How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: All Ways to 2026

Why it’s important to log out of your Google account on Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is closely integrated with Google services, from Gmail to Google Drive cloud storage. Many users face the need to log out when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, simply clicking “Exit” on the menu often leads to unexpected consequences.

Incorrect logging out of your account can cause a device to be locked through Factory Reset Protection (FRP), loss of access to backups, or problems with app authorization. This is especially true for the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 12-14, where security algorithms are strengthened. In this article, all the current ways to exit a Google account, taking into account the specifics of Xiaomi firmware.

We will look at not only the standard method through settings, but also alternative options: exit without the Internet, after resetting to factory settings, as well as solutions to typical errors such as “Can not delete account.” Each method is tested on the Redmi Note 9 (models M2003J15SC, M2003J15SS) with the latest security updates in 2026.

Method 1: Standard output through phone settings

This is the safest and most recommended method, and it works for most situations: It stores all local data on the device, but removes the Google service binding.

1. Open the "Settings" (the gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (in some versions of MIUI – Accounts).
3. Select Google from the list of connected accounts.
4. Slip on your profile email address.
5. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
6. Confirm the action by entering a password or graphical key to unlock the screen.

After these steps are completed, the device will lose communication with Google services, but all installed applications and files will remain in place. SMS or applications of Authenticator.

Are your contacts synchronized with Google Contacts?

Are photos saved in Google Photos?

Is the "Find the device" option disabled?

Do you remember your account password (you will need to log in again)

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⚠️ Note: If you log out before selling your phone, be sure to complete a full reset (see Method 3.

Method 2: Signing out of your account without an internet connection

Situations where you need to log out of a Google account without accessing the network are less common, but they are relevant when traveling abroad or having problems with mobile Internet. On the Redmi Note 9, this is possible through a hidden developer menu.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. 7 times tap on the item version of MIUI (the notification will appear "You became a developer").
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.

Now, do the following:

1. Enable the option of debugging over USB.
2. Connect your phone to your computer and use the command ADB: adb shell am start -a android.settings.ACCOUNT_SYNC_SETTINGS
3. In the menu that opens, select a Google account and delete it.

This method requires minimal technical skills, but allows you to bypass the limitations of the network, an alternative is the use of the Account Manager app (available on Google Play), which can manage accounts without the Internet.

Method 3: Completely reset your settings with account deletion

If you're preparing a Redmi Note 9 for sale or transfer to another user, it's not enough to just log out of your account -- you need to do a hard reset.

Resetting instructions:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data.
4. Enter the screen unlock password.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Delete Everything.

Once rebooted, the phone will be like new, with no linked accounts, but keep in mind that if Factory Reset Protection (FRP) was enabled on the device, you will need to enter your last Google account when you first turn on.

Once a month to clean the cache

Just before the phone is sold.

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Solving errors when leaving a Google account

Redmi Note 9 users often encounter typical problems when trying to delete a Google account, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

• 🔴 "Failed to delete account": Usually caused by active synchronization. Turn off mobile Internet and Wi-Fi, then try again. If it doesn't work, restart your phone.
• 🔴 "Requires the password of the previous owner: This works FRP-You need to enter the last associated account or reset protection via fastboot (requires an unlocked bootloader).
• 🔴 "Delete Account button is inactive: Check if any applications (such as antivirus) have administrative rights. → Annexes → Special access → Device administrators.
• 🔴 "Authentication error": Make sure the date and time on the phone are set correctly.A mismatch with Google servers blocks account transactions.

If none of these methods worked, try updating Google Play services through the app store or clearing the cache of the Google Play Services app in the settings. In extreme cases, you may need to flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool.

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Before deleting your account, disable two-factor authentication in Google settings or save backup codes. This will save you from re-entry problems.

Features of leaving the account on different versions of MIUI

The interface and account management logic of the Redmi Note 9 depend on the firmware version.

• 📱 MIUI 12 (Android 10): Account menu hidden in Settings → Passwords and security → Privacy → Accounts. Deletion requires input PIN-lock-screen.
• 📱 MIUI 13 (Android 11): Added a separate Google section to the main settings menu, and the option “Manage Google Accounts” with advanced sync settings appeared.
• 📱 MIUI 14 (Android 12/13): An additional level of protection has been introduced - when deleting an account, confirmation is required through SMS Or email. There's also a guest mode feature that allows you to temporarily disable your main account.

On the Redmi Note 9 Pro (model Joyeuse) with MIUI 14, the path to account settings has been changed: Settings → Xiaomi Accounts → Managing Google Accounts. This is due to the deeper integration of Xiaomi and Google services.

To check the version of MIUI, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. If you have outdated firmware (below MIUI 12.5), we recommend updating through Settings → System Update – this will solve many problems with managing accounts.

Security: What to do after leaving your account

Deleting your Google account is just the first step to data protection, and after this operation, you need to do additional things on Redmi Note 9:

1. Clear the app cache: Go to Settings → Apps → App management and select Clear cache for all system applications.
2. Delete your browser data: In Chrome or Mi Browser, clear your history, cookies and saved passwords.
3. Check application permissions: In Settings → Privacy → Permissions revoke access to contacts, location and storage for unnecessary applications.
4. Activate MIUI Protection: Enable Malware Protection and Security Scanner in your security settings.

If the phone is transferred to another user, check for hidden administrative rights:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Special Access → Device Administrators.
2. Make sure there are no unknown applications with administrator rights on the list.
3. Turn off all suspicious points.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 9 with the unlocked bootloader, attackers can recover data even after a reset. If you sell such a device, we recommend that you reflash it to the official version. MIUI Mi Flash Tool with Clean All option.

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Once you log out of your Google account, make sure to check if the Find My Device option is disabled, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the phone without your data.

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