How to unlock Xiaomi if you forget your graphical password: official and alternative methods

The forgotten graphical password on Xiaomi is a situation that many users face, especially when the phone stores important data such as contacts, photos or work documents. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to restore access, and for advanced users there are alternative methods of bypassing the lock.

In this article, we’ll look at all of Xiaomi’s current 2026 unlocking methods (including Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark models), from official Mi Account solutions to Fastboot or Recovery tech tricks. Importantly, some methods will lead to data loss, so try the safe options first.

If you are not sure about your technical skills, you should contact the Xiaomi service center - this will guarantee the guarantee and minimize the risks.

1 Unlocking through Mi Account (official method)

The most reliable and recommended method Xiaomi uses is a tied Mi Account, which works if:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.
• 🔄 Find Device has been activated in the settings.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Pattern? on English firmware).
2. Select Sign in via Mi Account.
3. Enter your email/phone and password from your account.
4. Confirm your login via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. Create a new pattern lock or PIN-code.

⚠️ Note: If you haven't previously tied a Mi Account or don't remember the login details, this won't work.

2. Reset graphical password via Find Device (remote)

If your phone is connected to the Internet, but you can't enter Mi Account data directly on your device, use the web version of Find Device, which works even if your phone is locked, but requires:

• 🌐 Accessing a computer or other device with a browser.
• 🔌 Active Internet connection on a blocked Xiaomi.
• 📍 The enabled function "Find the device" in the settings (Settings) → Mi Account → Find Device).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, select your locked phone.
3. Click Unlock Device (or Unlock Device).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
5. Wait for a notification of successful unlocking (can take up to 5 minutes).

🔹 Limitations of method:

• ❌ It does not work on phones with the Internet off.
• ❌ If the device is discharged (less than 10%), the service may not detect it.
• ❌ In some models (POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) Additional confirmation is required via Mi Account on the phone itself.

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If the phone doesn’t appear in the Find Device list, check if you changed your Mi Account password after the last time you tied your phone.

3. Reset via Recovery Mode (with loss of data)

If previous methods failed, you’ll have to resort to a hard reset via Recovery Mode, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, apps and settings, but will return access to the device, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (except for devices with a locked bootloader).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press the button combination: For most models: Volume up + Power. For POCO X3, Redmi Note 10: Volume up + Volume down + Power.

Mi

Recovery

Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.

Wipe Data → Wipe All Data

Factory Reset

Confirm

Reboot → Reboot to System

⚠️ Note: Phones with a bootloader blocked may need to be logged in via Mi Account after reset, and if you don’t remember your account details, the phone will turn into a brick"!

Turn off the phone from charging.

Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged.

Prepare a backup of important data (if you have access to a PC)

Check the button combination for your model-->

4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method via Fastboot is suitable if:

• 🔧 You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot.
• 📱 The phone is determined in Fastboot mode (checked by the command of fastboot devices).
• 🔓 Bootloader is unlocked (on new Xiaomi models it is blocked by default).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools from Google.
2. Turn off your phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Click Volume Down + Power before a rabbit with the word Fastboot appears
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools and execute: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue. If not, install the drivers.
5. Run the command to reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

🔹 Important: On phones with a locked bootloader (Xiaomi) 12/13 series, Redmi Note 12) This method will not work without officially unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.

5.Use of ADB (if USB-debugging was included)

If you have activated before blocking USB-debugging (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 taps by assembly number → For developers → Debugging by USB), You can remove the pattern lock through ADB data-free.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line and execute: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key rm /data/system/locksettings.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot
3. After the reboot, the graphical password will be reset.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 12 and later, this method may not work due to changes in the structure of system files.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods did not work, the only reliable option is to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 📱 Phones with a locked bootloader and a tied Mi Account.
• 🔒 Devices that can’t log into Recovery or Fastboot.
• 📄 Smartphones that are under warranty (self-reset can cancel it).

What you need to unlock in the service:

• 📄 Passport or other document confirming possession.
• 💳 Check or box from the phone (if any).
• 🔑 Data from Mi Account (if the phone is linked to the account).

💡 Cost and timing: In official Xiaomi services, unlocking costs 500-1500 rubles (depending on the model) and takes from 30 minutes to 2 days. Informal workshops may offer a service cheaper, but the risk of damaging the phone is higher.

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The official service is the only way to unlock Xiaomi with a locked bootloader and retain warranty.

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