method). Importantly, on the Mi 10 Pro, Test Point contacts may differ from other models - look for current schemes for your board revision.

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Test Point is the riskiest, but sometimes the only way to unlock the Mi 10 Pro with a locked bootloader and a tied account. Use it only if other methods have failed.

5. Frequent errors and their solutions

When unlocking the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

If your error is not listed in the table, try:

• 🔍 Finding a solution in forums XDA Developers or 4PDA (Search for topics on the umi model).
• 📞 Contact the Xiaomi service center (if the phone is guaranteed).

6. Alternative ways to unlock (for experienced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try more complex options, which require technical knowledge and carry risks, but sometimes help in desperate situations.

Method 1: Firmware through TWRP

If the bootloader is already unlocked, you can install TWRP through it:

• 🔄 Reset the pattern lock (by deleting gesture.key or password.key files).
• 📁 Make a backup of data before a complete reset.
• 🔧 Install a patch to bypass Mi Account (e.g, Disabler_MiAccount.zip).

Method 2: Use exploits for MIUI

Some versions of MIUI (e.g. 12.5-13) run exploits that allow you to get root without unlocking the bootloader.

• DirtyCow Exploit (for older versions of the kernel)
• CVE-2022-20421 (vulnerability in MIUI 13)

Example of a team to check for a vulnerability:

adb shell "echo 'id' > /data/local/tmp/root.sh; chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/root.sh; /data/local/tmp/root.sh"

If you see uid=0(root) in response, then exploit works.

⚠️ Note: exploits may cause system instability or block updates, and Xiaomi regularly closes such vulnerabilities in new versions. MIUI.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions