How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 if you forget your password: the full guide 2026

The forgotten password on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a situation that thousands of users face every year. Unlike newer models with face unlock or fingerprint, the 2019 Redmi Note 7 relies on traditional security methods, making it difficult to restore access. The main problem is that the manufacturer does not provide an official way to reset the password without losing data, unless you have previously linked your Mi Account.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods, from the most secure (via Find My Device and Mi Cloud) to radical (hard reset via Fastboot), focusing on the unique vulnerability of the MIUI 10/11 firmware on the Redmi Note 7, which allows you to bypass lock without a complete reset in 30% of cases, and learn how to minimize data loss and avoid the “brick” of the device when you do not correct actions.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most legal and recommended way for Xiaomi is to use a linked Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 The device was connected to the Internet at least once after setting the password.
• 🔑 You remember the username/password from Mi Account (or tied) email/phone)
• 🔄 Find My Device has been activated in the settings

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in to your Mi Account account.
3. Select the Find Device tab → find your Redmi Note 7 in the list.
4. Click Unlock Device and confirm the action. SMS-code.

⚠️ Warning: If the device requires you to enter the old password after unlocking, then the Mi Account account was not the administrator on the phone.

2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

Hard Reset is a universal method, but it completely removes all data from the device, including photos, contacts and apps. On the Redmi Note 7, the procedure is complicated by the fact that the standard Recovery menu is blocked by a password.

Steps for discharge:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of Power.
2. Press the Power + Volume Up for 10-15 seconds at a time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, Power buttons for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by choosing Wipe All Data.
5. After restarting, set your phone as new.

Turn off your Google account (if you remember your password)|Save it. IMEI phone (on a box or under a battery)|Charge your phone at least 50%|Prepare a backup. SIM-activation

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⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 7 firmware may have a "This device is locked" error after reset, which means that the phone is linked to Mi Account and you need to enter the account information that was previously on it to unlock it.

3. Password bypass via Fastboot (for advanced)

The method is suitable if you are familiar with ADB and Fastboot. It allows you to reset your password without completely clearing the data, but requires an unlocked bootloader. On the Redmi Note 7, the bootloader is locked by default, and it takes up to 72 hours to unlock through the official Mi Unlock Tool.

If the bootloader is already unlocked, follow the instructions:

1. Install Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Connect the phone to your computer by holding Volume Down + Power (Fastboot mode).
3. Fastboot flashing unlock fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase locksettings
4. Reboot the device with the command fastboot reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Wrong commands in Fastboot can turn your phone into a brick.If you're not sure what you're doing, contact the service center.

Exploitation of the MIUI vulnerability (Firmware Method 10–11)

The MIUI 10 and MIUI 11 firmware for the Redmi Note 7 have a bug that allows you to bypass the graphical password through an emergency call.

Step-by-step:

1. On the locked screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter the combination ##4636## (the test menu will open).
3. Go to Usage Statistics → press the badge ⋮ (three-point) → Settings.
4. Return to the main settings page and turn off the password in Lock Screen.

If the method does not work, try an alternative method:

• 📞 In the emergency call menu, enter 112 (do not press the call button!).
• 🔄 Quickly swipe down the notification panel and tap on the Settings icon.
• 🔓 In the settings go to Security → Lock the screen and change the password.

adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key

After the reboot, the password will be reset, but the data will be saved.-->

5 Unlocking through Xiaomi Service Center

If none of the methods worked, Xiaomi’s official service center can unlock the phone if you have:

• 📄 Check or guarantee card (proof of possession).
• 🆔 Passport holder (to confirm identity).
• 📱 The reference box with IMEI (preferably).

The service costs from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles depending on the region, using Xiaomi’s internal tools that allow you to reset your password without losing data in 80% of cases, but if the phone was stolen, the service center is obliged to block it permanently.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of forgotten passwords again, follow the following simple rules:

• 🔐 Attach Mi Account and enable data synchronization in Settings → Xiaomi account.
• 📱 Set up unlock by fingerprint or face (available after updating to MIUI 12+).
• 📝 Write down your password in a secure location (e.g., Google Keep with encryption).
• 🔄 Regularly back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

If you often forget passwords, use password managers like Bitwarden or KeePass, which let you store all your data encrypted and sync it between devices.

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The most reliable way to protect against loss of access is a combination of biometric unlocking (fingerprint / face) + standby PIN-code + tied Mi Account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi Note 7