How to Remove Xiaomi Activation After Reset: The Complete 2026 Guide

Have you purchased a used Xiaomi smartphone, but it requires the username and password of the previous owner? or after resetting to the factory settings, the phone was blocked by a request for Mi Account activation? This problem is familiar to many users of Redmi devices, POCO and the Mi line. The manufacturer has associated data protection with an account binding, which sometimes turns into a headache - especially if the original owner is not available.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for deactivating Xiaomi activation (including bypassing through Fastboot, the official unlocker and alternative methods) relevant to models in 2026 and later. MIUI, Type of lock and device status (new/b/y) We will also explain how to avoid re-locking and what to do if the smartphone requires confirmation via the device. SMS old-numbered.

Why does Xiaomi require activation after resetting?

The Mi Cloud Activation Lock was introduced by Xiaomi in 2016 as a response to the growing number of smartphone thefts.

• 🔒 When you first turn on or after reset (Wipe Data), the phone checks the tied Mi Account.
• 📱 If the device was tied to the account and then reset without decoupling, it will require entering a login / password.
• 🚨 The lock works even when changing the firmware, if the persist-partition with account data is not deleted.

In practice, this means that a used phone buyer can get a “brick” if the previous owner did not untie the device in Settings → Mi Account → Devices. Moreover, with the release of MIUI 14+, the locking algorithm has tightened: now unlocking can require not only a password, but also confirmation via SMS to the number associated with the account.

Official ways to remove activation

If you have access to the original Mi Account (login/password or linked phone number), use official methods. They are safe and do not violate Xiaomi policy.

1 Unlocking through the Mi Cloud website

The easiest option is if the previous owner is ready to provide account information:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find the locked smartphone and click Delete.
3. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
4. Restart your phone and the lock should disappear.

Account information is correct (login/password)

The device is displayed in the list of tied

No active sessions on other devices

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⚠️ Note: If two-factor authentication is enabled in your account (2FA), You'll need access to the associated number or backup codes, and you can't delete the device without it, even if you know the password.

2. Appeal in support of Xiaomi

If the previous owner does not respond, but you have proof of purchase (check, purchase agreement), you can try to contact in support of:

• 📧 Write to support@xiaomi.com Theme: Unlock Mi Account Activation».
• 📄 Attach scans of documents: check, passport, IMEI Devices (you can find out via *#06#).
• 🕒 Consideration period is 3 to 14 days, and success depends on the region (in Europe and the United States, the chances are higher).

In our experience, this method works in ~30% of cases — support often fails, citing privacy policies. However, for devices purchased from official stores (Mi Store, AliExpress Official), the odds are higher.

Informal methods of circumventing activation

If the official methods have failed, there are alternative solutions that require technical skills and can lead to loss of warranty or failure of the device, and use them at your own risk.

1. Fastboot bypass (for MIUI 12 and below)

This method works on older firmware versions (up to MIUI 13) and requires a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed:

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Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect to the PC and execute the commands above.
3. After the reboot, the lock should disappear.

⚠️ Note: On new devices (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13: This method doesn’t work – Xiaomi has closed the vulnerability in the MIUI 13+. Attempting to use commands can lead to hard-brick (complete loss of performance).

2.Use of EDL-The system (for qualified users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a service mode that allows you to flash the device around the locks.

• 🖥️ Windows PC and Mi Flash Tool.
• 📥 Firmware for your model (you can download on the official website).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).

Algorithm:

1. Turn off the phone and connect to the PC, holding Volume up + Volume down (on some models you need to close the test points on the board).
2. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
3. After completion (5-10 minutes), the phone will restart without locking.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi has been blocking unauthorized access to the Internet since 2023 EDL For firmware, you may need an account with the rights of a service center (the cost of such an account on gray forums - from the user base). $50).

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Before you run through EDL, be sure to check the phone model with the command fastboot getvar product. Using firmware from another modification (for example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G instead of the Redmi Note 11 Pro) will cause the communication module or camera to fail.

Bypassing activation without PC (methods for MIUI 14)

Since MIUI 14, Xiaomi has closed most of the vulnerabilities to bypass activation without a computer, but there are still working loopholes for some models:

1. Recovery reset (only for older devices)

On phones until 2021 (for example, Redmi Note 9, POCO X3 NFC) you can try:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery.
2. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
3. After restarting, the lock may disappear (works in ~20% of cases).

2.Use of SIM-previous owner

If you have physical access to SIM-card associated with the account:

• 📱 Put it in. SIM Put it on the phone and turn it on.
• 🔑 On the lock screen, select “Forgot the password?» → «Send. SMS».
• 📧 The unlock code will come to the number inserted into the phone.

This method works even on new models (Mi 13, Redmi Note 12), but requires the presence of original models. SIM-If the number has been reissued or blocked, the code will not come.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, you have three options:

• 🔧 Contact the service center (official or unofficial), the cost of unlocking is from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles, depending on the model. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, there are workshops specializing in Xiaomi (for example, Mi Service on Tverskaya).
• 📦 Return the phone to the seller if the purchase was made recently (within 14 days of the Consumer Protection Act) and the product description must contain a note about the unlocked state.
• 🔄 Xiaomi lock phones are bought for 30-50% of the market value (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro can be sold for 5-7 thousand rubles).

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Before contacting the service center, check if your device is blacklisted by IMEI (check on the SNDeeP website). If the phone is on the stolen list, unlocking will not be possible even for money.

How to avoid blocking when buying a used Xiaomi

To avoid having an activation problem, follow these rules when buying a used phone:

Ask the seller to untie the device from the Mi Account in your presence

Check the IMEI status on SNDeeP

Make sure the phone is not on credit (check through the Loan Register)

Reset to factory settings and check if activation is required-->

If the seller refuses to untie the account or demonstrate efficiency after the reset, this is a reason to doubt the integrity of the transaction.

• 🔋 Battery status (check in Settings) → Battery → Status).
• 📶 All network bands (especially) 4G/5G VoLTE).
• 🎥 Camera and speakers (test for artifacts and distortions).

The average cost of unlocking in the service is comparable to the difference in price between a “clean” and a locked phone. For example, the POCO X5 Pro in good condition costs ~ 20 thousand rubles, and the blocked one - ~ 12-15 thousand rubles.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi activation