Deleting a Google Play account from a Xiaomi Redmi phone is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from wanting to change an account to having to sell a device. However, the process has its nuances, especially on smartphones with MIUI firmware. Unlike standard devices on pure Android, there may be additional restrictions associated with Xiaomi's security policy and the integration of Google services.
Many people mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply log out in the settings — but this does not delete it completely. The account remains tied to the device, which can cause problems when reauthorizing or resetting. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to delete a Google Play account with Xiaomi Redmi, including methods for devices with a locked Bootloader and no root rights.
Why can’t you just log out of your Google account?
Signing out of your account via Settings → Accounts doesn’t mean deleting it. Here’s what happens:
- 🔄 The account remains in the system and can automatically connect to Google services (eg, Gmail, YouTube, Drive).
- 🔒 On devices with MIUI Reference to Find My Device is retained, which can block resetting settings.
- 📱 When selling a phone, the new owner may face a request for an old account after a reset (so-called reset). FRP-defence).
- 🚫 Some apps (such as Google Pay) may continue to use remote account data.
Moreover, on Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 12+, trying to delete an account through standard settings often leads to the error “Can’t delete an account” because the system requires a password confirmation from your Mi Account, even if you delete your Google account.
⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, deleting your Google Play account must be accompanied by deleting your Mi Account and resetting to factory settings.
Method 1: Remove via MIUI settings (no reset)
This is the easiest method, but it doesn’t work on all versions of MIUI. It’s suitable for devices where a Google account isn’t the primary one.
- Open the settings on your Xiaomi Redmi.
- Go to Accounts and Sync (or Accounts depending on the MIUI version).
- Select the Google account you want to delete.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
- Confirm the action by entering the password from the Mi-account (if necessary).
If this method didn’t work (the message “Delete is impossible”), try the alternative methods below.
Make a backup copy of the data (contacts, photos, notes)
Remember or reset the password from the Mi Account
Turn off two-factor authentication in Google (if enabled)
Check that the phone is at least 50 times charged%-->
Method 2: Remove by resetting settings (Factory Reset)
This method is guaranteed to delete all accounts, including Google Play, but erases all data from your phone, which is suitable if you are preparing a device for sale or transfer.
Important: before reset, be sure to untie the Mi Account from the device via account.xiaomi.com. Otherwise, after reset, the phone will require entering a login and password from the old Xiaomi account.
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Click 7 times on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Now go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
- Choose Delete all data and confirm the action.
| Action. | Effects of consequences | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Resetting without detachment of Mi-account | FRP-blocking (requires the entry of an old account) | Unplug account at account.xiaomi.com |
| Reset with USB debugging enabled | Simplifies data recovery after reset | Disable debugging after reset |
| Reset on a device with unlocked Bootloader | It may cause loss of warranty | Use official methods of unblocking |
⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro and later) may require Google confirmation after reset FRP, Even if the Mi Account is untied, then use Method 4.
Through MIUI settings
Through resetting settings
Through ADB-team
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Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your Google account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and having a basic command line knowledge.
Warning: improper use of ADB may cause system failures. Follow the instructions carefully.
- Install. ADB-Drivers to your computer (you can download from the Android Developers website).
- Connect Xiaomi Redmi to PC via USB-cable.
- Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB.
- Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
- Follow the command to delete your account (replace user@example.com with your email): adb shell pm remove-account --user 0 com.google user@example.com
If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:
adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" --bind account_name:s:"user@example.com"💡
If ADB doesn’t see the device, try enabling File Transfer (MTP) mode in the notification curtain or reinstalling the drivers.
Method 4: Bypassing FRP-blocking after reset
If after resetting the phone requires data input from the old Google account (so-called "Google" account) FRP-locking, you can bypass this protection without a password. MIUI 12-14.
Important: this method is only for legal purposes (for example, if you forgot your password from your account), and it is punishable by law to use other people's devices to hack.
- On the FRP lock screen, click Add Wi-Fi network.
- In the field to enter the network name, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and click Share.
- Select the Settings app (if it’s not in the list, try another method).
- In the settings go to Applications → Application Management → Google Play Services.
- Press Stop, then Disable.
- Return to the lock screen – the account request should disappear.
What to do if the method does not work?
Method 5: Remove via Mi Unlock Tool (for unlocked Bootloader)
If your Xiaomi Redmi has Bootloader unlocked, you can delete your Google account through flashing, which is the most radical, but also the most reliable method.
Warning: Unlocking Bootloader resets all data and may take away warranties. New devices (Redmi Note 12 and later) require a wait of 7-15 days after linking an account to the device.
- Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
- Install the Mi Flash Tool on your computer.
- Turn your phone into Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down when the phone is off).
- Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
- Select the downloaded firmware and click Flash (select the Clean all option for a full reset).
After flashing, the phone will be like new — without tied Google and Mi accounts.
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Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool is the only way to guarantee that you will delete all your accounts if other methods fail, but it is also the riskiest method to prepare for.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you delete your Google Play account with Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:
- 🔧 "Failed to delete an account" - occurs if the Google account is the main one for synchronization. Solution: assign another account to the main one or use the account ADB.
- 🔒 "Password from Mi Account is required – even if you delete your Google account MIUI Solution: reset your password on the official website.
- 📱 "After reset, the phone asks for an old account. FRP-Solution: Use Method 4 or reflash the device.
- ⚡ "The phone stopped turning on after the reset" - the deletion process may have interrupted.Solution: log in to Fastboot and re-flash the phone.
Another common mistake is to try to delete an account through Settings → Apps → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear the data. This will not delete the account, but only reset the settings of Google services, which can lead to errors in the application.