When a Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone stops responding to commands or requires a password that you can't remember, it happens quite often. It can happen after a failed update, a system failure or a banal forgetfulness. Device owners often find that the lock screen becomes an insurmountable barrier that hides all important data. It's important to understand that modern methods of protection in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS are quite serious, but they are bypassable.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to restore access to the device, you will learn how to remove the lock screen, remove the forgotten PIN-It is worth noting that most methods involve complete deletion of data, so if possible, try to back up your phone if you need authorization through Mi Account.
Take your gadget to the service center, because in many cases, you can solve the problem yourself in a few minutes. We will look at both the standard tools of the system and more complex methods through the engineering menu and the computer.
Use the “Find Device” function from Google
The easiest and safest way to unlock an Android smartphone is to use the built-in tools of the Google ecosystem, which works if the locked phone is on the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data) and geolocation is activated, you will need access to another device with an online connection and a Google account that is synchronized with the problem phone.
Go to the official website android.com/find and log in to your profile. The system will automatically try to locate your device. If you have a connection to your phone, you will see three basic management options. We are interested in a data cleanup feature that will completely delete information from internal memory, including all passwords and graphics keys.
⚠️ Warning: This method will completely remove all photos, contacts and apps.The device will return to factory settings as if you just bought it in a store.
Once the reset operation is confirmed, the phone will restart. The deletion process can take several minutes depending on the amount of memory you have, and once turned on, you will need to reconfigure the device and log into your Google account to confirm ownership.
Resets with Recovery Menu (Hard Reset)
If remote access is not possible, the most effective way to use the system recovery menu Recovery Mode. This method is universal and works on most models Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, regardless of the firmware version, the main condition is that the battery must be charged at least 50-60% so that the phone does not turn off at a critical moment.
To enter the recovery menu, turn off the smartphone completely. Then press the button combination: usually a Volume Up button and a Power button. Hold them simultaneously until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, but keep the volume down. A multi-point menu in English should appear on the screen.