Forgot the password from your old Google account or want to transfer your Xiaomi phone to another person but canโt log out of the Play Market? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, Poco and Mi smartphones โ especially after the MIUI 14/15 updates, when the standard settings are hidden deep in the menu. Unlike pure Android, Xiaomiโs firmware often modifies the interface of Google services, which causes the usual ways to leave the account to stop working.
In this article, you will find 5 current ways to log out of your Google Play account on Xiaomi, from basic to advanced (including ADB and Fastboot).We will also discuss why the โOutโ button can be inactive, how to bypass FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock, and what to do if the phone requires a password from the previous owner. All instructions are tested on models from 2020-2026: from Redmi Note 10 Pro to Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
โ ๏ธ Note: If you sell or transfer a phone, it is not enough to just log out of your Google account. Be sure to complete a full reset, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device because of the new owner's condition. FRP-lock-in.
1. Standard way: exit through Google settings
On most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12-15, logging out of Google Play is possible through the account menu, but because of the shell features, the path to this menu may be different from โpureโ Android.
Follow the step-by-step instructions:
- Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
- Scroll down and select Google (or Accounts and Sync โ Google on older versions of MIUI).
- Tap your account (usually an email is displayed).
- In the upper right corner, press three dots. โฎ and select Delete Account.
- Confirm the action by entering your password or graphical key (not to be confused with Google password!).
โ Problem: If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent, it means that the Google account is the primary one (linked to the Google Account). FRP). In this case, proceed to the method of circumvention. FRP.
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2. Delete your account through MIUI settings (alternative path)
On some Xiaomi models (like the Poco X5 Pro or Redmi K60), the Google menu is hidden in the depth of the MIUI settings.
Settings โ PapaSSWORD & SECURITY โ Privacy โ Special app access โ Install unknown apps -- you can see a list of Google accounts here, but you can't delete them from here:
- ๐ Back to Settings โ Accounts and synchronization.
- ๐ Find Account Management (may be called Other Accounts).
- ๐ซ Tap on your Google account and select Delete.
๐ก Tip: If Play Market stops working after deleting your account, restart your phone and check your internet connection.Sometimes you need to re-authorize with Google services.
Redmi Note 12/13
Poco X5/F5
Mi 11/12/13
Redmi K50/K60
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3. bypassing FRP-blocking (if you can not log out of the account)
FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is Googleโs protection that locks the phone after resetting if it was linked to an account. If you bought a used Xiaomi account and the previous owner didnโt log out of Google, or forgot the password from your account, you will need to bypass FRP. Importantly, this method only works until MIUI 14 (newer versions require ADB).
Instructions for Xiaomi on MIUI 12โ13:
- Turn off the phone and press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery Mode.
- Select Wipe Data โ Wipe All Data (reset to factory settings).
- After rebooting on the welcome screen, connect to Wi-Fi.
- At the Google account entry stage, go back and select Emergency Call.
- Enter #4636## and the test menu will open.
- Go to Usage statistics โ Back and get to the phone settings.
- Turn off Find My Device and add a new Google account.
โ ๏ธ Attention: MIUI 14+ and new models (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) This method doesn't work because of the updated protection. ADB.
What happens if you don't get around FRP?
4. Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)
If the standard methods do not work, FRP-The round is blocked, will help Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and enabled debugging. USB.
Step-by-step:
- Download ADB Tools and unpack it on your computer.
- On the phone, turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings โ About phone).
- In the developer menu, activate debugging via USB.
- Connect the phone to your PC and in the command line (in the folder with ADB) enter: adb devices Must appear device.
- Follow the command to delete the account: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms adb shell content delete --uri content://settings/secure --where "name='account_list'"
- Reboot the phone.
โ ๏ธ Attention: After use ADB Google services may need to be reconfigured, and some applications (such as Google Pay) may request reauthorization.
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If the adb device command doesnโt find the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using another one. USB-cable (preferably original).
5. Complete resetting of settings (if nothing helps)
If all previous methods fail, hard reset remains, which means resetting your phone to factory settings, which will delete all data, including Google accounts, but requires knowing the password from the last associated account (due to FRP).
How to reset:
- ๐ฑ Through Settings: Settings โ The phone. โ Resetting settings โ Erase all data.
- ๐ง Through Recovery: Turn off the phone, press Volume up + Power, select Wipe Data โ Wipe All Data.
๐ Comparison of discharge methods:
| Method | Password required | Removes FRP | Implementation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reset via settings | Yeah (from the phone) | No. | 2-5 minutes |
| Recovery Mode | No. | No (FRP will remain) | 5-10 minutes |
| Fastboot (mi flash) | No. | Yes (if you need to stitch clean firmware) | 15-30 minutes |
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A full Fastboot reset is the only way to guarantee FRP removal, but requires bootloader unlocking. On new Xiaomi models, this can lead to a loss of warranty.
6. Frequent errors and their solutions
When you log out of your Google account on Xiaomi, users are faced with typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
๐น "The โDelete Accountโ button is inactive":
- ๐ The account is the administrator of the device (check in Settings). โ Passwords and security โ Device administrators).
- ๐ฑ The phone is managed via Google Family Link (requires uncoupling from the parent account).
- ๐ Try temporarily disabling Find My Device in Google Settings.
๐น "After deleting the Play Market account, it will not open":
- ๐ฅ Remove updates to Google Play Services in Settings โ Annexes โ Application management.
- ๐ Restart your phone and wait for automatic synchronization.
- ๐ Check the date and time โ if they get lost, Google services will not work.
๐น "Phone asks for password after reset (FRP)":
- ๐ง If this is your account, enter a password from Google (not from Xiaomi!).
- ๐ง If the phone is used, contact the previous owner or use it. ADB-method.
- ๐ For proof of ownership of the device, contact Xiaomi with a purchase check.