How to reset Xiaomi if you forgot the password from the Mi Account: all working methods

Why Resetting Xiaomi Password Is Not As Easy As It Seems

Forgetting your Mi Account password is a frustrating situation, but it’s not a dead end. But Xiaomi smartphones are better protected than many people think: even after resetting your settings through Recovery, the device may require you to enter your account details, due to Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which links your phone to your Mi Account to protect against theft.

Unlike Samsung or Google Pixel, where FRP bypassing is often reduced to backing up email, Xiaomi has a more complicated process. The manufacturer deliberately complicates unlocking to minimize the risks of unauthorized access. But there are legal and informal ways to regain access, from accessing support to using engineering modes. The main thing is to understand the risks: wrong actions can turn the phone into a brick.

In this article, we will break down 4 proven Mi Account password reset methods, including official and alternative ones, with detailed instructions, warnings and answers to frequent questions.

Method 1: Recover passwords through Xiaomi’s official website

If you have access to an email or phone linked to a Mi Account, it will take no more than 10 minutes, the only legal method that does not require technical skills and does not violate the terms of use.

Instructions:

1. Go to the password recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Select the confirmation method: 📧 Email - the code will come to the mail. 📱 SMS — The code will be sent to the phone (if the number has not changed).

Enter the new password twice and save the changes.

When you change your password, unlock your phone by entering new data. If this method doesn't work (e.g., no access to your email/phone), move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: If you created a Mi Account through Facebook or Google, you can only restore your password through these services.

Method 2: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If official recovery is not available and the phone is locked after reset, you can try bypassing the FRP-lock via Fastboot mode, USB-cable and basic knowledge of working with ADB.

Importantly, it doesn’t work on all Xiaomi models (especially new ones starting with MIUI 13) and it can only work on devices with a bootloader unlocked.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
3. Download and install Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
4. Open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools and type: fastboot oem unlock-go If the command did not work, try: fastboot flashing unlock
5. If everything goes well, the Mi Account lock will be removed.

Some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or Poco X3 Pro) may require an additional command to reset FRP:

fastboot erase frp

⚠️ Note: Using fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock will completely reset all data on the device, including photos, contacts and applications.

Charge your phone at least 50%

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Download Platform Tools (ADB/Fastboot)

Prepare original USB-cable (do not damage the port!)

Disable antivirus (can block commands)-->

Method 3: Recovery Mode Reset (not all models)

Recovery mode is another way to get around lockdown, but its effectiveness depends on the MIUI version and the phone model, and on devices with MIUI 12 and later, this method often does not work due to the increased protection.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone. Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery.
2. Choose a language (usually English or Chinese).
3. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (some models may have different paths).
4. Confirm the reset. After the reboot, the phone may require you to enter Mi Account data — if it did, this method did not work.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume up + Volume down + Power to enter the EDL (the screen will be black, but the PC must identify the device as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008).
2. Install Qualcomm drivers (can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums).
3. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait until the firmware is finished (10-15 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL On models with a blocked bootloader, you need to log in through your Xiaomi account, and without it, the Mi Flash Tool will give you an error, and this method will void the warranty and can lead to a lock. IMEI.

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Before you run your firmware through EDL, check the phone model with the command fastboot getvar product in Fastboot mode. The wrong firmware will turn the device into a “brick”.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Not all methods are equally effective. Below is a table comparing methods by complexity, risk and probability of success:

If you are not sure of your abilities, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center. the official unlock costs from 1000 to 3000 rubles (depending on the model), but guarantees the safety of data and the device’s performance.

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On Xiaomi’s newer models (MIUI 13+), FRP bypassing via Fastboot or Recovery is virtually impossible without authorization. The only working ways are to officially restore your password or run firmware through EDL (with risks).

What do you do if nothing helps?

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

1. Calling for support for Xiaomi. 📞 Hotline phone: 8 800 775-66-99 (Russia). 📧 Email: ru_support@xiaomi.com. 🛠️ Addresses of service centres: mi.com/ru/service/center.

To unlock, you will need to confirm ownership (checks, box, IMEI).

Buy the unlock code.

On forums (for example, 4PDA) or sites like UnlockJunky sell codes for removing FRP. The price is from 500 to 2000 rubles.

Sell the phone for parts.

If the device is locked permanently, it can be sold as a display donor, battery or motherboard (for example, on Avito or Yula).The average price for a non-working Xiaomi is 1,000-5,000 rubles.

Before you hand over your phone for repair or sell, check if there are other ways to do it, for example, if you have previously synced your contacts with Google, you can try to restore access through your Google account (if it was linked).

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi password