How to remove the password from the applications on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways to unlock

Forgot the password from the Xiaomi Redmi 10 app, or just want to disable it? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones with MIUI firmware, where the password lock function is activated in just two clicks. Fortunately, you can remove protection in several ways, from standard settings to bypassing through ADB or resetting data.

In this article, we'll discuss 5 working methods, including the hidden MIUI 12/13/14 features that will help you remove your password even if you've forgotten it. Importantly, some methods require access to your Mi Account or superuser rights, which we'll warn you about in advance, start with the simplest and end with radical measures for complex cases.

1. Standard method: disabling password through MIUI settings

If you remember the application password or Mi Account, the quickest way is to use the built-in MIUI settings.This method works on all firmware versions for Redmi 10 (including Redmi 10 2022, Redmi 10C, Redmi 10A) and does not require additional tools.

Instructions:

📱 Open the Settings menu → Passwords and security.
🔒 Select Application Block (or Privacy) → Blocking applications in older versions MIUI).
🔑 Enter the current password from your Mi Account or PIN-lock-code.
❌ Click on the basket icon or switch next to the desired app to remove protection.

If the app lock option is not on the menu, then the function is disabled at the firmware level, in which case try alternative methods from the following sections.

☑️ Preparation for password removal

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)Make sure you know the password from your Mi Account.Connect your phone to Wi-Fi for backupBattery charge of at least 30%

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⚠️ Note: If you use a guest mode or profile to work in MIUI, Application locking can be linked to the main profile. Switch to it in the notification bar before changing the settings.

2. reset password through Mi Account (if you forgot the PIN)

Forgot the password from blocking applications, but the attached Mi Account is active? You can restore access through the Xiaomi cloud service, which works even if the phone is not currently connected to the Internet, as long as you have previously logged in to your account.

Step-by-step:

Go to account.xiaomi.com from any device.
Sign in with the same account as Redmi 10.
In the Devices → Find the device, select your smartphone.
Click Unlock the screen (a feature is available if the Find the device option in the phone settings was previously activated).
Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After that, all lock passwords (including app protection) will be reset, and it’s important that this method only works if the phone has enabled Find Device and has been online at least once in the past 24 hours.

📊 How often do you forget your passwords from apps?

Never forget.

Rarely, but it happens.

Often, you have to reset.

Using the password manager.

Bypassing the blocking through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail, you can delete your password using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires USB Debugging and computer access enabled, but is independent of MIUI version or Mi Account status.

What you need:

🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and installed Xiaomi drivers.
🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
📦 Utility. ADB Tools by Google.

Instructions:

Activate Developer Mode on Redmi 10: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on your smartphone screen.
Open the command prompt (or Terminal) in the ADB folder and do:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider


adb shell pm clear com.miui.guardprovider

These commands will delete the data from the Guard Provider app, which is responsible for locking, and after the phone is restarted, the password from the apps will be removed.

What if the ADB can’t see the device?

1. Check if debugging is included on USB 2. Install Xiaomi drivers from the official website (Support section). 3. Try another one. USB-4 Restart your phone and computer. 5. execute adb kill-server on the command line, then adb start-server.

4. Resetting settings to factory (last resort)

If none of the previous methods worked, the radical solution is a complete reset, which will remove all data from your phone, including passwords, accounts and installed apps, and use it only as a last resort by backing up beforehand.

How to reset:

🔄 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
📱 Choose to Erase All Data (or Hard Reset in some versions) MIUI).
🔐 Enter the password from the Mi Account (if requested) or PIN-lock-screen.
✅ Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (it will take). 5-10 minute).

Once reset, the phone will reboot to the out-of-the-box state, and all the app locks will be removed, but you'll have to reconfigure the device.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 10s models MIUI 13+ After the reset, you may need to re-assign the Mi Account. If you forget your account details, your phone may remain locked.

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Before reset, remove the memory card (if any) – it will not be affected, but the data on it will not be available until reauthorization.

5. Alternative methods: Safe Mode and third-party utilities

If the standard methods did not work, and you do not want to reset, you can try two additional options: downloading to Safe Mode or using specialized programs like Mi Unlock Tool.

Method 1: Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

In this mode, all third-party applications, including the MIUI lock modules, are disabled.

Turn off the phone.
Press the Power button before the Redmi logo appears.
Once the logo appears, press and hold the Volume Down button until the phone boots up.
In the lower right corner of the screen will appear the inscription Safe mode.
Try to open the blocked application – if the lock is removed, delete the Guard Provider application data in the settings.

Method 2: Unlocking programs

There are utilities like Mi Account Unlock Tool or Xiaomi Tool V2 that can reset MIUI passwords, but they come with risks:

🚨 Possibility of installing malware.
🔧 The need to unlock the bootloader (bootloader).
📵 The risk of “bricking” the phone in case of an error.

We don't recommend these methods to novice users, and if you do decide to try them out, do so at your own risk by backing up beforehand.

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Safe Mode is the only official way to bypass the lock without losing data, but it doesn’t work on all versions of MIUI.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the key features of each method in the table:

Method	Password required	Loss of data	Difficulty	It's working on MIUI 14.
MIUI settings	✅ Yes.	❌ No.	⭐	✅ Yes.
Recovery through Mi Account	✅ Yes (from the account)	❌ No.	⭐⭐	✅ Yes.
ADB	❌ No.	❌ No.	⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.
Resetting settings	✅ Yes/No	✅ Complete.	⭐	✅ Yes.
Safe Mode	❌ No.	❌ No.	⭐⭐	⚠️ Partially.

For most users, the best solution is a combination of MIUI settings (if you remember the password) or recovery through Mi Account. The method with ADB is suitable for those who are ready to understand the technical nuances, and leave the reset for an emergency.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting passwords from apps

❓ Can you remove the password from the applications without resetting data?

Yes, in most cases. Use the standard MIUI settings (if you remember the password), Mi Account recovery or ADB method. Data reset is only required if other methods have not worked.

❓ Why you need a password from Mi Account again after resetting your settings?

Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi introduced Factory Reset Protection (FRP) protection, which means that if a phone had a Mi Account tied on it, it would need to enter its unlock details after reset, which doesn't apply to app passwords, but can lock the phone itself.

❓ Does this work on the Redmi 10 Pro or Redmi Note 10?

Yes, all of the methods described are suitable for the entire Redmi 10 line (including Redmi 10 Prime, Redmi 10 Power, Redmi Note 10, etc.), as they work on the basis of MIUI. The exception is some custom firmware, where paths to system files can be changed.

❓ Can I bypass the lock through Recovery Mode?

No, Recovery Mode in Xiaomi doesn’t allow you to edit your app lock settings.The most you can do is reset your phone to factory settings (as described in Section 4), but it will delete all data.

❓ What to do if you forget your Mi Account password?

Restor access via the official account.xiaomi.com (Forgot the password button?). If you have a phone number or email attached, you will receive a link to reset. Without access to the associated contacts, you can not restore your account - contact Xiaomi with documents on your phone.