How to remove passwords from applications on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but its owners often face the problem of blocked applications.

In this article, we’ll look at three working methods for removing passwords from Redmi Note 9 apps (including Pro/Pro Max models) that have been confirmed by users on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, and we’ll look at both standard security settings and technical techniques for power users.

Why apps require a password on Redmi Note 9

Application blocking in MIUI is implemented through the Second Space module or App Lock module.

• 🔒 You have set the lock yourself in the Settings → Passwords and security → Application lockdown
• 👤 Someone else (like a child) activated the function through Parental Control.
• 📱 The smartphone previously belonged to another owner, and the password remained from the past user
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Security settings are lost (rarely, but it happens on versions 12.5–14.0.3)

Important: If the password is installed through Google Smart Lock or third-party apps (such as AppLock), standard MIUI methods will not work – a separate instruction will be required.

Method 1: Remove passwords through MIUI settings

The easiest method is if you remember the current password from the lock or Mi Account. MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Passwords and Security
2. Select Application Lock (or Second Space if used)
3. Enter your current password (or confirm with a fingerprint if tied)
4. Click on the app icon from which you want to remove the lock
5. Move the slider to the off position. or press Remove the password.

If the item Block applications is not in the menu, it means:

• 📌 The function is disabled in your version MIUI (Check the settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI)
• 📌 Password is installed through third-party software (see Method 3)

⚠️ Warning: If the app stops opening after the lock is disabled, restart your smartphone. MIUI 13 requires restarting com.miui.securitycenter via Settings → Annexes → Application management → Show All (3 points) → Show system-based.

Method 2: Reset password through ADB (for advanced)

If you have forgotten your password, but you have access to debugging USB (USB Debugging, you can remove the lock via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). The method works on the Redmi Note. 9/9 Pro/9S unlocked loader or debugging enabled.

Procedure:

1. Download ADB Tools on PC
2. Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode)
3. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type:

adb shell


su




pm clear com.miui.securitycenter




pm clear com.xiaomi.finddevice




reboot

After the reboot:

• 🔓 Password from App Lock will be reset
• 🔓 Second Space Settings Return to Factory
• ⚠️ All stored fingerprints and graphic keys will also be deleted.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB root-free can cause Google Pay and Mi Pay to fail due to security certificate reset.Untie your bank cards before the procedure!

Method 3: Removing password through reset to factory settings

The last resort is hard reset, which removes all data from your smartphone, including passwords from apps.

• 🔐 You don’t remember the password from your Mi Account.
• 📵 Debugging by USB not included
• 🔧 ADB-teams didn't work out

How to reset:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 9.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up for 10 seconds
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data
4. Confirm the action (use volume buttons to navigate)

After discharge:

• ✅ All passwords from the applications will be deleted
• ❌ Deleting photos, contacts and installed programs
• 🔄 You will need to re-link your Mi Account.

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Before reset, remove the microSD card, the data will be stored on it, and if the card is encrypted, its contents will become unavailable after hard reset.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove the password, Redmi Note 9 users often face typical problems:

1. Error "Cannot remove the lock" Reason: The smartphone is tied to Mi Account, and confirmation is required via SMS/email. Solution: Enter the data from the Xiaomi account in the unlock menu.
2. ADB gives you a "device unauthorized" reason: The smartphone doesn't have access to that computer. Solution: Connect the device, unlock the screen, and confirm debugging in the pop-up window.
3. After the reset, the password from the banking application Reason: Password is set at the level of the application itself (for example, SberBank Online), not MIUI. Solution: Use the access recovery function in the banking application itself.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: firmware 14.0.4+ Changed locking mechanism
• 🔒 Presence TWRP Recovery: with custom recovery, you can delete lock files manually
• 🛠️ bootloader status: on a locked bootloader some commands ADB not working

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On MIUI 14.0.6+, App Lock is integrated into Mi Security, and may require Google Play services to be upgraded to 23.18+ to disable it.

Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

When standard methods do not work, there are non-obvious solutions:

1. Full flashing of the smartphone via Mi Flash will remove all locks, but requires an unlocked bootloader and PC. Detailed instructions are on the official Xiaomi website.
2. Bypass Safe Mode Boot in Safe Mode (Plug Power → Click "Switch off"), then delete the com.miui.securitycenter app data in the settings.
3. If the smartphone is guaranteed, Xiaomi can remove the lock on the purchase document. the cost of the service is from 800 to 1500 rubles (2026).

For Redmi Note models 9 Pro with Snapdragon processor 720G There is an exploit through Fastboot that allows you to reset frp and mi_account However, the method requires technical skills and can lead to a device breaking down.

How to prevent repeated blocking

To avoid problems in the future:

• 📝 Write the password from App Lock to the password manager (for example, Bitwarden or Google Password Manager)
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI: In new versions, bugs with spontaneous blocking are corrected
• 👤 Turn off Parental Controls if you don't use them: Settings → Passwords and security → Parental control
• 🔧 Check your settings after updates: sometimes MIUI Resetting permissions for Second Space

If you often forget passwords, consider alternatives:

• 🔐 Use a graphical key instead of a digital password
• 👆 Set up face unlock or fingerprint
• 📱 Install a third-party AppLock with recovery function (e.g. Norton App Lock)

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Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi added the “Trusted Devices” feature – you can unlock apps with a second phone via Bluetooth if the primary password is lost.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions