How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: 3 Ways to Work

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is still one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, despite the release of new models. Many users face the need to log out of a Google account – whether before selling a phone, changing profile or eliminating synchronization errors. However, the standard exit algorithm may differ depending on the version of MIUI and installed Android (from 6.0 to 7.0 on this model).

In this article, you will find unique ways to log out on Redmi Note 4, including bypassing common errors like “Can’t delete your account” or process freezes. We’ll look at three methods: through phone settings, through password resets, and forced deletion through Google Settings, and we’ll also look at why your account can stay on and how to fix it.

Why not just delete your Google account through your “Accounts”?

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (as well as other MIUI devices) has a feature: when you try to delete a Google account through the standard Settings menu → Accounts, the system often gives an error or simply ignores the command.

• 🔄 Background Synchronization – some processes (e.g. Google Play Services) block deletion.
• 🔒 Factory Reset Protection Protection (FRP) — If your account is linked as your primary account, Android will not let you delete it without a password.
• 📱 Corporate restrictions MIUI — Xiaomi is modifying the account menu, which can lead to crashes.

In addition, after physical deletion, the account can remain in the cache of applications (for example, in Gmail or YouTube), which creates the illusion of its presence, which requires a complete cleanup of the data of the associated services.

Method 1: Standard output via MIUI settings

This method works on Redmi Note 4 with MIUI 8-12 (Android 6.0-7.0).If you have a newer firmware, go to Method 2.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Accounts in older versions of MIUI).
3. Google, and you will see a list of linked accounts.
4. Select the account you want, then click Delete account (or Exit → Delete).
5. Confirm the action with a password or graphical key of the device.

Save important data from Google Drive and Contacts | Disable two-factor authentication (if enabled) | Remember your account password (required to log in again) | Check that your phone is connected to Wi-Fi (to sync changes)

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If the Delete Account button is inactive or not available:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📵 Turn off mobile internet and leave only Wi-Fi (sometimes helps bypass the lockdown) FRP).
• 🔧 Update Google Play Services through the Play Store.

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account, all data associated with it (Gmail emails, Drive files, contacts) will be deleted from your phone, but stored in the Google cloud.

Method 2: Exit through Google Settings (for MIUI 13-14)

In the new firmware versions, Xiaomi has moved account management to Google’s Settings app, a method that is universal and works even if the standard method didn’t work.

1. Open the Google Settings app (an icon with the G logo on a blue background). If it's not on your desktop, search through the app search.
2. Go to Google Account Management.
3. In the top menu, select the Security tab.
4. Scroll down to the block of your devices and tap Device Management.
5. Find your Redmi Note 4 (may appear as Xiaomi mido) and click Exit.

If the device is not listed:

• 🔄 Update the page by pulling down.
• 📶 Make sure your phone is connected to the internet (no more). VPN!).
• 🔧 Reinstall updates for Google Play Services:

Method 3: Forced deletion through password reset (if standard methods don't work)

If the first two methods did not work, the reason may be:

• 🔐 FRP-locking (protection against reset to factory settings).
• 🛠️ Damage to system files MIUI.
• 📵 Corporate account restrictions (if the phone was issued by the employer).

In this case, resetting Google password and then deleting the account will help:

1. On your computer or other phone, go to accounts.google.com.
2. Sign in to the same account that is linked to Redmi Note 4.
3. Go to Security → Your Devices and remove Xiaomi mido from the list.
4. Return to your phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google and try to delete your account again.

⚠️ Note: If the phone then requires you to enter the password of the previous account when you turn on (FRP-Lock), you will need to unlock through Mi Account. To do this: Connect your phone to Wi-Fi. On the lock screen, select Forgot the password.

What to do after leaving the account?

Deleting your Google account with Redmi Note 4 is only half the battle, and avoiding future problems:

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If you sell a phone, complete a reset (Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset → Reset) after you log out, this will delete all data, including hidden account files.

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – this will clear temporary session files.
• 📁 Check the Download folder – sometimes there are files uploaded through the account (for example, from Google Photos).
• 🔒 Set up a new account (if necessary) – but don’t use the same password as your old one.
• 🛡️ Turn off autocomplete in the browser if old account data is stored there.

If you are planning to sell your phone, you should also:

• Delete all Mi Accounts in Settings → Mi Account → Exit.
• Untie the device from Find My Device (at google.com/android/find).
• Reset the settings to factory (see tip above).

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Even after you leave your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 account, you can save your data in your system folders, and you can only clean it completely by resetting your settings or manually deleting your Google cache.

Mistakes and solutions: why can’t you log out?

On the Redmi Note 4, users often face the following problems:

1. "Failed to delete the account"

Reasons:

• 📶 Unstable Internet connection (especially if you are using a mobile network).
• 🔄 Conflict with Google Play Services (Outdated or corrupted version).
• 🔒 Account is managed by the organization (working/training profile).

Decision:

1. Connect to Wi-Fi (mobile Internet can be blocked by the operator).
2. Clear the cache of Google Play Services and Google Account Manager.
3. If your account is corporate, contact the administrator. IT-division.

2 After deletion, the account reappears

This is a typical MIUI problem that's associated with background synchronization.

• 📵 Turn off autosynchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
• 🔧 Remove updates for Google Play Services (see instructions above).
• 🔄 Perform a soft reboot (clutch power) + Decrease volume by 10 seconds).

3.The phone asks for a password after reset (FRP-lock)

If you reset your settings and your phone requires your old account details:

• 🔑 Enter the password from the last Google account tied.
• 📧 If you don’t remember your password, restore it through accounts.google.com.
• 🔧 If your account is deleted, use the Mi Account to unlock (linked to your phone).

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