Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face the need to untie their profile from the device, which may be necessary when selling the gadget, transferring it to another user or simply changing the main email address if you want, deleting an account is a critical procedure, because without it, the new owner will not be able to fully use the phone due to the built-in protection against theft.
Mi Cloud security tightly ties the device to an account, which protects personal data from outsiders, but makes it difficult to transfer ownership. If you just reset the settings to the factory without first logging out, the phone will lock and require the password of the previous owner. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the legal ways to delete the account of the shaomi and avoid blocking.
The unbundling process can vary depending on whether you have access to your smartphone menu or have forgotten your password. We'll look at options through system settings, i.mi.com's web interface and the full reset procedure. It's important to understand the difference between deleting a profile permanently and simply logging out on a particular device.
Preparing for deletion of the Mi Account
Before you start taking active action to remove or untie, you need to perform a number of preparatory operations, which will help to save important contacts, photos and notes that are synchronized with the cloud. If you plan to sell a phone, backup data is a must-have that can not be ignored.
Make sure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. The synchronization process and subsequent untie may require data to be transferred to the company’s servers. It is also recommended to fully charge the smartphone battery so that a sudden power outage does not interrupt the critical process of changing security settings.
- 📱 Check if you know the current password from your Mi Account.
- ☁️ Make sure all important data is synchronized with the cloud.
- 🔌 Connect your phone to the charger or make sure you charge more than 50%.
- 📶 Find a stable Internet connection to communicate with authorization servers.
⚠️ Note: If you delete your account without first syncing, all data stored only in the cloud and not uploaded to your device may be lost forever.
Special attention should be paid to Find the Device. While it is active, the phone is protected. To successfully sell or transfer the device, you need not only to log out of the account, but also to deactivate this feature to remove the hardware binding, otherwise, even after reset, the phone will turn into a brick for the new user.
Deleting the account through smartphone settings
The easiest and most correct way to untie the device is through the settings menu of the smartphone itself, which is suitable if you have physical access to the phone and remember the password. Go to Settings, then find the Mi Account item (usually at the top of the list or in the About section).
Inside the profile, you'll see a "Get Out" or "Delete Account" button. Security will require proof of your identity. You'll need to enter your account password. Once you've successfully logged in, the phone will send a request to Xiaomi's server to unlock the device.
It's important to wait until the process is over. The screen may go out or the boot indicator will appear. Don't interrupt the process or turn off the phone at that point. Once you're done, you'll be back in the settings menu, where you'll be prompted to log in to a new account or skip this step instead of your name.
What to do if your phone requires a confirmation code?
If two-factor authorization is enabled, the attached phone number will receive an SMS with a code, enter it in the appropriate field. If the SIM card is lost, use the backup recovery codes or try to log in through a trusted device where you are already logged in.> After logging out, it is strongly recommended to perform a complete data reset, which will delete all your personal files, apps and settings, returning the phone to the “out of the box” state. → The phone. → Reset settings and select "Erase all data." Device untie via i.mi.com web interface If the smartphone is lost, broken or simply unavailable, but you need to remove the binding to it, use the official i.mi.com website. This method allows you to manage devices associated with your profile remotely, you will need a computer or other smartphone with Internet access. Go to the site and log in using your Mi ID and password. After logging in, go to the Device Management section. It will display a list of all gadgets that have ever been linked to your account. Find the desired model in the list, such as the Redmi Note 10 or Xiaomi Mi 11. Click on the device icon to open detailed information. From the Action menu, select the option “Delete” or “Untie.” The system can request confirmation via SMS or through the authenticator application. Once confirmed, the device will disappear from the active list and the activator lock will be removed. Action Through Phone Settings Through i.mi.com Phone No Internet Required On Phone Speed Instantly Depends on Synchronization Difficulty Low Average This method is especially effective if you bought a used phone and the previous owner’s account is left on it, which is ready to help you remotely. However, if the owner is unknown, this method will not help unlock someone else’s device without his direct participation. The procedure of a full reset (Hard Reset) Many users mistakenly believe that the reset to factory settings automatically delete the account. This is not so, only if the user is actively engaged in the search for the next device, if you will not include the password. To perform a reset via the Recovery Mode, turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the key combination: usually Volume up. + Power. Hold the buttons until the Mi logo or the recovery menu appears (English/Chinese) And you can click on Wipe Data. Confirm by selecting Wipe All Data. It takes a few minutes. Once you're done, the phone will reboot. If you haven't previously deleted your account through your settings or site, you'll see an activation screen that requires you to enter your Mi Account password. ⚠️ Attention: Recovery resets do not remove activation locks. Use this method only if you have untied the device from your Mi Account or plan to enter a password immediately after reset. There is also the possibility of resetting via the Android menu itself, if available. Go to Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings. This method is softer and allows you to save some system logs, but the result in terms of data deletion is identical to a hard reset. 💡Before performing Hard Reset, remove SIM-microSD card and memory card to avoid accidental deletion or blocking of data from them SIM-The most common problem is a forgotten password, without which it is impossible to delete an account in the standard ways, because Xiaomi's security system will not allow this. If you forget your login details, use the recovery feature on the login page first. Go to the login page and click "Forgot your password?" You will need access to the linked phone number or backup email. If this data is also not available, the recovery process is complicated. You will have to fill out a special form on id.mi.com to restore access to your account: 📝 Precise Mi. ID (remember). 📅 Approximate date of account registration. 📱 The device from which the most frequent input was performed. 💳 Payment data (if you've made purchases from the Mi Store) is a strong proof of ownership: If the phone was bought by hand and someone else's account is on it, and the seller is not in touch, it's almost impossible to legally unlock it. Service centers require the provision of a check or box with IMEI-code matching the device to prove ownership. 💡Without a password or access to a linked phone/mail, account recovery is possible only through support to provide proof of purchase (FAQ) Will the account be deleted after resetting settings? No, a simple Hard Reset doesn't remove your account from security. The phone will remain locked and require a password when you first activate. You must first log out of your account through settings or the site. Can you delete your Xiaomi account without a password? Officially no. This is a theft protection feature. The only way is to restore access to your account through your tied number or email. Third-party programs to bypass lockout are often viruses or fraud. What happens if you sell a phone with a tied account? The new owner can't use the phone. Once reset, they'll encounter an activation screen. In addition, you can remotely manage your phone's location until you can permanently remove it from your phone? To completely delete your profile (not just a device undock), you need to go to id.mi.com, go to the security settings and select the “Close Account” option, which will delete all data, purchases and attachments forever without the possibility of recovery.