How to find out or reset your password on Xiaomi Redmi: step-by-step instructions

A forgotten password on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is a situation that one in five users encounter, according to service center statistics. Unlike other brands, MIUI phones have unique security mechanisms that make it difficult to access unauthorized access. But that doesn’t mean unlocking is impossible. In this article, we’ll look at 5 legal ways to restore access, from standard MIUI features to technical workarounds that work even without a Xiaomi account attached.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the type of lock. PIN-Mi Account code or password: We will describe each scenario in detail, identify the risks (e.g., data loss when reset via Fastboot), and provide alternatives to store information. If you’re looking for a way to get around factory locks after buying a used phone, there’s a separate section at the end of the article with warnings about fraudulent schemes.

1. Recovery via Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

The most reliable and recommended method by the manufacturer is to use a linked Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the email and password from Xiaomi account.
• 🔄 Find Device has been activated in the settings.

After 5 failed attempts to enter a password, the system will offer the option "Forgot your password?". Click on it and follow the instructions:

1. Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
2. Confirm your identity through SMS-code.
3. Create a new unlock password.

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If you have two-factor authentication enabled (2FA), you'll need access to a backup code or an authentication application, and you won't be able to restore access through your account without that.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was bought with hands and the previous owner did not untie his account, this method will not work.

2 Unlocking through Find Device

Xiaomi’s Find Device feature allows you not only to track your phone, but also to remotely unlock it, which is applicable if:

• 🌍 The device has access to the Internet.
• 📍 The "Find Device" function was activated in the settings (Settings) → Mi Account → Find the device).
• 🔓 You are logged in to the same Mi Account on another device.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select the blocked Redmi from the list of devices.
3. Click "Unlock the device" and confirm the action.

After that, the phone will be unlocked, but all data will be erased (except for the files on the phone). SD-This method is similar to remote resetting to factory settings.

3. Reset password via Recovery Mode

If Xiaomi’s account is lost and the phone is not connected to the Internet, the option of a Recovery Mode reset remains, which deletes all data but returns access to the device.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select a language (e.g. English).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data and confirm the action.

Once rebooted, the phone will be as new as it is, without password, but without your files, which is suitable for the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other MIUI 12-14 models.

Turn it off. SIM-map SD-card (if any)

Charge your phone at least 50%

Prepare a backup (if you have access to the PC)

Make sure you know the data from the Mi Account (required for activation after reset)-->

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) K50) After resetting via Recovery, you may need to enter data from the Mi Account that was previously tied, and if you don't know this data, the phone will turn into a brick - you will need official unlock through the service center.

4 Password bypass via Fastboot (for advanced users)

Fastboot is suitable for users who have experience with ADB and command line, allowing you to reset your password without losing data, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Unlocked bootloader (if not - see spoiler below).

Password resetting instructions:

adb shell


su




rm /data/system/gesture.key # for pattern lock




rm /data/system/password.key # for PIN/password




reboot

Once rebooted, the password will be reset, but fingerprints and account data will have to be reset, a technique that works on Redmi with MIUI 11-14, but may not work on newer models with enhanced security (such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro+).

5. Official unlock through Xiaomi Service Center

If all previous methods have failed, you can contact an authorized Xiaomi service center, which is the only legal way to unlock if:

• 📄 You have a check or a warranty card on your phone.
• 🔐 The phone is blocked by the previous owner (purchase of used goods).
• 🔧 Unlockable via Mi Account or Fastboot.

The cost of the service varies from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles depending on the model and the reason for the lock, and in some cases, it may be necessary to provide a passport to confirm the property.

⚠️ Warning: Avoid "gray" service centers that offer undocumented unlocking, often involving fraud (e.g., data theft or spyware installation). mi.com/global/service.

6. Fraudulent schemes and how to avoid them

The Internet is full of sentences like "I'll get my password in 5 minutes!" or "I'll unlock any Xiaomi remotely." Most of them are fraud. Common schemes:

• 💳 The scammers ask for money to be transferred for "unlocking" and then disappear.
• 📧 Phishing sites: Fake pages that simulate Mi Account login to steal usernames/passwords.
• 🔓 You can download this software, you can get a virus or spyware.

How to identify fraudsters:

• 🚩 Ask for payment before the result (real services take money after unlocking).
• 🚩 100% guaranteed without reference to the Xiaomi account.
• 🚩 Requires remote access to your PC.

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The only safe ways to unlock is through official Xiaomi channels (Mi Account, service center) or reset via Recovery/Fastboot (with loss of data).

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi Redmi