How to unlock a Xiaomi account: all the ways 2026

Locking Mi accounts on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is one of the most common problems users face after resetting, buying a used device or a forgotten password. Unlike standard Google lock (FRP), the Mi Cloud protection system connects the phone to the manufacturer’s account, and without the right data, it is impossible to unlock it using official methods. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to unblock it – from restore access through mail to bypassing protection using technical methods (including risks and consequences).

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi has tightened security policies after 2022. Methods that worked on old firmware (for example, via EDL- mode or Fastboot) now require authorization or are blocked for new models. We’ll focus on solutions that work on devices from 2023 to 2026, including Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 and POCO F6. If you bought a phone from your hands and the seller didn’t untidy your account, this guide will help you regain control of the device.

Why Xiaomi is blocking an account: the main reasons

The Mi Cloud Lock system is activated in three cases, and each requires different approaches to unlocking:

• 🔄 Reset settings via Recovery or Settings → Reset. Even if your phone is yours, you will need to enter the username/password from the associated Mi Account after the reset.
• 🔒 Loss of email or password access, for example, if you haven't used an account for more than a year and two-factor authentication is tied to your old phone number.
• 📦 Buying a used device with a linked account, where the seller could not untie the phone or leave the lock (a frequent fraudulent scheme).

On newer models (Xiaomi 13T, Redmi K70 and later), the lock works even when trying to flash the device through the Fastboot – the system requires authorization of the Mi Unlock Tool with the original account.

⚠️ Warning: If a phone has been stolen or lost, unlocking through unofficial methods may result in a loss of warranty or a lock IMEI by Xiaomi.

Official Unlocking Methods: Restoring Access

If you have an account but you have forgotten your password or lost access to your email, try the official methods first.

1. Recovery of password via email or SMS

The easiest way to do this is to use the recovery function on the Mi Account website:

1. Go to the login page and click Forgot your password.
2. Enter the linked email or phone number.
3. Confirm the code from the letter or SMS.
4. Create a new password.

If you have an old number attached to your account that you can't verify, use a backup email. If it's not available, move on to the next method.

2 Unlocking through Xiaomi Support

If password recovery does not work, contact Xiaomi Support with proof of account ownership:

• 📄 Phone purchase check (serial number).
• 📋 The box from the device (it indicates IMEI and S/N).
• 📱 Photo of the phone with the screen on (to confirm the model).

Send a request via the feedback form on the Mi Support website or write to the Telegram support chat. On average, the response comes within 3-7 days.

Subject: Unblocking Mi-account


IMEI: [your IMEI]




Serial number: [S/N from the box]




Date of purchase: [DD.MM.YYYY]

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi support may refuse to unlock if the device was purchased informally (e.g., brought from China without global firmware).

Unofficial methods: bypassing the Mi Cloud lock

If the official methods don't work, the technical methods of circumvention remain, and they fall into two categories:

1. Software – via Fastboot, EDL or special utilities (for example, Mi Flash Unlock).
2. Hardware - flashing through testpoints (requires disassembly of the phone).

Each method has limitations:

1. Unlock via Fastboot (for older models)

This method works on devices until 2022, and you'll need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with Mi Unlock Tool.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original).
• 📱 Phone in Fastboot mode (press Power + Vol− when switched off).

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Unlock Tool and log in under the same account that you are linked to your phone.
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode.
3. Launch the utility and press Unlock.
4. Wait 72 hours (if your account is new) or confirm the unlock.

On the new models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12), this method does not work – the system requires confirmation via SMS to the number associated with the account.

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2. Bypassing EDL- Mode (for advanced users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a mode for firmware devices on Qualcomm chips. It allows you to reflash the phone without blocking the Mi Cloud, but requires:

• 🛠️ QFil or Mi Flash utilities.
• 📄 The firmware.mbn for your model.
• 🔧 Knowledge of teams ADB and Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for your model from https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com.


2 Unpack the archive and find the firmware.mbn file.




3. Connect the phone in EDL mode (close the test points or use the command:




adb reboot edl




4. In Mi Flash, select a firmware file and click "Flash".

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware through EDL can turn your phone into a brick. If you're unsure of your skills, consult a specialist. Newer models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) require an authorized developer account to log in to EDL.

Unlocking through the purchase of code (alternative method)

If none of these methods worked, you can purchase an unlock code from third-party services, which is suitable for devices where the lock is associated with an IMEI or serial number, the code costs from 500 to 3000 rubles, depending on the model.

How it works:

1. Find a reliable service (such as UnlockJunky or DoctorSIM).
2. Please enter the IMEI of your phone (you can find it via *#06#).
3. Pay for the service and get a code or instruction to unlock.
4. Enter the code in a special menu (usually opened via Fastboot).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Works on new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13).
• ✅ Does not require technical skills.
• ✅ Unblocking Guarantee (from verified sellers).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Risk of running into scammers (check reviews!).
• ❌ Some services require sending a phone by mail.

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Before buying an unlock code, check the service through independent reviews on forums (such as 4PDA or XDA-Developers). Scammers often offer "guaranteed unlock" at a bargain price, and then disappear.

What to do if your phone is locked and bought from hand?

If you bought a used Xiaomi account with someone else’s account tied, the algorithm of actions depends on the situation:

1.Contact the seller

Write to the seller and ask:

• 📧 Untie your account through Mi Account (Device section).
• 📱 Send a screenshot with the confirmation of the detachment.
• 🔑 If the seller refuses - demand a refund (this is a violation of Art. 475 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation on the shortcomings of the goods).

2. Check the phone for theft

If the seller does not respond, check the phone’s IMEI on the following websites:

• IMEI.info (Blacklist status)
• SNDeeP (Stolen Device Database)

If the phone is blacklisted, you can call the police with a check for your purchase, and it's hard to get your money back, but it's the only legal way.

Alternative options

If the seller is not available and the phone is not blacklisted, the following remain:

• 🔧 Flashing through EDL (if the model supports).
• 💰 Purchase an unlock code (see previous section).
• 🛠️ Contact a service center (some workshops offer unlocking for a fee).

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If you have a handheld phone and it is locked, try contacting the seller first. 60% of the time, the problem is solved by unbundling your account through Mi Cloud. If the seller ignores you, check the IMEI for theft before any technical manipulation.

Risks and consequences of unofficial unblocking

Before using alternative methods, evaluate the possible consequences:

The most dangerous scenario is blocking IMEI. Xiaomi could add a device to the blacklist if it detects an unauthorized bypass of protection, in which case the phone will lose access to mobile networks, and it will be impossible to unlock it.

Also consider:

• 🔋 Warranty loss – any interference with firmware will void warranty obligations.
• 🔄 Software Updates – After unofficially unlocking, the phone may no longer receive OTA- updates.
• 🛡️ Data security – when you run through third-party utilities, the risk of infection with viruses is higher.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi