Unlocking Xiaomi M1906G7G (Redmi Note 8T): 3 proven ways

Why unlock the M1906G7G and what are the risks?

Xiaomi M1906G7G (better known as Redmi Note 8T) is a popular model with an NFC and 48MP camera, but owners often face the need to unlock it. The reasons can vary from a forgotten password to a desire to install custom firmware. However, the procedure has a nuanced effect – wrong actions can turn the phone into a “brick”.

The main scenarios that require unlocking:

• 🔓 Forgot the pattern lock./PIN-Code: Phone locked after failed entry attempts
• 📱 A Mi-account is tied to someone else - they bought a used device with a link to the previous owner
• 🤖 I need a setup. TWRP/custom ROM — This requires unlocking the loader.
• 🔄 FRP-Blocking after reset – Google requires you to enter your old account details

It is important to understand that Xiaomi is actively fighting unauthorized unlocking. Since 2021, the company has tightened the requirements – now you need to wait 72-168 hours to unlock a bootloader after you attach an account. And from 2023, some models (including the M1906G7G) require confirmation via SMS even under the official procedure.

Method 1: Officially unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock

This is the only legitimate method approved by Xiaomi, suitable for installing custom firmware, but will not help bypass a locked screen or someone else's Mi Account.

Requirements:

• 📱 Charged phone ≥50% and original USB-cable
• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (on macOS/Linux Official software is not working)
• 🔑 Mi Account tied to phone ≥72 hours ago
• 📲 Developer mode enabled and permitted debugging USB

Activate Developer Mode (7 times press "Version" MIUI" on the telephone")|

Enable "Debugging by USB" and "OEM Unlock" in the developer settings |

Link Mi-account in phone settings (Settings → Xiaomi Account)|

Install Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website)|

Download the latest version of Mi Unlock Tool (not lower than 5.5.224.30)

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Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume down + Power to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC. Launch MiFlashUnlock.exe on behalf of the administrator.
3. Log in to the same Mi Account that is linked to the phone and the program will show the status of the waiting (for example, "71 hours 59 minutes left").
4. When the deadline expires, press Unlock, and it takes 5-10 minutes.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was previously unlocked by another account, the new owner will not be able to repeat the procedure for 30 days, and Xiaomi can block unlocking if the device is listed on a blacklist (stolen / lost).

Method 2: Bypassing the lock screen without data loss (only for MIUI 12 and below)

This method works if the phone has MIUI firmware 12 or older (newer versions have been patched), it allows you to reset the pattern lock/PIN without deleting data, but requires debugging over USB enabled.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB and Fastboot
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (important! not all cables support data transmission)
• 📄 Gesture.key or password.key (to be deleted)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Win + R → cmd).
2. Check the connection command: Adb devices must display the serial number of the device.
3. Go to the folder with the lock data: adb shell cd /data/system
4. Delete key files (depending on the type of lock): rm gesture.key # for the pattern lock rm password.key # for PIN-code
5. Reboot the phone: reboot

After rebooting, the lock screen will disappear. ⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13+ This method doesn't work -- Xiaomi has changed the key storage mechanism, and it might work after the bypass. FRP-Blocking (requiring to enter data of the previous Google account).

Method 3: Recovery and Mi-account bypass (Hard Reset)

If the first two methods don't work, you have to hard-reset through recovery mode, which will delete all the data, but unlock the phone, and it works without debugging on USB, but you may need to bypass FRP (Factory Reset Protection) after reset.

How to log in to Recovery on M1906G7G:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and the menu will appear in Chinese/English.

Resetting instructions:

1. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power buttons for confirmation).
2. Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
3. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 14+ After the reset, you will be asked to enter the data of the previous Mi-account. If you do not know the username / password, you will need to bypass through the EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account to run through MiFlash).

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If the phone requires an old Google account (FRP), try to insert SIM-card with the Internet and when connecting to Wi-Fi enter any email/password 10 Sometimes it works to bypass the lockdown. MIUI 11–12.

Bypassing FRP (Google account) after resetting to M1906G7G

FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is a reset protection that requires you to enter the details of a Google account tied to your phone before the reset. 8T You can get around it in several ways, but most will need to. OTG-cable.

Method 1: Via Wi-Fi settings (powered by MIUI 12–13)

1. On the welcome screen, select a language and connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the Wi-Fi password entry bar, then select text and select Share → Gmail.
3. In the Gmail window that opens, click "Add Account" → "Google" → "Create Account".
4. Once you have created a new account, go back to setting up your phone – FRP will be bypassed.

Method 2: With the help of OTG-cable and file manager

• 🔌 Connect. OTG-cable with a flash drive on which it is installed APK-File Manager file (for example, FX Explorer).
• 📁 On screen. FRP select "Emergency call" → dial ##4636## → "Testing" → "Wi-Fi settings".
• 📱 Connect to Wi-Fi, then through the notification of the connected flash drive, install the file manager.
• 🗃️ In the manager, go to /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/ and delete the gservices.db file.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone — FRP will be dropped.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ These methods may not work due to the updated mechanism. FRP. In such cases, the firmware will be required through EDL with an authorized Xiaomi account (paid service, ~$10–$20).

Unlocking through EDL: the extreme method for "bricks"

If the phone doesn’t turn on (hangs on the Mi logo or goes into the bootloop), the only way out is through the firmware. EDL-This is an Emergency Download Mode:

• 💻 Computer with MiFlash and Qualcomm 9008 drivers installed
• 📁 Official firmware for M1906G7G (Download from Xiaomifirmwareupdater.com)
• 🔑 Authorized Xiaomi Account (for new devices)

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the Loud up. + Loud down and plug in. USB-plug-in.
3. Device Manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Firmware via MiFlash:

1. Unpack the firmware in a folder without Cyrillic symbols.
2. Open MiFlash, press Select and point the way to the firmware folder.
3. Select Clean All (complete reset) mode.
4. Press Flash and wait until it is finished (5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL Without an authorized Xiaomi account, it will cause an error. SLA To circumvent it, you will need to buy loans from official partners (for example, on the basis of the en.miui.com/unlock).

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EDL-The mode is the only way to bring the brick back to life, but it requires technical skills. If you are not sure about your abilities, contact the service center (the cost of unlocking the device). ~1500–30 rubles.).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you unlock the M1906G7G, you're facing a typical problem, and here are the most common ways to fix it:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (should be) ≥30%)
• 🔌 Correction USB-port and cable (try charging your phone – if you don’t charge, the problem is in the port)
• 📋 Version MIUI (On new firmware, many exploits do not work)

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions