How to change your password on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5 proven ways

Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi 6A or want to update it for security? This model, released in 2018, is still popular among users due to the balance of price and functionality. However, over time, many people face the need to change the unlock code — whether it is a PIN, a pattern lock or a password from your Mi Account. Unlike new Xiaomi smartphones, where the process is as automated as possible, the Redmi 6A has nuances that are important to know in advance.

In this article, you will find 5 current ways to change your password, from standard change through settings to restore access if your phone is locked, we will also discuss how to avoid common errors (for example, locking your Mi Account after 5 failed attempts), and give recommendations for choosing a strong password. All instructions tested on MIUI 12.5 firmware (the latest official for this model), but will also be suitable for earlier versions.

Why you might need to change your password to Redmi 6A

A password on a smartphone is not just a security guard, but a barrier for fraudsters who can access your data through a lost device. On the Redmi 6A, there are three types of lock, each requiring a different approach to changing:

• 🔢 PIN-A code or a digital password is the most common option, and it's easy to change it through settings, but if you lose it, you'll have to reset your phone.
• 🎨 pattern lock – convenient for quick unlocking, but often forgotten due to lack of prompts.
• 📧 Password from Mi Account – tied to Xiaomi mail and needed to restore access after reset.

According to service centers, 30 percent of Redmi 6A calls are due to a locking screen.

• 👶 A child or relative accidentally changed their password.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI The smartphone asked for an old password that has not been used for a long time.
• 💰 Phone Sale – New Owner Cannot Unlock Device.
• 🛡️ Suspicion of hacking (for example, if the phone started sending itself) SMS install applications).

⚠️ Note: If you have purchased a Redmi 6A It is locked on the account of the previous owner (Mi Cloud Lock), the usual firmware will not help.

Before you start changing your password, check:

1. Do you have access to the mail or phone number associated with your Mi Account?
2. Do you know your current password (even if it doesn’t work for a while)?
3. Whether the backup of important data is made, the reset will remove everything from the internal memory.

Method 1: Standard password change through settings

If you remember your current password and your phone is unlocked, this is the easiest and most secure method. PIN-code, digital password and pattern lock.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Lock Screen and Password (or Lock and Protect in older versions of MIUI).
3. Enter the current password for confirmation.
4. Select the lock screen password → Change the password.
5. Enter the old password, then the new one (twice to confirm).

For the pattern lock, the path is slightly different:

Settings → Lock screen and password → pattern lock → Change the pattern lock

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 6A If you can't put a password shorter than 4 characters, it's a security requirement. MIUI for devices with unlocked loader.

Tips for choosing a strong password:

• 🔐 Use a combination of letters (cap and lowercase), numbers and symbols (for example, T7#pL9!).
• 📵 Do not use birth dates, names of loved ones or simple sequences (123456, qwerty).
• 📱 For a pattern lock, avoid simple shapes (square, letter "L"). It is better to use non-standard combinations with intersections.

Method 2: Change your password through Mi Account (if you forgot the current one)

If you forget your lock screen password, but remember your Mi Account, you can restore access without resetting.

• 📧 Xiaomi account is tied on the phone.
• 🌐 Internet access (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔄 Find the device has been activated in the settings.

Step-by-step:

1. On the lock screen, enter any password 5 times in a row. will appear message Forgot the password? - click on it.
2. Choose Restore through Mi Account.
3. Enter the email or phone number associated with your Xiaomi account.
4. Confirm the login via SMS or mail (depending on your account settings).
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset the lock password.

If the button Forgot the password? does not appear:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge and check your internet connection.
• 🔄 Restart the device (press the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Try entering a password on another device with the same Mi Account (e.g., on a tablet).

⚠️ Note: After recovery via Mi Account, all data on the phone will remain, but you may need to re-authorize in some applications (for example, WhatsApp or banking services).

Method 3: Reset password through Recovery Mode (hard method)

If you don’t remember the lock password or the Mi Account, the only option left is a full reset via Recovery Mode, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, contacts and apps, so use it as a last resort.

Instructions:

1. Turn off Redmi 6A (press the power button and select Turn off).
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (manage by the volume and power buttons).
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (in some versions of Factory Reset).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The phone will reboot and suggest that you set it up as new, and at this point you can set a new password.

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 6A After resetting via Recovery, you may need to enter data from Mi Account, which was linked to the phone earlier.If you do not remember them, the device will remain locked (Mi Cloud Lock).

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Remove before resetting SIM-card and memory card – this will speed up the process and save data on external media.

Method 4: Use of ADB (for power users)

If you have USB debugging enabled and have access to your computer, you can try resetting your password via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that only works for those who have previously activated the developer mode on their phone.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-setting.

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 6A to your computer via USB.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd in Windows) and type:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed.)

1. Enter the command to delete the file with the password:

adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key


adb shell rm /data/system/password.key




adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db




adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm

1. Reboot the phone:

adb reboot

After rebooting, the lock screen password will be reset. Please note that this method does not work on all versions of MIUI and may require root rights.

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USB debugging should be enabled before you lock your phone, and if you forget your password and don't activate it in advance, the ADB method won't work.

Method 5: Officially unlock through Xiaomi (for Mi Cloud Lock)

If the phone requires data from the previous Mi Account (called the Mi Cloud Lock) after reset, it cannot be unlocked by itself.

What to do:

1. Go to [en.miui.com/unlock](https://en.miui.com/unlock) and select Unlock Now.
2. Fill out the form by stating:

Wait for the response from the support (usually 3-7 days).

Follow the instructions in the unlock letter.

Cost of service:

• 💰 Free of charge if all documents are provided.
• 💳 Paid unlocking (about 30-50)$) It can be done through third-party services, but the risk of fraud is high.

⚠️ Warning: Don't buy Redmi 6A It will be extremely difficult to return money through the court - Xiaomi does not recognize such transactions as legitimate.

How to avoid password problems in the future

To avoid the Redmi 6A locking again, follow these tips:

• 📝 Write your password in a secure location (such as Google Password Manager or KeePass).
• 🔄 Update your password every 3-6 months. Use complex password generators.
• 📧 Link Mi Account to your current email and phone number. make sure you have access to backup email.
• 🔋 Enable Smart Lock (in security settings) to automatically unlock in trusted locations (such as at home).
• 📱 Backup important data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

It's also useful to know:

• 🔒 On the Redmi. 6A You can put a fingerprint (if it works unstable, clean the scanner with alcohol).
• 🛡️ Enable two-factor authentication for Mi Account – this will protect against hacking even if the password is compromised.
• 📵 If your phone is stolen, lock it through [i.mi.com](https://i.mi.com) (section Find the device).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your password to Redmi 6A