How to log out of Google Play Market account on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 working ways

Signing out of Google Play Market on Xiaomi smartphones often turns into a real puzzle – especially if the device is blocked by the manufacturer or tied to the device. MIUI-Unlike pure Android, Xiaomi firmware adds additional layers of protection that can prevent the standard deletion of a profile. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to exit a Google account, including bypassing restrictions. MIUI, Resetting through recovery and even methods for devices with unlocked bootloader.

It is important to understand that simply clicking “Off” in the Play Market settings does not always work – especially if the phone was bought from hand, tied to a corporate account or previously used in the Find My Device program. ADB), and hardware (reset to factory settings with bypassing) FRP). All instructions tested on the latest versions MIUI 14/15 and relevant to the Redmi Note models 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Xiaomi 13/14 and older devices based on Qualcomm/Snapdragon.

Why you can’t log out of your Google account on Xiaomi

Problems with leaving a Google account on Xiaomi are usually due to three key factors:

• 🔒 FRP-Factory Reset Protection – built-in Android protection that requires you to enter the last synchronized account after a reset.
• 📱 MIUI-Account – Linked to Xiaomi services (Mi Cloud), which can block changes in system settings.
• 🔄 Security Updates – New Versions of Android (12)+) Tighten account management policies, especially on devices with OEM Unlock in position OFF.

For example, if you bought the Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro with your hands and the previous owner did not log out of your Google profile, the system can request a password even after resetting through Recovery Mode. And on models with MIUI 13+ (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), trying to delete an account through settings often leads to the error "Deletion is impossible due to administrator policy."

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased under contract from the operator (for example, MTS or Beeline), it can be installed MDM-Mobile Device Management, which blocks the deletion of corporate accounts, requires contacting the operator to unlock the account.

Method 1: Standard output through Android settings

This is the easiest method that will work if:

• 📌 You have access to password and two-factor account authentication.
• 📌 The phone is not tied to MIUI-lock-in.
• 📌 The device is not in Find My Device mode (remote control).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select the appropriate account (if there are several).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action with a password or graphical key of the device.

If the Delete account button is inactive or not, the device has an administrative lock on.

• 🔓 Settings → Annexes → Special access → Device Administrators – Disable all unnecessary apps (e.g. Find My Device or Mi Cloud).
• 🔓 Settings → Passwords and security → Application authorizations → Administrators.

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Method 2: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard method didn't work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a computer debugging tool that works for devices with USB Debugging enabled and Unlocked OEM.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB (enable)
3. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and type: adb devices (should display your device).
5. Execute the command to delete the account (replace the email)@example.com adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings.settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" adb shell am start -a android.settings.REMOVE_ACCOUNT --es account_name email@example.com --es account_type com.google

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra or Redmi) K50) post-execution ADB-commands may need to restart in safe mode (hold the power button) → "Safe mode”). Otherwise, the changes will not apply.

Method 3: Reset to factory settings with FRP bypass

If previous methods have failed, it remains hard to reset via Recovery Mode.+ After the reset, you will need to enter the data of the last Google account (FRP-To get around it, follow the instructions:

Step 1. Go to Recovery Mode:

• Turn off the phone.
• Press the Power button + Volume up (on some models – Volume up + Volume down + Power).
• From the recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).

Step 2: Bypass FRP (for MIUI 12/13/14):

1. After resetting at the Wi-Fi setup stage, go back and select Do Not Connect.
2. On the Google account input screen, click on the text box, then the keyboard appears. Press and hold @ → select Gboard keyboard settings.
3. In the window that opens, click on three dots → Help and reviews → find any link and hold it to open in the browser.
4. In your browser, go to https://bit.ly/3xFRPBypass (or download FRP Bypass APK in advance to the flash drive).
5. Install an APK, launch it, and follow the instructions to add a new account.

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If the phone requires an old password from MI-If you are using your account, try entering 12345678 or 88888888 – sometimes this works on devices released before 2021.

Method 4: Use the Mi Unlock Tool (for unlocked bootloader)

If your Xiaomi has Bootloader unlocked, you can completely erase all accounts through the Mi Flash Tool, a method that is suitable for devices that previously unlocked for custom firmware installation.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Flash Tool and Fastboot firmware for your model.
2. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
4. Select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh (your device should be displayed).
5. At the bottom, select Clean All (full clean) and click Flash.

Once flashed, the phone will be like new, without any associated Google or MIUI accounts.

• 🔧 All data will be permanently deleted.
• 🔧 On some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) You will need authorization in Mi Account to unlock after firmware.
• 🔧 The method does not work if OEM Unlock is disabled in the developer settings.

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Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods did not work, the official way remains to contact an authorized service center Xiaomi.

• 📱 Devices with Mi Account lock (unless the previous owner untied the account).
• 📱 Phones purchased under contract from the operator (c) MDM-profile).
• 📱 Xiaomi models 13/14 with the latest security updates, where the FRP blocked.

What will be required to unlock:

• 📄 Check or box IMEI (proof).
• 📄 Passport of the owner (if the phone is guaranteed).
• 💰 Payment for services (from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model).

Xiaomi service centers in Russia and CIS can be found on the official website: mi.com/global/service.

⚠️ Note: Do not contact informal workshops offering "circumvention" FRP Often these "masters" use vulnerabilities that can subsequently lead to the blocking of the device by Google (for example, through Play Protect). IMEI and the functionality of the phone.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to log out of your Google Play Market account on Xiaomi, users often encounter common mistakes:

On Xiaomi models with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi 10A or POCO M4 Pro), bypassing FRP through ADB often doesn’t work because of a closed bootloader, in which case the only reliable way is to run through the SP Flash Tool with authorization in the Mi Account.

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Before any manipulation of accounts, back up your data via Settings → About Phone → Backup or Mi Cloud. After the reset, it will be impossible to recover information!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions