How to completely delete your YouTube account on Xiaomi Redmi phone: 3 working ways

Deleting a YouTube account on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that users face for various reasons, from changing their profile to protecting privacy. However, the process is not as obvious as it might seem. Unlike deauthorization (a simple logout), complete deletion requires working with Google's settings, since YouTube does not have a separate feature to delete a profile directly through the mobile application, which is due to the fact that the YouTube account is tied to the Google account, not to the device itself.

In this article, we will discuss three proven ways to delete a YouTube account on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models running MIUI 12/13/14. We will focus on the nuances associated with the Xiaomi branded shell, which sometimes blocks standard deletion paths, and you will learn how to avoid common errors, for example, why an account can reappear after deletion.

Why You Should Not Delete Your YouTube Account Directly Through the App

Many Xiaomi Redmi users try to find the "Delete Account" button in the YouTube app itself, but in vain.

• 🔗 YouTube uses a single login through Google, meaning that your YouTube profile is part of a Google account, not a separate account.
• 📱 On Android, including MIUI) YouTube does not have the right to delete accounts – it is the prerogative of system settings.
• 🔒 Xiaomi further restricts access to some Google features through its shell, which could complicate the process.

If you simply log out of your YouTube account (via the profile menu), it will not delete it, your data, subscriptions and browsing history will be saved and will be available the next time you sign in, and you will need to work with your Google account settings to delete it completely.

⚠️ Note: Deleting your Google account will result in loss of access to all Google services (Gmail, Drive, Play Store, etc.) If you only need to delete YouTube, use the method of deleting the channel (section 3).

Method 1: Remove via Google Settings on Xiaomi Redmi

This is the most reliable method, but it requires access to system settings. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open Settings → Google Accounts (or Passwords and Accounts → Google).
2. Select an account linked to YouTube.
3. Click Manage Google Account (the browser will open).
4. Go to the Data and Privacy tab → Delete the service → Delete the account.

A warning of consequences will appear on the screen. Confirm the action by entering a password. The process can take up to 24 hours, during which time access to Google services will be limited.

Download important data from Gmail and Drive

Save your YouTube subscription list (can be exported via Google Takeout)

Make sure you have a backup of your contacts.

Untie your account from other devices (such as smartwatches)

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If there is no Google Account Management option, this may be due to:

• 📵 Restrictions MIUI (Resetting account settings is solved).
• 🔄 Google Play Services (Update in the Play Store).

Method 2: Delete YouTube Channel without Deleting Google Account

If you only need to get rid of your YouTube channel but keep access to other Google services, follow these steps:

1. Open YouTube in your browser (Google Chrome is recommended).
2. Sign in and go to YouTube Studio (profile icon → Your channel → Channel Management).
3. In the menu on the left, select Settings → Additional → Delete the channel.
4. Confirm the deletion by entering the password and checking.

This method allows:

• 🎬 Save your browsing and subscription history (they will remain in your Google account).
• 🔄 Restore the channel within 30 days if you change your mind.
• 📱 Do not affect the system settings Xiaomi Redmi.

⚠️ Note: Once the channel is removed, the name will become unavailable for other users within 6 months.If you plan to create a new channel with the same name, use the temporary solution - hide the channel (in the Visibility settings).

Delete the entire Google account

Delete only the YouTube channel

Leave your account without deleting

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Method 3: Reset account settings on Xiaomi (alternative method)

If standard methods don’t work because of MIUI limitations, you can resort to resetting your account settings, which won’t delete the Google account itself, but will untie it from the device, which sometimes solves the problem of ghost accounts that reappear after deleting.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset App Settings (not a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot.
4. After turning on, go to Settings → Accounts and delete your Google account manually.

This method is useful if:

• 🔄 After deleting the account is automatically restored (frequent problem on Redmi with the user). MIUI 13+).
• 📱 You sell your phone and want to clear all your linked accounts.

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If you reset your Google account anyway, check if you activate Auto Sign-in to Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account → Security. Disable it to avoid automatic authorization.

What to do if your YouTube account is not deleted

Sometimes users of Xiaomi Redmi are faced with the fact that the account “does not want to” be deleted.

• 🔒 Account added as device administrator Check in Settings → Passwords and accounts → Device administrator accounts. If there's a Google account, uninstall it.
• 📵 Limitations MIUI On some firmware, Xiaomi blocks deleting accounts.Solution: Update Google Play Services or use Method 3 (reset settings).
• 🔄 Cash and YouTube app data Clear cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → YouTube → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

If nothing helps, try:

1. Delete your account through the Google web version on PC.
2. Disable YouTube sync in the settings of the Google account (Sync Account → YouTube → Disable).

How to avoid problems when deleting your account on Xiaomi

Before you delete your account, follow a few important steps to avoid losing data and not encountering a device lock:

1. Save Backup: Use Google Takeout (takeout.google.com) to export YouTube data (view history, subscriptions, playlists).
2. Check Linked Services: If you use Google Pay, Xiaomi Cloud, or other services linked to your account, untie them in advance.
3. Make sure there are no restrictions: Some Redmi models (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro+) have regional restrictions. If you see the message "Remove is forbidden", try changing the region in Google's settings.

After removal:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.
• 📱 Check if there are any “shadow” accounts in Settings → Synchronization.

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Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI Global sometimes require deletion confirmation via SMS or backup email. Make sure you have access to this data, otherwise the process may be delayed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting your YouTube account on Xiaomi