How to Reset Your Password to Xiaomi: All Ways to Unlock 2026

The forgotten password on Xiaomi is a situation that thousands of users face every day. Unlike other brands, Redmi, POCO or Mi phones have unique security mechanisms that make unlocking difficult. In this article, we will examine all the current methods of password resetting, from official methods through Mi Account to technical solutions using Fastboot and EDL.

It’s important to understand that the choice of method depends on several factors: whether the Xiaomi account is attached to the device, whether debugging is enabled over USB, whether you have access to the computer, and whether you are ready for complete data loss. We will describe each option in detail, indicate its pros and cons, and also warn against typical errors that can turn the phone into a “brick”.

If you're looking for a way to get around lockdowns without losing data, let's warn you: 95% of the time, it's impossible. Today's Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 12) use hardware encryption that erases user files in any kind of reset, but we'll show you how to save information as much as possible in some scenarios.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most secure and recommended method for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from the Mi Account
• 🔄 The “Find the Device” function is activated in the settings

To reset the password:

1. On the lock screen, tap “Forgot Password?” or “Forgot Password?”.
2. Select “Restore with Mi Account”.
3. Enter your email/phone and password from your account.
4. Confirm unlocking via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

After successful authentication, the system will offer to create a new one. PIN-All the data on the phone will be saved, but some settings (such as fingerprints) will have to be reconfigured.

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If you do not have access to your linked phone number or email, restore them via account.xiaomi.com before unlocking.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased from hand and linked to someone else's Mi Account, this method will not work.In this case, contact the seller for login data or use alternative methods (see sections below).

2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

If your Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the login details, the only official way to unlock it is by hard resetting through Recovery, which removes all data from the device, including photos, contacts and apps.

Instructions for most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO models:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by choosing Wipe All Data.
5. After the process is complete, select Reboot.

The phone will reboot in factory condition, and a new password can be created at the initial setup stage.

Disable your Google Account (if you remember your password) to avoid FRP-lock-in

Extract. SIM-memory-card

Charge your phone at least 50%

Prepare a backup copy of the IMEI (in case of errors)

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⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ After resetting via Recovery, you may need to enter data from your previous Mi Account (even if the phone was not tied (FRP). If you don’t know the data, go to the ways with Fastboot or EDL.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔧 You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot
• 🔌 Debugging is on. USB (If not, the way won't work)
• 📦 There's original. USB-cable (not cheap charging!)

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools from Google.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
3. Open the command line in the folder with fastboot and execute: fastboot oem clean_all For new models, fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache
4. Reboot your phone with the command: fastboot reboot

On models with a Snapdragon processor 8 Gen 2 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra team fastboot oem clean_all It may not work, but you will need to switch to the EDL (see next section).

EDL (Engineering Mode) for complex cases

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is the “last hope” for unlocking Xiaomi when other methods fail. It allows you to flash the device directly, bypassing all protections. The danger of the method: if you do the wrong thing, the phone can turn into a “brick”.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set)
• 📦 Firmware for your model (download only from the official website)
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool or QFil (for Qualcomm)

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power for 10-15 seconds at the same time. The screen should remain black (this is normal).
3. Connect your phone to your PC – a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 device should appear in Device Manager.
4. Install drivers for EDL (can be found on the 4PDA or XDA forums).
5. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

It takes 5-10 minutes, and after the reboot, the phone will be in factory condition without being tied to the Mi Account.

Reset via Recovery

Mi Account

Fastboot

EDL Mode

None of the above.

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⚠️ Note: On models with a Mediatek processor (e.g. Redmi) 10A or POCO M4 Pro) for entering EDL Special cable required (EDL cable) or soldering contacts on the board. Without experience, we do not recommend trying this method!

FRP (Factory Reset Protection) bypass after discharge

If after resetting via Recovery or Fastboot phone requires data input from an old Google account – you are faced with a problem. FRP-This is Android protection, which works if you add a Google account to your device.

The following are the methods of circumvention (relevant to MIUI 12-14):

• 📧 Restore your old email through Google Account Recovery.
• 🔄 Use the Mi Flash Tool to run the old version MIUI (where FRP Disabled, then update to current.
• 🛠️ For some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, POCO X3) have special FRP-tulsa (seek on the 4PDA).

On newer devices (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12), FRP circumvention is complicated. If you're not sure about your actions, contact the service center.

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FRP-The lock only works if you have a Google account added to your phone. If you used Mi Account only, you can skip this section.

Alternative methods (in individual cases)

If standard methods don’t help, consider these options:

1 Unlocking through the service center

Official service centers Xiaomi can reset the password on the purchase document (check or warranty card). the cost of the service is from 1000 to 3000 rubles. Plus: a guarantee of security of the device. Minus: long (3-7 days) and not always possible without documents.

2.Use of ADB (if debugging was enabled)

If you activated USB Debugging before blocking, you can try to delete password files via ADB:

adb shell


rm /data/system/gesture.key




rm /data/system/password.key




rm /data/system/locksettings.db




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm




reboot

After the reboot, the password will be reset, but this method only works on MIUI prior to version 12.

3. Special boxes (for masters)

Craftsmen use hardware boxes like UFi, Medusa or Octoplus to unlock through Test Point, which is risky but effective for models with Mediatek.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reset a password, users often make critical mistakes:

1. Use non-original firmware – download firmware only from the official website or verified sources (4PDA, XDA).
2. Interrupting the firmware process – if the cable is turned off during EDL or Fastboot, the phone may fail.
3. The wrong mode choice is to confuse Recovery and Fastboot. In the first case, you lose data, in the second case, you can damage the bootloader.
4. Ignore IMEI backup – save IMEI (via *#06# or MTK Engineering Mode) before any manipulations.

If the phone doesn’t turn on after reset or hangs on the Mi logo, try:

• 🔄 Re-wire the device through Fastboot.
• 🔋 Connect to charging on 30+ Minutes (sometimes helps with a discharged battery).
• 🛠️ Contact the service - possibly damaged boot section.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions