How to turn off the lock screen on Xiaomi phone: all ways (2026)

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones is not only a privacy protection feature, but also a constant inconvenience for those who prefer instant access to the device. Especially annoying is the need to enter a password or use biometrics dozens of times a day. Fortunately, MIUI allows you to completely remove the lock screen - but with important caveats. In this article, we will discuss all the working methods for disabling the lock screen on Xiaomi phones, including hidden settings, bypassing through ADB, and what to do if the system does not remove protection.

Before you get into the instructions, keep in mind that completely disabling the screen lock on modern versions of MIUI (13-14) is officially only possible if a password, PIN or pattern lock has not been previously set. If the protection is already activated, workarounds will be required - some of which we will also describe. Also remember that without locking, your phone becomes vulnerable to unauthorized access, especially if you are stolen or lost.

This article is relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5. If your model is older than 2019, some menu items may differ - in this case, use the search by settings (Settings → Search).

Why Xiaomi doesn’t let you just remove the lock screen?

With MIUI 12, Xiaomi has tightened its security policy to comply with Google’s requirements for Google Mobile Services (GMS), and now, when you first turn on your phone, you must install at least one unlock method – a password, PIN, pattern lock or biometrics.

• 🔒 Data protection of Google Pay and other payment services (without blocking they will refuse to work).
• 📱 Android Enterprise Policy, which prohibits devices without protection from connecting to corporate networks.
• 🛡️ Encryption requirements: on new Xiaomi smartphones, data is stored in encrypted form, and the encryption key is tied to the unlock method.

If you try to remove the lock after you install it, the system may give you an error like "At least one unlock method is required" or "You can't turn off the protection because of the security policy." It's not a bug, it's a conscious limitation. But there are ways to get around it, which you can read about below.

⚠️ Note: Disabling the lock screen may result in loss of access to Google Pay, banking apps and corporate email.Some services (such as SberBank Online or Tinkoff) may block the sign-in until you install protection back.

Method 1: Disable the lock through standard settings (if the password is not set)

If you have never set a password, PIN or pattern lock, and only used a fingerprint or facial recognition, then the lock can be removed in a few steps:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the screen lock type.
3. Enter the current unlock method (if requested).
4. Select No (or Swipe on some firmware).
5. Confirm the action.

If No is not listed, you have a password set on your device (even if you don’t remember it), in which case you go to Method 3 (via ADB).

Some models (such as the POCO F4 GT or Xiaomi 12T) may display a warning after disabling the lock that Google Pay is no longer functional.

Method 2: Delete password through your Mi Account (if you forgot the combination)

If you forgot your lock password but linked your device to your Mi Account, you can reset the protection via Xiaomi’s website.

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 You have access to email/phone linked to Mi Account.
• 🔄 Find the device has been activated in the settings.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Select Find the device → Your smartphone.
3. Click Unlock Device (or Unlock Device).
4. Confirm the action via SMS/email.
5. Wait for the notification on your phone and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Note: This method does not work if the phone has a password set for encryption (not to be confused with the usual one). PIN-In this case, you will need a complete reset via Fastboot.

After unlocking through Mi Account, you can go to the settings and remove the lock screen in the standard way (see Method 1).

Method 3: Disable blocking via ADB (for power users)

If the system does not remove the lock through the menu, you can bypass the restriction using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your computer and works on all versions of MIUI, including the latest updates from 2026.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB.
• 🔑 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.

CMD

adb shell


pm clear com.android.providers.settings

Reboot the phone.

Settings → Lock screen → Lock type

No.

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If the pm clear command doesn’t work, try an alternative method: type adb shell settings put global lockscreen.disabled 1, then restart the device.

This method resets the lock settings, but does not affect the user's data, but after the reboot, some personal settings (wallpaper, brightness, etc.) may be reset.

Method 4: Complete Fastboot reset (extreme case)

If all previous methods failed, the radical way is to completely reset your settings through Fastboot mode, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, messages and apps, so only use it as a last resort.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Mi Flash Tool installed.
• 📱 Original. USB-cable.
• 🔧 Firmware for your model (you can download on the official website).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware.
5. Press Flash (select Clean All for a full reset).
6. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

Once flashed, the phone will boot as new and you can set it up without locking the screen (but you’ll lose all the data).

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you turn off the lock, users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 "You can't turn off security because of security policy": This means the phone has a password set for encryption.Solution: Use Method 3 (ADB) Or drop your phone through Fastboot.
• 📵 "No No in lock types: So you have a password set before. Try entering it in the lock field (even if you don't remember it - sometimes empty input works).
• 🔌 ADB Does not see the device: Install Xiaomi drivers manually through Device Manager or use Universal ADB Driver.
• 🔒 After the lock is disabled, payment services stopped working: This is normal. To return the functionality of Google Pay or SberPay, install back PIN password.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if your device has Data Protection activated in its security settings, which can block changes to lock settings.

Is it safe to turn off the lock screen?

The answer depends on how you use your phone:

• ✅ You can turn off if: Your phone is always at home/work in a safe place; you don't store important data (document photos, passwords, etc.) on your device; you don't use mobile banks or payment services.
• ❌ You are not advised to disconnect if: You are often in public places, your phone stores business data or access to corporate systems, you use Google Pay, Apple Pay or other payment applications.

The alternative is to set minimum protection:

• Use a 4-point pattern lock (unlocks in 1 second).
• Set up a Smart Lock (Settings) → Security → Smart Lock for automatic unlocking at home or when connected to a trusted device (e.g. smartwatch).
• Turn on fingerprint unlocking – it’s fast and reliable.

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Even if you turn off the lock screen, the data encryption on Xiaomi will remain active, which means that if a phone is stolen, an attacker will not be able to simply connect the disk to a computer and copy files, but access to installed applications (social networks, mail, messengers) will be open.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the lock on Xiaomi