Forgot the password from Mi Account or bought Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro handheld, and the phone requires you to enter the data of the previous owner? Locking the Mi Account is one of the most common problems for users of Xiaomi smartphones, especially after resetting settings or updating the firmware. Unlike the standard pattern lock, this protection is tied to the company's servers and is not removed by a simple reset via Recovery.
In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of unlocking - from official (via Xiaomi support and document confirmation) to technical (bypassing through Fastboot and specialized utilities). The methods vary in complexity and risk - some can result in loss of warranty or complete failure of the device if performed incorrectly. M2003J6A1I), which require experience.
Why is Redmi 9 Pro blocked from Mi Account?
The blocking of Mi accounts works in three cases:
- 🔄 Resetting settings through Settings → Recovery and Reset or Recovery without first logging out of your account.
- 📱 Buying a used phone where the previous owner didn’t untie the device from his Mi Account.
- 🔒 Suspicious activity: multiple failed attempts to enter, change SIM-card-fixing.
On the Redmi 9 Pro, the lock is as follows: once turned on, the phone requires you to enter the username and password from Mi Account, even if you perform a reset.This is due to the Find Device feature (similar to Find iPhone), which links the device to the account at the firmware level. Xiaomi has introduced this protection to combat theft, but it often interferes with legitimate owners.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone is bought by hand, make sure the seller untie it from your account. ask them to do so through account.xiaomi.com under Devices.
Method 1: Officially unlock through Xiaomi support
The safest method is to contact Xiaomi’s support team, which is suitable if:
- 📄 You have documents on the phone (check, warranty card, purchase agreement).
- 📧 You remember the email or phone number associated with your account.
- 🕒 Ready to wait from 3 days to 2 weeks (depending on the workload).
Instructions:
- Go to the support website: mi.com/global/support.
- Select the Mi Account section → Unlock Device.
- Fill out the form with: IMEI phone (you can find out via *#06# or on the box), serial number (on the box or under the battery), account details (if you remember), scan of documents confirming ownership.
Send a request and wait for a response to the email.
If the documents are in order, Xiaomi will send an unblocking instruction or reset the account remotely, the disadvantage of the method is the long waiting period and possible failure if the phone was blacklisted (stolen / lost).
Method 2: Unlock via Mi Unlock Tool (for firmware up to MIUI 12)
This method works if the Redmi 9 Pro has firmware older than MIUI 12 (e.g. MIUI 11 or 10) and uses the official Mi Unlock Tool utility to unlock the bootloader, but it can also bypass account locks if you take additional steps.
You'll need:
- 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11 (On Mac, the utility does not work).
- 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
- 📥 Mi Unlock Tool (version no lower than 5.5.224.24).
- 📱 Phone with charge over 60%.
Step-by-step:
☑️ Prepare for unlocking through Mi Unlock Tool
- Download and install the Mi Unlock Tool. When installed, allow the driver installation.
- Turn off Redmi 9 Pro and press the Power button + Volume down to log into Fastboot.
- Connect your phone to your PC. The Android Bootloader Interface should appear in the Device Manager.
- Start the Mi Unlock Tool, log in to your Mi Account (or create a new one).
- Press Unlock. If the utility gives you a "Couldn't unlock" error, try again after 72 hours (Xiaomi limit).
Once the bootloader is successfully unlocked, the phone will reboot and the account will be deactivated, but this method does not work on MIUI 12 and later, and alternative solutions are required.
What if the Mi Unlock Tool is an 86006 error?
Method 3: Bypassing locking through EDL (emergency mode)
Method for experienced users! EDL-Emergency Download Mode allows you to flash the phone bypassing standard checks, but requires:
- 🔧 Knowledge of working with Qualcomm Flash Tool (QPST or QFIL).
- 📂.mbn firmware file for Redmi 9 Pro (model) M2003J6A1I).
- 🔌 Special cable EDL circuitry.
Warnings:
⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL It can turn a phone into a brick, it can reset all the data without any recovery. MIUI (13+) Xiaomi is blocking EDL-Regime for unauthorized accounts.
Instructions:
- Download Fastboot firmware for Redmi 9 Pro from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
- Unpack the archive and find the file. prog_emmc_firehose_*.mbn.
- Install the QFil Tool and Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers.
- Transfer the phone to EDL: Turn off the device. Close the Test Point contacts on the motherboard (disassembly required) or use EDL-cable.
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Once the firmware is in place, the phone will start up without locking, but all data will be erased, and this method is not recommended for beginners, but rather to contact the service center.
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If you are afraid to take risks, find a service in your city that specializes in unlocking Xiaomi through EDL. The cost of the service usually does not exceed 1000-1500 rubles, which is cheaper than buying a new phone.
Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (at your own risk)
There are dozens of programs on the Internet that promise to unlock Mi Account in 5 minutes: Mi Account Removal Tool, Xiaomi Tool V2, MTK Bypass and others.
| Utility. | Risks. | Chance of success |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Account Removal Tool | Viruses, data theft, blocking IMEI | 30% |
| Xiaomi Tool V2 | Requires payment, often does not work | 50% |
| MTK Bypass | It only works on MediaTek processors (Redmi 9 Pro – Snapdragon 720G) | 0% |
| Dongle solutions (such as UFi Box) | Expensive, requires skill | 80% |
If you do, follow the rules:
- 🛡️ Check out the utility on VirusTotal.
- 🔒 Create a Windows Restore Point before using.
- 📌 Look for feedback on forums (4PDA, XDA-Developers).
On the Redmi 9 Pro with a Snapdragon 720G processor, most of the “magic” utilities do not work – they are designed for devices with MediaTek chips or older versions of MIUI.
Method 5: Fastboot Fastboot Fastboot Fastboot (for advanced ones)
If the official methods didn't work, and EDL is too risky, you can try flashing your phone over Fastboot. This method saves IMEI (unlike EDL), but requires:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB/Fastboot.
- 📥 Fastboot Firmware for Redmi 9 Pro (e.g., here).
- 🔧 Unlocked bootloader (see Method 2).
Instructions:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot erase frp
fastboot rebootThe fastboot erase frp team clears Factory Reset Protection data, which can help bypass the lock, but on newer versions of MIUI, this method often doesn’t work as Xiaomi has tightened the protection.
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Fastboot flashing is the safest of the "technical" methods, but requires an unlocked bootloader. If you don't have one, first run Method 2.
What do you do if nothing helps?
If all of these methods fail, you have three options:
- Contact the Xiaomi service center (official or partner) The cost of unlocking is from 1500 to 3000 rubles, but the result is guaranteed.
- Buy the phone from hand in parts (for example, a motherboard without locking) and replace it yourself or in the service.
Forums often advise “wait 72 hours” or “enter password 100 times”, but on Redmi 9 Pro these methods do not work – blocking Mi Account is implemented at the level of hardware encryption.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone has been stolen or is on Xiaomi’s blacklist, no method will help – the device is locked at the level of the device. IMEI. Check the status at the link: imei.info.