How to delete unnecessary Google accounts on Xiaomi Android smartphones: all ways

Excess Google accounts on Xiaomi smartphones are a common problem that interferes with data synchronization, takes up memory and can even block access to certain functions. This is especially true for devices with MIUI, where people often leave other people’s profiles after resetting or buying a used phone. Unlike standard Android, the Xiaomi shell has its own nuances: for example, the inability to delete the main account without additional manipulation or errors when trying to log out of the profile through settings.

In this article, you will find all the current ways to delete Google accounts on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi models, including methods through ADB for system profiles, as well as solutions for typical errors like "This device was reset. To continue, log into an account that was previously used on this device." We will understand which accounts can be deleted by standard means, and which will require OEM unlocking or USB debugging.

If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner did not delete your profile, or you have accumulated several unnecessary accounts, this guide will help you clean your device without losing data.

Why are there Google accounts on Xiaomi?

On Xiaomi smartphones, Google accounts can appear and persist for several reasons, and not all of them are obvious to the user.

🔹 Buying a used phone: The previous owner might not have deleted his profile before resetting, especially if he used the Factory Reset feature through settings rather than Recovery, in which case the account remains tied to the device at the level of the reset. FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

🔹 Automatic synchronization: When you first turn on your smartphone, the system suggests adding a Google account, and then automatically syncs data from other devices (for example, if you have previously used another Android phone), sometimes this leads to duplicate profiles.

🔹 Mistakes. MIUI. In some versions of the shell (especially) MIUI 12-14) There are bugs that do not delete accounts through the standard menu or appear “ghost” profiles that do not appear in the settings, but interfere with the work of services.

🔹 Multiple Users or Guest Mode can create additional accounts that are difficult to delete without superuser rights.

⚠️ Note: If Google’s Find My Device feature is activated on your phone, simply deleting your account through your settings may not work.

To understand which account is disrupting your work, check the list in Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. If it displays profiles you didn’t add, or you see a message about blocking after a reset, then additional action will be required.

How to delete your Google account using Xiaomi’s standard settings

If the extra account isn’t the main one (the one you used when you first turned on your phone), it can be deleted via the settings menu, which works on most Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, and others with MIUI 13/14.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (on some versions of MIUI, passwords and security → Accounts may be called).
3. Put it on Google.
4. Choose the account you want to delete (if there are several).
5. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
6. Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.

If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent, this means that the profile is primary or protected by FRP. Alternative methods will be required (see the following sections).

Also pay attention to data synchronization: before deleting the account, it is recommended to save important information (contacts, photos, notes), as it will be deleted from the device.

Make a backup of contacts and photos|Remember the password from the account|Disable the search for the device (Find My Device)|Check if the account is the main one-->

Delete your main Google account (if the standard method doesn’t work)

If the extra account is the main one (the one that was added first when setting up the phone), you can’t delete it through the settings menu.

🔹 Add a new primary account. Android allows you to change your primary profile if you add a different Google account and make it a priority.

🔹 Use it. ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting your phone to your computer and enabling debugging mode, but allows you to delete any account, including system ones.

Let's look at both ways in more detail.

Method 1: Change the main account

1. Add a new Google account through Settings → Accounts and Sync → Add an account.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Go back to your account settings and try to delete your old profile – now the button should be active.

If this method does not work, go to the ADB method.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

This method will require a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB tool. Follow the instructions:

1. Turn on the phone Developer Mode: go to Settings → About phone and 7 times tap on the line version of MIUI.
2. Return to the basic settings, open Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the phone to the computer via cable and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (CMD) on your PC and type: adb shell pm list users Remember the ID of the user whose account you want to delete (usually 0 is the main one).
5. Enter the command to delete (replace) user_ID real ID): adb shell pm remove-user user_ID

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This may cause a system failure. do not delete the user from the ID 0 if you are not sure about its purpose. Also, before executing commands, disable Find My Device in Google settings.

If the phone stopped turning on or errors occurred after being removed via ADB, try resetting via Recovery (press Power + Volume Up when booting).

How to delete your Google account after resetting (FRP bypass)

One of the most common problems with Xiaomi is blocking after resetting settings to require you to enter data from your previous Google account, which is FRP (Factory Reset Protection), which works if the phone was tied to a profile and then reset via Settings or Recovery.

There are several ways to get around FRP on Xiaomi, but most of them require additional tools:

🔹 The official way: contact the previous owner and ask them to enter the data to unlock.

🔹 Mi Account Unlock Tool: Xiaomi's special software that allows you to unlock your device if you have proof of purchase (check, box.

🔹 Fastboot bypass: requires an unlocked bootloader and knowledge of commands. Read more about this method in the next section.

🔹 Special firmware: some custom recovery (e.g, TWRP) let them go FRP, This is risky and can lead to loss of warranty.

If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center with purchase documents. Self-attempts to bypass FRP can lead to a "soft brik" (the phone turns on, but does not pass the initial setup).

FRP bypass on Xiaomi via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the phone is locked after a reset and requires the data of an old Google account, and you can not contact the previous owner, you can try bypassing FRP through Fastboot mode.

🔹 Important: Make sure your phone is unlocked before you start. OEM Unlock (in the developer settings). If not, it won't work.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume Down buttons to log in to Fastboot.
3. Connect the device to the computer.
4. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool from Xiaomi’s official website.
5. Download the firmware for your model (e.g. Fastboot ROM for Redmi Note 11).
6. In the Mi Flash Tool, select Clean All mode and flash your phone.

Once flashed, the FRP will be reset, but all data from the device will be deleted, a method only suitable for experienced users, since improper actions can lead to a “hard brick” (completely inoperable phone).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot resets all settings, including data in internal memory. If the phone had important files, their recovery after such a reset is almost impossible.

Alternatively, you can use special scripts to bypass FRP (such as the Xiaomi FRP Tool), but they often contain malware.

What if your Google account is not deleted in any way?

If you’ve tried all the methods, but still have an extra Google account on your phone, you may be facing one of the following:

🔹 Accounts are linked to corporate policy: Some profiles (e.g., workers) are managed through Google Workspace and cannot be deleted without the administrator's permission.

🔹 Mistake in MIUI. In some versions of the shell (especially) MIUI 12.5) There are bugs that get accounts stuck in the system, and the solution is to update the firmware to the latest version.

🔹 If the device has an informal firmware (like LineageOS), standard removal methods may not work, and only a complete flashing to the stock will help. MIUI.

🔹 Hardware locking. On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) K40) Google accounts are linked to a hardware identifier, and deleting them requires special tools from the manufacturer.

If none of these methods worked, try the following:

• 📱 Reset your phone via Recovery: Press the Power + Volume Up, select Wipe Data.
• 🔧 Update. MIUI: Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 💻 Contact Xiaomi Support: Provide Proof of Purchase (check, IMEI) unlockable.

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If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner doesn't answer, try finding it through services like GetContact using a phone number linked to your Google account, sometimes to help you connect and resolve the problem peacefully.

Table: Comparison of methods of deleting Google accounts on Xiaomi

If you are not sure about the method, start with the safest (standard removal) and only if you fail to move on to more complex methods.

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On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 and later, standard deletion of Google accounts works 80% of the time, and if it doesn’t work, it’s probably FRP or system restrictions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google accounts on Xiaomi