How to change your Google account to Xiaomi: instructions without errors

Changing a Google account on Xiaomi smartphones is a procedure that users experience when selling a device, switching to a new account or after buying a used phone. Despite its apparent simplicity, doing the wrong thing can lead to blocking access to Google Play, losing synchronized data, or even activating Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which turns the phone into a “brick” without a password from an old account.

In this article, you will find the most relevant ways to change your Google account to Xiaomi Redmi, POCO and Mi, taking into account all the nuances from device preparation to solving possible errors. We will analyze both the standard method through settings and alternative options for cases where the system blocks the deletion of the profile. All instructions are tested on MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS 1.0 firmware.

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

Many users try to delete a Google account through the Settings → Accounts menu, but are notified that “This account is required for some apps” because Xiaomi (as with other Android devices) has two layers of protection:

• 🔒 FRP (Factory Reset Protection – locking after resetting, requiring the entry of old account data.
• 📱 MIUI/HyperOS Integration – deep integration of Google services into a system where the account is tied to key features (e.g. Google Play Services).

If you just delete your account through your settings, you will lose:

• 📧 Access to Gmail and other Google services on your device.
• 🎮 Save in games through Google Play Games.
• 📁 Synchronization of contacts, calendars and notes.
• 🔑 Ability to install apps from Play Market.

Moreover, on some models (such as Xiaomi 13T Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), a hidden lock may work after deleting the account, requiring re-authorization on the next Internet connection, so it is important to follow the correct algorithm, which we will describe below.

Preparing the device before changing the account

Before you start replacing your account, follow the steps to avoid data loss and blocking:

Create a backup through Settings → About Phone → Backup

Take a photo or write down passwords from old and new Google accounts

Make sure that two-factor authentication is disabled on the device (if used)

Check for a stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network)

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Pay special attention to backup. On Xiaomi, there are two ways to do this:

1. Local Copy: Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup → Local Backup. Select the data to save (contacts, messages, apps) and click Create a copy.
2. Xiaomi Cloud: In the same menu, select Backup in Mi Cloud. note that this will require a Mi Account (not to be confused with Google!).

If you plan to sell or transfer your device to another person, we also recommend:

• 📲 Delete everything SIM-memory-cards.
• 🔐 Log out of your Mi Account (if linked) via Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Get out.
• 🧹 Clear the application cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

⚠️ Note: If the device has Find Your Device enabled (in Google settings), it must be disabled before deleting your account, otherwise, after reset, the phone may be blocked via Google Find My Device.

Method 1: Standard account replacement through settings

This method is suitable for most users and works on all Xiaomi models (including POCO F5, Redmi K60, Mi 11 Ultra, etc.) with MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS firmware.

1. Add a new Google account: Go to Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google. Enter your new account details (email and password). If two-factor authentication is enabled, confirm sign-in via SMS or Google Authenticator.
2. Make your new account the primary one: In Settings menu → Accounts → Google tap the account you just added and select Sync. Make sure all switches (Contacts, Calendar, Gmail) are active.
3. Delete your old account: Return to Settings → Accounts → Google, select your old account and click Delete Account.The system can request confirmation with a password or fingerprint.
4. Reboot your device: After deleting your old account, be sure to restart your phone so that the changes take effect.

If you see a notice after deleting your old account, "Google account is required for some apps to work," don't panic, it's standard behavior. Just confirm your new account is used.

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If you add a new Google account to the server, check the date and time on your device. Incorrect settings may block sync. Correct them to Settings → Additional → Date and time (select automatic determination).

Method 2: Reset settings with FRP bypass (for used phones)

If you bought a used Xiaomi and the previous owner did not delete your Google account, the standard settings reset (Settings) → Resetting settings) will lead to activation FRP-In this case, after the reboot, the system will require you to enter the username and password from the old account, and you can legally circumvent this protection if you have access to the phone before the reset.

Here's a step-by-step algorithm:

1. Untie your old account from your device: Ask the previous owner to log into your Google Account on your PC, go to Security → Your Devices, and remove Xiaomi from the list of trusted devices.
2. Perform a reset: On your phone, go to Settings → About Phone → Reset → Delete all data. Confirm action.
3. Set up your phone again: After rebooting, select a language, connect to Wi-Fi, and skip this step when you sign in to your Google account (click Skip or Not Now).
4. Add your account: After completing the initial setup, add your Google account through Settings → Accounts.

If it is not possible to contact the previous owner, only an official bypass remains. FRP through the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase (check or contract) ADB Fastboot can lead to blocking IMEI!

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (2026) algorithm FRP Now it may be necessary to bypass the lockdown. PIN-code SIM-The card that was inserted into the phone the last time you logged in.

Solving Common Errors When Changing Your Account

Even when following instructions, users often encounter errors, and we've collected the most common problems and ways to fix them:

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

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
3. For each application, click Storage → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. Reset the device.

Features of changing your account to HyperOS (2026)

In late 2023, Xiaomi began the transition from MIUI to the new firmware HyperOS, which brought changes to the mechanism of working with Google accounts.

• 🔄 Automatic sync: HyperOS more aggressively syncs data with Google, so before deleting your account, be sure to turn off sync manually.
• 🔐 Enhanced. FRP-Protection: Now, not only a password from Google may be required to reset the lock, but also a password from Google. PIN-lock screen code installed on the device.
• 📱 Mi Account integration: Mi Accounts and Google are more closely linked on HyperOS, one deletion could affect the other.

For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) we recommend the following algorithm:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select your current account and turn off synchronization for all services (sliders to the off position).
3. Add a new Google account and enable sync for it.
4. Reset the device.
5. Delete your old account through Settings → Accounts → Google → Delete your account.

If you see a notification after these actions, "Device is managed by an organization", it means that the Android Enterprise profile was previously installed on the phone to delete it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Special Access → Device Management.
2. Find a job profile (usually called Android Device Policy) and delete it.

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On HyperOS, before deleting your Google account, be sure to turn off Auto Recovery in Settings → Apps → Special Access → Auto Recovery. Otherwise, the system can restore your old account after you reboot.

What to do after a successful account change

After you replace your Google account, set up your device for stable operation:

• 🔄 Enable sync for new account: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize and activate switches for Contacts, Calendar, Gmail and other necessary services.
• 📱 Update apps: Open the Google Play Store, click on the profile icon and select App Management → Update everything.
• 🔒 Set up security: In Settings → Google → Managing a Google Account → Security check active devices and sessions. Remove unknown devices from the list.
• 🔄 Recover: If you have backed up your data via Mi Cloud or locally, restore it to Settings → The phone. → Backup.

If you sell or transfer your device to another person, reset your settings completely after deleting your account:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Delete all data.
2. Choose Clear everything and confirm the action.
3. After the reboot, the phone will be like new, without being tied to old accounts.

⚠️ Note: On devices with HyperOS after reset may appear a request for input PIN-code SIM-The card that was inserted when you last logged in. If you're selling a phone, pull out the card. SIM-card before reset or warn the buyer.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your Google account to Xiaomi