How to Reset Your Password on Xiaomi: A Complete Unblocking Guide

A situation where you pick up your Xiaomi and realize you can’t remember a password, pattern lock, or a key. PIN-The lock screen is designed to protect your personal data, but when you're forgetful, it becomes an insurmountable barrier. MIUI The new HyperOS has several robust access recovery mechanisms, although they often require a complete cleanup of the device.

Before you take action, it is important to understand that most password reset methods without knowing them will result in the complete deletion of all user data, a stringent security measure implemented by manufacturers to protect information from theft. Unless you have previously backed up in the cloud or on your computer, it will be impossible to restore contacts, photos and messages.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock Redmi, Poco and Mi smartphones in 2026, we will look at both standard methods through the Mi Account, and more complex options through the Recovery Mode recovery mode, and also discuss the nuances of working with a Google account that may arise after a reset.

Preparation for the data-dumping procedure

Any locking manipulation should be initiated only after careful preparation, which minimizes the risk of loss of important information.The first step should always be to try to remember the code or find a record of it, if any. If this is not possible, make sure that the device has sufficient battery power, as the memory formatting process can take from 5 to 15 minutes and the power interruption at this point is critical.

It is also important to check the status of data synchronization, because many users forget that their contacts and notes are already stored in the cloud, but not locally activated, and checking the status of cloud services can save the situation even if the phone itself has to be formatted.

There is a common misconception that the extraction of SIM-It helps bypass lockdowns. It's not. Data protection is tied to the device's internal memory and accounts, so physical media don't affect the unlocking process. Moreover, if the memory card had important photos, they are better to remove before the start of reset procedures, so as not to accidentally format the external drive, if the chosen method suggests it.

⚠️ Note: If the phone has Find Device enabled, the Mi Account password will be requested when you first download it, and without that, the phone will remain locked.

Method 1: Unlocking through Mi-account

The most civilized and safe way to restore access to a Xiaomi smartphone is to use a tied Mi Account. This method works if the device is turned on the Internet and the device search function is activated. After five unsuccessful attempts to enter a password, a timer usually appears on the lock screen, and under it a link “Forgot your password?” or “Forgot your pattern lock?”.

Clicking on this link, the system will prompt you to enter the username and password from your Mi Account, which is the same account that was used to download apps from GetApps or sync the gallery. If you remember this data, unlocking will be instantaneous without losing files, which is a huge advantage over other methods.

However, if the Internet on a locked phone is disabled, this method will not work. In some versions of the firmware, the system may suggest sending a message to the Internet. SMS It's a special number for the dump, but it's a fee-based service that depends on the carrier. SMS-Resets are declining in favor of Internet authorization.

It is worth noting that the feature does not work on all firmware versions the same. In global versions of HyperOS, security is enhanced, and the ability to reset a lock password through an account without losing data may be limited by Google's security policies.

Method 2: Reset via the Recovery (Hard Reset) menu

If you can't access your account, the only thing you can do is reset your settings completely through the Recovery Mode menu, which forcefully clears the user data partition (/data) to return your phone to factory status, and you don't need to access the operating system to log in, making it universal.

The login procedure may vary depending on the model and version of Android, the classic way involves holding the power button and the volume button. It is important to perform actions quickly and in the right sequence, so as not to get into the Fastboot menu instead of Recovery.

Consider a step-by-step algorithm. Turn off your smartphone completely first. Then press the Power button and the Volume Up button at the same time. Hold them until the MI or Xiaomi logo appears, then release the power button, but keep the volume up until the Recovery menu appears.

In the menu, you can navigate with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button. You need to find Wipe Data or Clear Data. Inside this menu, select Wipe All Data. The system will warn you about data loss - confirm the action by selecting Confirm.

After completing the formatting process, which is displayed as a percentage, select Reboot -> Reboot to System. The first run will take longer than usual, as the system will create new configuration files.

Method 3: Remote reset via Google Find My Device

An alternative to Xiaomi’s built-in tools is Google’s service: If the Internet was turned on, geolocated and logged in to a Google account, you can delete the data remotely, which is true if the buttons on the phone itself do not work or the Recovery login is blocked by the manufacturer (which is rare, but happens).

You'll need a computer or a smartphone to do that. Go to android.com/find and log in to the same Google account that's used on the locked device. The service will try to locate the phone, if the device is online, a tag will appear on the map, and actions will be available in the side menu.

You'll need to select the option Erase Device. Once the command is confirmed, the phone will receive a signal to reset completely. Remote reset via Google works even if the phone is in sleep mode, but requires periodic network connection to receive a command.

⚠️ Note: After resetting through Google Find My Device at the first download, the phone will require you to enter a password from this Google account (protection) FRP). You cannot enter another account.

The good thing about this is that it doesn't require physical manipulation of the buttons, but it's useless if the phone is off or in an area without network coverage, and then the command will queue up and execute as soon as the device is online.

FRP (Google Account Lock) Problem After Reset

Xiaomi’s current smartphones are equipped with Factory Reset Protection (FRP) to render a stolen phone useless even after a complete reset. If you reset your password through Recovery, the first setup will ask for a Google account that was synced to the device before locking.

This means that knowing the password from the lock screen is not enough – you need access to Gmail. If you do not remember the password from the Google account, it must be restored through standard procedure on the Google site using a backup email or phone number.

There is a myth that there are “magic codes” or programs to bypass FRP. In 2026, vulnerabilities close very quickly, and the use of dubious software can lead to the final lock of the device by IMEI or infection with viruses. The only legal way is to restore access to the owner’s account.

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FRP-The lock links the device to a Google account, not to a Google account. SIM-Without Google data, the phone becomes a brick".

If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn't untie your account, you'll need his help, and you'll never be able to officially unlock the device without it, which is a big argument for buying the hardware from trusted vendors and checking the lock status before you buy it.

Specificity of unlocking different models Xiaomi

The reset procedure can have small nuances depending on the device series.The flagship Mi and Xiaomi Number Series models (e.g. Xiaomi 14, 15) often have more stringent security protocols compared to the budget Redmi.

On some models with high refresh rate screens or curved edges (Curved display), button combinations may require more accurate timing, and it is worth considering that devices received through a global update from the Chinese version may have specific bugs in the Recovery menu.

• 📱 Redmi Note Series: Standard Recovery Menu, often double reset confirmation required.
• 📱 Series POCO: Recovery interface can be in English even with Russian firmware, be careful when choosing items.
• 📱 Folding devices (Mix Fold): Login to Recovery may require a charger connection to activate the buttons.

Owners of Chinese firmware (CN ROM) should remember that they may not have English, only Chinese, on the Recovery menu, in which case you should navigate by icons or buttons, since the reset point is usually in the second or third menu item.

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If the phone says "Device locked" after reset, or if it requires the bootloader to be unlocked, it means that the firmware has been flashed before, and for such devices, a standard password reset may not be suitable.

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