How to change your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways + error solving

Why Change Your Google Account on Xiaomi Redmi 9 and When You Need to

Changing your Google account to Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a procedure that users experience when selling a device, transferring it to another person, or after buying a used phone. Even if you just want to use a new account to sync contacts, emails, or access Google Play, without changing your profile correctly, you can have problems ranging from bugs when updating apps to locking your device through Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

The Redmi 9 (M2003J15SS, M2004J19G, etc.) is powered by Xiaomi’s MIUI shell, which imposes its own restrictions on account management. For example, if you delete your main Google profile not through system settings but simply in your browser, it can lead to loss of access to the Google app store and services after rebooting your device. In this article, we’ll discuss all the safe ways to change your account, including bypassing typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the procedure is different depending on whether you just want to add a new account, completely delete the old one or reset your phone to the factory settings. We’ll look at all scenarios, from basic to advanced, taking into account the features of MIUI 12/13/14.

Preparing for a change of account: what to do in advance

Before you start changing your Google profile, follow a few critical steps to avoid data loss and data problems. FRP-locking (protection after discharge).

• 📱 Save Backup: Use Settings → The phone. → Backup or third-party services like Mi Cloud, especially important to keep contacts, SMS photo.
• 🔐 Make sure you know the password from your current Google account.Without it, you won't be able to delete your profile through your settings.
• 📋 Write it down. IMEI phone (find in Settings) → The phone. → This will be useful if you need to unlock through Xiaomi.
• 🔄 Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled) in your Google account settings for 10-15 minutes during the procedure.

If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, make sure to log out of your Mi Account. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Sign out. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to activate the device.

⚠️ Note: If the Find Device feature is enabled on the phone (in Google settings), it must be disabled before deleting the account. Otherwise, after rebooting, the phone may require you to enter a password from the old profile.

Method 1: Replace your account through phone settings (no reset)

The easiest and most secure method is to add a new Google profile and make it the primary one, and then delete the old one, which is fine if the phone is not locked and you know the password from your current account.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Click Add Account and follow the instructions to log in to a new profile.
3. After adding, go back to the Google section, select your old account and click Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action with a password from the device or a pattern lock.

If the Delete account button is inactive, it means that the profile is used to synchronize system data.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Play Store.
2. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
3. Repeat the attempt to delete the account.

⚠️ Note: After deleting your main Google account, some apps (such as Gmail or YouTube) may require re-authorization.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings (if you don't know the password)

If you bought a Redmi 9 with your hands and the previous owner did not delete your Google account, or forgot your password from your profile, the only reliable way is a full reset. FRP-lock-in.

To get around the block, follow the algorithm:

1. Turn off your phone. Press Volume up + Power buttons at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
2. In the Recovery Mode, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
3. After the reset, the phone will reboot and request data from the Google account that was previously linked.

To bypass FRP on Redmi 9, you can use one of the proven methods:

• 📞 Through SIM-map: insert active SIM, dial the emergency call number (e.g. 112), then try opening the settings through the contact menu.
• 🔧 With help. OTG-cable: connect the flash drive with the file FRP_Bypass.apk and set it up manually.
• 💻 Using PC: Use programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool (requires unlocked bootloader).

On the Redmi 9s models MIUI 14 and new roundabout FRP through SIM-In such cases, it is recommended to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase.

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If after resetting the phone asks for a password from the old account, but you do not know it, try to enter any password 5-7 times in a row. Sometimes after several unsuccessful attempts, a button appears "Forgot your password?", which allows you to reset the lock via SMS.

Method 3: Using Developer Mode (for Power Users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try to delete your account via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and having basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line and type: adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google' Find com.google.android.gms (Google Play Services).
4. Delete the cache and data of Google services: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms
5. Restart your phone and try to delete your account through your settings.

If ADB does not recognize the device, install Mi PC Suite drivers or manually update the driver through Windows Device Manager (select ADB Interface from the list).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause data loss or firmware damage. Do not delete system packets unless you are sure of their purpose.

Solving Common Errors When Changing Your Account

When you change your Google profile to Redmi 9, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error: “It is impossible to delete the account”

Reasons:

• The account is used to synchronize system data.
• The device management function (Device Admin) is enabled.
• MIUI blocks deletion due to security policies.

Decision:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Play Store → Storage → Clear data.
2. Disable the device administrator: Settings → Passwords and security → Device administrators.
3. If it doesn’t work, try to delete your account through Settings → Users and accounts (in some versions of MIUI).

Error: "A previous account is required after resetting"

It's a manifestation. FRP-The solutions:

• If you know the old account details, enter them.
• If the phone is purchased by hand, ask for data from the previous owner.
• Use the methods in Method 2 (via SIM or OTG) to bypass.

Error: “I can’t log into a new account”

Possible causes:

• Unstable Internet connection (check mobile data or Wi-Fi).
• Google servers are temporarily unavailable (check the status on Google Workspace Status).
• The phone has an unofficial firmware (reflash the device).

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If Google (Play Market, Gmail) services stop working after changing your account, clear the data of the Google Play Services and Google Services Framework applications in the settings.

How to check if your account has been successfully changed

After replacing your Google profile, it is important to make sure that all services are working correctly and there are no hidden sync issues.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google and check that only a new account is displayed.
2. Start the Google Play Store and try downloading any free app (like Google Keep).
3. Open Gmail and make sure that the emails are synced with your new account.
4. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and check that the phone can connect to Google servers to check for updates.

If you encounter errors at some point (e.g., “No Internet connection” or “Google Play Services have stopped”), follow these steps:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📶 Check the date and time settings (should be automatic).
• 🗑️ Clear the cache and data of Google Play Services (as described above).
• 🔧 Update Google Play Services through the Play Store.

If problems persist, this may indicate:

• Damage to system files (reflashing required).
• Conflict with unofficial firmware (install a global version of MIUI).
• Blocking Google due to suspicious activity (check email for sign-in notifications).

Additional tips for working with accounts on Xiaomi

To avoid problems in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 🔒 Use one primary account for all Google services. Frequently changing profiles can lead to sync conflicts.
• 📲 Update regularly MIUI. The new version fixes vulnerabilities related to FRP and account management.
• 🔄 Before selling your phone, make a complete reset via Settings. → Resetting settings, not Recovery, will reduce the risk of problems with the FRP.
• 📧 Configure backup in Mi Cloud or Google Drive to avoid losing data when you change your account.

If you often resell or buy used Xiaomi phones, consider creating a separate Google account for this purpose, making it easier to transfer the device to a new owner.

For users who actively use Google services (such as Google Photos or Google Drive), it is recommended that:

• Enable automatic synchronization in the account settings.
• Periodically check Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync and update data.
• Use two-factor authentication to protect your account.

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If you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 hand-held, ask the seller to reset your settings before paying and make sure the phone doesn’t require data entry from your old Google account after the reboot.

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