How to remove the password from Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: all working methods of 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 remains a popular smartphone even years after its release, but many users face the problem of a locked screen, PIN-A code or fingerprint can turn a device into a brick, especially if your Mi Account is not connected or debugging is disabled. USB. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to unlock the Redmi Note 8 (including the Note 8 Pro and Note models). 8T), their pros, cons and risks.

It is important to understand that the methods differ in complexity and consequences: some allow you to save data, others lead to a complete reset, we will not offer “magic” programs to bypass the lock (most of them are fraud or malware), instead focusing on official and proven solutions that work on current versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14).

Before you start, answer the key question: is your Xiaomi account tied to your phone? If so, the chances of unlocking without losing data are much higher. If not, you will have to sacrifice information on your device. Also check if the phone has a Find Device feature on it, which can help in some scenarios.

1 Unlocking with Mi Account (if the phone is connected to the Internet)

The safest way to do this is to use a linked Mi Account, which works if:

• 📶 The phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Xiaomi account.
• 🔄 Synchronization is enabled on the device (usually activated by default).

If the conditions are met, after 5 failed attempts to enter the password, the system will offer the option "Forgot the password?" Click on it and follow the instructions:

1. Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
2. Confirm your identity via SMS or email (the code will come to the mail / phone).
3. Create a new unlock password.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone previously enabled Factory Reset via Mi Account (an option in security settings), once unlocked, the device can automatically reset. This is anti-theft protection, and you can not cancel it.

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If you do not remember the password from Mi Account, restore it through the official website account.xiaomi.com. Use the backup email or phone number specified during registration.

2. Recovery Mode reset (data loss)

If Mi Account is not tied or you don't remember the login details, you'll have a hard reset through Restore mode, which will delete all the data on your phone, including photos, contacts and apps, but will return access to the device, and is suitable for the Redmi Note 8 on any version of MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – you will be taken to the Recovery Mode menu (manage by the volume and power buttons).
4. Select the Wipe Data option → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (it will take 2-5 minutes).
6. Restart your phone via Reboot.

After the reset, the device will start as new. You will need to go through the initial setup, including the Mi Account binding (required, otherwise the phone will lock again after 24 hours).

Turn off the phone from charging

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged

Prepare a backup of important data (if you have access to a PC)

Remember the username/password from Mi Account to re-assign

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⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 8 firmware may require data entry from the Mi Account that was previously tied after resetting via Recovery. If you don't remember them, the phone will remain locked. In this case, only the official Xiaomi service center with the confirmation of ownership will help.

3. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔧 You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot.
• 📱 The phone's unlocked. OEM Unlock (option in the developer settings).
• 🔄 You are ready for possible data loss.

This is more difficult than resetting through Recovery, but sometimes allows you to bypass the Mi Account lock after the reset.

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Archive with firmware for Redmi Note 8 (download from the official website).

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot on PC.
2. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), continue.
4. Unpack the downloaded firmware and execute the command to unlock the bootloader: fastboot oem unlock Attention: this will erase all data!
5. Swipe the phone with the command: fastboot flash all (indicate the path to the firmware file).

It takes 10 to 20 minutes, and when you reboot, it's like new, but it's not tied to the old Mi Account.

4.Use of the “Find Device” function

If you have Find Device enabled on your phone, you can try unlocking it remotely, and this method works even if the phone is not currently connected to the Internet, and the command will go the first time you connect.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Select the Redmi Note 8 blocked from the device list.
3. Press Erase Device (Erase Device).
4. Confirm action. The phone will reset to factory settings the next time it connects to the network.

The downside is that the data will be lost, but you will avoid the risks associated with Fastboot or service centers, and it will not work if:

• 🚫 Find Device is disabled in the settings.
• 🔌 The phone never connected to the internet after setting up.
• 🔒 The device is linked to another Mi Account.

Reset via Recovery

Mi Account

Fastboot

Find Device (Remote Erasure)

None of the above.

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5. Official Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods fail (e.g., the phone requires Mi Account after a reset and you don’t remember it), you have to contact an authorized service center.

• 📄 You have a check or a box from your phone (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Phone not blacklisted (not stolen).
• 🔧 The service center has access to the Xiaomi databases.

The procedure can take anywhere from a few days to a week, and in some cases, you will need to pay (from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles depending on the region) and do not contact informal workshops, which often use illegal methods that can lead to IMEI blocking or update issues.

List of official Xiaomi service centers in Russia and CIS:

• 📍 Moscow: mi.com/service
• 📍 St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and other cities.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased with your hands or you cannot prove ownership, the service center has the right to refuse to unlock.

Alternative methods (risks and warnings)

There are dozens of “alternative” ways to unlock the Redmi Note 8 on the Internet, from using programs like Mi Flash Unlock to exploiting vulnerabilities in MIUI.

If you do decide to take a risk, remember:

• 🔐 90% of the free software to unlock Mi Account is phishing or viruses.
• 🔧 Wrong firmware through EDL It can turn a phone into a brick».
• 🚨 Xiaomi could be blocked IMEI devices for illegal manipulation.

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The only safe ways to unlock the Redmi Note 8 are official methods: Mi Account, Recovery/Fastboot reset, or service center. All other options carry risks to the device and your data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi Note 8