Why leaving Google account on Xiaomi is different than other smartphones
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 runs on the proprietary shell MIUI, which imposes its features on standard Android features. leaving a Google account here can cause more questions than on βpureβ Android, due to integration with Xiaomi services, dual authorization and specific synchronization settings. For example, after deleting an account through the standard menu, some users are faced with the fact that contacts and mail continue to sync β this is due to the background MIUI processes.
Another trap is Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which is activated on all Android 5.1+ devices. If you log out of your Google account incorrectly (for example, simply resetting), after a reboot, the phone will require you to enter the last associated account information. On the Redmi Note 7, this is especially critical, since the model is popular in the secondary market, and new owners often encounter locked devices.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to log out of your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, taking into account the version of MIUI (including global and Chinese firmware), as well as how to avoid typical errors and what to do if the system does not allow you to delete your profile.
Method 1: Standard output through Android settings
This is the most obvious and safe method, but it doesnβt always work β especially if you have a Chinese version of MIUI installed on your phone or your account is linked to Xiaomi services.
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
- Scroll down and select Google (or Accounts and Sync β Google in older versions of MIUI).
- Click on your email address at the top of the screen.
- In the upper right corner, tap three dots and select Delete Account.
If you don't delete your account, your version of MIUI limits this feature, in which case try an alternative way:
- π± Settings β Memory. β Accounts (on some firmware)
- π Settings β Synchronization β Account management
- π Use the search by settings (laptop) and type "Google"
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If your contacts are missing after deleting your account, check if they are saved to MI Cloud (Xiaomi cloud), and often MIUI syncs your contacts there by default, rather than Google.
Method 2: Delete via the Accounts menu in MIUI
Xiaomi's proprietary shell duplicates some of the Android features, but places them in other sections to find the account menu:
- Go to Settings β Accounts and Synchronization.
- Choose Account Management (or just Accounts in older versions).
- Click on Google and a list of linked profiles will open.
- Slip on the account and select Delete account.
On some firmware (e.g., China's MIUI China), instead of the delete button, there may only be the option to turn off sync.
- π§ Try changing the phone region to global (in the developer settings).
- π² Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) to access standard Android settings.
- π Restart your phone β sometimes after a reboot, a hidden delete option appears.
What to do if the βDelete Accountβ button is inactive?
Method 3: Exit through resetting (if other methods donβt work)
This is the last option, because it will delete all data from the phone. Use it only if:
- π Phone locked after failed account deletion.
- π± You sell or transfer the device to another person.
- π Other methods did not work because of errors. MIUI.
Resetting instructions:
- Make a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
- Go to Settings β About the phone β Reset settings.
- Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Network Resettings!).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
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Redmi Note 7 will require you to enter the last Google account (FRP-If you don't remember the password, you'll have to use bypass methods (see next section).
| Situation | Decision | Risks. |
|---|---|---|
| Forgot the password from the account | Restore through accounts.google.com | If the account is deleted, the phone will remain blocked. |
| Phone bought with hands and locked | Bypassing FRP through fastboot or service center | It may be necessary to unlock the loader |
| Resetting does not help (account remains) | Use your phone via the Mi Flash Tool | Loss of warranty, risk of "bricking" |
FRP-blocking bypass on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
If you reset your phone and you don't remember your old Google account, you'll have to use workarounds. On the Redmi Note 7, you can do this in a number of ways:
Method 1: Through Recovery Mode (TWRP)
You will need a custom TWRP recap and a little technical skills:
- Install TWRP via fastboot (instructions are available on the 4PDA forum).
- Load into the recavery (Power buttons + Volume up).
- Go to Advanced β File Manager.
- Delete files: /data/system/gesture.key /data/system/locksettings.db /data/system/locksettings.db-wal /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
- Reboot the phone.
Method 2: Through the service menu (for firmware up to MIUI 12)
On older versions of MIUI, you can bypass FRP through a hidden menu:
- On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
- Dial ##4636###.
- Select Phone Information β Menu β Settings.
- Turn on USB debugging and connect your phone to your PC.
- Use ADB to delete your account by command: adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity
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Bypassing FRP can violate Googleβs rules and lock your device, and use these methods only as a last resort if your phone belongs to you and your account is lost.
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Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you log out of your Google account on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, users often make the same mistakes.
- π« Deleting an account without a backup β Loss of contacts, photos and notes.
- π Resetting settings without detachment of the account β Activation. FRP-lock-in.
- π± Use of informal firmware β Risk of loss IMEI or serial number.
- π Ignoring Two-Factor Authentication β Inability to restore the account.
To avoid problems:
- Before any manipulations with the account, turn off FRP protection in the developer settings (if any).
- Check if your account is linked to MI Cloud, and sometimes you have copies of your data.
- If the phone is purchased by hand, ask the previous owner to delete the account remotely via myaccount.google.com.
β οΈ Attention! On the Redmi Note 7 with firmware MIUI 13+ After deleting your Google account, your Widevine license may be revoked, which will only allow Netflix and other services to operate in the future. SD-To return. L1, I'll need a reflash.
What to do after leaving your account
Now you need to configure your phone correctly to avoid problems in the future:
- π Reboot the device β this will clear the cache of Google services.
- π± Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (through Settings) β The phone. β Updating the system).
- π Set up a new account (if necessary) and immediately disable unnecessary syncs.
- π² Check permissions for applications in Settings β Annexes β Permits.
If you're selling a phone:
- Complete the reset (see Method 3).
- Delete everything. SIM-memory-cards.
- Remove the screen protection (PIN, pattern lock).
- Untie the device from MI Cloud (in the Xiaomi account settings).
If you have an error after deleting your account (e.g. Google Play Services stopped), try:
- Clear the cache of Google services in Settings β Apps β Google Play Services β Memory.
- Install the latest updates for Google Play and Google Services.
- Reset network settings (Settings) β SIM-maps and networks β Resetting network settings).