How to remove the privacy password on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The privacy password on Xiaomi smartphones is an additional layer of protection that blocks access to personal data: messages, photos, call logs and even some system settings. PIN-It's a lock screen code, but it's a completely different feature, and it comes up when you activate Privacy Protection in the lock screen. MIUI or when you first activate a device with a link to your Mi Account.

The problem is that many users set this password accidentally (for example, when setting up a child’s phone) or simply forget it after a few months, which results in access to key features of the phone being blocked: you can not change your account settings, restore backups or even reset your device through the standard menu. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable your privacy password, from official (through settings) to technical (using ADB and engineering menus).

It is important to understand that some methods require prior preparation (for example, the enabled debugging mode over USB), while others can lead to data loss, we will specify all the nuances and risks for each option so that you can choose the best path.

1. disable password through MIUI settings (official method)

If you remember the privacy password, the easiest way to remove it is to use the standard settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco and Black Shark devices with MIUI versions 10 to 14.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Passwords and Security section (some firmware may call it Security or Privacy).
3. Select Privacy Protection or Application Block (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Enter your current privacy password when the system requests it.
5. In the menu that opens, find the option to Disable Privacy Protection or Delete Password and confirm the action.

If you don’t have Privacy Protection on the menu, try an alternative way:

• 🔍 Settings → Special facilities → Privacy settings
• 🔍 Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Confidentiality
• 🔍 Settings → Additionally. → Privacy (on older versions) MIUI)

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Or the Redmi Note 11 Pro.+) After disabling the password, the system may require you to re-enter the password from the Mi Account. Make sure you remember the data from the Xiaomi account, otherwise you risk blocking the device completely.

2. reset password through Mi Account (if you forgot the password)

If you have forgotten your privacy password, but your phone is tied to your Mi Account, you can try resetting it through Xiaomi’s official service, which only works if you meet three conditions:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.
• 📡 The device is enabled synchronization with the cloud (checked in Settings) → Accounts and synchronization).

Resetting instructions:

1. On the locked screen, click Forgot your password? (if there is no such option, go to the next method).
2. Select the recovery option through Mi Account.
3. Enter the username (email or phone number) and password from your Xiaomi account.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (depending on the account security settings).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new privacy password or disable it completely.

If you have forgotten your password? is missing, try an alternative path:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from another device.
2. Log in to your account.
3. In the Devices section, find the locked smartphone and select Find the device.
4. Use the Unlock Screen feature (if available for your model).

⚠️ Note: Remote unlocking via Mi Account is not available on all devices. F4 GT Or Black Shark 5 Pro, it can be disabled by default due to the features of the firmware.

3.Use of Recovery Mode to Reset Password

If previous methods didn’t work, you can try resetting your privacy password through Recovery Mode, a method that works for most Xiaomi devices, but has a significant drawback: all data on your phone will be deleted.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the button combination to enter Recovery Mode: For most models: Power button + Volume up. For Redmi 9/10 series: Power button + Volume up + Volume down (hold 10 seconds). For Poco F3/F4: Power button + Volume up (hold until logo appears).

In the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English or ) using volume buttons.

Go to the Wipe Data section (or for Chinese firmware).

Select Wipe All Data and confirm the action.

After the reset is complete, go back to the main menu and select Reboot to reboot.

Once rebooted, the phone will be like new, without a privacy password, but without all your data, and you will need to reconfigure the device, including the binding to the Mi Account.

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If the phone requires you to enter your old privacy password after reset, try connecting to Wi-Fi and logging in to Mi Account.

4. disabling password through ADB (for advanced users)

If you have a debugging mode enabled USB (USB Debugging, you can delete the privacy password using commands ADB. This method doesn't cause data loss, but it requires a lot of preparation. If the debugging wasn't enabled in advance, it won't work.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 The phone should be enabled by the developer mode and debugging USB.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the computer and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (CMD) or terminal on your computer.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Follow the command to delete the privacy password: adb shell pm clear com.miui.privacyprotection If the command does not work, try an alternative: adb shell settings put global privacy_protection_password""
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

After the reset, the privacy password should be reset. If the commands don't work, try the following options:

• 🔧 Delete the password file manually: adb shell rm /data/system/privacy_protection_password.key
• 🔧 Reset privacy settings: adb shell settings reset global

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB It may vary depending on the version MIUI and the device models. On some firmware (e.g, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Pro) requires root rights that void warranty. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

5. Reset via engineering menu (for older models)

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 8-11 firmware (e.g. Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 5), you can try resetting your privacy password through an engineering menu, which doesn’t work on newer models with MIUI 12+, but can help owners of older smartphones.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##3646633## This will open the Engineering Mode.
2. Go to Security Settings or Security Settings.
3. Find the Privacy Protection Password (or similar).
4. Enter the standard password for the engineering menu: 123456 or 000000.
5. Turn off privacy protection or reset your password.

If #3646633## doesn’t work, try the alternative codes:

• 📞 ##4636## (opens the testing menu, where there is sometimes a security section).
• 📞 ##284## (for some Redmi models).
• 📞 ##6484## (camera testing menu, but sometimes contains security settings).

On devices with MIUI 12 and later, the engineering menu is locked to change the security settings, and trying to get around this lock without special knowledge is fraught with a "brief" (breakdown) of the phone.

6. Alternative methods: contacting the service center

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to contact the official service center of Xiaomi.

• 🔐 You do not remember the privacy password and the data from the Mi Account.
• 📵 Phone locked after several failed password attempts.
• 🛠️ The device is under warranty and you don’t want to risk a self-reset.

What you need to unlock in the service:

• 📄 Document confirming the purchase (checks, warranty card).
• 🆔 Passport or other identification document.
• 📱 The device itself (preferably with a charge of at least 20%).

The cost of the service varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model and the complexity of unlocking. In some cases, the service center may offer a complete reset of the device with loss of data.

Advantages of using the service:

• ✅ Guaranteed password disabling without risk of damaging your phone.
• ✅ Preservation of warranty (if the device is in warranty service).
• ✅ Data recovery (in some cases).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Waiting time (from a few hours to a week).
• ❌ Paid service (free to unlock only under guarantee in the presence of documents).
• ❌ Risk of rejection if the phone was purchased unofficially (for example, brought from abroad).

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An official service center is the only legal way to unlock if you don’t remember your password and can’t use ADB or Recovery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's privacy password