How to open a blocked Xiaomi Redmi 9: from resetting the password to unlocking the bootloader

Forgot the pattern lock on Xiaomi Redmi 9 or the phone locked after unsuccessful attempts to enter a password? Perhaps you bought a used device with a previously owned Mi Account tied. Either way, there is a solution. This article will help unlock the smartphone without losing data (if possible) or with a complete reset to factory settings.

We’ll look at all the current ways, from a standard reset via Recovery to bypassing Mi Account locks using official and unofficial tools. Importantly, the methods are different for cases where you remember data from a Xiaomi account and when access to it is lost. Also note that after some manipulations (for example, unlocking the bootloader), the phone may lose its warranty.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Charge your phone to at least 50% – interruption due to battery discharge can lead to “bricking".
• 📡 Connect to stable Wi-Fi or use mobile internet with sufficient traffic (required for downloading firmware).
• 🔧 Prepare. USB-cable (preferably original) and Windows computer 7/10/11.

1. Reset password through Mi Account (if you remember the data)

The easiest way to do this is to use the retrieval function through a Xiaomi account, which works if:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from Mi Account that was tied to the device.
• ⚙️ On the smartphone enabled synchronization with the cloud (default activated).

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password?).
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
3. Confirm your identity via SMS or email (depending on your account settings).
4. Create a new password or pattern lock.

If the Forgot Password button is missing, try entering any password 5 times in a row - after that the system will offer a recovery option.

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If you don't remember which account is linked to your phone, try entering all the possible emails and phone numbers you've used before, and the system will tell you if the account finds a match.

2 Unlocking through Recovery Mode (hard reset)

If Mi Account access is lost or your phone is blocked after a reset, hardware reset via Recovery mode will help, which will remove all data from the device, including photos, contacts and installed apps. Use it only as a last resort!

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off Redmi 9 with a long press of the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – you will be taken to the Recovery menu (management is carried out by the volume and power buttons).
4. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data) and then confirm the action.
5. After reset, select Reboot to reboot.

If you reset your phone and you need to enter Mi Account data, you've not been untied, so move on to the next section.

Turn off the phone |Lock up Volume + Power |Pending the Recovery menu |Select Wipe Data |Confirm the reset

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Bypassing the Mi Account lock (if you forgot the data)

The most difficult situation is when Redmi 9 is blocked by Xiaomi account and the login data is lost. It is officially impossible to bypass this protection, but there are several informal methods that can help.

Ways of circumvention:

• 🔓 Through EDL-Mode: Connect to a PC in emergency mode and firmware a special file to reset Mi Account. Requires a cable EDL Mi Flash Tool and the Mi Flash Tool.
• 📱 Exploiting vulnerabilities MIUI: Some versions of the firmware allow you to bypass the lock through ADB or Fastboot.
• 💻 Xiaomi Support: If you can confirm your purchase (by check or box), support can help you unblock the lock.

More on the EDL method:

1. Download Mi Flash Tool and firmware for Redmi 9 (Fastboot version).
2. Put your phone in EDL mode: Turn off the device, press Volume up + Volume down and connect to the PC.
3. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.

Important: since 2021, Xiaomi has tightened the protection of Mi Account. On new firmware (MIUI 12.5+), it is almost impossible to bypass the lock without account data. If the phone is purchased used, try contacting the previous owner to unblock the account.

4. Unlocking the bootloader (Bootloader)

If you plan to flash Redmi 9 custom firmware (like LineageOS) or need to delete Mi Account via Fastboot, you first need to unlock the bootloader.

1. Linking your Mi Account to your phone (should be your account!).
2. Apply for unblocking through the Xiaomi website.
3. The approval process (can take up to 72 hours).
4. Use the Mi Unlock Tool to complete the process.

Unofficial unlocking methods (such as exploits) can be unstable and lock your device, and we recommend using only the official method.

5. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If the standard methods don’t work, try:

• 📞 Contact the service center: official Xiaomi centers can unlock the phone by check or box (paid.
• 🔧 Box solutions: special hardware boxes (such as UFi Box or EasyJTAG) allow you to bypass the lock, but require skills and are expensive.
• 🛒 Buy an unlock code: on some forums (for example, 4PDA) Selling Mi Account Deletions Codes, but It’s Risky (Fraud, Viruses).

⚠️ Warning: Never buy "unlock codes" from random sellers online, often a scam designed to gain access to your Mi Account or money.

If the phone is locked after buying on Avito or Yula, try to return it to the seller under the law “On protection of consumer rights” – the device with a lock is considered defective.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem again, follow the following simple rules:

• 🔐 Untie Mi Account before selling: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Get out and do the reset.
• 📱 Use the backup. PIN-code: in locking settings, you can add a spare unlock method (for example, a fingerprint) + PIN).
• ☁️ Enable Backup: Sync your data with your Mi Cloud or Google Account to recover it after a reset.
• 📝 Record your account information: keep your Mi Account login and password in a safe place (for example, in a password manager).

⚠️ Attention: if you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 handheld, be sure to check whether the Mi Account is untied. ask the seller: Perform a factory reset with you. Turn on the phone and go through the initial setup (if you have a request to enter Mi Account - refuse to buy).

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Buying a phone with a Mi Account tied is always a risk, and even if the seller promises to untie later, it will be extremely difficult to regain control of the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi 9