How to find out the password from the account on the Xiaomi phone: official and alternative methods

Forgotten password from Xiaomi account or lock screen is one of the most common problems among owners of smartphones Redmi, POCO According to statistics from service centers, one in five people makes such a complaint, and in 2023, the number of requests for unblocking increased by 30% due to the company's tightening security policy. SMS-Mi Account requires more complex manipulations, especially if the phone is not tied to a mail or number.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to return access to the device, from official tools to technical workarounds. Importantly, the methods are different for cases when you forgot the password from the Mi Account (Xiaomi account) or from locking the screen (PIN, pattern lock, print, and note that after the April update, MIUI 14.0.5 Some old vulnerabilities have been closed, so the instructions for 2022-2023 may not work.

1. password recovery through the official Mi Account website

The most reliable and legal way is to use the recovery service on account.xiaomi.com.

• 📧 You have access to a linked mail or phone number.
• 🔐 You remember the control question (if it was set up).
• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (to confirm via the SMS/email).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the recovery page.
2. Enter your login (email or phone) and click “Next”.
3. Select the confirmation method: SMS, Email or Check Question.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new password.

⚠️ Note: If you don't remember the email linked, try entering all the possible email options you've used before. The system will tell you if there is an account with that address. Also check the Spam folder - an email from Xiaomi can get there.

2 Unlocking through Mi Unlock Tool (for locked screen)

If you forgot. PIN-You can use the Mi Unlock Tool, the code, the pattern lock or the lock screen password, but remember the data from the Mi Account, you can use the official Mi Unlock Tool. This method works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and other models. POCO steerable MIUI 12–14.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (Mac is not supported).
• 🔌 USB-cable (original or qualitative analogue).
• 📱 The battery charge of the phone is at least 60%.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Unpack the archive and launch the file miflash_unlock.exe on behalf of the administrator.
3. Sign in to your Mi Account in the program (use the same data as on your phone).
4. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power button + Volume down.
5. Connect the device to the PC and wait for the definition in the program.
6. Press Unlock and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: Once unlocked, all data on your phone will be deleted! also note that Xiaomi can block the ability to unlock for 72-720 hours (depending on the model) if you have previously tried to bypass the protection.

Download the official utility from the Xiaomi website|Ensure that your account is not blocked for suspicious activity|Disable antivirus on PC (it can block drivers)|Prepare original USB-cable-->

3. Recovery Mode reset (if you don't remember the Mi Account password)

If you don't remember Mi Account data and can't use official methods, you'll have a hard reset via Recovery Mode, which will delete all the data on your phone, including photos, contacts and apps, but will return access to the device.

How to log in to Recovery Mode:

• Turn off the phone.
• Press the Power button + Volume up for 10-15 seconds.
• Release the buttons when the Mi logo appears.

Next:

1. Select the language (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
2. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
4. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) POCO F1) After the reset, you may need to enter data from the Mi Account that was previously tied, and if you don't remember it, the phone will turn into a brick, you will need to contact the service center.

4. Bypassing the lock via ADB (for power users)

The method is suitable if the phone is debugging on USB and you have previously connected it to this computer. Otherwise, the method will not work. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to delete the file with the lock password without erasing the rest of the data.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 🔌 USB-data-couple.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

adb shell


su




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




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




rm /data/system/locksettings.db




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal




rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm




reboot

After restarting, the screen lock will be reset. ⚠️ Attention: On new versions MIUI 13-14, this method may not work due to increased protection, and after execution of commands, some functions may fail (for example, a fingerprint).

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If USB debugging has been disabled, try enabling it via Fastboot mode using the fastboot oem enable-adb command. This will only work on some models with the bootloader unlocked.

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If none of the methods worked, the official service remains. Xiaomi provides the service of unlocking the documents confirming the purchase.

• 🔒 Phone requires data from Mi Account after reset.
• 📱 The device was bought from hands and tied to someone else’s account.
• 🔧 Previous methods led to software failure.

What will be required:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (if the phone was officially purchased).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner.
• 📱 The device itself (preferably with a charge of at least 30%).

The cost of the service varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model and the reason for the lock, and in some cases (for example, if the phone is listed in the database of stolen ones), unlocking may be denied.

📍 The addresses of the service centers can be found on the official website. The average unblocking time is 1-3 working days.

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The official service is the only legal way to unlock your phone if you don’t remember the details from your Mi Account and can’t confirm ownership of the device.

6. Alternative methods (at your own risk)

Offers to bypass the lock through third-party programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool or FRP Bypass are available online, and we do not recommend using them for the following reasons:

• 🛡️ Virus risk: Most ‘breakers’ contain malware or spyware.
• 🔒 Previous articleBlocking your account: Xiaomi may permanently ban your Mi Account for trying to bypass.
• 💥 Data loss: Unofficial methods often lead to a device's "brick.

If you do, use a virtual machine or a separate computer to minimize the risk, and remember, after this manipulation, the phone may lose its warranty.

⚠️ Note: Forums are often advised to use EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a method for running your phone through the Mi Flash Tool, which only works on older models (Redmi). 4X, Mi 5) and requires an authorized developer account, which is blocked on new devices.

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