Signing into a Google account on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a must-have for a device that will not allow you to download apps from the Play Market, sync contacts, backups, or use services like Gmail and YouTube, but many users face problems: the system asks for an old password, does not accept data, or even blocks the login after resets.
In this article, we will look at all the current ways to log in to Google on Xiaomi (including the models from 2023-2026), explain why errors can occur, and show how to fix them. Separately, we will focus on the nuances for devices with MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS, the new firmware that replaced the classic shell, and if you just bought a phone or restored it after a reset, here you will find a solution.
1. Standard Google login via phone settings
The easiest way is to add an account directly to the settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the MIUI or HyperOS version.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the desktop).
- 👤 Go to Accounts and Sync (HyperOS may call accounts).
- ➕ Click Add Add Account → Choose Google.
- 🔑 Enter your email (for example, an example)@gmail.com) If two-factor authentication is enabled, confirm the login via SMS The Google Authenticator App.
Once you have successfully logged in, the system will suggest you set up synchronization (contacts, calendar, backups) and recommend that you include all items except those you don’t need, which will make it easier to transfer data when you change your phone.
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If you have forgotten your Google password, restore it via your computer at accounts.google.com – the process on your phone may be blocked due to MIUI restrictions.
2. login to Google when you first turn on your phone
If you’ve just bought Xiaomi or made a hard reset, the system will require you to link your Google account at the initial setup stage, which you can’t skip – without authorization, you won’t be able to use Play Market and other services.
Step-by-step instructions for new devices:
- Turn on your phone and select your language.
- Connect to Wi-Fi (required! without the Internet, you can't enter).
- In the Data Copy phase, select Do Not Copy (unless you need to transfer data from your old phone).
- In Google, enter your email and password. If you don't have an account, click Create an account.
- Accept the terms of use and set up a backup.
HyperOS phones (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13) may have an additional verification step through the PIN-code SIM-This is a security requirement, enter the code sent by the operator.
3. Solving errors when logging into Google on Xiaomi
Users are most often faced with three problems:
- The “Impossible to connect to the server” error is caused by unstable Internet or blocking Google at the firmware level (relevant to Chinese versions of Xiaomi).
- “This account has already been added to another device” means that the phone was previously linked to a different Google profile (typical for used devices).
- “Can’t verify account details” is a synchronization error that often appears after a MIUI update.
Methods of correction:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Impossible to connect to the server | Blocking Google on Chinese firmware | Install Global ROM or use VPN |
| The account has already been added | The phone is tied to another profile | Reset your settings to factory (Wipe Data in Recovery) |
| Couldn't verify the data. | Synchronization failure | Delete your account and add again (see section 4) |
| Previous Account Requirement (FRP) | Post-Reset Protection (Factory Reset Protection) | Enter the data of the old owner or contact the service |
What if your phone requires an old Google account after a reset?
4. How to delete or change your Google account on Xiaomi
If you want to change your profile or delete your old account (for example, after you buy a used phone), do the following:
Steps to remove:
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization.
- 👤 Choose your Google account.
- 🗑️ Click Delete Account (in HyperOS it may be called Remove).
- ⚠️ Confirm the action – all data of this profile (mail, contacts, backups) will be deleted from the phone.
After deleting, you can add a new account according to the instructions in Section 1. If the phone requires a password from the old profile, this is FRP-blocking (see the table in Section 3).
Save important data (contacts, photos) to the cloud or PC |Remember the password from your new account |Disable two-factor authentication (if it interferes) |Check your Internet connection
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5. Google login on Xiaomi without password (two-factor authentication)
If you have two-factor authentication enabled (2FA), logging into your Google account on Xiaomi will require additional confirmation.
- 📱 Code from SMS (sends to a tied phone number).
- 🔐 Code from the Google Authenticator app.
- 🔑 Backup codes (if you saved them when you set up) 2FA).
- 📧 Email confirmation (letter with a link to the device where you are already logged in).
If you don’t have access to the main phone or Authenticator app, use backup codes (which could have been saved when you set up 2FA) or restore access via your computer at myaccount.google.com/security.
⚠️ Note: If you have lost access to all confirmation methods (SMS, Authenticator, backup codes, account recovery can take up to 3-5 days. Google will require proof of identity through passport or other documents.
6. Features of Google logging into Xiaomi with HyperOS
The new firmware HyperOS, which debuted on Xiaomi 14 and Redmi Note 13, made changes to the authorization process.
- 🔄 Simplified account menu – Accounts and sync is now called Accounts and is at the top of the settings.
- 🔒 Additional Verification – Confirmation may be required at first entry PIN-code SIM-map.
- 🌐 Automatic synchronization – by default, all backup options are turned on (they can be manually disabled).
If the error “Google Play Services have stopped” occurs on HyperOS, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Google Play Services and click Storage.
- Clear Cash and Data.
- Reboot the phone.
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On HyperOS, Google may be blocked if the phone has a Chinese firmware version (CN ROM) installed. To fix this, run the Global ROM or use a VPN to bypass regional restrictions.
7.How to bypass Google’s FRP lock on Xiaomi after a reset
FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is a theft protection that is activated after a reset. If the phone was previously linked to a Google account, the system will require that profile data be entered.
- You know the email and password from your old account.
- You have checks or a warranty card confirming the purchase - with them, the Xiaomi service center will remove the lock.
All other methods (use of the ADB, Special firmware or software like Mi Account Unlock Tool or not working on newer versions MIUI/HyperOS, require deep technical knowledge and risk "bricking" the device.
⚠️ Warning: When buying used Xiaomi, always check to see if the phone is untied from your old Google account. If the seller can't show you the settings login without asking for a password, this is a sure sign. FRP-lock-in.