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

The situation of picking up your Xiaomi and finding you can’t unlock the screen is familiar to many, and there are many reasons, from the banal forgetfulness after a long break in use of the device to a sensor failure that misidentified the graphic pattern. In panic, users often take rash actions that can aggravate the situation, such as repeatedly incorrectly entering code locks the device for an hour or more.

There are several effective ways to restore access to the system, and the specific way to choose depends on which settings were activated on the smartphone before the lock, as well as on the version of the MIUI or HyperOS operating system. Some methods allow you to save data, others require a complete reset.

In this article, we will discuss all the current solutions to the problem in detail: we will look at both standard tools from Google and specialized utilities from the manufacturer. The only guaranteed way to unlock without losing data is possible only if you have previously enabled debugging over USB or activated the search service of the device.

Using a Google account to unlock

The easiest and most secure way to do this is to use most Android devices up to and including 9, as well as some newer models under certain conditions: If your smartphone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network), the system will suggest using a Google account after several failed password attempts.

You have to wait for the "Forgot Password" or "Forgot the pattern lock" button to appear on the lock screen, and if you click on it, you will see a field for entering the login and password from your Gmail account, and it is important that the device has an active connection to the network, otherwise the credentials will not be validated.

⚠️ Note: On current versions of Android (10 and higher), Google has removed the ability to unlock the screen directly through the password input from the account in order to enhance security.

If the system does offer this option, enter the data carefully, and after successful authorization, you will be asked to install a new security option or remove it altogether, which is the ideal scenario to avoid losing photos and contacts.

Resetting through Find My Device

If direct login through the lock screen is not possible, you can use remote control of the device. the service Find My Device (Find My Device) allows you not only to track the location of the smartphone, but also to execute commands to erase data, which automatically removes the lock screen.

To implement this method, you will need another gadget (computer, tablet or phone of a friend), you need to go to the official website of the Google service and log in under the same account that was used on the blocked Xiaomi.

Once you log in to the service interface, select your device from the list, and you'll have a few actions: "Block," "Call," and "Clear the device." Choose the latter, which will delete all the data from the internal memory, but return access to the system.

• 📱 Follow the link android.com/find browser-wise.
• 🔑 Enter the login and password from the Google account associated with the phone.
• 🗑️ Select the "Erase Device" option from the menu on the left.
• 🔄 Wait for the command to be executed - the smartphone will reboot and reset the settings.

It is worth noting that this method requires the presence of Internet on the locked device, and if the phone was turned off or was in flight mode, the command will be executed automatically as soon as it appears on the network.

Unlocking with Mi Account and Find Device

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners have access to the manufacturer’s own cloud service.The Find Device feature in the Mi ecosystem works similarly to Google’s solution, but is often more effective on devices with a MIUI shell.

To use this method, you must create a Mi Account in advance and log in to it in your phone settings, and the device search option must be activated, and if these conditions are met, go to i.mi.com from your computer.

In the cloud interface, select the "Find Device" section, which will show you a map and a list of your gadgets, select the smartphone you want and click the "Erase" button, which will delete all files, including the lock password.

Once the reset command is executed, the phone will reset, and when activated, the system will require you to enter the password from the Mi Account to confirm ownership (protection against theft), without which it will be impossible to turn on the phone.

Reset passwords via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

If none of the cloud-based methods have worked or the device has no internet access, the only option is hard resetting via the recovery menu, which is universal and works even on fully locked devices.

The Recovery menu is built into the memory of every Android smartphone, regardless of the operating system status, and uses a combination of physical buttons to log in. On most Xiaomi models, it is the simultaneous pressing of the power button and the volume button.

The order of action is to turn off your smartphone completely. Press Volume+ and press Power button without letting it go. Hold both buttons until the Mi logo or menu appears in English/Chinese.

In the menu, the navigation is done with volume buttons (up-down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button. You need to find Wipe Data or Clear Data. In some versions of the menu, you may need to select Wipe All Data and confirm the action by selecting Confirm.

⚠️ After resetting via Recovery on modern versions of Android will work protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection: This means that when you first turn on, the phone will require you to enter a Google account that was synced to the device before locking.

The cleaning process can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. Once complete, select Reboot or Reboot to System. The phone will start as new and you will have to re-set the original setup.

Unlocking through USB debugging (ADB)

This method is suitable for advanced users and requires preliminary preparation. If the locked smartphone was pre-enabled debugging by USB in the menu for developers, and the computer previously received permission to access, you can try to delete the file with the password.

You will need a computer with a set of drivers and utility installed ADB (Android Debug Bridge. Connect your phone to your PC via USB-Open the command line or terminal in the tool folder ADB.

adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key

Depending on the type of lock:

adb shell rm /data/system/password.key

Once you have completed the command, restart the device. Ideally, the password should disappear. However, on modern versions of MIUI with enhanced security, this method often does not work without root rights, since the system partition is protected from writing.

There is also a command to reboot the interface, which sometimes helps to reset the blocker’s temporary glitch:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings

The effectiveness of ADB depends heavily on the Android version and security patch. On Android 11 and later, the chances of success are minimal without an unlocked bootloader.

Prevention of blockages and important tips

To avoid being in a similar situation in the future, it is recommended to follow a few simple rules of digital hygiene: Regular backup of data to the cloud or to the computer will save your photos and documents in case of a complete reset.

Use biometric security techniques like fingerprint or facial recognition as an addition to your primary password, which not only speeds up unlocking, but also allows you to log in if you forget a complex digital code.

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Write down yours. PIN-You can put your code or your pattern lock on paper and store it in a safe place, and you can put your memory in, and you can always have a paper key.

Also, check your account activity periodically, make sure you remember the password from Mi Account and Google, and that the recovery phone number is up to date, which are key elements of restoring access to digital life.

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Regular backups are the only way to ensure the safety of data in case of any problems with access to the system.

Do not install questionable screen locking apps from unreliable sources, which can conflict with system security features and lead to cyclical reboots or false locks.

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