How to unlock Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4X after reset: a step-by-step guide

Xiaomi Redmi 4X is one of the brand’s most popular budget smartphones, but its owners often face the problem of locking after resetting, the reason being a tied Mi Account that requires login and password even after a hard reset. If you forget the login details or bought the device from hand, unlocking may seem impossible. However, there are both official and alternative methods to solve this problem.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways Redmi 4X can unlock, from re-establishing access via email to using engineering modes and third-party tools, and focus on the risks of blocking IMEIs if you do not act correctly, as well as legal methods that do not violate Xiaomi’s policy. If you are ready to return the phone to work, read on.

Why is Redmi 4X locked after resetting?

The blocking of Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4X after reset is not a bug, but a feature of theft protection implemented by the manufacturer.

• 🔒 When the first switch on the smartphone, the system requires an attachment to the Mi Account (email or phone number).
• 📱 After resetting through Settings → Recovery and reset or button combination (Power) + Volume Up: The device requests the account data that was linked to the last.
• 🚫 Without entering the correct login / password, further configuration is impossible - the phone turns into a "brick».

This security measure is called FRP (Factory Reset Protection) and is similar to protection on Samsung or Google devices. However, Xiaomi has a feature: even if you reset your phone via Fastboot, the lock can persist if you have not previously untied your account manually through Settings → Mi Account → Sign-out.

⚠️ Warning: Attempts to bypass the lock through unofficial firmware or change IMEI can lead to permanent blocking of network functions (loss of communication, Wi-Fi, GPS). Xiaomi is actively fighting against such methods, updating the algorithms of protection.

Official ways to unlock Mi Account

If you have access to an email or phone number linked to your Mi Account, it is easiest to restore access through Xiaomi’s standard tools.

1. Recovery of password via mail or SMS

The most reliable way is to reset your password through the official website:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/resetPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Select the confirmation method: code to the mail or SMS.
4. Follow the instructions to create a new password.
5. Enter new data on the blocked Redmi 4X.

If you don’t remember an email, try to remember a backup address or check the Spam folder – sometimes emails from Xiaomi get there, and you can also try to restore access through the Mi Cloud (if sync was previously enabled).

2. Appeal in support of Xiaomi

If password recovery is not possible, contact official support:

• 📧 Write to support@xiaomi.com Theme: Unlock Mi Account».
• 📄 Attach a scan of the purchase check (if the phone is officially purchased) or a photo of the box with the IMEI.
• 📱 Indicate. IMEI Devices (you can find out through the engineering menu: dial *#06#).

Support can take 3 to 7 days to respond, and in some cases, you will need a video to demonstrate the problem, and note that Xiaomi will not unlock devices purchased with undocumented hands.

Alternative methods of unlocking (at your own risk)

If the official methods have not worked, you can try to circumvent the lock through technical tricks. These methods do not guarantee 100% results and can lead to the loss of warranty or blocking the IMEI. Use them only if other options are exhausted.

1 Unlocking via Fastboot and EDL modes

For power users, you can flash the device through Fastboot or EDL (Emergency Download Mode).

• 💻 Computer with Windows and Qualcomm drivers.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Firmware for Redmi 4X (Santoni version for global or santoni_cn Chinese).
• 🛠 Tools: Mi Flash Tool, ADB, Fastboot.

Step-by-step instructions for Fastboot:

1. Download the firmware from the Miui Download website (select the Redmi 4X version).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Turn off your phone, press Power + Volume Down to log in to Fastboot.
4. Connect the device to the PC, open the Mi Flash Tool.
5. Select the firmware folder, press Refresh, then Flash.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL (emergency mode) requires an authorized Xiaomi account to unlock the bootloader. Without it, the phone can turn into a brick. Don't use questionable services to obtain authorization - this is fraud.

2.Use of the engineering menu (for older versions of MIUI)

On some versions of MIUI (up to the 10th inclusive), you can bypass the lock through the engineering menu.

1. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Dial the code ##4636## or #3646633###.
3. Go to the Usage statistics → Back menu (you may need a few taps).
4. Select Settings and try to disable Mi Account.

If the menu doesn't open, try a different code or button combination. On newer versions of MIUI 11+, this method usually doesn't work.

Unblocking through third-party services: risks and reality

You can find dozens of offers online to unlock Mi accounts for money, ranging from 500 to 5,000 rubles, most of them either fraud or exploit vulnerabilities that Xiaomi quickly closes.

The safest option is to contact a Xiaomi authorized service center, which is a paid service, but it guarantees the safety of the IMEI and the phone’s health. Third-party “masters” offering EDL unlock or IMEI change often use illegal methods that lead to:

• 🚫 Blocking network functions (calls are not working, mobile Internet).
• 🔄 Continuous failures GPS and wifi.
• 📵 Loss of warranty and inability to repair.

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Before contacting third-party services, check reviews on independent sites (for example, on the 4PDA or MIUI Russia forums). Scammers often create fake pages with fake positive comments.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all methods are exhausted and the phone is still locked, there are a few options:

1. Use as a media player: even without unlocking, Redmi 4X can be connected to Wi-Fi in guest mode and used to watch videos or listen to music via Mi Drop or FX File Explorer (if you have access to a file manager).
2. Sell for spare parts: the work screen, battery or motherboard can be useful for repairing other devices, on Avito or Yula, such components are sold for 500-1500 rubles.
3. Contact the service for flashing the chip: some workshops offer to solder the memory chip (eMMC), but it is expensive (from 3000). ₽) not always effective.

If the phone is bought by hand, try contacting the previous owner – perhaps they remember the details from the account or agree to help with unlocking through Xiaomi support (you will need a check or a box).

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Changing the IMEI or firmware through informal tools (such as the Miracle Box) can result in the device locking at the server level of Xiaomi, in which case the phone will become completely inoperable, even after flashing.

Prevention: How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of blocking your Mi Account again, follow the simple rules:

• 🔑 Always write down your Mi Account login and password in a secure location (for example, in the KeePass or Bitwarden password manager).
• 📱 Before selling or resetting your phone, be sure to untie your account through Settings. → Mi Account. → Exit.
• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware – new versions MIUI Often closes vulnerabilities that can be used to bypass the lock.
• 🛡 Enable two-factor authentication in your Mi Account settings (this will make it harder for scammers to access if you lose your password).

If you reset your phone frequently (for example, to test firmware), create a spare Mi Account and link it to your device, so you can unlock Redmi 4X even if you forget your primary password.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Mi Account