How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X if you forget the password from the Mi Account: all working ways

Forgetting the Mi Account password on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is a frustrating but solvable situation. The Redmi Note 4X (codenamed mido) is still popular due to its reliability and low price, but its protection system can turn into a headache if you lose access to your tied account. Unlike new Xiaomi devices, where unlocking through Find Device works steadily, Redmi Note 4X with firmware older than MIUI 10 often requires workarounds.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi has linked a Hardware Lock to a bootloader-level Mi Account, meaning that even a Recovery reset or flashing doesn’t always help. However, there are proven methods, from official (proof of ownership) to technical (via Fastboot or EDL), the key is to act carefully so as not to turn the phone into a brick.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to unlock the Redmi Note 4X without a password from the Mi Account, assess their risks and effectiveness, and give recommendations for restoring access to data. If you are not sure about your skills, you should contact the Xiaomi service center, as improper actions can lead to loss of warranty or device breakdown.

Why Redmi Note 4X is blocked after reset

Many users are faced with a situation where, after resetting settings through Settings → Additional → Recovery and Recovery or Recovery phone requires you to enter a password from Mi Account, although you did not previously request it. This is due to the function of Mi Cloud Activation Lock, which is activated when:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings via menu or Recovery.
• 📱 Reflashing the device with data deletion.
• 🔧 Recovery via Fastboot or EDL.
• 🔒 Manual deletion of account files (for example, /data/system/mi_account.xml).

The Redmi Note 4X has a bootloader-level lock, making it harder to get around than newer models, such as the Redmi Note 10, which allows remote reset via Find Device, but the Note 4X doesn’t always work because of the older version of MIUI.

It is important to understand that if the phone was bought from hand and tied to someone else’s account, it is officially impossible to unlock it – Xiaomi requires a confirmation of purchase (check or box with IMEI).

Official ways to unlock

If you are the legal owner of the Redmi Note 4X, try the official methods first. they are safe and do not violate the warranty.

1. Password recovery via Xiaomi website

The easiest way is to restore access to your Mi Account through [the official website] (https://account.xiaomi.com/):

1. Go to the login page and click “Forgot your password?”
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Confirm your identity via SMS or backup email.
4. Create a new password and save it in a safe place (e.g. Google Password Manager).

If you don't have access to your email/phone, try to restore it through a carrier or email service, for example, you can use [recovery page] for Gmail (https://accounts.google.com/).

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If you don’t remember which email was linked to your Mi Account, check the inbox on all your inboxes – Xiaomi sends emails with the subject line “Mi Account Verification” when you sign up.

2 Unlocking through Find Device (Mi Cloud)

Find Device allows you to remotely unlock your phone if:

• 📶 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔋 Battery level above 20%.
• 🔒 The “Find the Device” function was activated in the settings.

Instructions:

1. Go to [i.mi.com](https://i.mi.com/) and log in.
2. Select your Redmi Note 4X from the list of devices.
3. Click on “Delete Data” (this will result in a phone reset).
4. After the reboot, the phone should not require a password from the Mi Account.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is not connected to the network, this method will not work, and after the reset, all data, including photos and apps, will be deleted.

Informal methods of unlocking

If the official methods don't work, there are technical solutions that require skills in Fastboot, ADB or soldering equipment (for EDL) and use them at your own risk!

1. Unlock via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

This method only works if the phone has already unlocked the bootloader (bootloader unlocked).

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command: fastboot oem device-info
4. If the answer is Device unlocked: true, you can go on.

Instructions for unlocking:

1. Download the archive from the Mi Flash Unlock utility (official [link](https://en.miui.com/unlock/)).
2. Install ADB and Fastboot drivers (for example, via Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
3. Enter the command to delete Mi Account: fastboot erase frp
4. Reboot your phone with the command fastboot reboot.

⚠️ Note: If the bootloader is blocked (Device unlocked: false), this method will not work.Any attempt to unlock without official permission of Xiaomi will result in the account being blocked for 72 hours.

2. bypass through EDL (Emergency Download Mode)

EDL is an emergency firmware mode that allows you to overwrite partitions of the phone without unlocking the bootloader. Redmi Note 4X will require:

• 🖥️ Mi Flash Tool (download from [official website](https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/index)).
• 📂 Fastboot firmware ROM For the Redmi Note 4X (The version must be the same as the current version).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original to avoid communication breakdowns).
• 🔧 Solding iron and wires for closing contacts EDL (or EDL cable).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and disassemble it to access the motherboard.
2. Find the EDL contacts (usually two TEST-signed dots next to the battery) and close them.
3. Connect the phone to a PC, and it will be defined as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and click "Flash".
5. After the firmware is completed, the phone will restart without being tied to the Mi Account.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly closing contacts or choosing the wrong firmware can cause your phone to fail. If you are not sure about your skills, you should contact the service.

Unlocking through the Engineering Menu (for experienced users)

Some versions of MIUI for the Redmi Note 4X can bypass the lock through the engineering menu, which does not work on all firmware, but it is worth trying if other methods are not available.

Instructions:

1. Turn on your phone and enter any password 5 times on the lock screen to see the message “Try again in 30 seconds”.
2. Click on “Forgot your password?” and select “Emergency Call”.
3. Enter the code ##4636## to open the engineering menu.
4. Go to Usage statistics → App ops → All applications.
5. Find “Mi Account” and disable permissions for this application.
6. Restart your phone and the lock should disappear.

⚠️ Attention: On new versions MIUI This method may not work due to security changes, and after Mi Account is disabled, some functions (such as contact synchronization) will stop working.

Comparison of Unlocking Methods

To choose the best way, compare them by key parameters:

What to do if nothing helps

If all of these methods fail, you have a few options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

Official service centers can unlock the phone if you have:

• 📄 Check or guarantee card from IMEI.
• 🆔 Passport holder (to confirm identity).
• 📱 Phone boxes (it is indicated on it) IMEI).

The cost of the service is from 1000 to 3000 rubles, depending on the region. The period of unblocking is from 1 to 5 days.

2. to purchase the unlock from third parties

There are services on the Internet that offer remote unlocking of the Redmi Note 4X for 500-1500 rubles.

• 🕵️ Fraud (may take money and not do the job).
• 🔓 Re-blocking (if illegal methods are used).
• 📵 Data loss (many services do a complete reset).

Before paying, check reviews on independent sites (for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

3. Sell the phone for spare parts

If unlocking is impossible and the phone is not valuable as a device, it can be sold for spare parts. On Avito or Yule, motherboards, screens and batteries from Redmi Note 4X buy for 1000-3,000 rubles.

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If the phone is hand-built and tied to someone else's Mi Account, official unlocking is not possible. The only options are informal methods (with risks) or selling for parts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking the Redmi Note 4X