How to delete your password on Xiaomi: a complete guide with all the ways

A forgotten password on a Xiaomi smartphone is a situation that almost one in five users encounter. According to statistics from service centers, 18% of requests are related to unlocking devices after unsuccessful attempts to enter. PIN-Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several official and alternative password reset methods that do not require the use of specialists.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete passwords on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from standard reset via Mi Account to advanced methods using ADB and Fastboot. We will pay special attention to the nuances for devices with a locked bootloader and models based on MIUI 14/15. All instructions are tested on current firmware in 2026.

Before you start, consider that some methods cause complete loss of data (photos, contacts, messages). If the phone is backed up in Mi Cloud, it will be easier to recover information, and check if the phone is connected to a corporate account, in which case you may need confirmation from the administrator.

1. Reset password through Mi Account (official method)

The safest and most recommended way for Xiaomi is to use a tied Mi Account.It works on all models, including the Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5, provided that:

📱 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account
🔄 The phone is synchronized with the cloud

If at least one of the conditions is not met, go to the next section.

On the lock screen, enter the wrong password 5 times in a row.
The message will appear “Forgot the password?” – click on it.
Select "Restore via Mi Account" and enter the login details.
Confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
Create a new password or disable the lock altogether.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ After resetting the password, you may need to re-activate Find Device in the security settings, without which some functions (such as remote management) will not be available.

📊 What Unlocking Method Have You Tried Before?

Mi Account

Hard Reset

ADB/Fastboot

I've been to the service.

Never blocked.

2. Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (full reset)

If Mi Account is lost or the phone is not connected to the Internet, there is a hard reset through the recovery menu, which removes all data from the device without recovery, but is guaranteed to unlock the phone.

The instructions are suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the old (Redmi 4X, Mi A1) and new (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, POCO X6 Pro).

☑️ Preparation for Hard Reset

Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds)Connect the charger (the battery must be charged at least 30%)Make sure there are no important unsaved data on your phone.Prepare. PIN-code SIM-Cards (required after resetting)

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Follow the steps:

Turn off the phone (if it is frozen - press Power + Volume up for 15 seconds).
Click the combination: For most models: Power + Volume up For POCO F1/F2/F3: Power + Volume down For Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: Power + Volume up + Loudness down (hold 10 seconds)

Recovery

"Wipe Data"

"Wipe All Data"

"Reboot"

Model	Combination for Recovery	Features
Xiaomi 13/14 series	Food + Volume up	Menu in Chinese - look for the character" (data cleanup)
Redmi Note 10/11/12	Food + Volume up	After the reset, you will need to re-link the Mi Account
POCO X3/X4/X5	Food + Volume up	Recovery has English (Language button)
Xiaomi Mi A2/A3 (Android One)	Food + Volume Down	Reset takes up to 10 minutes – do not interrupt the process!

⚠️ Warning: Hard Reset devices with a bootloader may be asked to enter the old Mi Account data, if you don't remember it, the phone will turn into a brick, in which case only the official service center will help.

3. Unlock through ADB (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is suitable if the phone is debugging over USB and has access to the computer. It is one of the few ways to save data when you reset your password, but it requires preparation.

Before you start, check:

🖥️ The PC has installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools (you can download from the official website)
🔌 You have the original. USB-cable (cheap cables may not transmit data)
📱 The phone was debugging enabled (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)

If everything is ready, follow the instructions:

Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and execute: adb devices If the device appears in the list, go further. If not, check the drivers or cable.
Enter the commands in turn: 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
After resetting, the password will be reset.

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If the su command doesn't work, you don't have root rights on your phone, in which case you can try an alternative method via Fastboot (described in the next section).

This works on MIUI 12-15, but may not work on the latest updates due to tightening security.If the password is still there after the reboot, try repeating the steps or use Fastboot.

4. Password reset via Fastboot (for a blocked bootloader)

If USB debugging is disabled and Mi Account is not tied, the method is still Fastboot, which is more complicated than previous ones, but is effective even on devices with a locked bootloader (provided you know the data from Mi Account).

You'll need:

🖥️ Computer with Mi Flash Tool and Fastboot drivers installed
🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set)
📱 Phone with a charge of at least 50%

Step-by-step:

Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: For most models: Power + Volume down (hold 10 seconds) For POCO F5: Power + Volume up + Volume down

fastboot devices

firmware for your model

Xiaomi

Fastboot

Recovery

C:\MIUI\

Mi Flash Tool

Refresh

Clean All

Flash

Wait for the process to complete (10-15 minutes) and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Anti-Rollback Protection (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) firmware MIUI Fastboot can cause a hard brick. Always use the latest firmware!

What to do if the Mi Flash Tool is in error?

If a firmware error occurs "flash not done", try: 1. Reinstall Xiaomi drivers manually through Device Manager. 2. Use another. USB-port USB 2.0 on the back of your PC). 3. Disable the antivirus and Windows firewall. 4. Try another version of the Mi Flash Tool (e.g. 2018 instead of the last). If the error persists, it may be that the phone has a damaged partition. EFS — In this case, only the service center will help.

5. Alternative methods (for specific cases)

If the standard methods didn’t work, consider these options:

5.1 Unlocking through Find Device (remote)

Find Device in Mi Cloud allows you not only to find a lost phone, but also to remotely reset your password.

Go to i.mi.com and log in.
Select the locked device in the list.
Click "Delete Data" (this will result in a complete reset).
After restarting the phone, set it up as new.

The method works only if the phone is enabled Find Device and has access to the Internet.

5.2. Use of service codes (for older models)

On some Xiaomi devices of 2016-2018 release (for example, Redmi 3S, Mi Max) you can reset your password through the engineering menu:

Dial on the dial keyboard: ##7378423###
Go to Service Tests → Security → Erase FRP.
Confirm the reset.

On newer models, this method does not work due to tighter safety.

5.3. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of these methods work, the official service remains, and the cost of unlocking in 2026 is:

💰 1 500–3 000 ₽ — Resetting your password without losing data (if possible)
💰 3 000–5 000 ₽ — reflashing IMEI (severance EFS)

Before the service visit:

📄 Bring a check or a box from your phone (to confirm ownership).
🔐 Make sure the phone has disabled the “Dump Protection” feature (if not, a police report may be required).

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If the phone is bought from hand and tied to someone else's Mi Account, it is almost impossible to unlock it without the help of the previous owner, in such cases, service centers deny service by law (Article 13.11 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation on unauthorized access).

6.How to avoid blocking in the future

To avoid the problem of forgotten passwords again, follow these tips:

🔐 Use biometric unlocking (fingerprint or facial recognition) as a backup method.
📱 Regularly sync data with Mi Cloud (photos, contacts, SMS).
📝 Write down your Mi Account password in a secure location (for example, in Bitwarden or KeePass password manager).
🔄 Enable Find Device in your security settings – this will help you remotely unlock your phone.
🛠️ Check periodically if the debugging is disabled USB post-update MIUI.

We also recommend setting up automatic backup:

Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup.
Select "Backup in Mi Cloud".
Specify what data to save (contacts, messages, application settings).
Click on "Create a backup."

If you often forget passwords, consider using an autocomplete password manager. For example, MIUI 14+ has a built-in Mi Browser Password Manager that syncs with your Xiaomi account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting your password on Xiaomi

❓ Can passwords be deleted without data loss?

Yes, but only if the phone is debugging on USB and has access to the computer (the ADB method).

❓ The phone requires an old password after Hard Reset?

This means that the device has FRP activated, and you need to enter data from the Mi Account that was tied to the phone before the reset, and if you don't remember it, contact the service center with proof of purchase.

❓ Does the way with ADB on MIUI 15?

Since MIUI 14, Xiaomi has tightened protections, and standard ADB password reset commands may not work. In this case, try: Use Fastboot with full flashing. Restore access via Mi Account (if your phone is connected to the Internet).

❓ Can I unlock my phone if it’s tied to someone else’s Mi Account?

No, it's not possible without the help of the previous owner. Xiaomi blocks this kind of activity at the firmware level. The only legal way is to submit it to the service center: a contract of sale (if the phone is bought with hands), a check from the store (if you bought a new one), a report to the police about fraud (if the phone is stolen).

❓ How long does it take to unlock at the service center?

The time depends on the complexity: 🕒 1-2 hours – standard password reset. 🕒 1-3 days – if you need to reflash with restoration IMEI. 🕒 5-7 days – if you need to unlock the bootloader through an official request to Xiaomi.