How to remove the password from the application on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions for MIUI 12/13/14

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Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer password-locking functionality, a useful tool to protect sensitive data from prying eyes. But what if you forget that password or buy a used device with locked programs? Unlike unlocking the screen, where your Mi Account helps, removing the password from apps requires other approaches.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, from simple (via MIUI settings) to advanced (using ADB and third-party utilities). Importantly, not all methods are universal – their effectiveness depends on the firmware version, smartphone model (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3, Mi 11, etc.) and the type of lock. For example, on MIUI 14 with the latest security patches, bypassing through ADB may not work without root rights.

Before you start, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI (Path: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI). This depends on the choice of method.
• 🔐 Type of lock: Standard password MIUI or third party software (e.g. AppLock).
• 📱 On Redmi with MediaTek processor, some commands ADB It works differently than Snapdragon.

Method 1: Reset password through MIUI settings (without data loss)

The safest way is to use the built-in application lock password reset feature, which works if:

• 📌 You remember the password from your Mi Account (associated to your device).
• 📌 On the smartphone installed MIUI 12 or later (older versions may not have an option).
• 📌 Blocking is installed through the standard Settings menu → Passwords and security → Application lockdown.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Passwords and Security → Block applications.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
3. Select Forgot Password? (or Reset Password on Some Firmware).
4. Enter the data from Mi Account (email/phone + password).
5. Follow the system’s prompts to create a new password.

⚠️ Warning: If the device is not tied to your Mi Account or you don't remember the data, this method won't work.

Method 2: Delete Security Application Data (for MIUI 13 and below)

This is a good way to do this if you lock it through the standard Security application, which is to reset the software settings, which will delete all saved passwords, and minus: other settings (such as application permissions) will also reset along with the password.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Security app (or Security in English firmware).
3. Open its page and select Warehouse.
4. Click Clear Data (not to be confused with Clear Cache!).
5. Confirm action. Once you reboot, the password will be removed from the apps.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 This method may not work due to changes in the storage architecture, and it is not suitable for locks installed through third-party applications (for example, AppLock or Norton App Lock).

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can try to delete the password via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires USB debugging enabled and doesn’t work on all versions of MIUI. It is suitable for Redmi, POCO and Mi models based on Android 10-13.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 USB-cable (original, for stable connection).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (Path: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu → return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on your phone screen.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Run the command to reset the application lock password: adb shell pm clear com.miui.guardprovider or (for newer versions of MIUI): adb shell pm clear com.miui.securitycenter
5. Reset the phone. The password must be removed.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 with a security patch from July 2023 and later, this command may not work due to enhanced protection, in which case you will need to unlock the bootloader and root rights, which voids the warranty.

Method 4: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, you'll have to reset hard, which will remove all the data from your device, including passwords, accounts, photos, and apps, and only use this method if:

• 🔓 You don’t have important data on your phone (or it’s hidden).
• 📱 The device is not tied to the Mi Account (otherwise, after reset, you will need to enter a login / password).
• 🔧 You are ready to reset your smartphone.

How to reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time 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 action by selecting Yes.
5. After completion, select Reboot.

⚠️ Note: Devices with a locked bootloader may need to log in to the Mi Account that was previously linked after reset. If you don't remember your account details, the phone will become a brick»!

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Remove before resetting SIM-card and memory card – this will speed up the process and reduce the risk of file damage to the SD.

Method 5: Bypassing blocking through third-party utilities (risky)

You can find utilities like Mi Account Unlock Tool or FRP Bypass that promise to unplug the password from the apps, but Majority of these tools:

• 🚫 Illegal – violates the terms of use MIUI.
• 💻 Require root rights, which deprives the guarantee.
• 🦠 They can contain viruses (especially if they are downloaded from dubious websites).
• 🔄 They often don’t work on new versions. MIUI.

If you do decide to do this, follow the safety rules:

1. Use only trusted sources (e.g., XDA Developers forums).
2. Before installing the utility, create a backup copy of the data.
3. Do not enter your Mi Account information into suspicious programs.

⚠️ Note: Using such tools may result in blocking IMEI Xiaomi devices if the system detects the interference as hacking. IMEI After that, you can only use the official service.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove a password, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is trying to remove the password through Recovery without resetting data, which in MIUI does not provide access to the application lock settings, so such manipulations are useless.

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Before any password action, always check if your Mi Account is tied to your device. Without access, a reset could lock your phone permanently!

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