Xiaomi Poco smartphone owners often face a situation where access to the device is limited to a forgotten pattern lock or a key. PIN-This is a common problem, caused by random input of incorrect data or by trivial forgetfulness. MIUI They protect personal data, but sometimes become an obstacle for the owner.
There are several effective ways to regain control of your device, depending on your device model, operating system version, and pre-setting your Mi Account, some methods that allow you to save data, others require complete deletion of information.
Before you start active, you need to make sure that the device is charged at least 50%. the process of unlocking can take time, and a sudden power outage can disrupt the operation of system files. Below we will discuss in detail all available options for solving this problem.
Using the “Find Device” feature from Xiaomi
The most civilized and safe way to unlock is to use the Mi Cloud service, which requires that the locked phone has logged in to the Mi Account, and the "Find the device" function is enabled, and if these conditions are met, you can remotely change the lock password.
To start, go to the official website of the service from any other device that has access to the Internet. Enter your credentials for authorization. The system will offer a list of tied gadgets, among which you need to choose your Poco.
⚠️ Note: If your device didn't have Internet or search enabled, this method won't work, and it won't work if you forgot your Mi Account password.
Once you select the device, you'll see a lock option in the control menu, click on it and set a new temporary password, and in a few minutes, when the phone syncs with the server, the old code will be replaced with a new one, and you'll be able to access the system.
Resetting settings via Recovery Mode
If cloud services are not available, the classic method is a full reset through recovery mode, which is guaranteed to remove any password, but leads to the deletion of all user data, photos, contacts and applications will be erased without recovery.
To enter Recovery mode, you need to turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi or Poco logo appears, then release the power button, continuing to keep the volume.