How to restore Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: 5 proven ways

Losing access to Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4X is a problem that many users face, especially if the phone is locked after resetting or buying a used device. Without a tied account, you will not be able to use key features: data synchronization, cloud storage Mi Cloud, and in some cases even unlock the smartphone itself.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of recovery, from standard (via email and SMS) to alternative (bypass locking through Fastboot or appeal for support). Particular attention will be paid to the nuances associated with the Redmi 4X model (codename santoni), since the procedure may differ from new Xiaomi devices. If you bought the phone from hand and the previous owner did not untidy the account, here you will find a solution.

Why is there a problem with the Mi Account on Redmi 4X?

The reason Mi is blocked on Redmi 4X is usually one of three:

• 🔄 Reset settings without first logging out of your account. After Hard Reset, the phone requires you to enter your associated account details.
• 📱 Buying a used device where the previous owner did not untie his account. Xiaomi ties the device to the Mi ID firmware-level.
• 🔒 Suspicious activity: multiple failed attempts to enter or change SIM-Cards can cause temporary blocking.

The Redmi 4X (and other devices until 2018) has an outdated Mi Account protection system that does not support modern recovery methods via Google or Apple ID. This means that standard workarounds (for example, via FRP) do not work here.

⚠️ Note: If the phone is locked after firmware is flashed or EDL, You can only restore access to your Mi Account using the original email/A self-guided attempt to bypass the phone or through Xiaomi support could result in a full block. IMEI.

Method 1: Standard recovery via email or phone

If you remember the email or phone number associated with your account, use the official recovery procedure:

1. On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password? on English firmware).
2. Choose a Recovery Method: 📧 By email – the system will send a link to reset the password. 📱 Po Po Po SMS — A confirmation code will come to the linked number.

Follow the instructions on the screen. Once you successfully reset your password, the device unlocks automatically.

Redmi 4X with MIUI 9/10 firmware may not have SMS recovery option, in which case only email remains.

• 📂 Check the spam folder.
• ⏳ Wait up to 10 minutes – sometimes delays are linked to Xiaomi servers.
• 🔄 Try to request restoration again.

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If you don’t remember the email attached but the phone is unlocked (for example, after you bought it), try finding it in the settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account.
2. At the top of the screen will be displayed email (partially hidden).

Method 2: Recovery via backup email or phone number

If the main email is not available, but you provided a backup address or phone number when registering, use them:

1. On the password recovery page, select Another Login Method (or Try Another Way).
2. Please provide a backup email or phone number.
3. Confirm your identity through a code from an SMS or email.

On Redmi 4X with MIUI Global, backup email is displayed in your account settings (if the phone is unlocked).If the device is locked, the only way to do so is to recall backup data or call for support.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may request documents to confirm ownership of the account (passport, purchase check) if the recovery is through support. 4X This is true if the device was purchased before 2019, then the verification requirements are stricter.

Method 3: Unlocking via Fastboot (for power users)

If standard methods do not work and the phone is locked after reset, you can try to delete the Mi Account binding via Fastboot mode. This method is only suitable for Redmi 4X with an unlocked bootloader.

Important: The method requires a PC, USB Type-C cable, and installed ADB/Fastboot drivers. Wrong actions can lead to a device blink (complete failure).

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform Tools (or Mi Flash Tool for Xiaomi).
2. Turn off Redmi 4X and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices must display the serial number of the device.
4. Enter the command to delete Mi Account: fastboot erase frp or (for some firmware): fastboot erase persist
5. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

Once you reboot, the Mi Account lock should disappear. If not, try flashing your device through a Fastboot full reset.

Method 4: Appealing for Xiaomi

If all independent methods are exhausted, the official way remains – contact Xiaomi support.

• 📧 You don’t remember your email or phone number.
• 🔒 The device is locked after buying from hand.
• 🛠️ Previous methods have not worked.

For the Redmi 4X, the procedure is as follows:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and select Need Help?
2. Fill out the form with the device IMEI (you can find out via *#06# or on the box). Serial number (under the battery or in Settings → About phone). Proof of possession (check, warranty card, photo of the box with IMEI).

Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days) Support may request additional data or video with the device.

To speed up the process:

• 📸 Attach a photo of the box with IMEI and a check (if any).
• 🎥 Take a video where you can see it. IMEI phone-box.
• 📄 If the phone is bought with hands, ask the seller for his account details (if he agrees to help).

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If Xiaomi support doesn’t respond for more than a week, tweet Xiaomi or the Mi Community forum describing the problem.

Method 5: Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If the phone is locked and the standard methods don't work, you can try workarounds, which require technical skills and don't guarantee 100% results, but sometimes run on the Redmi 4X:

• 🔧 Firmware through EDL (Requires an authorized Xiaomi account and special equipment (EDL cable or boxing. more in the subject XDA.
• 📱 Exploiting vulnerabilities MIUI. On some versions of the firmware (for example, MIUI 9.6) can be bypassed by the lock through ADB, But this method is often closed with updates.
• 🔄 Firmware on custom firmware (like LineageOS) is risky, you can lose it. IMEI or functionality of the communication module.

For Redmi. 4X Snapdragon-powered 435 Sometimes it helps to use the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool with the choice of the clean all option. It is important to use the official firmware for your model (for example, use the official firmware for your model, santoni_global_images_V10.2.2.0.MCFMIXM).

⚠️ Note: Firmware through unofficial sources or modified files may lead to a block of Xiaomi account at the server level.

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Redmi 4X with firmware older than MIUI 11 often runs FRP reset by Fastboot. However, on newer versions (if the device has been updated), this method may not work.

What to do if nothing helps

If all of these methods have not worked, you have a few options:

• 📅 Wait 72 hours. Sometimes Xiaomi temporarily blocks an account when suspicious activity occurs (for example, after multiple login attempts). After 3 days, access can be restored automatically.
• 💰 Contact the service center. Some workshops have access to official unlocking tools (for example, through Xiaomi Authorized Service.
• 🔄 If the phone is locked at Mi level and unlocking is impossible, it can be sold for use as a part donor (screen, battery, camera).

Another caveat to the Redmi 4X is that if the device was released before 2018, Xiaomi support may refuse to unlock due to the expiration of the warranty, in which case only alternative solutions are left (for example, firmware through EDL with the risk of losing IMEI).

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting your Mi Account on Redmi 4X