How to Remove Your Xiaomi Redmi Password: All Unlocking Ways (including MIUI 14)

The forgotten password on Xiaomi Redmi is a situation that thousands of users face every day. Unlike the iPhone, where unlocking often requires contacting a service center, devices on MIUI offer several ways to solve the problem. However, not all methods are equally safe: some can lead to data loss, others to block the Mi Account account, and others work only on older versions of the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to remove the password with Redmi Note 12/11/10 Pro, Redmi 9/10/11 and other models – from official (through Find Device) to technical (via Fastboot and other models) EDL-We will pay special attention to the nuances: what to do if you forget the username from Mi Account, how to bypass the lock after unsuccessful attempts to enter, and why some methods stopped working in the system. MIUI 14.

We warn you right away: unlocking through third-party services (for example, “separation for 500 rubles”) in 90% of cases leads to data theft or final locking of the device through the Xiaomi server.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most reliable and recommended method for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account, which works even if you forget your pattern lock or your computer. PIN-code, but remember the login details. MIUI 12–14.

How it works: If you misenter your password repeatedly, the system will suggest "Forgot your password?" → "Unlock via Mi Account." Then you need to enter the username and password from the account associated with the device. After successful authentication, the phone will unlock, but all data on it will be stored (unlike reset via Recovery).

• ✅ Pros: does not require resetting, works on all versions MIUI, Officially supported by Xiaomi.
• ❌ Cons: you need to remember the data from Mi Account; if the account is not tied or blocked, the method will not work.
• ⚠️ Restriction: After 5 failed attempts to enter a password, Mi Account is blocked for 24 hours.

⚠️ Note: If you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner didn’t untie your Mi Account, unlocking through this method can lead to the activation of the Anti-Theft feature. In this case, the device will be permanently locked, and it will be able to unlock it only in an authorized Xiaomi service center (with a check for purchase).

If you don't remember the Mi Account password, try to restore it through the official website: account.xiaomi.com. To recover, you will need access to the linked email or phone number. If the account is not restored, go to the following methods:

2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

If Mi Account is lost, the next option is a hard reset via the Recovery Mode, which deletes all data on the phone, including passwords, accounts and user files, and is suitable for Redmi on any version of MIUI, but has important nuances.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press the Power Button + Volume combination up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
5. After the process is complete, select Reboot.

• 🔄 All Redmi models (including Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Redmi 10C etc.).
• 📱 Exceptions: on some devices with MIUI 14 after reset, you may need to enter data from Mi Account (Factory Reset Protection function).
• 💾 Consequences: All data, including photos, messages and installed applications, are deleted.

⚠️ Note: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, a reset via Recovery can cause a phone to "brick." If you previously unlocked the bootloader to install custom firmware, use the methods in Section 4 or 5.

3 Unlocking through Find Device (remote)

If the phone is connected to the Internet (via a mobile network or Wi-Fi), you can try unlocking it remotely via Xiaomi’s Find Device service, a method similar to Apple’s Find iPhone, but only works if three conditions are met:

1. The phone has enabled the Find Device function (checked in Settings → Mi Account → Find Device).
2. The device is connected to the Internet.
3. You remember the data from the Mi Account tied to the phone.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select your device in the list (if it is displayed).
3. Press Erase Device (Erase Device).
4. Confirm action. The phone will be reset to factory settings remotely.

If the phone is not displayed in Find Device, it means:

• 📶 No Internet connection (check if mobile or Wi-Fi is enabled).
• 🔒 Find Device feature has been disabled in settings.
• 🔄 The device was reset or stitched after the last sync with the account.

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If the phone is discharged and does not turn on, but you urgently need to unlock it through Find Device - connect it to charging and wait for at least 10% of the charge. the service can determine the location of the device even when it is turned off (if the function "Find offline devices" is enabled).

4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔓 You forgot your password, but the bootloader is unlocked (Unlocked Bootloader).
• 📱 There's a run-off firmware on the phone. MIUI (non-custom).
• 💻 You have a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and a fastboot tool.

This method allows you to reset the password without losing data, but requires technical skills. It does not work on devices with a locked bootloader (by default, all new Redmi bootloader is blocked).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power button + Volume down.
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) and execute the command: fastboot devices Make sure the device is determined (serial number should appear).
4. Run a password reset command (for MIUI 12–14): fastboot erase userdata or (for older versions): fastboot format userdata
5. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: The fastboot erase userdata command deletes all user data, but saves system files. If after rebooting the phone requires you to enter the password again, then Factory Reset Protection is enabled on the device (FRP) — You will need to enter data from Mi Account.

If the bootloader is blocked, you can officially unlock it through the Xiaomi website, but it will take up to 72 hours (you will need to link the account and wait). SMS-permitting).

5. Unlock through EDL-regime (extreme case)

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a service mode that allows you to stitch your phone down even if it doesn't turn on. It's the riskiest method, because if you do the wrong thing, it can turn into a brick. Use it only if you do it:

• 🔐 All the other ways didn't work.
• 💀 The phone is not switched on or locked at the bootloader level.
• 🛠️ You have experience with Xiaomi devices.

Unlocking through EDL will require:

• 🖥️ Windows computer.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).
• 📦 Firmware for your model (download at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (official utility from Xiaomi).
• 🔑 Authorized account to unlock EDL (New devices require permission from Xiaomi).

Instructions:

1. Transfer the phone to EDL-Mode: Turn off the phone. Press Volume up. + Volume down and connect the cable USB PC (buttons do not release 10-15 seconds).

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⚠️ Note: On Redmi devices with MediaTek chipset (e.g. Redmi) 10A, Redmi 9C) instead EDL mode BROM, And you'll need a software for the firmware. SP Flash Tool. The procedure is similar, but the drivers and firmware are different.

Once firmware is run through EDL, the phone will be completely reset, including:

• 📂 All user data (photos, videos, contacts).
• 🔑 Passwords and graphic keys.
• 📱 System settings (including the associated Mi Account if not disabled) FRP).

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EDL-The mode is the last chance to bring the phone back to life if other methods have not worked, but without firmware experience, it is better to contact the service center, since the error can make the device unrepairable.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of these methods worked, or you are afraid to sew your phone yourself, the only reliable option is to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 🔒 The phone is locked through the previous owner’s Mi Account.
• 💥 After a failed firmware, the device does not turn on ("brick").
• 📄 You have a check or a warranty card (unblocking can be free).

What you need to unlock in the service:

• 📄 Document confirming the purchase (check, contract of sale).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (if the phone was bought for an individual).
• 💳 Payment for the service (cost varies from 1 000 to 3 000 rubles depending on the model and the reason for the lock).

The list of official Xiaomi service centers in Russia can be found on the website: mi.com/ru/service. Before visiting, check by phone if they are engaged in unlocking passwords - some centers specialize only in hardware repairs.

Average unblocking times:

⚠️ Warning: Informal service centers often offer "unlock in 5 minutes" at a low cost, and in 90% of cases they use illegal methods (for example, substitution). IMEI), resulting: 🚫 Loss of warranty. 📵 Problems with mobile network (blocking) IMEI operator). 🔒 Final lock of the device through the server Xiaomi. the risk is not worth saving - only contact authorized centers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi unlocking