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

Changing a Google account on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a procedure that every user will sooner or later face, and the reasons can be different: selling a device, switching to a new email, synchronizing problems, or simply wanting to separate work and personal data. However, many people face difficulties - MIUI sometimes blocks the deletion of the main account, requires password confirmation, or even gives out errors when adding a new profile.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change your Google account to Redmi Note. 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO You will learn how to delete an old account correctly, add a new one, what to do if the system asks for a password from the previous owner, and how to avoid locking the device through Factory Reset Protection (FRP). We will also look at the nuances for devices with different versions. MIUI (12, 13, 14) Android (11, 12, 13, 14).

Why you can’t just delete your Google account through your settings

Many users try to delete a Google account in the standard way – through the Settings menu. → Accounts and syncs, but are faced with a message saying, "This account is required for some features of the device." MIUI:

• 🔒 Factory Reset Protection (FRP) — If the account was added as the main one, its deletion without resetting the settings will block access to the device after the reboot.
• 📱 Reference to MI-account – on some Redmi models, Google account is linked to Mi Account and its deletion requires confirmation through the SMS email.
• 🔄 Data Sync – the system can block deletion if the account is used to back up contacts, photos or notes.

Moreover, devices with MIUI 12 and later, when you try to delete a Google account through your settings, you may receive a request to enter a password from Mi Account, even if you did not use it, due to the integration of Xiaomi and Google services at the firmware level.

⚠️ Note: If you buy Xiaomi Redmi handheld, never agree to reset before deleting your associated Google account. After resetting, the device may require the username and password of the previous owner, and it will be extremely difficult to unlock it (you will need to contact the service center).

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

Before you start changing your account, follow a few critical steps to avoid data loss or device lockdown:

1. Create a backup of all important data: 📁 Contacts (export to.vcf file via Contacts) → Settings → Imports/Exports). 📷 Photos and videos (copy to PC or Google Cloud Photos). 📝 Notes and SMS (Use applications like SMS Backup & Restore).
2. Make sure you know the passwords from: 🔑 Current Google account (if you forget, restore it via accounts.google.com). 🔑 Mi Account (if linked to a device).

Check the availability of the Internet

If you plan to sell or transfer your device, make sure to complete a Hard Reset after deleting your account, otherwise the new owner can access your data through a recovery from a backup.

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Method 1: Delete Google account through MIUI settings

This is the easiest method, but it only works if:

• 📱 The device is not locked by Mi Account.
• 🔓 You know the password from your current Google account.
• 🔄 On the smartphone installed MIUI 12 or newer.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select Google and tap your account.
3. Click Delete Account (in some versions of MIUI, this option may be called Delete Account).
4. Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.
5. If the system requests a password from Google, enter it.

After deleting, reboot your device and add a new account through Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro or Redmi) 9T) After deleting your Google account, you may lose access to the Play Market and other services, and to restore work, you just need to restart your device or add your account again.

Method 2: Hard Reset with FRP bypass

If you can’t delete your account through settings (for example, you forgot your password or buy your device from hand), the only reliable way is to completely reset your settings. However, after a reset, the device may require you to enter data from your old Google account (this is called Factory Reset Protection, or FRP).

Step 1. Perform Hard Reset:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage by volume buttons, confirmation by power button).
4. After reset, select Reboot.

Step 2: Bypass FRP (if the device requires an old account):

If after the reset, the system asks you to enter data from your previous Google account, use one of the methods of bypassing:

The most reliable way is to log in via Mi Account:

1. On the Google Enter screen, tap the Email field and hold until the menu appears.
2. Select TalkBack and turn it on (double tap on the screen).
3. Return to the input screen and use TalkBack gestures to scroll down to Add Mi Account.
4. Sign in with your Mi Account (if you don’t have one, create a new one).
5. Once logged in, the device will unlock and you can add a new Google account.

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If you don’t have access to the previous owner’s Mi Account, try contacting them and asking them to unplug the device via account.xiaomi.com.

Method 3: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work and resetting leads to FRP blocking, you can delete your Google account via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to your PC and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Enter the command to delete the account: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms Then: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gsf
4. Reboot the device: adb reboot
5. After the reboot, add a new Google account through the settings.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This method can cause Google services to crash if the commands are entered incorrectly. MIUI 14 and newer – better to use the reset via Recovery.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When changing your Google account to Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:

If Google Play Market, Gmail or other services stop working after changing your account, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services and click Clear Cache and Clear Data.
3. Reset the device.
4. Add a Google account again.

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If after all the manipulations Google services do not work, check the date and time on the device – incorrect settings can block synchronization with servers.

Features for different models Xiaomi Redmi

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

• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12 (MIUI 13/14): Supports deletion of the account through settings without resetting. FRP Use the Mi Account or TalkBack.

On devices with Global ROM (international firmware), the account change is usually smooth, whereas on China ROM, additional authorization is often required through Mi Account. If you are not sure about the firmware version, check it in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions