How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 if you forget the password from the Mi Account: step-by-step guide 2026

Forgot the password from the Mi Account and can not unlock the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4? The situation is familiar to many – the smartphone turns into a “brick” after resetting settings or flashing, requiring you to enter Xiaomi credentials that you do not remember. The problem is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer associates the activation of the device with the associated account, and the standard methods of restoring access (via email or SMS) may not work due to outdated data or lack of access to the associated number.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of unlocking the Redmi Note 4 (model mido), including official solutions from Xiaomi and alternative approaches using the Fastboot, EDL-Importantly, some methods require technical skills or risk cancelling warranties, and we'll give you the level of complexity of each method and warn you against common mistakes.

If you are not sure of your abilities, contact the Xiaomi service center with documents confirming the purchase. Self-manipulation of the firmware can lead to complete loss of data or failure of the device.

1. Official restoration of access through Mi Account

The safest way to do this is to use the recovery tools provided by Xiaomi. If you still have access to an email or phone linked to your account, follow this instruction:

1. Go to the password recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Select the confirmation method: code in SMS or letter to the mail.
4. Create a new password and save it in a safe place (such as a password manager).

If you lose access to your email/phone, try alternatives:

• 📧 Backup email: when registering, you could specify an additional address for recovery.
• 📱 Old number: if SIM-Deactivated card, contact the operator for temporary recovery.
• 🔐 Recovery codes: Xiaomi sometimes sends them the first time you sign in to your account (check old emails).

⚠️ Note: if an account was created more than 3 years ago and was not used, Xiaomi may delete it according to its data retention policy.

2 Unlocking via Fastboot (without data loss)

The method is suitable if the Redmi Note 4 includes debugging USB (USB Debugging) and Fastboot is allowed, which does not reset data, but requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and Mi Flash Unlock tool.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official unlocker from Xiaomi and install it on your PC.
2. Turn off the phone, then press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect the device to the computer through USB-cable (original!).
4. Start Mi Flash Unlock, log in to your Mi Account (if you remember your username/password) and follow the program prompts.

If USB debugging is disabled, this method will not work, in which case, move to the next section.

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3. Reset via Recovery Mode (with loss of data)

If you can’t restore your Mi Account and Fastboot doesn’t work, you’ll have to hard-reset your Recovery Mode, which will delete all the data on your device, including photos, contacts, and apps.

How to perform the reset:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 4.
2. Press Volume Up + Power for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the action by selecting Yes.
5. After reset, select Reboot to reboot.

Once you reboot, the phone will suggest you set it up as new, but the activation screen may again request Mi Account data, meaning that the device is linked to the account (Mi Cloud Lock), in which case move on to the methods in the following sections.

⚠️ Note: on some Xiaomi firmware, resetting via Recovery does not remove the account binding. If after the procedure the phone again requires a password, use it. EDL-mode or contact the service.

4. Unlock through EDL-regime (advanced method)

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode allows you to reflash the Redmi Note 4 bypassing the Mi Account lock:

• 🖥️ Windows computer;
• 🔌 Cable. USB Type-C (original);
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool and Firmware for Mido;
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (unless previously unlocked).

Instructions:

1. Download the Mi Flash Tool and the firmware for Redmi Note 4 (e.g. Global Stable from en.miui.com).
2. Turn off the phone, then press Volume up + Volume down + Power to enter the EDL (the screen will remain black).
3. Connect the device to a PC. Device Manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.

Once the firmware is installed through EDL, the binding to the Mi Account will be deleted, but all data on the phone will be erased without the possibility of recovery.

5. use of third-party tools (at your own risk)

If the official methods did not work, you can use third-party utilities such as Xiaomi Tool V2 or Mi Account Unlock Tool.

• 🔴 Possibility of installing malware (download only from verified sources, for example, XDA Developers);
• 🔴 Risk of "bricking" of the device with incorrect firmware;
• 🔴 Violation of Xiaomi Policy (may result in blocking) IMEI).

Example of working with Xiaomi Tool V2:

1. Download and unpack the archive with the program.
2. Connect the Redmi Note 4 in Fastboot mode.
3. Launch XiaomiTool.exe on behalf of the administrator.
4. Select Unlock Mi Account and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Note: some tools require payment or registration on dubious sites, and there are cases where users have been given locked devices after using such programs. IMEI. Before using, check the reviews on the forums.

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Before using third-party tools, back up your data through TWRP Recovery, if installed, to help restore information after unlocking.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If you fail to do so, the most reliable way to do so is to contact a Xiaomi authorized service center, which requires:

• 📄 Check or warranty card confirming the purchase;
• 🆔 Passport of the owner;
• 📱 The device itself (discharged by at least 30%).

What the service does:

1. Contacts Xiaomi to remove the Mi Account lock.

The cost of the service varies from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles depending on the region, in some cases, unlocking takes up to 5 working days.

7.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of the Redmi Note 4 being blocked again, follow the simple rules:

• 🔑 Save your account information: write down your login/password to your password manager (e.g. Bitwarden or KeePass).
• 📧 Update your backup email: check the relevance of contact information in your Mi Account settings.
• 📱 Disable Mi Cloud Lock: in account settings (Settings) → Mi Account. → Cloud) can be detached.
• 🔄 Keep data synced regularly: photos, contacts, and messages should be duplicated in the cloud or on PC.

If you are planning to sell or transfer your phone, you must:

1. Perform reset to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset).
2. Remove the device from the list in your Mi Account (via i.mi.com).

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Even after resetting via Recovery, the Mi Account can still be linked, and the only reliable way to delete it is by running the firmware through EDL or officially contacting the service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi Note 4