How to unlock Xiaomi Mi 9 if you forget your password: all working methods

Forgot the password on Xiaomi Mi 9? Don't panic - there is a way out!

A locked smartphone is always stressful, especially if it stores important data: contacts, photos, work correspondence. Xiaomi Mi 9, despite its reliability, is not immune to this situation: users often forget the pattern lock, PIN-Fortunately, the manufacturer has a number of ways to unlock, but each has its own nuances.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current unlocking methods, from the simplest (via Mi Account) to the most radical (full reset via Fastboot). It’s important to understand that some methods will lead to data loss, so try the options with minimal risks first. If your phone is synchronized with Google or Mi Cloud, the chances of recovering information after unlocking are much higher.

Before you start, answer the key question: Is your Mi 9 connected to the Internet (mobile network or Wi-Fi)? This will determine the methods available to you. Also check if you remember the data from your Xiaomi account – it will be required for most ways.

Method 1: Unlock with Mi Account (if the phone is connected to the Internet)

This is the safest and fastest way to do this if your Xiaomi Mi 9 is linked to your Mi Account and has access to the network. The only downside is that you need to remember your account login and password. If you forget them, you can first restore access through account.xiaomi.com.

Instructions:

• 🔹 On the lock screen, enter the wrong password 5 times in a row - the message "Forgot the password" will appear?».
• 🔹 Click on this caption and select “Unblock via Mi Account».
• 🔹 Enter the email or phone number associated with the account and password.
• 🔹 Confirm the unlock through SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

If you do it right, you unlock your phone without losing data, but here's the caveat: this only works when you're on an active Internet connection. If your Wi-Fi is off and your mobile network is not catching, move on to the next one.

⚠️ Note: If you bought Xiaomi Mi 9 handheld, the previous owner may not have deleted your Mi Account.In this case, unlocking through the account is impossible - you will need a factory reset (see methods 4-5).

Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network

Remember the username and password from Mi Account

Have access to email or SMS to confirm

Charge your phone at least 30 times%-->

Method 2: Unlocking with Find Device (Remotely)

If you have access to a computer or other device, you can try unlocking the Mi 9 through Xiaomi’s Find Device service, which only works if:

• 📱 The phone is on and connected to the internet.
• 🔄 The “Find the Device” function was activated in advance in the settings.
• 🔐 You remember the data from the Mi Account tied to the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select your Xiaomi Mi 9 from the menu (if you have multiple devices attached to your account).
3. Click on “Unlock Device” (or “Unlock Device” in English).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After a few minutes, the phone will unlock. The data will be saved, but you may need to re-enter the password from Mi Account the next time you turn on.

⚠️ Note: If the phone has Factory Reset Protection enabled, you may need to enter the old password after unlocking through Find Device, in which case only a full reset (method 5) will help).

Method 3: Unlocking via Fastboot (for power users)

If the previous methods didn't work and the phone isn't connected to the Internet, you can try unlocking through Fastboot mode, USB-On the Xiaomi Mi 9 with a locked bootloader, this method will not work - you will need official unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot (You can download it here).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 🔋 Charging the phone at least 50%.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the Xiaomi Mi 9.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down before the Fastboot logo appears (a robot labeled Fastboot Mode).
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools and type: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), continue. If not, install the drivers.
5. Enter the command to unlock: fastboot oem unlock Attention! This command will reset all data on the phone!
6. Once the process is complete, type: fastboot reboot The phone will reboot and prompt you to configure it as new.

If the fastboot oem unlock command does not work, then the bootloader is blocked, in which case you will need to officially unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool (see the next section).

1. Go to Fastboot Mode (as described above).

2. Enter the command:

fastboot oem device-info

3.If the answer has a line Device unlocked: false, bootloader is blocked and you need Mi Unlock Tool.-->

Method 4: Official Unlocking with Mi Unlock Tool

If the bootloader on your Xiaomi Mi 9 is blocked (which is typical for official firmware), unlocking through Fastboot is impossible without a special tool from Xiaomi. Mi Unlock Tool is the official utility that allows you to unlock the bootloader, but with a number of restrictions:

• ⏳ It takes 7-360 hours to wait (depending on Xiaomi policy).

How to unlock:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website and install it.
2. Sign in to the program under the same Mi Account as on the phone.
3. Put Mi 9 into Fastboot mode (as in method 3).
4. Connect the phone to your computer and press Unlock in the program.
5. Wait until the process is complete (it may take a few days!).

Once you unlock the bootloader, you can use Fastboot commands to reset your password or firmware your phone. All data will be deleted!

Method 5: Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (Last Chance)

If no other method has worked, the last resort is factory resetting via Recovery Mode, which deletes all data on your phone, including photos, apps, and settings, and only use it if:

• 🔒 You do not remember your password and cannot restore access through your Mi Account.
• 📵 The phone is not connected to the Internet.
• 🔧 You don’t care about the data on your device (or it’s synced to the cloud).

How to reset:

1. Turn off the Xiaomi Mi 9.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up before the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when the Recovery Mode menu appears (English or Chinese).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
5. Select "Wipe Data» → «Wipe All Data (or similar).
6. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
7. Select “Reboot” to reboot.

Once reset, the phone will turn on as new. You will need to go through the initial setup, including the Mi Account binding (unless you want to encounter Factory Reset Protection in the future).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Mi 9 firmware may require a password from the previous Mi Account after being reset via Recovery. FRP (Factory Reset Protection. If you don't remember the data, the phone will remain locked! In this case, only official unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool will help.

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Hard reset via Recovery is a last resort, and if the phone has backup enabled to Mi Cloud or sync with Google, some of the data (contacts, photos, notes) can be recovered after unlocking.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the methods, but the Xiaomi Mi 9 is still locked, there are two options left:

1. Official services have access to special unlocking tools, but you will need proof of ownership (check, box, tied to Mi Account).

If you decide to flash, look for official firmware for Xiaomi Mi 9 (codename cepheus) on the XDA Developers or MIUI SU forums. Using unofficial firmware can lead to loss of IMEI or other problems.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Mi 9