How to remove the lock from the phone Xiaomi Redmi: from the password to the account Mi

Did you forget your Xiaomi Redmi password or did your phone lock down after a failed entry attempt? This is a familiar situation for many users — according to statistics, one in five smartphone owners have experienced an unlock problem at least once. The reasons can range from banal forgetfulness to software failures, activating Find Device protection or even locking the bootloader after firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to unlock for the Redmi line (including Note models). 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the type of lock: it can be a pattern lock, PIN-We will also tell you how to avoid data loss and what to do if the phone requires confirmation after a reset.

We warn you in advance that some methods require technical skills or special equipment, if you are not sure of your abilities, you should contact the Xiaomi service center, but in most cases, you can do the unlock yourself, following our instructions.

1. unlock the screen: pattern lock, PIN or password

The most common problem is locking the screen, and if you forget the combination, you have a few options, depending on the MIUI version and the Redmi model.

Method 1: Using a Mi Account (if linked)

• 🔑 After 5 failed attempts to enter, the button Forgot the password will appear? → press it.
• 📧 Enter the username and password from the Mi Account associated with the phone.
• 🔄 Confirm the unlock through SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
• 📱 Set a new password or pattern lock.

This method works on MIUI 12/13/14, but requires that the phone be connected to the Internet. If the Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the data, move on to the next one.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (Data Loss!)

If Mi's account doesn't work, you'll have to do a hard reset, which will delete all the data from your phone, including photos, contacts and apps.

1. Turn off the phone by pressing the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Once reset, the phone will reboot. Set it up as new.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MIUI 14 and later after the reset, you may need to enter the data of the Mi Account that was previously associated. If you do not remember it, read the section on bypassing the account lock.

Turn off the phone completely.

Charge the battery at least 30%

Prepare the charger (the process can take 10-20 minutes)

Make sure you have a backup of your important data (if your phone has previously synced with Google/Mi Cloud)

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2. bypassing the blocking of the Mi Account (Mi Account Lock)

Mi Account locking is one of the hardest to bypass, and it activates when you reset your settings if your phone was tied to your account, and when you buy a used device without a waist, and Xiaomi has introduced this protection to combat theft, but it often causes problems for legitimate owners.

The official method (if you are the owner):

• 🌐 Go to account.xiaomi.com.
• 🔍 Enter the account details associated with the phone.
• 📱 In the Devices section, find the blocked Redmi and click Delete the device.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – the lock should disappear.

If you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner did not untie the account, you can officially unlock the device only if you have a check or a sales contract.

Unofficial methods (at your own risk!)

There are ways to get around EDL-Emergency Download Mode or Fastboot Firmware, but they require:

• 💻 Computer with Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers installed (depending on the phone processor).
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool or QFil.
• 📄 Special firmware with a patch to bypass locking (e.g. Anti-Rollback).

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial methods can lead to a phone blink (completely inoperable) especially on models with Snapdragon processors (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro).+). After this, Google Pay, Widevine may stop working. L1 (no HD Netflix) and other features linked to certificates.

3. Unlock the bootloader (Bootloader Unlock)

If you tried to flash your phone through Fastboot and got the message This device is locked, then Redmi has locked the bootloader. Xiaomi blocks it by default to protect against unauthorized changes.

Official unlocking through Mi Unlock Tool:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Sign in to the program under the same Mi Account as on your phone.
3. Connect Redmi to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when your phone is off).
4. In the program, press Unlock and wait until it is completed (usually takes 3-5 minutes).

Important: Xiaomi has introduced a restriction – once an account is linked to a device, you have to wait 7 days (168 hours) before unlocking, which applies to all models released after 2021.

Bypassing waiting (non-warranty method):

Some users use some of the EDL-Timer bypass mode, but it requires:

• 🔌 Xiaomi Authorized Cable (or Homemade Deep Flash Cable).
• 💾 Firmware with a patch for bypassing Anti-Rollback.
• 🛠️ Skills with QFil or Mi Flash.

Snapdragon (Qualcomm)

MediaTek (Helio/Dimensity)

Other (specify in the comments)

I don't know.

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4 Unlocking through service codes and engineering menu

Some Redmi models can bypass screen or account locks with service codes or engineering menus, which don’t work on all firmware, but it’s worth a try.

Method 1: Code for resetting a pattern lock

Dial on the dialing keyboard:

##7378423##

If the code works, the Service Tests menu will open, where you can reset the screen lock, which works on older models (Redmi 4/5) and MIUI firmware before version 10.

Method 2: Engineering Menu (MTK)

For phones running MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi 9/10):

1. Enter the code ##3644633## or #4636###.
2. Go to Engineer Mode → MTK Settings → Security.
3. Find the Reset Screen Lock option and confirm the reset.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 12 and newer engineering menus are often blocked by the manufacturer.Attempts to enter codes on new firmware can lead to a hard reboot of the phone.

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If the service codes don't work, try typing them into Emergency Call mode, and sometimes it works even on a locked screen.

5. Unlock through ADB (for power users)

If your phone is debugging over USB and connected to a PC, you can try to unlock it via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which only works if you meet two conditions:

1. The USB debugging was activated before blocking.
2. The computer was already on the list of trusted devices (i.e. you have confirmed the connection before).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/gesture.key




rm /data/system/password.key




rm /data/system/locksettings.db




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm




reboot

After the reboot, the screen lock will be reset, and if the permission denied error appears, you do not have root permissions.

Alternative method (without root):

If ADB does not allow you to delete the lock files, try resetting the password via Fastboot:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase locksettings




fastboot reboot

This command will delete all user data, but unlock the phone.

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The ADB method only works if the USB debugging has been enabled before, and if you activated it after you blocked it, it won't work.

6 Unlocking through third-party programs (risks and alternatives)

You can find a lot of software on the Internet that promises to unlock Xiaomi Redmi in "5 minutes without losing data," most of which either don't work or are fraudulent. We tested some popular tools and made a table of their effectiveness:

Our verdict: Third-party software should only be used as a last resort if other methods have not worked.

• 🔍 Check reviews in independent forums (for example, 4PDA).
• 🛡️ Download the program only from official sites.
• 💾 Backup your data (if your phone is responding at all).

Important: No program guarantees 100% results. On Redmi models with MIUI 14 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processors (for example, Redmi K60 Pro), the chances of successful unlocking by third-party tools are close to zero.

7 What should I do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the methods and your phone is still locked, you have three options:

Option 1: Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

Official service centers can unlock the phone if you have:

• 📄 Check or guarantee card.
• 🆔 Document confirming the purchase (contract, invoice).
• 🔑 Mi Account details if the phone is tied.

The cost of the service is from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles, depending on the model and type of lock.

Option 2: Buy an unlock code

Some forums (e.g. XDA-Developers) sell unlock codes for specific models, priced between $5 and $50.

• 💸 Fraud (payment without result).
• 🔧 The code may not fit your firmware.
• 🛠️ You will need skills to work with Fastboot.

Option 3: Sell the phone for spare parts

If Redmi is locked at the bootloader or Mi Account level and official methods don’t help, you can make money by selling it as a donor for:

• 🔋 Battery.
• 📸 Cameras.
• 🖥️ Display or motherboard (if the software locks).

The average price for spare parts for Redmi Note 11 is from 2000 to 8 000 rubles.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi