How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi 9A if you forget your pattern lock or password: the full guide

Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi 9A And you can't unlock your phone, and this is a familiar situation, and you just have to type the wrong one. PIN-A code or a pattern lock, and the device locks up for 30 seconds, a minute, and then requires you to enter your Mi Account, but what if you don't remember the screen password or the Xiaomi account information?

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock Redmi 9A (models M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI, M2006C3MII), including official methods via Mi Cloud, reset to factory settings (Hard Reset), as well as alternative options using Fastboot and ADB. Each method is illustrated in detail and contains warnings about possible risks - from data loss to blocking IMEI incorrect actions.

Important: If your Redmi 9A has Find Device enabled, some methods may not work without confirmation via Mi Account. Also, remember that after reset, all data (photos, contacts, messages) will be deleted if there is no backup.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most secure and recommended method for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account.

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from your Mi Account (or you can restore them).
• 🔄 The device is synchronized with Mi Cloud.

If after 5 incorrect attempts to enter a password, a window appeared with a suggestion to log into Mi Account, follow the instructions:

1. Click Forgot Password? or Unblock through Mi Account.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Confirm your login via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
4. Create a new password or pattern lock to unlock the screen.

⚠️ Note: If you haven't previously tied a Mi Account or don't remember the login details, this won't work.

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If you do not remember the password from Mi Account, try to restore it through the official website account.xiaomi.com. Use the backup email or phone number specified during registration.

2. Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (full reset)

Hard Reset is a reset of the phone to factory settings through Recovery Mode. 9A no matter the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14), Deletes all data from internal memory (except files on the computer). SD-map).

Step instructions:

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 (navigation is carried out by volume buttons, the choice is the Power button).
4. Select the Wipe Data option → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The phone will reboot and offer to configure it as new.This method is guaranteed to unlock the Redmi 9A, but has drawbacks:

• ❌ All data (photos, videos, messages, applications) are deleted).
• ❌ If Mi Account was enabled, after reset, you may need to enter a login / password (protection) FRP).
• ✅ Does not require a computer or special programs.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If Hard Reset is not working because of FRP-lock (requires you to enter Mi Account after reset), you can try to unlock Redmi 9A This method requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot commands program.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot missteps can lead to bootloader locking or phone picking. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions!

Step-by-step:

1. Install Xiaomi drivers on your PC (you can download from the official website).
2. Download and unpack the archive with the firmware for Redmi 9A (e.g., the Fastboot version of MIUI).
3. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Press Volume Down + Power for 10 seconds.
4. Get Redmi on board. 9A computer-to-computer USB-cable.
5. Open the Command Prompt (CMD) in the firmware folder and type: fastboot oem edl If the command didn’t work, try: fastboot flashing unlock
6. If the phone has switched to EDL mode (the screen is out, but the PC defines the device as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008), you can flash the phone through the Mi Flash Tool.

After successful firmware, the phone will unlock, but:

• 🔧 You'll need to re-configure. MIUI.
• 📱 If the bootloader has been blocked, you may need to officially unlock through the Xiaomi website (it will take 7-30 days).

4.Use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

method ADB It's fine if you're on Redmi. 9A The previous debugging was included USB (USB Debugging) and you've confirmed that you're allowed to connect to this computer, otherwise it won't work.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform-Tools (includes ADB and Fastboot).
2. Connect Redmi 9A to your PC via USB.
3. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type: adb devices If the phone is selected (the serial number will appear), continue. If not, debugging over USB is not enabled.
4. Enter the command to delete the password: adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key or for the pattern lock: adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Once you reboot, the lock screen should disappear. If not, try repeating the command or using another method.

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ADB is the only way to unlock without losing data, but it only works if USB debugging has been enabled.

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods did not help, you can contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 🔒 The phone is locked through Mi Account and you don’t remember the login details.
• 🛠️ After a failed Fastboot or firmware, the phone does not turn on ("brick").
• 📱 The screen says “This device is locked” (locking the boot loader).

The service may:

• 🔧 Unlock Mi Account by documents (passport, check purchase).
• 🔄 Switch the phone to the official firmware through EDL.
• 📲 Restore IMEI, if it was dropped.

The cost of services varies from 1 000 before 3 000 Official service centers Xiaomi in Russia can be found on the website mi.com/ru/service.

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Before visiting the service, take a screenshot of the IMEI phone (on the box or under the battery) - this will speed up the unlocking process.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to unlock Redmi 9A, users often face typical problems, and consider the most common and ways to solve them:

⚠️ Note: If you have unlocked Redmi 9A stopped catching the network (no signal), most likely dropped IMEI. You can restore it through the engineering menu (#4636##) or the program. SN Writer Tool, but it requires root rights.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions