How to reset Xiaomi without a Mi Account password: all working ways in 2026

Forgot the password from Mi Account and can not unlock your Xiaomi? The situation is familiar to many: after resetting settings or buying a used phone, the system requires you to enter account details to which you do not have access. Unlike Google FRP, blocking Mi Account is considered one of the most difficult to bypass - the manufacturer deliberately complicates the process to protect devices from theft.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current reset methods (including official and informal ones), their pros and cons, and the risks that are not discussed in the forums. Importantly, not all methods work on the new Xiaomi 13/14 and Redmi Note 12/13 models because of the tightening of protection. If your device is released after 2022, the chances of a successful passwordless bypass are minimal – but there are nuances.

Why Xiaomi is blocking the device after a reset?

Mi Account connects the phone to the owner’s account through a unique MIUI ID. When you reset or firmware, the device checks whether the current account matches the one that was originally linked, and if not, a window pops up asking you to enter your login and password.

This feature is called Mi Cloud Activation Lock, and it works in a similar way to iCloud Lock on iPhone, and it's designed to protect against theft, but it often works in legitimate cases.

• 🔄 Buy a used phone, and the previous owner did not untie the account.
• 🔐 Forgot the password from Mi Account after a long period of non-use.
• 📱 The device automatically performed a reset due to a firmware failure.
• 🛠️ Trying to flash your phone through Fastboot without detachment of the account.

On Xiaomi models up to 2020 (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi 9), bypassing the lock was easier due to vulnerabilities in the firmware.

Method 1: Official reset via Xiaomi Service Center

The most reliable and safe method is to contact an authorized service center. Xiaomi provides the ability to unlock the device if you have documents proving ownership, which is the only way that does not violate the warranty conditions and does not lead to data loss (unless the phone was encrypted).

What will be required:

• 📄 Check or sales contract (if the phone was purchased).
• 🆔 Passport of the holder (to confirm the identity).
• 📱 The device itself with a charge of at least 50%.
• 🔗 Phone box (preferably, but not necessarily).

The procedure takes from 1 to 5 working days, in some cases, payment may be required (about 1000-3000). ₽), Since 2023, Xiaomi has tightened the rules: models newer than the Redmi Note 11 may require the original SIM-The card that was on the phone when you first activated it.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased by hand and the previous owner is unable to provide documents, the service center will refuse to unlock).

Method 2: Reset via Recovery Mode (for older models)

On Xiaomi devices until 2019 (Redmi Note 7, Mi 8, POCO F1), you can try to reset the lock through Recovery Mode.This method does not work on all firmware, but it is worth trying if other methods are not available.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the combination of Loudness up + Power and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select the language (if there is one).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the reset (usually you need to enter Yes or press the power button).
6. After the reboot, check if the Mi Account lock window has disappeared.

If the lock is still locked after the reset, then your Xiaomi model has activated anti-Rollback protection, and this method will not work.

Turn off the phone (charge at least 30%)

Connect the charger (recommended)

Check the button combination for your model

Have a backup copy of the data (if possible)

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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 12+ Resetting via Recovery can lead to a hard brick (completely inoperable phone) and the risk is particularly high on Xiaomi Mi 10 and newer models.

Method 3: Fastboot bypass (for advanced users)

The Fastboot method is suitable for users who can work with ADB and Mi Flash Tool. It requires an unlocked bootloader, but in some cases allows you to bypass the lock even without it.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Used by Mi Flash Tool, ADB & Fastboot, Xiaomi drivers.
• 📁 Firmware for your model (download from the official website).

Instructions:

1. Install drivers and utilities on the PC.
2. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
3. Connect the device to your computer and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices If the phone is determined, continue.
4. Download the.tgz firmware for your model and unpack it.
5. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Refresh.
6. At the bottom, select Clean All mode and press Flash.
7. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

If you have a lock after the firmware, try using custom Recovery (such as TWRP), but this requires an unlocked bootloader. On newer models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12), this method most often does not work due to the protection of Anti-Rollback 4/5.

Method 4: Use of vulnerabilities in MIUI (alternative methods)

Some MIUI firmwares have vulnerabilities that can bypass Mi Account locks without being reset, which don't guarantee 100% results and may stop working after a system update.

Method 1: Bypassing an emergency call

It is powered by MIUI 10-12 (models until 2021).

1. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter ##4636## (test menu).
3. Go to Usage statistics (if the menu is open).
4. Click on the Settings icon (cog) in the upper right corner.
5. In the menu that opens, select Resetting.

Method 2: IMEI substitution (risky method)

This method only works on phones with an unlocked bootloader and requires root rights. It replaces the IMEI of the device, which can lead to network loss or carrier lockdown. Use at your own risk!

Instructions:

1. Install TWRP Recovery.
2. Download the IMEI Changer utility (such as Maui META).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and change your IMEI to any other one (like from another phone’s box).
4. Restart your device and try to sign in to Mi Account with the new IMEI.

⚠️ Attention: Substitution IMEI In some countries (including Russia, Article 13.3 of the Administrative Code), telecom operators may also block the law. SIM-map if a discrepancy is found IMEI. This method is recommended only in extreme cases.

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Before using alternative methods, check the MIUI version in settings (Settings → About Phone). If the version is newer than MIUI 13.0.5, the chances of success are minimal.

Method 5: Buying an Unlock Code from Third Parties

If official methods have not worked, and self-reset is too risky, you can turn to paid unlock services. There are many offers on the Internet for the sale of Mi Account bypass codes (costs are from 500 to 5000). ₽). But there are serious risks:

• 💰 Fraud: Many “services” take prepayment and disappear.
• 🔓 Unguaranteed result: Even after payment, unlocking may not work.
• 📵 Loss of functionality: after the bypass, Mi Cloud, Find Device and other services may stop working.
• 🛡️ Security Threat: You are transferring your device data to third parties.

If you still decide to use this service, choose only proven sites with feedback on forums (4PDA, XDA Developers).

• 🔹 Does your model of Xiaomi support.
• 🔹 Is it possible to get a refund if you fail.
• 🔹 Will all functions work after unlocking.

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Check before paying to see if the service is blacklisted on 4PDA. Fraudsters often create copies of legitimate sites with similar names.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, you have three options:

1. Sell the phone for parts. Even a locked device can be sold for a profit - the screen, battery, camera and motherboard (without EMMC) are often in demand.
2. Use as a media player. Some models (POCO X3, Redmi Note 10) can be flashed with custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) and used without Mi Account, but without a mobile network.
3. If you have a handheld phone, try contacting the seller and asking them to untie the account through the Mi Account website.

On the new models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the chances of unlocking without a password are minimal. the manufacturer has increased protection, and now you can only bypass it through a service center with documents or by completely flashing with the risk of “bricking”.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi resetting without Mi Account