How to Reset Your Password to Xiaomi Mi A3: All the Working Methods of 2026

Xiaomi Mi A3 is a popular smartphone with a clean Android One, but even its owners sometimes face the problem of a forgotten password. Unlike devices on MIUI, there is no built-in "Forgot Password?" function, and incorrect attempts to enter lock the device for 30 minutes. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of unlocking, from the simplest to the most technically complex, taking into account the features of Android 10/11 on this device.

It’s important to understand that some methods will lead to complete loss of data (photos, messages, apps), so first try to restore access through linked accounts. If the phone was bought with hands, check if it is not left on the old Google account of the previous owner: this can make it difficult to unlock.

1. Unblock through Google account (if sync is enabled)

The safest way to do this is if you are on a Mi. A3 Google account was added and synced, and it's a pattern lock, PIN-code or password, but requires an internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

After 5 failed attempts to enter the password, the button "Forgot pattern?" will appear on the screen.

• 🔑 Enter the email and password from the Google account that was linked to the phone.
• 📱 Confirm the unlock through SMS or backup email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
• 🔄 Set a new password or pattern lock.

⚠️ Note: Factory Reset Protection is enabled on your phone (FRP), After resetting through Recovery, you will need to enter the same Google account, without which the device will become a brick".

2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

If you don't have a Google account attached or you don't remember it, you'll have a hard reset through Recovery Mode, which will delete all the data on your phone, including photos, contacts and apps installed. The Mi A3 uses Google's standard Recovery, not MIUI Recovery, so the instruction is different from other Xiaomi smartphones.

To enter Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone 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 Android logo appears.
3. In the recovery menu, select Wipe data/factory reset (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. Confirm the action by choosing Yes.
5. After reset, select Reboot system now.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi A3 Android 11 may require you to enter your Google account data that was on your phone before you were blocked (FRP-If you don't remember it, the phone will remain locked!

Turn off the phone from charging

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged

Prepare Google account details (if FRP is enabled)

Backup important files (if available)

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3. Unlock via Fastboot (for power users)

If Recovery Mode is not available (for example, due to a corrupted firmware), you can reset your password through Fastboot mode. ADB/Fastboot And the unlocked bootloader. A3 The default bootloader is locked, so you first need to unlock it through the official Xiaomi website.

Instructions:

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and execute in command line: fastboot flashing unlock fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

After fastboot erase frp, FRP protection will be removed and the phone won’t require you to enter a Google account after the reset.However, this method only works on the unlocked bootloader!

4. Use of service codes (for older versions of firmware)

Some versions of the Mi A3 firmware (up to Android 10 QQ3A.200805.001) ran a workaround through the service menu.This method does not guarantee success on new updates, but you can try:

1. On the lock screen, enter any password 5 times until a lock message appears.
2. Click "Emergency Call" and dial the code: ##7378423###
3. In the menu that opens, select Service tests → WLAN (if the menu doesn’t open, it doesn’t work on your version).
4. Return to the lock screen and try to enter the password again – sometimes the system resets the attempt counter.

⚠️ Note: Service codes can lead to loss IMEI or a communication module malfunction. Do not use them unless absolutely necessary!

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If all of the above methods do not work, you can contact an authorized service center. A3 This is especially true if:

• 🔒 Phone requires Google account after reset (FRP), You don't know him.
• 🛠️ Damaged bootloader or firmware (phone does not turn on or got stuck in Fastboot).
• 📱 The device was bought with hands and the previous owner did not delete his account.

The service center can reset the password through EDL-mode (Emergency Download Mode), but this will require:

• 📄 Checks or boxes confirming purchase (for proof of ownership).
• 💳 Payment for the service (from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles depending on the complexity of the).

Official Xiaomi service centers in Russia can be found on the website mi.com/ru/service. Before visiting, check by phone if they work with Android One devices, as Mi A3 not MIUI.

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Before visiting the service center, take a screenshot of the IMEI phone (on the box or under the battery) – this will speed up the process of checking ownership.

6. Alternative methods (with risk to the device)

Offers for unlocking through cloud services or special boxes (e.g. UFi Box, Octoplus) can be found online, and these methods have serious risks:

⚠️ Note: Buying Xiaomi's "miracle programs" to unlock is often a scam. Officially, Xiaomi does not provide public tools to bypass locks without proof of ownership.

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If File-Based Encryption is enabled on the Mi A3, resetting the password via Recovery or Fastboot will lead to the irretrievable loss of all files – they will not be recoverable even through a PC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Mi A3