How to reset your Xiaomi account without a password: all the working ways

A forgotten password from a Xiaomi account is a problem that thousands of users face every day: Locking a device because of incorrect input, buying a used smartphone with someone else's account tied up, or simply losing access to Mi Account all require a password reset. But how do you do that if you don't remember the current login details?

In this article, we will discuss 5 official and informal methods of resetting a Xiaomi account without a password, from simple recovery via email to complex firmware manipulation. It is important to understand that some methods require technical skills, while others can lead to loss of warranty or complete data cleanup. We will describe each step in detail, specify the risks and give recommendations for security.

If your device is locked because of your Mi Cloud account, not because of a pattern lock or PIN-The lock screen code is for you, for other types of locks (e.g., for example, FRP after discharge) other solutions will be required.

1. password recovery through the official Xiaomi website

The safest and most recommended way is to use the password recovery feature on the Mi Account site, which works if you have access to an email or phone number associated with your account.

Go to account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.

• 📧 Enter the email or phone number used when registering for a Mi Account.
• 🔑 Select the method of recovery: code for email/SMS or answer to the control question (if it was configured).
• 🔄 Create a new password and confirm it.

If you don't remember the email or number you're attached to, try to remember which address you used when you first set up your smartphone, often corporate email, personal Gmail, or Mail.ru. Check the Spam folder, the recovery code can get there.

⚠️ Note: If a phone number from another region is linked to your account (e.g., Chinese), SMS In this case, try to restore access via email or contact Xiaomi support.

2.Reset Xiaomi account via Recovery Mode

If you can’t recover from the site, you can try resetting your account via Recovery mode, which works on most Xiaomi smartphones, but requires a complete data cleanup (all photos, contacts, and apps will be deleted).

Instructions for devices with MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Turn off the smartphone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
5. After reset, go to Reboot → Reboot to System.

On some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro), the path may be different: instead of Wipe All Data, look for Factory Reset. After the reboot, the device will prompt you to log in to Mi again - now you can create a new one or skip this step (if you do not need a binding).

Disable your Google account (if you have access)

Backup important data on your PC

Charge your phone at least 50%

Make sure you know the username/password from Wi-Fi (required after resetting)-->

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later after resetting via Recovery, you may need to enter the old password from your Mi Account when you first set it up. If you don't remember it, this method won't work - go to the way with Fastboot.

3. Delete Xiaomi account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If resetting via Recovery didn’t help or the device requests the old password after the reboot, you can try deletion of the account link via Fastboot mode, USB-cables and installed drivers ADB/Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
2. Turn off your smartphone and put it in Fastboot mode: Press Volume Down + Power for 10 seconds.
3. Connect the device to your PC via USB. In the command line (Windows: Win + R → cmd), type: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), continue. If not, install the drivers.
4. Enter the command to unlock the bootloader (on some models it is mandatory): fastboot oem unlock On the screen of the smartphone confirm the action (if a request appears).
5. Delete your Mi Account by command: fastboot erase frp Then complete reset: fastboot erase userdata
6. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the smartphone will be completely cleaned and the binding to the Xiaomi account removed. On models with Qualcomm Snapdragon (for example, Xiaomi 11T Pro or POCO F4), this method works stably. On devices with MediaTek (for example, Redmi 9A), an additional command may be required:

fastboot erase config

4.Use ADB to bypass the lock (without data loss)

If your Xiaomi has USB debugging enabled (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version, tap 7 times to unlock developer options), you can try deleting your account through ADB without completely resetting. This method is suitable for devices with MIUI 10-13 and requires prior preparation.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and allow debugging over USB (pop-up on your phone).
2. Open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Launch the ADB: Adb shell shell shell
4. Delete the Mi Account files (teams run in turn): pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account rm -rf /data/system/users/0/accounts.db rm -rf /data/system/users/0/accounts.db-journal
5. Reboot the device: reboot

Once rebooted, the account binding will be deleted, but the phone data will be saved, a method that doesn’t work on all models — on Xiaomi 12 and later, you may need to delete files in /data/data/com.xiaomi.account/.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, skip this method and move on to the next one.

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Before using ADB, check if USB debugging is enabled. If not, and your phone is locked, this method will not work — try Fastboot or contact the service center.

5. Appeal in support of Xiaomi: the official way to unlock

If none of the above methods worked, the official path remains to appeal to Xiaomi, which is suitable if:

• 📄 You have documents confirming the purchase of the device (check, warranty card).
• 📱 Phone not blacklisted (not stolen, not blocked by the Internet) IMEI).
• 🕒 You are ready to wait for a response from 3 to 14 days.

How to make a request:

1. Go to the support page: mi.com/global/support.
2. Select the Account Issues section → Unlock Mi Account.
3. Fill out the form with the following: IMEI device (you can find out through the box or sticker under the battery); Serial number (you can find it there or in Settings → About phone, if you have access); Buyer's data (name, email, phone number); Photo of the check or warranty card.

Send a request and wait for a response to the email.

In most cases, Xiaomi’s support is good for users if the device is legally purchased, but on devices imported from China (domestic models such as the Redmi K50), the process can be delayed due to the peculiarities of the company’s regional policy.

Alternative methods: risks and warnings

On the Internet you can find suggestions for “bypassing” Xiaomi account using paid programs (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool) or firmware through the Internet. EDL-We strongly recommend against using such methods for the following reasons:

• 💻 Risk of virus infection: most “hacking” utilities contain malicious code.
• 🔒 Lockdown IMEI: Unofficial interference may lead to the device being blacklisted by Xiaomi.
• 💸 Fraud: often for “unblocking” ask for payment, but do not provide the result.
• 🛠️ Loss of warranty: Any unauthorized change to firmware voids warranty obligations.

If you do decide to experiment, remember that the only legal way to unlock without a password is to contact official support Xiaomi with supporting documents.

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No “magic” program can unlock a Xiaomi account without consequences. If a sentence sounds too good to be true, it’s a scam.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi account