If you forgot the password on your Redmi phone, the official Xiaomi paths to unlock redmi phone forgot password are Mi Account recovery, Find Device, and an unlock application, none of these recover the forgotten password itself, they reset or bypass it. A hard reset is only a fallback after device erasure or a recovery-mode wipe, and it deletes all data on the phone. Before you start any method, gather your Mi Account credentials, access to the recovery phone or email, and your device's IMEI or unlock number.
Before you start: what you need to unlock your Redmi phone
Every official unlock method requires at least one of the following: your Mi Account username and password, access to the phone number or email bound to that Mi Account, or the device's IMEI/unlock number. No method recovers the forgotten password; each one resets it or bypasses the lock screen entirely. If you have none of these prerequisites, the only remaining option is a factory reset, which wipes all data from the device.
Method 1: Reset your Mi Account password
If you still have access to the recovery phone number or email tied to your Mi Account, resetting the Mi Account password is the fastest way to regain access to your Redmi phone. This method works when you remember which account is linked to the device but not the password itself.
- Go to id.mi.com from any browser.
- Click Forgot Password.
- Enter the phone number or email bound to your Mi Account.
- Receive the verification code on that phone or email.
- Enter the code and set a new Mi Account password.
Once the password is reset, sign in on your Redmi phone with the new credentials. If you do not remember the account password but still have access to the recovery phone or email, Xiaomi's appeal and help pages also allow you to reset the password through the same verification process. If the account is not yours, Xiaomi says an appeal may help, and directs users to the activation-lock appeal page on i.mi.com.
Method 2: Use Find Device Lost Mode
Find Device must be enabled before you are locked out for this method to work. If it is already on, you can remotely lock your Redmi phone with a new password from any browser.
- On the locked device, go to Settings > Xiaomi Account > Xiaomi Cloud > Find device and grant the required permissions, then enter your Mi Account password to enable the feature.
- From another device, sign in at i.mi.com with the same Mi Account.
- Open Find device and select the locked Redmi phone.
- Turn on Lost mode for that device.
- Set a new lock-screen password through Lost mode.
If Find Device is off, go to id.mi.com and change your Mi Account password; the account will be signed out on all devices using the old password, which can help you regain control of the phone. If you cannot retrieve the Mi Account password at all, the unlock application route is the next step.
Method 3: Submit an unlock application
When the Mi Account password is unrecoverable and you cannot verify ownership through the recovery channels, Xiaomi's unlock application is the official path to bypassing phone lock screens. This process requires the device's IMEI or unlock number and your purchase region.
- Go to i.mi.com and open the unlock application page.
- Use Submit unlock application.
- Enter the Unlock number or IMEI of the Redmi phone. The Xiaomi unlock appeal page requires the device's unlock number or IMEI.
- Select the country or region where the phone was purchased.
- Submit the application.
The result is sent by SMS or email. If the application fails, you can submit it again. After approval, Find Device is automatically turned off, allowing you to set up the phone fresh. This method does not recover your old password; it removes the account lock so you can use the device again.
What to do after a hard reset
A hard reset is the last resort because it wipes all data on the Redmi phone. Use it only after the Mi Account and Find Device methods have failed. After the wipe, the device may reboot to Recovery mode, and when it prompts for the Mi Account password, an unlock code may appear on the screen. Xiaomi's FAQ says this unlock code can be used in the unlock application process, so write it down before proceeding.
- Power off the Redmi phone.
- Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together until the Mi logo appears.
- Release the Power button but keep holding Volume Up until the Mi Recovery screen shows.
- Use the Volume buttons to navigate to Wipe & Reset or Factory Reset.
- Select the option with the Power button and confirm.
- Wait for the wipe to finish, then reboot the phone.
If no Xiaomi Account was added to the device and the App Lock password is forgotten, Xiaomi documents a factory data reset as the only reset option. Xiaomi also says that if App Lock password is forgotten and no Xiaomi Account was added, the only reset option is a factory data reset. A hard reset does not restore access to a forgotten screen lock without data loss; the documented result is device wiping, not password recovery.
How to avoid getting locked out again
Set up fingerprint or face unlock on your Redmi phone so you have a backup method that does not rely on remembering a password. Keep your Mi Account recovery phone number and email current, because every official unlock path depends on them. Back up your data regularly to Xiaomi Cloud or another service so a future reset does not cost you important files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I unlock my Redmi phone with a Google account?
Google's android.com/find can erase a locked Android phone using its power and volume buttons, but that is a wipe, not a password recovery, and it is not Redmi-specific.
Will a hard reset remove the Mi Account lock on my Redmi phone?
No. After a hard reset, the phone will still prompt for the Mi Account password. If an unlock code appears at that prompt, use it in the unlock application process at i.mi.com to remove the account lock.
What is the unlock number or IMEI, and where do I find it?
The IMEI is a unique identifier for your phone, usually found on the original box, the back of the device, or by dialing *#06# before the lock screen appears. The unlock number is the code that may display after a wipe when the Mi Account prompt appears.
How long does the unlock application take?
Xiaomi does not publish a fixed timeframe for unlock application results. The outcome is sent by SMS or email, and if the application fails, you can submit it again.
Is there a way to unlock a Redmi phone without losing data?
Resetting the Mi Account password or using Find Device Lost Mode can unlock the phone without data loss. The unlock application also avoids a wipe if approved. A hard reset is the only method that erases all data.
