How to remove the password from the phone Xiaomi Redmi 9A: official and alternative methods

Forgot the password from Xiaomi Redmi 9A and can not unlock the phone? This situation is familiar to many users — especially if the device has been lying idle for a long time or it was presented with already installed protection. Fortunately, there are several ways to remove the screen lock, and not all of them require a factory reset. In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including official tools from Xiaomi and workarounds for experienced users.

It is important to understand that the difficulty level depends on the type of lock: a pattern lock is usually easier to get around than a pattern lock. PIN-The code or password from the Mi Account also plays a role in the firmware version on Redmi. 9A s MIUI 12.5 and later, some life hacks stopped working, and we took these nuances into account and put together relevant solutions for 2026.

Before you start, check:

• 🔌 Battery charge (at least 30% to avoid switching off during the procedure)
• 📡 Backup (if your phone is synced to Mi Cloud)
• 🔧 Access to a computer (required for some methods)

1. Reset password through the Mi Account (official method)

The most reliable method is if the phone is tied to a Xiaomi account, which works even when the screen is locked, but requires access to the email or phone number specified during registration.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, tap Forgot password? (or Forgot password? on English firmware).
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
3. Confirm your identity through SMS-code.
4. Create a new password or pattern lock.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work if the phone is not connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• ❌ Requires memorized data from your Mi Account
• ✅ Stores all the data on the phone

⚠️ Note: If the phone is enabled Find Device after 5 failed attempts to enter the Redmi password 9A It can be blocked for 24 hours, and then you just have to wait or use alternative methods.

2. Unlock through Recovery Mode (with data loss)

If you don't have a Mi Account attached or you don't remember the login details, you'll have to use a hardware reset, which removes all data from your phone, including photos, contacts and apps, but is guaranteed to remove any lock.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off Redmi 9A with a long press of the power button.
2. Press Volume Up + Power Button at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
5. Once completed, select Reboot to reboot.

Important: Some versions of MIUI may require you to enter a password from your Mi Account in the Recovery menu even to reset. If this is your case, move on to the next method.

Record the IMEI of your phone (on the box or under the battery)

Check the battery (minimum 50%)

Prepare. SIM-post-reset activation card

Download the latest firmware for Redmi 9A (in case of problems)

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* Only if USB debugging has been enabled previously

3.Using Fastboot and Mi Flash Tool (for advanced)

If a standard Recovery reset doesn’t work because of an account link, you can flash your phone in Fastboot mode, a method that requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool program.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11
• 🔌 USB-cable (original from Xiaomi)
• 📦 Firmware for Redmi 9A (download from the official website)
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version)

Instructions:

1. Install Xiaomi and Mi Flash Tool drivers on PC.
2. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Press Volume Down + Power button.
3. Connect Redmi 9A to your computer. Android Bootloader Interface should appear in the Device Manager.
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware (.tgz format) and press Refresh → Flash.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot firmware completely erases data sections and cache, including data about the binding to the Mi Account. However, if the phone was blocked through Find Device, after firmware, you may need to enter a login / password when you first turn on.

4. Bypassing the lock via ADB (if debugging is enabled)

This is the only way to remove a password without losing data, but it only works if USB Debugging has been activated in the developer settings before. If you haven't enabled this feature, skip the section.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform Tools.
2. Connect Redmi 9A to your computer and open the command line in the adb folder.
3. Enter the commands in order: adb devices (to display your device) 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
4. After the reboot, the screen lock will be reset.

Alternative (if the first one fails):

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.ChooseLockGeneric


adb shell input text 1234




adb shell input keyevent 66

This sequence is trying to establish a new PIN-1234 over the old.

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If the phone is not identified in adb devices, try switching USB connectivity mode to File Transfer (MTP) in the notification curtain. Also check if the firewall blocks the connection.

5. Alternative methods (for specific cases)

If none of the above methods worked, consider these options:

• 📞 Contact the service center Xiaomi: Official centers can unlock the phone on the purchase documents (check or warranty card.
• 🔧 Using box to unlock: Special devices (such as UFi Box or Octoplus) can reset locks through testpoints.

Unlocking Myths That Don’t Work:

• ❌ Call to a locked phone (does not remove the lock on the phone) MIUI)
• ❌ Holding the Home button (on Redmi) 9A There's no physical button)
• ❌ Reset via #7780## (not working on modern Xiaomi)

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users have problems with carelessness or ignorance of nuances. TOP-3 Mistakes in unlocking Redmi 9A:

1. Use of informal firmware: Forum firmware (e.g. 4PDA) may contain viruses or may not be suitable for your model. Always download firmware from Xiaomi's official website.
2. Interrupting the firmware process: If you turn off your phone while you're running through Fastboot, it can turn into a brick (it won't turn on at all).
3. Ignoring backup: Even if you plan to save data, backup via Mi Cloud or adb backup. In 30% of cases, unlocking results in file loss.

How to check if the unlocking was successful?

• 📱 The phone boots to the desktop without asking for a password
• 🔓 In the security settings (Settings) → Password and security: no active lock
• 📲 You can set a new password/pattern lock

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If the phone requires a password from the Mi Account when it is first turned on, it means that the device was tied to the Find Device function, in which case only an official contact with the purchase documents will help.

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