How to Unblock Xiaomi If You Forgot Your Password or Mi Account Is Blocked

A forgotten pattern lock, PIN-Mi Account code or blocked account – this problem is faced by one in five owners of Xiaomi smartphones, POCO Both Mi and Mi have dual protections: hardware (screen password) and software (linked to Xiaomi account), which makes unlocking difficult, but does not make it impossible.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of unlocking, including official methods through Find Device, Fastboot reset, Mi Account bypass (if the phone is bought with hands), and even hardware solutions for extreme cases. Importantly, some methods require confirmation of the originality of the device — without a check or box, unlocking can be impossible.

1 Unlocking through Find Device (official method)

If you have Google's Find Device enabled on your phone, you can unlock it remotely without losing data, and this method works even if you've forgotten your screen password, but remember your Mi Account login and password.

Instructions:

• 🌐 Go to Find Device and log in to your Mi Account.
• 📱 In the list of devices, select a locked smartphone. If it is not, then the function was not activated.
• 🔓 Press Unlock Device (unlock device) and confirm the action SMS-code.
• 🔄 After 5-10 minutes, the phone unlocks automatically. If it doesn't, restart it.

⚠️ Warning: If after unlocking through Find Device, the phone requires you to enter the old password, link to the new Mi Account in the settings (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Get out, then go back in).

2. Reset password via Recovery Mode (without loss of data)

If Find Device is disabled, but you remember the Mi Account password, you can reset the pattern lock or PIN through Recovery Mode. This method does not delete data, but requires confirmation of the Xiaomi account.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume up + Power until the Mi logo appears (on some models - Volume up + Volume down + Power).
2. From the Recovery menu, select the language (English / Chinese), then Wipe Data → Wipe Lock Settings.
3. Confirm the password reset. The phone will reboot and request data entry from the Mi Account.
4. Enter the login and password - after that, the screen lock will be removed.

🔹 Important: On devices with MIUI 12+ If you reset your password, you may need to connect to Wi-Fi to verify your account. If your phone is not connected to the network, use the mobile Internet (insert the mobile Internet). SIM-card).

Turn off the phone.

Clutch the correct button combination

Choose English in Recovery

Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile network

Know the username/password from Mi Account-->

3 Unlock via Fastboot (if Mi Account is forgotten)

If you don't remember the Mi Account data, or if you bought your phone from hand and tied to someone else's account, the official methods won't work, and then unlocking through Fastboot, a low-level mode that allows you to flash your device without checking your account, will help.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 10/11 (For the Mi Flash Tool).
• 🔌 Cable USB (original or high-quality).
• 📦 Firmware for your model (download from the official website).
• 🛠 Tools: Mi Flash Tool, ADB/Fastboot drivers.

Instructions:

1. Install the ADB/Fastboot and Mi Flash Tool drivers on PC.
2. Turn off the phone. Press Volume down + Power to enter the Fastboot (a hare will appear with the inscription Fastboot).
3. Connect your phone to your PC. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware (.tgz format) and press Refresh – the device must be determined.
4. Press Flash and wait for the process to finish (5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On new models (Redmi Note) 12+, POCO F5+, Xiaomi 13/14) After you have firmware through Fastboot, you may need to log in to your old Mi Account. If you bought your phone from hand, contact the seller to unbundle your account.

4. bypass Mi Account via EDL Mode (for advanced)

If the phone requires data entry from Mi Account after reset, and you can not contact the previous owner, then EDL (Emergency Download Mode) mode remains, which allows you to flash the device without any locks, but requires special equipment (EDL cable or Deep Flash Cable) and knowledge of commands.

🔧 Equipment required:

• 🔌 EDL cable (or homemade adapter with contact closure Test Point).
• 💻 PC with Mi Flash Pro or QFil.
• 📦 Firmware in.mbn format (for your model).

Instructions:

1. Take the phone apart and find Test Point (EDL entry points). Each model is different – look for schemas on forums (like 4PDA).
2. Connect the EDL cable or close the contacts with a screwdriver, while connecting the USB to the PC.
3. In Mi Flash Pro, select the firmware and press Flash. The process will take 10-15 minutes.
4. After the reboot, the phone will be unlocked, but all data will be deleted.

⚠️ Note: Test Point failure can make your phone malfunction. If you're not sure about your skills, contact the service center. On models with Qualcomm Snapdragon (most Xiaomi), the success rate is 90%, on Mediatek - lower (requires an authorized account Mi).

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Before disassembling the phone, take a picture of the location of the plumes and screws - this will help to collect it back without errors.

5 Unlocking through Xiaomi Service Center

If all the independent methods do not work, the official service remains. Xiaomi provides an unlock service on request, but this will require:

• 📄 Check or box from the phone (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (if the phone is guaranteed).
• 💳 Payment for the service (from 1,500 to 5,000) ₽ model-wise).

How to proceed:

1. Find the nearest Xiaomi service center on the official website.
2. Leave your application online or come in person with the documents.
3. Specialists will check the originality of the device and remove the lock within 1-3 days.

📌 Important: If you bought your phone with your hands, the service center can refuse to unlock without confirmation from the previous owner, in which case only the firmware through the previous owner remains. EDL (see section 4).

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of blocked Xiaomi again, follow the simple rules:

• 🔐 Use a fingerprint or facial recognition in addition to PIN-code.
• 📝 Write down Mi Account data in a secure location (for example, in a password manager).
• 🔄 Regularly back up through Settings → System system → Backup.
• 🚫 Do not buy handsets without decoupling from your previous Mi Account.
• 🔧 Enable Find Device in your account settings (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Find Device).

💡 Useful tip: If you plan to sell the phone, be sure to reset to factory settings via settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting your settings, not Recovery, guaranteed to untie your Mi Account.

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The most reliable way to unlock is through official methods (Find Device or service center), informal methods (EDL, Fastboot) can lead to loss of warranty or “bricking” of the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi