How to remove the password from the application on Xiaomi: all working methods

Forgot the password from the Xiaomi app or want to disable it? MIUI offers several ways to protect sensitive data, but sometimes these security measures become an obstacle, for example, if you set a password to the Gallery, Messages or a banking application, and then forgot it, or simply decided that additional locking is no longer necessary.

In this article, we'll look at all the current password removal methods, from standard MIUI settings to advanced ADB solutions and data resets. Importantly, some of the methods require knowledge of your Mi Account or root rights. If you're not sure about your actions, you'd better start with the simplest options.

We warn you in advance that deleting your password can reset your application data (e.g., chats in Telegram or saved passwords in Google Chrome). You perform all manipulations at your own risk. If the application contains critical information (bank details, personal correspondence), first try to restore access through official support channels.

So let's start with the simplest one: the standard MIUI settings.

1. Delete password through MIUI settings (without data reset)

If you remember the password from the app or use a fingerprint/face recognition to unlock, the quickest way is to turn off protection via the MIUI menu.This method works on all modern Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark smartphones with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Applications → Application Blocking (on some versions Privacy → Application Blocking).
3. Enter your current MIUI password (or use biometrics).
4. Find the desired application in the list and move the slider to the off position.

If the Application Lock section is missing, then your device uses a different security mechanism, such as Safe Folder (for MIUI 13+) or third-party applications like AppLock.

Important! On some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the application lock can be linked to Mi Account. If you forget the password from your Xiaomi account, first restore it through the official website.

2. Password reset via Safe Folder (for MIUI 13 and later)

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi replaced the classic app lock with the Safe Folder feature, a separate storage for sensitive data that is also password protected. If your app is hidden there, here's how to unlock it:

Steps:

• 📱 Open Files (Standard Application) MIUI).
• 🔒 In the top menu, tap on the Safe Folder icon (or Safe Folder).
• 🔑 Enter a password or use biometrics.
• 📂 Find the application you want (or its data) and click on three dots. → Remove from Safe Folder.

If you forget the password from Safe Folder, you can reset it through Mi Account:

1. On the password entry screen, do you forget your password?
2. Choose the method of recovery: by SMS or via an attached email.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (confirmation via Mi Account may be required).

⚠️ Warning: Once you reset the Safe Folder password, all the data inside it will be deleted.

3.Using AppLock and Third-Party Blockers

If you have set a password through a third-party application (such as AppLock, Norton App Lock or Smart AppLock), standard MIUI settings will not help.

Method 1: Reset password via email

• 📧 Open the blocker and tap Forgot your password? (or similar option).
• 🔄 Enter the email you used when setting up.
• 📩 Click on the link in the letter for reset.

Method 2: Remove the application via Safe Mode

If password recovery is not possible:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button and hold the Volume Down until the Safe Mode logo appears.
3. In Safe Mode, remove the blocker through Settings → Applications.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Safe Mode disables all third-party applications, but system features (e.g., App Blocking) MIUI) This method only works to remove third-party blockers!

4. Reset password via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods have failed and USB debugging has been enabled before, you can try removing your password via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for unlocking system applications (e.g. Gallery, Messages), but does not guarantee 100% results.

Requirements:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included Debugging by USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on your smartphone screen.
2. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to reset the lock (replace com.example.app with the application package): adb shell pm clear com.example.app Gallery example: com.miui.gallery.

A unique nuance for Xiaomi: some system applications (such as Messages or Contacts) can restore lock after rebooting, in which case you will need to repeat the command or use the root-right method.

adb shell pm list packages | grep "keyword"

For example, to search for the Gallery app, type grep "gallery".-->

5. Complete resetting of settings (extreme case)

If no method has worked, and access to the app is critical, you'll have to reset to factory settings, and that will remove all the data from your phone, including passwords, accounts and files, and only use this as a last resort!

How to reset your settings:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 📱 Choose to erase all data.
• 🔐 Enter the Mi Account password (if tied).
• ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (most Xiaomi after 2019), the reset will not remove the binding to the Mi Account. After the reboot, you will need to enter your account information, otherwise the phone will remain locked!

Alternative method (if the phone is not turned on):

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press Power + Volume Up to Enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (Change Volume Buttons).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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Resetting is the last chance to get your phone back, but it erases ALL of your photos, contacts and messages. If you have a backup on Mi Cloud or Google Drive, restore the data after the reset.

6. Features for different Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi smartphones are the same – some models have unique app lock nuances. In the table below, we’ve collected key differences:

If your model is not in the table, check the version. MIUI In Settings → About the phone, for firmware older. MIUI 12 (For example, on Xiaomi Mi. 9 or Redmi Note 8) You may need to use a different approach, such as Xiaomi. ADB/Fastboot Tools.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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

1. "Can't log into Mi Account after reset"

🔹 Reason: Reset protection is enabled on the device (FRP), and the phone requires the account data that was tied before the reset.

🔧 Decision:

• 📧 Restoring access to Mi Account through the official website.
• 📞 If you don’t remember your email, try to reset it by phone number.
• 🛠️ In extreme cases, contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase.

2. "ADB does not see the device"

🔹 Reason: Not installed drivers, debugging by USB not on or the cable is faulty.

🔧 Decision:

• 🖥️ Set up Mi. PC Suite for Automatic Driver Installation.
• 🔌 Try another one. USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone and PC, then reconnect.

“The application will not open after the password has been reset”

🔹 Reason: Application data is corrupted or deleted (for example, after pm clear command).

🔧 Decision:

• 📥 Reinstall the app from Google Play or Mi App Store.
• 🔄 Restore data from backup (if any).
• 📧 For instant messengers (such as WhatsApp), check the folder /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases — There may be backup chats.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions