How to log into Xiaomi phone after resetting: 5 working ways (including bypassing Mi Account)

Introduction: Why Xiaomi Phone Asks for Password After Reset

You have done a reset on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, but after the reboot, the device requires you to enter the Mi Account password or the previous pattern lock? This is the standard Factory Reset Protection (FRP) protection that Xiaomi has implemented to prevent theft. Even after a full reset via Recovery or Fastboot, the system can request the data of the previous owner - especially on models with MIUI 12+.

The problem gets worse if you:

• 🔄 Buying a phone with hands and the seller did not untie the Mi Account
• 🔐 Forgot the password from the Xiaomi account or the pattern lock
• 📱 Reset the settings through Settings → Reset, but not shut down the defenses.
• 🔧 Trying to flash the device through Fastboot, but faced with a lock

In this article, 5 proven ways to bypass lockdown after reset, including official and alternative methods. Importantly, some solutions require a PC, an ADB, or special tools. If you are not sure about your skills, skip the technically challenging sections and contact the service center.

Method 1: Sign in through the original Mi Account (official method)

If you remember the data from the Mi Account tied to the phone, this is the fastest and safest way to unlock. Xiaomi does not lock devices when you correctly enter your login / password, even after reset.

Step-by-step:

1. On the lock screen, select Sign in with Mi Account (or Sign in with Mi Account).
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Please provide your password. If you forgot, use the Forgot Password function at account.xiaomi.com.
4. Confirm the entrance through SMS-code or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. After successful authorization, the phone will unlock and offer to configure it as new.

If you don't have an account, try contacting the previous owner and asking them to:

• 📧 Untie your device from your Mi Account via the web version (i.mi.com) → Devices → Delete).
• 🔑 Provide temporary access to your account for unlocking (not recommended for security reasons).

⚠️ Note: If the previous owner did not untie the account and the phone is blocked, Xiaomi may require confirmation of purchase (check, warranty card.

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Before buying a used Xiaomi, always check the status of the Mi Account! ask the seller to perform a reset with you and make sure the phone does not require a password after the reboot.

Method 2: Bypass FRP through settings (for MIUI 12–14)

On some Xiaomi models (especially Redmi Note 10/11, POCO X3/X4), you can bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP) through emergency call or Wi-Fi settings.

• 📶 The phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• 🔧 Version. MIUI not newer than 14.0.5 (more recent patches closed).
• 📱 The device is not locked through Find Device (remote lock).

Instructions for MIUI 12-14:

On the lock screen, click Emergency Call | Enter ##4636## (test menu opens)| Go to Wi-Fi Settings | Connect to the network and return to the lock screen |Click Add Google account and create a new one

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If the method works, you will be taken to the add-on menu of Google account, create a new account or log in to an existing one, this will bypass the lock Xiaomi and set up the phone.

Alternative path (for some models):

1. On the Mi Account password entry screen, click Forgot your password.
2. In the browser that opens, type bit.ly/frpbypass2026 (or any other short URL that leads to Google).
3. Go to Settings → Accounts and add a new Google account.
4. Return to the lock screen and log in through the added account.

⚠️ Xiaomi regularly closes such loopholes in new versions MIUI. If the method doesn’t work, don’t try it again to avoid temporarily locking your device.

Method 3: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the phone is locked at Mi Account level and the official methods don't help, you can try resetting the protection via Fastboot.

• 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable. USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 📥 Special tool - Mi Flash Unlock Tool (official) or XiaomiTool V2 (informal).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Flash Unlock Tool from the official website en.miui.com/unlock.
2. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Unlock Tool.
4. Sign in to your Mi Account (should be tied to your phone!).
5. Follow the instructions of the program – it will automatically unlock the bootloader.

Important nuances:

• 🔓 Unlocking the bootloader resets all data and can void the warranty.
• ⏳ The process takes up to 72 hours – Xiaomi checks the request on the servers.
• 🚫 On some models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi K60) Unlocking via Fastboot is not possible without confirmation of purchase.

If the official tool didn’t work, try the XiaomiTool V2 (unofficial software).It supports FRP bypass and Mi Account reset on many models, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

Method 4: Use EDL-The mode (for technically savvy)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency firmware mode that allows you to reflash your phone even with a locked bootloader.The method works on most Xiaomi, but requires:

• 💽 Special cable. EDL (or short-circuiting of contacts on the board).
• 📥 Fastboot firmware ROM For your model (download at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).
• 💻 Mi Flash Tool or QFil.

Instructions:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Unpack Fastboot ROM for your model in a folder without spaces.
3. Transfer the phone to EDL-Mode: Turn off the device. Press Volume up. + Volume down and connect the cable to the PC. Or take the phone apart and close the contacts. EDL on board (requires rationing skills!).

Mi Flash Tool

Flash

Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL This method can cause a device to fail if the wrong firmware version is selected or the process is interrupted. Use this method only if other methods have failed!

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If none of the methods worked, and the phone is locked at the Mi Account level, you can contact an authorized service center. Xiaomi can unlock the device if you have:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (confirmation of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport holder (if the phone is officially purchased).
• 📧 Access to the email specified at the time of purchase (to confirm ownership).

How to find the official service:

1. Go to mi.com/global/service.
2. Choose a country and a city.
3. Check the reviews about the service center (some unofficial centers may offer a Mi Account bypass for money, but this violates Xiaomi’s policy).

Cost and timing:

• 💰 Unlocking your Mi Account in the official service is usually free if you confirm your purchase.
• ⏳ Term - from 1 to 5 working days (depending on the workload of the center).
• 🔧 If the phone is bought with no documents, unlocking can cost 1000-3000 ₽ (informally).

Before you bring your phone to the service, try contacting Xiaomi support via:

• 📧 Email: support@xiaomi.com
• 💬 Chat at: support.xiaomi.com
• 📞 Hotline phone (for Russia: 8 800 775-66-66).

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Officially unlocking through a service center is the only legal way if you don’t remember Mi Account details and can’t confirm a purchase. Unofficial methods (for example, through paid bypass services) can result in IMEI blocking or loss of warranty.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to unlock Xiaomi after a reset, users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Additional recommendations:

• 🔋 Before any manipulations charge the phone at least 50% – discharge during firmware can lead to a brick.
• 📡 Use a stable Internet connection (preferably via cable) if you download firmware or tools.
• 🔍 Before firmware, check the phone model through Settings → The phone. → Quickboot Getvar Product Team or Model.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions