Forgot your Xiaomi password and can’t unlock your phone? or just want to disable your request PIN-In this article you will find all the current ways to remove the password on Redmi smartphones, POCO Xiaomi and other models – from standard settings to radical methods like reset via Fastboot.
We will consider options with both data retention (if you remember the Mi Account) and without it (full reset). EDL-The system works even on new models with MIUI 14/15 All instructions tested on current firmware. 2026 year-end.
1. Delete password through settings (if phone unlocked)
If you have entered your password at least once and your phone is now unlocked, the easiest way is to turn off protection through the settings menu, a method that works for all models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Here's the step-by-step instruction:
- Open the Settings app (cog icon).
- Go to the Passwords and Security section.
- Select Screen Lock.
- Enter the current password/PIN/pattern lock.
- Click Delete Password and confirm the action.
Do you remember your current password | Is there a backup of data | Is the phone connected to Mi Account | Battery charge >30%-->
⚠️ Important: If you use Mi Account for synchronization, the system may request confirmation via SMS Or mail. MIUI 13+ It may also be necessary to provide a backup PIN-code that was specified at the first setting.
Once you delete your password, your phone will be unlocked by a simple swipe, but remember that without protection, the data on your device will become vulnerable to theft or unauthorized access.
2 Unlocking through Mi Account (if you forgot your password)
If you don’t remember the password, but the phone is tied to a Mi Account, you can reset the lock through Xiaomi’s official service, which works on 90% of models released after 2018, including the Redmi 9A, POCO X3 and Xiaomi 12T.
Instructions:
- 🔹 On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password).
- 🔹 Choose a Recovery Method: SMS ore-mail.
- 🔹 Enter the confirmation code received on the linked number / mail.
- 🔹 Create a new password or disable the lock completely.
| Conditions | Possibility to unlock | Loss of data |
|---|---|---|
| Phone tied to Mi Account | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. |
| No access to the mail/SMS account | ❌ No. | — |
| Device with broken screen | ⚠️ Only through the PC. | ❌ No. |
| Phone purchased by hand (not your account) | ❌ No. | — |
⚠️ Note: If you don’t remember the Mi Account data, it will be extremely difficult to restore access to your phone. Xiaomi does not provide a serial number unlock service – this is done only through official service centers (and then not always).
PIN-code|pattern lock|Password.|Fingerprint.|Facial recognition|No lockdown.-->
3. reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)
If previous methods have failed, the radical way is to completely reset through Recovery Mode, which removes all data from the phone, including photos, contacts and apps, and is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 11, POCO F4 and Xiaomi 13 Lite.
Step-by-step:
- Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
- Press Volume Up + Power and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
- From the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English by default).
- Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
- Confirm the action by swipe or press Confirm.
- After reset, select Reboot to System.
🔧 Technical details: On some models (e.g. Redmi) K50) You may need to enter the Mi Account confirmation code even after you reset, which is Factory Reset Protection. If your phone was yours, enter your account details. If you bought it from hand, go back to the method. №2.
What to do if the phone asks for an old password after reset?
4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)
The method via Fastboot is suitable if:
- 🔧 You have an unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlocked).
- 🔧 You are ready to work with the command line.
- 🔧 Mi Account protection is disabled (or you know your account details).
Procedure:
- Install Android Platform Tools on your PC.
- Connect your phone to your computer in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
- Open the command line in the folder with platform-tools and type: fastboot oem clean_all
- After completing the command, restart your phone: fastboot reboot
⚠️ Attention: Team clean_all It completely erases all partitions, including internal memory, POCO X5 Pro) may then require firmware via the Mi Flash Tool.
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Before using Fastboot, check the bootloader status with the command fastboot oem device-info. If there is a line Device unlocked: true, you can continue. If false, first unlock Bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a binding to Mi Account and a wait of 7-15 days).
5. Bypassing the lock through EDL-mode (for new models)
EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a service mode that allows you to flash a phone even with a locked bootloader.The method works on most modern Xiaomi with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13T).
What you need:
- 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11.
- 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original).
- 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool and firmware for your model.
- 🔑 Qualcomm drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
Instructions:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press Volume up + Volume down and connect the USB cable to the PC. The screen should remain black.
- In Device Manager, check that the phone is defined as QHUSB_BULK qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
- Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
- Wait until it's finished (10-15 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.
⚠️ Critical nuances:
⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL erase IMEI And the serial number, if you use unofficial files. Always download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website for your model. IMEI via the engineering menu (#4636##).
6. Alternative methods (for specific cases)
If standard methods don’t work, try these options:
| Script | Decision | Models. |
|---|---|---|
| Phone with broken screen but sensor working | Connect your mouse over OTG and unlock it through Mi Account | All from USB-C. |
| Forgot the password on Redmi 5/6/7 (old models) | Use the SP Flash Tool for MediaTek processors | Redmi 5A, 6A, Note 5 |
| The phone will not turn on after a failed reset | Fastboot with XiaomiTool V2 | All models. |
| Mi Account is blocked | Contact Xiaomi with your purchase documents | All models. |
💡 Advice for owners POCO: On phones. POCO (for example, POCO F5) Sometimes it helps to get back to the old version. MIUI Download the firmware from the official website. POCO, put it in a folder. downloaded_rom on the memory card and select Install update.zip recovery menu.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When trying to remove a password, users often face these problems:
- 🚫 "Mi Account is blocked" - means that the account has been deleted or banned. Solution: restore access through the recovery page or create a new account (but this will not help unlock the phone).
- 🚫 "Failed to reset settings in Recovery – check battery power (should be) >50%) or try another way to enter recovery mode (e.g., through a ADB).
- 🚫 "Device not defined in Fastboot – install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers and try another cable (preferably original).
- 🚫 "After the firmware there is no network, so it flew off. IMEI. Restore it through the Maui Menu or the Maui program META (MediaTek only).
⚠️ Warning: If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn't untie his Mi Account, it's almost impossible to unlock the device without his help. In such cases, contact the service center with a check about the purchase - sometimes re-tiing through the serial number helps.
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The most reliable way to avoid unlocking problems is to always link your phone to your Mi Account and enable backup to the cloud, and even if you forget your password, it takes no more than 5 minutes to recover.