How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro without a password: all working ways in 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the brand's most popular smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face the problem of a locked screen, PIN-A code or password can turn a phone into a brick if you don't know how to do it. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to unblock it, from official methods through Mi Account to radical reset via Fastboot.

It is important to understand that some methods will lead to complete loss of data (photos, messages, applications), so they should be used only if there are no other options. We will also tell you how to bypass the locking of Xiaomi account (Mi Account) after a reset – this is a common problem for owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro with global firmware.

If you bought a phone with your hands and the previous owner did not remove the link to your account, it will be extremely difficult (sometimes impossible) to unlock the device without his data.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The safest method is if you have access to the email or phone number associated with your Xiaomi account, which is suitable for cases where you simply forgot the lock screen password, but remember the data from the Mi Account.

Instructions:

• 📱 On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password? on English firmware).
• 🔑 Enter the email or phone number associated with your Mi Account.
• 📧 The confirmation code will arrive to the mail / phone - enter it in the appropriate field.
• 🔓 Create a new password or pattern lock.

⚠️ Note: If the Find Device function was enabled on the phone, after 5 failed attempts to enter the password, the phone may lock for 24 hours.

This method works on all versions of MIUI, including the latest updates for the Redmi Note 8 Pro. If the buttons Forgot the password? no, then the phone is disabled sync with Mi Account, and you will have to use alternative methods.

2.Reset via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

A radical method that erases all data from your phone, including photos, contacts and installed apps, only use it if other methods have failed or you have a backup.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up simultaneously and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (may be in Chinese or English).
4. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select the Wipe Data item (or in Chinese).
5. Confirm the action by choosing Wipe All Data.
6. After the process is complete, select Reboot to reboot.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware may require you to enter data from the Mi Account that was tied to the phone before the reset, after Hard Reset. If you don't know this data, the phone will turn into a brick».

Backup important data (if the phone is unlocked)

Charge your phone at least 50%

Make sure you know the data from Mi Account (if tied)

Prepare. SIM-resetting card-->

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method is suitable if Recovery Mode is not available or the phone does not respond to buttons.Requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool program.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📥 Mi Flash Tool Programming.
• 📄 Firmware for Redmi Note 8 Pro (Fastboot version).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down to enter Fastboot mode (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh – the program must detect the device.
5. Press Flash and wait for the process to complete (5-10 minutes).

Once flashed, the phone will look like new, but all data will be deleted, a method that also helps if the phone is stuck on the Mi logo or not turned on.

4.Use of ADB (for unlocked bootloader)

It works if you have USB debugging on your phone and unlock the bootloader, and it's good for password removal without losing data, but it requires some pre-preparedness.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the commands in order: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/password.key rm /data/system/locksettings.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot

After the reboot, the password will be reset, and if the commands don't work, it means that the phone is not unlocked or debugging is disabled.

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If you often forget passwords, turn on the Smart Lock feature in the Redmi Note 8 Pro settings, which allows you to automatically unlock your phone in trusted places (home, work) or when you connect to trusted devices (such as a smartwatch).

5.Backpassing Mi Account lock after reset

One of the most frustrating problems after Hard Reset is a request for data from Mi Account, which was tied to the phone, and if you don't know the username/password, the phone will become useless.

Official means:

• 📩 Contact Xiaomi with a check to buy (if the phone is bought with a new one).
• 🔄 Try to restore access to Mi Account through the official website.

Unofficial methods (at your own risk):

• 🛠️ Use special firmware with Mi Account bypass (for example, through the SP Flash Tool).
• 📱 Reflash your phone to custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

⚠️ Note: Unofficial Mi Account bypassing practices may violate Xiaomi’s terms of use and result in device locking.

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If you buy the Redmi Note 8 Pro from hand, be sure to check if the phone is untied from the previous Mi Account. Ask the seller to reset your settings and make sure that no account data is required after the reboot.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If all of these methods fail, there are still a few options:

Xiaomi Service Center:

• 📍 Official centers can unlock the phone using the purchase document (even without the data from the Mi Account).
• 💰 Cost of the service: from 1000 to 3000 rubles (depending on the region).

Unlocking programs:

• 💻 Miracle Box, UFi Box – paid tools for service centers.
• ⚠️ The risk of damaging your phone if used incorrectly.

Flashing through EDL:

• 🔧 Emergency Download Mode allows you to flash your phone even with a locked bootloader.
• 🛑 It requires special equipment (EDL cable or Deep Flash Cable).

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking the Redmi Note 8 Pro