How to block the device Xiaomi: from PIN-pre-hard-reset

Forgot your phone in a cafe, lost your smartphone in the subway, or just want to protect your personal data from outsiders? Blocking Xiaomi devices is the first step to the security of your information. PIN-The code is locked before it's remotely locked through Mi Account, but how to set up the lock correctly so that it works in a critical situation, and what to do if access is already lost?

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to block Xiaomi devices from smartphones (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 to smartwatches (Mi Band 8) and tablets (Pad 6) MIUI, And if you've already encountered a problem, we'll tell you how to unlock the gadget without losing data.

1. Screen lock: PIN, password and pattern lock

The most basic but effective way of protecting the screen is to lock the screen. MIUI three-way: PIN-code (4-6 digits), password (letters) + numbers and pattern lock (pattern) which one to choose?

The most secure password is the one that's harder to guess or guess. PIN-The code is more convenient for everyday use, and the pattern lock is the fastest, but also the most vulnerable (fingerprints on the screen can give a pattern).

• 🔢 PIN-code: minimum length is 4 digits recommended 6. Do not use dates of birth or repeating numbers (e.g. 1234 or 0000).
• 🔑 Password: minimum 8 characters, with the obligatory inclusion of letters (cap and lowercase) and numbers: Xia0mi!23.
• 🎨 pattern lock: the pattern should affect at least 4 points and not form simple figures (cross, square).

To set or change the lock:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Screen Lock.
2. Select the type of lock and follow the instructions.
3. Turn on the option to show notifications on the locked screen if you want to see important alerts.

⚠️ Note: If you forget your password or PIN-code, unlock the device without resetting the data will not be possible (requires Mi Account!

2. Remote lock through Mi Account

If a device is lost or stolen, you can block it remotely via Mi Account, which works for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, provided that:

• 📱 The device is tied to the Mi Account.
• 📶 It has mobile internet or Wi-Fi enabled.
• 🔋 Battery level above 10%.

Instructions for remote locking:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select the Devices tab and find the lost gadget.
3. Click Find the device, then Lock.
4. Please provide a new password to unlock (it will replace the old one).
5. A message with a new password will come to the attached email.

Once you lock your contact number (if you have provided it), and access to your data will be restricted, it is important that if an attacker resets your settings, the device will remain linked to your account and will not activate without your consent (Mi Cloud Activation Lock).

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3. Blocking through Find Device

The function of Finding the device in MIUI Not only does it track the location of the gadget, but it also blocks it, erases data, or turns on the beep. SIM-Card retrieved (when connected to Wi-Fi).

How to turn on the function in advance:

1. Open Settings → Mi Account → Find the device.
2. Activate the switch and confirm the permissions.
3. Make sure that the security settings have enabled the option to Allow Lock and Reset.

If the device is lost:

1. Go to Mi Cloud or use the Find Device app on another Xiaomi smartphone.
2. Select the lost device and press Lock.
3. Ask the finder for a message (e.g., "Reward! Call +7...").

⚠️ Note: If the device is disconnected, the lock command will only be executed the next time you connect to the network. To increase the chances, activate the option Notify when you connect to the network in the Find Device settings.

4 Hard Reset as a last resort

If you forget your lock password and can't unlock your device through Mi Account, you only have to hard reset, which removes all data from your device, including photos, messages and apps, and only use it if other methods don't work.

Instructions for Xiaomi smartphones:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the buttons Power and Volume up at the same time (on some models – Volume down).
3. Wait for the Mi logo to appear and release the buttons – you will be taken to Recovery Mode.
4. With the volume buttons, select Wipe Data (or Clear Data) and confirm the choice with the power button.
5. After reset, select Reboot to reboot.

For devices with MIUI 12+, the path may be different:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate developer mode)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Unlock OEM (enable)




Then reset through Recovery Mode.

⚠️ Note: After a hard reset, the device may require data entry Mi Account, which was previously tied. If you do not remember the password, unlock the smartphone will be impossible without contacting the Xiaomi service center (you will need a check or box to confirm ownership).

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Before selling or transferring the device to another person, be sure to reset via Settings → Reset → Delete all data.This will remove the binding to the Mi Account and avoid problems for the new owner.

5. Blocking Xiaomi smart devices (watches, bracelets, speakers)

It's not just smartphones that need locking, but Mi Watch smartwatches, Mi Band fitness bracelets, and Mi Smart Speaker speakers also store personal data.

• ⌚ Mi Band 7/8: The lock is enabled in the Mi Fitness application (Device Profile) → Security → Screen lock. You can set it up. PIN-code or link unlock to a smartphone.
• ⌚ Mi Watch / Watch S1: In the clock settings, select the Lock Screen → Set the password. PIN and graphical key.
• 🔊 Mi Smart Speaker: Blocking voice purchases is configured in the Mi Home app → Settings → Security of payments).

For smartwatches and bracelets, remote locking is also available through the Mi Fitness app:

1. Open the app and select the device.
2. Go to Settings. → Security.
3. Click Lock the device and confirm the action.

If a smart device is lost, it can be untethered from your account via Mi Home or Mi Fitness to prevent access to health or payment data.

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Xiaomi smart devices are automatically locked when removed from your hand (for bracelets) or if you are inactive for a long time.

6.How to unlock a Xiaomi device after locking

If you lock a device and you don't remember your password, there are several ways to re-enable it, and their effectiveness depends on what security measures were set up in advance.

Method 1: Mi Account (if the device is tied)

If the device is enabled synchronization with Mi Account, you can unlock it as follows:

1. On the locked screen, click Forgot your password.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Follow the instructions for resetting your password (the code will come to the mail or SMS).

Method 2: Find My Device (Google)

If your device has enabled Google Account and Internet:

1. Go to Find My Device.
2. Select the locked device.
3. Click Lock the device and set a new password.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for advanced users)

If other methods don't work, you can try resetting the lock via Fastboot. You'll need a computer and a USB cable:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools.
2. Connect the device turned off to the PC, holding Volume down + Power.
3. In the command line, type: fastboot oem unlock (some devices will require an unlock code from Xiaomi).

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking through Fastboot resets all data and can result in a bootloader lock if the device has not been officially unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi blocking