How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 if you forget your password

The situation when the owner of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 forgets the pattern lock or digital pin code is one of the most stressful for the user: the smartphone turns into a useless piece of plastic and glass, access to contacts, photos and important applications is completely blocked, but you should not panic ahead of time, since the MIUI operating system provides several regular and emergency mechanisms for restoring access.

Before we start taking any drastic measures, we need to assess the current state of the device and remember what security methods were activated earlier. Depending on whether the phone is linked to a Mi Account account, whether debugging is enabled via USB or whether the Internet is working, the ways of solving the problem will vary. In this article, we will discuss all possible options, from the simplest to the complete reset.

It is important to understand that most screen bypassing methods involve completely erasing user data. Recovery Mode (Hard Reset) resets are guaranteed to remove all photos, contacts and applications from the device's internal memory. So if you have the opportunity to wait and remember the combination, it is better to do so to save information. If attempts are exhausted, you will have to use reset tools.

Use the “Forgot Password” function through Mi Account

The most civilized and safe way to restore access is to use a cloud service from the manufacturer. If your Redmi Note 7 has signed in to Mi Account and enabled the "Find Device" function, then unlocking is possible remotely, you will need a computer or other smartphone with Internet access.

Go to the official website of the Xiaomi cloud service and log in under the same credentials that were used on the locked phone. After successfully logging in, select your device from the list of available gadgets.

• 🔑 Go to i.mi.com and enter the username and password from Mi Account.
• 📱 Select your Redmi Note 7 from the list of devices.
• 🗑️ Press the Unlock button to remove the current screen key.

⚠️ Note: This method will only work if the smartphone was connected to the mobile Internet or Wi-Fi at the time of locking. If the device is offline, the command will be executed only after the next connection to the network.

Once you run the command on the server, the phone should unlock automatically, so you can set a new password. If the Internet on the device is turned off, this method will not help instantly, and you will have to wait for the network to appear or use other methods. It is also worth noting that the feature may not be active if it was not previously enabled in the security settings.

Resetting with Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

If you can't access your account or the internet doesn't work on your device, the only proven option is Hard Reset, which returns your smartphone to factory settings, clearing the user's memory. The Redmi Note 7 is standard, but requires a precise hit on the menu.

To enter recovery mode, you need to turn the device off completely. Then press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, keep the volume up. When the Recovery Mode menu appears, you can release all the buttons.

In the menu, you can navigate with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button. You need to find the Wipe Data item and select it. You need to confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data. The system will warn you about the loss of data, after which the cleanup process will begin.

Once the cleaning process is complete, select Reboot and then Reboot to System. The smartphone will reboot and you will see the screen of the initial setting, as when you first turned on. The password on the lock screen will be deleted along with all the data.

Unlocking the Google Find My Device

An alternative to Xiaomi’s branded service is Google’s standard tool: If a blocked Redmi Note 7 has logged in to a Google account and geolocation enabled, you can try to unlock it remotely, which is effective but requires an active Internet connection on your phone.

Go from your computer or other device to android.com/find. Sign in to a Google account that is linked to a problem smartphone. The system will try to locate the device. If the connection is established, the menu will show available actions on the left or bottom.

• 🔊 To voice the signal – the phone will start to ring loudly, even if there is a silent mode.
• 🔒 Lock the device – allows you to set a new temporary password.
• 🗑️ Clean the device - complete data reset (analogue of Hard Reset).

Select the "Erase Device" option, which will delete all data from internal memory, including a forgotten password, pattern lock or fingerprint. Once the procedure is complete, the phone will reboot and access will be restored. Please note that data from the SD card can be saved if you do not select the appropriate option when resetting.

⚠️ Note: After resetting through Google Find My Device, the phone will require you to enter a password from your Google account (FRP Lock is a theft protection that cannot be circumvented without knowing your account details.

Use of USB and ADB debugging (for advanced ones)

For users who have pre-installed USB Debugging in the developer menu, there is a technical way to delete lock files without losing data.This method does not work on all versions of MIUI and requires a computer with an ADB driver installed.

The method is to delete system files that store a hash of a password or a pattern lock. To do this, connect the phone to a PC, open the command line in the tool folder. ADB and enter the command to access the shell interface. /data/system.

adb shell


cd /data/system




rm *.key




rm gesture.key




rm password.key

Once you have the commands, delete the files with the.key extensions that are responsible for the different types of locking. Then reboot the device. If the Android version and access rights allow, the phone will start without asking for a password. However, on modern versions of MIUI with updated security patches, this method often does not work without root rights.

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If you don't have ADB drivers installed, download Minimal ADB and Fastboot from a trusted source, which will make it easier to work with the command line.

Mi and FRP account problem after reset

After performing Hard Reset or remotely unlocking, owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 often encounter an activation screen where the device requires you to enter a password from a previously synchronized Mi Account.This is normal security behavior designed to protect the owner’s data in the event of a theft.

If you remember your username and password, just enter them and continue setting up. Problems arise when credentials are forgotten, in which case, account recovery is possible only through the password recovery procedure on the official Xiaomi website, having access to the linked phone number or backup mail.

Entering incorrect data can lead to a temporary lock of the account many times. It is important not to try to guess the password by pumping, as this can lead to a permanent lock of the device. If you do not have access to the phone number, you will have to contact Xiaomi support with a receipt of purchase to prove ownership of the device.

Prevention of blocking and creation of backups

To avoid such situations in the future, it is recommended to set up automatic backup. Redmi Note 7 has a built-in cloud Xiaomi that can save contacts, messages, notes and system settings. Regular backup will allow you to quickly recover data after any reset.

It's also worth writing down your Google and Mi Account passwords in a secure location, like a paper notebook or password manager on another device. IMI-device code (located on the box or under the battery if removable, or in documents) as it may be required to restore access to the account.

• 📸 Set up automatic photo sync in Google Photos or Mi Cloud.
• 📝 Save Recovery Codes for Two-Factor Authentication.
• 🔒 Use biometrics (fingerprint) as an extension, but not as your only protection.

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Regular data backup is the only way to ensure the safety of information in case of any problems with access to the system.

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