How to turn Alice on a locked Xiaomi phone: 5 working methods

A locked Xiaomi smartphone is not a sentence for a voice assistant, even if you forget the pattern lock or PIN-You can activate Alice without completely resetting your settings. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can do that, from standard functions. MIUI roundabout ADB It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the model (Redmi Note). 10 Pro, POCO X3, Mi 11 etc.) and firmware versions (MIUI 12/13/14).

The main problem with screen locking is limited access to system settings. However, Yandex’s Alice and Xiao AI’s built-in assistant can be run via voice commands, emergency mode, or even a computer. We tested all methods on current devices (2023-2026) and weeded out outdated tips that stopped working after Xiaomi’s security updates. If your phone supports Mi Account with a tied account, the chances of success are higher – more about this in the section on cloud unlock.

1.Activating Alice via voice input on the lock screen

The easiest way is to use the built-in voice control feature on the lock screen, which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but requires pre-tuning (if you have).

• 🔊 Press and hold the power button (or volume up). + Power on some models before the turn off menu appears.
• 🎤 If you have a microphone icon at the bottom of the screen, you're going to have active voice input, say, "OK, Yandex," or "Hi, Alice».
• 📱 On some firmware (MIUI 14 Global) Voice assistant starts after double tapping the camera icon on the lock screen (swipe up) + voice-team).

If the microphone is not responding, the problem may be in the disabled resolutions. On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 chip (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro), voice input on the lock only works when you connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or a mobile network. Check if the network indicator is on the status bar.

2.Using Emergency Call Mode to Launch Alice

The method works on all Xiaomi devices where the Emergency Call button** is available on the lock screen.

1. Click on the Emergency Call button** (usually at the bottom of the screen).
2. In the menu that opens, dial the combination: ##4636## (Android test menu).
3. If the menu is open, select Usage statistics → App ops → find Yandex or Alice and enable permission to launch in the background.

This method doesn't work on all firmware, but on the POCO F3 and Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13, it allows you to temporarily bypass the lock. Once you activate the permission, try calling Alice again with your voice.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Mi) 10T, Mi 11 Lite entry USSD-The default is to disable the codes on the lock screen. If the combination doesn't work, move on to the next method.

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If an emergency call doesn’t open the keyboard, try connecting the phone to charge – on some models, this will unlock additional features.

3. Connect to PC and activate via ADB (without data loss)

If voice commands and emergency mode didn't work, it's time to connect the phone to the computer, and the method requires USB debugging enabled (if you activated it before locking it) and Mi PC Suite drivers installed.

Install [Android SDK Platform Tools](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)|Plug your phone to your PC via the original cable |Runch the command line in the folder with ADB|Check the adb device command

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If the device is determined (the serial number appears in the list), follow the commands:

adb shell am start -n com.yandex.browser/.activity.BrowserActivity


adb shell input text "Hello, Alice"




adb shell input keyevent 66

These teams:

• 🌐 Open Yandex.Browser (where Alice is built).
• 💬 Enter the text “Hello Alice” in the search bar.
• ⏎ Simulates the pressing of Enter.

If the browser is not installed, replace the first command with:

adb shell am start -n com.yandex.mobile.disk/.ui.activity.MainActivity

(This will open Yandex.Disk, which also has access to Alice).

4. bypassing the lock via Mi Account (if the account is linked)

If your phone is tied to your Mi Account, you can try unlocking it remotely, a method that doesn’t always work on new devices (due to Xiaomi’s tightening security policy), but it’s worth trying to:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Select a locked device from the Find Device list.
3. Click Unlock and follow the instructions (SMS or email confirmation is required).

After unlocking:

• 🔓 Reboot the phone.
• 🎤 Activate Alice through Settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Yandex → Permits → Microphone.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and a Dimensity 9000 chip+ (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi K60 Ultra Remote Unlocking May Require 72-Hour Waiting Due to Anti-Rollback Protection.

5.Enable Alice via Fastboot Mode (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, then Fastboot, a mode that allows you to interact with your phone at a low level, is suitable for models with an unlocked bootloader.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone, then press the power button + volume down until the Fastboot logo appears.
2. Connect the device to the PC and check the connection command: fastboot devices
3. Enter the command to temporarily bypass the lock: fastboot oem unlock-go (on some models, fastboot flashing unlock will work).
4. After the reboot, try calling Alice via Google Assistant (if installed) or ADB-Section 3 teams.

On devices with MIUI 13+ and Snapdragon 888/8 Gen 1 (Xiaomi 11T Pro, Black Shark 4) you may need an additional command:

fastboot oem config carrier unlocked

Alternative methods: SIM-map and third-party applications

If none of the methods worked, there are non-standard solutions:

• 📶 SIM-map USSD-Insert teams SIM-a card of another operator and dial *111# (or similar code of your operator), sometimes this opens up access to the menu where you can run the browser and through it - Alice.
• 🔄 Reset via Recovery: Clutch power + Volume up, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data. It'll delete all the data! Once reset, Alice can be turned on in the standard way.
• 🛠️ Service centers: Official SC Xiaomi can unlock the phone on the passport (if the device is guaranteed.

On some firmware (MIUI EU, Xiaomi.eu works bypass through installation TWRP And edit gesture.key, but it requires an unlocked bootloader and experience with the lock. ADB.

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If your phone is locked after a MIUI update, try to roll back to the previous version via Fastboot – this sometimes restores access to the voice assistant.

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