Changing the owner of a smartphone or the desire to separate personal information from work often leads to the need to change the main profile in the MIUI system. On Xiaomi brand devices, including the popular Redmi 9 model, this process requires care, since the ecosystem tightly is associated with the Mi Account. Simply switching mail in settings may not give the desired result if you do not perform the right sequence of actions to untie the old identifier.
It is important to understand that Mi accounts manage access to cloud storage, device search and the purchase of themes. Incorrect exit procedures can lead to activation of protection against theft, when the phone turns into a “brick” after resetting. Therefore, before starting any manipulations, you need to clearly understand the difference between deleting an account and simply changing the user.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions that ensures a secure replacement of the profile on your Redmi 9.We will consider the nuances of deleting sync data, the procedure for full logout and the steps to register a new identifier.
Difference Between Google Account and Mi Profile
The first step to successfully replacing a profile is understanding the security architecture of Android and the MIUI shell. Many users mistakenly believe that by changing the address in the Play Market store, they completely isolate the device from the previous owner.
Google Services is responsible for downloading apps, contacts and calendars, while Xiaomi's profile manages the Mi Cloud cloud, the theme and status of the device. If you plan to sell the phone or transfer it to another person, it's not enough to just log out of Google. You need to deactivate the MI profile, otherwise the next time you connect to the Internet, the device will ask for a password from the old owner.
The process of demarcating these two entities is critical to data security: when you enter a new profile, the system will suggest synchronizing the data, but the old records associated with the previous ID will remain on the company's servers until they are manually deleted or stored expire. Complete removal of the device from the list of trusted on the Mi Account site is a prerequisite for a clean change of ownership.
- 📱 Mi Account: Manages device search, cloud photo storage and screen lock.
- 📧 Google Account: Responsible for syncing contacts, emails and installing apps from the Play Store.
- 🔒 Protection: Blocking activation (FRP) It can work for both accounts when resetting settings.
⚠️ Note: If you are buying a used Redmi 9, make sure to check if the seller has logged out of his Mi Account before transferring money.
While Google makes it relatively easy to change users, Xiaomi’s ecosystem requires ID verification via SMS or email for every important action, designed to protect against theft, but creates additional difficulties when changing ownership legally.
Preparing the device for a change of user
Before you start deleting the old profile directly, you need to do some preparatory work. Ignoring this stage can lead to the loss of important photos, phone numbers and application settings. On the Redmi 9 model with the MIUI shell, the preparation process takes several minutes, but requires a stable connection to the network.
First of all, make sure all the important data is copied. Even if you plan to use the cloud of a new account, local backup on your computer or external drive will never be superfluous, especially for SMS messages and call history, which are not always correctly transferred between different regional versions of accounts.
☑️ Redmi 9 Prepares to Change Account
It's also critical to turn off Find Device before you exit. If this option is active, the system will require you to enter a password even when you try to log out of your settings. Go to the settings menu, find the Mi Account section, and make sure that the search switch is deactivated. Without this step, the security system may view your actions as an attempt to hack.
- 🔋 Charge the Redmi smartphone 9 minimum 50-60%, So that the process doesn't stop halfway.
- 📶 Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network for fast synchronization and deletion of data from the server.
- 🔑 Remember or restore the password from the current Mi ID, Without him, the change is impossible.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to bypass the lock screen or delete your account through flashing without first logging out. IMEI.
After you run the data and check the charging, you can move to the active phase of changing your profile. Remember that on Redmi 9 the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic of actions remains the same for all devices of the brand.
Step-by-step: exit from the old Mi Account
The exit procedure is the most critical step. This is where the connection between the device and Xiaomi servers breaks. Follow the steps consistently, carefully reading the pop-up notifications on your Redmi 9 screen.
Open the Settings app and scroll to the top, where you'll see the current user's name and avatar. Click on this bar to enter the profile management menu. In the window that opens, find the exit button, which is usually located at the bottom of the screen or in the option menu.
What to do if you forget your password?
The system will alert you that, once logged out, the data synced to that account will be deleted from the device, which includes contacts, notes, voice recordings and photos if not stored separately. Confirm the action by entering the Mi Account password. If two-factor authorization is enabled, you will need a code from SMS.
Once successful, the interface will change, with a sign-in or sign-up request at the top of the settings, meaning that the device is now “clean” in terms of manufacturer binding, but that old data can remain in the phone’s memory if the reset is not done.
- 🚪 Press Settings. → Mi Account. → Get out to start the procedure.
- 🔐 Enter the password and confirmation code to authorize the action.
- 🗑️ Agree to delete local synchronization data.
It is important to note that simply logging out does not remove the device from the trusted list on the server. For complete cleanliness of the procedure, it is recommended to go to account.xiaomi.com from your computer, log in under the old login and remove Redmi 9 from the list of devices. This ensures that when resetting the settings, the phone does not ask for the old password.
Registration and entry to a new profile
Once you have successfully untied the old ID, you will have to set up a new one, you can use an existing account or create a new one. For a new Redmi 9 user, creating a separate profile is often the best solution for data separation.
In the settings menu, click Sign in or Sign up. The system will suggest using a phone number or email address. When using a phone number, make sure that you have a phone number. SIM-The card is installed in the phone because it will receive a confirmation code.
If you create a new account, fill in the data carefully. Specify the current region, as the set of available services and content in the theme store depends on it. Once you enter data and code from SMS, the system will suggest setting up sync settings. It is recommended to immediately enable synchronization of contacts and photos so that they do not lose them in the future.
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When registering a new account, use a complex password and be sure to attach a backup email, which will make it easier to restore access in the event of loss of your phone or phone. SIM-map.
Once logged in, the new profile will be active. All system applications, such as Mi Cloud, Themes and Gallery, will now work with new data. Old information that was not deleted during reset may be displayed in some local storages, but it will no longer be synchronized.
- 🆕 Select the method of registration: by phone number or via Email.
- 📲 Enter the confirmation code from the person who came SMS message.
- ⚙️ Set up synchronization options for the new user.
Now your Redmi 9 is fully owned by a new owner or a new digital self, all services will work correctly, and data will start filling the cloud storage of a new profile, and be sure to check the app store and other services that require authorization.
Comparison of Account Change Methods
There are several approaches to changing users, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of method depends on your ultimate goal: simply log in under a different name for a while or transfer the phone to another person forever.
The table below compares the basic techniques so you can choose the most suitable for your Redmi 9 situation.
| Method | Data retention | Security | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy way out. | Data is deleted | Medium | Low. |
| Reset to factory | Complete removal | Tall. | Medium |
| Second user | Preserve. | Low. | Low. |
| Change of region | Preserve. | Low. | Tall. |
Easy exit is good if you change your account on your personal device and you don't need the data. Factory reset is ideal for selling your phone. Second user mode is good for temporary access, but it's not a full-fledged change of ownership.
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For full transfer of ownership of the Redmi 9 device, always use the combination: log out + reset to factory settings.
Choose a method consciously, given the importance of keeping information safe, and remember that some methods may take longer to set up the system initially after you restart.
Resolving problems and mistakes
Redmi 9 users may encounter various technical difficulties when changing their account, most often due to an unstable Internet connection or errors in the authorization servers, if you see a network error message, check the date and time settings, and try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile Internet.
A common problem is asking for a password right after you log out, which happens if Find Device is enabled, the system blocks the output until the correct combination is entered, and in this case, don't try to guess the password, but use the recovery procedure on the official website.
Sometimes, when you log in to a new account, apps stop updating, which may be due to the cache of Google Play. Cleaning up Google Play Services in the app settings menu usually solves this problem, and make sure that the new account accepts the terms of use.
- 🌐 Network Error: Check the date/time and change the connection type.
- 🔒 Password Request: Use Site Recovery, Don't Ignore the Request.
- 📉 Sync Errors: Clear the cache of Google and Mi Cloud services.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone reports that the device is linked to another account after the reset, it means that the previous owner did not remove it from the trusted list on the site.
Understanding the causes of errors helps you find a solution faster, and in most cases, the problem is solved by repeating the login procedure or checking the Internet connection, and if nothing helps, contacting official Xiaomi support is the most sensible step.