How to unlock screen in Xiaomi
Recently, Xiaomi mobile phone users have been discussing how to unlock the screen. Especially after system updates or forgotten passwords, many users are in urgent need of solutions. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide Xiaomi users with detailed unlocking methods and attach structured data for reference.
1. Summary of Xiaomi lock screen unlocking methods

The following are common lock screen unlocking methods for Xiaomi phones, applicable to different scenarios:
| method | Applicable scenarios | Operation steps |
|---|---|---|
| Password/Pattern Unlock | Remember password or pattern | Simply enter the password or draw a pattern to unlock |
| Fingerprint/face unlock | Biometric information has been entered | Unlock directly using fingerprint or face recognition |
| Xiaomi account unlock | Forgot password but remember Xiaomi account | Reset password via Xiaomi account |
| Recovery mode clear data | Completely forgotten password and cannot retrieve it through account | Enter Recovery mode and select "Clear Data" |
| ADB tool unlock | USB debugging turned on | Delete password files through computer ADB command |
2. Detailed operation steps
1. Unlock through Xiaomi account
If you forget your lock screen password but remember your Xiaomi account, you can follow the steps below:
(1) Enter the wrong password 5 times continuously on the lock screen.
(2) Click the "Forgot Password" option.
(3) Enter your Xiaomi account number and password, and follow the prompts to reset the lock screen password.
2. Wipe data via recovery mode
This method will clear all data on your phone, please proceed with caution:
(1) After shutting down, press and hold the "Power button" and "Volume Up button" at the same time to enter Recovery mode.
(2) Select "Clear Data" > "Clear All Data".
(3) Restart the phone and unlock it after initial settings.
3. Unlock via ADB tool
The USB debugging function needs to be turned on in advance:
(1) Connect to the computer and open the ADB tool.
(2) Enter the command:adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key(Pattern Lock) oradb shell rm /data/system/password.key(password lock).
(3) Restart the phone and the lock screen password will be cleared.
3. Precautions
(1) Clearing data in recovery mode will lose all unbacked files. It is recommended to back up important data regularly.
(2) ADB unlocking is only applicable to mobile phones with USB debugging turned on, otherwise it cannot be used.
(3) If the phone is bound to a Xiaomi account, the account password must be verified before it can be used after unlocking.
4. Answers to recent hot questions
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi phone cannot connect to WiFi after locking the screen | Need to be unlocked before connecting to the network, or reset through recovery mode |
| Lock screen password becomes invalid after system update | Try to retrieve it through Xiaomi account or clear data |
| Fingerprint unlock suddenly fails | Check whether the sensor is dirty or re-enter the fingerprint |
5. Summary
There are various methods to unlock the screen of Xiaomi mobile phones, and users can choose the appropriate method according to their own situation. It is recommended that you give priority to retrieving your password through your Xiaomi account to avoid data loss. If the problem is still not resolved, you can contact Xiaomi official customer service for further assistance.
The above content combines recent hot discussions and technical solutions across the Internet, hoping to help Xiaomi users who encounter lock screen problems.
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