How to reset the smartphone Xiaomi, if you forgot the password: all the ways of 2026

The forgotten password on Xiaomi smartphone is a situation that thousands of users face every day. PIN-A code or fingerprint that is no longer recognized after the update can be a serious problem, especially if the phone has important data, photos or work correspondence.

Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several official and informal ways to unlock. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of resetting passwords on Xiaomi (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark), which work in 2026 – from a standard reset via Recovery Mode to using Fastboot and Mi Account.

1. Recovery Mode reset (without data loss – only for some models)

The most common method is to use Recovery Mode, which is suitable for most Xiaomi devices released after 2018, but there is a caveat: on new models (for example, Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12), this method can completely erase data from internal memory.

On older devices (before MIUI 12), you can sometimes reset only your password without deleting files.

To enter Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ After the reset, you may need to enter data from the Mi Account that was previously linked. email/Password - this method will not work!

2 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

If your Xiaomi is tied to a Mi Account, it’s the safest way to unlock without losing data, and works even on new devices with MIUI 14, but requires access to the email or phone number you’ve signed up for.

Instructions:

• 📱 On the lock screen, tap Forgot your password? (or Forgot password).
• 🔑 Choose a Recovery Method: SMS (If the number is attached, or Email.
• 📧 Enter the confirmation code received by mail/phone.
• 🔄 Create a new password and confirm the entry.

If the buttons forgot the password?

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from another device.
2. Log in to your account and find the Find Device section.
3. Select a locked smartphone and send a Unlock command.

⚠️ Note: If you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, it is officially impossible to unlock the device.

3. Reset via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔓 You don’t remember the data from your Mi Account.
• 📱 Find Device feature is disabled on the device.
• 💻 You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot.

This method completely removes all data from the phone, including photos, messages and installed applications.

• Google Platform Tools (download and unpack).
• Original. USB-cable (do not use cheap Chinese analogues!).
• Battery charge of at least 70%.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
2. Connect the device to your PC and open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), continue.
4. Run full reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the phone will be like a new one, requiring initial setup, and some models (Xiaomi 11T, Redmi K50) may require an additional command to unlock the bootloader:

fastboot flashing unlock

4.Use of EDL mode (for "bricks")

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is the last hope for devices that:

• 🧱 Not activated after a failed update ("brick").
• 🔒 Locked at the loader level.
• 🚫 Not responding to other resetting methods.

The work will require:

• 💻 Windows computer.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (for new models) or Micro-USB.
• 🛠 Mi Flash Tool (you can download from the official website).
• 📄 Firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery!).

Note: Using EDL without official permission from Xiaomi may result in blocking IMEI! this method is recommended only to power users or in service centers.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power at the same time (some models need to connect the cable to the PC while holding the buttons).
2. The device must be identified in Device Manager as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect firmware in mode EDL It can permanently shut down your phone. If you're not sure, call the service!

5. Alternative methods (for older models)

If you have a device older than 2017 (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 5, Redmi 4X), you can try to bypass the lock using:

Method 1: Calling a locked phone

On some firmware during the incoming call you can:

1. Accept the call and quickly open Settings → Password and security.
2. Disable password request (if you know the pattern lock).

In 2026, this method works extremely rarely, but sometimes it helps on MIUI 8-9.

Method 2: Use ADB (if debugging is enabled)

If you enabled USB Debugging in the developer settings before blocking, you can delete the password file via ADB:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/gesture.key




rm /data/system/password.key




reboot

After the reboot, the password will be reset, but this method requires root rights.

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Before selling a smartphone, always untie Mi Account in the settings: Accounts → Mi Account → Delete the account. This will save the new owner from unlocking problems.

6. What should I do if nothing helps?

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

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center: 📄 Bring a check or a guarantee card with you. 🆔 Passport (to confirm possession). 💳 The cost of unlocking: from 1000 to 3000 rubles (depending on the model).

Use paid online services

There are sites that for 500-1500 rubles remotely unlock Mi Account (for example, miunlock.ru), the risk: fraud or locking the device.

Selling your phone for parts

If the device is locked at FRP (Factory Reset Protection) and is not recoverable, it can be sold as a display/battery donor.

Before visiting the service, check if your model is covered by the warranty. In some cases, unlocking can be free.

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On new Xiaomi devices (with MIUI 13+), the only official way to unlock is through Mi Account, all other methods lead to data loss or the risk of “bricking”.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi reset