How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi if you forget your password: 7 proven ways

A forgotten password on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is a situation that one in five users encounter. According to service center statistics, 18% of device lock requests are due to loss of access due to a password, pattern lock or fingerprint. Unlike iPhone, where unlocking without an Apple ID is almost impossible, Android phones (including Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models) offer several alternative ways to restore access.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods, from official (via Mi Account) to technical (using ADB and Fastboot). Importantly, not all methods will save your data. For example, resetting via Recovery deletes all information from internal memory, including photos and applications, if there was no backup. Before you start, check if the phone is connected to the Mi Cloud - this will simplify the process.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The safest method is to use a Xiaomi account, which works if:

• 🔹 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔹 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.
• 🔹 The device is not disabled function Find the device.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, tap Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password).
2. Select Sign in via Mi Account.
3. Enter your email/phone and password from your account.
4. Confirm unlocking via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

If your phone is not connected to the network, connect it to charge and wait for the notification to connect to Wi-Fi. Some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi 9T) may require CAPTCHA input.

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If you do not remember the password from Mi Account, restore it on the official website account.xiaomi.com via the attached email or phone.

2.Reset via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

This method removes all data from your phone, including apps, settings, and files in internal memory.

• 🔹 No access to Mi Account.
• 🔹 The device has disabled the function Find the device.
• 🔹 You are ready to lose data (or have made a backup copy).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of Power + Volume Up (or Power + Volume Down for some models).
2. Hold the combination until the Mi logo appears and you switch to Recovery Mode.
3. Use volume buttons for navigation and Power to select Wipe Data (or Clear Data).
4. Confirm the reset by choosing Wipe All Data.
5. After completion, select Reboot.

Get out. SIM-card and memory card (if any)

Connect your phone to charge (minimum 30% battery)

Make sure there is no important data without a backup

Prepare a login / password from Google (required after reset)

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Newer models (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi K50) may require you to enter a password from Mi Account even after reset (FRP protection).If the account is not tied, the phone will request data from the last Google account used.

3. Unlock through ADB (for power users)

The method is suitable if the phone is enabled debugging by USB (USB Debugging) and access to a computer. That's rare, but if you do, the data will be saved.

What you need:

• 🔹 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔹 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.
• 🔹 USB-cable (original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/password.key reboot

Once you reboot, the password will be reset, and if you have an adbd error that cannot run as root, you have no root permission, and it won't work.

4.Using Fastboot to Reset Password

If ADB is not available but you have access to Fastboot, you can reset your password through the recovery firmware. This method does not delete data, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode: Turn off the device, then press Power + Volume Down.
2. Connect to your PC and check for device detection by command: fastboot devices
3. Download the official firmware for your model and unpack it.
4. Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img fastboot reboot recovery
5. In Recovery, select Mount → System, then delete password files via ADB (as in Method 3).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware in Fastboot can cause the device to break down. Use only official files for your Redmi model.

5. Password bypassing through Safe Mode (for older versions of MIUI)

On devices with MIUI 10 and below (e.g. Redmi 5/6/7), you can try to bypass the lock via Safe Mode.

How to turn on Safe Mode:

1. On the lock screen, hold the Power button until the turn off menu appears.
2. Tap and hold the power off (or Power off) until a request to switch to Safe Mode appears.
3. Confirm the transition. The phone will reboot.

In Safe Mode, remove the app that blocks the screen (if any) or reset the password through the security settings. Once you reboot in normal mode, the lock should disappear.

6 Unlocking through Xiaomi Service Center

If none of these methods worked, please contact the official service center, Xiaomi has a support program to unlock the devices on the documents.

• 🔹 Check or box from the phone (proof of possession).
• 🔹 Passport of the owner.
• 🔹 IMEI Devices (can be found by dialing *#06# on a locked phone).

Cost: 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model, in some cases, the service may refuse if the phone is listed on a blacklist (stolen / lost).

7. Alternative methods (for specific models)

Some Redmi models have unique unlocking features:

• 🔹 Redmi Note 8/9/10: You can reset your password through Emergency Call (set ##7378423## and reset via service menu).
• 🔹 Redmi K20/K30: Bypassing TalkBack (needed) USB-OTG and mouse).
• 🔹 Redmi 4X/5A: Reset via Test Point (requires disassembly of the phone).

For models with MIUI 14 and later (Redmi Note 12, Redmi K60), most of the holes are closed.

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On new firmware (MIUI 13+), password circumvention is virtually impossible without data loss. If the phone is important, contact the service center with documents.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi