Deleting a Google Play account from a Xiaomi Redmi 9A phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile or solving sync problems. However, standard deletion through settings often leads to errors: the system can block access to the app store or even require you to enter data from the previous account after a reset. Why is this the case?
The fact that Redmi 9A works on the basis of MIUI - Xiaomi's proprietary shell, closely integrated with Google services. Delete the main Google account through Settings β Accounts does not always clear its data from the Google Play Store, YouTube and other applications. Moreover, after resetting to factory settings, the device may require proof of ownership (Factory Reset Protection, FRP) if the account was previously linked.
In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to delete Google Play account on Xiaomi Redmi 9A, circumvention FRP-We will also tell you what data will be lost and what will remain on the device. MIUI 12/13/14 β Current versions of the firmware for this model.
1. Standard deletion of Google account through MIUI settings
The most obvious way is to delete your account directly from the Xiaomi Redmi Settings menu. 9A. This method is suitable if you are not planning to reset your phone to factory settings or are sure that FRP-lockdown not activated.
To delete the account:
- Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
- Go to the Accounts section β Google.
- Select the account you want to delete and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Tap Delete your account and confirm the action.
After that, the Google Play Store, Gmail and YouTube apps will no longer sync with the deleted profile, but cache data and some files may remain in the deviceβs memory, especially if the account was the main one.
β οΈ Note: If you delete your account after resetting (Settings) β The phone. β Reset settings, the phone may require you to enter remote account data to unlock (FRP-lock).
To avoid blocking, before reset it is necessary to:
Untie your device from your Google account at [myaccount.google.com](https://myaccount.google.com)
Delete all backups in Google Drive
Disable two-factor authentication for this device
Create a backup of contacts and media files-->
2. Delete your account through the Google Play Store (alternative method)
If the default deletion failed or your account was stuck, try deleting it directly through the Google Play Store, which is useful when your MIUI settings show your account as βinactiveβ but continue to request data when you log in to the app store.
Instructions:
- π± Open Google Play Store on Redmi 9A.
- π€ Slip on the profile icon in the upper right corner.
- π Select Managing Google Accounts.
- ποΈ Click on three dots next to the desired account and select Delete.
If the Delete button is inactive, the account is the primary one for the device, in which case add another Google account and make it the primary one, then try again.
Important: After deleting through the Play Store, some apps (such as Google Photos or Drive) may continue to use the old account data until the phone is rebooted.
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If the Store gives an error βNo Network Connectionβ after deleting your Play account, restart your phone and check your date and time settings (Settings β Additional β Date and Time). Incorrect settings may block access to Google services.
3. Reset settings with FRP-block bypass (for locked devices)
If you have already reset your settings to Xiaomi Redmi 9A and your phone requires you to enter your old Google account (FRP-lock), you will need to bypass the lock. This method is only suitable for devices on MIUI 12 and below - newer versions of the firmware vulnerability closed.
To bypass FRP on Redmi 9A:
- π Connect your phone to Wi-Fi on the initial settings screen.
- π Back a step (Back button) before the language selection menu appears.
- π Select any language, then tap the text input field (for example, to search for a Wi-Fi network).
- π€ In the appeared keyboard, hold the @ icon and select the Gboard keyboard settings.
- π In the browser that opens, go to the address bit.ly/frpbypassmiui (or other relevant service to bypass FRP).
After loading a special APK-Set it up and follow the instructions on the screen, and this method allows you to add a new Google account without blocking it, but only use it on your device β bypassing it. FRP A phone on someone else's phone could be considered a hack.
β οΈ Attention: Starting with MIUI 13 and Android 11, bypass FRP It's a lot more complicated than that, if your Redmi is 9A works on a new firmware, contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of ownership of the device (check or box).
Why Xiaomi has strengthened FRP-blocking?
4. Delete account via ADB (for experienced users)
If standard methods donβt work, you can delete your Google account using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and having a basic command line knowledge.
Step-by-step:
- π» Install. ADB Tools on PC.
- π Get Redmi on board. 9A computer-only USB And turn on the debugging. USB (Settings β The phone. β Version. MIUI β Tap 7 times, then return to the additional β For developers).
- π₯οΈ Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
- π Use the command to view the list of accounts: adb shell pm list users
- ποΈ Delete your account with a command (replace the user)@email.com Address: Adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings.settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" --bind name:s:"user@email.com"
If the command doesnβt work, try an alternative method through Settings Provider:
adb shell content delete --uri content://settings/secure --where "name='android_id'"After you execute the commands, restart your phone. Your account will be deleted from the system, but application data (such as saved games or settings) may remain.
| Deleting method | Difficulty | PC required | The risk of blocking (FRP) | Whether data are retained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through MIUI settings | β | β No. | β οΈ High (if you reset the settings) | β Partially. |
| Through the Google Play Store | ββ | β No. | β οΈ Medium. | β Yes. App cache) |
| FRP circumvention | βββ | β No. | β Low (if successful) | β No (full reset) |
| Through ADB | ββββ | β Yes. | β οΈ Medium. | β Partially. |
5. Complete reset via Recovery Mode (hard method)
If all previous methods failed, the last option is hard reset via Recovery Mode, which will remove all data from the phone, including accounts, apps and media files.
How to perform the reset:
- π Turn off Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
- π Press the Power and Volume buttons up at the same time before the logo appears MI.
- π± In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
- π Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
- π After completion, select Reboot.
Once it's rebooted, it'll be like new, no linked accounts, but if it's been activated before. FRP-lock, the device may require the entry of the old account data, in which case use the methods of bypassing from section 3.
β οΈ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 9A (particularly MIUI Global) after resetting via Recovery, an error "This" may appear MIUI version cannot be installed on this device. This means that the firmware is damaged. To restore, you will need to flash your phone through Fastboot using the Mi Flash Tool.
6.What to do if the account is not deleted?
If none of the methods worked, perhaps the problem lies in one of the following factors:
- π The account is corporate (managed through Google Workspace).
- π± The phone is linked to a school or organization (e.g., via Android Enterprise).
- π§ The device has custom firmware with modified Google services.
- π‘οΈ Reset protection is activated (e.g. Xiaomi Anti-Theft).
In such cases:
- Try contacting the account administrator (if it is a corporate profile).
- Check if Find Device is enabled in Googleβs settings β it can block deletion.
- Update your firmware to the latest version via Settings β About Phone β System Update.
- Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone.
If the phone is blocked after an unsuccessful deletion of the account, and bypass FRP It doesnβt help, it only works through the EDL-Emergency loading mode: This method requires special equipment (EDL cable) and knowledge in the firmware of Qualcomm devices.
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Before any manipulation of Google accounts on Xiaomi Redmi 9A, be sure to back up your data via Mi Cloud or locally on your PC. Once you delete your account, it may not be possible to restore contacts, photos and messages.