How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T if you forget your password: official and alternative methods

The forgotten password on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T is a bad situation, but it is solvable. The main thing is not to panic and not to try to find a combination at random: after 5 unsuccessful attempts, the system will lock the device for 30 seconds, and after 10 it can completely erase all data. In this article, we will look at all the available ways to unlock, from official (via Mi Account) to technical (using ADB or Fastboot mode).

It is important to understand that some methods will lead to a complete loss of data – photos, contacts, messages. So if your phone was enabled sync with Google or Mi Cloud, after unlocking you can recover some of the information. Also note that if the Redmi Note 8T has been activated the function “Device Protection” (in some regions), unlocking without a password may not be possible without contacting the service center.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (must be at least 50% to avoid shutdown during the process).
• 📡 Availability of data backup (if cloud sync is not configured).
• 🔑 Access to your Mi Account (if your phone is linked to it).
• 💻 Availability of a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (for methods with the ADB or Fastboot).

1 Unblocking through Mi Account (official method)

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use a Mi Account that works if:

• 📱 The phone was tied to Xiaomi’s account before being blocked.
• 🌐 Internet access (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, click "Forgot your password?" (or a similar button, depending on the version of MIUI).
2. Select the option "Unblock through Mi Account".
3. Enter the username (email or phone number) and password from your Xiaomi account.
4. Confirm unlocking via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is required).
5. Create a new password to unlock the screen.

⚠️ Note: If your phone is not connected to the Internet, this method will not work. Also note that after unlocking through Mi Account, you may need to re-assign certain services (for example, Google Pay or banking applications).

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If you do not remember the password from Mi Account, restore it to the official account.xiaomi.com website using the attached email or phone number.

2.Reset to factory settings via Recovery Mode

If the Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the login details, then the radical method is hard reset, which will delete all the data from the phone, including photos, apps and settings, but will return access to the device.

Instructions for Redmi Note 8T:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume Up button at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu.
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or similar, depending on the version of MIUI).
6. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
7. After the reset is complete, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

The phone will reboot and suggest that it be set up as new.This method works 100%, but has a critical drawback - complete loss of user data without the possibility of recovery (if there was no backup).

Make sure your phone is at least 50 times charged%|Download the latest version MIUI For the Redmi Note 8T (in case of trouble)|Prepare. SIM-post-reset activation card|Remember the data from Mi Account (if the phone was tied)

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3. Unlock through ADB (for power users)

If the phone has been turned on debugging mode USB (USB Debugging) before blocking, you can try unlocking it with the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires a computer, USB-Cable and basic knowledge of working with the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools (includes ADB and Fastboot) on your computer.
2. Connect the Redmi Note 8T computer-to-computer USB-cable.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the phone appears in the list of devices, do:

adb shell


rm /data/system/gesture.key




rm /data/system/password.key




rm /data/system/locksettings.db




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm




reboot

After the reboot, the phone should unlock, but this method does not work on all versions of MIUI. If the commands did not work, try an alternative option:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.ChooseLockGeneric

⚠️ Attention: Method C ADB It may not work on the latest versions. MIUI 12/13/14 It's also a security-enhanced system that requires prior activation. USB Debugging, which is unlikely if the phone is already locked.

4 Unlock via Fastboot (if Recovery is blocked)

If the Recovery Mode menu is password protected or not available, you can try resetting your settings via Fastboot. USB-cable.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume Down button for 10-15 seconds until the Fastboot screen appears (Android robot labeled Fastboot Mode).
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Open the command line and check the connection:

fastboot devices

If the device is detected, reset:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

Once rebooted, the phone will be reset to factory settings, a method that is more reliable than ADB, because it doesn't require USB Debugging on, but it also erases all data.

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of the methods worked, the last option is to contact the official service center Xiaomi.

• 🔒 The device protection function is activated (in some regions).

To unlock the service will require:

• 📄 Checks or documents confirming the purchase of the phone.
• 🔑 Data from Mi Account if the phone was tied.
• 💰 Payment for the service (cost varies from 1000 to 3 000 rubles depending on the complexity of the service).

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial service centers may offer a “bypass” of the lock through the firmware, but this is fraught with risk:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• 🔄 Unstable operation of the phone after firmware.
• 📵 Risk of turning the device into a “brick” (complete inoperability).

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The official service center is the only legal way to unlock the Redmi Note 8T with Device Protection, but it can take up to 5 business days.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of forgotten passwords again, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Use a fingerprint or facial recognition as an additional way to unlock.
• 📝 Write your password in a secure location (such as Google Password Manager or KeePass).
• ☁️ Enable automatic sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
• 🔄 Regularly back up important data through Settings → System system → Backup.
• 📱 Link your phone to your Mi Account – it will make it easier to unlock in the future.

It's also useful to know:

• 🔧 V MIUI There's a smart lock feature that lets you turn off your password in trusted places (like your home or work). → Screen locking → Smart Lock.
• 📲 If you are afraid to forget the pattern lock, choose a spare one. PIN-code-setting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking the Redmi Note 8T