How to Reset Mi Account on a Locked Xiaomi Phone: All the Working Ways 2026

Forgot the Mi Account password and the Xiaomi phone is locked after being reset or flashed? The situation is familiar to thousands of users - the device requires you to enter your account information, but access to it is lost. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account from a locked smartphone in 2026, including official methods and workarounds for models on Qualcomm and MediaTek.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi has tightened its protections: since 2021, locking through the Mi Cloud has become more difficult to get around without an official unlocker, but even then there are solutions ranging from using Fastboot mode to moving the phone to EDL (Emergency Download Mode).

Why does Xiaomi phone require a Mi Account after a reset?

The Mi Account lock after reset is a theft protection feature introduced by Xiaomi in 2016.

• 🔒 When you first turn on your phone or after Factory Reset, the system checks the link to your Mi Account.
• 📱 If the device was tied to an account and then reset without decoupling, an authorization request appears.
• ⚠️ Without entering the username / password, further setting of the phone is impossible - this is called "Mi Account Lock".

Since 2020, Xiaomi has added an additional layer of protection: even if you know your account details, the system can require confirmation via SMS or email if detects suspicious activity (for example, a reset from another region), which makes it difficult to bypass the lock, but does not make it impossible.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone was bought with hands and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, it can only be officially unlocked through confirmation from the original owner.

Official ways to delete Mi Account (if you have access to your account)

If you remember the username and password from Mi Account, but the phone is still locked, try the official methods first. They are secure and do not require technical skills.

Method 1: Unblocking through i.mi.com

The easiest way to use the web version of Mi Cloud is to use:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find the locked phone.
3. Click Remove the device and confirm the action.
4. Restart your phone and the lock should disappear.

If the device doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Update the page in 10-15 minutes (sometimes sync is delayed).
• 📧 Check Spam in Email – You may have received an email with instructions from Xiaomi.

Method 2: Delete your account via Mi Unlock Tool (to unlock the bootloader)

If your phone is locked due to an account binding after unlocking the bootloader, use the official Mi Unlock Tool:

Download Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi| Install ADB/Fastboot Drivers| Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clamp Power + Vol-)|Authorize to Mi Account on PC

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Algorithm of action:

1. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and install it.
2. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume Reduction).
3. Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Unlock Tool.
4. Sign in to the same Mi Account that is tied to the phone.
5. Press Unlock and wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 72 hours).

⚠️ Note: Since 2023, Xiaomi has limited the number of unlocks for one account to no more than 1 device in 30 days.

Redmi Note 10/11/12|POCO X3/X4/X5|Mi 11/12/13|Redmi 9/9A/9C| Other model |I don't know model

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Unofficial methods of resetting Mi Account (if you do not have access to your account)

If you don't remember your Mi Account, or if you bought your phone from hand, you'll have to use informal methods, which fall into two categories.

• 🔧 Software – via Fastboot or Recovery modes (suitable for most models).
• 🔌 Hardware, through EDL (requires disassembling the phone or special cable).

Important: these methods can lead to data loss, device blinking or warranty cancellation. Use them at your own risk.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for Qualcomm processors)

This method works on most Xiaomi devices with Qualcomm chips (e.g. Redmi Note). 10 Pro, POCO X3, Mi 11). You will need a PC with installed drivers ADB/Fastboot.

Instructions:

fastboot oem clean_all


fastboot oem clean_all_lock




fastboot reboot

If the commands don’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot oem remove_mi_account


fastboot reboot

Once executed, the phone will restart and the Mi Account lock should disappear. If FAILED (remote: unknown command) error appears, then your model does not support these commands, try the next method.

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Before using a Fastboot command, check the processor model through the fastboot getvar product command. If there is an msm (e.g., msm8953) in the answer, then the chip is from Qualcomm, and the method should work.

Method 4: Bypassing locking through EDL (for all models)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a firmware emergency mode that allows you to overwrite a partition with your account data.

• 🖥️ Windows PC and Qualcomm Drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 🔌 Specialist EDL-cable (or the ability to close test points on the board).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (you can download it at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Mi Flash Pro.
2. Put the phone in mode. EDL: For Qualcomm: Close Testpoints on the Board or Use EDL-For MediaTek: use the command adb reboot edl (if you have a ADB available).

Mi Flash Pro

Flash

Mi Account

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL Always check firmware compatibility with your model by Build Number (you can find out through fastboot getvar all).

Resetting Mi Account on phones with MediaTek processor

MediaTek devices (e.g. Redmi 9A, POCO C3) require a different approach. Fastboot doesn't work here, but there are alternative methods:

Method 5: Using the SP Flash Tool

The SP Flash Tool is the equivalent of the Mi Flash Pro for MediaTek chips.

• 📥 Firmware in.scatter format for your model.
• 🔌 Installed drivers MediaTek Preloader.
• 🛠️ Programme SP Flash Tool.

Instructions:

1. Download and unpack the firmware for your model.
2. Launch it. SP Flash Tool and upload the file MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt.
3. Select Format All + Download.
4. Connect the phone to your PC (drivers should define it as MediaTek Preloader).
5. Press Start and wait for the firmware to be completed.

After the procedure, the phone will be completely reset, including the Mi Account, but this method erases all data, including the IMEI (it will have to be restored separately).

Method 6: Bypassing Recovery (TWRP)

If custom Recovery is installed on the phone (for example, TWRP), you can manually delete your account files:

1. Load to TWRP (Clip Power + Volume Increase).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete the files: /data/system/mi_account.db /data/system/mi_account_details.xml

Reboot the phone.

If TWRP is not installed, you can flash it through Fastboot (for MediaTek you will need to unlock the bootloader). For instructions on installing TWRP for a specific model, look at the XDA Developers forum.

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On phones with MediaTek, after reset via SP Flash Tool, IMEI often flies. To restore it, use tools like Maui META or SN Writer (requires an IMEI backup).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Contact the service center Xiaomi - officially unlock the phone can be on the check of purchase (if you are the original owner.
• 🛒 Buy the unlock code – on specialized forums (for example, GSM Hosting) sell codes for removing Mi Account Lock. Price: 500-1500 rubles.
• 🔨 Re-sweetening a memory chip is the last resort that is used when the phone is locked at the hardware encryption level.

Before you go for radical measures, check:

• 🔍 Is there a backup copy on the phone (sometimes the account data is stored in the phone) /data/backup).
• 📅 Has the lock expired (sometimes Xiaomi temporarily locks the device for 72 hours).

How to Avoid Mi Account Blocking in the Future

To avoid the problem again, follow the following simple rules:

If you frequently reflash your phone, consider unlocking the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool, which will allow you to install custom firmware without being tied to the Mi Account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Account reset