Why Xiaomi is blocked and when you need a reset
Forgotten password on Xiaomi is a situation that one in five users face. The reasons are trivial: infrequent use of a pattern lock, change of the pattern lock. PIN-But if the iPhone requires iCloud to unlock, Xiaomi has several alternative ways, from a standard reset via Recovery Mode to the use of service tools like the Mi Flash Tool.
It's important to understand that factory resets are not just deleting your password, but completely erasing all data on your device. Photos, messages, installed apps, and even social media accounts will disappear irrevocably if you didn't have a backup. So before you start, check if there's a Mi Account attached, it can be your lifeline.
In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to unlock Xiaomi without a password, including hidden functions for models with Qualcomm and Mediatek processors, as well as the nuances of working with phones on the Internet. MIUI 14/15. Separately, we will focus on the risks: why after resetting, the phone may require an old password or block access to the phone. SIM-map.
Method 1: Recovery Mode Reset (works on 90% of models)
The most versatile method is the use of Recovery Mode, which does not require a computer and is suitable for most Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4 and Mi 11/12. The main condition is that the phone must have a battery charge of at least 30%, otherwise the process will stop.
Instructions:
- Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button (10-15 seconds).
- Press key combination: Combinations for different models For most Xiaomi: Volume up + Power For POCO F3/F4: Volume down + Power (hold 10 seconds) For older models (Redmi 4/5): Volume up + Volume down + Power