Why Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi 8 and When You Need to
Xiaomi Redmi 8 owners often face the need to change or delete their associated Google account — whether before selling a phone, transferring a device to another user, or to solve synchronization problems. However, standard menu access does not always work due to the features of MIUI firmware and integration of Google services. In this article, we will discuss all the working methods, including hidden settings and avoiding possible errors.
It’s important to understand that simply clicking “Off” in your account settings doesn’t always completely delete your login details. On Redmi 8 with MIUI 11/12, some services (like Google Play or Gmail) may continue to use cached tokens, leading to conflicts when you add a new account, so a combination of methods will be required to completely break the connection.
Method 1: Standard output through Android settings
The most obvious method is to use a built-in account management menu, which is suitable if you want to log off temporarily or plan to add another profile later.
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
- Go to Accounts and Sync (in some versions of MIUI, just Accounts).
- Slip on the Google line – all the associated profiles will be displayed here.
- Select the account you want, then click Delete account (or Sign out if available).
- Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or password.
⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through this method, all of Google’s app data (email, contacts, calendar) will be erased from your device, but if sync was enabled earlier, the information will be stored in the cloud and restored when you re-enter.
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If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent, this may mean that the profile is being used as the primary device (e.g., linked to Find My Device).
Method 2: Delete via Google (bypassing MIUI)
MIUI firmware on Redmi 8 sometimes restricts access to account management through system settings, and an alternative way is to use Google’s official app to circumvent these restrictions:
- 📱 Open the Google app (the “G” icon on a white background).
- 👤 Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
- 🔄 Select Manage Google Accounts – the web page will open.
- 🗑️ Scroll down and click Delete Account from this device.
This method works even if the system settings have locked the delete button, but after the action is done, it may be necessary to restart the phone for the changes to take effect.
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If the Google app is not on the home screen, search it through a search system (swipe down the home screen and type "Google" in the search bar).
⚠️ Note: When you delete an account through this method, some system applications (such as the Google Play Store) may temporarily stop working until you add a new profile.
Method 3: Completely reset your settings (if your account is not deleted)
If the first two methods fail (for example, due to a synchronization failure or an authentication error failed), the radical option remains: hard reset, which erases all data from the phone, including associated accounts, so use it only as a last resort.
Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 8:
- Back up important data (photos, contacts, messages) through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Tap 7 times on the line version of MIUI to activate the developer mode.
- Return to the main settings menu, select Additional → Recovery and Reset.
- Click Reset settings and confirm the action.
| Action. | Effects of consequences | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Deleting Google Accounts through Reset | The phone will request the old account data when it is first enabled (FRP protection) | Enter a login/password from a previous profile or use FRP bypass (see next section) |
| Reset without backup | Loss of personal data (photos, messages, applications) | Data can only be restored from cloud storage (if synchronized) |
| "Failure to reset" error | Failure in the firmware or blocked loader | Try again or flash your phone through Fastboot |
⚠️ Note: Redmi 8 may require you to enter your old Google account data due to security FRP (Factory Reset Protection: If you do not remember the password, you will need to bypass this lock – more details in the next section.
What is FRP and why does it lock your phone after a reset?
How to bypass FRP on Xiaomi Redmi 8 after reset
If a hard reset phone requires you to enter your old Google account data and you don’t remember it, you’ll need to bypass FRP protection. There are several working methods for Redmi 8:
Method 1: Through Recovery Mode (TWRP)
It's gonna take a custom recavery. TWRP file FRP_Bypass.zip:
- Download TWRP for Redmi 8 (the version should match the model – olive for global firmware).
- Install the recavers via Fastboot command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
- V TWRP Go to Install and go through it. FRP_Bypass.zip.
- Restart the phone and the lock will be removed.
Method 2: Through the service menu (without PC)
If you don’t have access to your computer, try this method:
- 📞 On the lock screen FRP dial ##4636## (the service menu will open).
- 🔧 Select Usage Statistics → Back → Settings (cog icon).
- 🔓 Go to Users & Accounts and delete your Google account.
⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP This may violate Google’s terms of use. Use these methods only for your own devices where you have forgotten your account details. For other people’s phones (such as those purchased by hand), it is better to contact the previous owner.
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Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When you try to log out of your Google account on Redmi 8, users face typical problems.
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "It's impossible to delete the account." | Profile is used as the main synchronization | Add a second Google account and make it your first one, then delete the first one. |
| "Synchronization offline." | Failure of Google Play services | Clear the cache of the Google Play Services app in Settings → Apps |
| After the release, the account appears again. | Cache data in Google Play Services | Remove updates to Google Play Services and reboot your phone |
| Error authentication failed | Incorrect password or Google server failure | Check the password on another device or reset it via accounts.google.com |
If none of the methods worked, the problem may lie in the damaged firmware, in which case the phone will help to flash through the Mi Flash Tool with a complete cleanup of data (clean all).
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Before any manipulation of your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 8, make sure you have a backup of your data and access to a backup email/phone to recover your password.
What to do after leaving your Google account
After successful removal of the profile, it is recommended to perform several actions to avoid problems in the future:
- 🔄 Reboot your phone – it will clear the cache of Google services.
- 📥 Update apps via Google Play (if you add a new account).
- 🔒 Check your security settings in your new account (enable two-factor authentication).
- ☁️ Set up backup in Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
If you are selling or transferring a phone, additionally:
- 📱 Reset your settings to factory settings (even if your account is deleted).
- 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50% – the new owner can set it up right away.
- 📎 Delete. SIM-card and memory card (if installed).
⚠️ Note: If you plan to use a phone without a Google account (e.g., only with a Mi Account), please note that some features may be limited:
No access to the Google Play Store (you will have to install the APK manually).
Contacts, mail and calendar will not be synchronized.
Some apps (such as YouTube or Gmail) will require authorization when they first run.