How to unlock Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus if you forget your password or pattern lock

Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus is a popular smartphone that is still used by many users due to its reliability and performance. However, even with such a device, there can be problems: a forgotten password, locking after unsuccessful input attempts or system failures. If your Mi 5 Plus is locked, don’t panic - there are several ways to return access to the phone.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of unlocking, from official (via Mi Account) to technical (via Fastboot or other devices). EDL-It is important to understand that some methods can lead to data loss, so try the safe options first. Also note that on devices with a locked bootloader (Bootloader), not all methods will work – we will discuss this separately.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (at least 30% to avoid switching off during the process).
• 📡 Availability of stable Internet (for methods with reference to Mi Account).
• 💻 Access to a computer (required for Fastboot and EDL).

If you are not sure what you are doing, you should contact Xiaomi’s service center — especially if your phone is storing critical data — and now let’s get to the specific instructions.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The safest method is to use a device-associated Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from Mi Account that was tied to the device.
• ⚙️ On the smartphone enabled the function Find the device (Find Device).

Instructions:

1. On the locked screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password?).
2. Select the recovery option through Mi Account.
3. Enter the login (email or phone number) and password from the account.
4. Confirm your login via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. Follow the system instructions for resetting your password or pattern lock.

If the screen does not have a password button, try to enter the wrong password 5 times in a row - a prompt with recovery options should appear. This method does not lead to data loss, but requires access to the associated account.

⚠️ Note: If you bought your phone with your hands and don't know the previous owner's details, this will not work, and you will have to use alternative methods (see the following sections).

2.Reset via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

If Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the login details, the next option is hard reset via Recovery Mode, which removes all data from the device, including photos, contacts and apps, but returns access to the phone.

How to Sign In to Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 5-10 seconds.
3. When the Mi logo appears, release the buttons – you will be taken to the recovery menu.

Further action:

• 📱 Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
• 🔄 Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or Factory Reset).
• ✅ Confirm the action (usually you need to select Confirm or Yes).
• 🔄 After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The phone will reboot and suggest that you configure it as new, and this method works even without the Mi Account attached, but again, all the data will be erased.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If Recovery Mode is not available or reset is not helpful, you can try unlocking your phone via Fastboot, USB-Important: The Mi 5 Plus must unlock the bootloader, otherwise the commands will not work.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot Tools (or Mi Flash Tool) on PC.
2. Turn off your phone and transfer it to Fastboot: Press Volume Down + Power for 5-10 seconds.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), continue. If not, install the Xiaomi drivers.
5. Enter the command to reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

Once the phone is restarted, it will be unlocked, but all data will be deleted. If the bootloader is locked, this method will not work - it will need to be unlocked through the official Xiaomi website (the procedure takes up to 72 hours).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect commands in Fastboot can lead to a device blink (completely inoperable.

4. Unlock through EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

EDL-Emergency Download Mode is a firmware emergency mode that allows you to reflash your phone even with a locked bootloader:

• 💻 Computers with Qualcomm Drivers and Mi Flash Tool installed.
• 📄 Firmware file (.tgz or.zip) for Mi 5 Plus (you can download it on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🔧 Ability to work with the console and understanding the firmware processes.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Close the Test Point contacts (on the motherboard) or use a special EDL cable to enter mode.
3. Connect the phone to a PC – it should be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

After the firmware, the phone will be unlocked, but:

• ❌ All data will be erased.
• ❌ Possible loss IMEI (remediation).
• ❌ The risk of turning your phone into a brick when you make mistakes.

This method is recommended only if other methods have not helped, and you have experience with Qualcomm devices.

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Before you run through EDL, check the phone model with the fastboot getvar product team – this will help you choose the right firmware and avoid errors.

5 Unblocking with the help of third-party services (at your own risk)

There are many services on the Internet that offer to unlock Xiaomi for money (for example, DC-Unlocker, Octoplus or Chinese platforms like MiFlashPro), these tools often use vulnerabilities in firmware or official Xiaomi channels, but have a number of risks:

If you do, choose a trusted review platform, and never enter your credit card details on a questionable site, the risk of fraud is very high.

The best alternative is to contact an authorized service center Xiaomi, where they will be able to unlock the phone officially, without risking a warranty, the cost of the service usually does not exceed 1-2 thousand rubles.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of the Mi 5 Plus being blocked again, follow the simple tips:

• 🔑 Use password management (such as Google Password Manager or KeePass) to store access codes.
• 📱 Attach Mi Account to your phone and turn on Find the device in the settings.
• 🔄 Make backups regularly through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 📧 Set up password recovery via email or SMS.
• 🚫 Do not install unofficial firmware unless you are sure of its security.

It is also useful to record the phone's IMEI (you can find it by command *#06#) and save it in a safe place, which will help when you restore the device through the service center.

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The most reliable way to avoid data loss is to back up regularly to Google Drive or Mi Cloud, and even if the phone is locked, you can recover contacts, photos and apps after the reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus