How to change your account to Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro smartphone often face the need to change the main profile in the MIUI system, whether it is selling the device, transferring it to relatives or wanting to start using the gadget from scratch. This procedure is not always intuitive, since the Mi Account ecosystem rigidly ties the device to a particular user for the sake of data security. Incorrect execution of the sequence of actions can lead to the fact that the phone will be blocked, and access to it will be restored only by the previous owner.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the steps required to exit your current profile and log in to a new one on your model, and we will focus on the nuances of how the MIUI 11 shell and newer versions are installed on the Redmi 8 Pro to avoid the typical bugs associated with activation locking.

You have to perform a number of preparatory steps that you can’t ignore if you want to save your photos, contacts, and app settings.The process requires care, especially if you plan to completely clear the device’s memory before transferring ownership to another person.

Preparation of the device before changing profile

The first step is to prepare carefully, as changing an account on Xiaomi devices is inextricably linked to the data reset procedure.You need to make sure you have access to the phone number or email that was specified when registering for your current Mi Account. Without this, you can not confirm the logout, and the phone will turn into a “brick” with a lock screen.

Back up all your important data, as the next steps will require you to completely remove your information from your internal memory. Use built-in MIUI tools or Mi Cloud storage to save contacts, messages and call history. Also check if your photos are synced to Google Photos or other external storage to keep your valuables in check.

Make sure your Redmi 8 Pro has a minimum battery charge of 60% and a stable Wi-Fi connection.Stopting the detachment or reset process due to battery drain can cause system files to be damaged and program errors the next time the operating system boots.

Mi Account Offsetting Process in Settings

Start by going to your smartphone’s settings menu. You need to find the account section, which in the Xiaomi shell is usually located at the top of the list or in the Accounts and Sync category. This is where you manage your device’s association with the manufacturer’s cloud services.

Click on Mi to enter the profile management menu, and you'll see all the basic information here: email address, phone number, cloud space and the list of connected devices. To start the detachment procedure, you'll need to scroll down to the bottom of the exit button.

After clicking the exit button, the system will require you to enter a password from your current account. This is a mandatory security measure Find Device, which prevents the device from being stolen and flashed by unauthorized persons. Enter the correct data and confirm the action, after which the phone will disconnect from Xiaomi servers.

⚠️ Warning: If you forget your password, don't try to guess it repeatedly. Use the retrieval function via your linked phone number or alternative mail before you start the reset procedure.

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If two-factor authorization is enabled on your phone, make sure that SIM-The card with the associated number is on the phone or on hand to receive the confirmation code.

Resetting settings to factory state

After successfully disabling your Mi Account, you need to clear your device of all user data. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and click on the version number several times to activate the developer menu if it is hidden, although in newer versions the path more often looks like Settings → Advanced Settings → Reset.

Select the Erase all data option, and the system will once again warn you that all files, applications and settings will be permanently deleted, and confirm your consent by entering a pattern lock or digital screen unlock pin if installed.

The Redmi 8 Pro will reboot and begin the cleanup process, which can take 5 to 15 minutes depending on the amount of memory filled.Do not interrupt this process or remove the battery, as the model has a non-removable battery, and any interference can violate the integrity of the file system.

Initial setting up and logging into a new account

Once the reset is complete, the Redmi 8 Pro will be turned on as a new device, and you will be asked to select a language, region and connect to a Wi-Fi network. At this point, the system may suggest that you restore data from the backup, but if the goal was to create a new profile, you should choose the setting as a new device.

When the process reaches the login stage, the system will prompt you to log in to Mi Account and Google Account. Enter the new profile you want to use. If you don't already have a Xiaomi account, you can create it right in this menu, following the instructions on the screen.

It is important to carefully monitor which profile you type, as it will become the main one for the GetApps app store, cloud storage and device search function. Once you have successfully logged in, the phone synchrises contacts and settings, if you have selected the appropriate options.

⚠️ Note: When you log in to a new account on a previously used device, you may need to confirm via SMS to the number to which the phone was previously linked if the security function is activated on the server side.

Solving problems with activation blocking

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where, after resetting the settings, the phone requires a password from an old account that was forgotten or not untied in advance, which means that the Find Device function was not properly deactivated before the data cleanup procedure.

In this case, the only legal way to unlock the Redmi 8 Pro is to restore access to a forgotten account, and you will need to go to the official id.mi.com website from a computer or other device, enter your email or phone number, and use the password recovery form.

If the device was purchased from hand and the previous owner did not untie it, you will have to contact him to remotely remove the device from the list of trusted in his profile. Without this step, using the smartphone will not be possible, since this is the level of protection built into the hardware and server infrastructure.

There is a myth about the existence of universal codes or programs to circumvent this protection, but in modern versions of MIUI such methods either do not work or require complex intervention in the program code, which can lead to complete inoperability of the gadget.

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The main safety rule: always log out of your Mi Account through the settings BEFORE resetting to factory settings to avoid blocking activation.

Additional profile security settings

After successfully changing your account and setting up your first profile, you should immediately set up your new profile security settings. Go to Settings → Passwords and security and set a strong pattern lock or biometric fingerprint unlock that Redmi 8 Pro has.

Be sure to link your phone number and backup email to your new Mi Account, which will allow you to easily retrieve access and receive profile login notifications from unknown devices in the future, and it is also recommended to enable two-factor authentication for maximum protection of personal data.

Check the device search function by enabling it in your account settings, which will allow you to track your phone’s location, lock your screen, or remotely erase data, especially for mobile devices that contain sensitive information.

⚠️ Do not use simple passwords like “123456” or dates of birth, as they are easily picked up by attackers, which puts your entire digital ecosystem at risk.