How to remove the password from the applications on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways of 2026

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its security system sometimes confuses users. Did you set a password for personal data protection applications and now you can't remember it? Or bought a used phone with locked messengers? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to remove passwords, from simple to technically complex, taking into account the features of the MIUI firmware for Redmi 9.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on whether you know your current password, whether you have access to your Mi Account, and which version of MIUI is installed. We tested each method on Redmi 9 with MIUI 12-14 firmware — all instructions are valid at 2026. If you need to reset your password without losing data, look at methods 1-3. For radical measures (with a full reset) — see section 5.

Warn in advance: Some methods require superuser rights (root) or work with ADB. If you are a beginner, start with the simplest options and don’t miss out.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect actions with ADB This can lead to the loss of warranty Xiaomi or "brick" the device.

1. Removing password through MIUI settings (if you know the current password)

The most obvious and safe way is to use standard MIUI tools. It's suitable if you remember the password but want to delete or change it. On Redmi 9, the path to settings may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the general logic is maintained.

Open the Settings menu → Applications → Application lock. Here you will see a list of protected programs.

• 🔓 Click on the lock icon in the upper right corner and enter the current password.
• 📱 Select the application from which you want to remove the lock, and move the slider to the off position.
• 🗑️ To delete the password completely, go to Lock Settings. → Delete the password and confirm the action.

If you don't have App Lock on the menu, try the alternative: Settings → Special Options → Application Lock. Some versions of MIUI for Redmi 9 have the feature hidden here.

2. Reset password via Mi Account (if your Xiaomi account is linked)

If you've forgotten your password, but your phone is linked to your Mi Account, you can use the Recovery feature, which only works when you're on an active Internet connection and you've previously logged in to your device. On Redmi 9, the algorithm is this:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile and select Account Management.
3. In the Security section, find the Reset password lock application.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email linked to the account.

After that, the password will be reset, but all the secure applications will be unlocked, you will have to configure the lock again if you still need it, and if the lock password reset is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support this function, move to the next method.

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Before resetting your password through Mi Account, make sure that your phone is synchronizing data, which will help restore the settings of the applications after unlocking.

3. Use Safe Mode to temporarily remove the lock

Safe Mode loads Android without third-party applications, including MIUI lock modules. This allows you to temporarily access protected programs, but does not delete the password forever.

To log in to Safe Mode on Redmi 9:

1. Press the power button until the shutdown menu appears.
2. Hold your finger at the switch off (or turn off power) for about 3-5 seconds.
3. Confirm the transition to Safe Mode.

Once you download, you'll see Safe Mode in the bottom left corner of the screen, so you can open locked apps without entering a password, but once you reboot to normal mode, the lock will come back, and it doesn't delete the password, it just bypasses it temporarily.

4. Delete password through ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can try to delete the password via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This requires USB Debugging enabled and access to your computer.The method works for Redmi 9 on any version of MIUI, but doesn’t work on encrypted devices (if you used encryption in your security settings).

Step-by-step:

Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers)

Install Xiaomi USB Drivers on PC

Download Platform Tools from the official Android website

Connect Redmi 9 to your computer USB Confirm your trust in the device-->

adb shell


su




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider # Removes the application lock module

Once you've done the commands, reset your phone. The password will be removed from the apps, but the lock function will disappear from the settings before flashing it back. If the su command doesn't work, you don't have root rights, try an alternative method:

adb shell


pm clear com.miui.guardprovider # Resets lock settings

This method is less radical and retains the lock function, but resets all current passwords.

⚠️ Attention: Working with ADB It can disrupt stability MIUI. After deleting com.miui.guardprovider, some system functions (such as virus protection) may not work properly.

5. Full reset (Hard Reset) - last resort

If no methods work, you'll have to reset hard, which will delete all the data from your phone, including passwords, accounts and files, and Redmi 9 can do it in two ways:

For reset via Recovery:

1. Turn off Redmi 9.
2. Press Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the recovery menu, select Wipe Data. → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Once reset, the phone will be like new. All passwords (including app lock) will disappear, but it will be impossible to recover data without a backup.

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Hard Reset is the only way to guarantee that you can undo your password if you don't remember your current password or your Mi Account, but it's an extreme measure because you lose all your data.

6.Alternative methods: third-party utilities and service centers

If you don’t want to risk data or aren’t confident in your technical skills, consider the following options:

• 🔧 Xiaomi service centers: Official SCs can remove the lock on the documents on the phone (if you are the owner.
• 📱 Unlocking apps: Google Play has utilities like App Lock Remove, but they require root rights and often contain malicious code.
• 🔄 Fastboot Reflash: Install Clean MIUI via Mi Flash Tool will delete all passwords, but will require unlocking the bootloader (Bootloader Unlock).

If you have critical data on your phone (photos, work documents), you should trust the professionals, and if you manipulate your firmware yourself, you can block IMEI or lose your network.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting the password from the applications on Redmi 9