How to completely remove YouTube channel on Xiaomi smartphone: instructions with pictures and warnings

Removing a YouTube channel from Xiaomi’s Android phone is a procedure that requires care and understanding of the consequences. Many users of Redmi, Poco or Black Shark face difficulties due to the features of the shell. MIUI, This article will discuss all the current ways to remove the channel directly from the mobile device, including bypassing possible system limitations.

It is important to understand that deleting a channel is an irreversible process with a 30-day recovery period, after which all videos, comments and followers will be lost forever. MIUI (below 12.5), some steps may differ. We have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal solutions.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI
• 🔄 YouTube Updates: Open the app, tap on the avatar → Settings → About the annex
• 🔒 Two-factor authentication in a Google account (if enabled, a backup code will be required)

If you delete a channel due to hacking or suspicious activity, first go through the account security restoration procedure. For Xiaomi users with root rights or unlocked bootloader, we have prepared advanced methods at the end of the article.

1.Preparation: What to do before removing the channel

Removing a YouTube channel from a Xiaomi phone requires preliminary action to avoid losing important data. MIUI There are often problems with the app’s cache, so the first step is to clean up temporary files.

Open the Settings. → Annexes → App management and find YouTube. tap it and select:

• 🧹 Clear the cache (this won’t delete your data, but will reset temporary files)
• 🗑️ Clear the data (only if the application is unstable)

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the data will result in logging out of all Google apps on the device, and then you will need to log in again.

If you use Xiaomi with the “Second Space” function, make sure to remove the channel from your main profile. → Special facilities → Second Space: Channels created in the second space will not be visible in the main account.

We also recommend:

• 📥 Download the archive of data via Google Takeout (select YouTube only)
• 📋 Save the video list: Open YouTube Studio → Content and take screenshots
• 🔗 Redirect subscribers (if you plan to create a new channel) through the latest video

Clear YouTube cache|Download the data archive via Google Takeout|Check for activity in the "Second Space" MIUI|Save backup codes for two-factor authentication-->

2. Standard method: removal via YouTube mobile application

The easiest method is to use the official YouTube app on Xiaomi. MIUI (Especially in Chinese versions, this path can be blocked. If the delete button does not appear after the application update, go to an alternative method.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the YouTube app and tap on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
2. Select your channel → Channel management (or Channel settings in older versions).
3. Scroll down and find the Additional Settings section. → Remove the channel.
4. The system will prompt you to enter a password from your Google account. MIUI 14+ You may have an additional confirmation window via Smart Lock.
5. Select the reason for the removal (mandatory step) and confirm the action.

After that, the channel will be deactivated, but not permanently deleted, and you have 30 days to recover via studio.youtube.com.

• 🎬 All videos will be deleted without recovery.
• 👥 The channel name will be available for registration by other users
• 💬 Comments and likes will remain, but will be anonymous

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/11 firmware MIUI 13 You may have a "Channel Cannot be Deleted" error, in which case use the method via your browser or update the system.

3. Alternative method: Browser removal on Xiaomi

If the standard method does not work (for example, due to limitations) MIUI Or an outdated version of the app, use the mobile version of YouTube Studio, which is universal and works even on Xiaomi with custom firmware.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Chrome browser (recommended) or Mi Browser.
2. Go to studio.youtube.com and log in.
3. Tap on the profile icon → Settings (cog at the bottom).
4. Select Channel. → Additional settings → Remove the channel.
5. Confirm the action through SMS or backup code (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

On Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 and below, a warning about an "unsafe connection" may appear, this is associated with security certificates, to avoid the problem:

• 🔒 Use Incognito Mode in Chrome
• 🌐 Switch to the desktop version of the site (in the browser menu)
• 🔄 Update security certificates in Settings → System system → Date and time → Install automatically

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If you use Xiaomi with root rights, temporarily disable XPrivacyLua or AppOps modules before removing the channel – they can block YouTube from accessing Google servers.

4. Remove the channel from the Xiaomi phone via your computer (if mobile methods don’t work)

If neither the app nor the browser on Xiaomi allows you to delete the channel, the option remains using the desktop version of YouTube Studio, which is suitable for users who have access to a PC or laptop.

How to do this:

1. On Xiaomi phone, open Settings → Connection and sharing → USB.
2. Connect the device to the computer and select File Transfer mode (MTP).
3. On PC, open your browser and go to studio.youtube.com.
4. Sign in and follow the path: Settings → Canal → Additional settings → Remove the channel.

For users MIUI 14+ with the function "Mi-link" (Mi Link) you can use wireless connection:

• 📲 On the phone: Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Link
• 💻 On PC: Download Mi PC Suite and connect on QR-code
• 🌐 Open YouTube Studio through your browser on your computer

⚠️ Note: When using public computers (internet cafes, libraries) always log out of your Google account after the procedure is completed. On Xiaomi with Mi Cloud synchronization, passwords can be stored in encrypted form.

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Deleting a channel through a computer is the most reliable method if mobile methods are blocked by restrictions. MIUI or unstable internet connection.

5. Advanced Methods: For Xiaomi Power Users

If you use Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader, custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) or root rights, there are additional ways to manage your YouTube account that require technical knowledge and may violate Google’s terms of use.

Method 1: Through ADB (debugging USB)

If the channel is linked to an account that cannot be deleted in standard ways (for example, due to synchronization errors), you can reset the data of Google services:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms


adb shell pm clear com.google.android.youtube

Note:

Method 2: Through account.db file editing (root only)

This method allows you to manually delete the link of the account to the channel.

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Explorer.
2. Move to the /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/.
3. Find the account.db file and open it in the text editor.
4. Remove the lines containing ID Your channel (see the name of the channel).
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect editing of accounts.db may result in loss of access to all Google services on your device.

Method 3: Through Alternative YouTube Clients (Vanced, ReVanced)

If the standard YouTube app doesn’t work properly, install a modified version:

• 📥 Download YouTube Vanced (only for Android 10 and below)
• 🛠️ Or build ReVanced with a disable-channel-removal-restrictions patch
• 🔧 In the modified client settings, the option of forced channel removal may appear

6 What to do after the removal of the channel: restoration and creation of a new one

If you accidentally delete a channel or change your mind, you have 30 days to recover. On Xiaomi, this process can be complicated due to the peculiarities of synchronization. MIUI Google-server.

How to restore the channel:

1. Open studio.youtube.com in your browser.
2. The system should show a notification of the possibility of recovery. If it is not, click on the direct link: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_recovery.
3. Confirm the recovery via email or SMS.

On Xiaomi MIUI 13/14 may be required:

• 🔄 Reboot the device after recovery
• 📶 Switching between mobile network and Wi-Fi
• 🧹 Cleaning the cache of the Google Play Services app

If you are planning to create a new channel on the same account:

• 🆔 The name of the old channel will be available in 6 months (unless another user has taken it)
• 📈 Subscribers and statistics are not carried away - start from scratch
• 🔗 Links to old videos will lead to the page "Video removed"

For Xiaomi users who have been running a monetiization channel, it is important to:

⚠️ Note: When you delete a channel with monetiation enabled, AdSense may block your account for 30 days, during which time you will not be able to connect the monetiization to the new channel.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing YouTube channel on Xiaomi