How to untie Xiaomi from Mi Account if the phone is blocked: all working ways

Forgot the password from your Mi Account or bought a used Xiaomi smartphone that requires authorization after a reset? The situation when a device is locked by an account binding is familiar to many users. The manufacturer deliberately complicates the detachment process to protect the owner's data from theft. However, there are legal and semi-legal methods to circumvent this protection, from official service centers to engineering modes and software intervention.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of unlocking, including those that work on models with a high-performance system. MIUI 14 and later. It's important to understand that some techniques require technical skills, while others can lead to loss of warranty or complete inoperability of the device. We'll be honest about the risks, alternatives and nuances of each approach, from a simple Fastboot reset to complex firmware manipulation.

Why Xiaomi is blocking the phone after a reset?

The Mi Account Linking Mechanism is part of Xiaomi’s Find Device security system, which is activated in three cases:

• 🔒 Recovery Reset – If you run Wipe Data in the recovery menu, the system will require you to enter a login/password from the last associated account.
• 📱 Delete your account manually – even if you deleted your Mi Account in the settings, a lock may appear on the next reset.
• 🛒 Buying a used phone – the previous owner did not untie the device, and now it requires its data.

From the technical side, the lock is implemented through anti-rollback protection in the bootloader and partition encryption. /data. Even if you try the phone again, some models (like the Redmi Note) 10 pro POCO X3 Pro) will keep the account linked to the NV-partition – a special memory area that is not affected by standard firmware.

⚠️ Attention: Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has tightened security policies.Now, even after a full reset via Fastboot, some models may remain a “shadow” of the account, which will be deleted only in a service center with official access to the manufacturer’s database.

Official ways to unlock (without risks)

If you have access to the original Mi Account (even if you have forgotten your password), start with the official methods.

1. Restoring access to Mi Account

If you have forgotten your password, but remember the email or phone number associated with your account:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/resetPassword.
2. Enter your email/phone and follow the instructions (confirmation code will be sent to the mail or SMS).
3. If your account is linked to a phone number that is no longer available, try to restore access via backup email (as indicated at registration).

If you don’t remember any details, but the phone was purchased officially (via the Mi Store or an authorized seller), contact the support with a purchase check.

2 Unlocking through Xiaomi Service Center

It's the only 100% legal way to untie your phone without access to your account.

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport (for proof of identity).
• 📱 The device itself (must be in working condition).

The cost of the service varies from 1000 to 3000 rubles depending on the model, in some cases (for example, if the phone is purchased abroad), additional verification may be required.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi service centers in Russia may refuse to unlock if the device was purchased abroad or does not have an official warranty.

Unofficial Unlocking Methods (at Your Own Risk and Peril)

If the official methods don't work, there are alternative solutions, and they fall into three categories:

1. Software - via Fastboot, EDL orthologies.
2. Hardware – flashing through testpoints or replacing memory chips.
3. Bypass – temporary removal of the lock without a full detachment of the account.

Let’s look at each in detail, starting with the most accessible.

1.Unlock via Fastboot (for models up to 2021)

This method works on devices with a bootloader unlocked. If the phone has previously unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool, the odds are high.

Install drivers ADB/Fastboot|Download Mi Flash Tool and firmware for your model|Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clamb Volume down) + Nutrition)|Disable the antivirus (it can block the utilities)

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Instructions:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the version of "Fastboot").
2. Unpack the archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and connect the phone in Fastboot mode.
4. Click Refresh → Clean All → Flash.

If the process is successful, the phone will reboot without being tied to the account, but on newer models (Redmi Note 11 and later), this method often doesn’t work because of anti-rollback protection.

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If the Mi Flash Tool gives you a "Couldn't load device" error, try using the alternative XiaoMiTool utility. V2 — It automatically selects the right firmware and bypasses some restrictions.

2. Unlock through EDL (Emergency Download Mode)

EDL — It's a firmware emergency mode that bypasses all locks:

• 🔧 Short test points on the motherboard (requires disassembly of the phone).
• 💻 Use an authorized account to access Qualcomm servers (Snapdragon chips) or MediaTek.
• 📂 Swipe a modified persist section where binding information is stored.

This method works even with new models (Xiaomi). 13T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), But it has some critical nuances:

⚠️ Warning: Without soldering experience, you risk damaging the motherboard (especially on one-way chip-mounted models like the one-way chips). POCO F5). Xiaomi could be blocked IMEI devices after unauthorized access to EDL. Starting with MIUI 14, some models require an authorized firehose file that is difficult to find in the public domain.

If you decide on this method, we recommend using ready-made solutions such as:

• Mi Flash Pro (for Qualcomm chips)
• SP Flash Tool (for MediaTek).
• UFi Box or EasyJTAG (for hardware reset)

3. Bypass of locking through engineering menu

On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) You can temporarily bypass the lock through an engineering menu, and this method doesn't remove the tether, but it allows you to use the phone.

Instructions:

1. Enter the code ##3646633## (the engineering menu will open).
2. Go to Connectivity → Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi (even without it) SIM-map).
3. Go back to the main menu and select Hardware Testing. → Single Test → Auto Test.
4. After the tests are completed, the phone can restart to bypass the lock.

This method does not work on all devices and is often reset after a reboot, but it will help you copy the data or back up before a full reset.

Hardware methods: when software does not help

If none of the above methods work, radical measures remain: they require special equipment and skills, but are guaranteed to remove the link to the account.

1. Flashing through ISP (In-System Programming)

ISP — This is a method of firmware directly through flash memory contacts (eMMC or UFS). It bypasses all software locks because it works at the iron level.

This will require:

• 🔧 Programmer (RT809H, EasyJTAG, Medusa Pro).
• 🔌 Adapter for memory connection (depends on the chip model).
• 💾 Clean firmware dump for your model.

Process:

1. Disassemble the phone and find flash memory contacts (usually signed as CLK, CMD, DAT0 etc.).
2. Connect the programmer and read the current memory dump.
3. Find the persist section in the dump or protect_f and delete the binding information.
4. Write the modified dump back.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through ISP destroy IMEI or disable the module NFC/5G. This method is recommended only for experienced repairmen.

2. Replacement of motherboard

The last option is a full replacement fee, which is true if:

• The phone is old and the new fee is cheaper than unlocking.
• You found a donor board with the same revision (for example, there are several versions of the boards for the Redmi Note 8 Pro).
• The device has physical damage, and replacing the board solves both problems.

The cost of replacing the fee in the service center:

• Redmi 9C/POCO C31: 2 500 — 4 000 ₽.
• Redmi Note 10 Pro/POCO X3 GT: 5 000 — 8 000 ₽.
• Xiaomi 12T/Black Shark 5: 10 000 — 15 000 ₽.

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Replacing fees is the only method that is guaranteed to remove all blockings, including Google FRP But it's the most expensive and time-consuming way.

Risks and consequences of unofficial unblocking

Before you start any manipulations, assess the possible negative consequences:

In addition to technical risks, there are also software:

• 🚫 Blocking your Google account – if your phone is enabled FRP (Factory Reset Protection, after reset, you will need to enter data from your Google account.

On models with a MediaTek chip (for example, Redmi). 10C or POCO M4 Pro) after unlocking through EDL protection may work SLA (Secure Boot, which completely blocks the system boot, in which case only a replacement board or an official service will help.

Alternative solutions: what to do if nothing helps

If all methods are exhausted and the phone is still locked, consider alternatives:

1. Use the phone as a "brick"

Even a blocked Xiaomi can be used in a limited mode:

• 🎵 Music via Bluetooth – you can connect headphones and listen to audio from a memory card.

2. Sell the phone for spare parts

If unlocking is too expensive or risky, you can make money by selling:

• 📸 Camera (Modules with Xiaomi are often bought to repair other devices).

Average Parts Prices (2026):

• Screen for Redmi Note 11: 3000 – 5000 ₽.
• Battery for POCO X3 NFC: 800 — 1 500 ₽.
• Xiaomi's main camera 11T: 2 500 — 4 000 ₽.

3. Contact the "gray" unlockers

There are many offers on the Internet to unlock Mi Account for money (from 500 to 5 000). ₽). But there are high risks:

• 🕵️ Fraud – often requires prepayment and disappears.
• 🔓 Installation of backdoors - some "masters" sew modified firmware with viruses.
• 📵 Loss of loss IMEI — After such an unlock, the phone may lose its network.

If you do decide, look for reviews on forums (4PDA, MIUI Su) and require warranties (e.g., video of the unlock process).

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