How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi 7: All Ways

Why leaving Google account on Redmi 7 can be difficult

Xiaomi Redmi 7 smartphones released in 2019 are powered by Xiaomi’s MIUI, a proprietary shell that significantly changes the standard Android interface, which means that the usual ways to set up Google accounts here may differ from “pure” Android. For example, in some versions of MIUI, the “Accounts” item is hidden in non-obvious menu sections, and after updates, the location of options may change.

Another confusion is the Factory Reset Protection (FRP), an Android feature that requires you to enter the last Google account you have linked to after you reset your settings. Many users are faced with a situation where, after you log out, your phone asks for a password the next time you turn on, especially for Redmi 7, where FRP is activated automatically when you add a Google account.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to log out of Google account on Redmi 7, taking into account MIUI 10-14 versions, including bypassing typical errors, you will learn how to properly delete an account without consequences for the operation of the phone and how to avoid blocking after a reset.

📊 What version? MIUI You're using the Redmi 7?

MIUI 10 or 11

MIUI 12

MIUI 13

MIUI 14

I don't know.

Method 1: Standard output via MIUI settings

This is the most reliable method that works on most firmware versions, suitable for users who have an unlocked phone and have access to basic settings.

Instructions:

📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the desktop).
👤 Scroll down and select Accounts and Sync (in) MIUI 12+ It can be called simply Accounts).
🔍 Search the Google list and tap it. If you have multiple accounts, select the one you want.
🗑️ In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
✅ Confirm the action by entering a password or PIN-screen-lock.

Once you delete your account, your phone may request a reboot, which is fine. Importantly, if you plan to sell or drop Redmi 7, immediately after you log out of your Google account, turn off Device Protection in your security settings.

Make a backup of contacts and photos|Remember the password from the account (required for the FRP)|Turn off two-factor authentication in Google|Check that the phone is at least 50 times charged%-->

In the new versions of MIUI, developers have moved account management to the Users and Accounts section, which is relevant for Redmi 7 with updated firmware (for example, after the transition to Android 10).

Step-by-step:

Go to Settings → System → Additional → Users and accounts.
Select the Accounts tab (not to be confused with "Users").
Find Google in the list and tap it.
Click Delete your account and confirm the action.

If you can't delete your account in this section (button is inactive), you have an administrative lock on your phone to remove it:

Go back to Settings → Apps → All applications.
Find Google Play Services and disable administrator permissions.
Repeat the attempt to delete the account.

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If your phone has stopped syncing email after deleting your account, check your settings in the Gmail app: you may need to re-add an account with the same data.

Method 3: Exit through resetting (if the phone is locked)

This method is suitable for situations where:

🔒 You forgot your Google account password, but your phone is unlocked.
📵 You need to delete your account from a phone that is not switching on normally (hang on the logo).
🔄 Complete cleaning is required before selling.

Warning: Resetting will delete all data from internal memory, including photos, messages and installed apps. If the phone synced with Mi Cloud, some data can be restored.

Instructions for hard reset:

Turn off Redmi 7 with a long press of the power button.
Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi Recovery logo appears.
With the volume buttons, select Wipe Data (or Clear Data) and confirm the choice with the power button.
Select Wipe All Data and wait until the process is complete.
Restart the phone (Reboot).

⚠️ Note: Redmi 7 will require you to enter your last Google account (FRP-If you do not remember the password, it will be difficult to unlock the phone - you will need to contact the service center or use specialized programs (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool).

What if your phone asks for an old Google account after a reset?

If you do not remember the data from the associated account, try: 1. Restore access through [Google recovery page](https://accounts.google.com). 2. Use the backup email or phone number specified during registration. 3. Contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase of the phone (check, box). Without this data, unlocking is possible only through official service or informal methods (risky!).

Method 4: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the delete button is inactive), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
🔌 USB-cable (original or quality).
📦 Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
⚙️ Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Instructions:

On your phone, turn on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
Connect Redmi 7 to your computer and confirm your trust.
Open the command line (or Terminal) and type:

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear).

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google'

(Look for com.google.android.gms package).

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms

(This will reset your Google Services settings, but will not delete your account completely.)

adb shell am start -a android.settings.ACCOUNT_SYNC_SETTINGS

(A menu of accounts will open where you can delete Google profile.)

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause data loss or firmware damage. Do not follow commands unless you are sure of their purpose. ADB Root rights are required, which voids the warranty.

Table: Comparison of ways to exit Google account on Redmi 7

Method	Difficulty	PC required	Loss of data	It works when you lock it.
Through MIUI settings	⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	❌ No.
Through Users and Accounts	⭐⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	❌ No.
Hard Reset (reset)	⭐⭐⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes (full)	✅ Yes.
ADB-team	⭐⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.	⚠️ Partially.	❌ No.
Official Xiaomi service	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes (documents)	⚠️ Maybe.	✅ Yes.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Redmi 7 users face typical problems when trying to log out of a Google account, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

🔄 "The ‘Delete Account’ button is inactive" → Check if sync is enabled with this account. Turn it off in Google settings.
🔒 "Password required after reset" → It's FRP-If you don't remember the password, restore it through [account.google.com](https://account.google.com) before discharge.
⚠️ "The phone can't see the computer in ADB" → Install the original Xiaomi drivers and enable Debugging by USB developer-like.
📱 "After deleting the account, contacts disappeared" → They were tied to a Google account. Restore them through [contacts.google.com](https://contacts.google.com).

Another common mistake is to try to delete your account through Google Settings (the app) rather than system settings, which won’t work because the app doesn’t have permission to delete your main profile.

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Before selling or transferring Redmi 7 to another person, be sure to log out of your Google account and disable FRP. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to use the phone without your data.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can I log out of Google account on Redmi 7 without a password?

No, if the phone is unlocked, but you don't remember the password from the account, you can't delete it in the standard ways. The only options: Restore the password through [Google Restore page](https://accounts.google.com). Do a hard reset, but then you need to enter account information (FRP). Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone. FRP bypass programs (for example, FRP Bypass Tool) often contain viruses and can damage the firmware.

What happens if you just remove the Google app from your settings?

Deleting Google Play Services or Google Account Manager through Settings → Apps will not delete the account itself. Moreover, it can lead to: Stop Play Market and other Google services; sync errors (for example, stop updating contacts); Automatic recovery of remote applications after rebooting. To completely delete the account, use the methods described in this article.

How to check if FRP is disabled on Redmi 7 before resetting?

To make sure that after the reset, the phone will not require you to enter Google account data: Go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Make sure there are no active accounts on the list (or delete them). → Lockdown and protection → Device protection, Factory Reset Protection is disabled. FRP It's active, and it's deleted, and after the reset, the phone can still request the last profile. MIUI.

Can I log out of my Google account on Redmi 7 via Mi Account?

No, Mi Account (Xiaomi account) and Google Account are different systems. Deleting Mi profile won't affect Google account. However, if you plan to sell your phone, it's recommended to exit Mi Account: Open Settings → Mi Account. Click on profile avatar → Exit. Confirm action. This will untie your phone from your Xiaomi profile and disable features like Find Device.

Why did some apps stop working after leaving the account?

Some apps (e.g. Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps) require an active Google account to work: 📧 Gmail will not sync emails. 📍 Google Maps will lose access to location history. 🎮 Play Games will not keep progress in games. Solution: add your account again in settings or use alternative services (e.g. Mi Mail instead of Gmail).