How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: all ways of 2026 (including bypassing) MI-account)

Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus or did the phone lock after reset? The situation is familiar to many: the smartphone requires you to enter a pattern lock, PIN-code MI-The account, and you don't remember them — 5 working methods of unlocking (including bypassing) FRP Mi Cloud, which is relevant to Redmi 5 Plus on the MIUI 14/13/12 Android 8/9. We will analyze both official methods from Xiaomi and alternative solutions for cases where standard reset does not help.

Important: the unlocking procedure depends on the type of lock, and if the phone asks for a password when it turns on, that's one thing if it requires data after it's reset. MI-The other is the same as the one with the right password, and we’ll look at both scenarios, as well as when the Redmi 5 Plus doesn’t respond to touch or hangs on the Mi logo.

We warn you right away: some methods require data loss (photos, contacts, messages). If you have Synced with Mi Cloud, some of the information can be restored later, but you better prepare in advance - check if there are backups in Google Drive or on your computer.

1 Unlocking through Mi Unlock Tool (official method)

If you remember the login and password from MI-account, but the phone is still blocked - use the official utility Mi Unlock Tool. This method is suitable for de-linking to the account after resetting (FRP Lock) or if the device was bought from hand and tied to someone else's profile.

✅ Pros: legal method, does not require root rights, works on all versions MIUI.

❌ Cons: you need to wait 72–168 hours (3–7 days) after linking your account to your phone, you need a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official Xiaomi website (Windows version).
2. Install ADB and Fastboot drivers (if not installed). To do this, turn on Developer Mode (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times) and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi 5 Plus to your computer in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when your phone is off).
4. Start the Mi Unlock Tool, log in to your own. MI-account and follow the program's prompts.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased from hand, the previous owner must untie it from his account through i.mi.com (Find Device section). → Remove the device or unlocking will not be possible.

Download the latest version of the Mi Unlock Tool from the official website

Install ADB/Fastboot drivers (e.g., via Mi Flash Tool)

Enable USB debugging on your phone (if it is not already locked)

Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clamp Volume down + Power)

Wait 3-7 days after linking the account to the device-->

2. Reset via Recovery Mode (if you forgot your password)

If Redmi 5 Plus asks you to enter a password, PIN or pattern lock when you turn it on, but you don't remember it, hard resetting via Recovery will help, which will delete all data from the phone, but return access to the system.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (squeeze the power for 10 seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware, resetting via Recovery may not work if the Mi Data Protection function is enabled. In this case, after the reboot, the phone will again require a password).

Further action:

• 🔹 Use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection.
• 🔹 Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (complete reset).
• 🔹 Confirm the action (Confirmation).
• 🔹 After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If after resetting the phone requires MI-account data, go to section 4 (bypass FRP).

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If the Recovery menu is in Chinese, look for characters (clean up data) and (reboot the system).

3 Unlock via Fastboot (if Recovery doesn't work)

If resetting via Recovery doesn’t help or menus aren’t available, try flashing your phone in Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer and Mi Flash Tool utility, but is guaranteed to unblock (including FRP Lock).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📁 Fastboot for Redmi 5 Plus (download from official website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (included in the Mi Unlock Tool package).

Instructions:

1. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Redmi5Plus_Fastboot).
2. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
4. In the program, press Refresh - the device should appear (COM-port).
5. Select Clean All (full clean) and press Flash.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data, including internal storage.If your phone had important files, try extracting them first. ADB (section).

4. bypass FRP Lock (Mi Account) without password

If Redmi 5 Plus requires data after resetting MI-account, but you do not know the username / password - this is FRP Lock (Factory Reset Protection) can be circumvented in a number of ways, but most require OTG-cable ADB.

Method 1: TalkBack (powered by MIUI 9-12)

1. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (on the lock screen).
2. Press the input field. MI-Keep your finger on any word until the TalkBack menu appears.
3. Turn on TalkBack, then tap the screen twice and swipe two fingers down, and the Settings menu will open.
4. Go to Additional → Special Opportunities → TalkBack → Turn off.
5. Return to the basic settings and reset through Recovery and Reset.

Method 2: Through ADB (computer)

If TalkBack is not working, use ADB:

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


adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1

After completing these commands, restart the phone – the FRP lock will be removed.

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Bypass FRP through ADB It only works if the phone has been turned on. USB Before the lock. If not, use the method of OTG-cable (see below).

Method 3: Through OTG-cable ADB not available)

• 🔌 Put it on the phone. OTG-cable with a flash drive on which the file is located FRP_Bypass.apk (download XDA Developers).
• 📁 On the lock screen will appear a notification about the connected drive – open it.
• 📱 Install. FRP_Bypass.apk, Launch the application and follow the instructions.

5. data extraction before reset (if the phone is visible in ADB)

If you forget your password, but the phone connects to your computer and is determined in ADB, you can save important data before resetting.

Photo and video copying:

adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/ C:\Redmi5Plus_Backup\DCIM


adb pull /sdcard/Pictures/ C:\Redmi5Plus_Backup\Pictures

Copying contacts (if they are stored on the phone):

adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db C:\Redmi5Plus_Backup\

⚠️ Note: This method only works if the phone does not have encryption enabled (Settings) → Security → Encryption: If the data is encrypted, it is impossible to extract it without a password.

6 Unlock if the phone does not respond to touch

If the Redmi 5 Plus is on but the sensor is not working (no touch response), try these methods:

Option 1: Connect the mouse over OTG

• 🖱️ Buy it. OTG-adapter and connect to the phone wired or wireless mouse.
• 🔄 Use your mouse to navigate the menu and reset through Settings → Recovery and discharge.

Option 2: Management through ADB

If the sensor is not working but ADB is available, you can send commands to navigate:

adb shell input tap 500 # Tap by coordinates (X Y)


adb shell input swipe 300 500 300 200 # Swipe up




adb shell input text"1234" # Text input (e.g. PIN-code)

Option 3: Fastboot firmware

If the sensor is not working and the ADB is not available, then only the firmware through Fastboot (see section 3) will completely erase the system and install clean firmware.

7 What to do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

Buy box to unlock (for advanced users)

Special boxes (such as UFi Boxes or boxes) Z3X) You can unlock Redmi 5 Plus without a password. MI-However, they are expensive (from 10 000 rubles) and require skills to work with Qualcomm chips.

⚠️ Warning: Don't trust "masters" who offer to unlock a phone for 500 rubles through TeamViewer. Often these are scammers who can steal data or lock the device permanently.

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If the phone was bought from the hands and tied to someone else's MI-The only legal way to unlock an account is to contact the previous owner, and without their consent, even the service center will not be able to help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus