Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face the need to manage accounts, which can be related to selling the device, transferring it to another user, or simply wanting to change the main inbox. Google account is a key element of the Android ecosystem, providing synchronization of contacts, photos and access to the app store.
However, the exit procedure does not always go smoothly, especially if you do not remember the password or the phone is blocked by the FRP security system. In this article, we will discuss all possible scenarios in detail: from the regular deletion of the profile through the settings to complex cases of resetting, understanding these processes will help to avoid locking the device and losing important data.
It's worth noting that MIUI or HyperOS has its own features in working with accounts. The settings interface may vary depending on the firmware version and region, but the logic of actions remains the same for all Android devices. We will look at current methods that work in 2026-2026.
Staff exit procedure through system settings
The easiest and most appropriate way to untie your device from cloud services is to use a standard settings menu, which is suitable if you have physical access to an unlocked smartphone and know the password from your account, and deleting your account through settings ensures that your security system does not perceive your actions as an attempt to hack.
To start, you need to open the main menu and find the section responsible for accounts. The path may be slightly different: in older versions of MIUI, this is often in the Accounts and Sync section, and in the new HyperOS shells, you can take the settings to a separate item “Users and Accounts” and you will need to select Google from the list of available services.
Once you select the right email inbox, the system will offer several options, usually synchronizing certain data or completely deleting it. Deleting your account from your device does not delete your Google account forever, it only unties your particular phone from the cloud storage. All your data, including emails and photos, will remain in the cloud and will be accessible from other devices or after you re-authenticate.
It's important to understand the difference between exit and deletion. Some interfaces have a button called "Get Out" and others have a button called "Delete Account." One thing is, the phone stops receiving data from that profile, and if you're planning to sell the phone, that's not enough, because it requires a full reset, which I'll talk about later.
Delete account when reset to factory settings
If you’re preparing a Xiaomi smartphone for sale or transfer to another person, simply logging out isn’t enough.You need to perform a complete data reset, known as Hard Reset or Wipe Data, which returns the device to the “out of the box” state, removing all apps, photos, contacts and settings.
It is critical to make sure that you are logged out of all accounts, especially Google and Mi Account, before starting a reset, and if you do not, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) will work, and once reset, the phone will require you to enter the password from the last Google account used, and without it, the device will turn into a brick.
☑️ Preparation for full discharge
You can start the reset process in two ways: through the settings menu or through the recovery mode. The first option is more convenient: go to Settings → About Phone → Reset. Here you need to select “Erase all data.” The system will warn you about the consequences and ask you to enter the unlock password.
⚠️ Note: If you reset without first deleting your Google account, the protection system FRP Unblocking will require proof of identity through Google, which is impossible without access to a mail or phone number.
The second way, through Recovery, is if the phone isn't turning on normally, you need to press the key combination (usually Volume Up + Power) when the device is off. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data, then Wipe All Data, and confirm the action. After the reboot, the system will start a long procedure.
Solving the Forgotten Password and FRP Locking
When a user forgets the password from their Google account, it is one of the most common reasons for locking Xiaomi devices: If you reset your phone, and when you first set up it requires a password from previously synchronized mail, this is FRP.
The first thing you need to do is try to re-access your account from any other device (computer or other phone). Go to Google's recovery page, type in your email and follow the instructions. If you have a phone number or backup email tied, the process will take a few minutes. After changing your password, wait 24 hours before trying to log in on the dropped phone.
Why does Google block entry after reset?
There is a myth that you can bypass FRP through special codes or programs. In reality, on modern versions of Android 12, 13 and 14, vulnerabilities are quickly closed. Attempts to use third-party software to “hack” often lead to the installation of viruses or complete system failure. The only reliable way is to restore access through official Google.
If you bought a phone with your hands and it's locked by someone else's account, you need to contact the seller, and only the seller can remove the device from the trusted list in your Google account settings, without which the phone will remain a useless piece of plastic and glass.
Managing synchronization and account data
Often users don’t want to log out completely, but only to disable synchronization of certain data to save traffic or space in the cloud. Xiaomi smartphones can flexibly configure what data will be transmitted to Google Cloud, which allows you to keep contacts safe, but disable synchronization of heavy videos.
To manage your settings, go to your Google account settings, and you'll see a list of services: Calendar, Contacts, Drive, Photos, etc. By ticking off the boxes or flipping the sliders, you stop automatically transferring data, but remember that backup is an important feature, and you don't want to disable it completely.
| Type of data | Impact on the system | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | Retaining numbers when losing your phone | Include it. |
| Photo (Google Photo) | It takes up a lot of space in the cloud. | Turn on Wi-Fi. |
| Passwords. | Autocomplete in Chrome browser | Insert for convenience |
| Application data | Keeping progress in games | If you wish, |
💡
Use the “Free Space” feature in the Google Photos app to remove copies of photos from your phone that have already been uploaded to the cloud, which will speed up your device.
Also worth paying attention to background activity. Even if sync is disabled, some Google system services may consume battery power while trying to check your account status. If you are temporarily not using your profile, it is better to delete it completely, as described in the first section of the article.
Deleting Google Account from a Locked Screen
The question of how to log out without unlocking your phone is often searched by those who have forgotten the pattern lock or pin. The answer here is categorical: it is impossible to do this with regular means. It is dictated by security reasons. If there was a "Get out of Google" button on the lock screen, anyone who found the phone could easily untie it from the owner.
The only option in this situation is a full reset via Recovery Mode, which erases all data along with the account. But as we discussed, this will lead to FRP activation. If you don't remember the password from the Google account that was on the phone, you won't be able to complete the setup after the reset.
⚠️ Warning: There is no "magic button combination" to delete an account without losing data.Any YouTube videos promising this either show old vulnerabilities that are already closed or are a scam.
If your phone belongs to you but you forgot your unlock password, try using the "Forgot Password?" feature on the input screen (if available), or find the device through Google Find My Device, which can remotely reset your screen password, but to do so, the phone must be connected to the Internet.
Clearing Account Traces on Other Devices
Once you’ve logged out of your Xiaomi account, it’s a good idea to check the list of devices that have access to your profile.Google lets you see where exactly you’re logged in and, if necessary, end sessions remotely.This is an important part of digital hygiene, especially if you’ve sold an old phone or lost it.
To do this, go from your computer or other phone to the Google account management page (Security section), which will list all the devices that have logged in in the last 28 days, and if you see a Redmi or POCO sold there, click on it and select "Get out."
💡
Regularly checking active sessions on a Google account is the best way to protect your personal data from unauthorized access.
Also, make sure to check if the device is still on the trusted list for two-factor authentication. If the phone was used to confirm the login, it should be removed from the list of trusted devices so that the codes do not come to the old number or device.