How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A if you forget the password from the Mi Account: 4 working methods

Forgot the Mi Account password on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A and can't unlock your phone? This problem is familiar to thousands of users, especially after resetting or buying a used device. Xiaomi ties the smartphone to your Mi Account, and without unlocking it, access to the system is limited. But don't rush to carry the device to the service center - in most cases, you can unlock it yourself.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to bypass the blocking of Mi-account on Redmi Note. 5A, It's important to understand that some require technical skills, while others require time to wait for support to respond. 5A Prime: Additional unlock options available through EDL-It's a mode that's not on the MediaTek versions. Let's go through each method in detail, taking into account the specifics of this particular model.

Before you start, make sure you have:

• 🔌 Charger (the battery must be charged at least 50 times%)
• 💻 Windows computer (for most methods)
• 📋 Data associated with the account email or phone (if you remember)
• 🔧 USB-cable (original or qualitative analogue)

1.Official method: Restoring access through Xiaomi

The safest and most legal method is to contact Xiaomi to restore access, which is suitable if you remember an email or phone that is linked to your account but you have forgotten your password, and it takes between a few hours and 3-5 days, depending on the service load.

Step instructions:

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: SMS-mail-in.
4. Follow the instructions to create a new password.
5. After successfully changing your password, unlock your phone by entering new details.

If you don’t remember the linked email/phone or the account was created a long time ago, this method will not work. In this case, move to alternative methods. Please note: Xiaomi may request proof of ownership (for example, a check or a box from the phone) if the account was not created by you.

⚠️ Note: When you restore your password through Xiaomi support, you may need proof of identity. If the phone was purchased from hand, the previous owner must have documents proving the transfer of ownership.

2 Unlocking through Recovery (Mi Recovery) mode

The Redmi Note 5A preinstalled custom Mi Recovery, which allows you to reset settings, but does not remove the binding to the Mi Account. However, in some cases, this method helps to bypass the lock if it occurred after an incorrect update or system failure.

How to get to Recovery and what to do next:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English or Chinese).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (full reset).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
6. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

After the reboot, the phone will prompt you to enter your Mi Account details, and if the lock is still there, this method is not suitable for your situation, but it is useful if the problem is caused by a software failure, not a hardware link to the account.

Download and install the Mi Flash Tool|Install Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers (depending on the processor)|Download the firmware for Redmi Note 5A (The version must be the same as the current version)|Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (Loud down buttons) + Nutrition)-->

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is suitable for Redmi Note 5A models on Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (like the Prime version), which requires the use of a PC and special tools, but allows you to completely remove the binding to the Mi Account by flashing the device. On versions with MediaTek, this method does not work - you will need a SP Flash Tool and another approach.

Step-by-step instructions for Snapdragon:

1. Download and install: 📥 Mi Flash Tool 📥 Qualcomm drivers (e.g. QDLoader) 📥 Firmware for Redmi Note 5A (Choose the Fastboot version instead of Recovery)

Loudness down + Nutrition

Fastboot

Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008

Mi Flash Tool

Refresh

Clean All

Flash

Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

Once you flash it, it'll look like new, without being tied to a Mi Account, but there are risks.

• ⚠️ Possible loss IMEI (is resolved by restoration through QCN)
• ⚠️ New firmware may require authorisation of a developer account
• ⚠️ The guarantee will be cancelled

4. Unlock through EDL-mode (for advanced)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency boot mode that allows you to flash the phone at a low level, bypassing all locks. On the Redmi Note 5A with Snapdragon, this method works consistently, but requires soldering test points or using a special EDL cable.

What you need:

• 🔧 The stain and the stains (or the stains) EDL-cable)
• 💻 QFil or Mi Flash Tool Program EDL
• 📄 Firmware in.mbn format for your model
• 🔌 Power supply (the battery must be charged)

Instructions:

1. Open the back of the phone and look for EDL test points (usually two contact areas next to the battery, labeled EDL or TEST).
2. Close the testpoints with tweezers or wire and connect USB-The phone must be defined as Qualcomm. HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
4. After the firmware is completed, the phone will restart without locking.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect soldering of testpoints can damage the motherboard. If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to consult a specialist. EDL Recovery may be required IMEI and serial number.

5. Alternative methods: bypassing through ADB and third-party services

If the official methods didn’t work and the firmware seems too risky, you can try bypassing the lock through ADB or third-party services, which don’t always work on new firmware, but sometimes help on older versions of MIUI.

Method 1: Delete account files via ADB

This method requires the switched on. USB-Debugging, which is unlikely on a locked phone, but if you've activated this option before, try it:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/mi_account*




rm /data/system/locksettings.db




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm




reboot

Once you restart, the lock may disappear. If you don't, move on to other methods.

Method 2: Third-party Unblocking Services

There are paid services on the Internet that offer remote unlocking of the Mi-account by IMEI. The cost of the service is from 500 to 2000 rubles.

• ⚠️ Fraud (many services take prepayment and disappear)
• ⚠️ Possible installation of malware on the phone
• ⚠️ Violation of Xiaomi policy (account may be permanently blocked)

💡

Before contacting a third-party service, check reviews on independent sites (for example, 4PDA or MIUI Superforum).

6. Contacting a service center: when nothing helps

If independent attempts to unlock failed, you can contact the official Xiaomi service center or trusted masters.

Advantages:

• ✅ Guaranteed result (if the phone is not blacklisted)
• ✅ Preservation of the guarantee (if you contact the official service)
• ✅ No risk of damaging the device

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Cost: from 1000 to 3000 rubles)
• ❌ Waiting time (from a few hours to a week)
• ❌ Proof of ownership may be required

How to choose a reliable service:

1. Check if the center has the status of an authorized partner of Xiaomi (list on the official website).

💡

Official Xiaomi service centers in Russia can be found on the website mi.com/ru/service. Before visiting, check by phone whether they are engaged in unlocking the Mi-account - not all centers provide this service.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to unlock the Redmi Note 5A, users often make mistakes that make the problem worse, and the most common ones are:

Mistake 1: Using inappropriate firmware

You need to flash your phone exactly the version of MIUI that you want to use, like the firmware for the Redmi Note 5A Prime (Snapdragon) won't work for the standard version (MediaTek).

• Look at the box or the documents.
• If the phone is turned on to the lock screen, the model is indicated in Settings → About the phone.
• On the phone turned off, press Volume up + Power – in some cases, the model is displayed in Fastboot.

Mistake 2: Interrupting the firmware process

If you interrupt the firmware through Fastboot or EDL, the phone can turn into a brick (it won't turn on at all).

• Use a laptop with a charged battery or a PC with a UPS.
• Don't turn it off. USB-cable.
• Close all background programs that may interfere (antiviruses, torrents).

Mistake 3: Buying left-wing accounts

The Internet sells clean Mi accounts to unlock, which is a scam: once you've linked an account, your phone can be blocked again, and your money won't be returned, and Xiaomi tracks suspicious accounts and blocks them.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions