How to reset Xiaomi to factory settings if you forget the password from Mi Account

Why does standard resetting through settings not work?

If you forgot your Mi Account password and tried to reset Xiaomi through the settings menu, you probably faced a problem: after the reboot, the system requires you to enter your account information. This is due to the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature that Xiaomi implemented to protect devices from theft. Even after a hard reset, the phone remains tied to the account, and without its data, you can not unlock the smartphone.

The situation becomes more complicated if:

• 📱 You bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn’t untie your Mi Account.
• 🔒 Forgot the username / password, and restore through email/SMS Unavailable (for example, the attached number no longer valid).
• 🛠️ The device has a custom firmware installed, but FRP-lockdown still active.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to bypass Mi Account locks when reset, including methods through Recovery Mode, Fastboot and the like. EDL-Important: some require technical skills and may result in loss of warranty.

Method 1: Reset via Recovery Mode (for devices without a Recovery Mode) FRP-lock-in)

This method is suitable for Xiaomi, released before 2019 or with disabled FRP. If your device is newer, most likely, after the reset will require the entry of data Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
5. After the process is complete, select Reboot.

Turn off your phone completely (don't reboot!)|Connect the charger (the battery must be at least 30% charged)|Make sure the volume and power buttons are working |Download the ADB driver (if you plan to use Fastboot)

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⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12+ And when you activate Find the Device, that won't work, and when you reset, the phone will require you to log in to Mi Account, even if you don't remember the data.

Method 2: Fastboot bypasses FRP (PC required)

If Recovery resets don’t help, try removing them. FRP-This method works on most Xiaomi models, but requires the installation of drivers. ADB and Fastboot on the computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.
2. Press Power + Volume Down to enter Fastboot.
3. On your computer, open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

fastboot oem clean_frp

1. If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot erase frp

1. Reboot the device with the command fastboot reboot.

🔹 Important: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO F3) These commands may not work because of the locked bootloader, which requires unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool (but requires access to the Mi Account).

Method 3: Resetting through EDL-The mode (for advanced users)

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a service mode that allows you to flash a device even with a locked booter.The method is suitable for Xiaomi, which does not respond to other reset methods, but requires special equipment (EDL-cable or Deep Flash Cable and firmware.

How it works:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC through EDL-cable (ordinary) USB won't fit).
• 💻 Install the Mi Flash Tool and download the official firmware for your model.
• 📥 In Mi Flash Tool, select Clean All mode and start firmware.
• ⚙️ Once completed, the device will restart in its clean state without being tied to the Mi Account.

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⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL erases all data, including IMEI. After the procedure, you may need to restore the serial number through the engineering menu (#4636".

Method 4: Officially Delete Mi Accounts with Xiaomi Support

If you don't get the technical help, you can try de-linking your account through Xiaomi's support service, which is legal, but requires proof of ownership of the device.

What you need:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase).
• 📧 Access to an email that was linked to your Mi Account (even if you don’t remember your password).
• 📞 IMEI Devices (can be found on the box or via the command *#06# on another phone).

Instructions:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and select “Forgot your password”.
2. If recovery is not possible, please contact Xiaomi to request unblocking.
3. Attach scans of documents and wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

🔹 Nuance: Xiaomi can refuse to unlock if the device was bought with hands or previously listed as stolen, in which case only informal methods remain (for example, contacting a service center for a fee).

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What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

⚠️ Attention: Forums often offer "miracle methods" like dumping through the ADB Or change the gesture.key file. Most of them don't work on modern Xiaomi. MIUI 12+ And they can only make the problem worse. Don't trust instructions without vetted feedback!

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi resetting without Mi Account password