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

Changing your Google account on Xiaomi, Redmi or other devices POCO It can be required in a variety of situations, from the banal sale of a phone to the need to separate work and personal data. MIUI It doesn’t always allow you to delete an old account, and linking to Google Play and Mi Account creates additional layers of complexity.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change Google account on Xiaomi smartphones, including forced deletion through settings, reset to factory settings and bypass locks. MIUI. We will pay special attention to the nuances of data synchronization, problems with the FRP (Factory Reset Protection and the differences between Android models 12/13/14. If you are planning to sell your phone or just want to upgrade to a new account, here you will find step-by-step instructions taking into account all the pitfalls.

It’s important to understand that the procedure is different from simply changing your Mi Account. Google account is integrated deeper into the Android system, and its deletion can affect the operation of services from Gmail to YouTube.

Read more about Google Account Change: What to Do in advance

Before you start deleting your old account, follow a few critical steps to avoid data loss and login issues after the change.

First, keep backups of all the important data, and even if you plan to keep your phone, syncing with your new account can reset some of the settings.

• 📁 Contacts (export to file) VCF via Contact → Settings → Imports/Exports)
• 📷 Photos and videos (upload to the cloud or copy to PC)
• 🔑 Passwords (if you use Google Smart Lock, transfer them to another manager)
• 🎮 Game saves (make sure they are linked to a developer account, not Google Play Games)

Second, check the associated services. Some services (e.g. Google Pay or YouTube Premium) may be blocked when you change your account. → Google → Manage your Google account and cancel your subscriptions if they are linked to your old profile.

The third important point is authorization in Mi Account. If you use a Xiaomi account, make sure you have access to the linked email or phone number. When resetting, the system may require confirmation through Mi Account, even if you only change your Google account.

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If you are selling a phone, be sure to untie it from Mi Account via account.xiaomi.com under Device Management, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the smartphone.

Method 1: Standard Account Deletion through MIUI Settings

This is the easiest method that works on most Xiaomi devices with global firmware, but it has a limitation: you can’t delete the last Google account on your phone without additional actions.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts and sync (on some models, the path may look like Settings) → PapaSSWORD & SECURITY → Privacy → Accounts)
2. Select Google from the list of account types
3. Click on the email address of the account you want to delete
4. In the upper right corner, tap three points (⋮) and select Delete Account
5. Confirm the action by entering the password or pattern lock of the device

If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent, this means that:

• 🔒 The phone's got security on. FRP (Factory Reset Protection)
• 📱 This is the only Google account on the device.
• 🔄 The device is tied to corporate policy (for example, through Android Enterprise)

On Xiaomi models 12/13/14 Android 13+ You may be alerted to a data reset when you delete your account. This is normal behavior of the system — confirm the action, but be prepared for some application settings to reset.

Method 2: Forced removal through resetting (Hard Reset)

If the standard method didn't work or you're selling a phone, the only reliable way is to completely reset, but there are some critical things that many people forget.

Warning: Resetting will remove all data from the device, including photos, messages and installed apps. Even if you back up, some system settings (such as camera settings or control gestures) will have to be reconfigured.

Step-by-step:

Save. IMEI phone number (dial *#06#)

Untie the device from Mi Account on Xiaomi website

Make sure you know the password for your new Google account

Charge your phone at least 50%

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1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings
2. Select Delete All Data (on some models, the option is called Factory Reset)
3. Enter a password or pattern lock to confirm
4. Wait until the process is completed (usually takes a lot of time). 3-7 minute)
5. After the reboot, go through the initial setting, but at the stage of logging into the Google account, select Skip or specify a new account.

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On Android 9 and later devices, you may need to enter data from the last Google account tied (FRP-If you don't remember the password, the only way out is to contact the service center to unlock the bootloader.

On models POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 and later, after a reset, a screen may appear asking you to enter Mi Account data, even if you untie the device:

1. Connect to the Wi-Fi network
2. On the Mi Account login screen, click Forgot your password?
3. Choose the recovery method (email or SMS)
4. After successful authorization, the system will prompt you to create a new profile or skip this step.

Method 3: Bypass FRP-Blocking (for experienced users)

Factory Reset Protection (FRP) — This is an Android security mechanism that activates after resetting if a Google account was linked to the device. MIUI 12+ This lock works particularly aggressively, sometimes requiring data entry even after a correct reset.

If you're facing FRP-In the case of lockdown, you have three options:

The safest way is to restore access to your old account. Go to accounts.google.com and try to reset your password through your linked email or phone number. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you may need a code from your account. SMS Google Authenticator Apps.

If recovery is not possible, you can try bypassing through the recovery modes:

1. Turn off the phone and press the volume up. + Food for entering the Fastboot
2. Connect the device to the PC and open the command line
3. Enter the command: fastboot oem frp-unlock
4. Restart your phone and try to reset the initial setup.

Yes, I had to restore access to the account.

Yeah, I did it on Fastboot.

No, never did.

I don't know what that is.-->

On devices with MIUI 14 and newer team `fastboot oem frp-unlock` In this case, the only legal way to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of ownership of the device (check or box).

Problems after account change and their solutions

Even after successfully changing your Google account, you may encounter a number of problems, including the most common ones and ways to solve them:

1.The Google Play Store is not working

• 🔄 Reset the device
• 📥 Clear the app's cache: Settings → Annexes → Google Play Store → Warehouse → Clear the cache
• 🔧 Remove updates: in the same Play Store settings, click three dots (⋮) → Remove updates
• 🆔 Check that the new account is not blocked (go to play.google.com from your computer)

2. Contacts or calendar are not synchronized

• 🔄 Enable manual synchronization: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account
• 📱 Check the permissions for the Contacts app
• 🔧 Install Google Contacts Sync from the Play Store

Error "Device not certified"

This problem occurs if you reset your settings via Fastboot or used an informal firmware solution:

1. Go to Settings. → Google → Google Play Services
2. Press three points (⋮) → Certification of the device
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (reboot may be required)

4.License to purchase in games missing

If you bought games or apps on your old account, they may become unavailable to reclaim access:

• 🎮 Add the old account as a secondary account in the settings
• 📥 Reinstall the app from the Play Store
• 🔧 In the game settings, select an old account to log in

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If you sell a phone, untie it from all Google services before resetting: Settings → Google → Managing a Google Account → Security → Your devices, it'll prevent problems with your devices. FRP new owner.

Features for different Xiaomi models

The process of changing a Google account may vary depending on the device model and version. MIUI. Here are the key nuances for popular lines:

Smartphones POCO (F4, F5, X5 newer)

• 🔧 They have a separate menu. POCO Launcher Settings, where you can manage accounts
• 🔄 After a reset, you often need to confirm through your Mi Account, even if it has been untied.
• 📱 Android 13 locks on the device FRP It is more aggressive – bypassing is possible only through official account restoration

Xiaomi's flagships (12T, 13, 13T, 14)

• 🔒 Have hardware protection against reset via Fastboot (requires unlocking the bootloader)
• 📁 Supports instant sync with Google Drive – check that backups are created before changing your account
• 🔧 In the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — 7 times tap) you can turn off Mi Cloud Sync to speed up the process

Redmi budget models (Note 11, 12, 10C)

• 📱 Often do not have an unlocked bootloader "out of the box" - bypass FRP It is possible only through the service center.
• 🔄 After reset, you may “forget” your network settings – be ready to re-enter Wi-Fi data
• 🔧 Some firmwares do not have the option to delete the last Google account – you need to add a second one in advance.

For Chinese firmware devices (without Google services), the process is radically different.

1. First, you need to install the Google Framework through Settings. → Additionally. → Region → Choose India/Russia
2. After the reboot, you will be able to add a Google account.
3. Removal is done in a standard way through settings

What to do if nothing helps: alternative methods

If none of these methods work, the more radical (and risky) methods remain, and should be used only in extreme cases when other options are exhausted.

Method 1: Installation of custom firmware

This is an extreme measure that is only suitable for power users.

• 🔧 Unlock the bootloader through the official tool Xiaomi
• 📥 Install TWRP Recovery for your model
• 📁 Swipe custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience)

Warning: This method will reset all data, void the warranty, and may result in a brick (inoperability) device.

Method 2: Contacting a service center

If the phone is warranty or you are not sure of your abilities, the best option is to contact the official Xiaomi service.

• 📄 Check or guarantee card
• 📱 Phone box (to confirm the model)
• 🔑 Data from Mi Account if the device is tied

The cost of unlocking FRP In the service centers, it is usually 1000-3000 RUB, but it is guaranteed to solve the problem without risk to the device.

Method 3: Use of specialized tools

There are programs like Mi Account Bypass Tool or FRP Bypass APK, They promise to bypass the lockdown:

• ⚠️ 90% of these tools contain malware
• ⚠️ They often don’t work on new versions. MIUI
• ⚠️ Their use may lead to blocking. IMEI

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The only legal way around FRP without loss of data, restore access to the old Google account, all other methods either carry risks or violate the terms of use of Google services.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your Google account to Xiaomi