How to Reset Your Password to Xiaomi Redmi: All the Ways to Work in 2026

Forgot the pattern lock or PIN-Can't unlock your phone after you buy it with your hands? This is a situation that many users are familiar with -- according to statistics, you can't unlock your phone after you buy it with your hands. 30% The only way to get rid of the redmi is to lock the screen, and fortunately, you can reset the Redmi password yourself without the help of a master. In this article, we'll look at all the current unlocking methods, from official to technical, taking into account the features of firmware. MIUI 14/15 new models 2023–2026 year-end.

It's important to understand that password resets are always associated with the risk of data loss. If the phone has not backed up to the Mi Cloud, photos, messages and apps can disappear forever. However, in some cases (for example, when using Mi Account), it is possible to save some information. We will describe in detail each method, its pros, cons and nuances, from the simplest to the most radical.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (must be at least 30%, otherwise the phone may turn off during the process).
• 📶 Availability of stable Internet (for methods with Mi Account or firmware download).
• 🔧 Access to a computer (required for a Fastboot or EDL).

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most secure and recommended method for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 The phone was synced to the account before being blocked.
• 🌐 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password? on English firmware).
2. Choose Restore through Mi Account.
3. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account and the password.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. Follow the system instructions – the phone unlocks without data loss.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased with hands, the previous owner may not have deleted his Mi Account.In this case, unlocking through the account is impossible - you will need to contact the seller or use other methods.

2. Recovery Mode reset (hard reset)

If Mi Account is not tied or you don’t remember the login details, the next option is hard reset via Recovery Mode, which removes all data from the phone, including photos, apps and settings, but is guaranteed to unlock the device.

How to Sign In to Recovery Mode on Redmi:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 5-10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (may be in Chinese or English).

Further action:

• 🔧 Use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection.
• 📛 Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or Clear All Data).
• 🔄 Confirm the action – the phone will start reset (it will take 2-5 minutes).
• 📱 After the reboot, set up Redmi as new.

Turn off the phone from charging

Ensure battery life >30%

Prepare. SIM-post-reset activation card

Remember your Mi Account information (if tied)

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⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Note 12 Pro)+ or K60) After the reset, you may need to enter the data of the Mi Account, which was tied before the lock. If you do not know this data, the phone will remain locked - you will need to use Fastboot or contact the service.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The Fastboot method is suitable if:

• 🔓 Recovery Mode is not available or requires a password.
• 💻 You have a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed.
• 🛠️ You are ready to work with the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
2. Turn off Redmi and press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot Mode (the image of a hare in a hat-eared will appear).
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools and do:

fastboot devices

(Your Redmi serial number should be displayed.)

fastboot oem clean_all

or (for new models):

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Fastboot Oem teams clean_all or erase userdata completely erases all data, including internal memory. 11 After this procedure, you may need to log in through Mi Account, which was previously linked.

4.Use EDL mode (to unlock with blocked Mi Account)

Emergency Download Mode (EDL) is a “emergency” firmware mode that allows you to reflash your phone even with a locked Mi Account. It works at the Qualcomm processor level, so it is suitable for most Redmi models (except devices on Mediatek).

This method will require:

• 🖥️ Windows computer.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original).
• 📦 Firmware for your model (you can download it on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool or QFil.

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the Loud up. + Loudness down + plug in USB-cable - the phone will go into EDL Mode (the screen will be black).
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware (file with the extension.tgz).
4. Press Refresh – the program must detect the device in COM-port mode.
5. Select Clean All and press Flash.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL may lead to:

• 🚨 Poose. IMEI (The phone won't catch the network).
• 🔒 Locking the loader (on new models).
• 📵 Loss of warranty (if phone warranty).

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Before you run through EDL, be sure to check the CPU model! You can use the CPU-Z app (if the phone is unlocked) or see the model specifications on the GSMArena website.

5 Unlocking through Xiaomi Service Center

If all of the above methods did not work, you can contact the official Xiaomi service center.

• 🔒 The phone requires a Mi Account that doesn’t belong to you.
• 📱 New model (Redmi Note 13, K70), and self-unlocking blocks the loader.
• 🛡️ Find Device (remote lock) is enabled on the phone).

What you need to unlock in the service:

• 📄 Check or purchase agreement (proof of ownership).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner.
• 💰 Payment for the service (from 1000 to 3000 rubles depending on the model).

The average unlock time is 1 to 5 days, and in some cases (for example, when blocking through Find Device) you may need to contact Xiaomi with the submission of documents.

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The official service is the only legal way to unlock Redmi with a tied Mi Account without the risk of “bricking” the phone.

6. Alternative methods (for specific cases)

If the standard methods did not help, you can try less common options:

6.1 Unlocking via ADB (if USB debugging is enabled)

If you have previously activated USB debugging on your phone, you can try resetting your password via ADB:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/gesture.key




rm /data/system/password.key




reboot

⚠️ It only works on older versions. MIUI (This method is blocked on new firmwares.

6.2. use of third-party programs (at your own risk)

You can find programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool or Redmi Bypass Tool on the Internet.

• 🚫 Most of these programs contain viruses or spyware.
• 💣 They can finally "brick" the phone.
• 📵 Xiaomi blocks accounts using unofficial tools.

Bypassing the lock through SIM-map (for older models)

On some Redmis (e.g. Redmi) 4X or Redmi 5A) You could call a locked phone from another number, take a call, and use the call menu to get into the settings. MIUI 13/14 This vulnerability has been eliminated.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi