How to remove password from applications on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Forgot the password from the Xiaomi app, or just want to remove the intrusive lock? In the MIUI ecosystem, password protection is a useful feature for privacy, but sometimes it becomes a hindrance. For example, when you buy a used phone with a lock already set up or accidentally activate it in the settings. Fortunately, you can remove the password in several ways, from standard to radical.

In this article, we’ll break down all the current techniques for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices based on MIUI 12-15, including bypassing through your Mi Account, resetting settings and even technical loopholes for power users. Importantly, some methods require access to the basic settings of the phone, so link Mi Account to the device in advance – this will make recovery easier.

If you are looking for a solution for a particular model (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), all the instructions are universal – only the differences in the location of menu items. For older versions of MIUI 11 and below, some methods may not work, but we will indicate alternatives.

1. Delete password through MIUI settings (if you remember it)

The easiest way is to disable locking in the security menu if you have access to your phone’s primary password or fingerprint, a technique that works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and up.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Passwords and security → Application lockdown.
• 🔒 Enter your current password (or use biometrics if configured).
• ❌ Click on the basket icon in the upper right corner or select Remove all passwords.
• 🔄 Confirm the action – the lock will be removed from all applications.

If you don’t have App Block on the menu, try an alternative route: Settings → Apps → Permissions → Special Permissions → Application Blocking. On some firmware (e.g. MIUI for the global version), the name may differ – look for App Lock.

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

If you don't remember the password for blocking apps, but your phone is linked to your Mi Account, you can use the Restore feature, which only works when you're on an active Internet connection and if you've previously logged in to your device.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Account.
2. Make sure you are logged in. If not, sign in with the same account as the locked device.
3. Return to Settings → Passwords and Security → Blocking applications.
4. Click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password? in English firmware).
5. Select recovery via Mi Account and confirm the action by SMS or email.

Important: If the phone was bought with hands and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, this method will not work, in which case a complete reset will be required (see section 4).

3. disable the lock via Safe Mode (Security Mode)

A little-known way is to load your phone in Safe Mode, where all third-party apps, including system lock, are disabled, a method that works for Xiaomi on MIUI 13-15, but may not work on custom firmware.

How to start Safe Mode:

• 🔄 Turn off the phone.
• 🔘 Press the power button until the logo appears. MI.
• 👆 Once the logo appears, release the power button and hold the volume button until the phone boots up.
• 🛡️ In the lower left corner of the screen will appear the inscription Safe mode.

In this mode:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find the Security app (or Security in Russian).
3. Click Stop, then Clear the data.
4. Restart your phone in normal mode – the app lock should reset.

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the Security app will remove all security settings, including fingerprints and faces, and after rebooting, you will need to reconfigure the screen unlock.

4. Full reset (Hard Reset) - a radical method

If no one has worked, it will be factory reset, which will delete all data from the phone, including app passwords, but also erase photos, contacts and installed programs. We recommend backing up through Settings → About Phone → Backup (if the phone is still unlocked).

How to perform the reset:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 🔄 Select to delete all data (or Factory Reset).
• 🔒 Enter the screen unlock password (if requested).
• ✅ Confirm the action – the phone will restart and begin the cleaning process.

After discharge:

• 📲 The phone will be like new – you will need to reconfigure Mi Account, Wi-Fi and other settings.
• 🔓 Application blocking will be automatically disabled.
• 📥 Restore data from backup (if it was created).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F5) After reset, you may need to enter the data of the previous Mi Account, if the phone was linked to the account of the previous owner. Without this data, the phone will turn into a brick!

5. Technical methods for experienced users (ADB, TWRP)

If you are familiar with USB debugging or custom firmware, you can remove the password to block applications through ADB or TWRP. These methods are risky and require skills, but sometimes they are the only way out.

Method 1: Removal via ADB

It will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Commands to execute:

adb shell


su




pm clear com.miui.guardprovider




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider

Method 2: Editing files via TWRP

If the phone has a custom TWRP recap, you can manually delete the lock files:

1. Load to TWRP (clip Power + Volume Up).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete files: /data/system/locksettings.db /data/system/locksettings.db-wal /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
4. Reboot the phone.

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Before using ADB or TWRP, make a full backup of data through TWRP or the Mi Flash Tool program. A mistake in commands can lead to data loss or "bricking" the phone.

Alternative solutions: bypass without discharge

If neither of these methods works, try the workarounds:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: Sometimes, after the system update, the lock is reset. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📱 Installation of other firmware: Flashing to the global or European version MIUI via Fastboot can remove the lock (but requires an unlocked bootloader).
• 🛠️ Xiaomi official service centers can remove the lock on the purchase documents (even without knowing the password).

Critical information: On devices with a MediaTek chip (such as Redmi 9A or POCO M3), resetting a password through the SP Flash Tool can result in loss of IMEI.

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