How to open Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro if you forget your password or pattern lock

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face the problem of a locked screen. PIN-A code, pattern lock, or a tied Mi Account can turn a gadget into a brick if you don’t know how to proceed correctly. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to unlock without losing data (where possible) and with minimal risk to the device.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the type of lock. For example, resetting a pattern lock via Fastboot won't help if the phone is tied to a Xiaomi account. And trying to cheat the system through ADB can lead to a complete loss of access if you do not follow the sequence of actions. We have collected proven instructions that work on the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse/curtana models) with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge – at least 50% (discharge during the procedure can “brick” the phone).
• 📶 Backup if your phone has previously synced with Mi Cloud or Google Account).
• 💻 Access to a Windows computer 10/11 or macOS (for methods via Fastboot or EDL).

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

If the lock screen says, "Device locked. Enter Mi Account password," it means the phone is tied to a Xiaomi account, and it's the most reliable (and often the only) way to get back access without losing data.

Unlocking will require:

• 📧 Login (email or phone) and password from Mi Account that was used on the device.
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 📱 Another smartphone or PC to confirm entry.

Step-by-step:

1. On the locked screen, tap the button “Forgot your password?” (or a similar inscription in English).
2. Select “Login via Mi Account” and enter your details.
3. Confirm the login via SMS or email (the code will come to the linked number / mail).
4. After successful authorization, the system will offer to create a new PIN-code.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously changed your Mi Account password but haven’t updated it on your phone, unlocking may not work).

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If you do not remember the password from Mi Account, try to restore it through the official website account.xiaomi.com. Use the backup email or phone number specified during registration.

2. Reset the pattern lock or PIN via ADB (without data loss)

The method is suitable if:

• ✅ The phone's debugging on. USB (USB Debugging).
• ✅ There is access to a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB.
• ✅ The phone is recognized by the PC in mode ADB (Checked by Adb Devices Command).

If these conditions are met, you can delete the file with the pattern lock without completely resetting.

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 Pro to the PC USB-cable.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type in: adb shell 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
3. After the reboot, the phone will unlock, but you will need to reconfigure the pattern lock or PIN.

⚠️ Attention: If debugging is on USB It wasn't activated in advance, it won't work. ADB on a locked phone is useless - the system will not confirm the connection.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (full reset)

If previous methods failed, it is hard to reset via Fastboot mode, which removes all data from the phone, including photos, messages and apps, but is guaranteed to unlock the device.

You will need to:

• 💻 Computer with Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot Drivers installed.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (poor cables may interrupt the connection).
• 📥 Firmware for Redmi Note 9 Pro (download from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone. Press the Power + Volume button down until the Fastboot logo appears.
2. Connect the device to your PC and open the Mi Flash Tool.
3. In the program, select the downloaded firmware (.tgz or.zip format) and press Refresh - the phone must be determined.
4. Press Clean All (full reset) and wait for the process to end (5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Once reset via Fastboot, the phone may require re-authorization to the Mi Account if previously linked. If you do not remember the account details, unlocking will become impossible without contacting the service center.

4. Bypassing locking through Recovery mode (for firmware without Mi Account)

If you didn’t have a Xiaomi account attached on your phone, you can try resetting your settings via Recovery Mode, a method that’s easier than Fastboot, but doesn’t work on all versions of MIUI.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up until the Recovery menu appears.
3. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.

From the Recovery menu, select: Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.

Once reset, the phone will reboot to its original state, and some firmware may then need to enter the old password, in which case the method will not work, and you will have to use Fastboot.

1. Check the battery charge (minimum 30%).

2. Make sure that there are no important unsaved data on the phone.

3. Prepare. SIM-re-activation card after reset.

4. Remember the data from Google Account (required to set up after resetting).

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5. Unlock through Xiaomi Service Center (guarantee cases)

If none of the methods worked, and the phone is still locked, you just have to contact the official service center Xiaomi.

What will be required for the application:

• 📄 Checks or warranty card (if the phone is guaranteed).
• 🆔 Passport or document confirming purchase.
• 📱 The device itself (preferably with the original box and accessories).

The cost of unlocking in non-warranty cases varies from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles depending on the region and the complexity of the work. EDL-mode (emergency firmware), but it is risky - if the device is mistaken, it can turn into a "brick».

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Official Xiaomi service centers in Russia can be found on the website mi.com/ru/service. Before visiting, check by phone if they are unlocking your model (Redmi Note). 9 Pro).

6. Alternative methods (risky and not always working)

On the Internet you can find dozens of “magic” ways to unlock – from using Test Point to connecting to the Internet. EDL-We don't recommend them for a number of reasons:

• 🚨 High risk of ‘bricking’ – wrong actions can damage the bootloader.
• 🔓 Many methods require experience with a soldering iron (for example, closing contacts on the board).
• 💰 Special equipment (such as UFi Box or Medusa Pro) is expensive and not available to ordinary users.

If you do decide to experiment, consider:

• 🔧 For EDL-You need an authorized Xiaomi account (it is difficult to get it legally).
• 📉 The probability of success is about 30-50%, depending on the firmware version.
• ⚖️ The phone guarantee will be cancelled.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking the Redmi Note 9 Pro