How to turn on Xiaomi phone without SIM-Detailed instructions: 2026

Have you bought Xiaomi without a SIM card or lost it and your phone refuses to turn on beyond the welcome screen? This is a problem that many smartphone owners of the brand know — MIUI often requires phone number confirmation on first launch. But there are several legal ways to get around this restriction without risking a warranty.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for including Xiaomi without SIM-Cards: from standard Wi-Fi activation to Mi Account bypassing locks, all instructions are current for 2020-2026 models (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) You will also learn why the phone asks for a SIM and how to avoid this problem in the future.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t turn on without SIM-map?

The reason is because of MIUI’s security policy, and since MIUI 12, Xiaomi has made it mandatory to link the device to a Mi Account or phone number.

• 🔒 Protection against theft (if the phone is stolen, it cannot be activated without the original device). SIM-cardholder).
• 📊 Statistics collection (the company tracks the geography of sales and user activity).
• 🛡️ Preventing the use of gray devices (brought from abroad without official localization).

In practice, this means that when you first turn on or after you reset your settings (Hard Reset), the system can request:

1. Insert SIM-Cards with a number that was previously associated with the device.
2. Authorization via Mi Account (if you have already created an account on this phone).
3. Connect to Wi-Fi to check device status (on some models)

⚠️ Warning: If you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner didn't untie his Mi Account, the device may be locked permanently.

Method 1: Activate via Wi-Fi (for new phones)

The easiest method is to connect to a Wi-Fi network before the request stage. SIM-This works for most Xiaomi, Redmi and other models. POCO s MIUI 13/14:

1. Turn on the phone, wait for the screen to select the language.
2. Select a language, region (Russia or Europe) and click Next.
3. At the stage of connecting to the network, skip the insert SIM-Maps (click to Miss or Connect later).
4. Connect to Wi-Fi by entering a password.
5. After connecting, the system can offer to log in to Mi Account – click Create an account or Sign in later.

If, after this, the phone still requires SIM-map, try it:

• 🔄 Reboot the device (clip the power supply) + Volume up for 10 seconds).
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes corporate networks block activation).
• ⏳ Wait 5-10 minutes on the connection screen – sometimes the system “hangs” and then skips on.

Try a mobile hotspot from another phone

Connect to 5 GHz Wi-Fi (if applicable)

Disable VPN on the router

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Method 2: Bypass Mi Account (if the phone has already been used)

If the phone has been activated before, but after reset requires SIM-You can use the attached Mi Account:

1. On the request screen SIM-Sign in to Mi Account (or Sign in).
2. Enter the email and password from the account that was used on this device.
3. If you do not remember the data, restore access through the official website (access to an email or phone number is required).

Important: If the previous owner did not untie the account, the phone can be locked forever, in this case only the official unlocker from Xiaomi will help (cost) ~$20–50).

Redmi (Note, K-series)

POCO (X, F-series)

Xiaomi (Numerical, T-series)

Black Shark

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Method 3: Using Temporary SIM-maps (to circumvent the check)

If the phone is persistently demanding SIM-You can use any active SIM card (even with a different number:

1. Put any work in your phone. SIM-card (for example, from another operator).
2. Wait until the system determines the network (the signal indicator will appear).
3. Click to Pass or Activate later (if you have one).
4. After successful inclusion, retrieve SIM-map.

This method works because MIUI It checks for network signal, not for specific number. SIM-card without money on the account or with an expired tariff (the main thing is that it is determined in the network).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro) after extraction SIM-You might have to use Mi Account or reset your phone to factory settings after activation.

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If you don't have a spare. SIM-Take it from a friend for 5 minutes or buy the cheapest in the salon (cost) ~50–100 rubles).

Method 4: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try resetting your settings via Fastboot mode, which will delete all data, but will bypass the lock. SIM-Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume Down for 10 seconds to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
5. In the program, select Clean All and flash the official firmware for your model.

After the phone is flashed, it will turn on as new, but:

• 🔄 All data will be erased.
• 🔓 The Mi Account (if any) will remain blocked.
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" with incorrect firmware.

Method 5: Bypassing the engineering menu (for older models)

On the phones with MIUI 11 and below (e.g. Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi Mi 9) you can use the engineering menu to bypass the check SIM-The order of the action:

1. On the activation screen, type ##4636## (test menu opens).
2. Go to the phone information section.
3. Click Turn off the radio (or Turn off the radio).
4. Return to the activation screen and try to skip the step from SIM-card.

If this method doesn’t work, try the alternative code:

##7659310##

It will open the Service Menu menu where you need to select Disable SIM Check (if you have one).

⚠️ Warning: The engineering menu is designed to test the device. Don't change other settings - this can lead to unstable phone operation.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, there are two options:

1. Official unlock via Xiaomi: Contact support via the site. Provide proof of purchase (check, warranty card).Pay for the unlock service (cost depends on the model).

Contacting the service center

• Find an authorized Xiaomi service in your city.
• Clarify the cost of unlocking Mi Account or bypassing verification SIM-map.
• Be prepared to present documents on the phone.

In extreme cases, you can sell the phone for spare parts or use it as a media player (without the possibility of calls).

• 🎵 Install firmware without checking SIM (For example, custom LineageOS).
• 📺 Connect to Wi-Fi and use it as a tablet.
• 🎮 Install game emulators (through the ADB).

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If the phone requires SIM-card after reset, never enter the details of someone else's Mi Account - this will lead to a permanent locking of the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about activation of Xiaomi without SIM-map