How to change your Google account on Xiaomi phone: all the ways and nuances

Replacing a Google account on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) is a procedure that every user faces when buying a used device, resetting settings or wanting to switch to a new profile. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has a number of features due to the integration of MIUI services and the security requirements of Android. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change an account, including bypassing typical errors and saving data.

It is important to understand that simply removing old accounting through settings is not enough: the system can block access to the Play Market, sync contacts or even the phone itself (when activating the Protection of Xiaomi device).We will look at safe methods for MIUI 14/13 and earlier versions, and explain why some “people’s” tips (such as reset via Recovery) can lead to loss of access to the device forever.

Preparing for a change in Google account

Before you change your account, follow the mandatory steps to avoid data loss or device lockdown:

• 📱 Create a backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup or Mi Cloud. It's especially important to keep contacts, SMS application data.
• 🔐 Make sure you know the password from your current Google account – it will be required to untie the device from Find My Device.
• 📡 Connect to Wi-Fi: Linking a new account requires verification over the Internet.
• 🔧 Check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone. MIUI 14+ Android 13+ Additional restrictions are in place.

If you are buying a used phone, ask the seller to log out of your Google account and disable Xiaomi Device Protection (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Security) before transferring the device. Otherwise, you will need to perform a hard reset, which can lead to activation problems.

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If you sell your Xiaomi, don’t just delete your Google account, but do a full reset via Settings → Additional → Settings Reset. This will delete all data, including the Mi Account binding.

Method 1: Standard Replacement through Settings

The most secure method for most users works on all versions of MIUI, as long as you have access to your current account:

1. Open Settings → Google Accounts.
2. Select your current account and click “Delete Account” (in some versions – “Delete”).
3. Confirm the action by entering the password or pattern lock of the device.
4. Return to Settings → Accounts and click “Add Account” → “Google”.
5. Enter the new account or create it.

After adding a new account, the system automatically syncs data (contacts, calendar, mail). If sync does not start, check the settings in Settings → Google Accounts → Sync.

Successful authorization in Play Market| Contact Synchronization | Access to Gmail| No old password requests-->

Method 2: Recovery reset (for locked devices)

This method is used if:

• 🔒 You bought a used phone with someone else’s Google account tied up.
• 📵 Forgot the password from your current account.
• 🚫 The device is locked after resetting settings (request) FRP).

⚠️ Note: Recovery removes all data from the device, including photos, messages and installed apps.On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) after such a reset, you may need to enter the old account data due to Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12.5+ Android 11+ After resetting via Recovery, you may be asked to enter data from your previous Xiaomi account (Mi Account), even if the Google account was deleted, this is due to the manufacturer's dual protection, in which case you will need to contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.

Resetting instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select "Wipe Data" (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting "Wipe All Data".
5. After the reboot, go through the initial setup and add a new Google account.

Method 3: Use the Mi Unlock Tool (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if you are faced with a lock Mi Account after reset. It requires unlocking the bootloader and working with the PC.

🔧 Requirements:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original......>
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if not unlocked, wait will be required) 7-15 days after linking Xiaomi account to the device).

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from [Xiaomi official website](https://en.miui.com/unlock/).
2. Install Mi Phone Manager drivers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down when the phone is off).
4. Launch the Mi Unlock Tool, log in to your Xiaomi account and follow the program instructions.

⚠️ Note: Use of informal unlocking tools (e.g, EDL Mode) may result in loss IMEI The official Mi Unlock Tool only works with an unlocked bootloader and requires confirmation through the device. SMS.

Solving Common Mistakes When Changing Your Account

When replacing a Google account with Xiaomi, users often face the following problems:

If Google services stop working after changing your account (for example, Play Market does not update apps), follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services and clear the cache.
3. Remove updates for the app (if available).
4. Reset the device.

Features for different Xiaomi models

The process of changing your Google account may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI.

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro, 12T: On these flagships with MIUI 14 Android 13 Recovery resets will require you to enter your previous Xiaomi account (even if your Google account has been deleted).
• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X4/X5: On these models, after a hard reset, a confirmation request may appear through SMS When you add a new Google account.
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A2 (Android One series: It uses a “pure” Android, so to change the account enough standard methods without binding to Mi Account.
• 📱 POCO F4/F5, Redmi K50: On these devices with MIUI 13+ When changing your account, access to the Play Market may be temporarily blocked (rebooted).

For dual-lock devices (Google FRP + Mi Account), it is recommended to use official unlock tools. For example, for Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro, after reset via Recovery, you may need to:

1. Entering data from an old Google account.
2. Confirmation via Mi Unlock Tool (if the Mi Account was linked).
3. Wait 72 hours after unlocking the bootloader (on some models).

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On devices with MIUI 14+ and Android 13+, a reset via Recovery without a Mi Account waist will result in your phone being locked.Always delete both accounts (Google and Xiaomi) before selling or resetting.

How to protect your new account

After changing your Google account, set up additional security measures to avoid being blocked in the future:

• 🔒 Enable two-factor authentication for your new Google account (security.google.com).
• 📱 Link your phone number to your account to restore access.
• 🔐 Create a backup code in Google’s security settings.
• 🛡️ Set up Protection for Xiaomi Device (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Security, but remember the data to unlock.

If you are buying a used device, be sure to check:

• 🔄 No binding to other accounts (Settings) → Accounts).
• 📡 Possibility of work IMEI (dial *#06#).
• 🔋 Battery status in AIDA64 or AccuBattery.

⚠️ Warning: Never buy Xiaomi that has not deleted the previous owner’s account.Even if the seller promises to help with unlocking, after a reset, the device may be locked forever due to Xiaomi’s Anti-Theft policy.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your Google account to Xiaomi