How to completely delete your Gmail account from your Xiaomi phone: 3 proven ways

Deleting a Gmail account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a device, changing an inbox or fixing sync errors. However, many users face difficulties: MIUI is integrated with Google services, and simply removing the Gmail app does not solve the problem.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways of deleting – from a standard disconnection through settings to a complete reset of the phone. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12-14) and Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra).

Warning: Deleting your main Google account may result in loss of access to Play Market, Google Drive and other services. On some Xiaomi devices, this will also reset your Mi Account settings - consider this before starting the procedure.

1. Preparation for removal: what to do before the start

Before you delete your account, make sure to back up your Gmail account, and your Gmail account is not only email-related, but also:

• 📱 Contacts (synchronized through Google Contacts)
• 📅 Calendar by Google Calendar)
• 📁 Files in Google Drive and Google Photos
• 🎮 Games and applications (progress, settings)

To keep the information:

1. Open Settings → Google → Backup.
2. Make sure that the backup function in Google Drive is enabled.
3. Manually export contacts: Contacts → Management → Export (select.vcf format).

Important! If your phone has Device Protection (FRP) enabled, you may need to enter your login/password when you delete your Google account. Turn it off in advance at Settings → Google → Security → Find your device.

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Create a temporary Gmail account and add it to your phone before removing the main one – this will help avoid problems with the Play Market.

2. Method 1: Remove via phone settings (without resetting)

The easiest method is to delete your account directly from the MIUI menu, which is suitable if:

• 🔹 You don’t sell your phone and you just want to untie your mail.
• 🔹 There is no lock from the administrator (corporate accounts).
• 🔹 Remember the password from your Google account.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select the account you want to delete.
3. Click Delete Account (in some versions - Delete Account).
4. Confirm the action by entering the password or pattern lock of the phone.

On Xiaomi MIUI 12 and older path may differ: Settings → PapaSSWORD & SECURITY → Linked accounts → Google.

⚠️ Note: If apps (such as YouTube or Gmail) stop working after deleting your account, add any other Google account through Settings. → Accounts, that will restore access to services.

3. Method 2: Delete via Gmail app

If the standard method didn’t work (e.g., the Delete Account button is inactive), try doing so through the Gmail app itself, which is suitable for devices with MIUI 14 and later, where Google integration is deeper.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Manage Google Accounts.
4. Go to the Data and Personalization section.
5. Scroll down to the Download, Delete or Plan block.
6. Click Delete Service or Account → Delete Account.

The system will then prompt you to confirm the action through 2FA (if enabled) or password. On some Xiaomi models (such as POCO F5), additional confirmation may be required through the Mi Account.

Method 3: Complete removal through hard reset

If the first two methods don't work or you're selling a phone, the only reliable way is hard reset, which will delete all data from the device, including your Google and Mi Account accounts.

Warning: Once reset, the phone will return to factory settings, all apps, photos, messages and settings will be erased, and if you don't back up, you can't recover the data.

How to perform a reset on Xiaomi:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
3. Enter a password or pattern lock.
4. Confirm the action by pressing Erase Everything.

Some models (e.g. Redmi 12) may require you to enter data from Mi Account to verify your identity, and if you forget your password, restore it to account.xiaomi.com.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later after the reset, you may need to re-activate via Mi Account.If the phone was bought with hands, make sure the previous owner untied his account, otherwise the device will be blocked.

5. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you delete your Gmail account, Xiaomi users often face problems, and let's look at the most common and ways to solve them.

Error 1: “It is impossible to delete an account due to the administrator’s policy”

• 🔧 Reason: The phone has a corporate profile (for example, through Android Enterprise).
• 🔧 Solution: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Delete the work profile.

Error 2: “Previous owner password required” after reset

• 🔧 Reason: Phone is tied to past user's Mi Account (lock) FRP).
• 🔧 Solution: Contact the seller and ask to untie the device at account.xiaomi.com.

Error 3: Account deleted, but mail still arrives

• 🔧 Reason: Sync is running in the background via Google Play Services.
• 🔧 Solution: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Memory. → Clear the data.

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If the phone is locked after being reset, the only way to unlock it is to contact the previous owner or Xiaomi support with proof of purchase.

6. Alternative methods (for experienced users)

If the standard methods didn’t work, you can try to delete your account through ADB (Developer Tool) or Restore Mode, which require technical skills and are only suitable for unlocked downloaders.

Method 1: Removal through ADB

This will require a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB tool.

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (stick 7 times) → Additional → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms This will delete Google services, but may disrupt the system!

Method 2: Removal via TWRP

If the phone has custom TWRP recovery installed, you can manually erase the account data:

1. Load to TWRP (clip Power + Volume Up).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete files by the following route: /data/system/users/0/accounts.db.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB or TWRP This method can cause permanent damage to the system, and is recommended only to experienced users.

7.What to do after deleting your account

After successfully removing Gmail, follow a few steps to make sure your phone works correctly:

• 🔄 Reboot the device – this will clear the cache of Google services.
• 📥 Add a new account (if you need access to the Play Market).
• 🔒 Check your security settings: Go to Settings → Google → Secure and set up two-factor authentication for a new account.
• 📲 Update apps: Some programs may require re-authorization.

If you are selling a phone, don’t forget:

1. Get out. SIM-memory-card.
2. Disable Mi Cloud in Settings → Mi Account.
3. Delete the data from the memory card (if it was encrypted).

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Before selling your phone, take an IMEI photo (typed *#06#) and save it – this will help in the event of a lock on the device by a new owner.

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