How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi 9A if you forget your password: all the working ways

Why Redmi 9A is blocked and what to do

Forgotten password on Xiaomi Redmi 9A — The smartphone is blocked not only because of input errors, but also after rebooting, updating the system or even accidentally pressing buttons in your pocket. PIN-A code, pattern lock or fingerprint is closed to the data.

Xiaomi deliberately makes it harder to bypass the lock for security reasons, which protects your data from intruders. However, for the owner of the device, such protection can be a headache. Fortunately, there are legal ways to unlock that do not require contacting the service center. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for Redmi 9A, including those that work without losing data.

Important: not all methods are universal. The effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI, the status of the Mi Account and the availability of USB debugging. If you have never set up sync with Xiaomi, some methods will not be available. But don't despair - even in the most advanced case, there is a solution.

Method 1: Unblocking with Mi Account (if an account is linked)

The easiest and safest method is to use an official Xiaomi account, which works if you have previously logged in to Mi Account on a locked device and remember the login details. The algorithm works even when the Internet is off on your phone, since the verification is done through Xiaomi servers.

Instructions:

• 🔹 On the lock screen, tap the button Forgot password? (or Forgot password).
• 🔹 Choose the option to Sign in via Mi Account.
• 🔹 Enter. email/Phone and password from Xiaomi account.
• 🔹 Confirm the entrance through SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
• 🔹 Follow the system’s hints to create a new password.

⚠️ Note: If you changed your Mi Account password after you locked your phone, this method won't work. The system checks the last successful login on your device. 9A Disabled communication module (no network or Wi-Fi).

Method 2: Recovery Mode (Data Loss)

When Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the data, the radical method is hard reset through recovery mode, which erases all user data, including photos, contacts and apps, and only use it if there is no critical information on the phone or you have made a backup.

The following is a step-by-step guide for Redmi 9A:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (manage by the volume and power buttons).
4. Select the Wipe Data option → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
6. After reset, select Reboot to reboot.

Turn off the phone from charging

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged

Prepare data for re-authorization in Mi Account (if linked)

Remember the sequence of buttons to enter Recovery

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⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 9A After the reset, you may need to enter the data of the Mi Account that was previously linked (protection) FRP). If you don’t remember your username/password, the phone will turn into a brick, in which case only the official Xiaomi service with proof of ownership will help.

Method 3: Unlocking through ADB (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is suitable if Redmi 9A previously had USB debugging enabled. This is rare, but if you've set up a phone for development or connected it to a PC, there's a chance.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original or quality).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (even if it is blocked).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 9A to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the commands in order: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/password.key rm /data/system/pattern.key rm /data/system/locksettings.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot
4. After the reboot, the phone will be unlocked.

💡 Useful advice: If the su command doesn't work, then the phone doesn't have root rights. ADB:

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


adb shell input text 1234




adb shell input keyevent 66

It's a simulation of new input. PIN-- 1234 in the lock menu. PIN entrance.

Method 4: Using Find Device from Xiaomi

If the Redmi 9A has Find Device enabled, you can try unlocking it remotely.

• 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (mobile network or Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Find Device is activated in the settings.
• 🔐 You remember the Mi Account data.

How it works:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select the Redmi 9A blocked from the device list.
3. Press Unlock Device (Unlock Device).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
5. Wait for the synchronization (can take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work on all Redmi firmware 9A. On some versions MIUI Unlock Device may not be available or require additional confirmation via SMS to a number tied to a phone. SIM-The card in the device is inactive (for example, a phone without a network), the method will not work.

Method 5: Official Xiaomi Service (Guarantee Cases)

If all of these methods fail, you can contact an authorized Xiaomi service center, which is the only legal way to unlock the Redmi 9A without losing data if:

• 📄 You have a check or a box of IMEI (proof).
• 🔧 Phone guarantee (usually up to 12 months).
• 🔒 Protection on. FRP You don’t remember your Mi Account information.

What will be required:

💡 Useful tip: Before you visit the service, check if the warranty period has expired. 9A If the warranty is over, unlocking can cost from 1000 to 3000 rubles depending on the region.

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The official service is the only way to unlock Redmi 9A with data saved if the password is forgotten and there is no access to Mi Account.

What to do if nothing helps: alternatives

If all methods are exhausted and the phone is still locked, there are still some unobvious solutions:

1. Buying a phone with your hands? Try contacting the previous owner. On Redmi 9A, a reset through an engineering menu sometimes helps if an access code is known (e.g. #3646633##).
2. Fastboot firmware requires unlocked bootloader and Mi Flash Tool skills. On models with locked bootloader (like most Redmi 9A), this method will lead to a "brick" without recovery!
3. FRP bypasses MIUI bugs. Some firmware versions (e.g. MIUI 12.0.8) have vulnerabilities that can bypass account verification through a combination of actions in the Emergency Call menu.

⚠️ Attention: Using unofficial firmware or “left” services to unlock is fraught:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• 🚫 Installation of malware.
• 🚫 Broken phone (for example, with incorrect firmware).

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi 9A