Changing your account on Xiaomi or Redmi smartphones is not just about switching your profile, as it happens in social networks. Mi Account ecosystem is deeply integrated into the operating system MIUI (or HyperOS), linking key services, cloud storage, device search and access rights. Often users face the need to change your account when buying a used device, transferring a gadget to relatives or wanting to share personal and work data. In this process, the wrong actions can lead to locking the device, known as FRP lock, which will turn the smartphone into a useless piece of plastic.
Before you start taking action, you need to be clear about the difference between simply changing your user experience in your app settings and completely reassigning your device. Xiaomi’s security system is designed to make an active account a digital key for the owner. If you just log out of your profile in the settings menu but don’t completely reset your data, new users will have access to your photos, contacts and payment data. Conversely, if you reset your phone without deleting your account, the device will request a password from your old profile when you turn it on, and it will be extremely difficult to unlock it without it.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the steps to securely change your account, from preparing data to setting up a new profile, and look at the standard methods through the settings menu, how to work with a Google account, and how to deal with situations where access to an old profile is lost.
⚠️ Warning: Before performing any account change actions, make sure you remember the password from your current Mi and Google account.Not having access to them may make it impossible to unlock the device after a reset.
Device preparation and data backup
The first and most critical step is to save your information, and changing your account to Xiaomi Redmi means 99 percent of the time you reset your device completely to the factory’s Hard Reset, which means that all photos, contacts, instant messaging and apps you install will be permanently deleted from your internal memory, and ignoring this is the most common mistake that results in loss of valuable data.
Use built-in system tools or cloud services to back up. The most reliable way is to use the Mi Cloud and Google Drive cloud. In your phone settings, go to the account section and sync contacts, calendar and notes. Photos and videos are best uploaded to Google Photos or copied to your computer via Google Photos. USB-cable.
- 📸 Check the sync status of the gallery: make sure all new images are uploaded to the cloud.
- 📞 Export contacts: save them in.vcf format to a memory card or send yourself an email.
- 💬 Save Chats: Use the backup function inside WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber.
- 🔑 Remember or write down passwords from the main services, as after reset will require their re-entry.
It's also worth checking for important files in the MIUI or Download folder, which are often not automatically synced. If you have files in the Dictaphone app or conversation records, you need to copy them manually. Don't rely on automatic sync for heavy files - it's better to be safe and make a double copy on a PC.
⚠️ Note: Backup via Mi Mover is convenient when switching to a new Xiaomi phone, but if you completely change your account and reset your current device, it is better to use external media or the Google cloud to ensure safety.
Uncoupling the current Mi Account through settings
The unblocking process is a must if you have access to your phone and you know the password. It's a clean way to prevent activation blocking. You need to go to the settings menu, find the Mi Account section (usually at the top of the list or in the About section).
If you're in your profile, scroll to the bottom of the page, and you'll see a red button to log out or delete your account, and the system will warn you that when you log out, sync will stop and data stored only in the Mi cloud will become unavailable. Confirm the action by entering your account password. This action sends a command to Xiaomi servers that the device is no longer associated with your ID.
Once you've successfully exited, the same menu can display device status. Make sure that your account's device list (which can be checked from your computer at i.mi.com) no longer lists that smartphone as active. If the device is left on the list, find it there and click "Delete." This is critical for server-level binding.
What to do if the exit button is inactive?
If the Mi Account exit button is gray or not pressed, it is possible that the device has activated the Find Device function. → Cloud. → Find the device and force the switch to turn off.> In addition to the Xiaomi ecosystem, it is critical to delete Google account. FRP (Factory Reset Protection is built into Android and locks the device after a reset unless you first activate the password from the last Google profile you used. This is anti-theft protection, but it often becomes a problem for honest users. To delete the profile, go to Settings. → Accounts and syncs (or simply “Accounts”). Select the desired Gmail address. From the menu that opens, click Delete Account or Delete Device. The system will warn that all data associated with this account (mail, contacts, calendar) will be deleted from the phone. Since you have already made a backup, this is not a big deal. If the device has several Google accounts (for example, personal and work), you need to delete all of them. Left even one profile can cause a password request when you initially set up the system after the reset. Make sure that the list of accounts in this section is completely empty before moving to the next step. Action Skip Risk Solution Exit from Mi Account Blocking Xiaomi Activation Entering Mi Password when enabled Deleting Google Account FRP Lock (Google lock) Entering Google password when you turn on Disable "Find device" Impossibility to exit Forced shutdown in the cloud Full reset (Hard Reset) Now that all accounts are deleted and the data is saved, you can start cleaning the memory. This action will bring Redmi software back out of the box. There are two main ways to do this: through the settings menu and through Recovery mode. → The phone. → Settings reset. Select the option to erase all data. The system can ask you several times about your decision and request a graphical key or screen unlock password for confirmation. After that, the cleaning process will begin, which will take from 5 to 15 minutes. The second way (via Recovery) is if the phone isn't turning on normally or the menu isn't available. Turn off the device completely. Then press the button combination Volume Up. + Power. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power, continuing to keep the volume up until the Recovery menu appears. With the volume buttons, select the language (English) and press Wipe Data. → Wipe All Data. Confirm the power button. ⚠️ Attention: During the reset process, it is strictly forbidden to remove the battery (if it is not removable) or interrupt the power supply.This can damage the file system and lead to the "bricking" of the device. You will see a welcome screen with a choice of language, which means that the old account is completely deleted and the device is ready to register a new owner. After a successful reset and reboot, the initial setup phase begins. Here you can log in to an existing Xiaomi account or create a new one. If you plan to use the phone constantly, creating a separate profile for this device (or using the main one) will allow you to synchronize the data again. When you connect to Wi-Fi, the system will prompt you to log in to the Mi Account. Enter the new user's data. If you do not have an account, click on "Create an account." You will need a phone number or email. Please note that the account region (for example, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus) affects the availability of some services and content in the store. The system will suggest recovering data from the cloud. If you are switching from an old phone, select "Copy Apps and Data" and follow the on-screen instructions to move settings over a cable or cloud. 🛡️ Set up security: install a new pattern lock, fingerprint or Face immediately ID. 📲 Check for updates: go to Settings → About the phone and make sure that the current version is installed MIUI. 🌐 Set up your region: in the Region section, select your country to work properly on your watch and news feeds. It is important to understand that after changing your account, some apps may require re-authorization. Banking apps, instant messengers, and social networks will need to be reconfigured by entering passwords, a normal security response to a digital device environment. 💡Full account change is possible only through the link: Delete profiles → Data resetting → Customization from scratch: Simply deleting the Accounts app doesn't work. Frequent problems and ways to solve them, even if you follow all the instructions, there can be unexpected situations. One of the most common problems is the message "This device is assigned to another account" immediately after the reset. This happens if the server sync fails to update or you miss the decoupling step in the web interface, and if you do, try connecting to the same Wi-Fi network you were linking to and wait a few minutes. If this does not help and you are the owner, you can restore access through the i.mi.com website using the device search function for forced unlocking (access to the phone number associated with the account is required). Another problem is cyclical reboot after changing your account. This can be caused by a system file conflict or cache partition damage. In this case, it is recommended to re-enter Recovery mode and select the Wipe Cache option without affecting user data, or perform a repeated full reset. Critical: Never buy Xiaomi phones from hand if the seller can not leave your Mi Account and perform a reset. Activation blocking is not removed by simple methods and requires a purchase check to contact the service. If you change your account, but the phone continues to synchronize the old data, sometimes the system is not synchronized in the partition. Check settings in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (quick tap 7 times will turn on developer mode, where you can check active accounts). What to do if you forgot the password from the Mi Account before selling? If you forgot the password, it must be restored before resetting the settings. Go to i.mi.com, click "Forgot the password" and follow the instructions for recovery via email or SMS. Without restoring the password, you will not be able to untie the device, and the new owner will face lock. Can you change the account without resetting the phone, however, you can log into the full account from the device and the device to the full transfer? Yes, changing your account region can affect the availability of themes, music in Mi Music and some system applications. It is recommended to choose a region that corresponds to your actual location. How many times can you change your account on Xiaomi? There is no limit on the number of account changes. You can reset and configure your phone every day. However, a frequent shift can cause temporary blocking by Google or Xiaomi security servers if they suspect suspicious activity.