How to unlock Xiaomi tablet if you forgot your password: all the ways of 2026

Forgetting the password from a Xiaomi tablet is a frustrating but fixable situation. Unlike smartphones, where fingerprint or facial recognition is often enough, tablets don’t always support biometrics, and users have to rely on the device to do so. PIN-If you typed in the wrong password too many times, the system locked the device, and there's no Internet connection, don't panic. There are several official and informal methods of unlocking, and we'll go through each of them in detail.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for Xiaomi Pad 5/6, Mi Pad 4 and other MIUI-based models. Importantly, some ways will lead to data loss, so if the device stores important files, try the non-reset methods first. Also note that unlocking through informal tools (such as ADB or Fastboot) can void the warranty.

If the tablet is connected to a Mi Account, the chances of successfully unlocking without losing data are maximum, otherwise you will have to use more radical measures, from resetting through Recovery to firmware through the Internet. EDL-Next, we'll look at all the options, starting with the safest ones.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

This is the most reliable and recommended method Xiaomi, if you remember the data from the account Mi Account associated with the tablet, the method works even when the Internet is disabled on the device, since authentication goes through the servers Xiaomi.

How does it work? If you repeatedly type in the wrong password, the system will offer you a recovery option through your account, and if you don't, you can manually go to the unlock page.

Step-by-step:

1. On the lock screen, enter any password 5-10 times until the message Forgot the password? or Unblock through Mi Account appears.
2. Click on the link and enter the login (email/phone) and password from your Mi Account.
3. If two-factor authentication is enabled, confirm the login via SMS or email.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – the system will prompt you to create a new password or reset an old one.

✅ Pros of the method:

• 🔐 No data resets – all files and settings will be saved.
• 🌍 It works on all Xiaomi models with MIUI 10 and newer.
• ⚡ Quickly - takes no more than 5 minutes.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously changed your Mi Account password but haven’t updated it on your tablet, unlocking may not work.

2. Reset password via Recovery (with loss of data)

If Mi Account is lost and the tablet is not connected to the Internet, it will be hard-reset via Recovery Mode, which will delete all data, including apps, photos and settings, but will return access to the device.

How to log in to Recovery on Xiaomi tablets:

1. Turn off the tablet (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the Power Button + Volume combination up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (may be in Chinese or English).

Further action:

• 📱 Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
• 🔄 Select the Wipe Data option (or in Chinese).
• 🗑️ Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data (or similar item).
• 🔄 After completion, select Reboot to restart.

The tablet will reboot in factory condition, and in the initial setup phase, you can create a new password.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro) may require Mi Account data to be reset via Recovery to activate, and if you don’t remember it, the device will turn into a brick».

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if Recovery is locked with a password or the tablet does not respond to standard button combinations. You will need a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and the Fastboot utility.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Android Platform Tools (includes fastboot).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if not previously unlocked, the method will not work).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the tablet and put it in Fastboot mode: pinch Power + Volume down.
2. Connect the device to the computer.
3. Open the command prompt (CMD) in the folder with the platform-tools.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the tablet is determined, continue.
5. Run reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the tablet will be reset to factory settings, a method that bypasses the Mi Account lock on only some firmware — on MIUI 14 and later, additional authorization may be required.

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If the fastboot erase frp command didn't work, try first unlocking the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool: en.miui.com/unlock.

4.Use of ADB (if USB-debugging was included)

If the tablet has been activated before USB-debugging (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer options, you can try to reset the password through ADB.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the tablet to your computer via USB.
2. Open the CMD in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/password.key rm /data/system/locksettings.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot

After the reset, the password will be reset. If the commands do not work, try the alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.ChooseLockGeneric

❌ Limitations of method:

• 🚫 It doesn't work if USB-debugging off.
• 🔒 Nana MIUI 13/14 root access may be required.
• 🔄 After resetting the password, some settings may be reset.

5. Firmware through EDL-regime (extreme case)

If all previous methods have not worked, the firmware remains in emergency mode (EDL Mode is the riskiest method, as it requires special equipment (Qualcomm). HS-USB QDLoader 9008) and firmware knowledge.

When necessary:

• 🔧 The tablet does not turn on or hung on the Mi logo.
• 🔒 The bootloader is locked and Fastboot doesn’t help.
• 📱 The device is not defined by the computer in normal mode.

How to flash in EDL:

1. Download the firmware for your model (for example, for Xiaomi Pad 5 – xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).
2. Install the Qualcomm driver and the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Transfer the tablet to EDL: Turn off the device. Press Volume up + Volume down + Power and plug in the USB cable.

Mi Flash Tool

Flash

It takes 5-10 minutes. Once you've done the firmware, the tablet will look like new, but all the data will be lost.

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware can turn a tablet into a brick.If you're not sure what you're doing, contact Xiaomi's service center.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If self-unlocking attempts have failed and the tablet stores critical data, the best way to do so is to contact Xiaomi’s official service center, which has access to internal unlocking tools that are not available to ordinary users.

What will be required for the application:

Cost and timing:

✅ Advantages of a Service Center:

• 🛡️ Guarantee for work performed.
• 🔧 Data recovery (in some cases).
• 📱 Official unlocking without the risk of “bricking».

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If the tablet is bought abroad or stitched with custom firmware, the service center may refuse warranty repairs, in which case it is worth contacting informal workshops with good reviews.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi tablets