The situation of forgetting the password from the smartphone is one of the most stressful for the owner of the gadget. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, like many modern Android devices, offers several layers of protection that can become an insurmountable barrier when you lose access. Users often face locking the screen after a system update, accidental change of combination or attempts to protect personal data from third parties.
There are several proven methods of bypassing locks, the effectiveness of which depends on the pre-preparation and settings of the system. Some methods allow you to save personal data, while others require a complete reset of the device to factory settings. The choice of a specific algorithm of actions is directly related to whether the Mi Account was activated, whether debugging is enabled by USB and whether Google account is linked. Below we will discuss in detail all possible scenarios.
Before you start taking action, you need to assess the criticality of the information stored in the memory of the phone. If the device does not have important photos or documents, the unlocking process will be much faster and easier. However, if the data is valuable, it is worth trying less radical methods, even if they require more time. A full reset via Recovery Mode is guaranteed to delete all user files without the possibility of recovery.
Using Mi Account to Remotely Unblock
The most civilized and secure way to restore access to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is to use the manufacturer’s cloud service. If the device has logged in to Mi Account and enabled the Find Device feature, you have the ability to remotely erase the lock data of the screen. This method requires an active Internet connection on the locked smartphone, since the command must be received by the server.
To implement this method, you need to go to the official website of the Xiaomi cloud service from any other device, whether it is a computer or a tablet. By entering your credentials, you will get access to the management interface. The system will offer several options, among which we are interested in the cleanup or unlock function. It is important to understand that in some versions of the MIUI firmware, full unlock without loss of data may not be available, and the system will only offer a full reset.
The process of removing the blockage through the cloud is as follows:
- 🔑 Go to i.mi.com and log in with the same account as you do on your phone.
- 📱 In the list of devices, select your Redmi Note 9.
- 🗑️ Click the button “Erase data” or “Unblock” by confirming the action with the code from the SMS.
- 🔄 Wait for the command to be executed, after which the phone will restart.
⚠️ Note: If Find Device has been disabled in your phone's settings before locking, this method won't work. SIM-card in the phone is active to receive a confirmation SMS message from the service Xiaomi.
Resetting with Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)
If cloud-based methods are not available, the only remaining option is to force resets through recovery mode, which is universal and works even when the phone doesn't turn on normally or hangs on the logo. Hard Reset completely cleans the internal drive, returning the software to its original state.
To enter Recovery mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, you need to use a combination of physical buttons. Hold the volume button and the power button simultaneously until the Mi logo appears. After vibration, the power button can be released, continuing to keep the volume. The menu will appear on the screen, where the navigation is carried out by the volume buttons, and the choice is made by the power button.
☑️ Preparation for Hard Reset
From the Recovery menu, select a language (usually English), then go to Wipe Data. The system will alert you to the irreversibility of action. Once confirmed, the formatting process will begin, which can take from one to five minutes. Once completed, select Reboot to restart the device.
| Action. | Button combination | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Recovery | Volume + and Nutrition | Recovery menu |
| Entrance to Fastboot | Loudness - and Nutrition | Firmware mode |
| Reboot. | Long-term power pressing | Turn off/Enable |
| Choices in the menu | Power button | Confirmation of action |
⚠️ Warning: Once the settings are reset, Android security will require you to enter a password from a Google account that was synced to the phone earlier (FRP), which cannot be bypassed by a simple discharge.
Unlocking through Google’s Find My Device service
An alternative to Xiaomi’s branded service is Google’s standard tool: If a blocked Redmi Note 9 has a Google account login and geolocation enabled, you can use the Find Device platform, which is especially effective if you don’t remember the Mi Account password, but Google data is available.
Go to android.com/find from your computer or other smartphone. Sign in with your account. If your device is seen online, you will have three options: Call, Lock, and Clear the Device. We are interested in the latter feature, which actually performs the same Hard Reset but is initiated remotely over the Internet.