How to Change Your Google Account on Xiaomi Phone: All the Ways

Changing a Google account on Xiaomi smartphones is a procedure that every user faces when selling a device, resetting settings or switching to a new account. Unlike other Android devices, phones with MIUI firmware have a nuance: here Google’s account is closely integrated with Mi Account services, and improper actions can lead to blocking functions or loss of data. For example, if you delete your main account without prior preparation, you risk losing access to Google Play, Gmail, and even some system settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change your account to Xiaomi (including the Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models), taking into account the features of the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14. You will learn how to safely delete the old account, add a new one, bypass typical errors (for example, “The device is already associated with another account”) and what to do if the system requires confirmation through an old email.

Why you can’t just delete your Google account from Xiaomi

Many users try to change their account through Settings → Accounts, but they face errors or unexpected consequences, because on Xiaomi, a Google account is associated with:

• 🔒 Protected. FRP (Factory Reset Protection – if you delete your account without disabling FRP, after resetting, the device will require the input of data from the old accounting.
• 📱 Services. MIUI: topics, cloud storage Mi Cloud, synchronization of notes and contacts.
• 🛡️ Application Licenses: Some paid programs from Google Play are tied to an account and may stop working.
• 📧 Email and calendar: Events and emails synced via Gmail will be deleted from your device.

Also, on devices with MIUI 12+, a rule applies: if a phone has been activated with a link to a Google account, deleting it without first disabling the FRP will result in locking after resetting, a security measure that Xiaomi has implemented at Google’s request to protect against theft.

⚠️ Warning: If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, turn it off first FRP In the Google account settings, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use the device without your data.

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

Before deleting your old account, follow these steps to avoid data loss and blocking:

Backup your contacts and photos (via Mi Cloud or Google Photos)

Record or photograph old account details (email and password)

Disable two-factor authentication in Google (if enabled)

Remove your phone from your trusted device list in your Google account (at myaccount.google.com)

Check that the phone is on the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data)-->

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

1. Through Mi Cloud: go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and save data to the Xiaomi cloud.
2. Through Google: in Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync, choose which data to save (contacts, calendar, Chrome bookmarks, etc.).

If you use POCO Launcher or custom firmware, the path to backup may be different, in which case you can use third-party applications such as Swift Backup (requires root rights) or Titanium Backup.

Mi Cloud

Google Account

Local copy on PC

The App (Titanium, Swift Backup)

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Method 1: Standard account replacement through settings

This method is suitable if you just want to add a new Google account without deleting the old one, or if the phone is not tied to the new Google account. FRP. The instructions are relevant to MIUI 14/15:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Click on your current account and select Delete Account (if you need to delete your old one).
3. Confirm the action by entering the password or pattern lock of the phone.
4. Go back to the Accounts section and click Add an Account → Google.
5. Enter your new account and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you see a message after you delete your old account, "This device has been reset. To continue, log in to the account that was previously used on this device," then the FRP has not been disabled.

• 📱 Enter the old account details, then delete it again, pre-disable FRP (see next section).
• 🔧 If you do not remember the data of the old account, use the method of bypassing. FRP (described below).

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If you add a new Google account, you have a sync error, reboot your phone and check your Internet connection, sometimes changing the network from Wi-Fi to mobile data and back again.

Method 2: Disable FRP before changing your account

FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is Google's protection that is activated when you reset your settings. If you delete your account without deactivating your FRP, after the reset, your phone will require you to enter your old meter data to avoid this:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select your account and click Google Account Management (browser will open).
3. In the browser, go to Security → Your Devices → Device Management.
4. Find your Xiaomi in the list and click Delete (or Exit).
5. Return to your phone settings and delete your Google account through Settings → Accounts.

After that, you can safely add a new account or reset your settings. If the FRP is already activated and your phone is locked, see How to bypass FRP on Xiaomi.

Method 3: Reset settings with subsequent account addition

If you want to completely clean your phone before selling or transferring, do a hard reset, but remember, this method will remove all data from your device, including photos, messages and installed apps.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Create a backup copy (see the section "Preparation").
2. Turn off FRP (see previous section).
3. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
4. Choose Delete all data and confirm the action.
5. After the reboot, follow the on-screen instructions by selecting Add a Google account during the setup phase.

⚠️ Note: If you reset the settings without turning off FRP, After restarting, the phone will require you to enter your old account, in which case you will have to use a bypass. FRP or restore access to the old mail.

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 12 or POCO F5) may have a Mi Account request after a reset.This is normal – just log in to your Xiaomi account (if it was linked) or skip this step if there is no account.

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Resetting is a last resort, and only use it if other methods have not worked or you are transferring your phone to another person.

Method 4: Bypass FRP (if the phone is locked after resetting)

If you reset your settings without disabling FRP and your phone now requires your old account data, use one of these methods.They work on most Xiaomi models from 2020-2026 (including Redmi 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Mi 11/12/13).

Method 1: Emergency Call (for MIUI 12-14)

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
3. Go to Phone Information → Menu (three dots) → Switch the user.
4. Add a new user, then go back to your main profile and delete your old Google account.

Method 2: Using Mi Account (if tied)

1. On the FRP lock screen, select Log in via Mi Account.
2. Sign in to your Xiaomi account (if it was linked to your phone).
3. After you sign in, go to Settings → Accounts and add a new Google account.

Method 3: Through OTG-cable and file manager (requires) OTG-adapter)

1. Download FRP Bypass APK (e.g. QuickShortcutMaker)
2. Connect the flash drive to the phone through OTG-adapter.
3. On the FRP screen, select Settings → Storage → Flash and install APK.
4. Launch the app and create a shortcut for Google Settings, then delete the old account.

If none of the methods worked, you may have a new version of FRP installed on your Xiaomi model. In this case, contact the service center with proof of ownership of the device (check or box).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When changing your Google account to Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔄 "Account already added": This error occurs if you try to add an account that is already linked to your phone.Solution: delete the old account via Settings → Accounts and add it again.
• 🔒 "Device locked by administrator": Means Device Administrator installed on the phone (e.g. via a parental control app).Solution: Go to Settings → Security → Device administrators and disable unnecessary applications.
• ⚠️ "Failed to sync your account": "Connection problem with Google servers.Solution: check your internet connection, reboot your phone or change your phone DNS (for example, at 8.8.8.8).
• 📱 "Phone doesn't see new account after adding": Sometimes an account is added but not displayed in the list.Solution: reboot your device or clear the cache of the Google Play Services app (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

If Google services (such as Google Play or Gmail) stop working after changing your account, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Store, Google Play Services and Google Account Manager.
3. For each of them, click Storage → Clear the data and cache.
4. Restart your phone and try to log in again.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions