Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and can not log in? or the phone locked after unsuccessful attempts to enter the pattern lock? This situation is familiar to many users — according to statistics, one in five smartphone owners at least once faced with a lock problem. Fortunately, you can unlock the Redmi Note 8 Pro even without visiting the service center using official and alternative methods.
In this article, we will look at 5 proven ways, from simple resets through Mi Account to complex firmware manipulations via Fastboot. It is important to understand that not all methods save user data: some require a complete reset to factory settings. We will indicate which steps will lead to loss of information so that you can choose the best option.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia) features a Mediatek Helio G90T processor, which affects the unlocking options available. For example, this model is not suitable for the EDL Mode method, which works on smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips.
1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)
The safest method is if you have a Xiaomi account attached and confirmed, suitable for cases where you remember the username/password from Mi Account, but forgot the screen blocker, works on all versions of MIUI, including the latest updates from 2026.
Algorithm of action:
- 🔑 Enter the wrong password/key 5 times in a row until the message “Forgot the password” appears?".
- 📱 Click on this inscription and the Mi Account entry window will open.
- 🔐 Enter. email/Phone and password from Xiaomi account.
- 📲 Confirm the unlock through SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
If the system requests a confirmation code from an SMS, but the message does not arrive:
⚠️ Warning: Check if your carrier is blocking short numbers (for example, MegaFon has a 2020 number) or try to request a code via a call or use a backup email.
Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network
Check the battery charge (minimum 20%)
Have your hand on it. SIM-Card with a linked number (if used for registration)
Prepare a backup email to restore access-->
Once authenticated successfully, the phone will be unlocked, all data will be saved, and if this method does not work (for example, there is no access to the account), proceed to the following methods:
2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)
This is a good way to go if you don't remember Mi Account data or if your phone is locked after resetting, all user data will be deleted, including photos, contacts and apps, but it works on 100% of Redmi Note 8 Pro devices regardless of the firmware version.
Step instructions:
- Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button.
- Press Volume Up (+) + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
- Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery Mode (black screen with yellow text) menu.
- Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
- Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (full reset).
- Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
- Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.
What happens if the Recovery Mode does not open?
The reset process will take 2-5 minutes. After the reboot, the phone will be like a new one - you will need to reconfigure the language, connect to Wi-Fi and log into Mi Account (if previously tied).
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14+ After the reset, you may need to enter data from your previous Mi Account, even if you don't remember it.
3. Unlocking via Fastboot (advanced method)
This is a good way for advanced users, because it requires a computer and a Mi Flash Tool, and all the data will be erased, but it bypasses the Mi Account lock after reset.
- 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (64-bit).
- 🔌 USB-cable (original or quality).
- 📥 Firmware for Redmi Note 8 Pro (Fastboot version).
- 🛠 Mi Flash Tool (official or modified).
Step-by-step:
- Download the begonia firmware (codename Redmi Note 8 Pro) from the official Xiaomi website or from the 4PDA forum (look for the theme "Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware").
- Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MIUI\begonia).
- Install Mediatek and Mi Flash Tool drivers (instructions are available on the same forums).
- Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press Volume down (-) + Power before the hare appears in the eardress cap.
- Connect your phone to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
- In the program, click Select, specify the path to the folder with the firmware, then Refresh (should be determined). COM-port).
- Select Clean All mode and press Flash.
1. Reconnect. USB-cable to another port (preferably) USB 2.0).
2. disable the antivirus (it can block drivers).
3. Use a different version of the utility (for example, Mi Flash 2020 instead of 2023).-->
It takes 5-10 minutes to run the firmware, and when it's done, it automatically reboots, and this method is guaranteed to unlock the device, even if it was tied to the Mi Account.
4. Bypassing the lock via ADB (if debugging is enabled)
A little-known method that only works if debugging has previously been enabled USB (USB Debugging is suitable for unlocking a pattern lock or PIN-If the debugging is disabled, the method will not work.
What you need:
- 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB.
- 🔌 USB-cable (requiredly original!).
- 📥 Platform Tools (download from Android Developers website).
Instructions:
- Connect the locked phone to the PC.
- Open the command prompt in the Platform Tools folder (press Shift + right mouse button → “Open PowerShell window here”).
- Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
- Delete the password file (for the pattern lock): adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key Or for PIN/Password: adb shell rm /data/system/password.key
- Reboot your phone: adb reboot
Once the reboot is over, the lock will be removed, but the data will remain intact. If the command does not work, try the alternative:
adb shell
su
rm /data/system/locksettings.db
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
reboot⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 12+ If the above commands didn't help, try to delete the entire folder. /data/system/, But it can cause system failures.
5. Alternative methods (for experienced users)
If none of these methods work, there are more complex options that require in-depth knowledge or special equipment, but in some cases may be the only solution.
| Method | Required. | Data retention | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firmware via EDL Mode (unofficially) | Authorized Xiaomi account, UFi box or EasyJTAG | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Through TestPoint (hardware reset) | Phone disassembly, soldering iron, wires | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Change of IMEI (bypass Mi Account) | Engineering menu, root rights | ⚠️ Partially. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Contacting the service center | Check of purchase, passport | ✅ Yes, perhaps) | ⭐⭐ |
Method EDL The Mode is theoretically possible for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, but requires special equipment (e.g., a UFi box costing from 20,000 UFIs). ₽) Without experience, there is a risk of turning the phone into a brick".
Reset via Recovery
Mi Account
Fastboot
ADB
None of the above.-->
TestPoint is a motherboard pin that turns the phone into firmware mode. For the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the points are near the battery connector, but finding and using them requires disassembling the device and soldering skills.
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If the phone is bought from hand and tied to someone else’s Mi Account, the only legal ways to unlock it are to contact the previous owner for account data or a service center with purchase documents.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When unlocking the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:
- 📵 After reset, the old Mi Account is required: This means that the phone was tied to an account with the "Find Device" option enabled. The solution is a Fastboot firmware with a full reset (see Section 3).
Another common mistake is using the wrong firmware, such as trying to flash Redmi Note 8 Pro with Redmi Note 8 firmware (codenamed ginkgo) will result in a brick device. Always check that the firmware you download is for the begonia model.
If you see an "Anti Rollback" error when you're running your firmware, it means you're trying to install an older version of MIUI than the one on your phone, and the solution is to download the same or newer version of the firmware.