How to log in to Xiaomi after resetting: 5 working ways (2026)

Resetting on Xiaomi smartphones is a standard procedure when selling a device, fixing system failures or preparing for firmware. However, many users face an unpleasant surprise: after a hard reset, the phone requires you to enter Mi Account data, the password from which has long been forgotten, or completely blocks access with the message “This device is tied to a Xiaomi account.”

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to bypass Xiaomi’s lock after a reset – from official methods through restoring access to Mi Account to technical solutions using Fastboot and EDL. We will separately dwell on the nuances for different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.) and versions of MIUI. Importantly: some methods require unlocking the bootloader, which can lead to a loss of warranty – we will warn about this in advance.

Why Xiaomi is blocked after resetting settings

The hard reset lock is not a bug, but a theft protection feature introduced in MIUI since version 8.

• 🔒 Link to Mi Account: If the phone was enabled "Device Protection" (in the account settings), after reset, the system will require you to enter a login / password from this account.
• 📱 Factory lock activation: On some models (Redmi 9, POCO M3) kicks in FRP (Factory Reset Protection is the equivalent of Google’s protection.
• 🔄 Incomplete reset: If the reset is made via Recovery rather than Fastboot, some of the data (including account binding) may be saved.
• 🛡️ Anti-theft functions: On devices with MIUI 12+ check-in IMEI at first inclusion after discharge.

According to Xiaomi statistics, 68% of locks after a reset are due to a forgotten password from Mi Account, another 22% are due to purchase of used phones with a linked account, and the remaining 10% are due to system failures when a reset is incorrect.

Method 1: Sign in via Mi Account (official method)

If you remember the data from your Xiaomi account, it will take no more than 5 minutes.

1. On the lock screen, select "Login to Mi Account" (or "Unlock with Mi Account" in English firmware).
2. Enter the email or phone attached to your account.
3. Enter your password. If you forgot, click "Forgot your password?" and follow the recovery instructions.
4. Confirm your login via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

If the account is linked to a phone number, SIM-There is no card at hand, use a backup email. on some models (Redmi Note 11, POCO F4) You may need to enter a confirmation code that will come to the mail.

Check the Spam folder in your mail | Disable VPN/proxy on your device |Try requesting the code through another browser |Wait 5-10 minutes - sometimes there is a delay-->

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased from hand and tied to someone else's account, it can only be officially unlocked through the previous owner. Xiaomi does not provide a tether reset service without confirmation from the original user.

Method 2: Bypassing locking via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

This method is suitable if you have an unlocked bootloader. If not, you need to unlock it first (instruction below).

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot and Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Phone with a charge of at least 50%.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume down + Power to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices must display the serial number of the phone.
3. You're gonna need a special one. anti_rollback File (you can download it on the forum) XDA Developers for your model: fastboot flash anti_rollback anti_file.img
4. Run full reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp
5. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

Once you reboot, the Mi Account lock should disappear. If you see an "Anti-rollback check fail" error, you've stitched the wrong version of the file, you need to find the right one for your model.

Method 3: Use of EDL mode (for power users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) allows you to flash the phone at a low level, bypassing locks, which works even on locked bootloaders, but requires:

• 🔧 Authorized account EDL (You can buy it on specialized forums).
• 💻 Mi Flash Pro or QFilm.
• 📄 Firmware in.mbn format for your model.

Algorithm:

1. Turn the phone into EDL mode: Turn the device off. Press Volume up + Volume down and connect to the PC. The Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in the Device Manager.

Mi Flash Pro

Flash

Wait until it's finished (10-15 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL Unofficial files can cause loss of IMEI or damage to the module NFC. On models with MediaTek (for example, Redmi) 10C) instead EDL mode BROM, For which authorization is required through MTK Auth Bypass.

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Before you run your firmware through EDL, disable the antivirus – it can block the QDLoader driver as potentially dangerous.

Method 4: Factory Reset Protection (FRP)

If after resetting the phone requires you to enter your Google account (not Mi Account), this is FRP protection.

1. On the lock screen, click "Emergency Call".
2. Dial ##4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Go to Settings → Reset and Reset and reset again.
4. After the reboot. FRP-lockdown will disappear.

The addresses of authorized service centers can be found on the website of Xiaomi Russia. Before visiting, check by phone whether they are unlocking after resetting - some centers refuse such cases.

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The official service is the only legal way to unlock if the phone is tied to someone else's Mi Account. All other methods violate Xiaomi's user agreement.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to unlock Xiaomi after a reset, users often face typical problems:

Another common mistake is trying to flash your phone through the SP Flash Tool on Qualcomm models, which will result in a device being completely inoperable. For Snapdragon, use only Mi Flash Pro or QFil.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions