How to remove the lock password on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: all ways of 2026

Xiaomi Redmi 9A — One of the most popular budget smartphones, but even it is not immune from a typical problem: a forgotten pattern lock, PIN-If you're facing a lock on your screen, don't rush it to the service center, and 80 percent of the time, you can do it yourself without the help of a master.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset a password on the Redmi 9A (including the M2006C3LG and M2006C3MII models), their pros and cons, as well as give checklists for the safe execution of each procedure.

Important: If your Redmi 9A has Find Device enabled, some of the methods may be blocked, in which case additional authorization through your Xiaomi account will be required.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most secure and recommended method for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account, which works even if you don’t remember the password from the lock screen, but remember the login details.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 On the locked screen, tap Forgot the password? (or Forgot password? in English firmware).
• 🔑 Enter the username and password from your Mi Account (the same one used to activate the phone).
• 📧 If you do not remember the password from the account, restore it via email or the linked phone number on account.xiaomi.com.
• 🔓 After successful authorization, the system will offer to reset the screen password or install a new one.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was bought with hands and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, this method will not work. In this case, you will need to contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase (check, purchase agreement).

2.Reset to factory settings via Recovery Mode

If the Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the login details, the radical method is hard reset, which removes all data from the phone, including photos, contacts and installed apps, but is guaranteed to remove the lock.

Instructions for Redmi 9A:

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

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 9A After the reset, you may need to enter data from the Mi Account that was previously linked (protection) FRP). If you don’t remember this, your phone will turn into a brick".

Turn off the phone from charging.

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged.

Download the ADB driver to your computer (if you plan to use Fastboot)

Save your phone's IMEI (written on the box or under the battery)

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3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method through Fastboot is suitable if Mi Account is not tied and resetting via Recovery does not help. ADB and Fastboot, as well as the original USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Google’s Platform Tools on PC.
2. Turn off Redmi 9A and press the Power button + Volume down to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and type in the command line: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue. If not, install the drivers.
4. Enter the command to unlock the bootloader (requires authorization in Mi Account): fastboot oem unlock
5. Once unlocked, reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Unlocking the bootloader via fastboot oem unlock erases all data and may result in a loss of warranty.On some Redmi firmware 9A This method only works after a 7-day wait (protection against theft).

4. Use of service codes (hidden functions)

Redmi 9A has several service codes that can help bypass locks without resetting, but their effectiveness depends on the version of the MIUI firmware.

Try these combinations:

• 🔢 ##7780## - Resets (saves media files but deletes apps and accounts).
• 🔢 *2767*3855# — Full reset to factory (deletes everything, including internal memory).
• 🔢 ##4636## → "Testing" → "Battery settings" → Reset (not working on all versions).

⚠️ Attention: Codes *2767*3855# and ##7780## No confirmation required, you'll reset immediately after you enter, and if the phone is locked, you can enter it via an emergency call (type the code as your phone number and click "Call").

5. Bypassing the lock via ADB (if debugging is enabled)

If Redmi 9A previously had USB debugging enabled (Settings → About Phone → MIUI → 7 taps by build number → For developers → USB debugging), you can try to delete the file with the password via ADB.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
2. Enter adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/password.key rm /data/system/locksetting.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot

After the reboot, the lock on the screen should disappear. PIN-code SIM-cards are normal, enter them.

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If USB debugging was not enabled, but the phone is recognized by the computer as a Media Device (MTP), try using Mi PC Suite to unlock it, which in some cases allows you to reset your password without losing data.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 🔒 Phone tied to someone else's Mi Account (hand-held purchase).
• 🛠️ Firmware damaged after failed reset.
• 📱 Protection on. FRP, You don't remember your account information.

The cost of unlocking the service varies from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles depending on the complexity, and in some cases, you may need to flash your phone, which cancels the warranty.

📌 What to take with you:

• 📄 Check or contract of sale (to confirm ownership).
• 📱 Phone box (specified there) IMEI model).
• 🔋 Charger (in the service can check the performance).

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If the Redmi 9A was purchased with hands and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, the service center can refuse to unlock without proof of legal acquisition.

Comparison of Unlocking Methods

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi 9A