The situation when Xiaomi smartphone is locked at the most inopportune moment, familiar to many users, it can happen because of a forgotten pattern lock, system failures or binding to someone else's account. Often there is no laptop or PC at hand, which causes panic, but modern methods allow you to solve the problem right on the device.
In this article, we will discuss proven ways to unlock the bootloader and reset FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection exclusively by the smartphone itself. We will consider the regular recovery tools, the use of engineering menus and the features of working with service codes.
It is important to understand that the process can vary depending on the version of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS. Some methods require a Wi-Fi connection, others work offline. Before starting any manipulations, make sure that the battery level is at least 50% to avoid sudden shutdown during critical processes.
Staff reset via Recovery menu
The safest and most legal way to reclaim access to the device is through built-in recovery mode, which completely removes all user data, including forgotten passwords and graphics keys, returning the phone to factory status.
To enter Recovery mode, you need to turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo or menu appears in English. If the screen does not respond, try connecting the device to the charger before turning on.
In the menu that opens, you can navigate with volume buttons, and the power button confirms the choice. You need to select Wipe Data, then Wipe All Data, and the system will ask you to confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
- 🔑 This method is only effective if the device is not activated two-factor authorization Mi Account.
- 📉 All photos, contacts and apps will be permanently deleted.
- ⚡ After resetting, the phone may require you to enter a password from a Google account that was previously synced.
⚠️ Warning: If after a reset, the phone requires a password from a Google account that you don’t remember, it means that the protection has worked. FRP. In this case, a simple data reset will not help, more complex manipulations will be required.
⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may have Recovery menus stripped down. If you don't see the Wipe Data item, it's possible your bootloader is blocked by the manufacturer for your region.
Use of the "Find the device" function
If your smartphone is connected to the Internet, and you remember data from your Mi Account or Google Account, you can use remote control, which allows you to remove the lock screen without physically accessing the settings menu.
Go from any other device (tablet, phone friend) to the official website i.mi.com or google.com/android/find. Sign in with the same credentials that were used on the locked phone.
In the service interface, find the Clean Device button or Erase Device. Once the command is confirmed, the phone will receive a signal to completely reset. Once it connects to the network, the lock will be removed and all data will be deleted.
☑️ Check before remote discharge
This is ideal if the touch screen is partially broken, but the system responds to commands, but if the phone is in flight mode or does not have access to the network, the method will not work until the signal appears.
FRP bypass through accessibility settings
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is designed to prevent stolen phones from being used, but legitimate owners often find themselves trapped in the system by forgetting passwords, and there is a method of circumventing it through feature settings.
The method is to call the settings menu via voice assistant or browser. After resetting to factory settings (Wipe Data), when you first set up, activate TalkBack or Google Assistant, which will allow you to access the browser or system settings.
You need to go to the special features settings through the browser and turn on the Switch Access service or similar. This often allows you to open a full Android settings menu, where you can add a new Google account or disable security check.
Nuances of Android versions
It is important to note that this process requires precision and patience. Interfaces may vary depending on the Android version.If standard paths are closed, users often use app installation via Bluetooth adapters or other devices. OTG-cables, simulating keyboard input.
Reset via engineering menu and codes
The engineering menu is a hidden part of the system, designed to test hardware and software components, and is accessed through a special set of numbers in the Phone application.
Try entering one of the following codes: ##7780## or ##34971539##. The first code resets the settings to factory (without deleting media files in some cases), the second opens the firmware update menu.
If the code works, the system will prompt a reset confirmation, which can help bypass the lock screen if it is caused by a software failure rather than account protection, but on modern versions of MIUI, these codes are often locked or require an additional password.
| Code. | Function | It's working on the new MIUI. |
|---|---|---|
| ##7780## | Resetting (Factory Reset) | Rarely. |
| ##34971539## | Camera menu and updates | No. |
| ##4636## | Telephone and network information | Often |
| ##6484## | Equipment Testing (CIT) | Yes. |
Using engineering codes is a quick way to diagnose, but not a lock-and-lock panacea, and if a phone is locked with a Mi Account, those codes won't unlock it without authorization.
Mi Account problem and device binding
One of the hardest things to do is lock it through Mi Account, which is the equivalent of iCloud on Apple devices, and if you bought your hands and the previous owner didn't untie the device, it's almost impossible to unlock it without it, legally.
Xiaomi's security system links the device's serial number to the server account, and even a full flashing won't remove that lock, because it's checked when you first connect to the Internet, and the only solution is to go to the previous owner.
The previous owner must go to i.mi.com, go to the device section, select your phone, and click "Delete from the list." After that, complete a Wipe Data reset via Recovery.
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When buying used Xiaomi, always ask the seller to log out of your Mi Account and Google Account and then reset your settings in your presence.
There are paid services that offer remote IMEI unlocking, but they are often illegal and offer no guarantees.
Alternative methods and ADB without root rights
For advanced users, it is possible to use USB debugging (ADB) if it has been pre-enabled in the developer settings, which allows you to manage the file system and delete lock files.
However, run ADB-But there's an exception: using terminal applications on Android itself, like Termux or Terminal Emulator, if you have access to the file system, that's only possible if the phone is partially functional.
If you have access to the menu through safe mode, you can try to remove third-party apps that cause the screen to lock. To enter safe mode, press the switch off button on your desktop and press OK when you ask to go to safe mode.
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.providers.settingsThis command (roughly requiring a precise packet selection) can reset, but on modern Android, it often requires root rights. Without superuser rights, the terminal's capabilities are limited.
⚠️ Attention: Use of teams ADB And a terminal without deep knowledge can lead to a bootloop, and only do that if you understand what each team is doing.
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The most reliable way to avoid blocking issues is to always remember the password from Mi Account and Google, and to back up important data to the cloud regularly.