How to reset your settings to Xiaomi if you forget your password: all ways 2026

Forgot the pattern lock or PIN-The situation is familiar to many: the phone is locked after several failed attempts to enter, and access to data becomes impossible. Fortunately, there are several official and informal password reset methods available, from standard Mi Account recovery to forced reset via Recovery or Fastboot engineering menus.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock for Redmi, POCO and Mi models (including new devices from 2023-2026). Importantly, some methods lead to complete loss of data, so first try to restore access without reset. If the smartphone is critical (for example, it stores work files), contact the service center - self-manipulation can void the warranty.

Warn in advance: methods like “password by phone” or “Android exploits” 7" They have not been working on modern firmware for a long time. MIUI. We will focus only on proven solutions relevant to MIUI 14/15 Android 13/14.

1.Reset via Mi Account (official method)

The safest way to unlock is to use a linked Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 Smartphone connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from Mi Account (or you can restore them).
• 🔄 Find Device has been activated in the settings.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, tap Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password?).
2. Choose Restore through Mi Account.
3. Enter your email/phone and password from your Xiaomi account.
4. Confirm unlocking via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. Create a new one. PIN-code.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously disabled the Find Device service or have not linked an account, this method will not work, and Xiaomi may request proof of identity (passport photo) if the device was purchased less than 30 days ago.

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If you don’t remember the password from Mi Account, try to restore it through account.xiaomi.com. Use a backup email or a linked phone number.

2. Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (full reset)

If Mi Account is lost, a forced reset via Recovery Mode is left, which deletes all data, including photos, messages and apps, but is guaranteed to unlock the device.

Suitable for all Xiaomi models, including:

• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12/13, POCO X3/X4/X5/X6
• 📱 Mi 11/12/13, Mi Mix 4/5
• 📱 Redmi 9/10/10A and older (only in the MIUI 12 newer).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone (clip Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English or Chinese).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or Wipe All Data) → china-fix).
5. Confirm the action with a swipe or a choice of Confirm.
6. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4/F5) After the reset, you may need to enter the Mi Account data tied to the device, and if you don't remember it, the phone will turn into a brick" (FRP-lockdown).

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔧 You know how to work with ADB/Fastboot command-line.
• 🖥️ You have a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed.
• 📦 The bootloader is unlocked on the device (Bootloader).

Instructions:

1. Install Platform Tools (or Mi Flash Tool)
2. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: pinch Power + Volume down.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command line in the adb folder and do:

fastboot oem unlock


fastboot flashing unlock




fastboot erase userdata




fastboot erase frp




fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the device will be unlocked, but all data will be deleted. If the bootloader is locked, first unlock it through the official Xiaomi tool (it will take 7-30 days to wait).

4. Password bypass through ADB (only for Android 11 and below)

This method only works on older versions. MIUI (Android 12) and requires enabled debugging USB (USB If you have previously activated this feature, try it:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the adb folder.
2. Follow the commands:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/gesture.key




rm /data/system/password.key




reboot

If USB debugging is disabled, this method will not work. On new devices (Android 13/14) Xiaomi has closed this vulnerability.

5.Reset via Xiaomi Service Center

If you fail to do so, contact an authorized service center.

• 🔧 Guaranteed data retention (in some cases).
• 📄 Official proof of unlocking (important for guarantee).
• 🛡️ Bypass FRP-blocking without risk of "bricking".

The cost of the service varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model.A list of official services can be found on the website support.xiaomi.com.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t trust “private masters” who offer unlocking for 300 rubles. Often such services involve the installation of unofficial firmware, which leads to loss of warranty and security vulnerabilities.

Comparison of Unlocking Methods

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reset, users often face problems:

• 🔄 "Recovery: Make sure you choose Wipe All Data over Wipe Cache.
• 🔌 Phone is not defined in Fastboot – install drivers or try another one USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).
• 🔒 After reset, the old password is required. FRP-Solution: Enter the Mi Account that was linked to the device.
• 📵 Sensor is not working in Recovery – use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.

If the phone requests This device is locked after the reset (even with the correct Mi Account), then the device is tied to another region.Solution: contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.

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On devices with MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14, it is virtually impossible to bypass passwords without losing data, and the only reliable way is to restore them via Mi Account or reset them with deleting all files.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions