How to Reset Xiaomi Settings If You Forgot Your Mi Account Password: Full Guide 2026

Forgot your Mi Account password and can't unlock your Xiaomi? Thousands of users are familiar with the situation: your smartphone requires you to enter your account details after resetting, and your email access is lost or your password is not restored. In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways to bypass the lock, from official to technical, with the latest Xiaomi policy updates in 2026.

Compounding the problem, the company has tightened its protections since 2021: even after a full reset via Recovery, a device can now require authorization to the Mi Account, including models on MIUI 12/13/14 and later, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and others, but the solution is to act carefully and understand the risks of each method.

Warning: Some methods may result in a loss of warranty or irreversible IMEI lock (on models with Anti-Rollback protection).Be sure to back up important data before starting.

1.Official method: Restore access to Mi Account

The safest and most legal method is to restore access to your linked account. Xiaomi provides a few options, but they only work if you have access to your email, phone number or backup data.

Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com and select Forgot the password?. The system will offer options:

• 📧 Email – the code is sent to the mail specified during registration.
• 📱 Phone number — SMS coded.
• 🔐 Backup email – if you have provided it.
• 🆔 Documents for Chinese accounts (passport or passport required) ID-map).

If your email or number is not available, try contacting Xiaomi support via the website’s feedback form.

1. IMEI devices (find on the box or via *#06#).
2. Check or proof of purchase.
3. Passport photo (for identification).

⚠️ Note: Support may refuse to unlock if the device was purchased from hand or tied to another region (e.g., Chinese firmware on a global smartphone).

2. Reset via Recovery Mode (not working on all models)

A standard Recovery reset only helps on older devices (before MIUI 11) or if the Mi Account wasn’t tied to the device.

Instructions for attempting:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power before the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume and power buttons).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

If you turn on a request for This device is locked, that method didn't work.

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Wait for the Recovery menu (at least 10 seconds)

Do not select Reboot until the reset is complete-->

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader. If you previously unlocked it through the Mi Unlock Tool, you can try flashing clean firmware through Fastboot.

Procedure:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the MIUI Downloads website (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on your computer.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
4. Open the command line in the firmware folder and execute: fastboot flash all (new devices may require fastboot flash). all_except_storage).

If the bootloader is locked, first unlock it through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires authorization in Mi Account, which is impossible without a password).

⚠️ Note: On Anti-Rollback devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3) Firmware of the old version via Fastboot can lead to blocking IMEI.

4. bypass Mi Account via EDL Mode (Risk Method)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a mode for firmware through a special cable or testpoint, which is the most effective method, but requires:

• 🔧 Specialist USB-cable (EDL cable) or soldering skills for closing contacts.
• 💻 Mi Flash Tool and Official Firmware.
• 🔓 Unlocked loader (on some models).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Flash Tool and EDL firmware for your model.
2. Connect your smartphone in EDL mode (via cable or testpoint closure).
3. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait until the end (10-15 minutes).

Once the firmware is in place, the device will be switched on without being tied to the Mi Account.

• ❌ Guarantee voided.
• ❌ Risk of damaging the motherboard if contacts are not closed correctly.
• ❌ On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) Authorized Developer Account is required.

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If you are not sure about your skills, contact the service center with a request to flash the device through EDL. The cost of the service is from 1500 to 3000 rubles, depending on the model.

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If independent attempts were unsuccessful, the official service remains. Xiaomi provides the unlock service for a fee (from 2000 to 5000 rubles), but only if the conditions are met:

• 📄 Availability of a check or proof of purchase.
• 🆔 Passport of the holder (to confirm the identity).
• 📱 Device not blacklisted (not stolen).

A list of authorized service centers can be found on the Xiaomi Service website. Before visiting, check by phone if they provide such a service - some centers refuse to unlock devices without the original box.

The unlock period is 3 to 7 days, and in some cases it may be necessary to send the device to a central service center (for example, in Moscow or St. Petersburg).

6. Alternative methods (for individual cases)

If standard methods do not help, you can try the following options:

Reset via Find Device (if the feature was enabled):

• Go to i.mi.com.
• Sign in (if you remember the password from another Mi Account).
• Select the device and press Erase Data.

Use of temporary vulnerability (for old firmware):

Some versions of MIUI (e.g., MIUI 10 on Redmi 5 Plus) had a bug that allowed them to bypass the ADB lock, but most of these vulnerabilities are closed in 2026.

Buying a device without binding:

If the smartphone is purchased from hand and the previous owner has not untied the Mi Account, contact him and ask him to remove the device from the account through Find Device.

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The most reliable ways are to restore an account or contact a service center, methods like EDL and Fastboot require technical skills and are fraught with risks.

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