How to find out the password from the Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 7: official and alternative methods

A forgotten Google account password on Xiaomi Redmi 7 can be a major problem: without it, you won’t be able to download apps from the Play Market, sync contacts, or even unlock your device after resetting your settings. Unlike social media passwords, restoring access to your Google account requires a special approach — especially on devices with MIUI, where additional security features are integrated.

This article will not just list the standard ways to recover a password, but will reveal the nuances of working with Xiaomi Redmi 7, from the features of Factory Reset Protection (FRP) to bypassing two-step authentication. We will also analyze the risks of using gray methods (like a reset via Fastboot) and explain why they can lead to a complete lockdown of the device 72 hours after unsuccessful login attempts. All instructions are adapted to Android 9 Pie and MIUI 10/11, which were originally installed on Redmi 7.

Why Standard Password Recovery May Not Work on Xiaomi Redmi 7

The problem with restoring access to a Redmi 7 Google account is often due to three key factors:

• 🔒 FRP-Factory Reset Protection: After resetting, the system requires you to enter the data of the last Google account associated with it. This mechanism works more aggressively on Xiaomi than on pure Android.
• 📱 MIUI-Add-on: The branded shell adds an extra layer of verification, even if you restore the password through email.
• 🔄 Outdated cache data: after update MIUI through OTA Sometimes synchronization settings are lost, because of which the restored password is not applied immediately.

For example, if you're trying to retrieve account.google.com from another device, the system may request confirmation via SMS or backup mail, but Redmi 7 may still have a "This device was reset. Enter the last account" error, which is because MIUI caches FRP data separately from the main system.

⚠️ Note: If you bought Redmi 7 handheld and the previous owner did not untie your Google account, none of the legal methods will not help - you will need to contact the seller to remove the device from his list of trusted in the Google settings. ADB or Fastboot will lead to hard-brick (full "brick") device.

Method 1: Recover passwords through the official Google website (the most secure)

This method is suitable if you have access to a backup email or phone number associated with your account.On Redmi 7, it is important to consider that after password recovery, additional device reboot may be required to apply the changes.

1. Open a browser on any device and go to accounts.google.com.
2. Click "Forgot your email or password?" → "Forgot your password."
3. Enter an email account that is linked to Redmi 7 and follow the instructions, and the system will prompt you to send the code to a backup email or phone.
4. After changing the password, do not rush to enter it on your smartphone - first perform the actions from the checklist below.

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If you have a password error on Redmi 7 after you have restored it, try to enter it manually (without autocomplete), as MIUI sometimes conflicts with password managers.

On Xiaomi Redmi 7, it can take up to 10 minutes to sync data with Google servers after changing your password. If the login still doesn’t pass, check if Flight Mode is turned on or if VPN access is blocked (for example, Xiaomi’s Mi VPN).

Method 2: Use Google backup codes (if two-step authentication is enabled)

If your account activated two-factor authentication (2FA), you could save backup codes when you set up, and you can apply them on Redmi 7 even without access to the main confirmation device.

Where to look for backup codes:

• 📄 (if they were to be printed, they would be in the 2FA).
• 📧 In a Google email with the topic “Backup Codes for Your Account".
• 🔐 Password Manager (if saved as a note, for example, in Mi Password Manager).

How to use the code on Redmi 7:

1. On the Google account login screen, click "Another Login Method".
2. Select "Enter backup code."
3. Enter one of the 10 digit codes (each code is disposable).

⚠️ Note: If you have used all 10 backup codes, new ones can only be generated after you log in. MIUI 10 Sometimes there is a bug when the system asks for the code again – in this case, cleaning the data of the Google Play Services app will help (but this will delete all synchronized data!).

Method 3: Bypass FRP through MIUI settings (device owners only)

This method works if you own Redmi 7 but you forgot your Google password after resetting, and it works thanks to a vulnerability in MIUI that allows you to add a new account in parallel with the one that is blocked.

Step-by-step:

1. On the greeting screen after reset, select a language and connect to Wi-Fi.
2. At the stage of logging into a Google account, click "Add Account" (not "Sign in").
3. Select Google and enter any other account (e.g., a backup account).
4. After you sign in, go to Settings → Accounts → Google and delete your old account.

Important: This method will not work if:

• 🔐 It's on the device. MIUI 12+.
• 📱 Redmi 7 was bought from hands and tied to someone else’s account.
• 🔄 You have already tried to reset the settings through Fastboot.

Method 4: Reset via Mi Account (only for Xiaomi-linked accounts)

If the Redmi 7 had a Xiaomi Account attached, it can be used to unlock the device without Google passwords, a method officially supported by Xiaomi but requires proof of identity.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. In the Devices section, find your Redmi 7 (by IMEI or model name).
3. Click "Find the device" → "Unlock".
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After unlocking through Mi Account, you will still need to:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 📱 Enter the Mi Account password when you first turn on.
• 🔒 Add a new Google account (the old one can be deleted).

⚠️ Note: If you do not remember the data from Mi Account, you can only restore them through your passport or SNILS (for users from Russia). Xiaomi does not provide support for restoring access without identity documents.

Method 5: Alternative methods (risky and illegal)

On Redmi 7, there are often tips for bypassing FRP through ADB, Fastboot, or special firmware.

On the Redmi 7 with MIUI 11+, any unofficial FRP bypass results in a hidden timer activation: if the device is not unlocked within 72 hours, it will lock permanently and require repairs at Xiaomi's service center.

What to do if nothing helps: A call for support

If all of these methods do not work, there are two options:

1. Calling for support for Google: 📧 Write to support.@google.com topical "FRP Lock on Xiaomi Redmi 7". 📄 Attach scans of documents confirming the purchase of the device. 🔠 Indicate IMEI phone (you can find it on a box or under a battery).
2. Contact with Xiaomi: 📞 Call the Russian Call Center: 8 800 775-66-66 (call-off). 🏢 Contact the service center with a check for purchase.

The timeframe for processing a request in Google is up to 5 working days, in Xiaomi - up to 3 days. If the device was bought by hand, the chances of unlocking are minimal: both companies require proof of ownership.

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The only legal way to unlock Redmi 7 with someone else’s Google account is to provide documents from the previous owner or proof of purchase of the device (contract, check).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recovering Google password on Xiaomi Redmi 7