How to change the password on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways in 2026

Why it is important to change your password on Xiaomi regularly

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones store a huge amount of sensitive data, from banking apps to personal photos. Even if you are confident in the security of your device, changing your screen lock password regularly remains one of the key protections. According to 2023 statistics, more than 30% of data breaches occur due to the compromise of passwords that users have not updated in years.

The manufacturer recommends changing your password at least once every 3-6 months, especially if you:

• 🔄 Connect your phone to public Wi-Fi networks (cafes, airports, hotels)
• 📱 They gave the device to other people (even relatives)
• 💻 I noticed suspicious activity in my Mi Account.
• 📦 Install applications from third-party sources (not Google Play)

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the password on Xiaomi phones under control MIUI 14/15, Including emergency methods if you forget the current code, we will pay special attention to the nuances for popular models: Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5.

Method 1: Standard password change via MIUI settings

This is the easiest and most secure method if you remember the current password. The instructions are relevant for all devices on MIUI 12-15, including the latest HyperOS firmware (for Xiaomi 14 and newer).

Sequence of action:

1. Open Settings (cog icon on the desktop)
2. Go to Lock Screen and Password (or Security → Lock screen on older versions)
3. Enter the current password/PIN/pattern lock to confirm
4. Select Change the screen lock password
5. Follow the system’s prompts: first enter the old password, then the new one (twice)

Make sure the battery is more than 30% charged.

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network or mobile Internet

Remember or write down a new password in a safe place

Check that you have access to your Mi Account (in case of errors)-->

Important nuances:

• 🔐 The new password should contain a minimum 6 symbols (for PIN — 4-16 figure)
• 📱 Nana POCO F4/F5 You may need to confirm it via Google Smart Lock.
• 🔄 If you use a pattern lock, the system will prompt you to choose between it and a digital password.

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If you often forget passwords, use password managers like Bitwarden or KeePassDX to help generate and store complex combinations by synchronizing between devices.

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

If you don't remember your current lock password, but you've linked the device to your Mi Account, you can reset the protection remotely, and this method works even if your phone is locked, but requires:

• 📧 Access to email/phone linked to Mi Account
• 🌐 A stable Internet connection on your phone (via Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 🔄 Find the device must be activated in the settings

Step-by-step:

1. On your computer or other phone, go to account.xiaomi.com
2. Sign in to your Mi Account (the same as on your locked phone)
3. Select the tab Find the device → Find your smartphone in the list
4. Click Unlock the screen and confirm the action via SMS/email
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new password

⚠️ Note: Once remotely unlocked via Mi Account, all data on the phone (photos, messages, apps) will be deleted.This is a security measure from Xiaomi to protect information when the device is stolen.

Method 3: Hard Reset (total reset) for unlocking

If you don't remember your password and you haven't tied your Mi Account, the only way to get your phone back is to completely reset your device, which removes all the data from the device, returning it to factory settings.

The process may be different for different Xiaomi models, and the following is a universal instruction that is relevant for 90% of devices:

After entering Recovery Mode:

1. Use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection
2. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data
3. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter a password from Mi Account)
4. After reset, select Reboot to reboot.

⚠️ Note: Phones with a locked bootloader (most official firmware) may need to log in after Hard Reset via Mi Account, which was previously linked to the device. If you do not remember the account details, the phone will turn into a “brick” – it can be unlocked only through the official Xiaomi service.

Method 4: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method through Fastboot is suitable for those who are ready to work with a computer and utilities. ADB/Fastboot. This method does not delete data (unlike Hard Reset:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠 Installed Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers and ADB Tools
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (on most devices it is blocked by default)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone and press Volume Down + Power to log in to Fastboot Mode
2. Connect your phone to your computer via USB
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with ADB Tools
4. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices must display the serial number of your device.
5. To reset your password, use the command: fastboot erase userdata or (for some models): fastboot erase locksettings.
6. Reboot your phone with the command: fastboot reboot

Important warnings:

• 🔧 On the phones with MIUI 13+ This method will not work without official unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📱 After completing the commands, the phone can boot without a password, but some data (for example, accounts in applications) will have to be re-entered.
• ⚠️ Incorrect commands in Fastboot can lead to complete data loss or “bricking” of the device

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The Fastboot method is the most technically sophisticated, but the only one that can save data on a phone, but it requires pre-unlocking the bootloader, which takes up to 720 hours of waiting on new Xiaomi devices.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you change your password to Xiaomi, users often face typical preventable problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

Another common problem is that you freeze when you change your password, and this can happen because of:

• 🔋 Battery discharge (less than 15%)
• 📱 Overflowing memory (less than 500 MB of free space)
• 🔄 Conflict with the shell MIUI (especially on beta versions of the firmware)

If the phone is stuck during the saving stage of the new password:

1. Wait 5-10 minutes – sometimes the system completes the process in the background
2. If the screen is not responding, press Power + Volume up for 20 seconds for a forced reboot.
3. After rebooting, try repeating the password change procedure.

Additional security measures after changing the password

Simply changing your lock password is often not enough to fully protect your device, and here are 5 steps you should take immediately after you update your password:

1. Activate two-factor authentication in Mi Account: Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Security and enable SMS/email confirmation.
2. Install a tracking app: Google's Find My Device, for example, or Mi Find Device, which will help you find your phone when you lose it.
3. Back up your data: Use Settings → About Phone → Backup or Cloud Services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).

For owners of flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Pro), an additional feature is available - Private Space. This is a separate secure space with its own password, where you can store highly sensitive data. Activated in Settings → Special features → Private Space.

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If you travel frequently, turn on Smart Lock in your screen settings.It automatically locks your phone when you find unfamiliar Wi-Fi networks or SIM-Cards, protecting against data theft.

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