How to untie Xiaomi from Mi Account, if you forgot the password: all working ways

A forgotten Mi Account password can become a serious problem if your Xiaomi smartphone is tied to that account. Without access to your account, you will not be able to use many functions, from installing apps to resetting settings. The worst thing when the phone requires you to enter your account information after resetting to factory settings is the so-called Mi Cloud lock, which makes the device almost useless.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to unbundle a phone from Mi Account without a password, from official methods with proof of ownership to technical workarounds. It is important to understand that some solutions require special knowledge or even contact a service center. We will also explain which methods are safe and which can lead to loss of warranty or data.

If you bought a used phone with a previous owner's account tied, or you just forgot your details, this guide will help you regain control of the device, starting with the simplest and most legal ways, gradually moving to more complex ones.

Why Xiaomi is blocking a phone without a password from Mi Account

Mi Cloud locking is not a manufacturer's whim, but a security measure that protects your data in the event of a device being stolen or lost. When you link your phone to a Xiaomi account, the system creates a unique identifier that is verified by:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings
• 📱 Reflashing the device via Fastboot or Recovery
• 🔧 Attempt to disable the "Find Device" function in Settings → Mi Account → Find the device.
• 📦 Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience)

Without entering the login and password from the associated account, these actions become impossible. FRP-Factory Reset Protection, similar protection is available on other Android devices, but Xiaomi has its own features.

⚠️ Note: If you bought a phone with your hands and the seller did not untie your account, you can officially unlock the device only if you have a check or a purchase agreement. Otherwise, Xiaomi considers this as a theft and does not provide data for unlocking.

Since 2021, the company has tightened its security policy, and even when applying for support, it is required to provide:

• 📄 Documents confirming the purchase (check, invoice, contract)
• 📷 Photo of the box with the serial number (must match the IMEI phone)
• 🔐 Account information to which the device is linked (if you are the owner)

Method 1: Restore access to Mi Account (official method)

If your phone is linked to your account but you have forgotten your password, the first thing you should do is try to restore access, which is the safest and most legal way to do so, and it doesn't require any technical manipulation of the device.

To recover the password:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with your account
3. Select the confirmation method: SMS-mail-in
4. Follow the instructions to create a new password

If you do not have access to your email/phone:

• 📧 Try alternative addresses that may have been used in the registration process.
• 📱 Check your backup contacts in your account (if they were listed)
• 🔍 Use the "Find an Account" function IMEI telephone (proof of ownership required)

Important: If you want to reset your system and you don't remember the old password, try leaving the field blank or entering arbitrary characters, sometimes because of errors in the logic of the verification.

⚠️ Note: If an account was registered via Facebook or Google, access can only be restored through the relevant service.

Method 2: Unlocking with Mi Unlock Tool (for developers)

The official Mi Unlock Tool is designed to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi devices, but in some cases it can also be used to de-link the account.

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11 (64-bit)
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set)
• 📱 Included debugging by USB developer-setting
• 🔓 Unblocking permissions (linked to the account)

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website: en.miui.com/unlock
2. Unpack the archive and launch it. miflash_unlock.exe
3. Sign in with your Mi Account data
4. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power)
5. Press Unlock and wait for the process to be completed.

If the telephone is not identified:

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port (better on the back of the PC)
• 🔄 Reinstall the Mi driver USB Driver
• 📱 Check if the debugging is included USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times)

If the program gives an error "Couldn't unlock" or "Account is not bound to this device", it means:

• The account is not tied to this phone.
• The device is on the blacklist of Xiaomi
• It hasn’t been long since the last unlock.

Method 3: Bypassing locking through EDL mode (for power users)

Regime. EDL (Emergency Download Mode is a service mode that allows you to flash through a device without standard constraints:

• 💻 Specialty software (Mi Flash Tool, QFil)
• 🔧 Authorized Xiaomi Account (for new models)
• 📄 Firmware in.tgz or.mbn format
• 🔌 Supported cable EDL (sometimes a soldering method is required)

Instructions (simplified scheme):

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website
2. Install Qualcomm drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008
3. Put the phone in mode. EDL: 🔧 For older models: press the volume up + Loudness down + Nutrition 🔧 For new: requires short circuit test points on the board

Mi Flash Tool

Select firmware and press "Flash"

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL This method is recommended only for advanced users or in service centers. 12/13, Redmi Note 11/12) An authorized account is required to unlock EDL.

If you are not sure about your skills:

• 🔧 Contact the service center with documents on the phone
• 💬 In specialized forums (e.g, 4PDA) You can find paid services for unlocking
• 📦 Buy phones only from official sellers

Method 4: Use of custom firmware (unofficial method)

Installing alternative firmware (e.g. LineageOS, Pixel Experience, or HavocOS) can bypass Mi Account locking, but this method has serious drawbacks:

• 🚫 Loss of guarantee
• 🔒 Possible security problems
• 📱 Not all functions can work correctly.
• 🔄 Difficulty returning to the original firmware

If you decide to use this method:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (see Method 2)
2. Download custom firmware for your model from the forum XDA Developers
3. Install. TWRP Recovery or OrangeFox Recovery
4. Make a complete reset (Wipe) → Format Data)
5. Sweep through custom firmware and GApps (if you need Google services)

Popular firmware for Xiaomi:

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Before installing custom firmware, check compatibility with your phone model. Wrong firmware can make the device fail. Use the tool TWRP App to check supported devices.

After installing custom firmware:

• 📱 The phone will be unlocked from the Mi Account.
• 🔄 Any applications can be installed.
• 📈 Performance may improve (on older models)
• 🚫 But you’ll lose access to Xiaomi’s branded features (like Mi Share or Quick Apps)

Method 5: Calling for Xiaomi Support (Official Unblocking)

If the phone is tied to someone else’s account (for example, when buying from hand), and the seller can not or does not want to untie the device – the only legal way to unlock – contacting in support of Xiaomi.

For this you will need:

• 📄 Check or contract of sale, indicating IMEI phone
• 📷 Photo of the box with the serial number (must match the IMEI)
• 📋 Data of the previous owner (if possible)
• 🔗 Completed form of application on the support site Xiaomi

The unlocking process can take anywhere from 3 to 30 days, and in some cases Xiaomi requires:

• 📹 Video of the phone where you can see it IMEI and serial number
• 📑 Notarized documents (for expensive models)
• 💳 Payment for the unblocking service (about) 10-30$) older devices 2 years

If the phone was stolen or lost by the previous owner:

• 🚫 Xiaomi will not provide data to unlock
• 📵 The device will remain on the blacklist (you will not be able to use the mobile network)
• 🔧 The only way out is through the firmware EDL (see method 3)

⚠️ Warning: When buying used Xiaomi phones, always check if it is untied from the Mi Account. ask the seller to reset your settings and make sure the phone does not require you to enter account data after the reboot.

What to do if nothing helps: alternative solutions

If all of these methods do not work, the following options remain:

• 🔧 Service center: Official and informal workshops often have access to specialized equipment for unlocking. the cost of the service is from 500 to 3000 rubles depending on the model.
• 📱 Using your phone without unlocking: Some features remain available even with a locked Mi Account: Calls and SMS (if the blockage is not activated SIM) Camera and gallery (local files) Wi-Fi and mobile Internet Some system applications
• 💰 Selling your phone for parts: If unlocking is too expensive or impossible, you can profitably sell working components (screen, battery, camera).

In specialized forums (e.g, 4PDA or XDA Developers) sometimes new methods of bypassing locks appear. Keep an eye out for updates on topics dedicated to your phone model. However, beware - many "miracle methods" contain viruses or are frauds.

If you are selling a locked phone:

• 📢 Honestly indicate in the announcement about blocking Mi Account
• 💵 Set the price on 30-50% below-market
• 📋 Provide all available documents to the buyer

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Before buying a used Xiaomi phone, always check the status of Mi Account through the verification service. IMEI. This will prevent you from buying a locked device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Mi Account