How to remove a graphical key on Xiaomi Redmi: all working methods of 2026

Forgot the screen unlock combination on Xiaomi Redmi? The situation is familiar to many: you put a simple pattern for convenience, and a month later your fingers draw it on the machine until you make a mistake three times in a row. Or worse, the phone fell into the hands of a child who "played" with lock settings. Fortunately, the pattern lock on Xiaomi is not a sentence. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of unlocking, from the safest (without data loss) to radical (complete reset).

It is important to understand: the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI, the Redmi model (for example, the Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi 9A) and whether the phone is tied to the Mi Account. Somewhere will help standard reset via Find Device, and somewhere you will have to use Fastboot or even disassemble the case to access EDL contacts. We have distributed the methods by complexity – from simple to complex, so you can choose the best option.

⚠️ Warning: Some methods (e.g., Recovery reset) erase all data from your phone. If encryption is enabled on Redmi, it will be impossible to recover files after reset. Before starting, check if there is a backup in Mi Cloud or on your computer.

1 Unblocking through Mi Account (the safest way)

If your Xiaomi Redmi is tied to your Mi Account (which happens automatically when you first turn it on), the chances of unlocking it without losing data are maximum. 11/10 Pro, Redmi 9/9T and newer if:

• 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from the Mi Account.
• 🔄 Synchronization is enabled on the device (checked in Settings) → Mi Account).

After 5 failed attempts to enter the pattern lock, the button Forgot the password? (or Forgot pattern?) will appear on the screen.

1. Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
2. Confirm your identity via SMS or code letter.
3. Create a new pattern lock or PIN-code.

⚠️ Note: If the phone is not connected to the network, this method will not work. MIUI 14) additional confirmation may be required through Find Device.

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If the "Forgot Password" button doesn't appear, try entering any pattern 5 times in a row, then wait 30 seconds and try again. On some Redmi models, the button is hidden until the 10th failed attempt.

2. Use of the “Find Device” function (remote unlock)

Find Device, Google's "Find Your Phone," not only allows you to track Xiaomi, but also unlock it remotely.

• 🌍 The device is connected to the Internet.
• 🔒 Find Device is activated in settings (Settings) → Mi Account → Find Device).
• 📱 The phone is not off or discharged.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account as the blocked Redmi.
3. Select your device in the list (if there are several).
4. Press Unlock and confirm the action.

After that, the pattern lock will reset and you can specify a new one. Importantly, on some firmware (e.g., the Chinese version of MIUI), Unlock may not be available. In this case, try the following method.

3. Reset the pattern lock via Recovery Mode

If previous methods failed, you will need to use Recovery Mode, which removes all data from your phone, including photos, messages and apps, and is suitable for Redmi 8/9/10, Note 8/9/10/11 Pro and others where unlocking through your account is not possible.

To enter Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when you see the Recovery menu (usually in English or Chinese).

Next:

• 🔧 Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data) with the volume buttons.
• 🖱️ Confirm the choice of the power button.
• 🔄 Select Wipe All Data (complete reset).
• 🔙 After completion, press Reboot to reboot.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) K40) Recovery menus can be in Chinese. Look for characters (clean up data) or use a photo interpreter.

Turn off the phone.

Press the Loudness up + Nutrition

Wait for the Recovery menu (Mi logo with android)

Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data

Confirm reset and restart the device-->

4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If Recovery Mode is blocked (for example, you need a password to log in), you can try resetting the pattern lock through Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool or ADB program.

Suitable for models with unlocked bootloader (Redmi Note 7/8/9, Redmi 5/6, etc.) If the bootloader is blocked, you will first have to unlock it through the official Xiaomi website (the process takes up to 72 hours).

Instructions:

1. Install on your PC ADB and Fastboot (part of the Android SDK).
2. Connect the Redmi off to your computer, holding Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

fastboot devices

(Your phone serial number should be displayed).

fastboot erase frp

(This will remove FRP protection, but doesn’t always reset the pattern lock.)

fastboot reboot

If the key is left after the reboot, try a full reset:

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot erase cache

fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: erase userdata and erase cache commands completely erase data, including internal memory. If the phone was encrypted, file recovery will be impossible.

5. Hardware reset via EDL Mode (extreme case)

If all previous methods failed, the EDL (Emergency Download Mode) mode is the emergency firmware mode, which allows you to reflash the phone even with the bootloader locked, which requires disassembling the phone and is only suitable for advanced users.

You'll need:

• 🔧 Redmi Disassembly Screwdriver (usually Torx) T3/T4).
• 🖥️ Computer with Mi Flash Tool and firmware for your model.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (for newer models) or Micro-USB (for older models).
• 🔋 Phone with a charge of at least 30%.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the back cover (on some models, for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro, you will need to warm up the body with a hairdryer to separate the glue).
2. Find EDL contacts on the board (usually signed or marked as TEST POINT). For Redmi, these are often two contacts next to the battery.
3. Close the contacts with tweezers or wires, while connecting the phone to the PC.
4. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

Once you've done the firmware, the phone will restart in a clean state, without a pattern lock. Importantly, the wrong actions in the EDL can make the phone go down. If you're not sure, go to the service center.

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of a forgotten pattern lock, follow the following simple rules:

• 🔐 Use it. PIN-code instead of pattern - it is more difficult to forget, and enter is no less convenient.
• 📱 Link your phone to your Mi Account and enable Find Device (Settings) → Mi Account → Find Device).
• 🖥️ Regularly back up your Mi Cloud or your computer via Mi. PC Suite.
• 📝 Write down a pattern lock or PIN In a secure location (for example, in a password manager).
• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version – new firmware added additional ways to restore access.

It is also worth turning off the Auto Lock option in screen settings if you often forget to unlock. To do this, go to Settings → Lock screen → Autolock and select Never or maximum time.

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The most reliable way to avoid data loss is to link your phone to your Mi Account and enable sync, and even after resetting, you can recover contacts, photos and notes from the cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi