Forgot the password from the phone: how to unlock Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 without losing data?

Why Redmi Note 10 is blocked and what to do

Forgotten password, PIN-The code or pattern lock on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is unpleasant, but solvable. The smartphone is blocked after 5-10 failed attempts to enter, and further actions depend on whether the protection features: Mi Account, Google Account or Find My Device were turned on. Without them, unlocking will require resetting to factory settings – meaning the loss of all data on the device.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to unlock the Redmi Note. 10 (including the Pro, Pro Max and Pro models, and 5G), from the safest to the radical, taking into account the features of the firmware MIUI 12/13/14. Important: The methods are different for devices with unlocked and locked bootloader. OEM Unlock in the developer settings, some ways will not be available.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (minimum 30%, otherwise the risk of "bricking" the phone during the procedure).
• 📡 Backup data (if your phone has previously synced to Mi Cloud or Google Drive).
• 🔧 Version MIUI (You can find out on the lock screen or via Fastboot).

Method 1: Unlocking with Mi Account (official method)

If the Redmi Note 10 has a Xiaomi account attached (Mi Account), this is the most reliable and secure way to unlock, and even when the bootloader is blocked, the method works, but requires:

• 📱 Access to another device (PC, phone) to log into your account.
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection on a locked smartphone (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• ⏳ Waiting time – up to 72 hours (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

Step-by-step:

1. On the Redmi Note 10 lock screen, tap the Forgot Password button? (or Forgot Password?).
2. Select the Restore option via Mi Account.
3. Enter the username and password from your Xiaomi account.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if 2FA is enabled).
5. Create a new password or pattern lock.

Important! If you don't remember the Mi Account data, restore it to account.xiaomi.com. Use the attached email or phone number. Without access to the account, official unlocking through Xiaomi is impossible - you will need a data reset.

Make sure your phone is connected to the internet|Battery charge > 30%|Remember the username/password from Mi Account|Have access to email/SMS for 2FA-->

Method 2: Using Find My Device from Google

If you add a Google account to the Redmi Note 10 and you enable Find My Device, you can unlock the device remotely.

• 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (mobile data or Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Find My Device is activated in settings (Settings) → Google → Security).
• 🔑 You remember the data from the Google account linked to the phone.

How to unlock:

1. Go to Find My Device from another device.
2. Sign in with the same Google account as Redmi Note 10.
3. Select a locked phone from the list of devices.
4. Press Lock the device (yes, "block" rather than "erase").
5. Enter a new temporary password and confirm.
6. On the screen lock Redmi Note 10 will appear field to enter this password.

⚠️ Note: After unlocking through Find My Device, it is recommended to immediately go to the phone settings and turn off the temporary password, otherwise it will be requested each time you turn on.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It doesn’t work if the phone is disabled Find My Device.
• ❌ It won’t work when resetting your settings via Recovery (Google data is erased).
• ❌ If the phone is turned off, the lock command will be executed only after connecting to the Internet.

Method 3: Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

If neither Mi Account nor Google account is tied, the radical method is to reset to factory settings, which will delete all data on the phone, including photos, messages and installed apps. On the Redmi Note 10, the reset is done via Recovery Mode:

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – the Recovery menu will open (navigation is carried out by volume buttons, the choice is by the power button).
4. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in newer versions of MIUI).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
6. After the process is complete, select Reboot to reboot.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 14 after reset via Recovery, you may need to enter data from Mi Account, even if the account was not previously linked. This is due to Xiaomi's security policy).

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If the phone requires Mi Account data to be entered after reset and you don’t remember it, try connecting to Wi-Fi and entering random characters 3-5 times. Sometimes this works as a lock bypass (but not guaranteed).

Method 4: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method is suitable if:

• 🔓 The bootloader was unlocked on the phone (via the phone). OEM Unlock in the Developer Settings).
• 💻 Access to a computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 📥 There is an official firmware for Redmi Note 10 (you can download on the official website of Xiaomi).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools (ADB/Fastboot) on PC.
2. Turn off the Redmi Note 10 and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with Platform Tools and execute the command: fastboot oem unlock (if the bootloader is unlocked) or fastboot flashing unlock (for new devices).
5. Swipe the phone with the official firmware through the command: fastboot flash all [name file firmware.zip]
6. Upon completion, type in fastboot reboot

Warnings:

• 🚨 Continuous power: If a PC or phone shuts down while you’re firmware, the device can turn into a brick".
• 🔧 Firmware version: Use only official files for your model (Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro, etc.).
• 🔒 After firmware may require re-authorization in Mi Account.

Method 5: Bypassing the lock through ADB (if debugging is enabled)

If Redmi Note 10 has previously been activated debugging over USB (USB Debugging), you can delete the file with a password through ADB. The method works only when you connect to a PC and requires:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (not all cables support data transmission).
• 🔓 Included debugging in settings (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number (7 taps) → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line and type in: adb shell su rm /data/system/gesture.key (or password.key)
3. Reboot your phone with command: reboot
4. After rebooting, the lock screen should disappear.

⚠️ Attention: On new versions MIUI 13/14 This method may not work because of the system's enhanced security, and in addition, the su command requires root rights, which are rarely found on Xiaomi stock firmware.

Method 6: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all of the above methods did not help, you can contact the official Xiaomi service center.

• 🔒 Phone requires Mi Account data, but you don’t remember it.
• 📱 The device "buried" after a failed firmware.
• 🔧 There is custom firmware installed on the phone and standard methods don’t work.

What you need to unlock in the service:

• 📄 Document confirming the purchase (check, warranty card).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (to confirm ownership).
• 💰 Payment for the service (cost varies from 1000 to 3 000 rubles depending on the complexity of the service).

Important: Xiaomi service centers in Russia may refuse to unlock if the phone was purchased abroad or does not have an official warranty, in such cases only an informal service will help, but the risk of fraud or damage to the device is higher.

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Xiaomi’s official service is the only legal way to unlock if the Mi Account password is forgotten and all other options are disabled.

Method 7: Alternative methods (with risk to the device)

If the standard methods do not work, you can find alternative solutions on the Internet, for example:

• 🔄 Firmware through EDL Mode (emergency loading mode).
• 🔓 Use of bypass scripts for MIUI.
• 📱 Installation of custom Recovery (TWRP) and deletion of lock files.

Risks of alternative methods:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 💥 Turning the phone into a brick (not turning on, not responding to charging).
• 🔒 Blocking Mi Accounts in Unofficial Manipulations.
• 📵 Loss of loss IMEI (The phone won't catch the network).

Example of firmware through EDL Mode (only for power users!):

1. Download the firmware for your model (Redmi Note 10 has mojito encoding, Note 10 Pro is sweet).
2. Install the Qualcomm 9008 driver.
3. Connect your phone to EDL Mode (closing contacts on the board or via Fastboot).
4. Swipe the device through the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL It requires a knowledge of circuitry and soldering skills, and an error can cause permanent damage to the motherboard!

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking Redmi Note 10