Forgot the password from Xiaomi Mi Band 7 or Xiaomi Watch S3? The device locked after unsuccessful attempts to enter? Or the watch requires authorization to Mi Account, which you lost access to? These situations are familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smart watches. Fortunately, 90% of the time unlock is possible without going to the service center - just know the correct algorithm for your model.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock Xiaomi smartwatches (including Mi Band). 3/4/5/6/7/8, Redmi Watch 2/3, Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/S3 From simple application resets to complex firmware manipulations, you'll find a solution for even the most neglected cases. 2023-2026 Xiaomi has tightened protection against unauthorized access.
1 Unlocking through Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app
The safest and most recommended way is to use the official app, which is suitable if the watch is locked because of:
- 🔑 Forgotten. PIN-code (4-6 figure)
- 🔄 Too many failed attempts to enter
- 📱 Links to another smartphone (for example, after sale)
For Mi Band 3-6 and Redmi Watch 1-2, use Mi Fitness, Mi Band 7/8 and Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/S3 - Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit).
- Open the app and go to Profile → My devices → [Your watch].
- Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Untie the device.
- Confirm the action – the watch will perform a soft reset (without deleting the data on the steps / pulse).
- Reset the clock (press the button for 10 seconds) and reconnect.
Make sure your watch is at least 50 percent charged | Turn off Bluetooth on other devices |Update the Mi Fitness/Zepp Life app to the latest version |Connect to stable Wi-Fi (for sync)
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⚠️ Note: If the watch is tied to Mi Account (for example, after resetting via Settings) → Reset, this method will not work. You will need to log in to your account - see section 4.
2 Hard Reset (Hard Reset) through a button
When unlocking through the app is not possible (for example, if you bought a used watch and do not know the previous owner), a full reset to factory settings will help. This method works on all models, but has a nuance: after a reset, the watch may require data entry from the Mi Account to which it was previously tied.
Instructions for different models:
| Model clock | Button combination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Band 3/4/5 | Press the touch button for 15-20 seconds until the vibration and the Mi logo appear. | After resetting, you will need to re-bind to the phone. |
| Mi Band 6/7/8, Redmi Watch 2/3 | Press the physical button for 10 seconds → release → press again for 5 seconds. | The Reset will appear on the screen. |
| Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/S3 | Press both buttons (on + bottom) for 12 seconds. | After the reset, the watch can request a Mi Account. |
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Watch models S3 (2023) and newer hardware reset could lead to lockdown FRP (Factory Reset Protection: This will require the username/password from the Mi Account to which the watch was linked before the reset. If you do not know this information, see Section 5.
What is FRP-blocking?
3. Unlock through ADB (for advanced users)
If the watch is locked at Mi Account level but you have access to your computer, you can try unlocking it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method only works for Wear OS-based watches (like the Xiaomi Watch S3) and requires:
- 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
- 🔌 USB-cable (for some models, a special adapter is required)
- 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot
Step-by-step:
- Download and install Android SDK Platform-Tools.
- Connect the watch to your computer in Fastboot mode (press the on button + connect USB).
- Open the command line in the adb folder and do: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
- Enter the command to reset: fastboot erase frp or (for older models): fastboot oem unlock
- Reboot the clock with the command: fastboot reboot
⚠️ Attention: Starting with the firmware MIUI Watch 2.0 (2023), Xiaomi blocked the possibility of resetting FRP through ADB. If your watch was updated after you bought it, it probably won't work.
4 Unlocking the Linked Mi Account
If the watch requires data entry from Mi Account after reset, you have 3 options:
- Remember your account details: 📧 Check your email for emails from the service@account.xiaomi.com — There might be a login. 🔍 Use the password recovery function on the Mi Account website.
- Delete your account through Xiaomi support: 📄 Prepare a check/guarantee card confirming the purchase. 📞 Contact Xiaomi with a request to remove the binding.
Bypassing the firmware (risky!)
- 🔧 Suitable only for experienced users.
- 📥 Requires custom firmware download (e.g. Mi Band 7 Custom Firmware).
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If a seller claims that he “does not remember the password from the account” but the watch is still tied, this is a reason to doubt the legality of the sale.
5. FRP-blocking bypass on new models (2023-2026)
Starting with the Xiaomi Watch S3 and Mi Band 8 Pro, the company has implemented enhanced FRP protection, which blocks the watch after reset if it was tied to the Mi Account.
- 🔄 Firmware rollback: Install an old version of the software, where FRP It's not yet. It requires an unlocked bootloader.
- 🔧 Use of exploits: For example, vulnerability in MIUI Watch 1.5.3 allowed to reset FRP through ADB.
- 📱 Substitution IMEI (clock-only SIM-Card: Risky method, can lead to loss of communication.
⚠️ Attention: Informal methods of circumvention FRP may:
- 🚫 Breaking the guarantee.
- 🔋 Lead to unstable operation of the watch (for example, rapid discharge of the battery).
- 📵 Block access to Xiaomi Pay or Mi Home features.
If you are not prepared for the risks, the only legal way to do this is to seek support with proof of purchase.
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On models of 2026 (for example, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro) FRP-The lock has become even stricter, with a scan of the buyer's passport now required to unlock the device, due to Xiaomi's tightening of its policy on stolen devices.
6. Appeal in support of Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide
If all the previous methods have failed, the official way is to call support, and here's how to do it as effectively as possible.
- Prepare the papers: 📄 Check/guarantee card (required!). 📷 Photo of the box with serial number (if any). 🆔 Photo Photo IMEI hours (located in the settings) → About the phone or the box).
- Create a request: 🌐 Go to the support site. 📝 Choose the category of Smart Watches → Unlocking. 📎 Attach scans of documents.
Describe the problem
- Please specify the watch model and serial number.
- Write that the watch is locked on the previous owner’s Mi Account.
- Ask to remove the link to the account.
⏳ Timeline: Usually the answer comes within 3-7 If the documents are in order, support will send you an unblocking instruction or reset the binding itself.
💡 Tip: If you bought a watch on AliExpress or Amazon but you don't have a check, try asking the seller for an invoice.
7.Prevention: How to avoid blocking in the future
To avoid getting blocked again, follow these rules:
- 🔐 Don't use simple ones. PIN-codes (e.g. 1234 or 0000) The best is a 6-digit code.
- 📱 Keep your watch in sync with your phone regularly through Mi. Fitness/Zepp Life.
- 🔄 Do not reset your watch through Settings → Reset if they are tied to a Mi Account.
- 📝 Keep your account information in a safe place (such as a password manager).
- 🛡️ Turn it off. FRP (if possible, in the settings of the hours before the sale.
⚠️ Attention: Starting with MIUI Watch 2.1 (2026), Xiaomi automatically turns on FRP All devices. You can only turn off this function through Settings. → Account. → Device protection, but this will require a password from Mi Account.
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If you plan to sell a watch, be sure to untie it from your account in advance. Once reset through Settings, this will not be possible without data from Mi Account.