How to Reset Your Password on Xiaomi Mi 9: From Mi Account to Hard Reset

Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the brand's most popular flagships, but even its owners sometimes face the problem of a locked screen, PIN-A code or password can turn a smartphone into a brick if you don’t know how to do it. In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to reset a password on the Mi 9 in 2026, including official methods through Mi Account and radical ones through Recovery or Fastboot mode.

It's important to understand that not all methods are equally secure. Some lead to total data loss, others require proof of ownership of the device. We will describe each option in detail, its pros and cons, and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risks. If you're looking for a way to get around the lock without losing photos or messages, check out the first section about Mi Account.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (should be at least 30% - when discharged during resetting, the phone can turn into a "brick»)
• 📶 Availability of a stable Internet connection (for methods with authorization)
• 🔧 Access to the computer (you will need to use Fastboot and EDL-regime)

1. Reset password through Mi Account (official method)

The safest method is if you have a Xiaomi account (Mi Account) linked and confirmed, which allows you to unlock your phone without losing data, but only works if you meet two conditions:

• 📱 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from Mi Account that was tied to the phone

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, enter the wrong password 5 times in a row. the message will appear: "Forgot the password?".
2. Click on the Forgot Password button? → Select Unblock via Mi Account.
3. Enter your username (email or phone number) and password from your Xiaomi account.
4. Confirm unlocking via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. Set a new password or pattern lock.

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If you do not have a Mi Account tied, but the phone was officially purchased, try to restore access through the Xiaomi website with the IMEI device indicated (you can find it on the box or in the check).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work if the phone is not connected to the network (for example, blocked). SIM-card).
• ❌ If the account is not confirmed (no linked number or email), unlocking will not be possible.
• ❌ Some of the firmware (e.g. Global) ROM) You may need to wait 72 hours after unsuccessful password attempts.

2. Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (full reset)

If Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the login details, the radical method is hard reset via Recovery Mode, which deletes all data from your phone, including photos, messages and installed apps. Use it only as a last resort!

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the Xiaomi Mi 9 with a long press of the power button.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons - you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (manage by volume buttons, the choice is by the power button).
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (in some versions of Factory Reset).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

What happens if the Recovery Mode does not open?

• 🔄 Try another combination: Nutrition + Loudness down (on some firmware).
• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge – sometimes a discharged battery blocks the entrance to Recovery.
• 🖥️ If the screen is not responsive, try the method via Fastboot (described in the next section).

⚠️ Warning: After Hard Reset, the phone may require you to enter data from the Mi Account that was previously associated (Mi Cloud Lock function).If you do not remember the username / password, it will be impossible to unlock the device without contacting the service center.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔓 Recovery Mode is not available or working.
• 🖥️ You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot.
• 🛠️ You are prepared for the possible loss of data (although this method sometimes allows you to save it).

What you need:

• 💻 A computer running Windows (or Mac/Linux fixed ADB Tools).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Firmware archive for Xiaomi Mi 9 (can be downloaded at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power button + Volume down for 10 seconds.
2. Connect the Mi 9 to your computer via USB.
3. Open the command prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and check the connection command: fastboot devices If the device is determined (serial number will appear), continue.
4. Download the firmware for your model (for example, cepheus_global_images... For the global version, and unpack it.
5. Fastboot flash boot boot.img fastboot flash recovery.img fastboot reboot
6. After restarting, the phone should start without a password (but data may be lost).

⚠️ Attention: The wrong commands in Fastboot can turn your phone into a brick. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better go to the service center.

4. Unlock through EDL Mode (for power users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a firmware emergency mode that allows you to restore your phone even if it doesn't turn on.

• 🔧 Knowledge of working with Mi Flash Tool and Qualcomm firmware.
• 💾 Special cable (EDL-cable) or ability to solder resistor in the phone.
• 📄 Authorized Xiaomi Developer Account (for new firmware).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool and Qualcomm drivers.
2. Put the phone in mode. EDL: 🔌 Method 1: Use EDL-cable (closes the contacts on the board). 🔧 Method 2: Disassemble the phone and close the contacts test point (requires a soldering iron).

Mi 9

Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008

Mi Flash Tool

.tgz

Flash

Wait for the firmware to finish (10-15 minutes) and restart the phone.

Risks of the method:

• ⚡ Possible damage to the loader with incorrect firmware.
• 🔒 After the firmware, it may be necessary to unlock the bootloader (if it was blocked).
• 📵 The phone could lose. IMEI or communication modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).

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EDL Mode is the last chance to bring the phone back to life if other methods have failed, but without experience, it's best not to take risks: a bug can make the device completely inoperable.

5.Blocking bypass through Xiaomi Service Center

If all the self-unblocking attempts fail, the official way is to contact the Xiaomi service center, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way.

• 📄 Documents confirming the purchase (check, warranty card, box with IMEI).
• 🆔 Passport or other identification document.
• 💳 Willingness to pay for the service (the cost of unlocking is from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles, depending on the region).

How the process goes:

1. You leave your phone in service (usually for 1-3 days).
2. The experts check the ownership of IMEI and documents.
3. The lock is reset through official Xiaomi tools.
4. You will be given a phone unlocked (possibly with a clean firmware).

Pros of the method:

• ✅ Guaranteed result without the risk of “bricking».
• ✅ Maintaining an official guarantee (if it is still valid).
• ✅ Data recovery (in some cases).

Cons:

• ❌ Long wait (especially in large cities with a high load of services).
• ❌ Cost of service (although sometimes unlocking under warranty is free).
• ❌ Not all services work with phones purchased abroad.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the issue of the Xiaomi Mi 9, follow the simple rules:

• 🔐 Use a fingerprint or facial recognition in addition to a password.
• 📧 Link Mi Account and confirm it via email and phone.
• 🔄 Make backups regularly through Settings → System system → Backup.
• 📝 Write your password in a secure location (such as Google Password Manager or KeePass).

It's also useful to know:

• 🔄 If you often forget passwords, set up Smart Lock (Settings) → Screen locking → Smart Lock – The phone will unlock in trusted locations (such as at home).
• 📱 On Xiaomi Mi 9 you can turn on emergency information (Settings) → The phone. → Emergency information) where to specify a backup contact for unlocking.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Mi 9