Google’s ecosystem is deeply integrated into the Android operating system, which powers Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco. Often users are faced with the need to change the main mailbox: when selling a device, handing it over to relatives or simply sharing work and personal data, a process that requires care, as improper actions can lead to the blocking of the device or the loss of important contacts.
Unlike simply changing your password, a full account replacement involves deleting your old profile and authorizing a new one, which affects Google Play, syncing photos, and accessing cloud services. Understanding the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is critical to ensuring that your phone doesn’t turn into a brick after resetting.
This guide covers all the nuances of the procedure on the current versions of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS. We will look at standard switching methods, workarounds for complex cases and answer frequent questions that arise from owners of Chinese and global versions of firmware.
Preparing the device for changing the account
Before you start deleting old data, you need to make sure that the information is safe. Contact and calendar synchronization is the first step that you can't ignore. If you just add a new account without deleting the old one, the phone will suggest using the old default account to download apps, which can be inconvenient.
Make sure you have access to the Internet via Wi-Fi or mobile, and you will need to know the passwords of both accounts: the current one (which we delete) and the new one (to which we switch), and in some cases, Xiaomi’s security system may request proof of identity.
⚠️ Note: Deleting a Google account from a device does not mean completely removing it from the company’s servers. However, on the smartphone itself, all data associated exclusively with this profile (local notes, drafts) can be lost without the possibility of recovery.
It is recommended to check in advance which apps are using the current Gmail for authorization, which can be maps, documents or third-party services, and after changing the main profile, they will have to be manually reconfigured.
☑️ Preparing for account change
Adding a new Google account
The replacement procedure does not start with deletion, but with addition. Android allows you to hold multiple profiles at the same time. To add a new one, go to the Settings menu and find the Accounts and Sync section (older versions of MIUI) or Google (newer interfaces).
Click Add Account and select the Google logo from the list of services offered. The system will redirect you to the login window. Enter your email address and password. If two-factor authorization is enabled, confirm the sign-in via the app on another device or via SMS.
- 📲 Open your smartphone settings and go to the account section.
- 📧 Click “Add Account” and select Google.
- 🔑 Enter the new account details and confirm the login.
- 🔄 Wait until the initial data synchronization is completed.
Once you've successfully added a second profile, and now you have two on your device, the old one and the new one, which is the intermediate step needed to keep the services running smoothly during the transition.
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If you have two-factor authentication enabled, make sure the phone number to receive the codes is up to date, otherwise it may be difficult to log in to a new account.
Deleting an old Google account
When a new profile is added and active, you can start deleting the old one. Go back to Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Passwords and Security → Privacy depending on the MIUI version).
Click on it to reveal details. In the menu that opens, select Delete or Sign Out. The system will issue a warning that all data associated with this profile (contacts, messages, history) will be deleted from this device. Confirm the action.
It's important to understand the difference between deleting an account from a device and completely blocking it. We do this by uncoupling it from a particular Xiaomi smartphone. The account itself continues to exist, and you can log in from any other gadget.
⚠️ Note: If the device is protected FRP, Deleting your account through settings is the only safe way to avoid being blocked when reset.Don't skip this step before selling your phone.
What is FRP and why is it important?
Set up a new account by default
Once you delete your old profile, the new one becomes the main one, but not always automatically. To make the Google Play Store and other services work properly, you need to check your priorities. Open the Play Store app, click on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
In the drop-down list, select the email you just added. If it's not there, make sure the sync is successful. For the app store, you can set up an automatic update only through the selected profile so as not to waste traffic or mix purchases.
Also worth checking your sync settings. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google. Make sure the sliders opposite Contacts, Calendar, Drive are active. This ensures that your data is saved in the new profile cloud.
Comparison of Account Change Methods
There are several approaches to managing profiles on Xiaomi, and the method you choose depends on your ultimate goal: simply split email streams or completely transfer the device to another owner. Below is a table that helps you decide on your tactics.
| Parameter | Addition of a second account | Complete removal of the old | Reset to factory settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data retention | Complete. | Older data is deleted from the phone | All data is deleted |
| Difficulty | Low. | Medium | High (takes time) |
| Risk of blocking FRP | No. | No (if done correctly) | High (password needed) |
| Recommended for | Personal use | Change of owner or cleaning | Selling the device |
The safest and most recommended method for regular use is to work with multiple profiles without removing the main one if you have the phone.
If you plan to sell the phone, after deleting your Google account, remember to also log out of Mi Account.This is Xiaomi's separate authorization system, which can also lock the device when reset.
Possible problems and solutions
Users may encounter technical difficulties when changing their account, often in an unstable connection or cache of system applications, and if the Delete button is inactive or hidden, check the device administrator rights.
Sometimes the system process of Google Play Services can freeze. In this case, cleaning the cache helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find Google Play Services and select Clear cache. Don't confuse it with Clear all data, this can cause malfunctions.
- 🚫 Login error: check the correctness of the password and keyboard layout.
- 📶 No network: Make sure the date and time on the device are set correctly.
- 🔒 Account Blocking: Google may request confirmation via SMS or backup email.
If the system says that deletion is impossible due to administrator rights, go to the security section and temporarily disable the rights for Find My Device or corporate profiles, if they are installed.
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The main problem when changing an account is a forgotten password from the old profile, without it, you can not delete the account with regular means, and you will have to do a complete reset with loss of data.