Xiaomi Redmi after reset requires Google account: how to remove the FRP lock in 2026

Why Xiaomi Redmi asks for an old Google account after a reset

You bought a used Xiaomi Redmi, reset to factory settings, and when turned on, the phone requires you to enter a login and password from the previous owner’s Google account? This is not a breakdown, but the work of protecting Factory Reset Protection (FRP) – an Android security feature that is activated when reset on devices with OS 5.1 and higher. FRP ties the smartphone to the last used Google account to prevent data theft or unauthorized use.

On the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models, this lock works even if you:

• 🔄 Reset the settings through Settings → The phone. → Reset
• 🔧 Recovered firmware via Fastboot or Recovery
• 📦 Buying a phone with hands and the seller did not untie the account

Without the original login data, you can't unlock the device using standard methods, but there are workarounds, from official to technical.

Official methods: if you have access to the previous owner

The easiest and safest option is to contact the former Xiaomi Redmi owner and ask them to:

1. Untie your account remotely through Google's Device Management page, find your Redmi on the list and delete it.
2. Enter your account information on your phone (if you are nearby) and once you have successfully logged in to FRP, the lock will be automatically removed.
3. Provide a backup code (if the owner saved it) that can be entered instead of a password on the lock screen.

If you can't get in touch with the seller, you can go to alternative methods.

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention methods FRP This may violate Google's terms of use.On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) After such a bypass, there may be problems with Google services (Play Market, Gmail, etc.).

Method 1: Bypass FRP through Wi-Fi settings (for Android 9-11)

This method works on Redmi with MIUI 10-12 (Android 9-11) versions, and the idea is to exploit a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi connection menu to access the phone’s settings.

Step-by-step:

1. On the FRP lock screen, connect to any Wi-Fi network (even without the internet).
2. Go back and click Add Network (or Other Networks).
3. In the Network Name field, enter any text, then highlight it and click Share (an icon in the form of three dots or an arrow).
4. On the menu.-sharing Select Gmail or Messages. The authorization window will open — click Add Account.
5. From the list of account types, select Google, then Create an account, fill in the new account (temporary).
6. After creating an account, go back to the settings and reset again through Settings → About Phone → Reset.

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If the error "Impossible to connect to the server" appears on the screen, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone and repeat the steps.
• 🌐 Use another Wi-Fi network (e.g., a mobile access point).
• ⏳ Wait 5-10 minutes – sometimes Google servers are blocked by frequent attempts.

Method 2: Use of the APK-file (for Android) 8-10)

For Redmi. 8/9/Note 8/Note 9 Android 8–10 You can download a special APK-circumvention FRP through OTG-cable SD-This method requires a map:

• 📱 OTG-adapter (or card reader for SD).
• 💾 File drive FRP_Bypass.apk (download XDA Developers).
• 🔌 Charge at least 30%.

Instructions:

1. Connect. OTG-wire-drive FRP.
2. Click Settings (cog in the upper right corner) → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times until the message “You became a developer” appears).
3. Go back and go to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging.
4. Install. FRP_Bypass.apk from the flash drive, launch the application and follow the instructions on the screen.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 13+ (Android 12+) This method may not work because of the closure of vulnerabilities. APK-files contain malicious code – download only from verified sources (for example, XDA).

Method 3: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the software methods don’t work, you can remove FRP via Fastboot mode, which is suitable for all Redmi models, but requires:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable. USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Knowledge of working with the command line.

Steps:

1. Turn off the phone. Press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect Redmi to your PC and open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices Must appear serial number of the device.
4. Remove FRP command: fastboot erase frp or (for new models): fastboot erase persist
5. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

On the Redmi Note 12 and later, the fastboot erase frp command may not work due to hardware protection. EDL-The mode (only for experienced users).

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Method 4: Bypassing the Xiaomi Service Center

If you fail to do so, contact a Xiaomi authorized service center, and you will need to unlock FRP:

• 📄 Check or document confirming purchase (if the phone is new).
• 📱 IMEI Devices (indicated on or under the battery).
• 💳 Payment for services (from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model).

Service centers use Xiaomi’s official FRP reset tools to ensure:

• ✅ Safeguarding the guarantee (if it is valid).
• ✅ No risk of “filling” the phone.
• ✅ All functions after unlocking.

The service centers can be found on Xiaomi’s official website, and check by phone before you visit if they are unlocking FRP, as not all centers provide this service.

What NOT to do when circumventing FRP

When trying to unlock Xiaomi Redmi, users often make mistakes that can lead to:

• 🔴 Data loss (photos, contacts, messages).
• 🔴 Breakdown of the phone ("brick" - the device does not turn on).
• 🔴 Blocking IMEI (The phone stops catching the network).

Prohibited activities:

• 🚫 Stitching informal (custom) firmware without backup.
• 🚫 Use programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool from dubious sites.
• 🚫 Enter random commands in a Fastboot or ADB without understanding their actions.
• 🚫 Trying to disassemble a phone to "chip reset" is a myth, FRP It is stored in memory, not in hardware.

⚠️ Attention: Forums often advise using Test Point (closing contacts on the board) to enter the board. EDL-On Redmi, it's fraught with motherboard damage - don't risk it without experience!

FAQ: Frequent questions about FRP Xiaomi Redmi

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If you buy a used Xiaomi Redmi, always check to see if your Google account is untied before payment. ask the seller to reset with you and make sure the phone turns on without asking for a password.