How to Recover a Password from a Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: All working methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 remains one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but many users face the problem of blocking due to a forgotten password from the Mi Account. Without access to the account, you will not be able to use branded services, synchronize data or even unlock the phone after a reset. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of password recovery, from official tools to technical workarounds that work on the Redmi Note 7 (including the Pro and Global/China ROM versions).

It's important to understand that Mi accounts are not just linked to your phone, but also to Xiaomi's cloud services, which means that password recovery may require confirmation via email, SMS, or even support. We'll look at different scenarios: when you have access to your email, when you don't have it, and what to do if your phone is completely locked, and we'll focus on security measures to ensure that once you've regained access, your account is not hacked by fraudsters.

Why Redmi Note 7 requires a password from your Mi Account

On Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the password from the Mi Account can be requested in several situations:

• 🔒 After resetting your settings (hard reset) – the phone requires confirmation of account ownership to protect against theft.
• 📱 When entering settings – some features (such as unlocking the bootloader) require authorization.
• ☁️ When synchronizing data – cloud backups, notes or photos in Mi Cloud are only available after you enter a password.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI — Sometimes the system asks for re-authorization.

The main feature of the Redmi Note 7 is the presence of hardware-based account binding to the device, which means that even after a reset via Recovery, the phone can remain locked if you do not enter the correct password. Unlike newer models (for example, the Redmi Note 10), where the lock is softened, on the Note 7, bypassing the security is more difficult.

⚠️ Note: If you bought a Redmi Note 7 with your hands and the previous owner did not untie his Mi Account, it is almost impossible to restore access on your own).

Method 1: Recover password through the official Mi website

The most reliable and legal method is to use the Xiaomi website recovery tool, which is suitable if you have access to an email or phone number associated with your account.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/retrievePassword.
2. Enter an email or phone attached to your account. On Redmi Note 7, you can find out by trying to type in any password, and the system will tell you the first letter of the mail.
3. Select the confirmation method: 📧 Email – a letter will come to the mail with a link for resetting. 📱 SMS — The code will come to the linked number (if it is confirmed in the account).

Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new password.

If you don't remember the email you're attached to, try entering your options. The system will tell you if there's an account with that email. On Redmi Note 7, you can also see the prompt in the settings: go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account - there may be a part of the address displayed.

Check the spam folder in the mail.

Make sure that the email is entered without typos.

Try another browser (e.g. Chrome instead of Safari)

Turn off VPN – it can block emails from Xiaomi

Wait. 5-10 Sometimes the letters come with a delay.-->

Method 2: Reset password via SMS (if the number is tied)

If you have a phone number attached and confirmed to your Mi Account, you can restore access via SMS, which works even if you don't remember the email.

Instructions:

1. On the recovery page (account.xiaomi.com), select the "Forgot your password?" tab.
2. Enter the phone number associated with your account (specify the country code, for example, +79123456789).
3. Click "Get a code" - the number will receive an SMS with a 6-digit code.
4. Enter the code on the site and set a new password.

On Redmi Note 7, you can find out if the phone is unlocked: go to Settings → The phone. → Status SIM-If the device is locked, try to remember which number you used when registering.

⚠️ Note: If your phone number has been changed or deleted from your account, this will not work, in which case you can try to restore access via email or contact Xiaomi support.

Method 3: Use backup email (if the primary is unavailable)

When you register a Mi Account, the system asks you to provide a backup email, and if you added one, you can restore access through it.

How to do this:

1. On the account login page, click "Forgot your password?".
2. Enter the primary email (even if it is not available).
3. The system will offer to send the code to a backup address - select this option.
4. Check the backup email and enter the received code.

How to apply:

1. Go to the support page: mi.com/global/support.
2. Select the "Mi Account" section and click "Contact Us".
3. Fill out the form by specifying: IMEI phone (you can find out on the box or via *#06#), Serial number (S/N - on the box or under the battery), Check or document confirming the purchase.

I bought a Redmi Note 7 from hand, the previous owner did not untidy the Mi Account.

The application period is 1 to 3 business days, and if the documents are in order, support can reset the account to the device, but on models in 2019 and older (including the Redmi Note 7), additional verification is sometimes required, such as a photo with an IMEI and a serial number.

Method 5: Alternative methods (for power users)

If the official methods did not work, you can try to bypass the lock through technical manipulations, these methods are only suitable for advanced users and can lead to data loss or phone breakdown.

Possible options:

• 🔧 Unlock bootloader – if the Redmi Note 7 unlocked Bootloader, you can flash custom recovery (for example, TWRP) But this requires unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool, which asks for authorization.
• 📱 Use of the EDL-It works by running the Emergency Download Mode through a programmer, but it requires special equipment and risks building the phone.
• 🔄 Reverse to the old version MIUI — Sometimes on old firmware, the Mi Account lock is not working properly and can be bypassed.

On the Redmi Note 7, the most realistic option is to run through Fastboot and delete your account files.

1. Unlock Bootloader (if it is blocked, it is impossible without a password).
2. Install ADB and Fastboot on PC.
3. Download the firmware for your model (for example, lavender_global_images... global version).
4. Run the command: fastboot flash userdata userdata.img (where userdata.img is a clean partition image).

⚠️ Warning: Any manipulation of the Redmi Note 7 firmware can lead to loss IMEI, If you don't have a camera that's not working or your phone is going to fail completely, you don't have to take risks and go to the service center.

adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f backup.ab

This will save apps, settings and some user data.-->

What to do if your Mi Account is hacked or deleted

If you suspect your account has been compromised (for example, login notifications from unknown devices are coming), act quickly:

1. Try to restore access through the official website immediately.
2. If the password is changed, click "Forgot the password?" and follow the instructions.
3. After recovery, enable two-factor authentication in your account settings.

If the account is deleted (for example, by mistake or fraud), you can restore it within 30 days through Xiaomi support.

• 📄 Provide screenshots or photos of Redmi Note 7 purchase check.
• 📧 Indicate all possible emails and numbers that may have been linked.
• 🔐 Describe the situation in as much detail as possible (last login date, attached devices, etc.).

In practice, it is a long process to restore a deleted account, and success is not guaranteed. If the Mi Account was the main one for syncing data, after deleting all backups in the Mi Cloud will be lost.

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Never buy Xiaomi with your hands without checking your Mi Account status! ask the seller to untie the device in your presence via Settings → Mi Account → Exit. If he refuses, this is an occasion to think about the fairness of the deal.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting your Mi Account on Redmi Note 7