How to Sign In to Xiaomi Phone After Settings Reset: The Complete 2026 Guide

Why does Xiaomi smartphone require a password after resetting?

You have performed a reset on Xiaomi Redmi, POCO or Mi, but after restarting, the device requests Mi Account information or PIN-This is the standard Factory Reset Protection feature (FRP), Xiaomi has implemented in firmware based on Android 5.1+. The goal is to prevent unauthorized use of the phone after theft or loss.

The problem arises in three cases:

  • 🔄 You forgot the Mi Account data associated with the device.
  • 🔐 The phone was bought from hand, and the previous owner did not untie the account.
  • 📱 The device was leaked unofficial software, which led to a security conflict.

In this article, 5 working methods for bypassing locks after a hard reset, including official and alternative solutions, are relevant for Xiaomi models on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, released from 2018 to 2026.

📊 Your Xiaomi phone is locked after you have
Reset via Recovery
Resetting in settings
Hand-held shopping
Firmware updates
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Method 1: Sign in via the tied Mi Account (official method)

If you remember the username and password from Mi Account, which was tied to the phone before the reset, use the official unlock procedure:

  1. On the lock screen, select Sign in via Mi Account (or Forgot password?).
  2. Enter the email or phone number used for registration.
  3. Confirm the entrance through SMS-code.
  4. Create a new one. PIN-code or graphical key for the device.

⚠️ Note: If an account was created more than 30 days ago and is not linked to a phone number, Xiaomi may request additional verification (passport photo or purchase check.

☑️ What to do if you don't come SMS-code

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Method 2: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If you don't remember Mi Account data, but you have access to Fastboot Mode, you can try resetting protection via the command line.This method requires a PC with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool tool.

Step-by-step:

  1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
  2. Connect the device to the PC through USB-cable.
  3. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version).
  4. Unpack the archive with firmware and launch MiFlash.exe.
  5. In the Select field, specify the path to the firmware folder, then press Refresh - the program must detect the device.
  6. Select Clean All and Lock mode and press Flash.

⚠️ Warning: This method completely erases all data, including internal memory (userdata) after firmware, the phone will become "clean", but loses the warranty if it was active.

What if MiFlash can’t see the phone?
1. Install Qualcomm drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008 manually through Windows Device Manager. 2. Try another one. USB-cable (original from Xiaomi). 3. Turn off driver signatures in Windows (click Win) + X → Command Prompt (Administrator) and enter bcdedit /set nointegritychecks on).

Method 3: Bypassing FRP through Recovery and EDL modes

For Xiaomi models on Qualcomm processors (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro), there is an alternative way to bypass FRP via EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode).

You'll need:

  • 🖥️ Windows PC 10/11.
  • 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).
  • 📦 QFil or Xiaomi Model Supports EDL? Do you need to log in to Mi Account? Redmi Note 11/12 ✅ Yes. ❌ No (for firmware before) MIUI 13) POCO F4/F5 ✅ Yes. ✅ Yes (starting with HyperOS) Mi 11 Ultra ❌ No (only via Fastboot) ✅ Yes, Redmi. 9A/9C ✅ Yes. ❌ No.