How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi 9T: all working ways of 2026

Did you forget the password from Xiaomi Redmi 9T or the phone was locked after unsuccessful attempts to enter the pattern lock? The situation is familiar to many - according to statistics, 38% of users have at least once faced with a smartphone lock. Fortunately, for the Redmi 9T (model M2010J19SG), there are several official and informal methods of unlocking that do not require contacting the service center.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven methods, including unlocking through Mi Account, Fastboot mode, ADB-We will focus on the nuances for firmware. MIUI 12/13/14 — It's important that you make sure you have a backup before you start, and some of the ways that you do that are you can clean up the memory of the device completely.

If the phone is locked because of exceeding password attempts, the message "Device locked. Try again in 24 hours" may appear on the screen. In this case, wait for the specified time or immediately proceed to the unlock methods below. For Redmi 9T NFC models (contactless payment modification), the instructions are identical, but additional account binding may be required after the reset.

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1 Unblocking through Mi Account (official method)

The safest method is to use a Xiaomi-linked account (Mi Account) that works if:

• 🔗 The phone was tied to the account before being blocked.
• 📶 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 📱 The lock screen displays the button "Forgot the password?"

To unlock Redmi 9T with your Mi Account:

1. On the lock screen, tap "Forgot password?" (or "Forgot password?" in English firmware).
2. Enter the email/phone associated with the Mi Account and the password from it.
3. Confirm your login via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new password or pattern lock.

⚠️ Note: If after entering the account data, an error appears "This device is not tied to the account", then:

• The account was unblocked after the last unblocking.
• The phone was purchased from hands and the previous owner did not remove the tether.
• The firmware is modified (castom), and the Mi Account function is disabled

If it didn’t work, move on to the next method. Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi has tightened account verification: now, when reset via Mi Account, you may need to confirm via SMS even on a tied device.

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2.Reset via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

Hard reset is a universal method that works on any firmware, but leads to complete deletion of data (photos, contacts, messages).

• 🔒 Do not remember the password and do not tie Mi Account
• 📱 The phone does not respond to touch (hang on the lock screen)
• 🔄 You need to return the factory settings before selling

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 9T:

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (black screen with English text).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power to select:

1. Select language → English (or Russian, if available)


2. Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm




3.After reset: Reboot → Reboot to System

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 9T After resetting via Recovery, you may need to enter data from your previous Mi Account (if the phone was tied (FRP). If you don’t know the data, go to the Fastboot method.

Turn it off. SIM-memory-card|Charge your phone at least 30%|Download Xiaomi drivers on PC (in case you use Fastboot)|Prepare a backup copy. IMEI (If you plan to sell your phone)-->

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3 Unlocking via Fastboot (without data loss)

The method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You have access to a PC with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot
• 📱 The phone has debugging on. USB (Even if the screen is locked)
• 🔓 Data must be saved (photos, messages)

The Redmi 9T will require:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform-Tools (or MiFlash Unlock for official unlocking).
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode: 1. Turn off the phone. 2. Press Volume down + Meals before the appearance of the hare in the hat-eared (Fastboot logo). 3. Connect USB-plug-in.
3. Open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools and enter:

fastboot devices

If the device is determined (the serial number appears), do:

fastboot oem unlock

🔹 Important: On new firmware MIUI 14 The fastboot oem unlock command may not work due to the bootloader lock, in which case official permission from Xiaomi via the unlock site will be required (the process takes up to 72 hours).

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4.Use of ADB (for power users)

The method works if you are on Redmi. 9T The previous debugging was included USB and the PC is authorized on a list of trusted devices, suitable for bypassing a pattern lock or PIN-code-free.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (even if the screen is locked).
2. Open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools and do:

adb devices

If the device is determined (serial number marked unauthorized), enter:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/gesture.key # for pattern lock




rm /data/system/password.key # for PIN/password




reboot

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13/14 This method may not work because of the changed password storage structure. /data/system/locksettings.db, But it requires root rights.

If the password is reset after the reboot, but the phone requires the entry of Mi Account data, use the official unlock method through the Xiaomi website.

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If ADB doesn’t see the device, try restarting the phone in Safe Mode (press Power → hold off “Switch off” → agree to go to Safe Mode).In this mode, some stock apps turn off, which can help bypass lockdown.

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5. Official Xiaomi Service Center

If the independent methods did not help, contact the authorized service center Xiaomi.

• 🔐 Phone linked to someone else's Mi Account (hand-held purchase)
• 📱 Password is forgotten, and data on the device is critical
• 🔧 Previous methods led to a "brick" (phone not turned on)

The cost of unlocking in the service:

🔹 How to find the official Xiaomi service:

1. Go to the Xiaomi Service website.
2. Select the country and city in the search box.
3. Check the reviews about the service center on 2GIS or Yandex.Maps.

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Xiaomi’s official service centers never ask for a password from Mi Account by phone or email. If you are offered to “remotely unlock” your phone for a fee, these are scammers!

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6. Alternative methods (at your own risk)

If standard methods don't work, you can try informal solutions that are suitable for power users and can lead to loss of warranty or device failure.

Method 1: Firmware via EDL (Emergency Download Mode)

• 🔧 Requires a special cable EDL or short-circuiting test points on the board.
• 📥 I need a stock firmware for Redmi. 9T (Download the Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• ⚠️ The risk of “bricking” the phone with a firmware error.

Method 2: Use exploits for MIUI

Some versions of MIUI 12-14 have vulnerabilities that allow you to bypass the lock through special applications (for example, Mi Account Bypass Tool).

• 🛡️ Xiaomi regularly closes such “holes” in updates.
• 📵 This method can only work on specific firmware versions (e.g, MIUI 12.0.8).
• 🔍 Search for relevant exploits is conducted on forums XDA Developers or 4PDA.

⚠️ Note: The use of informal methods may lead to:

• IMEI lock (the phone will lose communication with the network)
• Loss of access to Google Pay or Mi Pay features
• Impossibility to update the firmware through OTA

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FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi 9T