How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro if you forget your password: all working ways

A forgotten password on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is a situation that many users face. Especially unpleasant if the phone stores important data, such as contacts, photos or work documents. Fortunately, there are several proven ways to unlock, and not all of them require loss of information. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods, from the simplest reset via Mi Account to complex technical solutions using ADB or Fastboot.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on several factors: whether the Xiaomi account was tied, whether debugging is enabled over USB, whether there is a backup. Some methods are guaranteed to delete all information from the device, others will save some files, we will also explain how to minimize risks and avoid common errors that can turn the phone into a brick.

If you're not sure about your technical skills, we recommend that you try the safest options first, and for those who are ready to experiment, we've prepared detailed instructions explaining each step.

1 Unlocking with Mi Account (the safest way)

If the Redmi 8 Pro had a Xiaomi account (Mi Account) tied, it makes it much easier, and it works even without data loss, but requires Internet access and a login/password from the account.

• 🔹 Turn on your phone and try to enter your password 5 times in a row (before the message “Try again in 30 seconds” appears»).
• 🔹 On the lock screen will appear the button “Forgot the password?” – click on it.
• 🔹 Select the recovery option via Mi Account and enter the linked email or phone number.
• 🔹 Confirm the entrance through SMS or email (depending on your account settings).
• 🔹 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new password or PIN-code.

This method works on most Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi 8 Pro, unless the account recovery function was manually disabled, and if the “Forgot Password?” button doesn’t appear, the option has been deactivated in the security settings.

⚠️ Note: If you don’t remember Mi Account data, don’t try to find a password – after several unsuccessful attempts, the account will be blocked for 24 hours.

2. Hard Reset (full reset)

Hard Reset is a radical way to remove all data from your phone, including your password, and should be used if other methods are not available or have failed. On the Redmi 8 Pro, you can reset in two ways: Recovery mode or a combination of buttons.

Method 1: Recovery Menu

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power button + 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 menu (may be in Chinese or English).
4. Use volume buttons to navigate and select Wipe Data (or Chinese).
5. Confirm the action by choosing Wipe All Data and wait for the process to be completed.
6. Restart your phone via Reboot.

Method 2: Through a button combination (if Recovery is blocked)

Some Redmi 8 Pro firmware may have limited access to Recovery, in which case you can try:

• 🔄 Turn off the phone.
• 🔄 Press the power button. + Loudness up + Volume down simultaneously for 15-20 seconds.
• 🔄 If a menu that says Fastboot appears, release the buttons and select Recovery Mode using Volume Down, confirming the choice of Power Button.

⚠️ Warning: After Hard Reset, the phone will require reconfiguration, including Mi Account binding. If you don’t remember your account details, the device may lock during the activation stage (called Mi Cloud Lock), in which case you will need to officially unlock through the Xiaomi Service Center.

Turn off the phone from charging.

Make sure the battery is at least 50% charged.

Save the phone's IMEI (printed on the box or under the battery)

Prepare a backup. SIM-post-reset activation card-->

3. Unlock through ADB (for power users)

If the Redmi 8 Pro was enabled debugging USB (USB Debugging, you can try to delete the password using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer, USB-It's important that the method only works if the phone is recognized by the system in mode. ADB.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Redmi 8 Pro to your computer via USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

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 restarting, the phone should start without asking for a password. If the commands don't work, try an alternative:

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

This command must open a password change menu where you can set a new PIN or pattern lock.

⚠️ Attention: Method C ADB It doesn't work on firmware. MIUI 12+, It also requires root rights, which are disabled by default on the Redmi 8 Pro. USB It was not included in advance, this method is useless.

4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced)

If ADB is not available but the phone is detected in Fastboot mode, you can try reflashing the device via the Mi Flash Tool.This method is suitable for the Redmi 8 Pro with an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked, you will need official permission from Xiaomi to unlock.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (recommended) 7/10/11).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable.
• 📦 Mi Flash Tool Programming.
• 📱 Fastboot firmware ROM Redmi 8 Pro (you can download it on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power button + Volume down for 10 seconds.
2. Connect the device to the computer.
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the unpacked firmware.
4. At the bottom of the program, select Clean All (full reset) or Clean All and Lock (reset + lock the bootloader).
5. Press Flash and wait for the process to complete (5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is in place, the phone will reboot in a factory state, and all data will be deleted, including the password.

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Before you run through Fastboot, check the firmware version! Installing an inappropriate version (for example, for another model or region) can result in a brick (total inoperability) of the phone. Check the label on the sticker under the battery or in the settings (Settings → About phone).

5. Official Unlocking through Service Center

If none of the above methods work, you can contact an authorized Xiaomi service center, which is the only legal way to unlock the Redmi 8 Pro without risking damage to the device.

• ⏳ Waiting time: from 3 days to 2 weeks (depending on the load of the service).
• 💰 Cost: from 1,500 to 5 000 rubles (depending on the region and the complexity of the work).
• 📄 Documents required: passport and purchase check (or warranty card).

Service centers use official Xiaomi tools that allow you to unlock a phone even with a tied Mi Account without losing data, but you can not guarantee the safety of information, it all depends on the reason for the lock and the condition of the device.

How to find the nearest service center:

1. Go to the Xiaomi Service website.
2. Choose a country and a city.
3. Check the reviews about the center on Yandex.Maps or Google Maps.
4. Check by phone if they are unlocking passwords (not all centers provide this service).

⚠️ Warning: Avoid “gray” workshops that offer unlocking for 500-1000 rubles. Often such services involve installing custom firmware or hacking the bootloader, which deprives of warranty and can lead to unstable operation of the phone. Xiaomi’s official service centers always provide a guarantee for the work done.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid having a forgotten password problem on Redmi 8 Pro, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Use biometric unlocking (fingerprint or facial recognition) in addition to PIN-code.
• 📝 Write your password in a secure location (such as Google Keep or Google Keep). 1Password).
• 🔄 Regularly back up your data through Settings → System system → Backup.
• 🔗 Link Mi Account and enable synchronization of contacts, notes and photos.
• 🛠️ Put the debugging on. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 11 and later has disabled the ability to reset your password through an emergency call (as it worked on older versions of Android).

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The most reliable way to avoid data loss when blocked is to back up regularly, and even if you forget your password by resetting your phone to factory settings, you can recover contacts, photos and apps from the cloud or local copy.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi 8 Pro