Forgot Google login and password on Xiaomi? 7 ways to return access to the phone

Forgetting data from a Google account on a Xiaomi smartphone is a bad situation, but it is fixable. FRP-Factory Reset Protection, which locks the phone after resetting, unless you confirm the rights to the account, POCO Mi can turn into a nightmare: the phone requires you to enter a login and password that you do not remember, and the standard methods of recovery via email or other means of communication. SMS not working.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to get back to Xiaomi, even if you don’t remember the username or password from Google, from official recovery methods through accounts.google.com to bypassing the site. FRP Importantly, some methods require prior preparation (e.g. Mi Account binding), so read carefully - not all solutions will work in your situation.

If the phone is locked after a FRP-lock and you have never registered a Mi Account or tied it to the device, the chances of unlocking without losing data are minimal. EDL), We warn you that such actions may result in loss of warranty or irreversible data damage.

Why Xiaomi requires a Google account after a reset

Xiaomi smartphones (as well as all Android 5.1 devices)+) protected FRP (Factory Reset Protection: This feature is activated automatically if you are on your phone:

• 🔒 The screen lock was switched on (PIN, pattern lock, print).
• 📱 At least one Google account has been added.
• 🔄 Resetting was performed through Settings → Reset or Recovery.

Once reset, the system requires you to enter the last Google account associated with the phone to confirm that the owner is using the phone. If you forget your username or password, standard recovery methods (via email or phone number) may not work due to:

• 📧 Deleted or blocked Gmail account.
• 📱 Lack of access to the linked phone number.
• 🔐 Two-factor authentication that cannot be disabled without accessing your account.

⚠️ Note: If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn’t delete your Google account, it’s almost impossible to restore access without it. Fastboot/EDL (data-lost).

Xiaomi has an extra layer of protection, the Mi Account, which if it was tied to the device before it was reset, you can use it to unlock it. FRP data-free.

Method 1: Recovering Google Password through the Official Website

If you remember the login (email) of your Google account, but forgot the password, the first step is to try to restore access through the official page:

1. Open a browser on any device and click on the link: https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery.
2. Enter your email (or phone number if it was tied).
3. Click on “Forgot your password?” and follow the instructions.

The system will offer several recovery options:

• 📧 Send the code to a backup email.
• 📱 Send. SMS number-bound.
• 🔐 Use backup codes (if you have saved them).
• 📅 Answering the control questions (if they were set up).

If you have access to a backup email or phone number, follow Google's instructions. Once your password is successfully restored, go back to your phone and enter new details.

⚠️ Note: If you created a Google account a long time ago and haven’t used it in a few years, it could be deleted for inaction, in which case it can’t be restored – you will have to use alternative methods of unlocking it.

What if you don’t have access to a backup email/phone?

• Try to remember old email addresses that may have been linked.
• Check the Spam folder in your mailbox – sometimes emails from Google get there.
• If the account was created via work mail (for example, @company.com), turn in IT-department.

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If you remember a sample password but the system doesn't accept it, try entering it with different registers of letters (e.g. Password instead of password). Often users forget that the Caps Lock key was turned on when creating the password.

Method 2: Unlocking with Mi Account (if it was tied)

If your Xiaomi account was tied to Mi Account (Xiaomi account), you can use it to bypass it. FRP. This method works even if you forget your Google data, but remember the username / password from Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. On a locked screen. FRP Click on “Add Account” (or “Forgot pattern” if you need a pattern lock).
2. Select Sign in via Mi Account (some models may refer to this as Xiaomi Account).
3. Enter the username (email or phone number) and password from Mi Account.
4. Confirm your login via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

After successful login, the phone will unlock and you can add a new Google account or reset your old one.

What to do if you don’t remember your Mi Account?

• Try to restore your password through the official website.
• If your account is linked to a phone number, please ask SMS re-coded.
• Check the saved passwords in the browser (if previously logged in from this device).

Battery charge > 50%|Stable Wi-Fi connection|Standby email/repair-phone|PC with browser (in case of problems)

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Method 3: Bypass FRP Fastboot mode (for advanced users)

If you don’t remember data from either Google or Mi Account, then you only have to bypass hardware. FRP. One of the most reliable ways is to use Fastboot mode, which is suitable for most Xiaomi models, but requires a high level of security:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Special utilities (for example, Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot Scripts).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
3. Download the archive with FRP-bypassing your model (for example, Xiaomi_FRP_Tool.zip).
4. Unpack the archive and launch the file remove_frp.bat (for Windows or./remove_frp.sh (for Linux/Mac).
5. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to enter the command fastboot oem unlock or fastboot erase frp).

Warnings:

• ⚠️ This method resets all the data on the phone.
• ⚠️ In some models (POCO F3, Redmi K40) You may need to unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• ⚠️ Wrong commands in Fastboot can damage firmware.

⚠️ Note: On the new Xiaomi models (2023)+ round-about FRP Fastboot can be blocked. In this case, you will need to use the mode EDL (Emergency Download Mode, which requires special equipment (Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008) and knowledge.

On models with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi) 10C, POCO M4 Pro) circumvention FRP Fastboot is often impossible – you need to use utilities like SP Flash Tool or MTK Bypass.

Method 4: Use of service codes and hidden menus

Some Xiaomi models can be bypassed FRP It's not universal, but it can work on firmware devices. MIUI 10-12.

Option 1: through the emergency call menu

1. On the lock screen, click "Emergency Call".
2. Dial the code: ##4636### or #7780###.
3. If the Testing menu opens, look for Settings and try resetting your password.

Option 2: through Google Settings

1. On screen. FRP Click on the email input field and hold the text until the menu appears.
2. Select “Help” or “Help” – this can open the browser.
3. In your browser, go to accounts.google.com and try to restore access.

List of working codes for Xiaomi:

• 📱 ##4636## - phone and battery information.
• 🔧 ##7780## - Reset settings (without deleting data).
• 🔒 ##2846579## - Service menu (on some models).

⚠️ Note: Service codes may not work on new firmware MIUI 13/14. Some operators also block access to these menus.

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If the service codes don't work, try connecting your phone to Wi-Fi and then re-entering, and on some models, the codes are only activated when you connect to the network.

Method 5: Recovery Reset (with data loss)

If other methods didn't work, you can try hard resetting with Recovery, which will delete all the data on the phone, but can help you bypass it. FRP.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery.
3. Select “Wipe Data” or “Factory Reset” (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. After reset, select "Reboot".

What if you need to reset your Google account?

• 🔄 Reset again – sometimes double Wipe helps.
• 📥 Install firmware via Fastboot (see Method 3).
• 🔧 Use it. FRP-Circuitors (e.g. XiaomiTool) V2).

Warnings:

• ⚠️ This method deletes all data (photos, contacts, messages).
• ⚠️ In some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) Recovery reset does not remove FRP.

Method 6: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If you don't succeed in unlocking yourself, you just have to go to the official Xiaomi service center, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way.

What will be required:

• 📄 Document confirming the purchase (check, warranty card).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner.
• 📱 The phone itself (preferably with a charge) > 30%).

What the service will do:

• 🔧 Diagnose and determine the cause of the blockage.
• 🔐 Drop it. FRP via service utilities (e.g. Mi Flash Pro).
• 📲 Refuse the phone if necessary.

Cost and timing:

⚠️ Warning: If you bought your phone with your hands and you don't have any ID, the service center may refuse to unlock it, and then you only have to find private masters (but it's risky, you can run into scammers).

How to find the official Xiaomi service?

• 🌍 Go to the Xiaomi Service website.
• 📍 Enter your city in search.
• 📞 Call in advance and see if they are unlocking. FRP.

Method 7: Alternative methods (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try alternative methods, which require technical knowledge and don't guarantee 100% results, but sometimes save in desperate situations.

Method 1: Use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

If the phone was on debugging USB Before blocking, you can try to remove FRP through ADB:

adb shell


su




content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1




reboot

Method 2: Installation of custom Recovery (TWRP)

Some models of Xiaomi can be installed TWRP and throw it over FRP:

1. Download TWRP for your model from twrp.me.
2. Install it via Fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
3. V TWRP Go to Advanced» → «File Manager and delete files: /data/system/gesture.key /data/system/locksettings.db /data/system/locksettings.db-wal /data/system/locksettings.db-shm

Method 3: Bypassing OTG-cable

Some of the firmware can be connected OTG-cable and mouse to bypass the lock:

1. Connect. OTG-phone adapter and mouse.
2. On screen. FRP Click on the email input field and select "Insert».
3. If the keyboard opens, try inserting random characters to cause an error and access the settings.

⚠️ Note: These methods may disrupt your phone or cause you to lose warranty. Use them only if other methods have failed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Xiaomi