How to Remove Gmail from Xiaomi Phone Completely: 5 Ways to Work

Why removing Gmail on Xiaomi is different than other smartphones

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones often face a problem: the standard deletion of a Google account through settings does not always work due to the features of the MIUI firmware. The fact is that the system is deeply integrated with Google services, and some models (especially released for the Chinese market) can block the deletion of the main account through the graphical interface.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove Gmail from Xiaomi phone – from the basic through settings to a radical reset via ADB. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for MIUI 12/13/14 firmware and models with a blocked bootloader. If you tried to delete an account through Settings → Accounts, but see the error “Deletion is impossible” – here you will find a solution.

We warn you in advance: deleting your main Google account may result in loss of access to apps (Play Market, YouTube, Google Drive) and reset some settings. If the phone is linked to a corporate account (for example, through Google Workspace), you may need administrator permission to delete it.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

To start with, the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi models (except for global firmware devices for China) is a super-user-free approach that works for MIUI 12 and later:

1. Open the "Settings" (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (in some versions, just Accounts).
3. Tap your Google account (usually displayed with a Gmail icon).
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the pattern lock, PIN-code.

If the account is not deleted after this action and the system issues an error "Deletion is impossible due to administrator policy", then the phone is subject to restrictions.

• 🔒 Corporate management (the device is tied to work mail).
• 🛡️ Reset protection (FRP — Factory Reset Protection).
• 🇨🇳 Chinese firmware (models for the domestic market without Google services).

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO F3, Redmi Note 10 Pro and Xiaomi 11T Google Play Protection may be lost after deleting your Google account, and you will have to re-add any Gmail account to return functionality.

Method 2: Delete via Google Settings (Blocking Bypass)

If the standard method didn’t work, try deleting your account directly through the Google app, a method that often helps you bypass MIUI restrictions:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on a color background).
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Manage Google Account.
4. Go to the Security tab.
5. Scroll down to your devices and select your Xiaomi.
6. Click Exit, then Delete your account from this device.

This method works in 70% of cases when MIUI blocks deletion through system settings, and if you see an error here, then the account is tied to the device management (for example, through Google Find My Device).

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For Xiaomi Mi A1/A2/A3 models (with pure Android), this method works faultlessly, since they do not have a MIUI shell. But on the Redmi 9A or POCO M3, additional confirmation via SMS may be required.

Method 3: Resetting the settings to the factory (radical method)

If the first two methods didn't work, the radical solution is a complete reset, which will remove all data from your phone, including apps, photos and messages, and only use it as a last resort!

Instructions for MIUI 14 (relevant to Xiaomi 13/13 Pro, Redmi Note 12):

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → Reset.
4. Choose to erase all data.
5. Enter the lock password.
6. Confirm the reset with the Ready button.

After the reboot, the phone will suggest you set it up as new. At the Google account login stage, skip this step so you avoid automatically linking your old account.

⚠️ Attention: On models with FRP-blocking (e.g. Redmi) 9C or POCO M2) After the reset, you may need to enter data from your previous Google account. If you do not remember the password, you will have to use the ADB (method (4) or contact the service centre.

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Remove before resetting SIM-card and memory card – this will speed up the process and reduce the risk of data damage.

Method 4: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If you’re familiar with the command prompt, you can delete your Google account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works even on locked devices, but requires USB debugging mode enabled.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode (as in Method 3) and enable USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable (use the original cable from Xiaomi).
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, enter:

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google'

Find com.google.android.gsf (Google Services Framework) and do:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gsf

Then delete the account with the command:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_sync'"

Once rebooted, Google’s account will be deleted, the only method that works for Chinese-based models (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra for the domestic market) where Google services are installed as system applications.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can lead to data loss or soft-brick (the phone does not boot, but reacts to the connection to the PC).If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center.

Method 5: Uninstall via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

The hardest, but also the most reliable way is to uninstall via Fastboot, which is suitable for users who have a bootloader unlocked. If you've never unlocked a bootloader, this method is not for you - it requires pre-training.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with fastboot.
3. Enter a command to check the connection:

fastboot devices

1. Delete your Google account with the command:

fastboot erase frp

1. Reboot the phone:

fastboot reboot

This method erases all FRP (Factory Reset Protection) data, which will allow you to skip the link to your Google account after you reset. Note: on new Xiaomi 13/14 models with HyperOS, this method may not work due to the changed structure of the frp partition.

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Delete via Fastboot is the only way to get around FRP-Locking your phones with a blocked Google account if you forget your password.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete Gmail on Xiaomi, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 "Account not deleted - button inactive": Check if the phone is linked to corporate policy (e.g., through Google Workspace.
• 🔒 "The password of the previous owner is required: FRP-Solutions: Enter the correct password from your old account. ADB or Fastboot (mode 4 or 5) Contact the service center with proof of purchase.
• ⚙️ "Settings MIUI Not responding: Restart your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button) → long tap on "Switch off" → "Restart Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, try to delete your account again.
• 📱 "After deleting the account returns": This is due to automatic synchronization. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.

If none of the methods worked, you may have modified firmware installed on your phone (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS).

1. Update the firmware to the latest version through Settings → System Update.
2. Perform a reset through the Recovery (TWRP).
3. Contact the XDA-Developers forum for help with your model.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions