How to reset the password on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: all working methods

A forgotten password on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T can become a real headache, especially if the phone stores important data or two-factor authentication is enabled. Unlike the newer Xiaomi models, where the manufacturer has tightened security measures, the Redmi Note 8T (released in 2019) still allows you to bypass the lock in several ways – but each has its own nuances and risks.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current password reset methods for the Redmi Note 8T, from official (via Mi Account) to technical (using ADB or Fastboot). It’s important to understand that some methods will lead to complete data loss, while others may require additional devices or knowledge. Before you start, make sure you have a backup of important files — or prepare to lose them.

If you’re looking for a way to unlock your phone without losing data, let’s warn you: on the Redmi Note 8T, this is only possible with a Mi Account linked with an email/phone confirmed. Otherwise, resetting your password almost always means clearing your internal memory.

1. Reset password through Mi Account (official method)

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

• 📧 You remember an email or phone attached to your account.
• 🔒 The device is enabled mobile Internet or Wi-Fi (for data verification).
• 🛡️ Two-factor authentication (2FA) not block the entrance.

To reset your password through your Mi Account:

1. On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password).
2. Choose the recovery method: by SMS (if the phone is tied) or by email.
3. Enter the confirmation code received.
4. Create a new password or pattern lock.

If the buttons Forgot your password? no, then the recovery function through Mi Account is disabled on the phone. In this case, move to other methods.

⚠️ Note: If you are buying a Redmi Note 8T The previous owner could not delete his Mi Account, in which case unlocking through the account is impossible – you will need to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase.

2.Reset to factory settings via Recovery Mode

If the Mi Account is not tied or you don’t remember the login details, the only reliable way to unlock the Redmi Note 8T is to completely reset via Recovery Mode, which will delete all data from the phone, including photos, messages and installed apps.

Step instructions:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power Button 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 the volume and power buttons).
4. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data) and then Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
6. After the reset is complete, select Reboot to reboot.

The phone will boot as new, with factory settings. You will need to go through the initial setup, including the Mi Account binding (required, otherwise you risk locking the device again).

Turn off the phone from charging.

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged.

Prepare. SIM-re-activation card

Remember your Mi Account (if tied)-->

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi Note firmware 8T After resetting through Recovery, you may need to enter the Mi Account, which was tied before locking. If you don't remember it, the phone will remain locked.

3. Unlock through ADB (for advanced users)

If the Redmi Note 8T has USB debugging enabled (in the developer settings), you can try resetting your password via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not delete data, but requires prior preparation:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB pre-lock.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line (cmd) and enter:

adb shell


su




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

1. After resetting, the password will be reset.

If the commands don’t work, try an alternative:

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

This method doesn’t work on all Redmi Note 8T firmware, especially if the phone has been updated to the latest MIUI. If ADB issues a device unauthorized error, then debugging hasn’t been enabled in advance.

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If debugging is on USB It was turned on, but the phone is not defined in ADB, Try reinstalling drivers via Mi Flash Tool or using another one USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

4.Using Fastboot to Reset Password

If the ADB is not available but the bootloader is unlocked on the phone, you can try resetting the password via Fastboot.This method also results in data loss, but in some cases allows you to bypass the Mi Account lock.

Procedure:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Press Volume Down + Power button.
2. Connect the device to the PC and open the command line.
3. Enter a command to check the connection:

fastboot devices

1. If the phone is determined, reset:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase frp




fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the phone will be reset to factory settings.This method does not work if the bootloader is locked (it is locked by default on the Redmi Note 8T). To unlock the bootloader, official permission from Xiaomi is required, which can be obtained through the Mi Unlock Tool (the process takes up to 720 hours of latency).

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 🔐 Phone tied to someone else's Mi Account (hand-held purchase).
• 🔧 The loader is locked, and the debugging is USB switched off.
• 📱 The screen displays a message saying “This device is locked” after the reset.

To unlock the service will require:

• 📄 Check or contract of sale (proof of possession).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner.
• 💳 Payment for the service (cost varies from 1000 to 3 000 rubles).

Xiaomi service centers can unlock a phone even without a data reset, but only with documents. If the device was stolen or bought from hands without re-linking the account, the chances of successful unlocking are minimal.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of forgotten password on Redmi Note 8T, follow the following simple recommendations:

• 🔑 Use biometric unlocking (fingerprint or facial recognition) in addition to the password.
• 📝 Write your password in a secure location (e.g., Google Password Manager or Bitwarden).
• 🔄 Regularly back up important data via Mi Cloud or locally on PC.
• 🔗 Link Mi Account to current email and phone, confirm two-factor authentication.
• 🛠️ Put the debugging on. USB Developer settings (in case of emergency access via ADB).

Redmi Note 8T with MIUI 12 and above has disabled the ability to reset your password through a call or emergency call – this method, popular on older Android devices, does not work here.

If you often forget passwords, consider using a Smart Lock (in MIUI security settings) that automatically unlocks your phone in trusted locations (such as at home or work) over GPS or a connected Wi-Fi network.

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The most reliable way to unlock is to have a Mi Account tied, and if it is not, a reset via Recovery or Fastboot will inevitably result in data loss.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting your password on the Redmi Note 8T