How to unlock Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro: all working methods in 2026

Locking a Mi Account on a Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is one of the most common problems when buying a used smartphone or after a failed reset. Even in 2026, owners of this model (released in 2016) face a request for a username / password of the original owner, which may be lost or unavailable. Unlike new Xiaomi devices, where the unlock procedure is strictly tied to official services, there are still workarounds for the Redmi 4 Pro – but they all require caution.

In this article, we will discuss legal and semi-legal methods of deleting Mi Account, their risks, and explain why some “people’s” methods (such as firmware via Fastboot or using “magic” codes) stopped working after the security updates MIUI.

⚠️ Important: All of the methods described below (except the official ones) violate Xiaomi’s user agreement. IMEI We are not responsible for the consequences - use the information at your own risk.

Why Mi Account is blocking Redmi 4 Pro and how it works

The Mi Account device binding system was introduced by Xiaomi as a security measure against theft. On the Redmi 4 Pro (markw model), it works through the eMMC hardware module, where the unique device identifier is stored. When you reset or flash it, the system checks the status of the account:

• 🔒 Active binding: Requires the login/password of the last associated account.
• ✅ No binding: Phone unlocked (e.g. after official deletion via i.mi.com).
• ⚠️ Partial lock: The device was unlocked incorrectly (e.g., via a device that was not properly unlocked). EDL without eMMC).

On the Redmi 4 Pro, the lock is triggered in three cases:

1. After resetting through Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. When you are running through Fastboot without first deleting your account.
3. After a hardware reset (for example, through a Power + Volume Up button combination).

⚠️ Note: If the phone was bought with hands and the previous owner did not untie the account, it is impossible to officially unlock it - Xiaomi requires proof of ownership (checks, box with a phone). IMEI). In such cases, only bypass methods remain.

Official way to delete Mi Account (if you have access to your account)

If you know the username and password from the attached Mi Account, it will take no more than 5 minutes to unlock. This method works 100% and does not require technical skills:

1. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
2. On the lock screen, enter the correct account details (email or phone number + password).
3. After you sign in, go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
4. Click "Exit" and confirm the removal of the binding to the device.
5. Perform reset settings through Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset.

If you have forgotten your password, restore it through account.xiaomi.com, which requires access to an email or phone linked to your account, and can be used as a last resort by backup email or answering security questions.

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If Xiaomi requires an old phone number that you no longer have when restoring your password, try writing support via the support.xiaomi.com form, indicating the device’s IMEI and the purchase check (if saved).

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account in the official way, the phone may still require confirmation on the next reset if the device protection option was enabled in the settings. To avoid this, disable it before resetting in the Settings menu. → Additionally. → Device protection.

Bypassing Mi Account through EDL (for advanced users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a service firmware mode that allows you to rewrite the persist partition, which stores information about the account's association. On Redmi 4 Pro, this method works, but requires:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows and Qualcomm drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool or QFil.
• 📁 Special firmware with remote checks (for example, modified Fastboot firmware).
• 🔌 Cable. USB Data support (not all cables are suitable!).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Qualcomm driver (can be found on the 4PDA or XDA forums).
2. Turn off the phone, hold the Volume Up. + Volume Down and connect to the PC – the device should be determined as QHSUSB_BULK.
3. Run the Mi Flash Tool, select a modified firmware (e.g. Redmi 4 Pro Global with a patch to bypass your account).
4. Press Refresh, then Flash, and it takes 5-10 minutes.
5. After the reboot, the phone will be unlocked, but all data will be erased.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL may result in loss IMEI Or "bricking" the device, and if the phone doesn't turn on or catch the network after it's firmware, you'll need to restore it. NV-partitions through QFil.

Alternative Unlocking Methods (with Risks)

If the official method and EDL do not work, you can try the following methods, their effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI and the state of the device.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi 4 Pro with Snapdragon 625 processor, methods designed for MediaTek (e.g, SP Flash Tool, not working. Using the wrong tools will cause you to break.

Backup important data (if the phone is turned on)

Download the official firmware for Redmi 4 Pro (version must match the current one)

Install ADB and Fastboot on PC

Charge your phone at least 50%

Prepare a USB cable (preferably original)

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What to do if nothing helps: extreme measures

If all of the above methods fail, there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone (check, box with IMEI), in some cases they can help, even if you are not the original owner, the cost of the service is from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles.
2. Reflash the phone with a replacement eMMC (requires soldering work), this method is guaranteed to remove the lock, but it is expensive (from 5 000 rubles) and requires disassembly of the device.

⚠️ Note: Forums often offer "paid unlocking services" on the Internet. IMEI. 90% of these offers are fraud: after payment, you will be sent a firmware instruction through the EDL (You can find something that you can find for free, or it'll disappear. Don't pay for something you can do yourself!

If the phone is locked after buying on Avito or Yula, try contacting the seller – sometimes they agree to help with unlocking remotely (for example, through TeamViewer).

How to Avoid Mi Account Blocking in the Future

To avoid the problem again, follow these rules:

• 📱 Before selling or resetting, always untie your Mi Account in the settings.
• 🔐 Do not use one account on multiple Xiaomi devices – this increases the risk of blocking.
• 📧 Link a backup email and phone to your account for recovery.
• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware on new versions MIUI fewer vulnerabilities to bypass.
• 🛡️ Turn off the Device Protection option in the settings if you are not afraid of theft.

If you frequently reflash your phone, create a separate Mi Account specifically for this purpose, so you do not lose access to the main account with purchases and data.

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On Redmi 4 Pro after 2020, you can officially delete the Mi Account ONLY through the original account or Xiaomi service center. All other methods are workarounds and may stop working after updates.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Mi Account on Redmi 4 Pro