Forgot the password from the Mi Account, lost access to the associated phone number and email, and Xiaomi smartphone requires authorization after reset? The situation is familiar to thousands of users, especially after buying a used device or a failed firmware. Mi Account lock is one of the most reliable security systems in the Xiaomi ecosystem, but it can be avoided even without the original login data.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account without a number and mail: from official methods (through support and service centers) to technical solutions (Fastboot mode, EDL protocol and specialized utilities). It is important to understand that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or even soldering work - we will honestly warn about the risks and difficulties of each option.
If you're not sure about your skills, you should go to the professionals: wrong actions can turn a smartphone into a brick, but if you're willing to take risks, you can start to analyze it in detail.
Why Xiaomi is blocking a device without a Mi Account
The Mi Account Linking System was introduced by Xiaomi in 2015 as a response to a wave of smartphone thefts in China, and the goal is simple: even after a Factory Reset, the device remains tied to the original owner, and without login and password, the phone becomes a useless brick with limited functionality.
The locking works in three cases:
- 🔄 Resetting settings through Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.
- 📱 Fastboot Firmware (even the official version) MIUI).
- 🔧 Replace the motherboard (if the new chip is not tied to the account).
On Xiaomi models older than 2018 (such as the Redmi Note 5 or Mi 8), the lock works immediately after the reset. New devices (such as the Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13) can appear in 72 hours - this is a "delayed" protection that many users do not notice immediately.
Important: If you bought a phone with your hands and the seller didn’t untie your Mi Account, the chances of unlocking without it are minimal. Xiaomi officially does not provide tools to bypass protection – all the methods below use loopholes in the system or hardware vulnerabilities.
Official ways: support Xiaomi and service centers
If you have documents on your phone (check, box with IMEI or contract of sale), first contact official support Xiaomi.This is the only legal way to remove the lock without risk to the device.
How to contact support:
What will be required to unlock:
| Document | For the new owner. | For the original owner |
|---|---|---|
| Check/consignment note | ✅ I'll be sure. | ❌ Don't need it. |
| Box with IMEI | ✅ Preferably. | ❌ Don't need it. |
| Passport | ✅ To confirm identity | ✅ I'll be sure. |
| Contract of sale | ✅ If you bought by hand | ❌ Don't need it. |
⚠️ Note: If the phone is purchased abroad (e.g. on AliExpress or on a trip), support may refuse to unlock.
If you don't have any documents, try contacting Xiaomi's authorized service center, some workshops have access to internal databases and can remove the lock for a fee (from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles), a list of official SCs can be found on Xiaomi's website for your region.
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Before visiting the service center, take a photo of the IMEI (on the box or under the battery) and the serial number - this will speed up the verification process.
Method 1: Bypassing locking through Fastboot mode (for hardwired devices)
If your Xiaomi is already unlocked for firmware (Bootloader Unlocked status), you can try to delete the Mi Account via Fastboot mode.This method works on most models up to the Redmi Note 10 inclusive, but requires a PC and the Mi Flash Tool utility.
Step-by-step:
- Download the official firmware for your model (select the Fastboot version).
- Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MiFlash\).
- Install Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers (depending on your phone’s processor).
- Turn off the phone, press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
- Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
- In the program, select the firmware folder, press Refresh, then Flash.
- After the firmware, reset the settings through Recovery.
⚠️ Note: On new models (Xiaomi) 12, Redmi Note 11 This method may not work due to improved anti-Rollback protection. IMEI or module problems NFC/5G post-fix.
If the Mi Flash Tool is running an "Anti 3/4/5" error, your firmware is older than the current version of MIUI and cannot be installed without authorization, in which case only the EDL protocol (about it in the next section) will help.
Download the correct version of MIUI| Install drivers for your processor | Disable antivirus (can block Mi Flash Tool) | Charge your phone at least 50% | Prepare the boot cable (preferably the original)
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Method 2: Delete your Mi Account through EDL (Engineering Mode)
EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency boot mode that allows you to flash the device at a low level, bypassing the locking of the Mi Account. The method works even on locked phones, but requires special cable (EDL cable) or soldering skills to close contacts on the board.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Windows PC 7/10/11 (on Mac/Linux fail).
- 🔌 Cable EDL (orthodoxy).
- 📁 Firmware in.mbn format (can be found on forums) 4PDA or XDA).
- 🛠️ Utility: QFil (for Qualcomm) or SP Flash Tool (for MediaTek).
Instructions for Qualcomm processors:
- Turn off the phone.
- Connect the EDL cable (or close the Test Point contacts on the board).
- In the PC Device Manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
- Start QFil, select the firmware.mbn and press Download.
- Wait until the firmware finishes (10-15 minutes).
⚠️ Warning: Test Point's contacts are not properly closed, and if you're not sure, you can trust the professionals to do it. EDL Re-activation may be required IMEI (if he flew).
For MediaTek processors, instead of QFil, SP Flash Tool is used, and the firmware should be in scatter format. For detailed guides for specific models, look for themed forums - there is no universal instruction.
What is Test Point and How to Find It?
Method 3: Use of utilities for bypassing (Mi Account Bypass)
You can find specialized utilities on the network that promise to delete the Mi Account without firmware. V2 and Miflash_unlock. But beware: most of these programs either don’t work or contain viruses.
How to reduce risks:
- 🛡️ Download utilities only from verified forums (4PDA, XDA).
- 🔍 Check the files on VirusTotal.
- 🖥️ Use a virtual machine or a separate PC.
Example of working with Xiaomi Tool V2:
- Install the program and connect the phone in Fastboot mode.
- Select the model of your device in the list.
- Click Bypass Mi Account and follow the instructions.
- After completion, reset the settings.
Important: On models with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi 9A or Poco M3), the chances of success are higher than on Qualcomm. On the new flagships (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K60), these utilities are almost useless.
If a utility requires payment, it's 100% fraud, and no official Xiaomi software is publicly available.
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Mi-account bypassing utilities only work on older models (until 2020) and require an unlocked bootloader, and their efficiency is close to zero on new devices.
Method 4: Hardware reset via ISP (for advanced users)
If the software methods fail, it is a hardware reset via ISP (In-System Programming), which involves directly connecting to the phone’s flash memory via a special programmer (such as RT809H or EasyJTAG), a complex but reliable method that works even on locked Xiaomi with Anti-Rollback.
What you need for an ISP:
Instructions:
⚠️ Attention: This method requires experience with soldering irons and programmers, and a connection error can damage the flash memory, making the phone unrepairable. ISP may need to be re-flashed IMEI sensor calibration.
The cost of the service in service centers: from 3 000 to 10 000 rubles (depending on the model). If you decide to do it yourself, be prepared for the cost of equipment (programmer will cost 5 000-15,000 rubles).
Method 5: Buying an unlock code (risks and alternatives)
You can find offers online to sell Mi Account unlock codes for 500 to 2000 rubles, and the bottom line is simple: you send your phone to the IMEI vendor, and they send a code or file to bypass the lock.
Risks of buying the code:
- 🔄 Temporary bypass: Some codes only work until the next update.
If you do decide to take a risk, look for vendors with proven reputations on forums (4PDA, XDA) or marketplace (e.g. Avito, Yula).
Alternatively, some service centers offer legal unlocking through Xiaomi’s internal databases, which are higher (from 2,000 rubles), but less risky.
What to do if nothing helps
If all of these methods fail, you have three options:
1. Sell the phone for spare parts
A blocked Xiaomi can be sold for 20-50% of the market value.
Ads should be posted on Avito or Yula with the tag "Spare parts blocked Mi Account".
2. Use the phone without unlocking
Even with a blocked Mi-account, you can:
Restrictions: You can not install applications, change settings and use Mi Cloud.
3. To appeal to the "gray" masters
Some cities have workshops that specialize in bypassing Xiaomi locks by illegal methods (for example, through IMEI swapping or Modem flashing).
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If the phone is purchased after 2021, the chances of successfully bypassing the Mi Account without official assistance are minimal, in which case it is more rational to consider buying a new device.