How to Check if Xiaomi Phone is Activated: Official and Hidden Methods

Did you buy Xiaomi with your hands, get a gift, or pull a spare machine out of the drawer — but aren't sure if it passed the initial setup? SIM-Cards: This is a comprehensive binding of the device to the Mi Account, registration in the Xiaomi ecosystem and synchronization with the manufacturer's servers. Without it, some features (like Find Device or cloud backup) will not be available, and when selling a phone, the new owner may face a lock.

In this article, we’ve got 5 proven ways to determine activation status, from obvious (checking through the settings menu) to technical (analyzing system logs).We’ll look at what Xiaomi’s “partial activation” means (when the phone is running but not tied to the account) and why some models (POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) may show false activation signals. All methods are tested on MIUI 14/15 firmware and are relevant for 2026.

1. Check through the About Phone menu: the fastest way

If the phone turns on and loads to your desktop, start with this method. It takes less than a minute and doesn't require an internet connection. Open Settings → About the phone and note three key points:

• 📱 Device status: If it says "Activated" or "Ready to use," the phone has passed the basic setting. 13T, Redmi K60) This item may not be available – then see the following two.
• 🔑 Mi Account: If your email or phone number is displayed under the username (not “Sign in” or “Add Account”), the device is linked to the Xiaomi profile.
• 🔄 System Updates: If in the Update section MIUI No warning “Activation is required”, which means that the phone is unlocked to download firmware.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI For Russia (without Google services), the "Mi Account" option can be displayed even without full activation. To exclude a false positive result, go to Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account and check if synchronization of data (contacts, notes, photos) is available. If the options are grey, activation is not complete.

2.IMEI analysis: Checking through the official Xiaomi service

This method is suitable if the phone is not switched on, locked or you want to make sure the device is legal before buying.Every Xiaomi smartphone has a unique IMEI (15-digit code) from which you can check:

• 🔍 Is the device tied to the Mi Account (important for used phones).
• 📦 First activation date (useful for warranty).
• 🚫 Availability of a lock at the request of the previous owner.

Instructions:

1. Find the IMEI on the box (barcode sticker), under the battery (for models with a removable lid) or enter on the dial keyboard *#06#.
2. Go to the official Xiaomi Verification site (works for both global and Chinese versions).
3. Type IMEI, CAPTCHA and press Verify.

⚠️ If a site shows “Device not found” it could mean:

• 📦 The phone is new and never activated (check the fillings on the box).
• 🔧 A device with a fake IMEI (It is found in the “grey” suppliers).
• 🌐 You use the Chinese version on the global website (try the Chinese version of the service).

3. Commands for the engineering menu: hidden activation codes

For experienced users: through service USSD-You can get activation data that is not displayed in the standard interface, and these commands work on all Xiaomi models, but on some firmware (MIUI China may demand super-user rights.

Enter the following codes in the “Phone” app:

#4636## → Phone information → Check status “Activated”
#7594## → Radio Interface Test (Network Lock section will show locks)
#284## → Mi Account activation test (on some models)

What to look for in the results:

• 🔓 «Activation: True – the phone is activated.
• 🔒 «Mi Account: Bound – linked to your profile.
• ⚠️ «Network: Locked – the device is blocked by the operator (found at the contract phones).

⚠️ Note: Do not enter random codes from the Internet - some (for example, # #3644633##) can reset the network settings or reboot the phone.

4. Checking through Mi Cloud: Remote Diagnostics

If your phone is lost, stolen, or you want to check its status before you buy it, use the Mi Cloud web version, which will show you if the phone is tied to your account even if it is turned off.

1. Know the IMEI or serial number (on a box or check)
2. Access to Mi Cloud (try to log in via your browser in incognito mode).

The verification algorithm:

1. Sign in to Mi Cloud (if your phone is yours, use your account; if someone else’s, ask the seller to show you).
2. Go to the “Find Device” section (or “Device Management” in the Russian version).
3. If the phone is displayed in the list with the current location (even offline), it is activated and tied.
4. If the list is empty or there is a sign that says “Device not found” – activation is not completed or the phone is reset to factory settings.

💡 Useful tip: If a seller refuses to show Mi Cloud, it's a reason to be wary:

• 🔄 Reset via Fastboot (without detachment from an old account).
• 🚨 Stolen and blocked by previous owner.
• 📦 New but not activated (check fillings and check).

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If a device is displayed in Mi Cloud, ask the seller to delete it from your account before you buy it, which will take 5 minutes and protect you from being blocked through Find Device after the transaction.

System Logs: Deep Diagnostics (for Advanced)

If standard methods don't give a definitive answer, you can analyze the phone's system logs, which requires a PC connection and basic ADB knowledge, but it yields 100% results.

Instructions:

1. Install Platform Tools from Google.
2. Turn on the developer mode on the phone (7 times click on "Version" MIUI» In Settings → About the phone, and let me debug you. USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell dumpsys activity | grep "com.xiaomi.account"
4. Look for lines with "isActivated": true or "bound": true.

Alternative method (without ADB):

• Install the Logcat Extreme app from Google Play.
• Start log entry and find the word “activation” with the filter.
• If there are errors in the logs of the type "Activation failed: MI_ACCOUNT_NOT_BIND» — phone not activated.

⚠️ Attention: Log analysis may show extra information (e.g., previous owner data) Do not pass logs to third parties and delete them after checking. If you buy a phone, ask the seller to diagnose yourself.

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If you have a log that says "com.xiaomi.cloud.service.bind.Success," the phone is successfully activated and linked to Mi Account, which is the most reliable sign.

Partial activation: Why is the phone working but not activated?

A situation where Xiaomi is switched on, ringing and surfing the Internet, but does not appear as activated, is called partial activation.

1. Reset via Fastboot without detachment Mi Account: the phone works, but remains tied to the old owner.
2. No Internet during setup: If there was no connection when you first turned on, some services (for example, Mi Cloud) are not activated.
3. Regional restrictions: Chinese versions (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) may not be activated on global servers, even if they are operating in Russia.

How to fix it:

• 🔄 For reset phones: perform a full reset via settings (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings) and reset again with an internet connection.
• 🌍 For Chinese versions: change the region to "Russia" in Settings → Additionally. → Region and restart the phone.
• 📱 For devices without Mi Account: Manually link your account to Settings → Accounts. → Add an account.

💡 Example of the following: User bought POCO X5 Pro handheld, the phone worked, but it didn't update.A check through ##4636## showed "Activation: False."After linking Mi Account and rebooting, the problem disappeared.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi activation